David Galindo

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About me

We are all unique, and so are you. Does it feel like things are getting too difficult for you? I am an Integrative Humanistic counsellor based in North London (MBACP) and I have been trained in a range of different therapeutic models. Therefore, I draw from different techniques being able to offer a therapy that it is right for you.

How do I practice, how I can help you?

No matter what your worries are, or how scared or defeated you may feel I will be supporting you. I want to offer you a safe environment in which to explore without fear any issues, problems or challenges that are causing you mental or emotional distress.

I believe that when you are truly listened to in a confidential and non-judgemental way you can really work through the difficulties gaining an invaluable insight into yourself and helping you grow, making you more resilient and better able to overcome difficult and stressful situations or events.

What can I help with?

You may be struggling with sleepless nights due to urgent worries, sometimes work can be incredibly stressful and relationships difficult and overwhelming. You may be feeling like you are losing your lust for life, as if you don’t enjoy the things you used to in the same way. You may be feeling sad and struggling with depression, the loss of a loved one, recently recovering from a breakup, or feeling stuck and not knowing how to carry on.

You may find yourself making the same mistakes over and over without even realising; counselling provides a safe space for you to explore situations and events with someone that will be supportive and will be with you through your journey.

Together we can explore what is going on for you and what is preventing you from building fulfilling and meaningful relationships. Counselling creates a relationship from which to focus in what really matters to you, helping you building the resources you need for the future.

Training, qualifications & experience

Training and Supervision 
 
I’ve completed my professional training in 2020 following 4 years of comprehensive study, I obtained a Post Graduate Advance Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling from CPPD London School. 
 
This course is a BACP accredited qualification, and I am also a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The BACP is the organisation ensuring that good practice and standards of practice are achieved consistently by individual members. 

I am also in regular clinical supervision which ensures I keep working ethically and within my competences, supervision helps me identifying areas for improvement in my knowledge, experience and practice and this helps me be more efficient with my clients becoming more understanding of the issues they present with. 

Qualifications: 
 
Post Graduate Advance Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling 
Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling 
Certificate in Person Centre and Counselling Skills 
Mental Health First Aid Course - by Charity MIND 
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 
Psychiatry, Psychopathology, Psychodynamics 
The Neuroscience of Attachment 
Working with Children and Young Adults 
Online and Telephone Counselling Certificate 
Imago Couples Therapy 
 
Experience: 

I started volunteering providing support to individuals struggling with chronic conditions. Volunteering for this National charity, I provided 1-2-1 support helping individuals regain their lost confidence, coming down to terms with their condition and the changes associated with it. 
 
Later, I worked as placement counsellor for an LGBTQ+ charity for two years before finishing my studies. Here, I provided therapeutic support for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, questioning their identity and sexual orientation. 

Since, I completed my studies I have been working in private practice, and I regularly support individuals experiencing high levels of anxiety, panic attacks, depression, feeling sad, stress, relationships issues, family dynamics, toxic relationships, among some of the issues I can support you with. 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 - £65.00

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

Face to face therapy sessions have a cost of:

West Hampstead £65 for assessment and ongoing therapy sessions (50 minutes)

Finsbury Park £60 for assessment and ongoing therapy sessions (50 minutes)

Online and Telephone Therapy from £60 for assessment and ongoing therapy sessions (50 minutes)

When I work

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welcoming new clients, please get in touch.

Further information

I deliver face to face therapy from two locations in North London: West Hampstead and Finsbury Park.

I also provide online therapy using the platform Zoom, this way of delivering therapy helps some clients becoming more open about themselves which makes therapy more helpful with their issues.

Concessions available upon request and available session times. Please, check when you contact me.

Unit 8, Hampstead West, 224 Iverson Road, London, Greater London, NW6 2HL

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

Zoom