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Our flaws are what makes us unique, beautiful and wonderfully human

Welcome to David Sheppard Counselling

I offer a compassionate counselling service in Leeds, and online throughout the UK. I'm available to work with anyone who may feel lost, confused, sad or anxious. Together we can create a place of safety to discuss your life, and any issues you are experiencing. Therapy can give you tools to navigate through life's up and downs and can help strengthen your sense of self. I believe that our perceptions of our own brokenness can be viewed differently. That our flaws are what makes us unique, beautiful and wonderfully human.

About me

My own experiences of struggling with my mental health brought me to therapy's door. Through therapy I was introduced to ideas, tools, and most importantly, provided with a space of safety where I could simply be me. In short, it changed my life.

Incredible and lasting change can take place when we begin to understand ourselves and how we relate to others. Through therapy we can learn to manage the intensity of our feelings in healthier ways.

Level 4 diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Registered with and Accredited by the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Qualified EMDR Therapist (The EMDR Academy)
Qualified Couples Therapist (UK Counselling Network)

About me

Is Therapy For Me?

People seek counselling for many different reasons. Therapy can often be viewed as a last resort, or only appropriate for people suffering extreme trauma, or who are unbalanced and unstable. This mischaracterisation causes many of us to feel reluctant to reach out for help when life becomes increasingly difficult.

Counselling can benefit all, no matter what stage of life’s journey you’re at; From uncertainty about the future, friction in relationships, to making hard decisions, the desire for self-improvement, struggling to be assertive, or simply to talk to someone outside of your social circles who will listen and not judge you.

My Therapeutic Approach

As an integrative therapist, I use different therapeutic approaches to address your needs. This comes from my belief that there is no 'one size fits all', and our life experiences are unique to us.

The approaches I draw from are Person-centred, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution focused therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing).

Examples of what I can help with

Stress
Anxiety
Trauma
EMDR
Work Related Issues/Stress
Relationship Struggles
Family Dynamics
Couples Counselling
Self-Improvement
Depression, low-mood and suicidal ideation
Grief
Faith and religious transition
Anything else you may need help or guidance with

Appointments & Fees

Times for appointments are based around your availability wherever possible.

Free 20 minute introductory call to discuss what you're looking for through counselling.
Sessions are £60 for 50 mins.
Couples sessions last 1 hour and are £80 per session.
EMDR sessions last 90 minutes and are £75 per session.

Concessions may be given to Trainee Counsellors at £40 per session (subject to availability).

Payment can be made via bank transfer prior to each session.

I require 24 hours notice for any cancellation or rescheduling of a session.

There may still be a charge if cancellations are made under 24 hours.

Have a question? Contact me.

To speak with me about how counselling can help you and how we could work together, please get in touch for an initial assessment.