Dave Latham
Person-centred/humanistic counsellorAbout Me
The complexity of life and the hardships that some people have to endure has always fascinated me, and having experienced many personal losses and life changing events myself, my passion has grown, and I would like the opportunity to “make a difference” and support those when it is most needed.
My role as your Counsellor is to help you to explore the feelings and emotions that are often related to your current/past life experiences. I offer you the opportunity to reflect on what is happening in your world and for me to support you therapeutically to explore alternative ways of copings and dealing with emotive issues, that impact negatively on your life and to family and friends that are dear to you..
I work with a person-centred approach to Counselling which means I believe you are the expert on your life. You can talk over any issue(s) openly and honestly, so you feel heard and understood and most importantly you will learn to articulate what you are feeling in a way that gives you the clarity needed to resolve any issue(s) and the strength to move forward with your life.
Issues often worked with
Types of therapy
Therapy offered
Client groups
Fees
Fees
Counselling: face to face and online, home visits considered.
£50 per session
£40 per session – Students*/Reduced Income.
Couples sessions £70.00
Home visits £65.00 per session (depending on locality).
£220 per package of 5 sessions
£180 per package of 5 sessions – Students*/Reduced Income.
£320 per package of 5 sessions for Couples therapy.
*Student Fees/Packages include letter/record of attendance as required by your college or university
Payment currently welcome by cash, payment app or bank transfer and PayPal
Training and qualifications
My professional development and training is ongoing; relevant qualifications/experience include:
CoE Diploma in Challenging-Behaviour-in-Children-and-Young-People 2020.
CoE Diploma in Anxiety Management 2020
A.C.T Accredited 2023 (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) moves away from focusing too closely on ‘symptom reduction’ towards teaching how to live in a stable and rewarding way. So it teaches how to get in touch with your values, how to act in accordance with them, how to be aware of ‘the you that is always there’, how to see your passing thoughts and feelings for just that, how to accept thoughts and feelings you don’t like without over-struggling with them, and so how to live mainly in the present.)
Diploma in Counselling Level 5 2007
NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care.
BACP-Certificate of Proficiency 2014.
Recently finishing working as a Cancer Speciality Counsellor-Patients/Families with Macmillan's.
SAIF Bereavement Care Associate Counsellor
Extensive training and work in : Schools-Children (and with Special Education needs) families with children Diagnosed with ADHD or Autism.
Pre/Post-Bereavement.(Including support of Children 8 years and above).
Experience of working with.
Families affected by the Condition MND -(Patients and Family members)
Relationship / Family Support Issues
Addictions-including Gambling
Mental Health issues.
Child Protection Issues/Safe Guarding.
Cancer Related Illnesses-supporting (Patient and Family Members). Vast Experience of Working with Families/Patients of loved ones that are Palliative.
Single/Separated Fathers.
Emotional Support for Carers-(past or current) the support for Carers is limited or non existent and i offer 1-1 support for anyone that is struggling to cope. If you are still caring then i can arrange home visits within the Halesowen or Wyre Forest Area.
June 2015-Working in Partnership with Kidderminster Youth Centre offering Counselling and Emotional Support to Children and Young Adults in the Kidderminster Area.
April 2015-Working in association with Gordon Moody offering therapeutic support for individuals affected by gambling issues and other allied addictions.
April 2018 Counsellor in Partnership with Our Way Self Advocacy, providing one to one support for people with learning disabilities.
I also have experience with working with Elderly, Support Children ages 8 and above.
I offer couples sessions
Home Visits considered based on location and Safety factors.
SKYPE/FACETIME/ZOOM (other similar internet platforms) Counselling Sessions.
I also offer 1-1 Support for Counselling Students during their study period.
I regularly look to expand and develop my skills and knowledge, I have also obtained many other qualifications and certificates as part of my continuing professional development, including:
Psychological First Aid
scientific and Applied perspective on Bereavement: Ways to bridge the gap.
Complex Issues: Delivering Best Practice in Palliative and End of Life Care.
An Integrative look at Trauma
Understanding Autism
Cognitive Analytic Therapy
Multi-Agency Child Protection
Understanding Relationships
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
C.B.T Skills 2019
Verified professional membership
Dave Latham