Counsellor profile
David Clayton, BACP
Counsellor - Stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Grief and loss
- Workplace issues
About David
Counsellor David Clayton is a BACP member with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people who bring stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, low self-esteem and help with life changes.
David uses a client-centred way of working. He treats each person as the expert in their own life and focuses on what they already do well. Sessions are conversational and aim to help people notice their strengths and choices. This approach suits people who want a listening space to sort through feelings and decisions.
He has practical experience supporting people with caregiver stress, communication problems, men's issues and midlife concerns. Work-related problems and money worries are also within his practice. He has also supported people after traumatic brain injury and during bereavement.
Sessions involve talking through current problems, looking at how clients cope, and considering small changes that might ease pressure. David does not make clinical diagnoses; he helps people clarify what matters and what to try next. He encourages clear steps the client can choose to take.
People who contact him are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Online options should be confirmed before booking.
Client-centred work and online counselling
Client-centred therapy places the client at the heart of the work. The counsellor listens without steering and helps people find their own answers. This approach often suits issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and life changes where personal values and choices matter.The aim is practical listening and reflection rather than giving advice. The counsellor will help the client clarify what they want to address and agree together on what to try. Deciding which way of working to use is a collaborative process and can change as needs change.
Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain regular contact during a period of change. Please confirm the exact session options available before booking so you know how appointments are arranged and what will suit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most?
He helps with stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, self-esteem and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, communication problems and workplace issues.
What is his therapeutic approach?
He practices client-centred therapy. That means sessions focus on the client’s experience and strengths, with the counsellor following the client’s lead.
What is his background and experience?
He has three years of professional experience working with people on the listed concerns. His work includes supporting those dealing with bereavement and adjustment after traumatic brain injury.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription payment model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin and book a session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.