About me
Many of the people I work with have a sense that something has always been "not quite right," even if they can't point to anything obviously traumatic in their past. They may have grown up feeling emotionally unseen, unsupported, or having to manage on their own — often becoming the ones others rely on, while finding it hard to ask for help themselves. Now they may struggle with anxiety, low self-worth, relationship or family difficulties, or a feeling of being different or disconnected..
I offer a thoughtful, relational therapy for adults who want to understand how their early experiences shaped them, and who want to develop a kinder, more secure relationship with themselves and others. My approach is warm and unhurried — I'll follow your lead, but I'll also gently notice what's emerging, including the feelings that are harder to name.
As an ex-boarder, I also work with people affected by the long-term emotional impact of boarding school.
If you'd like to explore counselling, you’re welcome to book an introductory call or get in touch by email or text.
Training, qualifications & experience
- CPACB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- BSc (Honours) in Psychology with Counselling (First class Honours)
The Open University - Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society
- I have experience working with anxiety, depression, stuckness, family and relationship issues, life transitions the effects of childhood trauma.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Boarding School Syndrome
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£50.00 per session
Additional information
Short-notice bookings available : Get seen in-person or online in 24 hours.
Email : therapy@davidhoulistoncounselling.com
You can also self-book:
https://www.bookmytherapy.co.uk/book/david-houliston-2
When I work
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Further information
I can do home visits in the local area as well as Walk and Talk.
