About Me I became a Counsellor out of a strong desire to help people.  I have been involved in the helping professions for some time, having been a Primary School Teacher for seventeen years.  I have now turned to helping people on a one to one basis. My ethos is that of the Person-Centred Counsellor.  This is a form of counselling developed by Carl Rogers. As a person-centred counsellor, I will: As a member of the BACP, I am bound by its ethical framework for good practice in counselling and psychotherapy and subject to the professional conduct.    I have a degree in Philosophy and find this is an area that has much to offer clients who come to me for counselling. I also have a certificate in Couples and Relationship Counselling. My hobbies include writing poetry, playing the piano and saxophone, photography, football, swimming, walking, board gaming and golf. * Provide warmth, empathy and respect. * Value your humanity and individuality. * Endeavour not to or judge or interpret.  I will simply listen to you and engage with your story. * Share your experience so that we can work together to engage your potential for change. * Believe in your potential to move forward. * Believe that the relationship between counsellor and client is the most important thing in the      healing process. My Qualifications

        MA in Humanistic Counselling – Nottingham University Diploma Humanistic Counselling (Distinction) – Nottingham University  Certificate in Humanistic Counselling (Distinction) – Nottingham University PGCE – Durham University BA Hons in Philosophy: 2:1 - Liverpool University - Certificate in Couples and Relationship Counselling - Macclesfield Counselling Centre                                                                                                             Home | Why Counselling? | About Me | Appointments | Contact Me | Inspiration | Other Help What others have said “David has enabled me to think about and analyse past issues and understand and accept them. I feel more positive about moving on with my life today.” WD “You listened very deeply to me and I always felt you were with me when I told you my problems.” FS “I had a lot to deal with and you worked it through gently with me.” TR “Our relationship had reached a very difficult place and many things had broken down. David helped us to listen to each other and value what was said. He helped us find a way forward.” BC and GC “I was struggling, finding there was little meaning or sense in my life - but meaning is always there, and David helped me find it.” IH “I suffer from quite low self-esteem, but David was very honest and warm with me and helped me to explore the reasons for it and to find a way forward.” RW "After several years together we had lost sight of our relationship and were struggling to communicate honestly. With David's help we were able to confront issues which we had been avoiding in a safe, non-judgemental environment, giving each of us the opportunity to be heard and acknowledged. We now feel closer as a result and positive about our future together." BD and SD Made with Xara Web Designer