David Billington
he/him
Holistic
Insightful
Positive
Overview
Verified -
16+ years experience
Works with individuals only
Usually responds within 48 hours
Typically £100 per individual session
Offers concession rates
Offers free 20 minute introduction
Online sessions only
Male
About me
I'm interested in the fundamentals of life and how to live it well, and I believe that there is more to each of us than we might know. I love seeing people discover unknown resources within themselves, finding out that they are bigger than their problems, rather the other way around. I can't promise solutions to all life's problems (who can?) but I can offer an empathetic, informed and supportive space to help you find the solutions or approaches that are true to who you are.
I'm a white male in my 50's, originally from Canada, and I have lived in a few different countries. I've worked with people from across a spectrum of cultural, racial and economic backgrounds and sexual identities. I'm the Director of the DRI Centre for Dream Studies and I lecture on Jungian theory, spiritual perspectives on therapy and similar subjects at CCPE.
My approach to individual therapy
Life can be so hard. From time to time, any of us may feel stuck, frustrated, or directionless. Maybe you feel like you're getting in your own way, maybe you feel like it's something external. Maybe you can't even put your finger on what the problem is.
I believe life goes better when we understand and accept ourselves. When we understand ourselves, we know how our character and experience continuously shape our lives. When we accept ourselves, we can forgive ourselves our mistakes and try to continue evolving and learning.
I offer space and tools for understanding and accepting yourself, starting with an empathetic and positive therapeutic relationship. I can't do your work for you, though, so I will always challenge you to try things out for yourself and go beyond the limits of the familiar. And I listen to feedback from you.
Our first individual session
I offer an initial 20-minute initial call, which is a chance for you to ask any questions you may have, and for us to talk about what you want from therapy, discuss scheduling, and get a feel for whether we think we can work with each other.
Our first full-length session will be a chance to talk more in depth about what has brought you to therapy. I will also take a brief history of your major life events, relationships and general background, and discuss any risks and issues that could affect the therapy. Then we will discuss the appropriate format and style of therapy for you (it's not one-size fits all) and hopefully leave with you some things to consider until the next session.
My specialities
Anxiety
Career issues
Depression
Life transitions
Self-esteem and confidence
Additional areas of expertise
Stress, Sleep issues, Separation or divorce and Relationship issues
Therapy styles
Integrative Therapy
Transpersonal Therapy
My schedule
Sessions are typically 50 minutes
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Verified accreditations
UKCP Psychotherapist (2011162408)
Experience
4+ years of professional training
500+ hours of training and 450+ hours working with clients
Masters-level qualification (Level 7+)
160 - 250 hours of personal therapy
Accredited by UKCP
Other qualifications
MA Transpersonal Psychotherapy (distinction), 2014
Diploma, Integrative Transpersonal Counselling & Psychotherapy
Diploma, Adult Supervision
Certificate, Advanced Dreamwork
Member, UKCP