David Waite

EnjoyLife Counselling in Southwest Manchester for adults, couples, children and families.

Are you feeling that life could be a bit better, or even a lot better?

Either way and for whatever cause, be it big or small, counselling can usually help.

Please take time to phone, text or email me and I will get back to you to tell you a little about counselling in general and my service in particular. If you then want to know more, we could arrange to meet. If not, we can leave it at that. However, I do find that clients invariably benefit from the service, even if they come convinced it will not work for them.

When you think you have run out of people who will listen to the hard things in your life, I can be there for you.

I help all sorts of people, regardless of gender, age, race, disability, belief or status in life. My training enables me to work with a wide variety of issues. I list some here. I see children, adults, couples and families for issues including:

Anxiety, Depression, Work related stress, Other sources of stress, Suicidal thoughts, Addictions, Bereavement, Separation/divorce/legal, Loss of any sort, Bullying, Anger, Abuse of any sort, Domestic violence, Aggression, Self harm, Low self-confidence, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic-stress disorder, Post psychotic conditions, Relationship problems, Toxic relationships, Spirituality, Religious issues, Sexual and Gender issues, Trauma, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Hypersensitivity, Over medication, Aspergers support.

I am a Professional Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society and work to its ethical guidelines, so your confidentiality is paramount.  If you leave a message, please say what times are best for me to get back to you. I will not mention the reason for the call until I know it is you and you can talk.

I aim to meet new clients quickly. My primary aim is always to help you. I work weekdays including evenings. It’s usually best to text me in the first instance or email with a phone number.

My qualifications indicate my training and life experience, but my most important gift is to listen to your story and to be with you in your concerns, however challenging or difficult they may be. I will treat anything you say with professional confidence. I have work published in BACP journals. I am a counselling supervisor.

I offer a simple and effective meditation practice within my service.

Be sure to leave your phone number so I can text you in case my email goes to your spam box.

David Waite BSc Hon, Dip BA, MSc Counselling Psychology, MNCS (Prof Accred).

Author of professional self help book 'So Now I Get It' -

https://www.enjoylifecounselling.co.uk/so-now-i-get-it

I expect my clients to suffer from some element of trauma. Anxiety is normally a feature of that too.

Supporting victims of sociopathic behaviour is a speciality. This can cause enormous anxiety.

I am not funded by the NHS or any other body. My normal charge is £40 for a nominal hour for individuals and £65 for couples and families. I will consider a reduced fee in case of hardship.

When I take into account my expenses and the time each client gets over and above face to face time, my hourly rate is less than my window cleaner’s. I am happy my windows are clean but he doesn’t change my life.

Research of IAPT counsellor performances in 2017 indicated that less the 50% were effective. My effectiveness is ~95%.

Small Sample of Testimonies

I had to leave (counselling) due to work (starting) at the hospital but I am loving every minute it. I’ve changed so much this past year and never thought I would be where I am today and it’s thanks to your help. I have my Nan and your advice helping me and I couldn’t be happier.

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for helping me through a difficult time and for really listening. I really appreciated you taking the time to understand my situation and for believing I could come out the other side. Thank you for understanding and for helping me understand my situation more. Thank you for your patience and kindness. It meant so much.

Thank you for everything, David, I could not have done this without your support and guidance.

I have gained so much confidence with myself to be able to socialise with a lot of people being myself, I would like to thank you so much for helping me and standing by me.

Frankly its been useful to me and I felt so much better. I do appreciate you. Thanks for everything you have done for me.

Hi David, just thought I'd say hi and ask how you are! and thank you so so so so...much for everything,