Darren Maurice Duncan-Paig

Sometimes life gets tough and we can feel we are not coping, this is when we really need someone to hear us. Things that have happened to us in the past can be holding us back in our everyday life now, leaving us with a feeling of being stuck. Exploring those events and your feelings surrounding them can help you move forwards.

Effective communication skills are an essential aspect of my role as a counsellor. High empathy, active listening skills and the ability to understand client issues are examples of skills I use to help people to navigate their way through their problems and find personal resolve.

I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor and have experience of working with people with a variety of difficulties. I work with thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and movement to help you raise awareness of repetitive patterns which may keep you stuck and unable to move on. I provide a non-judgemental, confidential and safe space to do that.

My experience of Family Support work, Youth Criminal Justice and working within a number of Pupil Referral Units, has molded me into a well rounded practitioner. 

Through engaging in therapy, you are taking your first step in moving your life forward. You will be given the tools and confidence needed to make positive changes in your life that will bring growth and help you to realise your full potential. 

Through engaging in therapy, you are taking your first step in moving your life forward. You will be given the tools and confidence needed to make positive changes in your life that will bring growth and help you to realise your full potential. 

I offer a 10-15minute free, no obligations, initial video (or phone if preferred) consultation.

The aim of this brief meeting is;

Check you can engage comfortably with your therapist before committing to any paid treatment;

Establish a smooth video platform set-up. 

Ensure online therapy is appropriate for you. 

Agree on a date for your first full appointment.