Welcome to my profile. Hello there, my name is David. I am a talking therapies counsellor licensed in the UK with over 6 years of experience. I have worked with a diverse range of clients with many varied concerns such as depression, stress & anxiety, substance misuse & addictions including porn and bereavement & loss just to name a few.
I have also helped people with relationship/sexuality issues and trauma/abuse. I am kink/alternative lifestyle friendly and am more than happy to work with people on these issues. I am a mixed race counsellor that has a good understanding of racial/cultural and identity issues. Particularly in regards to Chinese/South East Asian.
I have seen clients short and long term with experience working face to face in a range of different settings such as IAPT, the NHS and in a forensic setting (prison) as well as online and over the phone. Both domestic and international.
My therapy style is first and foremost welcoming, friendly and easily approachable. This allows my clients to feel at ease which allows them to open up and explore their issues. I honestly believe in treating people in a polite manner and respecting everyone's individuality. My approach is humanistic which means that I am genuine and empathic.
I respect the courage it takes to enter therapy and am here to help bring about the change you want for yourself. Together we can achieve a real and lasting impact. I believe in empowering my clients on their journey to becoming the best possible version of themselves.
Would love to hear from you, to have the chance to enter into your world and work alongside you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Infidelity, Life purpose, Men's issues, Multicultural Concerns, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #381621
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Very useful and helpful
Written on Apr 13, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Very approachable and respectful, allowing me to convey what I need and assisting where I may be forgetting part of the problem or my own feelings. Very helpful!
Written on Feb 08, 2024 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
In all honesty I truly benefited with my therapist David, he helped me learn the situation I was in & gave me supportive advice & practical ways to handle the situation thus I would recommend David as a therapist
Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
David is an excellent therapist with a lot of patience and empathy. I feel like he really cares about his clients and always tries his best to listen and support. There was one time I was feeling sad and wanted to schedule a call immediately, although his agenda was fully booked he still tried to make it work later that day which I’m extremely grateful for. I would definitely recommend David to anyone that is looking for a kind, professional therapist.
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning intimacy-related issues
Absolutely loved my sessions with David. He is kind and has a good sense of humour. He is really good at summarising my thoughts, feelings and situation, and able to give me a prod when I struggle to find the right words. He has helped me crystalise random thoughts and find a way forward.
Written on Jun 23, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
David has been an absolute pillar in my journey towards self improvement. It helps me recognising the negative behavioural pattern that hold me back, while allowing me space to feel the way I need to feel about them and walk away from them with grace. He also validates and celebrates with me my improvements and wins which I really need as easily tend to focus on fixing the wrongs instead of letting the good shine
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with David for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd