Dave Sowden
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About me
"Dave did a superb job treating me with compassion, understanding and empathy. I cannot recommend him enough for therapy due to the professional care he gave me."
"I have struggled with opening up to males my entire life due to childhood trauma and Dave was the first male figure I felt comfortable talking to about my feelings and emotions."
You've come to this site looking for some support at a difficult time, so I'd love to have the opportunity to chat to you about how I may be the right person to support you. Prefer face to face? You and I can meet in a purpose built therapy room in Leeds. If it's more convenient, we can video call. Feeling a bit awkward? No problem, this is why I have so many sessions on the phone.
I incorporate elements from a number of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, tailored to best suit your individual needs..
Online/telephone service available.
Here are some of the areas I have had the privilege of helping my previous clients with:
· Anxiety
· Low mood
· Anger
· Managing ADHD/supporting a child with ADHD
· Bereavement
· General life dissatisfaction
· Low confidence
· Relationship problems
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - Leeds Beckett University
- Certificate in Counselling Skills - Leeds Beckett University
Currently working as school therapist. for young people aged 7 - 16.
Previous clinical experience working with adults, counselling and bereavement.
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Masculinity and Gender
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are one hour.
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