Counsellor - Psychotherapist - Life Coach

In my practice I work to an integrative approach which allows me to progress at your pace applying humanistic, psychodynamic and CBT principles. Working with this flexible approach will help us both to understand what may be troubling you and the best way forward to make life better.

The foundation of my approach is to listen to you and help you express yourself in a non judgemental environment, this in its own way may be a new experience for you. This talking can encourage clarity, release any negative feelings that may have been in place and challenge any unrealistic perceptions that you may have been holding on to.

Our work together is then developed to provide you with a better understanding of yourself and your influences. From this you have the potential to sense why you have found yourself in difficulty. This personal understanding has the potential to encourage movement at a deeper level and provide the change that you seek.

A significant aspect of my work as a counsellor and psychotherapist is that I relate to and work with my clients. I interact with them to allow them to be themselves, yet also challenge and empower them to put in place this change.

My Approach    

© David John Smith 2009