David Francis

David Francis is a counsellor who shapes sessions around what each person needs. He holds a BACP credential, and uses a blend of approaches to guide conversations. He aims to make the room calm and non-judgemental so people can talk about what matters to them. Many come to him with worries about stress, relationships, or feeling alone.

David works in a practical, down-to-earth way. He listens first, then helps people notice patterns that keep causing pain. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current connections. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and mindfulness to build steady attention.

Sessions are paced to each person. People can bring anything from grief and low mood to struggles with body image, intimacy or problem drinking. He also supports those dealing with family problems, control issues, and isolation or loneliness. Conversations stay focused on what people want to change or understand more clearly.

With four years of experience, he combines talking therapies from different traditions to suit the situation. This means the work may include exploring feelings, trying new ways of thinking, and practising simple skills between sessions. The aim is to help people feel clearer and more able to cope.

To begin, clients use the site matching questionnaire and then book a time that fits. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and align with the therapist's scheduling process.

How these approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape how someone connects now. Online conversations can examine patterns of trust, closeness and withdrawal to help people make different choices in their relationships. Cognitive behavioural therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test them in everyday life. Online sessions can include talking through thought patterns and setting small tasks to try between meetings, such as tracking thoughts or trying new behaviours.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and is decided together. The counsellor will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest ways of working. This collaborative process means the plan can change as you learn what helps most.

The biography mentions online and telephone sessions, so please confirm exact session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow more flexible scheduling. Telephone conversations can be useful when a shorter check-in or no-camera option is preferred. Talk with the counsellor about what will best fit your day-to-day life before you book.