David

Mr David Clancy, MA

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

“I offer Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy to Adults who present with a variety of difficulties that in one way or another impedes their lives.”

About Me

I offer psychoanalytic psychotherapy, supporting adults who find persistent difficulties impeding their lives. It can be frustrating when patterns repeat, or feelings feel overwhelming. We can gently explore the root causes of these challenges, making sense of how past experiences might shape your present. This approach is well-suited for those seeking deeper insight and a lasting shift in what feels stuck. I aim to foster understanding and help you move forward.

Approach

Rather than quick fixes, therapy here unfolds through steady, curious conversation that helps you notice recurring patterns and the experiences that shape them. Sessions in Leeds or online in English are regular, confidential and paced to what you can manage. In-session we attend to relationships, feelings and recurring dilemmas; between sessions I may suggest gentle reflections to bring back so we can trace links and shift unhelpful cycles. People seeking deeper understanding and steadier relationships often find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

    Learn more about Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

    Learn more about Individual Therapy

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Elderly
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

    Learn more about Relationship Issues

Professional Title:

  • Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist who integrates psychoanalytic understanding into therapy, exploring unconscious dynamics and relational patterns.

Credentials

Qualifications

Master of Arts

Leeds Beckett University

Memberships

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Membership: 07158962

Service Areas

Spark

In-person & Online

Leeds, West Yorkshire

United Kingdom

Leeds, United Kingdom