About
- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Parenting concerns
About David
David Atlay is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has around 10 years' experience. He works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, parenting pressures and other life changes. He also supports people dealing with grief, addictions, anger and work-related concerns such as career questions and compassion fatigue.
David trained to a postgraduate diploma level in counselling and draws on that background in sessions. He uses client-centred ways of working to listen without judgement and to help people clarify what matters to them. He also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small changes that can make daily life easier.
Sessions are straightforward. People talk about what is worrying them and notice how their thoughts, feelings and actions link together. Together they pick practical steps that suit the person’s life and pace. The therapist keeps explanations plain and works at a steady tempo rather than rushing through topics.
David often helps people who feel overwhelmed by parenting, relationship conflict or major change. He also offers support around body image, eating issues, attachment and concerns linked to adoption and foster care. He aims to help people build clearer thinking habits and more manageable routines.
People can expect a calm, conversational style that focuses on what the person wants to change. Sessions aim to be useful in day-to-day life, with attention to small, achievable steps as well as talking things through. If this approach sounds useful, the next step is to check the online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How sessions work
How his approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person as the expert in their own life. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what is said and helps the person decide which changes matter most. This approach suits people who need space to clarify values and make decisions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. It breaks problems into small parts and uses practical steps to test different ways of thinking or behaving. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and patterns that keep recurring.
Working out which approach fits best is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest a mix of methods that match those aims. This is a collaborative decision and may change as work progresses.
Check the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel. Many people find it straightforward to continue practical work between meetings and bring small changes into everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, parenting pressures, relationship strain, grief and addictions.
How would he approach my situation in sessions?
He uses client-centred methods to listen and explore what matters to the person, alongside cognitive behavioural techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
How much experience does he have?
David has around 10 years of experience working with adults in counselling roles.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can he work with people who do not live in the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats and arrangements can vary.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to talk with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.