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David Francis, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness techniques
About David
David Francis is a BACP counsellor with four years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self‑esteem and depression. He also helps with life changes and concerns such as addiction, grief and trauma.
He uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of his work, alongside attachment-based and client-centred ideas. Sessions focus on noticing patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and trying practical alternatives.
David offers conversational, structured sessions where people can talk through specific problems. He pays attention to how past relationships affect current reactions. He also uses mindfulness and psychodynamic material to help people understand recurring patterns.
Common issues he supports include intimacy and communication problems, issues around abandonment and attachment, body image and eating concerns, codependency and control issues. He also works with anger, jealousy, divorce or separation and the effects of domestic violence on an individual.
Sessions are conducted in English and the practice is based in the United Kingdom. International clients are not currently accepted. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To get started clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
David draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. CBT offers practical steps and short experiments to change patterns that keep problems going. He also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationship experiences shape current responses and closeness. Client-centred work means sessions aim to be person-focused, with the counsellor listening and reflecting to help clarify what matters most. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. He works collaboratively to decide which approach fits a person’s goals and preferences, checking in as therapy progresses and adapting where needed. Confirm the exact session formats before booking as the biography does not list every option. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats use less bandwidth and can be simpler when someone prefers not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals, including counsellors, use these benefits to help people maintain consistency with therapy while balancing day‑to‑day commitments.Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he usually help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self‑esteem and depression, plus things like grief, trauma, addictions and life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to practise different, more helpful responses in everyday situations.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of experience and draws on several approaches to shape sessions for each person.
What credentials and location apply?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a course of sessions?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your 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 you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.