David Atlay, BACP
David Atlay is a counsellor with ten years' experience helping people through difficult times.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Self Esteem
- Career difficulties
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About David
David Atlay is a counsellor with ten years' experience helping people through difficult times. He is a BACP member, which reflects his commitment to professional standards and ongoing development. David offers steady, practical support to people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood.
He aims to create a calm space where clients can talk things through and feel heard. Sessions focus on understanding what is causing the problem and on finding steps that actually help in day-to-day life.
Background and approach
David uses person-centred methods alongside cognitive techniques to help people regain energy and confidence. People come to him about many worries, including work stress, relationship strain, addiction concerns, grieving, and major life changes. He also supports those dealing with body image, parenting strain, compassion fatigue and challenges linked to adoption or attachment issues.
David is accustomed to working with complex feelings such as abandonment, anger and commitment worries. Sessions are practical and collaborative. He listens without judgement and helps clients try out new ways of coping.
The focus is on small changes that add up to bigger improvements in mood and functioning. David works with adults in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English. He offers a straightforward starting process so people can match with him and book sessions that fit their schedule.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 399344 | April 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What David works with
Everything David lists, in their own terms.
- 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.
Online support
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. David will discuss goals and preferences at the start and may blend person-centred listening with cognitive exercises as the work unfolds. This collaborative way helps tailor sessions to what a person actually needs rather than forcing a single method.
Online therapy here is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls are good for fuller conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter updates, reflection between sessions or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life while keeping the therapeutic focus intact.
Frequently asked
What concerns does David help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and career worries, as well as issues like addiction, relationship problems, grief and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are calm and down-to-earth. David listens without judgement and works with clients to find practical steps they can try between sessions.
How long has he been practising?
David has ten years of experience working as a counsellor with a broad range of presenting issues and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; he works with people based in the United Kingdom.
What session formats does he use?
David offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
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