David Sullivan
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About me
Are you struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, or relationship difficulties?
You might feel stuck, unsure of yourself, or like you’re not where you “should” be in life. Maybe you overthink things, lack confidence, or feel disconnected from who you are and what you want. It can feel frustrating, like you’re going in circles without a clear way forward.
I work with people experiencing these kinds of challenges, often men who feel lost, directionless, or behind in life. Together, we make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface: helping you understand yourself more clearly, build confidence, and begin to move forward with a stronger sense of direction.
How do I work?
My approach is a blend of person-centred and psychodynamic therapy.
In simple terms, that means:
- We focus on what’s going on for you in the present
- While also exploring the patterns and experiences that may have shaped how you think, feel, and relate to others
I won’t give you generic advice or tell you what to do. Instead, I’ll help you:
- recognise patterns in your thoughts, behaviours, and relationships
- understand where these patterns come from
- develop a clearer sense of who you are and what you want
Over time, this can lead to greater confidence, self-understanding, and a stronger sense of direction.
What can I help with?
I work with a range of common difficulties, including:
- Anxiety and overthinking
- Depression and low mood
- Stress and feeling overwhelmed
- Confidence and self-esteem issues
- Relationship difficulties
- Feeling stuck, lost, or unsure of your direction
- ADHD-related challenges
Even if you’re not sure exactly what the problem is, we can figure it out together.
Who do I work with?
I work with adults of all backgrounds, but I often find myself working with men who feel:
- behind in life
- unsure of themselves
- disconnected or directionless
If you’ve never had therapy before, that’s completely fine; we can take things at your pace.
What's my philosophy?
I don’t believe that therapy is about changing who you are so you can fit in.
I believe it’s about understanding yourself well enough to decide how you want to live, even if that looks different from what’s expected.
For many people, the journey is less about becoming someone new, and more about recognising and building on what’s already there. You're already the best in the world at being you; my role is to help you to embrace that.
What are my experiences and qualifications?
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
I have experience working with young people in a secondary school setting and continue to undertake professional development throughout the year.
So, what next?
If any of this resonates with you, you’re welcome to get in touch.
I offer online sessions across the UK as well as local appointments in South East London. I'm based atop Shooters Hill, easily accessible from Greenwich, Blackheath, Kidbrooke, Woolwich, Plumstead, Welling, Bexleyheath and Eltham. There is space to park on-site, and I am located on or very near to several bus routes (244, 89 and 486).
We can arrange an initial conversation to see whether working together feels like a good fit. I aim to be flexible and accommodating to suit your needs; therapy is for you and just as no two people are identical, no are any two approaches to therapy the same.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), holding a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I regularly undertake additional learning throughout the year to support my practice.
I have been in private practice since 2021 and in that time have worked with a wide variety of age groups, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and presenting issues, ranging from common life problems to debilitating mental health concerns. I have worked as a school counsellor and retain an up-to-date enhanced DBS check for confidence and security.
I have extensive experience working with ADHD and autism along with other neurodiverse perspectives. In both my personal and professional life, I keep up with the issues affecting people today, including the role of technology and the media in our lives and concerns relevant to LGBTQ+ people and minority groups.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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