David Gould

Through an open and honest conversation, we'll find out what's going on beneath the surface, and explore the deeper currents that bring you discomfort.

I won't tell you what to do, but will help you to find your own path. I never forget that you are the expert on your own life, respecting who you are and where you come from.

We might take a Solution-Focussed approach: a purposeful, goal-oriented method that can dispel harmful patterns of thinking and behaviour in a relatively brief period.

Or you might find that you have dark corners that can only be illuminated by longer-term explorative therapy. In which case, we might use Person-Centred, Existential and Gestalt techniques to help you untangle the emotional patterns that may be holding you back. 

I will find a way for us to work together through meaningful dialogue. And together, we will seek to find a new way forward.

I work with adults of all ages.  I offer a calm, mature, intelligent, culturally engaged dynamic, backed by genuine curiousity about you and your world. 

My aim is to help you to come to terms with the world, and move towards self-acceptance, healing and happiness. Above all I want to help you reach your potential.

Sessions are available online via secure video link or in person in East or North Oxford.

I maintain full professional insurance and receive regular clinical supervision as required by Â鶹ԭ´´ standards.

My fees reflect the value of an experienced, qualified practitioner while remaining accessible. 

I invite you to a book a free initial video consultation (15 minutes) to discuss your needs and see if we’re a good match. This gives you a chance to get a sense of my approach before committing to ongoing work.

If you decide to move forward with me, we will have our first  therapy session. We will cover our working agreement and some other basic admin before our conversation begins. 

Where and how we start is up to you. I might just listen, or I may gently challenge you by offering a different perspective. 

You are the expert on your own life - I respect who you are and where you come from. And so, I will never tell you what to do - but help you to see yourself in new ways.

We will have an open conversation to which you can bring whatever seems important. And we’ll hold it in a welcoming, confidential arena where you can talk with complete freedom and honesty.

Together, we'll find out what's going on beneath the surface and explore the deeper currents that bring you discomfort.

I work with adults of all ages. I provide both short-term focused work and longer-term explorative therapy.

My approach is pluralistic, drawing on Gestalt, Person-Centred and Existential schools of therapy to help you untangle the emotional patterns that may be holding you back. 

I also use a Solution Focussed approach: this seeks to dissolve long-standing harmful assumptions and patterns by setting purposeful goals  and reframing your perception of yourself.

From our dialogue will emerge a new understanding of your problems; this in turn enables you to reframe your story and formulate a way forward.

My client base is mainly male, but I work with clients aged 18 or over from all backgrounds and regardless of race, culture, gender or orientation. I offer a calm, mature and intelligent dialogue, as I am genuinely curious about your pain and eager to encourage your potential.

My aim is to help you to come to terms with the world, and move towards self-acceptance, healing and happiness.

We can do this over just a few sessions or over the longer term.

Sessions are available online via secure video link or in person at my practice in Oxford.

I maintain full professional insurance and receive regular clinical supervision as required by Â鶹ԭ´´ standards.

My fees reflect the value of an experienced, qualified practitioner while remaining accessible.

I suggest that you contact me to book a free initial video consultation (15 minutes), which will give us a chance to discuss your needs and see if we’re a good match. You'll get a sense of my approach before committing to ongoing work.

Ahead of our first session we will cover some basic admin. When we first meet, we'll conduct a short assesment exercise.

Then the healing conversation will begin.

We are all experts on our own lives, but sometimes we lose our way. My aim is to help you to find your path again.

My aim is to help you to come to terms with the world and move towards self-acceptance, healing and happiness. We'll achieve this through open conversation in a welcoming, confidential space where you can talk with complete freedom and honesty.

Together, we'll find out what's going on beneath the surface and explore the deeper currents that bring you discomfort.

My approach is pluralistic, drawing on Gestalt, Person-Centred and Existential schools of therapy to help you untangle the emotional patterns that may be holding you back. These creative approaches will safely illuminate dark corners and give you room for discovery.

I also use Solution Focussed techniques to help you uncover your strengths and swiftly reframe the way you see things.

From our dialogue will emerge a new understanding, new perspectives and a new way forward.

Currently the majority of my clients are men, but I work with adults of all ages, genders, orientations, cultures and backgrounds.

I am mature, intelligent, engaged, and genuinely curious about both your pain and your potential. I've been round the block a few times and will gently challenge you when I feel you need it. 

Sessions are available online via secure video link or in person in North or East Oxford. 

I maintain full professional insurance and receive regular clinical supervision as required by Â鶹ԭ´´ standards.

My fees reflect the value of an experienced, qualified practitioner while remaining accessible.

I invite you to a book a free initial video consultation (15 minutes) to discuss your needs and see if we’re a good match. This gives you a chance to get a sense of my approach before committing to ongoing work. 

In our first session we'll cover some basic admin and an initial assessment.

Then our conversation will begin and you will embark on a healing journey of discovery.