About David Southworth
My Story
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) the professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK and I abide to the BACP’s ‘Ethical Framework’ with regular clinical supervision and a commitment to ongoing continued professional development.
I have worked for several charities that has given me a broad range of experience working with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, trauma, addiction, relationship issues, bereavement, loss, work stress, physical abuse, spiritual matters, harassment, anger, self harm, suicidal thoughts, self-esteem and family issues.
My Approach
I work as a person centred counsellor. I will not tell you what to do or give you advice but create a safe space building a therapeutic alliance that can bring change and new perspectives.
Ongoing Training and Development
As part of my ongoing training and development I have attended the following workshops and courses
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Counselling online: a coronavirus primer
- Single Session / One at a Time Therapy Prof Windy Dryden
- Foundation in Mindfulness
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Working with Trauma in Counselling
- Sex Addiction and Impact on Partners
- Working with Addiction Building Recovery
- Creative and Therapeutic Play
- Enneagram for Personal Growth
I have completed Foundation Safeguarding Training and have a cleared Enhanced DBS check
Training
Initial Training
REACH Merseyside
- Training Course in Christian Counselling 2005 – 2006
Southport College
- Certificate in Counselling Skills 2009 – 2010
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling 2010 – 2013
BACP Certificate of Proficiency 2013
Experience
- REACH
- Age Concern
- Bereavement Counselling Services
- Philippi Trust
Comments from Clients
… massive thank you….. at a low time of life I just didn’t know the way forward…. now I feel like a burden has been lifted and I can see a positive future
“I found counselling sessions with David very beneficial. He combines several attributes, including strong empathy, complete focus and utmost professionalism”
“he was easy to talk to, very respectful and I could talk about things for the first time”
“David has a calming presence… it was such a help, and I was able to rediscover hope”
If you think we could work together please do get in touch
Next Step?
Sometimes taking the first step can be difficult, and there are a lot of counsellors to choose from. Please text, telephone or email, and we can arrange an informal no obligation chat to see how we might work together, what you want and how I can help.
Positive Change
“I believe everyone has the capacity for growth and change, I am not an ‘expert’ to tell you what to do, I offer you a space and the conditions for you to see things differently, untangle situations and experience positive change”