David Hennessy
Experienced counsellor for stress and loss
About David
David Hennessy is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience in therapeutic work. He focuses on helping people who are overwhelmed by stress and anxiety and those struggling with addictions, trauma, grief and falling self-esteem.
David aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can begin to talk through difficult experiences and find practical ways forward. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts conversations to each person's needs.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped around what matters most to the client, whether that is managing panic, reducing harmful behaviours, or processing loss. David emphasises clear goals and small steps so progress feels achievable. Clients can expect a calm, attentive approach.
He listens closely and offers straightforward reflections and coping ideas. The work is collaborative - the client and counsellor set direction together and revise plans as needed. David believes starting therapy takes courage, and he aims to make that first step easier.
He supports people through setbacks as well as successes. Practical tools, breathing and grounding strategies, and paced emotional processing are often part of the work. Outside sessions he keeps notes to guide ongoing work and checks in on progress.
He welcomes conversations about what someone needs from therapy and adjusts methods to fit changing goals and life demands.
What David works with
Sessions & fees
How evidence-based approaches work online
David uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. One common approach focuses on teaching coping skills and practical strategies for anxiety and stress. That work usually involves learning breathing and grounding exercises, pacing exposure to feared situations, and planning small behavioural steps to reduce avoidance.A second approach centres on processing trauma and grief in manageable stages. Sessions move at a person’s pace, helping them tell their story, track triggers, and develop ways to tolerate strong feelings while reducing harmful coping habits. This can help with symptoms that follow upsetting events or loss.
Finding the right method is part of the process. The therapist will discuss options and choose approaches together with the client based on needs, goals and preferences. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made so the work stays relevant.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the counsellor observe body language and offer face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging lets people check in between appointments or choose written reflection over speaking. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, travel and family life.
| Session length | Typically 50 minutes |
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| Client ages | Adults, 18 and over |
| Fees | Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime |
| Insurance | Not billed directly |
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Also listed
- Experience
- 8 years
- Registered with
- BACP
- Languages
- English
