- Years in practice
- 10
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Career difficulties
About David
David Atlay is a counsellor with ten years' experience based in the United Kingdom. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). David focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or life changes.
He explains things plainly and aims to create practical next steps rather than use jargon. David uses a person-centred approach that centres the conversation on what matters to the client.
Background and approach
He also draws on cognitive behavioural ideas to identify unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour. Sessions are calm and straightforward, with time to talk about the issues that matter most to you. In appointments David listens without judgement and works to help people find small changes that make daily life easier.
He often guides people through strategies for coping with low mood, worry, grief, addiction-related concerns and work-related stress. He also supports those dealing with body image, eating-related issues and compassion fatigue. Parents looking for help with parenting-related strain can discuss practical ways to manage pressure, set boundaries and rebuild energy.
David also offers support for people navigating relationship problems, separation, attachment concerns and the emotional impact of adoption or foster care. Sessions combine compassionate listening with clear, focused tools you can use between meetings. David aims to help people build confidence, reduce anxiety and find steadier footing when life feels difficult.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches David lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How David’s approaches work in online therapy
The person-centred approach centres on listening and understanding. In practice this means sessions begin by focusing on what the client wants to talk about and what feels most important to them. It helps with stress, low mood and feeling overwhelmed by giving space to be heard.Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going. David uses simple CBT ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and to try small behavioural changes that can improve mood and reduce anxiety.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. David will work with clients to decide which ideas suit their goals and preferences, and adjust methods as work progresses. The emphasis is on collaboration and practical steps rather than a fixed programme.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, shorter conversations or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options aim to make therapy flexible and easier to fit around work, childcare and daily life.
Questions people ask about David
What concerns does David work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. He also helps with parenting-related strain, grief, addictions, eating and relationship difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach and draws on cognitive behavioural therapy ideas. Sessions focus on listening, practical strategies and exploring unhelpful thought patterns.
How much experience does he have?
David has ten years of experience working as a counsellor with adults. He combines that practice experience with a postgraduate diploma in counselling.
What professional credential does he hold?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, recorded as BACP in his details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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