David Keenan

I qualified as a therapist in 1998 and as a casework supervisor in 2001.  Since that time I have also undertaken much additional training.  I work in an integrative manner, using different approaches to benefit your own individual needs.  I work with a wide diversity of clients and issues and alongside this I also specialise in working with difference in gender identity and sexuality.

I believe it is important to work hard to quickly establish a sound therapeutic relationship to enable you to develop trust not only in me as your counsellor, but also in the counselling process.  Because of this, I meet with you first for a one-off 'Introductory Session'.  This gives you an opportunity to tell me about yourself and what you are hoping to gain from counselling.  It also provides me with an opportunity to work out what I think will be the most effective way of working with you and I can then discuss this with you to see what you think.  Together, we will decide what is the best way for us to work together to achieve your goals.

I work from a self-contained office in my garden at home and am based in Fallowfield, about 2 miles south of Manchester city centre with easy road links from the city centre, M60/M56 and surrounding areas. There are also regular bus services to/from: Manchester city centre and large parts of south Manchester. Both Burton Road tram stop and Mauldeth Road rail station are approximately one mile away.  Because I work from home I do not publish my address on here but, once we have agreed a first appointment I will give you all the information that you need to get to me.  I also offer sessions remotely, either by phone or video using Google Meet.  If you want to work remotely, I will ask you to complete a short questionnaire first to make sure that remote working is suitable.

I also facilitate bespoke training workshops to a variety of providers and trainees. Recent workshops/seminars have been delivered to voluntary based counselling services, the NHS and local universities.  I have also taught Diploma/Masters level trainee counsellors at local colleges and universities.

I have much experience of working with people from all backgrounds of society and with a wide variety of issues. Because of this I am able to work with a diverse range of issues, if you would like to discuss your needs from counselling, or check out my experience, please contact me.  I have undertaken much additional training and have a wide experience of working with difference with gender, sexuality and relationships - sexual orientation (i.e. gay, lesbian and bisexual and other alternative sexualities), cross dressers, the trans community, Kink/BDSM etc. I work with people from all sexual and gender orientations to help them accept and embrace their difference.

I do not operate a fixed fee as this does not fit with my personal philosophy of fairness, rather I prefer to agree a fee that reflects your income but would usually anticipate something in the area of £60-£90.   Fees are payable either by cash, card or bank transfer.

I also have a flat-rate fee of £40 for an Introductory Session.

Why not call or email to arrange an Introductory Session? We can discuss what you are looking to gain from counselling and how I can best help you to achieve your aims. Either email by clicking on the link, or call me on 07887 564127.