David Atlay

BACP · United Kingdom

Experienced counsellor helping people find steady change

Experience

10 years

Practising in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Session type

Online only

About David

David Atlay is a counsellor with ten years of 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). He offers a calm, patient presence and aims to help people find practical ways forward when life feels overwhelming.

David focuses on everyday problems such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports people facing career decisions, grief, relationship concerns, addiction struggles and major life changes.

Background and approach

He uses straightforward conversations to help people reduce unhelpful patterns and regain energy. His approach is rooted in Client-Centred Therapy which prioritises the person's own experience and choices. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, using practical tools to challenge negative thoughts and build new habits.

Sessions are respectful and non-judgemental, with a collaborative tone. In a typical session David listens first and then works with the person to identify small, manageable steps. He offers coaching-style support when needed and helps people rehearse different ways of responding to difficult situations.

The aim is steady, sustainable change rather than quick fixes. David communicates in English and works with adults who want to tackle issues like stress, trauma, eating concerns, parenting strain and compassion fatigue. He describes counselling as a place to make sense of painful experiences and to practice alternatives that feel more freeing.

What David works with

Primary focus

Also works with

How David works

Client-Centred Therapy

Listed by David among the ways they work.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Listed by David among the ways they work.

Sessions & fees

How his approaches work online

David uses Client-Centred Therapy to place the person's perspective at the heart of the work. That means sessions begin with listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can decide on priorities. This approach suits issues where making sense of feelings and regaining personal agency are important.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with clear exercises. CBT is practical and often helpful for anxiety, low mood, stress and certain eating concerns because it gives step-by-step strategies to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. David will discuss goals and preferences and suggest whether a person-centred focus, CBT techniques or a combination will help most. Decisions are made collaboratively and adjusted as progress is tracked.

Online therapy with David is available by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can fit a short break or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection or people who prefer not to use voice. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life.

Session length	Typically 50 minutes
Client ages	Adults, 18 and over
Fees	Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
Insurance	Not billed directly

Questions people ask

What problems can be discussed in sessions?

David works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapy style?

He combines a person-centred style with practical cognitive behavioural techniques. Sessions are conversational and aim to identify useful steps you can try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

David has ten years of practice supporting people through emotional and practical challenges.

What qualifications and location are listed?

He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). He is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to people in the United Kingdom.

What session formats does he use?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does the subscription and cost work?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.