David is a pre-accredited member of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP). He achieved a Distinction in his B.Sc.(Hons) degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. He also holds a B.A.(Mod) in Business Studies and Economics from Trinity College and an M.Sc. in Business Finance which preceded a 25-year career as a Trader in the Financial Markets, working in Investment Banks and Fund Management.
David welcomes clients with his kindness, warmth, humour, and insight, prioritising the therapeutic relationship, through mutual respect and the building of trust. David’s approach is mainly humanistic, including personal experience, potential, responsibility, and meaning in one’s life.
He has experience working with grief, intimate partner violence (domestic abuse), suicide bereavement, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, issues with eating and issues with sexuality.
He works collaboratively, sharing decision making and tailoring treatment to the individual. He is passionate about the ability of therapy to improve lives.
David has completed additional training including Suicide Intervention Skills, Understanding Self Harm, Complicated Grief, Suicide Bereavement and Working Professionally Online.
Difficulty Controlling AngerPassive aggressive behaviourFinancial StressFamily communication issuesBlended families issuesGrief and LossChronic illness or disability Obsessive compulsive disordersLow Self esteemPersonality disordersDivorce or separationParenting chalengesMarital or Couples ConflictSchizophreniaPost traumatic stress disorderCareer indecision Mental Health IssuesRelationship and Family IssuesStress and CopingSelf-Identity and Self-EsteemTrauma and AbuseAcademic Pressure Career and Academic ConcernsExistential and Spiritual ConcernsAnger ManagementCrisis InterventionChildhood TraumaPhysical, sexual, or emotional abuseDomestic violenceSexual AssaultWitnessing traumatic eventsIntermittent explosive Disorder Relationship conflicts issuesDepressionAnxietyBipolar DisorderWork Related StressCoping with life transitions (e.g., relocation, career changes)Job Related StressBurnoutAcademic underachievementTime management issuesTest AnxietyIdentity exploration (e.g, sexual orientation, gender identity) Body image issuesImposter syndromeCultural or racial identity conflictsSuicidal ideation or self-harm Emotional breakdowns Immediate trauma responseSudden Loss or Bereavement Meaninglessness or existential crisesSpirituality explorationLoss of faith or spiritual crisisMoral or ethical dilemmas
Insurance
OBF Insurance
OBF Insurance Group
Bridge House
Baggot Street Bridge
Dublin 4
D04 X2P1
Ireland
Telephone: 00 353(1)660 1033
Facsimile: 00 353 (1) 668 7985
Email: info@obf.ie
Qualifications & Experience
Qualification I achieved a Distinction (the highest garde) in my B.Sc.(Hons) degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. I also hold a B.A.(Mod) in Business Studies and Economics from Trinity College and an M.Sc. in Business Finance from Brunel University, London.
Experience
2+ years in Integrative Therapist
I worked in the Village Counselling Service in Tallaght since 2023 and I have thoroughly enjoyed my time there.
I started in ZestLife in January 2026.
I have experience working with grief, intimate partner violence (domestic abuse), suicide bereavement, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, issues with eating and issues with sexuality.
Approach I welcome clients with kindness, warmth, humour, and insight, prioritising the therapeutic relationship, through mutual respect and the building of trust. My approach is mainly humanistic, including personal experience, potential, responsibility, and meaning in one’s life.
I work collaboratively, sharing decision making and tailoring treatment to the individual. I am passionate about the ability of therapy to improve lives.
Fees & Availability
Standard 60-minute sessions are €50. Offers Low cost service.
