David Carter – Qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor & Mindset Coach
BA (Hons), DPC, Dip Life Coach, MBACP, Senior Member ACCPH.
About Me
The therapy I offer is tailored to the unique needs of each person I meet, and always grounded in ethical practice, compassionate connection, and respect for the courage it takes to seek help. Whether you’re facing anxiety, trauma, stress, life transitions, or other areas of emotional discomfort, I bring both extensive professional training and real-world insight to walk alongside you on your healing journey.
My Why
My own journey has significantly shaped the way I work. Having lived through complex trauma, addiction, and a sense of not belonging, I understand how isolating and overwhelming life can sometimes feel. What helped me most was the acceptance I found in therapy, and the healing this brought through being truly seen and heard. That experience instilled in me a profound belief in therapy, and its ability to bring awareness, ease internal conflict, and support meaningful change. This has led me to a deep immersion in therapeutic approaches that I offer to others in my therapeutic practice. My lived experience has equipped me with understanding and genuine empathy for the challenges my clients may face, allowing me to authentically and compassionately connect with their experiences.
How We Work Together
With over 20 years’ experience in care and therapeutic settings, I understand the importance of feeling safe, respected, and heard. I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy to adults, young people, and teenagers. We may also incorporate Mindset Coaching techniques where helpful. These methods allow us to explore your past, present, and future, helping you understand how your experiences have shaped you, impact current challenges, and help facilitate ahealing resolution. I work integratively, meaning I draw on a range of therapeutic modalitiessuch as Transactional Analysis (TA), humanistic, CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and narrative therapy to support your unique needs. I provide a calm, confidential space where you can explore challenges, build resilience, and grow in self-awareness, self-compassion and confidence.
What to Expect
Clients often describe my approach as calm, authentic, and compassionate. Sessions are relational, meaning that the therapeutic relationship itself becomes the safe foundation for growth. The trust, empathy, and collaboration we build together are central to the work, helping you feel seen, understood, and validated as you explore both the difficulties and your strengths. Therapy with me is not something “done to you,” but a shared process where your voice, needs, and hopes guide the way.
Areas I Work With
• Anxiety, fear & limiting beliefs – building resilience, emotional clarity, and self-trust.
• Trauma – including developmental, relational, and complex trauma.
• Addiction – including support for those in recovery and those affected by addiction.
• Teenagers & young adults – supporting confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience.
• Men and masculinity – exploring identity, emotional expression, and societal expectations.
• Life transitions – such as grief and loss, separation, career change, parenting, or navigating later life.
• Attachment & relationships – understanding how early experiences shape connection, trust, and intimacy.
Qualifications & Memberships
• BA (Hons)
• Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
• Qualified Life Coach (Mindset)
• Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
• Senior Member of the Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists (ACCPH)
• Committed to continuing professional development
Get in Touch
Taking the first step into therapy can feel daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. It is important to me that you find the right therapist for you, I therefore offer a free, informal consultation so you can ask any questions and see if you feel we might be a good fit for one another. Sometimes the first step is simply starting the conversation.