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David Simon
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1LF
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You might be reading this because of a particular difficulty in your life, or maybe you feel flat or disconnected and can’t put your finger on why. Significant changes, at any age, are also a prompt to seeking support. You might be dealing with stress, anger, low mood, relationship struggles, or just a sense of feeling stuck. Maybe there’s not a problem as such, and you just want to explore options. Men, in the past, weren’t encouraged to seek help and talk things through – but thankfully that’s changing. It can feel like a big step to seek help, but it’s often the first move toward real change. I aim to give you space to explore what’s going on without judgement, at a pace that suits you.

I offer weekly sessions, primarily in person but also online. Sometimes we might decide to have sessions further apart than weekly – I try to be flexible.

I’m a humanistic practitioner, which means I see you as a whole individual rather than a set of symptoms. The focus is on understanding your experience and helping you build on your own strengths – whether that’s rediscovering confidence, improving relationships, or finding new direction in life. A straightforward and transparent approach is what I offer – where I don’t tell you how to live your life, but rather work with you to help you untangle what’s happening, and support you in finding practical ways forward.

Alongside counselling, I can also draw on ways of working found in life coaching, when appropriate. Men in particular often appreciate the sense of accountability that comes with a coaching mindset. As a pluralistic practitioner, I try to provide options and adapt to what’s going on for you at any moment.

The building my office is located in has level access during normal working hours. There are accessible toilets in the building, including on my floor.

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