David Cox
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About me
I understand that you’re here because something in life just isn’t sitting right. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, or a vague, lingering feeling of being “stuck,” it can be incredibly lonely to face it on your own. I believe that no one should have to navigate these moments without support.
Counselling is a place for you to feel safe, seen, and understood—a chance to unpack what’s weighing on your mind. We all have times when the stress of work, relationships, or simply carrying past experiences becomes overwhelming. I’m here to help you move through those feelings, even when words are hard to find.
Perhaps you’re seeking clarity, or maybe life feels foggy and the way forward is unclear. My aim is to help you build a deeper understanding of yourself, to provide a space where you can explore who you are, and to find comfort in simply being.
You might already know what’s troubling you, or perhaps it’s more of an unexplainable discomfort, a feeling that life should feel better than it does. Either way, together we’ll navigate this path to find answers—or peace—with what remains unknown.
I know from my own journey that starting therapy can feel like stepping into the unknown. But if you’re willing, I’m here to be your ally on this path. This isn’t a space of judgement or fixing; it’s a space of understanding and growth, where you are free to be yourself, where we can look at the parts of life that are hardest to face.
I am honoured to be part of your journey and look forward to building a space where you can discover what you need for a more fulfilled, peaceful life.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience
Since 2016, I have been offering counselling services at The Swan Project in Bristol, providing long-term, affordable support to individuals, particularly those affected by addiction. My journey began in 2013 with the Samaritans, where I first experienced the power of helping others navigate intense life challenges. This inspired me to pursue formal training, leading to an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. As a BACP member, I adhere to a strict ethical framework, ensuring a safe, professional space for all clients.
Over the years, I've worked with a wide range of issues, gaining hundreds of hours of hands-on experience in addiction recovery, men’s health issues, and the impact of physical health crises, such as cancer, on emotional well-being and relationships. This direct, practical knowledge enables me to support clients with a compassionate and informed approach, helping them explore complex emotions and strengthen their mind-body connection to foster healing and growth.
Qualifications
I am a qualified counsellor with an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and a registered member of the BACP. This qualification allows me to integrate a range of therapeutic models to provide a tailored approach for each individual. As a BACP member, I adhere to the values and standards set out in the BACP ethical framework.
- Certificate in Walk and Talk Therapy – CPCAB, 2021
- Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice – The Swan Project, 2020
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Level 4) – Iron Mill College, Exeter, 2019
- Transactional Analysis 101 – Iron Mill College, Exeter, 2016
- Certificate in Counselling – University of the West of England, Bristol, 2015
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Male issues
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
Individual counselling sessions are 50 minutes in length and cost £60 per session.
Couples counselling sessions are normally 50 minutes in length and cost £80 per session. Sometimes it can be useful to have sessions for 90 minutes, in which case these will cost £140.
When I work
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I offer face to face sessions, online or walk and talk therapy weekdays from 9am-3pm. I have limited availability, so please contact me with your preferred times.
Further information
In-person sessions at The Old Rectory Clinic: A tranquil in-person counselling space in Iron Acton, with good transport links and a peaceful outdoor area to pause after sessions.
Online counselling: Delivered from my garden-based counselling shed.
Outdoor walking therapy: Conducted in natural settings around Frampton Cotterell, Yate, and Winterbourne.
