David Dunlevy

• ACT
• CBT
• Grief support

About David

David Dunlevy works on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and parenting concerns using approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years' experience.

David offers straightforward conversations aimed at making daily life more manageable. He listens to what matters most and helps people spot patterns that cause distress. Sessions focus on small, practical steps as well as thinking about values and relationships.

He has worked with people facing bereavement and loss, including pregnancy and baby loss as noted in his background. That experience informs how he approaches grief and related issues, with care for the emotional and practical aspects of loss.

Therapy with David draws from several methods. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports learning to live with difficult feelings while acting on chosen values. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at thought patterns and behaviours that keep problems going. Client-Centred Therapy keeps the conversation grounded in the person's priorities and experience.

People also come to him for issues such as self-esteem, anger, compassion fatigue and isolation. He pays attention to attachment and communication problems and to challenges common in young adulthood. Sessions aim to build clearer thinking and more workable habits.

To begin, a person completes the platform matching questionnaire and books a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that reflect their values; it can be helpful for anxiety, depression and life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and changing behaviours that maintain problems, which is often used for anxiety and low mood.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what helps during early sessions, and will adjust methods in collaboration with the client to suit their needs.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make sessions fit around day-to-day life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, or avoiding the need to be on camera if that is preferable. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use these practical benefits to help people carry on with therapy alongside work, study and family commitments.

Topics David lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Relationship issues
• Intimacy-related issues
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Attachment issues
• Communication problems
• Forgiveness
• Isolation and loneliness
• Men's issues
• Self-harm
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Questions about David

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He lists anxiety and stress among his main areas of work and uses methods such as CBT and ACT to address them.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in his work.

How long has he been practising?

He has four years' experience in the field.

Is he a member of a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in another language?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

No. He does not accept international clients at this time.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.