David Allen

I work privately Monday, Tuesday  Thursday and Friday, and offer daytime and early evening sessions.

Hi, my name's David.

Whatever you're struggling with at the moment, if you need somewhere to lift the weight from your shoulders, or maybe get some clarity, then I offer an accepting, non judgmental relationship to help you find the right way forward.

I work online using Zoom, or from a cosy home office in Woodley (RG5).

I try not to put people in boxes with labels on, but I have helped people suffering from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, low self esteem, grief, anger management and more. 

Alongside my private practice I'm a facilitator on a counselling training course and until recently I provided counselling in a secondary school in Reading.

As well as being a counsellor, I enjoy writing spoken word poetry. Where appropriate I try to bring this creativity to my counselling work, through the use of metaphor and imagery to help you explore and understand yourself.

I have a particular interest in how social and environmental issues such as climate change can affect our mental health, and providing a space for people to voice these concerns and find a way forward. 

It's really important that you feel comfortable talking to your counsellor, and so I offer first sessions at half price to help you decide if I'm the right counsellor for you.