David Cuff

David Cuff is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and self-esteem struggles. He also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma, parenting strain and concerns linked to neurodiversity. David works in a non-judgemental, LGBTQI+ affirmative way and follows the person’s lead in sessions.

He uses a humanistic, person-centred stance that trusts people’s capacity to grow. Sessions are conversational and experiential, with attention paid to feelings, body sensations and what is happening between counsellor and client in the moment. This practical tone is gentle and curious rather than directive.

David has a postgraduate professional qualification in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the University of Brighton and holds BACP accreditation. He has additional professional certification in online and telephony counselling, and has completed training in relational depth and child protection in education.

In work with trauma and difficult life history, David pays attention to how past experiences shape present patterns. He helps people make sense of their stories and draw on internal resources to move forward and find closure where possible.

Sessions aim to support day-to-day coping as well as deeper exploration of meaning and identity. His approach blends elements of Jungian and existential thinking with somatic awareness and emotionally-focused perspectives, tailoring the work to what each person brings.

People interested in starting are asked to follow the site booking flow and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the counsellor follows the person’s lead. It helps with self-esteem, stress and decisions about relationships by encouraging honest self-reflection and acceptance.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at feelings and how they shape connection and patterns in relationships. In individual work it helps clarify core emotions and supports changes in how someone relates to others and to themselves.

Existential Therapy invites people to consider meaning, choice and responsibility in life. It suits those facing big transitions, grief or doubts about purpose and helps people make clearer decisions based on their values.

Choosing a method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about what they want to address and try approaches that fit their goals. Sessions can shift over time as needs and priorities change, and the counsellor will help review what is working.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel or allowing shorter check-ins when time is limited. It also lets people continue work when circumstances change, while keeping the focus on conversation, emotional work and practical coping strategies that translate into everyday life.