Welcome to David Dowell Therapy
I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and a qualified Pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist, with in-depth experience of dealing with many of the issues clients bring to me, in particular, neurodiversity and ADHD, alcohol and drug problems and recovery therefrom, anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, inner child work, trauma, loss of all types, relationship issues including self-image and self-worth, and suicidal ideations.
Pluralistic means that I believe no one counselling approach has the answer to every client and every presenting issue. Person-centred and compassionate in both my outlook and attitude, I tailor my counselling style to the individual client, using a variety of different therapeutic strategies in collaboration with the client to address the presenting issues they wish to bring to our sessions and the goals they wish to achieve.
At the heart of my counselling approach is the belief that every client has it within themselves to be the best version of themselves they were meant to be, before traumatic life experiences and/or unhelpful coping strategies diverted them from their true identity.
I help clients realign themselves to the values and beliefs that are integral to their self-view, and help them move away from 'people pleasing' and seeking external validation and approval from others. I help clients build their self-esteem, their sense of identity and self-worth in a confidential, supportive and safe space.
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