David Francis , BACP

David is a qualified integrative therapist and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. He works from an integrative perspective, drawing on training in Person Centred work, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) and psychoanalytic ideas so he can select the most helpful approaches for each person he sees.

He offers a calm, non-judgemental environment where people are invited to bring whatever personal challenges they are facing and to explore them at a pace that feels right. His practice includes online face-to-face sessions and telephone appointments, and he helps people navigate common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence issues, and depression. He also supports clients who are coping with life changes.

Reaching out for therapy can feel difficult, and David aims to help clients develop greater self-awareness and understanding. His goal is to work collaboratively to support clearer thinking, improved emotional coping and a more satisfying, balanced life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support with David

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that form in early relationships and influence how people connect with others today. It is useful for those struggling with intimacy, trust, abandonment concerns or recurring relationship difficulties because it helps identify and reshape unhelpful attachment patterns.

Client-Centered Therapy, also called person-centred therapy, emphasizes a respectful, non-directive stance where the therapist offers empathy and unconditional positive regard. This approach supports people working through self-esteem issues, life transitions and emotional confusion by helping them access their own resources for growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change patterns that maintain problems such as anxiety, low mood or unhelpful coping. It is a structured approach that can produce clearer strategies for day-to-day challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and David works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. He tailors the work as it progresses so the approach can evolve based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and some work can be done through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access support from home, and maintain continuity even when schedules or circumstances change.