David Dunlevy , BACP

David Dunlevy is a BACP-accredited online therapist who offers tailored mental health support for people navigating depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. He combines clinical training with an empathetic, client-centered stance to create a calm and non-judgmental space where clients can explore difficult feelings and build practical coping strategies.

He has specialist experience supporting people through grief, loss, and bereavement, including additional accredited training in baby and pregnancy loss such as miscarriage and stillbirth with SANDS (the UK charity supporting those affected by baby and pregnancy loss). This background informs a sensitive approach to bereavement work alongside broader areas like trauma, family issues, and addiction-related concerns.

Sessions are offered online to fit around clients' lives, with an emphasis on collaborative goal-setting and resilience building. David works with each person to identify the therapeutic methods that best suit their needs and priorities, aiming to promote clarity, emotional regulation, and healthier relationships. Prospective clients can take the first step to arrange an online counselling session and learn how virtual therapy can support their mental health and emotional recovery.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Support

David uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and client-centered methods to guide online work. ACT focuses on helping clients accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. CBT targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills to reframe thoughts and change responses, which is often helpful for anxiety and depression. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and the therapist's supportive presence to foster self-awareness and emotional healing, making it well suited to relationship issues, self-esteem work, and grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods to suit the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. This collaborative exploration helps identify the best fit over time.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility constraints. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, maintain continuity of care, and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for each client.