The Cheltenham Centre for Trauma Therapy

Testimonials

“I found David to be patient and kind which was extremely important to me, having never gone through the experience of counselling before. I found the process to be incredibly helpful, leaving me with much greater clarity of how my past experiences shaped my negative feelings today and importantly, how to manage and overcome those feelings. I would certainly recommend David.”

HSM


“I came to therapy at a very difficult point in my life, feeling overwhelmed and stuck. From the very beginning, I felt genuinely heard and supported by David. His patience, calm presence created a space where I could begin to process things at my own pace. Over time, that steady support became a key part of my recovery. I’m truly grateful for the guidance and compassion experienced throughout the process.”

MC


“I had existed in a life which had left me subject to being bullied in my relationships and always feeling unseen and unheard. I found the strength to change those relationships, to make better choices and to be with people who appreciated and valued me for who I am. I have now have connection with those who see a real me and to who I know I have meaning.”

PB


“I came to therapy doubtful that it would make any difference as I tried to cope with my life being turned upside down and inside out. In my journey I found a different me and a different way of understanding where I was, how to cope and to believe that life could be different. I was finally liberated to be me and to know that was ok.”

SE


“David has not only supported me to return from an unsustainable lifestyle to one with a bright future, but has helped me to resolve intolerable stresses in my working life which were affecting the whole of my life.

He has helped me to understand the relationship that we all have between our internal selves and our external environments: especially how to favour the former in order to be at peace with the latter.”

DW