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David | Counsellor - Trauma-informed Therapist - Life Coach
Introduction
Hi, I’m David.
I began my therapeutic work in 2010, driven by a desire to understand myself and connect more deeply with others. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in counselling and a Graduate Diploma in Sociology and have continued to develop my practice through training in, trauma-informed somatic approaches, sound therapy, and breathwork.
My work is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), with a strong emphasis on how early experiences shape our nervous systems, relationships, and sense of self. I believe healing happens through safety, curiosity, and compassion, and I work at a pace that honors each person’s inner world
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I’ve worked as a school counsellor, mental health worker, and therapist in private practice, supporting people aged 16 to 76, in person and online. I work with issues including relationship difficulties, grief, anxiety, depression, sexuality, and the long-term impacts of trauma.
I live in rural Waikato, New Zealand. Outside of work, I enjoy swimming, music, reading, and writing. I’ve been married for over 20 years, and am a father of four, toddlers and teens.
Warm Regards
David
Online therapy
I offer counseling to people from all over NZ as well as internationally using the Whereby video conferencing platform.I will send you a code, and all you need to do is;
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Qualifications and registrations
Bachelor's Degree in Counselling (Laidlaw College)
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Sociology) (Massey University)
Internal Family Systems Trauma Treatment Course (Frank Anderson - IFS Lead Trainer)
Integrative sex and couples therapy course - (CSTIP) (ISTI)
Clinical Trauma Specialist course (Family Therapy) (CCTS) (TII)
Breathwork Fundamentals (Free to Breathe)
Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model & Deepening Module (IFS Institute)
Imago Fundamentals (Couples therapy) (Imago Institute)
Sexual violence support workshop (SOS Kaipara)
ANZMHA - Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association
I offer therapy in
Specialisations
- 1. Parts Work (Informed by IFS)
- 2. Anxiety
- 3. developmental Trauma
- 4. Grief
- 5. Sex Therapy
- 6. PCT Talk Therapy
Most common issues I support people with:
Developmental trauma/ Cptsd—Accepting the past and moving forward
Grief—Loss of a Loved One
Anxiety—Overwhelm and Panic Attacks
Geriatric therapy—Making peace with the past and how to accept the present
Individual and Relational Sexual Issues and Challenges
Therapies offered
Areas of counselling I can help with
- ✓ Abuse
- ✓ Anxiety
- ✓ Being assertive
- ✓ Grief & loss
- ✓ Bullying
- ✓ Burnout
- ✓ Communication
- ✓ Self confidence
- ✓ Depression
- ✓ Fear
- ✓ Feeling lonely
- ✓ Jealousy
- ✓ Low self esteem
- ✓ Panic attack
- ✓ Parenting
- ✓ Post-traumatic stress disorder
Fees
Online- $100 Individual Counselling
- $130 Couples Counselling
In-Person (Waihi Central) (upon request)
- $120 Individual Counselling
- $150 Couples Couselling
House-Calls (Local - Waihi, Waihi Beach)
- $120 Individual Couselling
- $150 Couples Counselling
* An note on couples counselling - I suggest each partner has at least one individual session before we begin working together, to support self-reflection, clarity, and a more grounded engagement in the shared process.
$15 - $20 travel fee will be added for house calls further afield in locations such as Paeroa, Katikati, Bowentown, and Athenree.
I also have a sliding scale, so if there are financial stressors, I am happy to offer lower fees. Which can be discussed on initial communication.
*With the exception of an emergency, a minimum of 24 hours notice is required for cancellations. If not you will be charged half of the session rate for the time slot.
Availability (Opening hours)
| Monday | 9am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 4pm |
| Friday | 9am - 4pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
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