David Eames

I am a counsellor working online only, mainly vis Zoom or WhatsApp. My appointment times are flexible to suit the needs and lifestyles of my clients - including evening and weekend sessions.

In my 20 years experience I have found that the most important condition for effective therapy is the construction of a genuinely authentic relationship between my clients and myself. I use an integrative approach to counselling which means that I make use of various theoretical models and therapeutic tools which, I hope, allows me to fit my practice to the varied needs of my clients.

I have extensive experience of working in areas such as relationship problems, depression, anxiety, bereavement, loss, trauma, abuse, low self-esteem, alcohol and/or drug abuse, sexuality issues, and dealing with anger. There are many things that counselling can help with.

Business and life coaching can also play an important part in my work, for example: it can be hard to focus on personal issues if it feels like the work environment is generating too much stress. It can be useful to have someone acting as a sounding board when faced with political challenges at work.

As well as working with individuals, an important part of my practice is my work with couples. In this challenging, but rewarding work I try to address the way couples interact with each other, and how their personal, individual issues impact on their relationship.

First sessions tend to be quite informal, getting to know one another meetings. If clients decide not to proceed to further sessions, I will not charge for this meeting.