- Stress and depression
- Relationship problems
- Family of origin
About David
David Slingsby is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns and depression. He also supports people facing problems such as abandonment, avoidant or dependent personality patterns, body image worries, and caregiver strain.
David keeps sessions straightforward and focused on practical steps. He talks through current problems and helps people identify small changes that can feel manageable. Conversations look at how thoughts and behaviours interact and what might be getting in the way of clearer communication and better day-to-day functioning.
His background centres on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. Sessions can address chronic pain, long-term illness, or the emotional effects of cancer and caregiving responsibilities. He also works with people dealing with codependency, commitment concerns, and separation or divorce.
David pays attention to family of origin issues and how early relationships shape current responses. He offers practical strategies for handling control issues, emptiness and communication breakdowns. The focus is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
To begin, clients use a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
David draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. One common approach focuses on identifying thought patterns that increase anxiety and testing alternative ways of thinking; this can help with social anxiety, phobias and everyday worry. Another approach teaches coping skills and behavioural steps to reduce avoidance and improve confidence in social situations and relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels most relevant, try methods in sessions, and adjust the plan based on how the client responds. That means the client and therapist decide together which techniques fit the client’s needs and goals.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, appointments and family life. It can allow shorter check-ins when needed, avoid travel time, and remove the need to be in a particular building on a set day. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to keep regular contact and carry therapeutic progress into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem and depression, plus related areas such as abandonment and communication problems.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical steps and changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I have sessions if I live outside the UK?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.