David Cuff

David Cuff offers support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, ADHD and questions about identity. He identifies as a humanistic psychotherapeutic counsellor and uses a gentle, person-centred style that follows the client’s lead. David presents as non-judgemental and LGBT affirmative, and he describes neurodiversity as a difference rather than a disorder.

He listens for how past events shape present behaviour and feelings, especially where adverse childhood experiences are involved. Sessions pay attention to the body as well as thoughts and emotions, so somatic experience can be part of the work. The focus is on helping people make meaning of their experiences and find ways to move forward in day-to-day life.

David aims to be a companion through difficult moments, curious about what is happening in the room and how feelings show up in the body. He also explores how people relate to others and to themselves, and he supports people to draw on their own internal resources.

He holds the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy professional qualification at postgraduate level in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the University of Brighton and lists other professional development in online and telephony counselling. David has seven years of professional experience working with adults in the United Kingdom.

People considering work with him are encouraged to think about what they want to change or understand. David describes his approach as relational, holistic and experiential, aiming to help clients live more fully in the present and resolve unfinished business.

Therapeutic approaches and online working

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening deeply and offering an accepting presence so people can find their own solutions; it can help with relationship issues, self-esteem and making sense of life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to emotional patterns in close relationships and supports people to change how they express and respond to feelings. Existential Therapy encourages exploration of meaning, values and choice when people face big life questions or feel stuck.

Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to identify which methods fit best with their goals and preferences. That conversation can happen over the first few sessions and may lead to combining elements from different approaches to suit the person’s needs.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow the therapist to notice how emotions and bodily sensations appear over video or phone and to use experiential exercises adapted for the remote setting.