Life Coaching Counselling in Portsmouth
My name is David and I am a Humanistic Counsellor. When looking for professional support, it can be confusing, even difficult to know which counsellor will be right for your own personal needs. With this in mind, I openly invite you to contact me either by phone or email so that you can ask any questions around how counselling could help you. I am a fully qualified Ba (Hons) Humanistic counselling professional with experience of working with a wide variety of issues. Training, qualifications & experience
My name is David and I am a Humanistic Counsellor. When looking for professional support, it can be confusing, even difficult to know which counsellor will be right for your own personal needs. With this in mind, I openly invite you to contact me either by phone or email so that you can ask any questions around how counselling could help you. I am a fully qualified Ba (Hons) Humanistic counselling professional with experience of working with a wide variety of issues. Training, qualifications & experience
I believe therapy is about connection, not quick fixes, and that together we can work towards the change you want to see in your life.
Alongside my psychotherapy work, I have experience training people in mental health, resilience, and general health and wellbeing. This means I bring both depth and practicality, helping you process difficult emotions while also sharing tools you can use in daily life. My approach is flexible, collaborative, and always centred on your needs.
I believe therapy is about connection, not quick fixes, and that together we can work towards the change you want to see in your life.
Alongside my psychotherapy work, I have experience training people in mental health, resilience, and general health and wellbeing. This means I bring both depth and practicality, helping you process difficult emotions while also sharing tools you can use in daily life. My approach is flexible, collaborative, and always centred on your needs.
They may struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, or navigating complex demands in work or life.
I offer psychologically grounded coaching to help you make sense of what's getting in the way, build clarity and confidence, and take purposeful action. Drawing on psychology and performance science, I support you to lead or live with greater impact, alignment, and wellbeing.
They may struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, or navigating complex demands in work or life.
I offer psychologically grounded coaching to help you make sense of what's getting in the way, build clarity and confidence, and take purposeful action. Drawing on psychology and performance science, I support you to lead or live with greater impact, alignment, and wellbeing.
Together we can find new ways of managing your difficulties, understand yourself better and live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
We offer a confidential and non-judgemental environment in which we can collaboratively explore your difficulties, understand how they were developed and maintained and find ways on overcoming them. At the end of our work you will have new skills to live a more fulfilling life.
Together we can find new ways of managing your difficulties, understand yourself better and live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
We offer a confidential and non-judgemental environment in which we can collaboratively explore your difficulties, understand how they were developed and maintained and find ways on overcoming them. At the end of our work you will have new skills to live a more fulfilling life.
I get it, life can get overwhelming sometimes.
If you resonated with this, let me tell you: you are HUMAN! Which means you are not broken or a lost cause. Yes, life can get tricky sometimes, but even when we don't see the way out, there's only a few things in life that cannot be fixed! I am here to help you figure out what's really bothering you and how to get real solutions to your very real problems.
I get it, life can get overwhelming sometimes.
If you resonated with this, let me tell you: you are HUMAN! Which means you are not broken or a lost cause. Yes, life can get tricky sometimes, but even when we don't see the way out, there's only a few things in life that cannot be fixed! I am here to help you figure out what's really bothering you and how to get real solutions to your very real problems.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for people experiencing anxiety, burnout and the lasting impact of difficult life experiences.
I’m a Psychotherapeutic Occupational Therapist with over 20 years’ experience in adult mental health across NHS settings, from inpatient units to community teams. I’m trained in several NICE-recommended therapies and have also worked as a high intensity psychological therapist.
I’m also a mum to two teenagers, including one with severe learning disabilities, Autism and ADHD, so I understand burnout, navigating services, and supporting complex needs. Therapy offers a space to feel understood, make sense of what you’ve been through, and begin to feel safer and more like yourself.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for people experiencing anxiety, burnout and the lasting impact of difficult life experiences.
I’m a Psychotherapeutic Occupational Therapist with over 20 years’ experience in adult mental health across NHS settings, from inpatient units to community teams. I’m trained in several NICE-recommended therapies and have also worked as a high intensity psychological therapist.
I’m also a mum to two teenagers, including one with severe learning disabilities, Autism and ADHD, so I understand burnout, navigating services, and supporting complex needs. Therapy offers a space to feel understood, make sense of what you’ve been through, and begin to feel safer and more like yourself.
I am a qualified counsellor originally from Sweden and professionally trained in England. My approach is integrative and evidence-based, shaped by both my clinical training and a Nordic perspective on wellbeing that focuses on balance, reflection, and long-term emotional health. I work collaboratively with clients, offering a supportive and thoughtful space to explore difficulties, build self-understanding, and support personal growth.
I am a qualified counsellor originally from Sweden and professionally trained in England. My approach is integrative and evidence-based, shaped by both my clinical training and a Nordic perspective on wellbeing that focuses on balance, reflection, and long-term emotional health. I work collaboratively with clients, offering a supportive and thoughtful space to explore difficulties, build self-understanding, and support personal growth.
You want to set healthy boundaries and experience greater ease in your life and relationships.
I work with adults who have experienced complex, relational or early - life trauma. My calm and warm approach helps you to make sense and meaning of survival patterns, supports your emotional regulation, untangles guilt and shame, rebuilds boundaries and strengthens your capacity for safety, trust and choice in your relationships.
You want to set healthy boundaries and experience greater ease in your life and relationships.
I work with adults who have experienced complex, relational or early - life trauma. My calm and warm approach helps you to make sense and meaning of survival patterns, supports your emotional regulation, untangles guilt and shame, rebuilds boundaries and strengthens your capacity for safety, trust and choice in your relationships.
Hi my name is Del Atkins and I'm a counsellor/psychotherapist, offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) and supervision, I offer face to face counselling and supervision to young people 16+ and adults in Fareham, Portsmouth and the surrounding area from rooms in Fareham. I have completed over 7000+ hours with clients since completing a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Person Centered Counselling in 2009. I have worked with clients on their journeys who are experiencing bereavement, depression, eating disorders, self confidence worries, sexuality, self image issues, trauma, rape & sexual assault etc....
Hi my name is Del Atkins and I'm a counsellor/psychotherapist, offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) and supervision, I offer face to face counselling and supervision to young people 16+ and adults in Fareham, Portsmouth and the surrounding area from rooms in Fareham. I have completed over 7000+ hours with clients since completing a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Person Centered Counselling in 2009. I have worked with clients on their journeys who are experiencing bereavement, depression, eating disorders, self confidence worries, sexuality, self image issues, trauma, rape & sexual assault etc....
My journey through life, combined with a wide range of counselling experience over the last 10yrs means I can help you explore your difficulties with empathy and without judgment.
I can help you with a range of issues. Anxiety, Drink/Drugs, Low Self-Esteem, Bereavement, Trauma, Addictions and Abuse. Maybe you just don’t feel right, but don’t know why.
My experience - both personal & professional - means I can offer you genuine knowledge and understanding when it really matters.
Counselling changes lives. Together, we can explore any difficult feelings you are experiencing and help you to understand them better. Then we’ll look at ways for you to see a more positive way forward.
My journey through life, combined with a wide range of counselling experience over the last 10yrs means I can help you explore your difficulties with empathy and without judgment.
I can help you with a range of issues. Anxiety, Drink/Drugs, Low Self-Esteem, Bereavement, Trauma, Addictions and Abuse. Maybe you just don’t feel right, but don’t know why.
My experience - both personal & professional - means I can offer you genuine knowledge and understanding when it really matters.
Counselling changes lives. Together, we can explore any difficult feelings you are experiencing and help you to understand them better. Then we’ll look at ways for you to see a more positive way forward.
I strive to offer a warm, empathic, and reassuring space where you can explore your challenges and find a path forward. I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and empowered to create positive change in their lives.
I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions, ensuring confidentiality and a strong therapeutic relationship. Whether you're seeking individual support, family therapy, or help for your child or adolescent, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey towards well-being.
I strive to offer a warm, empathic, and reassuring space where you can explore your challenges and find a path forward. I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and empowered to create positive change in their lives.
I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions, ensuring confidentiality and a strong therapeutic relationship. Whether you're seeking individual support, family therapy, or help for your child or adolescent, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey towards well-being.
You have done your utmost to push it all out of your mind and just get on with your life.
You really want help, but what if no one believes you, what if no one can help? You feel like giving up, overwhelmed and hopeless, terrified that this is how life will always be. But this does not have to be the case. I have been where you are, I know what it feels like. With my training and knowledge I have helped myself overcome these same difficulties.
You have done your utmost to push it all out of your mind and just get on with your life.
You really want help, but what if no one believes you, what if no one can help? You feel like giving up, overwhelmed and hopeless, terrified that this is how life will always be. But this does not have to be the case. I have been where you are, I know what it feels like. With my training and knowledge I have helped myself overcome these same difficulties.
For instance, being unhappy in a marriage; having a serious illness and dealing with its effects; feeling low and not understanding why; dealing with divorce; having problems with one's children and not being sure how to manage; wanting to move forward in life but just not managing somehow; work issues - struggles with colleagues, dissatisfaction with a career.
I provide individual and couples therapy. My approach is practical, philosophical and connected, incorporating approaches supported by research where possible. In therapy we look at self-understanding, relationships, background, culture, the way language is being used. As understanding develops, shifts happen, change occurs, new possibilities develop.
For instance, being unhappy in a marriage; having a serious illness and dealing with its effects; feeling low and not understanding why; dealing with divorce; having problems with one's children and not being sure how to manage; wanting to move forward in life but just not managing somehow; work issues - struggles with colleagues, dissatisfaction with a career.
I provide individual and couples therapy. My approach is practical, philosophical and connected, incorporating approaches supported by research where possible. In therapy we look at self-understanding, relationships, background, culture, the way language is being used. As understanding develops, shifts happen, change occurs, new possibilities develop.
Have you been diagnosed with Autism/ ADHD or both? Are you wondering if you might be 'wired' differently to others? Are social interactions anxiety-provoking or too effortful? Do you often feel anxious/ overwhelmed and/ or feel the need to withdraw from the demands of the world? Are you struggling to understand yourself? Are you finding work, relationships and coping with every day tasks difficult? These are often the experiences of my neurodivergent clients who want to find ways to be well, strong and value their unique temperament and strengths and get the support they need to fulfil their potential.
Have you been diagnosed with Autism/ ADHD or both? Are you wondering if you might be 'wired' differently to others? Are social interactions anxiety-provoking or too effortful? Do you often feel anxious/ overwhelmed and/ or feel the need to withdraw from the demands of the world? Are you struggling to understand yourself? Are you finding work, relationships and coping with every day tasks difficult? These are often the experiences of my neurodivergent clients who want to find ways to be well, strong and value their unique temperament and strengths and get the support they need to fulfil their potential.
I wonder how life is for you right now, maybe something difficult has happened, perhaps you are struggling with feelings that make life a challenge?
Meeting in person or online, we work to discover what may be stuck, troubling or holding you back and how to move forward. My personal style is to be gentle, patient, warm and creative. I believe change emerges when we are really seen, heard and valued. The psychotherapy journey is created together in which we explore what works best for you in session.
I wonder how life is for you right now, maybe something difficult has happened, perhaps you are struggling with feelings that make life a challenge?
Meeting in person or online, we work to discover what may be stuck, troubling or holding you back and how to move forward. My personal style is to be gentle, patient, warm and creative. I believe change emerges when we are really seen, heard and valued. The psychotherapy journey is created together in which we explore what works best for you in session.
If your mind feels busy, overwhelmed, or stuck in overthinking, you’re not alone. You might be replaying thoughts, feeling on edge, or struggling to switch off, even when exhausted.
I offer sessions in person in Fareham and online.
I support adults and young people, with anxiety, OCD patterns, low self-worth, and overwhelm, helping you feel calmer, more in control, and able to cope day-to-day.
Therapy with me is relaxed, supportive, and tailored to you. We work at your pace in a way that feels manageable. If something here resonates, that’s enough to reach out.
If your mind feels busy, overwhelmed, or stuck in overthinking, you’re not alone. You might be replaying thoughts, feeling on edge, or struggling to switch off, even when exhausted.
I offer sessions in person in Fareham and online.
I support adults and young people, with anxiety, OCD patterns, low self-worth, and overwhelm, helping you feel calmer, more in control, and able to cope day-to-day.
Therapy with me is relaxed, supportive, and tailored to you. We work at your pace in a way that feels manageable. If something here resonates, that’s enough to reach out.
I specialise in working with those who have experienced trauma as children, adolescents, and adults and subsequent PTSD and Complex PTSD if present. I can provide a safe space in which thoughts and feelings can be explored confidentially and without judgement. Through talking and creative exercises, difficult feelings can be acknowledged, understood, healing can start, and changes occur. I am a PhD student researching the connection between mind and body, I employ elements of this in my approach. This can help restore your confidence, connection with self, resilience, allow you to develop inner ease, and re-establish relationships.
I specialise in working with those who have experienced trauma as children, adolescents, and adults and subsequent PTSD and Complex PTSD if present. I can provide a safe space in which thoughts and feelings can be explored confidentially and without judgement. Through talking and creative exercises, difficult feelings can be acknowledged, understood, healing can start, and changes occur. I am a PhD student researching the connection between mind and body, I employ elements of this in my approach. This can help restore your confidence, connection with self, resilience, allow you to develop inner ease, and re-establish relationships.
You want to lead more fully in your life, your work, your parenting, but something keeps getting in the way.
As an Integrative Counsellor, Trauma-Informed Coach and Business Leader, I blend traditional therapy with creative and somatic approaches to support deep healing. I specialize in trauma recovery, parent/carer trauma, chronic pain and nervous system regulation. With a compassionate approach, I help clients reconnect and move forward with confidence.
You want to lead more fully in your life, your work, your parenting, but something keeps getting in the way.
As an Integrative Counsellor, Trauma-Informed Coach and Business Leader, I blend traditional therapy with creative and somatic approaches to support deep healing. I specialize in trauma recovery, parent/carer trauma, chronic pain and nervous system regulation. With a compassionate approach, I help clients reconnect and move forward with confidence.
As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, and associate of the British Psychological Society with many years experience in the NHS and in private practice, I aim to offer a low cost, low-stress service, which is both friendly and accessible. My training initially as a psychotherapist enables me to offer long term and short term work. I can offer Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Humanistic therapy. I like to tailor my approach to an individual's need and according to the evidence base. I cover all the major issues and many more and offer concessions to students and unwaged folks. I also run supervision groups.
As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, and associate of the British Psychological Society with many years experience in the NHS and in private practice, I aim to offer a low cost, low-stress service, which is both friendly and accessible. My training initially as a psychotherapist enables me to offer long term and short term work. I can offer Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Humanistic therapy. I like to tailor my approach to an individual's need and according to the evidence base. I cover all the major issues and many more and offer concessions to students and unwaged folks. I also run supervision groups.
Some of the key areas I work in are:- Depression Loss & Bereavement Stress & Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma/PTSD Emotional Eating/Eating Disorders & Weight Loss, Abuse, Addictions, Work/ life balance, Senior Executive Coaching.
I work with these tools to create a bespoke, integrative treatment plan to help you focus on healing emotional wounds from your past, letting go of negative beliefs, internal conflicts and developing greater relationships. I will create a safe space without judgement to help you build a brighter future, becoming more resilient and emotionally secure.
Some of the key areas I work in are:- Depression Loss & Bereavement Stress & Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma/PTSD Emotional Eating/Eating Disorders & Weight Loss, Abuse, Addictions, Work/ life balance, Senior Executive Coaching.
I work with these tools to create a bespoke, integrative treatment plan to help you focus on healing emotional wounds from your past, letting go of negative beliefs, internal conflicts and developing greater relationships. I will create a safe space without judgement to help you build a brighter future, becoming more resilient and emotionally secure.
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Life Coaching Counsellors
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.