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David Dunlevy, BACP

David Dunlevy is a counsellor who works online and focuses on helping people with trauma, grief and everyday mental health challenges.

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About David

David Dunlevy is a counsellor who works online and focuses on helping people with trauma, grief and everyday mental health challenges. He holds BACP accreditation, and brings four years of professional experience to his practice. David offers straightforward support for issues such as anxiety, depression and stress.

He works with people dealing with relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, and the emotional fallout from loss. Addictions, anger and self-harm concerns are also within his remit, along with compassion fatigue and isolation.

Background and approach

He applies practical approaches to help clients find clearer ways to cope. David draws on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy to tailor sessions. He tends to focus on what a person wants to change and on small, achievable steps.

Sessions aim to build emotional awareness and workable coping strategies rather than rely on jargon. In sessions he emphasises calm, respectful listening and collaborative planning. He helps clients explore attachment and communication patterns, work on forgiveness, and address young adult and men’s issues when relevant.

The tone is direct but warm, with attention to concrete goals. Sessions are available to people in the United Kingdom and are held online. English is the language used.

Practicalities like session format and scheduling are arranged once a person begins the short matching process and books time with him.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	406548	September 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to focus on what matters most. It is useful for anxiety, stress and living with painful memories.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It can help with depression, anxiety and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the person’s needs. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted over time based on what helps.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give choice and flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for shorter check-ins, and messaging lets someone reflect in writing between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or other commitments and to keep the process consistent regardless of location.

Frequently asked

What concerns does David commonly help with?

He supports people facing anxiety, stress, depression and trauma-related problems, and also works with grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is calm and collaborative, with straightforward listening and practical steps. He focuses on small changes and building coping skills over time.

What is his background and experience?

He has four years of experience working online with people on a range of concerns including addictions, anger and self-harm alongside trauma and loss.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds BACP accreditation and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.