David Sichel

About me and my therapy practice

As an experienced Integrative (-Relational) Therapist in West London I am someone who will listen to and respect your values and experiences.  I would offer you an opportunity to explore, in depth, your personal reasons for seeing me. Thereafter, I would encourage that our therapeutic work be collaborative and would support you in making your own decisions.  I aim to vary my approach in accordance with my clients’ individual needs. 

At the heart of my approach is a deep-rooted interest in human-beings and living – its pleasures and dis-eases – and helping people to overcome their problems, find more contentment and realise their potential.

Sessions are available during the week, day or evening, as well as on some Saturday mornings. Each session is 50 minutes long (with the first consultation up to 1 ¼ hours).

Practice description

I work from home in my therapy room which is suitably private and comfortable. 

My integrative (-relational) therapeutic approach is mainly humanistic in practice as well as drawing substantially from developmental and psychodynamic theory.  I respectfully emphasise the importance of self-awareness and the client's openness to experience both her/his inner and outer worlds.  My therapy work is also based upon attention to the developing therapeutic relationship between us. 

I also hold that human beings have the potential for spiritual development and, with support, to grow when faced with adversity.

My first session

An initial consultation session may last between 1 - 1 1/4 hours. At the time we’ll continue discussing the background and concerns that led to you contacting me. You may ask about my practice and how we might work together. My fee is £65 for the consultation; and the same amount thereafter. I offer a concessionary rate under certain circumstances. Please feel welcome to raise this with me when we meet.

What I can help with

Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Cultural issues, Depression, Health related issues, Identity issues, Life coaching, Loss, Men's issues, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Sex-related issues, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues

Types of therapy

Existential, Humanistic, Integrative, Psychodynamic, Psychosynthesis, Relational, Transpersonal

Clients I work with

Adults, Couples, Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainee, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long-term face-to-face work, Online counselling, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited