David Lloyd-Hoare

Working Hours:

Tuesday - 9am - 5pm

Wednesday 9am - 5pm

Thursday 9am - 5pm

Friday 9am - 5pm

If you're looking for a qualified and experienced therapist in Paignton, then you need look no further, as I provide a full range of counselling and psychotherapy services in and around Torbay and the surrounding areas. Including Preston, Paignton, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Brixham, Totnes and Kingsteignton.

Please read through the extensive range of counselling services that I offer, or contact me with any questions or queries. I also provide an online counselling service.

People begin counselling for a variety of reasons such as depression, anxiety, work or relationship issues, a long-term feeling of dissatisfaction, or an immediate life changing crisis.

Your decision to begin counselling or psychotherapy is an indication of your strength, hope, and a deeply held belief  in the potential that problems can become more manageable, that life can become more fulfilling, and that your relationships can function well.

In therapy together, we’ll create a relationship to help you discover and change patterns of feeling, thinking, and relating that may be causing you to feel stuck, confused, or overwhelmed. In a safe and trusting environment, our conversations will unfold in the space and time you need to get to know yourself better and become free to follow your life goals and desires. I will support you as fully as possible in your search to find how best to move forward, in the areas of your life you choose to explore.

It would be a privilege to meet with you for a consultation to explore whether counselling with me feels right for you. I welcome your enquiry by phone or email. Counselling can make a significant positive change to your life.

I have been working as a qualified psychotherapist for a period of twenty four years. Although my original experience of this type of work began in 1987 when I worked for a number of years as a counsellor for the Samaritans based in she Greater Manchester area. During that time I worked with issues of abuse, extreme states, addiction, crisis and relationship conflicts.

I hold the qualifications Batchelor of Science with Honours, Diploma in Advanced Counselling, Diploma in Clinical Supervision, Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR Certified Practitioner, Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming, having trained at the Iron Mill Institute in Exeter. Thereafter I undertook four years Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy Training.

I am currently in private practice working with fifteen clients per week. I treat the many and varied emotional difficulties that people experience, including stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. I am experienced as a Relationship Counsellor, and I have worked extensively with physical, emotional and sexual abuse trauma. 

I receive referrals from local doctors and Torbay Council. I have worked with Torbay Social Services as a Psychotherapist working with the Child Protection Department counselling offending adults. For a number of years I worked as a counsellor contracted to the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary employee assistance program. 

I am also currently contracted to the NHS, and working within the High Intensity Psychosocial Service offered for individuals recovering from alcohol or substance misuse. 

I have taught and co-facilitated the B.A.C.P. Accredited Diploma-Level Counselling course at The Iron Mill Institute, Nr Truro, Cornwall and have delivered training in corporate settings.