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David Wilson

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David Wilson, NCPS

United Kingdom

Counsellor - anxiety and relationship issues

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Where David stands

Credentials
NCPS
Registration
NCPS, United Kingdom / NCS21-00849
Experience
9 years
Languages
English, Dutch, German, Italian
Location
United Kingdom

About

  • Anxiety and stress
  • Relationship struggles
  • Client-Centred work

About David

David Wilson is a counsellor accredited with the NCPS and has nine years of practice in the United Kingdom. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship issues, and he lists codependency among his focus areas. He also supports people through grief, life changes, parenting strains and career-related stress.

He uses a mix of familiar approaches rather than a single method. Sessions often centre on straightforward conversation about what is happening now and what the client wants to change. David draws on Client-Centred ideas alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other approaches to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.

People who struggle with people-pleasing, trouble saying no or losing themselves in relationships may find the practical focus helpful. He pays attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, and works with issues linked to autism and avoidant personality traits when they come up in sessions. He has experience helping those affected by separation, betrayal and emotional abuse.

David can work in English and also speaks Dutch, German and Italian to varying degrees. He has lived in several European countries and is familiar with different cultures across the continent. International clients are not accepted at this time.

His practice often blends short-term problem-focused work with deeper talking therapy when needed. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, test new behaviours and build clearer boundaries. To begin, clients complete a brief online questionnaire and then schedule a first session.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

David often uses Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in his practice. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people clarify what matters to them, which can help when someone is stuck pleasing others or losing sight of their own needs. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical steps to change unhelpful patterns like avoidance or harsh self-judgement.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or has not helped before, and then try methods together to see what fits. That collaborative process means plans can be adjusted over time as needs change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when needed. They can also allow for quieter surroundings or shorter sessions if that helps with concentration or energy levels. Registered or accredited professionals can help structure sessions so progress is practical and suited to everyday life.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Dutch, German, Italian

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, relationship and parenting issues, and lists codependency among his focus areas.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses an integrative, conversational style drawing on Client-Centred Therapy, CBT and other approaches to help people notice patterns and try new responses.

How much experience does he have?

He has nine years of experience working with a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.

What credential and location are listed?

He is accredited with the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English; he also speaks Dutch, German and Italian to varying degrees.

Can people from other countries work with him?

He does not accept international clients at present.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.

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