AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anger and Mood Swings, Lack of Confidence, Toxic Relationships, Emotional Abuse, Low Self-Esteem, Dissociative and Borderline Personality Disorders, Loss, LGBTQ+ Counselling, Identity, Attachment Disorder
ABOUT ME
Hello, I’m David, I am an experienced, accredited Humanistic Integrative Counsellor and I have been supporting people getting through life’s challenges since 2020. Over time, I’ve helped individuals, and I could help you, work through difficult emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and move toward a more confident version of yourself. Often, we forget that self-care, support, rest and good connection with others are key for better mental health and overall psychological balance.
Together, we’ll examine what’s holding you back and what’s preventing you from building deeper, more fulfilling and meaningful relationships. We’ll create a therapeutic space where you can focus on what truly matters to you, free from judgment or outside pressures interfering. Therapy helps you build emotional resilience and inner resources, supporting your growth and boosting your confidence and self-esteem over time.
I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and I am fully committed to their code of ethics. In addition, I prioritise ongoing professional development to ensure that my skills remain current and effective in serving clients.
I engage in regular supervision with a BACP-accredited Supervisor. This professional responsibility helps me maintain high standards of ethical practice. Through supervision, I ensure my work remains independent, competent, and aligned with professional standards of both behaviour and practice.
MY EXPERIENCE
My journey began as a volunteer for a national charity, providing emotional support to individuals living with long term health conditions. I later worked with an LGBTQ+ organisation, where I gained invaluable insights into identity, gender, and the unique challenges faced by this community.
I have been working in private practice since 2020, and I have helped individuals overcoming a range of different challenging situations. Therapy is an opportunity to revisit things in a safe and constructive environment and is the work we engage with together what can provide you with the knowledge, tools and experience you need to overcome your difficulties.
MY APPROACH
I believe therapy is a process that helps you accessing resources you already have that are essential to navigate life difficulties. Sometimes, life changes, new and past challenges or unfortunate events can prevent you accessing your inner strengths bringing a sense of hopelessness that can make you feel stuck and unable to get on with things. Together, we’ll explore what might be holding you back, whether it’s anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship struggles.
My aim is to create together an opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings with a trained professional in a safe, supportive and confidential space. Therapy can feel scary, but with the right support, it can also be a transformative journey toward a more confident and fulfilling life.
Taking a first step towards starting therapy feels daunting and I strongly believe that finding the right therapist is essential for your therapy to have a positive impact.
MY QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
- Post Graduate Advance Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling
- Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling
- Certificate in Person Centre and Counselling Skills
- Mental health First Aid Certificate
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychiatry, Psychopathology, Psychodynamics
- The Neuroscience of Attachment
- Working with Children and Young Adults
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- BA Hons Events management
- Member of the BACP
- Member of the Psychologists protection Society