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David Francis, BACP

David Francis is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to support people through difficult times.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About David

David Francis is a counsellor who uses an integrative approach to support people through difficult times. He draws on several methods to suit each person’s needs and keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He holds a BACP accreditation, which he uses as part of his professional identity.

David speaks English and practises from the United Kingdom. In sessions he focuses on stress, anxiety and depression, and on relationship and intimacy-related concerns.

Background and approach

He also helps with grief, addiction, eating issues and anger, plus role-related strains such as coping with life changes. He offers support with attachment and abandonment worries, codependency, communication problems, and other patterns that crop up again and again. David adapts his work to the person in front of him.

He mixes client-centred listening with cognitive techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of coping. He also draws on attachment and psychodynamic ideas to make sense of past patterns that keep repeating now. Sessions can be a mixture of practical exercises, reflective conversation and short mindfulness practices when useful.

The aim is to help people notice what gets in the way and try small, manageable changes. David keeps language plain so people can follow the work even on a difficult day. He has four years of experience working with people in the UK.

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to fit different schedules. To begin, the simple matching process helps pair someone to his way of working and schedule.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	400379	August 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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Ways of working David names

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How David’s approaches work online

David commonly blends client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can find their own solutions, which helps when someone feels stuck or unheard. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and uses straightforward exercises to reduce anxiety or low mood.

He also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships shape current patterns. That can help when worries about trust, abandonment or closeness keep repeating. Choosing which approaches to use is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with the person to agree what feels most useful based on goals and preferences.

Online therapy with David is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when needed, phone sessions can be easier on low-bandwidth connections or for brief check-ins, and messaging or live chat suit faster updates or ongoing processing between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or other commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes, plus relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, addictions and anger.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses an integrative, client-centred style that mixes listening with practical techniques and reflective work tailored to each person.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of experience working with people across a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available by video call, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How is the cost structured?

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

What steps are involved to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.