Counsellor profile
David Francis, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and relationships
See online counselling options- Integrative approach
- BACP member
- Telephone and online
About David
Counsellor David Francis is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has four years' experience working with people on stress, anxiety, relationships, self esteem and depression.
He works in an integrative way and draws on several approaches to match what someone needs. Sessions can cover coping with life changes, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and intimacy or eating concerns. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency and communication problems.
David uses a straightforward, conversational style in sessions. He listens to what matters to the client and then adapts the approach. That may mean thinking about patterns from earlier relationships, working on thoughts and behaviours, or using mindfulness to manage worry.
He offers both telephone and online options and maintains a workspace for those meetings. Times and formats should be confirmed before booking so they meet practical needs.
Clients are asked to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps as well as understanding the background to current problems.
How his approaches work in online counselling
David draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current patterns. That approach helps with relationship issues, abandonment worries and attachment difficulties. He also uses cognitive behavioural therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try simple changes in behaviour. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood and coping strategies. Mindfulness is used in short exercises to reduce stress and increase awareness of feelings.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and agree together which approaches to try. This is a collaborative process and may change as work progresses.
The biography notes telephone and online meetings, and also asks readers to confirm formats before booking. Online or phone sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Check the current session options before you book so they suit your practical needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address most often?
He commonly works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, self esteem and depression, plus grief and trauma related concerns.
How does he work in sessions?
He uses an integrative, client-centred style and adapts methods to the person's needs, including attachment ideas, CBT and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years' experience working as a counsellor with the issues listed above.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at present.
What session formats are available?
The biography mentions telephone and online sessions; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Fees vary with location and are billed via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a 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.
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