David Leonard Houliston

Let's Connect 01243 212025

I work with adults who grew up feeling emotionally unsupported, unseen, or having to cope alone, and who now find themselves struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, relationship difficulties, or a fragile sense of self.

I offer a thoughtful, relational therapy for adults who want to understand how their early experiences shaped them, and who want to develop a kinder, more secure relationship with themselves and others. As an ex-boarder, I also work with people affected by the long-term emotional impact of boarding school.

I offer a thoughtful, relational therapy for adults who want to understand how their early experiences shaped them, and who want to develop a kinder, more secure relationship with themselves and others. My approach is warm and unhurried — I'll follow your lead, but I'll also gently notice what's emerging, including the feelings that are harder to name.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email David Leonard Houliston now - 01243 212025

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Chichester Therapy Rooms

14 Cawley Road

Chichester PO19 map

Southbourne PO10

I offer therapy sessions online or in-person. Please text or email me or leave a voice message if I don't pick up.

I specialize in Boarding School Syndrome, Coping Skills and Life Transitions

£50 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect 01243 212025

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Chichester Therapy Rooms

14 Cawley Road

Chichester PO19 map

Southbourne PO10

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I offer therapy sessions online or in-person. Please text or email me or leave a voice message if I don't pick up.

I specialize in Boarding School Syndrome, Coping Skills and Life Transitions

£50 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions £50
Couple Sessions £70
Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Visa

I understand that therapy is an investment and am happy to work with you to keep it affordable. I offer a special rate of £30 a session for students and those on low-income.

David Leonard Houliston

Counsellor, MBACP

Email me or call with questions - 01243 212025

I understand that therapy is an investment and am happy to work with you to keep it affordable. I offer a special rate of £30 a session for students and those on low-income.

David Leonard Houliston

Counsellor, MBACP

Email me or call with questions - 01243 212025

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy David Houliston

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 1 year

Therapeutic Counselling Level 4 Humanistic, Diploma, Graduated 2025

Additional Credentials

Membership with British Psychological Society Graduate Member

I have a BSc degree with the Open University - Psychology Honours with Counselling.

David Leonard Houliston

Counsellor, MBACP

Email me or call with questions - 01243 212025

I have a BSc degree with the Open University - Psychology Honours with Counselling.

David Leonard Houliston

Counsellor, MBACP

Email me or call with questions - 01243 212025

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Boarding School Syndrome
Coping Skills
Life Transitions

Expertise

ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
Body Image
Depression
Developmental Disorders
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Geriatric and Seniors
Infidelity
Men's Issues
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Addiction
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD

I offer a warm and compassionate space where you can feel understood and supported. Together, we can explore your story, untangle old patterns, and gently find new ways of being that feel more authentic and alive.

David Leonard Houliston

Counsellor, MBACP

Email me or call with questions - 01243 212025

David Leonard Houliston

Counsellor, MBACP

Email me or call with questions - 01243 212025

4 Endorsements

David is a warm, gentle and empathic counsellor. He takes great care to support his clients by listening without judgment and offering them tools to support managing symptoms. David explores issues more deeply with clients by using questions expertly.

Maté Jarai

David is a wonderfully authentic and honest counsellor, who provides genuine warmth and empathy to all his clients. He listens deeply, providing a truly safe counselling space in which to explore any client issues.

Tamsin Jupp Counselling

David has a calmness and kindness that helps people feel at ease and accepted. He works with a range of experiences but specialies in working with people who have had a traumatic childhood (I.e boarding school syndrome) to help break old survival patterns.

Grace Symphony

David's calm confidence makes you feel truly heard. I found him to have genuinely caring and thoughtful disposition. He is has a great sense of humour, enabling me to laugh at myself and yet still challenge some of my unhelpful ways of thinking.

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Deaf Allied ,

Single Parent

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Deaf Allied ,

Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Creative Therapy
Gestalt
Person-Centred
Sandplay
Transactional Analysis

My fundamental approach is Person-Centred. This means that the focus is on you and your unique experiences and feelings. I believe you are the expert of your own life and have the capacity for growth and wholeness. I provide a safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore what's really important for you.

David Leonard Houliston

Counsellor, MBACP

Email me or call with questions - 01243 212025

David Leonard Houliston

Counsellor, MBACP

Email me or call with questions - 01243 212025

Location

Primary Location

Chichester Therapy Rooms

14 Cawley Road

Chichester PO19

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Additional Location

Southbourne PO10