- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT methods
- Grief and loss support
About David
David Dunlevy is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with four years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also supports those dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions and parenting strains.
David uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Sessions focus on understanding feelings, improving communication and noticing the patterns that keep problems going. He keeps language plain and practical so people can take small steps between meetings.
In sessions he helps people name painful emotions and see how those feelings affect actions. He offers ways to break unhelpful cycles and to rebuild connection with oneself and others. Work can include looking at attachment issues, communication problems and feelings of isolation.
He also addresses anger, low self-esteem and the stress that comes with life changes and caregiving roles. Parenting concerns, young adult issues and some men’s issues are listed among his focuses. Self-harm and compassion fatigue are also noted areas he pays attention to.
David describes therapy as a collaborative process. He uses techniques drawn from his listed approaches to support clearer thinking, steadier feelings and more effective choices. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How his approaches translate to online work
David commonly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people recognise and name the emotions that drive relationship and attachment patterns. EFT is focused on feelings and how they shape interactions, which can be useful for resolving stuck cycles and improving emotional connection.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take values-led action. ACT offers simple exercises for handling difficult feelings and for choosing small, practical steps towards what matters in life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss options and pick methods with the client, based on needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan decided in advance.
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. Many people find that having sessions alongside work or family commitments helps them keep therapy consistent and practical.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship and intimacy-related issues. He also lists grief, trauma and abuse, addictions and parenting among his focuses.
What therapeutic approach does he use?
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is one of his stated approaches. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds BACP accreditation and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.