Here's a bit about David from his website:
I am a counsellor and EMDR practitioner (https://www.davidbenjamintherapy.com/approach.html) . I offer face-to-face therapy sessions, including video calls if needed.
I was adopted as a young child so I understand the issues and challenges that come with that, I now work with many adopted adults in this country and abroad.
I became a therapist after volunteering all my adult life working with children and young people and prison work. I wanted to formalise that as I enjoy making a difference to people's lives. I am friendly, empathic and offer a safe space for you to explore any difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity, family issues, post-natal depression, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, self esteem and confidence. I take a trauma informed integrative (https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/therapy-types/integrative-therapy) therapeutic approach (https://www.davidbenjamintherapy.com/approach.html) . You will have your own space to talk about whatever you come to me with; there is no rush, it's a gentle way of exploring things.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (https://www.bacp.co.uk/) (MBACP). I achieved my Foundation degree Arts (FdA) in Counselling, after attaining levels 2 and 3 in counselling. The Foundation degree involved two years of training and over 100 hours of supervised counselling practice. I have a CPCAB (http://www.cpcab.co.uk/) diploma and certification in EMDR from the Dominic Beirne School of Clinical Hypnosis & Psychotherapy (https://www.hypnosis-nlp.co.uk/home.php) and also the flash technique and dyadic resourcing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0ZiyerhzMc) . Because of my interest in adoption, I also completed the Attachment Matters (http://search3.openobjects.com/kb5/newcastle/fsd/service.page?id=q66kXtn8xa4) and 'Healing your Inner Child' training, developed by Nancy Maillie. www.nmtrauma.co.uk
More at https://www.davidbenjamintherapy.com/
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