Dave Dawes

I generally work between 12noon and 8pm Mondays and Fridays. I can consider dates and times outside this depending on your needs. 

I am happy to do home visits or online sessions depending on your needs.

Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Like something’s just not right but you can’t put your finger on it? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.

I know that life can feel heavy at times — whether it’s work stress, relationship issues, feeling lost, or just the weight of expectations.

I offer a calm, grounded space where we can work together to understand what’s going on and find a way forward. No jargon, no pressure — just someone who listens and helps you make sense of things.

I offer therapy that’s warm, non-judgemental and real — a space where you can be yourself, talk things through at your own pace, and begin to feel more like you again.

I offer a free 20 min telephone consultation for us to engage and see if we can work together, giving you chance to ask any questions regarding the sessions.

I believe that counselling should be accessible to all so therefore I offer a reduced rate to people who are on lower incomes or who are out of work.

I am a qualified Â鶹ԭ´´ registered counsellor and registered nurse. I have over 30 years experience and am trained in person-centred counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), compassion-focused therapy and trauma-informed therapy.

I am an experienced and compassionate counsellor and I will give you a safe non-judgmental space to explore your issues and difficulties. I provide a gentle empathetic space which will help you work through the challenges you are facing and to make a positive change to your life.

Before beginning therapy, I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation.

This gives us both a chance to get a feel for whether we will be a good fit for each other. Ask any questions, talk about what you want to achieve and take the time to decide what’s right for you.

If you choose to go ahead, our first full session lasts 50 minutes and is charged at my standard rate of £40. I do also offer a reduced rate to people who are on lower incomes or who are out of work.

I don’t use any formal assessments or tools in the first session. I will just listen carefully to why you are looking for therapy, what you’re hoping for and what you want from our sessions together.