David Linford-Smith

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.

I am a qualified (UK Level 7), BACP-registered Integrative Psychotherapist with Transactional Analysis as my primary therapeutic model, which I complement with elements of  Existential Psychotherapy, 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 

Certificate in Stress Management & Performance Coaching

​Brainspotting Practitioner: Phase 1 & 2 (Brainspotting UK)

Fees

Individual therapy sessions last for 50 minutes (£65) and couples therapy sessions are 80 minutes (£110). 

I provide a number of therapy spaces at a reduced fee for students and those on low income. These are limited and allocated discretionally.

I specialise in supporting clients with complex trauma and childhood issues, especially where trauma has occurred in a religious or spiritual setting. I provide a safe, brave, and supportive environment to explore difficult and challenging themes. My therapy practice is trauma-informed and theologically-informed.

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.