David Atlay, BACP

David Atlay is a counsellor with ten years' experience, practising in the United Kingdom. He holds a PGDip in Counselling and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). David focuses on helping people regain energy and confidence when life feels overwhelming.

He works in a calm, non-judgemental way and listens patiently. Sessions aim to identify what is causing stress, anxiety or low mood and to find practical steps forward. David describes his role as supporting personal growth and helping people take back control.

David commonly uses client-centred ways of working that place the person’s perspective at the heart of sessions. He also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to help people notice patterns in thinking and behaviour and try different approaches. Together these methods are used to manage symptoms and build skills for day-to-day life.

People come to him for many concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career difficulties, addictions, grief, parenting strain and eating issues. He also works with themes such as abandonment, attachment, blended family challenges and body image. The aim is to help people reduce distress and increase practical coping strategies.

Sessions are offered in English and operate through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and meetings are scheduled according to therapist availability.

How David’s approaches can help online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s perspective at the centre of the work. It involves careful listening and reflecting back what matters to you, helping you feel heard and understand your own choices. This approach is useful for issues like low self-esteem, life changes and emotional overwhelm.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps people spot patterns that keep problems going and try small experiments to change those patterns. CBT ideas are often used for anxiety, depression, stress and unhelpful coping habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. This will be a collaborative conversation that may mix listening-led work with practical CBT exercises to match what the person needs.

Online counselling can make sessions fit more easily around daily life, such as shorter check-ins during a break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow people to access support from different parts of the UK. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often aim to adapt session length and focus so therapy slots suit real-life schedules.