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David Atlay, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - anxiety and life changes
See online therapy options- CBT and client-centred
- BACP registered
- 10 years experience
About David
David Atlay is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He has a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and ten years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and other life difficulties.
He offers straightforward, practical conversations. Sessions focus on what is causing current problems and on small changes that make day-to-day life easier. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques alongside client-centred work to help notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses.
David describes his role as helping people regain energy and reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. He listens and helps people pick out patterns that keep them stuck. Then he works with them on new coping strategies and concrete steps they can try between sessions.
He also works with issues such as relationship strain, grief, addiction, parenting stress, eating and body-image concerns, and coping with big life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, blended family matters and caring responsibilities.
Sessions are offered in English and based in the United Kingdom. Practical matters such as session scheduling and the subscription payment model are handled through the site’s booking flow. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire before arranging a first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online counselling
David draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. CBT techniques are practical and structured, and they are often used for worries, low mood and stress. He also uses client-centred counselling which focuses on listening and supporting the client's sense of direction and decision-making.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences and what methods feel useful in early sessions. That helps him and the client decide whether to focus more on thinking patterns, practical strategies or a listening-led process.
Because session formats are not listed in the original biography, confirm current options before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use this flexibility to keep therapy practical and workable for everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. He also works on relationship strain, grief, addictions and parenting stress.
How does he approach therapy?
He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques with client-centred counselling. That means noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses while keeping the conversation focused on the client's concerns.
What experience does he have?
He has ten years of counselling experience working with a range of emotional and practical difficulties. His background includes work on issues such as body image, attachment and caregiving stress.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling. He practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Session costs vary by location and are handled through a subscription model on the site. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use 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.
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