Counsellor profile
David Hennessy, BACP
Counsellor for anxiety and addiction
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About David
Counsellor David Hennessy is a BACP member with eight years of experience. He works in the United Kingdom and helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns.
David keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He talks with people about what they are finding hard and looks for manageable steps to try between meetings. He adapts his approach to each person rather than using a single method for everyone.
Before sessions he asks about current concerns and what someone hopes to change. That helps set short-term goals to work on together. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and explains them in simple terms so people know what to expect.
Sessions focus on the problem the person brings. David will explore thoughts, feelings and patterns that keep difficulties going. He also discusses coping skills and different ways of responding when stress or cravings appear.
His practice accepts clients from the United Kingdom and from other countries where English sessions are appropriate. Fees vary by location and are paid through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used in online counselling and what to expect
This counsellor draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address common problems. One approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns, helping people reduce worry and manage anxiety. Another approach works on coping strategies and behaviour change to reduce cravings and manage addictive urges.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss different methods and agree what to try based on the person’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and may change over the course of sessions as progress is reviewed.
Practical benefits of remote counselling include fitting sessions around work and family commitments and avoiding travel time. Remote options can also make short check-ins easier when a quick update is needed. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as the biography does not specify which remote formats are offered.
Areas of expertise
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most often?
He commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward, evidence-based approaches and focuses on practical steps to try between sessions.
How long has he been practising?
He has eight years of experience working as a counsellor.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Do sessions take place in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients where English-language sessions are suitable.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and are charged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.