David Linford-Smith
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
About Me
I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor - my primary modality is Transactional Analysis with an integrative and relational perspective, and a specialism in complex trauma. I am a Psychologist and a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). My private practice incorporates Executive & Health & Well-being coaching. I am accredited by the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC) at the Senior Practitioner level and an EMCC accredited Supervisor. I am a member of the BACP Coaching and Spirituality Divisions.
Supervision
As a qualified clinical and coaching supervisor, I provide supervision, and space for reflective practice, for coaches, therapists, and those working in the helping professions. I also offer pastoral supervision for clergy, chaplains, and lay ministers in both church settings and spiritually-focused organisations.
Sessions are either 60 or 90 minutes for individuals, often monthly, depending on personal needs and professional requirements. I also provide supervision in small groups.
Practice description
Clinical Supervision for Counsellors and Psychotherapists
I have a Diploma in Supervision from Northside Training which is aligned with the BACP and UKCP standards for clinical supervision training. As a registered member of BACP, I work to their Supervision Competence Framework and Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
Supervision for Coaches and Mentors
With a Diploma in Coaching Supervision from the International Centre for Coaching Supervision, I am an EMCC Senior-Accredited Coach and EMCC Accredited Supervisor, and member of the BACP Coaching Division. I adhere to the EMCC Supervision Guidelines and the Global Code of Ethics.
Supervision for the Helping Professions
I have a wide range of experience in providing external supervision for people in the helping professions, including those working as Independent Sexual Violence Advisers, Workplace Wellbeing Managers, Occupational Health Managers, and Youth Outreach Workers.
Pastoral Supervision
Exploring spirituality can be an important element for many of my clients, which has led me to offer pastoral supervision which is tailored for clergy, chaplains, lay ministers, spiritual directors, and those providing spiritual accompaniment - in both church settings and spiritually-focused organisations. Whether you seek support in your spiritual practice, guidance in your ministerial role, or a deepened understanding of your spiritual work, my holistic and creative approach to spiritually and psychologically informed pastoral supervision is designed to nurture and support you in your spiritual work and professional development.
I am a member of The Association for Pastoral Supervision and Education, who promote good practice in pastoral supervision. I am also a member of the BACP Spirituality Division.
What I can help with
Business coaching, Career coaching, Coaching supervision, Development coaching, Executive coaching, Leadership coaching, Life coaching, Personal development
Types of therapy
Behavioural, Existential, Humanistic, Integrative, Phenomenological, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Relational, Systemic, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, Groups, Organisations, Trainees
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work
Languages spoken
English
Therapist - Hull
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Wheelchair accessible office
- Concessionary rates
About me and my therapy practice
I am a qualified (UK Level 7), BACP-registered Integrative Psychotherapist with Relational Transactional Analysis as my primary therapeutic model, which I complement with elements of Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Brainspotting.
I have been in supervised clinical practice since 2018 and adhere to the ethical framework and professional standards of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
I work with a trauma-informed approach, co-creating and promoting personal empowerment and spontaneity of expression.
In addition to therapy, I offer Life Coaching and Executive Coaching. I am a qualified, Senior Accredited Coach with the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC).
I am committed to providing a number of therapy spaces on a reduced-fee basis for students and those with low income. These are limited and allocated discretionally.
My Core Qualifications
Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (UK Level 7)
MSc Psychology (BPS-Accredited UK Level 7)
Diploma in Integrative & Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counselling (UK Level 6)
Advanced Certificate in Couples Therapy
Certificate in Therapeutic Work with Children & Young People
Certificate in Life Coaching
Brainspotting Practitioner: Phase 1 & 2 (Brainspotting UK)
Fees
Individual therapy sessions last for 50 minutes (£60) and couples therapy sessions are 80 minutes (£100).
I provide a number of therapy spaces at a reduced fee for students and those on low income. These are limited and allocated discretionally.
Practice description
I specialise in supporting clients with complex trauma and childhood issues, providing a safe, brave, and supportive environment to explore difficult and challenging themes.
I work with adults on an individual basis as well as couples. In addition to my core psychotherapy training, I hold an Advanced Certificate in Couples Therapy and work with a range of issues including relationship breakdowns, infidelity, dealing with divorce, communication problems, and sexual issues.
Although I work primarily with adults, I offer a range of therapy services for young people aged 13 - 17 years old. I hold a Certificate in Therapeutic Work with Children & Young People.
I am also trained in Brainspotting: a powerful, focused treatment method that identifies, processes and releases core neurophysiological sources of emotional or body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of challenging symptoms.
As well as clinical work, I offer a range of coaching services for personal and professional development. I use many of my psychotherapeutic skills to dive into deep discovery for growth.
Empathetic in nature, with excellent communication skills, my personal and professional ethics are based on attunement, independence, autonomy, and inclusion. I work with a Trauma-Informed approach, co-creating and promoting personal empowerment and spontaneity of expression.
With training in Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapy, my practice is LGBTQ+ inclusive. I am committed to working with people whose native language is not English. My practice is disability-friendly, as well as neurodiversity-informed.
What I can help with
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Business coaching, Cancer, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coaching supervision, Cultural issues, Depression, Development coaching, Disability, Eating disorders, Executive coaching, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Leadership coaching, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Men's issues, Mood disorder, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Personal development, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Behavioural, Creative therapy, Existential, Humanistic, Integrative, Phenomenological, Psychoanalytic, Relational, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Couples, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work
Languages spoken
English