David Weale

I am a transactional analysis (TA) psychotherapist and counsellor. I work with both individuals and couples. TA provides very helpful models to help explore why and how we feel about ourselves and our life experiences. It is a modality that is easy to share with clients. That said, I do not bring much theory into the room. The most important thing is for us to establish a comfortable and relaxed relationship so that you can feel confident and safe enough to be able to bring your thinking to our work.  Often, just hearing your thoughts out loud, instead of only thinking about them can make a huge amount of difference and make you feel lighter with a sense of relief and release. To help this happen, I provide a safe, confidential and comfortable space either face to face or online, in which you can begin to explore what is troubling and confusing you. I offer a consistent and gentle approach so that you can begin to make sense of your thoughts and feelings. But I will also challenge you at times! However, there will be no judgement at all so that you can be as open as you want to be. My role is to listen and reflect back to you. My specialisms are LGBTQA+ issues, specifically those experienced by gay men and couples. I also work with autism, ADHD. self-esteem and self-confidence, addiction, and compulsive sexual behaviours like Chemsex. I also work with boarding school survivors. Prior to being a therapist I was in education for many years in both the primary and secondary sectors, private and state. I have gained years of experience in managing bullying, learning difficulties, adolescence, self-esteem, motivation, parenting and emotional difficulties. GETTING STARTED: The first step can feel daunting and I never underestimate the courage it takes to reach out and seek support. If you decide you would like to see me, here is what to do. I don't mind if you email me or call me. I offer a free initial session so that we can meet. In that first session, we will talk about what brings you to therapy and what you hope to get from the process. You will also have the chance to ask me questions about how I work. There is no commitment beyond that first session. If however, you feel that you would like to work with me then we will sort out a regular time and day for you to attend weekly sessions. Each session is 50 minutes. The work is open-ended which means you may only need a few sessions or you may find that you continue in therapy for some time. The space is yours until you decide you no longer need it. If you have issues that are causing anxiety and are impacting on your life, then please get in touch. Therapy is about change and about gaining a greater awareness of behaviours and feeling that might have a negative impact on your life. It is about becoming more autonomous and free from patterns of behaviour that hold you back.