David Allen
Counsellor, MBACP
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Let's Connect 0118 338 3934
We might all experience times in our life when we're struggling to cope, and when we do, talking our problems through with someone who understands us can be just the thing that lifts the weight from our shoulders and allows us to find a new path forward. Although I try to shy away from labels and diagnosis, I've helped people suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and anger management issues, and more. It's vital that you feel comfortable talking to your counsellor, and so I offer a discounted first session to help you decide if I'm the right person for you.
I am a person-centred counsellor, using empathy, a non judgemental attitude and genuineness to allow you to explore whatever it is that's troubling you. I aim to create a relationship where you feel safe to talk things through, especially when those things can be hard to talk about with friends or family.
Besides my private practice, I am a facilitator on a counselling training course and until recently I worked in a secondary school in Reading. Outside of counselling I enjoy writing and poetry, and like to bring my creative side into my work using metaphors. I'm passionate about the environment, and aware of how the wider world can impact our mental health.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email David Allen now - 0118 338 3934
Let's Connect 0118 338 3934
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions £55
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash David Allen
Counsellor, MBACP
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy David Allen
- In Practice for 8 years
- BA Person Centred Counselling, Metanoia Institute., Graduated 2010
- Certificate from ACTO OCST 4 Online Counselling / 2020
- Certificate from No5 Young People Certificate in Counselling Young People / 2019
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
David Allen
Counsellor, MBACP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or 0118 338 3934
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioural Issues
- Bereavement
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Career Guidance
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Video Game Addiction
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Humanistic
- Person-Centred
- Relational
David Allen
Counsellor, MBACP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or 0118 338 3934