DMS Counselling

23/04/2024

Hi everyone, please know that I am once again accepting new applications for private clients. Feel free to contact me through Facebook or my website at www.dmscounselling.com, for more information and to submit a request, including a free introductory call.

16/03/2024

Please be aware that due to personal reasons I am not currently taking on new private clients; I will continue to see already-contracted clients as promised and will update when I am once again in a position to accept new clients. Thank you for your patience and understanding. -David

25/12/2022

Christmas can be a challenging time, there's probably no other day under which there's so much social and societal pressure to get it "right". Whatever a good Christmas means to you - whether that be a day of joy, a day of avoiding conflict, or simply doing whatever you want to do - I hope that today delivers. Merry Christmas, everyone!

11/12/2022

However you feel about scenes like this with the recent weather, my therapy room remains open; if you can't be here in person then sessions via Zoom or by phone are still available, whatever the weather!

03/12/2022

Please be aware that my active working hours are changing; I am available for sessions on Saturday between 9:30 and 7:00, and from Tuesday to Friday between 9:30 and 13:00. This applies to both in-person and digital sessions.

If you have any queries about availability then please get in touch.

25/03/2022

Sometimes we all need to unwind, even our four-legged friends! Counselling provides us a sanctuary, a place to escape to, a place to be whoever and however we want to be, without the fear of judgement or shame. Whether you wish to talk, to clear your head, to rant and rave or to simply sit and relax, counselling can help.

16/03/2022

Here's the thing about being seen; we can't control how others see us, but we are blessed with the unique power to know who we are. If we can see ourselves, and know ourselves to be true, then nobody else can ever change that. They may challenge it, they may encourage us to look at ourselves in new ways, but ultimately, we are the ones with the power to define ourselves, both as we are, and to choose who we grow to be.

25/12/2021

Merry Christmas!

The holidays can throw up all sorts of challenges for us, whether we are thrown together with family or forced apart, combined with all the societal pressures and darker days... it's fair to say that the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, often, sadly, isn't.

However you spend your day, even if it's spent shying away and just doing what makes you happy, remember that there's no "right" way to do Christmas, or any other day. Your life if yours.

08/12/2021

As we face new and familiar challenges posed by the Omicron variant, many of us may be feeling isolated or afraid, particularly during the holidays.

My practice will remain open to those who wish to visit in person, though I also offer virtual sessions via Zoom or Skype. Counselling is about offering you a space to simply be, whatever form that may take, so whether you are unable to travel due to Covid restrictions or you simply feel more at peace in your own space, I will work with you to deliver the best possible environment for your counselling journey.

28/08/2021

"Toxic masculinity" is one of the biggest buzzwords of the last few years, but what this actually means seems to depend on who's talking about it. In the first part of my deep dive into masculinity, I use Jungian archetypes to look at what masculinity means for all of us, regardless of gender, and what "non-toxic" masculinity may look like.

We're always hearing about toxic masculinity, but what does it mean for us? Is there such a thing as non-toxic masculinity, and if so, how do we embrace it?

27/08/2021

My website would not have been possible without the amazing people at Canvass.

I didn't know where to start when it came to creating a site for my new practice but Canvass' approach appealed to me immediately, as they made an effort to understand not only my immediate needs but every other factor, to deliver a truly bespoke experience.

Their communication throughout the project was second-to-none, always providing valuable feedback and recommendations to support what I was hoping to achieve. They went above and beyond not only to surpass my expectations but to further inspire me too. The whole experience was rewarding as not only do I now have an outstanding website - complete with personalised one-to-one training and advice - but I feel more confident and empowered to take my business to new heights. Many designers may meet the brief of their clients but few truly care in the way that Canvass do.

I would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone, regardless of their needs or level of proficiency. It's not just a job, to me or to them; through their advice and hard work they have become an indispensable part of my journey.

22/08/2021

My logo was created by the amazing Justine's Art. Since it's not just a brand, but a symbol of my journey and my philosophy as a counsellor, I wanted to work with someone who would not only treat my commission as another piece of work but who would recognise its value to me and my practice. I found this in Justine, and more.

Her communication was excellent and she made every effort to understand what I was trying to achieve, giving valuable feedback and suggestions that really helped to turn my nebulous idea into something I could feel proud to display. Nothing was too much of a bother and she not only delivered but also gave me confidence.

I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone looking for fantastic visual designs, her range is incredible because she doesn't only listen to your brief but she gets to understand it, seeing all that you hope to achieve, elevating an initial pitch into something truly special.

Thank you, Justine, and to all who provided valuable feedback!