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David Cervera, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Relationship difficulties
- Stress and grief
About David
David Cervera is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years' experience. He works with people who feel unhappy, anxious, lost or lonely and those facing relationship difficulties and heartbreak.
He focuses on practical conversations that look at thoughts, feelings and everyday habits. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thinking and try different ways of responding. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centred and psychodynamic ideas to guide the work.
David helps people talk through relationship problems and family strain, as well as issues such as stress, grief, depression and trauma. He also addresses concerns linked to self-esteem, career change and coping with major life transitions. Additional areas he notes include abandonment, communication problems, codependency and isolation.
His approach keeps discussions straightforward and focused. He pays attention to patterns from the past that show up now, while also working on practical strategies for day-to-day coping. Sessions emphasise clear steps people can try between meetings.
David practices in the United Kingdom and offers work in English. He follows the BACP code of conduct. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the platform's booking flow.
How David uses common approaches in remote sessions
David draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behaviour that add to distress. CBT work in online sessions focuses on clear steps - spotting unhelpful thoughts, testing them and practising alternatives between meetings. Client-Centred Therapy is used to make sure the conversation centres on the person's experience, offering space to be heard and to lead the topics that matter most. Psychodynamic ideas are sometimes brought in to look at recurring patterns from earlier relationships and how they appear now.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. David will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and then try approaches together in a collaborative way. He treats this as a process of testing what helps rather than fixing a single method from the start.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around daily life and keeping continuity when travel is difficult. The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit into a week, useful for shorter check-ins, or a way to access a therapist from different locations without changing provider.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, among other issues listed in his profile.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding, pairing that with practical strategies to try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has three years' experience as a counsellor and reports working with people facing relationship and emotional difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted according to his profile.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the service.
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 you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.