David Clayton, BACP

David Clayton is a counsellor who works from a client-centred approach. He views each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on supporting the strengths clients already have. David aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful of people’s pace and choices.

He helps people who are dealing with stress and anxiety. He also supports those facing grief, loss and drops in motivation. Self-esteem and confidence are common topics he talks through with clients.

David has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He has worked with clients on family tensions, communication problems and issues linked to the workplace. His additional focus areas include caregiver stress, money concerns, men’s issues, traumatic brain injury and midlife crisis concerns.

In sessions he listens without judgement and follows what the client finds most useful. He aims to build a collaborative plan that matches what people want to change and what feels doable for them. Sessions move at a practical pace, with space to reflect and try out new ways of coping.

David describes counselling as a partnership. He supports people to identify small steps forward, to test new approaches and to notice their progress. If someone is unsure about starting, he helps them work out what a first session could look like.

Client-centred support and online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of the work. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said and follows the client’s pace. This approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, anxiety, grief and major life transitions by building on strengths the person already has.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide what feels most helpful based on the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That may mean trying different ways of using the client-centred framework to suit what a person wants to focus on.

Practical benefits of online working often include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep up with regular appointments during work breaks or when juggling caring responsibilities. The exact session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking to check what will best fit daily routines and technical needs.