David DuBois
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About me
Welcome. You’ve taken the first step on your journey to wellness. There are many reasons why you’ve arrived here. Whatever your reason, and whatever you want to change, you’re in the right place to succeed. I am here to help.
I’m David, a specialist anxiety and sleep therapist who works using Psychotherapy, Counselling, Hypnotherapy and Walk & Talk Therapy in Bolton, Wigan and online.
Conditions I work with
I specialise in working with anxiety and sleep issues, including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) and panic attacks. I also work with many other issues including low self-esteem, low self-confidence, phobias, addictions, negative habits, family issues and more.
What can I expect?
At Talking Steps Therapy you are able to overcome your difficulties in a gentle, compassionate and non-judgemental environment, whilst working toward understanding why you feel the way you do.
If you’re struggling, please get in touch now for the expert help that you deserve. Even if you don’t actually know what you’re feeling, you can come along and together we will work out what’s affecting you whilst working towards your goal.
Why choose me?
I became a therapist after going through therapy myself. I have sat in the chair in which you will sit and, although everyone’s experience is unique, I know just how unsettling it can be to take the first step toward getting help. I can tell you that just by reading this, you have already taken your first step toward improving yourself and getting the help that you need.
We will work together in the right way for you, to allow you to make the positive changes that you want to make.
I work by:
- Listening to your needs and understanding them.
- Working with you to establish a clear set of goals that are both manageable and achievable.
- Helping to guide you throughout your journey so that you always feel supported and safe.
I am trained in many different styles of therapy. This means that you don’t need to worry about finding the ‘right style’ of therapy for you. I will flex and adapt between styles when necessary, creating a totally bespoke, expert therapeutic experience, just for you.
Your sessions will be between 50 and 60-minutes longs and will take in-person at my consulting rooms in Westhoughton, Bolton. Sessions can take also take place online or outside using Walk & Talk therapy – The choice is yours.
The expert help you need is available at Talking Steps Therapy.
Please get in touch or look at my website https://talkingstepstherapy.com if you would like any further information.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to working with you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- ADCHP(NC) Advanced Diploma in Hypno-Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Level 7)
- DCHP(NC) Diploma in Hypno-Psychotherapeutic Counselling – with distinction (Level 6)
- CHP(NC) Certificate in Hypnosis and Psychotherapy – with distinction
- BA Hons in Communication
Accreditations:
- UKCP – Fully accredited member
- Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) – Registered member
- National Society of Talking Therapies (NSTT) – Registered member
- NCHP Academic board member
Further Training
- Sleep, Insomnia, Sleep Disturbance (including nightmares) and Parasomnias – Specialist Course
- Working With Anxiety – Specialist Course
- Psychopathlogy – Specialist Course
- Safeguarding – Specialist Course
- Human Development and Sexuality – Specialist Course
- Diversities and Equalities – Specialist Course
- Research Methods – Specialist Course
- Delivering Online Therapy – Specialist Course
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
Sleep issues, night time anxiety, rumination, bad dreams, nightmares, reoccurring dreams, sleep paralysis or any other type of parasomnia.
Dream work.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
A free initial 15-20 minute consultation is available to ensure we are the right fit for each other.
Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy - £70 per hour (in-person or online)
Walk & Talk Therapy - £70 per hour (Based around Westhoughton, Bolton).
When I work
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My working hours are flexible so please get in contact to discuss a suitable appointment time.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Further information
Sessions are 50-60 minutes long.
I work in-room, online and outside (using Walk & Talk therapy).
Please get in touch for a free 15 minute consultation to find out how I can help.
