David Traynor

I am currently available for counselling sessions on:

Mondays (3.30pm- 6.00pm)

Tuesdays (5.00pm - 7.00pm)

Wednesdays (3.30 - 7.00pm)

Thursdays (9.00am -7.00pm)

Fridays (4.30pm - 6.00pm)

These times will remain the same until November 2025, when I will have more availability.

Many thanks 

David 

About me

Hi, my name is David, thank you for viewing my profile. I have many years experience of working in the mental health sector, working with clients presenting a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, low self-worth, physical/emotional and sexual abuse, bereavement and loss, identity/gender, childhood trauma, and family/relationship difficulties.

Sometimes we find ourselves facing issues that are simply too overwhelming to face or too difficult to tell the people around us. This could manifest into having some very dark thoughts, loneliness or debilitating low self-worth. A sad statement that I often hear is clients stating that "I will always feel like this", or "this is just how I am". These statements are not only false but they can damage our soul and shut down our ‘true self’.

Thankfully, talking confidentially to a warm and trusted person, feeling heard, validated and understood can be the first step towards healing and taking those small, but very courageous movements towards healing and growth. I believe we all need someone who genuinely 'sees us' for who we truly are, without judgement or expectations. 

My counselling premises are on the 1st floor of my own property. There is parking available at the front of the property.

I offer a free of charge 15 minute consultation session, to see if counselling with me would work for you. There is no obligation to continue after the free session, the most important thing is to see if it feels right for you. The sessions can either be over telephone, online or face to face, which will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Counselling can be expensive, however, it can also be life affirming and ultimately life changing. My sessions are usually weekly, however, if this doesn't work with your finances or time restraints, fortnightly or even monthly sessions are also an option for you.

As a qualified integrative counsellor with many years experience in working in mental health, the approaches I use are Cognitive behavioural therapy, Person-centred therapy, Solution focused therapy, Psychodynamic therapy and mindfulness. I also offer the practice of metaphors of movement, using images, metaphors and idioms to evoke insights beyond our conscious awareness.

The approaches above are tools to bring awareness and enabling insight to make positive changes within your life. I am a fully insured practitioner and an MBACP registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, as well as an accredited member of the NCS (National Counselling Society).

My services include:

All sessions are 50 minutes long. I offer face to face sessions in a comfortable and quiet setting. I also offer Video sessions on the Zoom platform and telephone sessions.

Payments are paid through bank transfer.

I offer a free of charge 15 minute consultation session, to see if I am what you are looking for in supporting you (this can be done through video or telephone). This space also gives you the opportunity to briefly speak about your current situation and thoughts. It is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions or concerns you may have. 

There is no obligation to continue after the free session, the most important thing is to see if it feels right for you.