David Matthews

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About me

We use the word ‘soul’ to mean something genuine, meaningful, that nourishes a deeper part of ourselves. Although not tangible, when we encounter soul it somehow feels more real than our everyday lives, and stirs a hidden longing within.

Soul-Centred Counselling speaks to this hidden longing. It helps us to move through and let go of the painful patterns of the past, and into a more expansive, soulful sense of ourselves, with more depth, creativity and joy, within and around us.

​"My period of counselling with David is recalled as hugely beneficial at a crisis point in my life. It has helped me to have confidence to gradually engage more with, and increase my enjoyment of life." (Previous Client)

Training, qualifications & experience

I originally trained in Integrative Psychosynthesis Counselling at Re-Vision, and qualifying in 2015. More recently I trained and qualified with the Institute of Embodied Psychotherapy. I have been working in Cornwall as a Soul-Centred Counsellor since 2020.

Some people come to see me because they are struggling to cope with a current life event, such as a loss, a trauma or relationship difficulties.

Some want to break unhelpful habits or behaviours, such as depression, anxiety, addiction or loneliness.

Some may want to heal their painful past, in which they may have experienced abandonment, neglect, trauma or abuse.

Others may not have a specific problem in mind, but instead want to find more creativity, connection, vitality and meaning in their lives.

Whatever your situation, you are welcome to get in touch, either to book an initial meeting, or if you have any further questions.

Member organisations

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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Creativity

Meaning

Spirituality

Meditation

Self-Expression

Joy

Living soulfully

Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle Unemployed
  • check_circle Refugees

Additional information

The first meeting is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, to see if we want to work together, with no commitment to continuing. The cost for this is £30.

My fee is currently £60 per hour, for face-to-face or online counselling sessions. Fees are payable in cash, or by BACS, by arrangement. I do also have a limited number of concessionary spaces. Please contact me for further details.

When I work

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I am located in Falmouth for face-to-face meetings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The Birdhouse, 12 Arwenack Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3JD

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)