David Spivey, BACP

David Spivey is a counsellor who supports carers and other people facing stress, grief and relationship challenges. He draws on 16 years of professional experience to help people untangle overwhelming feelings and find clearer steps forward. He encourages steady small changes rather than dramatic fixes, and he offers a calm space to talk without judgement.

He uses a human-centred, relational approach that focuses on the person rather than labels. That means sessions often centre on what matters to the individual - thoughts, feelings, stories and personal goals. David also brings ideas from Jungian thinking, such as dreams, images and personal symbolism, when these are useful to the conversation.

Before moving into counselling he worked in retail, ran a construction business for 20 years and later managed services in the voluntary sector supporting homeless young adults and unpaid carers. He has volunteered in a hospice supporting bereaved relatives and mentored through the Prince's Trust, which shaped his practical, down-to-earth style.

People come to him with many concerns - anxiety, compassion fatigue, parenting and fatherhood stress, grief, workplace problems, relationship and intimacy issues, money worries and questions about life direction. He treats each situation as unique and avoids one-size-fits-all solutions.

In sessions he asks practical questions, listens actively and helps people find new perspectives. Over time that work can reduce overwhelm and make day-to-day coping easier. If you are juggling caring responsibilities and feeling burnt out, he can help you explore ways to manage that strain.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

David combines attachment-based thinking with client-centred listening to create a practical way of working. Attachment-based ideas look at how early connections shape current relationships and can help with intimacy, relationship strain and parenting stresses. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person in front of him - he listens openly, reflects what you say and helps you set your own goals.

He also draws on Jungian ideas when they suit the work, using images, stories and symbols to deepen understanding of personal themes. That can be helpful for people wrestling with grief, a midlife re-evaluation or a search for meaning beyond everyday roles.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. David will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit your needs, goals and preferences. He aims to tailor sessions so they feel useful and relevant rather than forcing a single method on everyone.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into busy days, which can help carers and working people keep continuity. Online work can allow quicker check-ins when momentum is needed, or a longer session when deeper reflection is useful. The original biography does not state which session formats are offered here, so please confirm the current options before booking.