Therapy

Therapy is never a one-size-fits-all solution. Every person is unique, and so are the challenges they face. We use a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and select the most effective tools and techniques for each situation. David has extensive training and experience across multiple modalities, allowing him to tailor treatment plans for the best outcomes.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a structured approach designed to help individuals manage intense emotions, improve relationships and develop healthier coping strategies. Originally created to support those experiencing emotional dysregulation, DBT is particularly useful for those dealing with self-harm, impulsivity and overwhelming stress.

DBT combines acceptance and change tactics, teaching practical skills in four key areas: mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. These tools help individuals navigate difficult situations and respond to emotions in a balanced, constructive way.

With a focus on building resilience, DBT helps youth and adults create more stable, fulfilling and connected lives.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a specialised form of therapy designed to help people process and recover from trauma. It is predominantly effective for those struggling with the lingering effects of distressing events or experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

CPT identifies and challenges the unhelpful beliefs or “stuck points” that arise from trauma. By exploring these thoughts and understanding their impact, we help youth, adults and current and former defence personnel reframe their experiences, reduce emotional distress and regain a sense of safety and control.

This structured, evidence-based approach equips youth with tools to process their experiences in a way that fosters healing and moving forward.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that explores the deeper, often unconscious, influences on thoughts, emotions and behaviours. It focuses on uncovering patterns rooted in past experiences and relationships to better understand how they shape present challenges.

Through exploring underlying dynamics, individuals can gain self-awareness, resolve emotional conflicts and address long-standing issues.

David has extensive training in child and adolescent psychodynamic psychotherapy and applies his expertise to youth and adults as needed. This helps them gain clarity and emotional balance, enabling them to navigate life with greater confidence.