David Slingsby, BACP
David Slingsby is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- +3 more
About David
David Slingsby is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He has three years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation. He aims to offer respectful, sensitive and compassionate support to people feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
David helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. He also works with those facing relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse. Short-term goals and building confidence are practical areas he often addresses.
In sessions he adapts the conversation and plan to each person's needs.
Background and approach
That means listening first, then choosing steps that suit the person’s priorities. He focuses on clear, manageable ways forward rather than long lists of techniques. David has worked with a wide range of problems connected to family background, codependency and communication struggles.
He also supports people coping with chronic illness, caregiver strain, body image concerns and the effects of bereavement or separation. These themes often link into feelings of emptiness or difficulty with commitment. The work is collaborative and paced to each person.
David aims to help people notice small changes that add up over time. He encourages practical actions between sessions to build confidence and reduce overwhelm.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 410236 | May 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
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences and life circumstances, then agree a plan together. That collaborative conversation can change as progress is made, so methods are tailored over time to what actually helps.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels important. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or text messaging can suit short check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options give flexibility to match therapy to everyday life and changing schedules.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety and depression. He also helps with relationship problems, trauma and self-esteem struggles and related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He listens first and then adapts conversations to the individual's needs. The emphasis is on practical steps and clearer choices rather than jargon.
What experience does he bring?
He has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns. That background shapes a straightforward, supportive approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds BACP accreditation and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be provided in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. The variety allows different rhythms and levels of contact.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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