David Linford-Smith

I am a qualified (UK Level 7), BACP-registered Integrative Psychotherapist with Relational Transactional Analysis as my primary therapeutic model, which I complement with elements of Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Brainspotting.

I have been in supervised clinical practice since 2018 and adhere to the ethical framework and professional standards of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).

I work with a trauma-informed approach, co-creating and promoting personal empowerment and spontaneity of expression. 

In addition to therapy, I offer Life Coaching and Executive Coaching. I am a qualified, Senior Accredited Coach with the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC).

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.

My  Core Qualifications

Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (UK Level 7)

MSc Psychology (BPS-Accredited UK Level 7)

​Diploma in Integrative & Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counselling (UK Level 6)

​Advanced Certificate in Couples Therapy

​Certificate in Therapeutic Work with Children & Young People

Certificate in Life Coaching 

​Brainspotting Practitioner: Phase 1 & 2 (Brainspotting UK)

Fees

Individual therapy sessions last for 50 minutes (£65) and couples therapy sessions are 80 minutes (£110). 

I provide a number of therapy spaces at a reduced fee for students and those on low income. These are limited and allocated discretionally.

I specialise in supporting clients with complex trauma and childhood issues, providing a safe, brave, and supportive environment to explore difficult and challenging themes.

I work with adults on an individual basis as well as couples. In addition to my core psychotherapy training, I hold an Advanced Certificate in Couples Therapy and work with a range of issues including relationship breakdowns, infidelity, dealing with divorce, communication problems, and sexual issues.

Although I work primarily with adults, I offer a range of therapy services for young people aged 13 - 17 years old. I hold a Certificate in Therapeutic Work with Children & Young People.

I am also trained in Brainspotting: a powerful, focused treatment method that identifies, processes and releases core neurophysiological sources of emotional or body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of challenging symptoms.

As well as clinical work, I offer a range of coaching services for personal and professional development. I use many of my psychotherapeutic skills to dive into deep discovery for growth. 

Empathetic in nature, with excellent communication skills, my personal and professional ethics are based on attunement, independence, autonomy, and inclusion. I work with a Trauma-Informed approach, co-creating and promoting personal empowerment and spontaneity of expression.

With training in Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapy, 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.