This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I'm Dave Yaffey, an IFS trained, accredited psychotherapist registered with the UKCP, and I offer psychotherapy and counselling to individuals. I specialise in working with neurodivergent adults, those late diagnosed or who suspect they may be neuro-different.
Therapy allows you to talk freely about what you’re facing in life and deepens self-awareness. I will help you uncover the underlying causes of your stress or unhappiness and empower you towards the life you want. Healthier ways of coping often emerge as old habits are let go. It doesn't matter if you can't quite put it into words, I will work with you as you are, for as long as you want.
I work with individuals, adults over 18 from my comfortable therapy room. I trust in your wellness and hold the belief that we can uncover the original, best version of you by allowing it space to come in. Lots of the stuff that our minds cling to is exactly what obscures the healthy Self hidden within. Therapy can be seen as a journey back to our true selves, one that involves discovering what really nourishes us.
My role as a therapist specialising in neurodivergence, is to help you understand and appreciate your unique needs and way of being in the world. This may involve getting past the hurt of feeling 'too different', recognising your super-powers or developing Self-advocacy. In the two big areas of life, work and relationships, I will help you find better ways of relating to yourself and others so you feel less anxious, are less vulnerable to burnout and can deepen into Self-care.
Training, qualifications & experience
Internal Family Systems, Level 1
MA Mindfulness Based Core Process Psychotherapy
Advanced Certificate in Relationship Therapy
MPhil. Psychology and Philosophy
NLP Master Practitioner and Certified Trainer
Rewind Practitioner
I am a trauma sensitive, accredited psychotherapist registered with the UKCP. I qualified from the Karuna Institute with an MA in Core Process Psychotherapy which included being in therapy myself for four years.
Since graduating, I have attended all sorts of courses and gained experience in several fields, including neurodiversity (autism and ADHD), trauma informed approaches, couples therapy and attachment.
I have worked as a bereavement volunteer with Cruse and I have voluntary experience with young people (18-24yrs) who are struggling to cope.
In previous work lives, I have been development trainer, organisational consultant, coach and trainer of NLP. My favourite job, many years ago, was as an Outward Bound instructor.
As a therapist, I now choose to work, mostly, with the undiagnosed, or self-diagnosing, neuro-different folks who have found their way to therapy. There are no 'disorders here and nothing needs fixing, but we do need help to feel a bit better in a world that isn't designed for us. I have supported clients as they walked the formal diagnosis path or concluded for themselves that they are different. I have helped all of them to see the gifts in themselves and to stay in contact with what truly nourishes them. When needed, I have helped people with what we call 'complex trauma' - the impact in later life of relational stresses suffered in childhood. These early life experiences often show up in relationship difficulties, family issues, feelings of loss and abandonment, anxiety including panic attacks, depression, anger, numbness and all manner of medical ailments.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Inter-generational trauma
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Additional information
After an initial free consultation, I charge £50 for a full hour with individuals.
When I work
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Further information
I am happy to work short-term if you feel you have a specific issue or a goal in mind. If, after a number of sessions I think you need more, or need something different, I'll be straight with you in a dialogue about your situation.
I attend regular supervision with an experienced BACP registered supervisor and enrich my capacity to work with you through continuing professional development.
