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David Bell Integrative Psychotherapist and Counselling Psychologist London E8David Bell:

Trainee Integrative Psychotherapist & Counselling Psychologist (UKCP Student Member)

My name is David Bell. I have a background in social care, providing group and one-to-one support in community-based organisations.

I also provide training for clinicians and social workers around what it is like to experience trauma and what we need to do as a profession to make life easier and gentler for the people we work with.

I have a passion for empowerment and making sure everyone has a voice.

It’s not easy being a human being. Life can be tricky, upsetting and messy. Sometimes we can’t focus and we worry we’re making the wrong decisions. My objective is to provide a welcoming, safe and non-judgmental environment for people to explore anything they believe is impacting their mental health.

Through taking the time to unpack what the world is looking like for you and what’s making things tricky, alongside what makes you tick and where you’d like to be in the future, the objective is to find new and fulfilling ways of understanding yourself and where you fit into this world.

Therapy can help with trauma, whether it happened over a short period of time, or it’s lots of upsetting and invalidating events that build up over time.

Equally, therapy can offer support with work, lifestyle, and relationship issues – the stuff of everyday life that gets all of us bent out of shape from time to time.

It might be helpful to know that my work is ‘integrative’, which means I bring a range of different ideas and approaches to therapy, along with a rich background in how the mind and body work together, and practical techniques for soothing yourself based on neuroscience and biology. I would always want to be guided by what works best for you.

However, just to give you an idea of what people bring, I have experience with life transitions, gender identity, grief and bereavement, neurodiversity, racism and structural discrimination, suicidality, relationships and family dynamics, childhood trauma, challenges with drugs and alcohol, and unhelpful coping mechanisms.

Every person is different and I don’t make any assumptions about why someone might come to therapy.

Whatever your reason, I recognise that you’re a ‘whole person’, with lots going on outside the sessions too. I understand that life will ‘get in the way’ from time to time but if you have the willingness to engage, and sometimes to challenge yourself, then that’s all we need to get going.

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David Bell – Working Hours

Saturday – In-person morning and evening (ideally morning)

Sunday – In person morning and evening (ideally morning)

Clients David Bell Works With

Client Issues David Deals With

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Childhood Trauma & PTSD

Helping overcome ongoing adverse events experienced as a child.

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Career Counselling & Coaching

Offering people guidance with choosing, building or changing their career path.

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Life Transitions

Dealing with important changes or adjustments in your life that impact you.

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Chronic Pain & Illness

Preventing a detriment to the physical & psychological well-being of the sufferer

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Sexual Orientation (LGBTQIA+)

Helping you support your gender, romantic or sexual identity issues.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Helping you to rebuild a sense of safety.

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Low Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

Explore the roots of your low self-esteem issues & address your current symptoms.

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Substance Abuse & Addiction

Helping you to explore the underlying causes of your addiction issues.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Helping overcome behavioural patterns.

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Bereavement, Grief & Loss

Supporting you through grief & adjusting to a new life.

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Codependency

Overcome control issues, low self-esteem, poor boundaries & ‘saviour’ mentality.

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Work & Family Conflict Issues

Seeking resolution through short-term goal-oriented forms of counselling.

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Domestic & Emotional Abuse

Mental and Emotional Abuse is the deliberate & unethical misuse of power.

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Relationships

Exploring feelings about current & past relationships, or relationships in general.

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Eating Disorders

When your relationship to food is complicated or beyond your control.

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Trauma

Helping you to talk openly & receive support about your traumatic experience.

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Gender Identity Issues

Giving you a safe space to explore & express your feelings without judgement.

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Attachment-Based Issues

Identifying past attachment patterns & developing new healthier attachment skills.

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Bullying

A repeated characteristic pattern of behaviour directed towards it's victims.

Therapy Modalities David uses With Clients

Training and Qualifications

– BA Philosophy, PGDip Psychology, MA criminology, Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (ongoing)

Previous Therapeutic Experience

– I have worked as a support worker for many years, in a range of different environments – for the last eight years, primarily with refugees and young people who are feeling suicidal.

– I provide training for psychiatrists, doctors, social workers and researchers around intergenerational and secondary trauma, including what it is like to experience trauma and what we need to do as professionals to make life easier and gentler for people who are seeking support.

– I have experience providing dialectical behaviour therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Therapy?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

Will Information About Me Be Safe & Secure?

It is quite normal to be hesitant when it comes to sharing private and intimate information about yourself with a stranger. You may fear that you will receive judgment from your therapist, or that your therapist will share your details with others.

HQ Therapy Rooms takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Our therapists are required to keep everything said in therapy sessions between you, just like your doctor is required to keep your records private.

For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

Can I Contact You For Advice About Getting Therapy?

Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply get in touch with us using the low-cost help and advice form and one of our fully qualified therapists can work with you to make sure you get the right advice you need in order to receive the correct low-cost therapy and counselling services you require.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored to the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced-rate therapy to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.

Book a Low-Cost Therapy Assessment With Us

<<< If you are ready to begin therapy, click the low-cost assessment button to start your therapeutic journey. If you still feel a bit unsure about taking those first steps then don’t hesitate to contact us for some help. >>>

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