David Linford-Smith
Coaching & Psychotherapy
My Therapy Practice
I am a Relational, Humanistic & Integrative therapist using Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy as my primary therapeutic model, which I complement with elements of Existential Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, and Brainspotting.
As a qualified Psychologist and specialist in psychological trauma, I work with a trauma-informed approach,
co-creating and promoting personal empowerment and spontaneity of expression.
Empathetic in nature, with excellent communication skills, my personal and professional ethics are based on attunement, independence, autonomy, and inclusion.
As a Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapist, my practice is LGBTQ+ inclusive. I am committed to working with people whose native language is not English. My practice is disability-friendly, as well as neurodiversity-informed. I am an ADHD expert by experience.
My Qualifications
MSc Psychology (BPS Accredited)
Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy
Diploma in Integrative & Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Advanced Certificate in Couples Therapy
Certificate in Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional: Individual (CCTP-I)
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist:
Sex Trafficking & Sex Industry Exploitation (CCTS-S)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy:
DBT Accreditation Level 2
Brainspotting Practitioner: Phase 1 & 2
Diploma in Neuropsychology
My Therapeutic Services
I offer face-to-face appointments for people in Hull & East Yorkshire,
and online appointments for clients across the UK and the EU.
Individuals: Adults
Session length: 50 minutes
Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Bereavement & Loss, Identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Addiction, Trauma, PTSD, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Confidence, Suicide, Self-Harm, Chronic Pain.
Couples
Session length: 80 minutes
Relationship Issues, Conflict, Dealing with Loss, Communication Problems, Sexual Issues, Affairs, Dealing with Divorce, Falling in Love Again,
Mental Health, Anxiety & Depression, Family Life, Illness.
Complex Abuse
Session length: 50 minutes
I specialise in supporting adult survivors of physical, emotional, sexual and spiritual abuse in a religious or organisational setting. I also support adult survivors of Sex Trafficking & Sex Industry Exploitation. Using a unique blend of trauma-informed neuropsychology and psychotherapy, I can provide a sacred, safe and brave space for deep healing.
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Young People: 11 to 17
Session length: up to 50 minutes
Relationships, School Issues, Depression, Anxiety, Dealing with Change, Bullying, Identity & Sexuality, Bereavement & Loss, Trauma, Abuse, Spirituality, Family Problems.
Complex Mental Health: Adults
Limited Spaces
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Personality Disorders, Complex PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Suicide, Eating Disorders
Affordable Therapy
Limited Spaces
I am committed to providing a number of therapy spaces on a reduced-fee basis for students and those with low income. These are limited and allocated discretionally.