- Compassionate listener
- Work and career focus
- BACP accredited
About David
David Spivey welcomes people seeking help with work, relationships and life changes. He presents a calm, straightforward approach and aims to make it easier to talk about difficult things. David uses simple, human-centred conversation to help people find more satisfying ways to live and work.
He has 16 years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, which he uses to inform his practice. He has varied work history in retail, construction business ownership and management in the voluntary sector supporting homeless young adults and unpaid carers. He has also volunteered in a hospice supporting bereaved relatives and worked as a business mentor for the Prince's Trust.
David often sees concerns that include stress, anxiety, grief and career trouble. He also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, caregiver strain, divorce and issues around fatherhood and intimacy. Financial worries, midlife questions and searching for life purpose are other common topics he talks through with clients.
In sessions he creates a non-judgemental space so people can speak honestly about what matters to them. He uses relational, client-centred methods and draws on imagery, stories and dreams when that feels useful. The work is tailored to what each person needs rather than following a fixed script.
People can expect a reflective, practical focus that aims to open new perspectives. David helps clients explore what they want to change and supports them in making steps towards those goals.
How his approaches translate to online work
David often uses attachment-based and client-centred ways of working. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people change unhelpful ways of relating. Client-centred work focuses on the person's experience in the room, with the counsellor following the client's pace and concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. David works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals and preferences, and he adjusts the style as the work progresses. The aim is to match practical steps and reflective work to what will help most right now.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work and caring responsibilities, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work when life circumstances make in-person appointments difficult. Confirm the specific session options available and choose what suits your everyday routine best.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does David help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, grief and relationship concerns alongside work-related issues such as career and workplace stress. He also works with topics like compassion fatigue, caregiver strain, money worries and questions about life purpose.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions use a human-centred, relational style that encourages open discussion and reflection. David integrates storytelling, imagery and practical conversation to help people see their situation differently.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience across counselling, coaching and voluntary roles that include hospice support and work with young adults who are homeless.
What accreditation does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online, telephone or face-to-face sessions are offered for your situation.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.