David Havelock

Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)

Anxiety disorders specialist

Hello, my name is David, and I am an accredited CBT therapist with over 25 years of experience in working with adults with mental health difficulties and distress. I’ve worked in both NHS and Private settings.

CBT is a very collaborative therapy and I believe in working together with you to find the best route forward to deal with your difficulties. Finding new ways of thinking and being can be challenging but rewarding and I always do my utmost to help you make positive changes. I endeavour to make therapy a safe place where you can be yourself, and we can build a therapeutic relationship together.

David is a specialist in the treatment of the follwing problems:

  •  Anxiety - Stress

  • Anxiety - Generalised (GAD)

  • Anxiety - Health

  • Panic / Panic Attacks

  • Anxiety - Social

  • Anxiety - Phobias

  • Emetophobia (Specific Fear of Vomit)

  • Depression - Low Mood

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Trauma - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Trauma - Road Traffic Accidents

  • Work - Stress

David is also highly experienced in the treatment of the following problems:

  • Anxiety - Performance 

  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

  • Perinatal Anxiety

  • Perinatal Depression

  • Depression - Seasonal Affective Disorder

  • Perfectionism

  • Health conditions - Acute / Long Term

  • Pregnancy & Birth

  • Skin/Hair picking (tricotillomania / dermatillomania)

  • Sleep - Problems

  • Sleep - Insomnia

  • Tinnitus

David has also taught CBT in University at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and has regularly supervised trainee therapists.

He is fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS certificate as well as receiving regular supervision in line with the professional requirements of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists.

Therapies David can offer:

  • BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Couples Therapy

  • Mindfulness

David’s Credentials & Qualifications

  • IAPT Supervisor Training  - 2015-Sheffield University

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Therapy - 2008-University of Durham

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy - 2008-Higher Education Academy.

  • MSc Psychosocial Interventions -  2003-University of York

  • BA (Hons) Mental Health Nursing -1996-Oxford Brookes University

Feedback about therapy with David

'Just to say thank you for all your hard work in helping me through CBT to understand my anxiety and depression. It was worth staying and it has been the right therapy for me-thank you for keeping me on board and treating me with the utmost respect and concern. I won't forget you or my journey through therapy'. (Mrs. S-client with depression and anxiety)

 

"Through your support and challenge I have clambered out from my trap....I have choice of thought and feeling and the strength to keep on growing. Thank you will never be enough, you have shown nothing but patience and kindness, clarity and choice". (Ms C client with Generalised Anxiety)

 

"Many thanks for your help and guidance during a very difficult time, Thank you, I am now back on track!" (Mr F client with PTSD)

 

 

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