Sometimes we keep returning to the same place, pattern or belief — even when part of us knows there is another way..
I'm David, a BACP-registered humanistic counsellor offering face-to-face counselling in Twickenham, Richmond and Central London, as well as online.
I work with adults and young people aged 11–18, supporting people with anxiety, relationships, loss, trauma, ADHD and neurodiversity, as well as questions around identity, self-esteem and meaning.
I offer a calm, non-judgemental space where we can make sense of what is happening for you and explore what might help things begin to feel different.
Reaching out is itself an act of self-care. I offer a free 20-minute phone or video call, with no pressure, so you can get a feel for how I work and decide whether we're a good fit.
A different kind of conversation
I work relationally. In plain terms, that means the relationship we build together is an important part of the therapy. When you feel safe, met and unhurried, it can become easier to explore things that may be difficult to face alone.
I won't hide behind a professional mask. Drawing on person-centred therapy, I aim to meet you as a real human being — with warmth, honesty and genuine acceptance — so that you feel understood rather than assessed.
I also draw on Gestalt and Transactional Analysis. Alongside talking about what has brought you to therapy, we may pay attention to what is happening in the moment — in your thoughts, feelings, body and emotional responses. Together, we can begin to notice patterns in how you relate to yourself and others, understand how they may have developed, and explore whether different choices are now possible.
Where our struggles begin
Many of the patterns we carry have roots in childhood, adolescence and the relationships that shaped us. Ways of coping that once helped us can sometimes become the very things that leave us feeling stuck later in life. Therapy offers an opportunity to understand these patterns with curiosity rather than judgement — and to explore whether there might now be other ways of responding.
Counselling for Young People
I also work with young people aged 11–18 and have postgraduate training specifically in counselling young people.
Adolescence can bring its own pressures — around identity, friendships, family, school, anxiety, self-esteem and neurodiversity. I offer young people a confidential space in which they can begin to understand what they are experiencing without feeling judged or told who they should be.
If you're a parent considering therapy for your child, you're welcome to get in touch to talk it through.
Everyone welcome
Whoever you are, you are equally welcome here. I work with people from different cultures, ethnicities, ages, genders and backgrounds, and aim to meet you as the individual you are.
I also bring a first-hand understanding of neurodiversity, including ADHD — both the challenges it can bring and the strengths that can accompany it.
"Every individual has the potential to become the person they truly want to be."
(Carl Rogers).
Perhaps we could talk
Choosing a counsellor is a very personal decision. If something you've read here resonates with you, you're welcome to arrange a free 20-minute phone conversation.
There's no obligation to continue — it's simply an opportunity to meet, ask any questions you may have, and see how it feels to talk together.
