- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
About David
David Cervera is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people who feel unhappy, anxious, lost or lonely and helps them address difficulties in relationships and personal life.
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and grief. He also helps with relationship problems, parenting strains, family conflict and the effects of trauma and abuse. Guilt and shame are listed among his areas of focus and are discussed alongside issues such as forgiveness and infidelity.
David draws on Client-Centred Therapy to make sessions collaborative, and uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour. He also brings psychodynamic ideas into the work to explore past patterns that keep recurring in the present.
Sessions tend to focus on clear, practical steps as well as on talking through feelings. People can expect straightforward discussion about what is causing distress and small, doable actions to try between meetings. The working relationship is treated as central to progress.
David offers sessions in English in the UK and follows the BACP ethical framework in his practice. To start, people complete a short questionnaire and then book a first appointment through the site's online options.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s concerns at the heart of each session and focuses on listening and reflecting to build understanding. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk about guilt, shame or relationship hurt without pressure.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is practical and focused on the here and now. It helps people identify thought patterns that worsen anxiety or self-blame, and it offers techniques to test and change those thoughts and behaviours.
Psychodynamic work looks at how earlier experiences shape current feelings and repeating patterns. It can be useful when someone wants to understand why they react in particular ways in relationships or feel stuck in old roles.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide whether more practical CBT exercises, client-centred listening, or exploring past patterns will best match their goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to fit counselling around everyday life, for example by avoiding travel and making it easier to have shorter check-ins or arrange a session during a break from work. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the pace and focus of remote sessions to suit practical needs and day-to-day schedules.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family difficulties, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses conversational, practical work to name and understand those feelings and may use CBT to shift unhelpful thoughts alongside exploring past patterns that feed shame.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
What professional credential does he hold?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the UK under that registration.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time and works with people in the United Kingdom.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; specific pricing depends on the chosen location.
How do I get started with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.