Carrying anxiety, guilt, or relationship strain for no clear reason? Quietly disconnected from people who used to feel close and feeling lost? I help those through past or present faith deconstruction, religious harm and spiritual abuse, looking beneath the "anxiety" to the real reality: outgrowing a life, theology, relationship or community that no longer fits who you are and identifying and living in your true authentic self.
About me and my practice
I offer a highly specialised, shame-free and non-judgemental space to grieve what you've lost, untangle your core values, and rebuild life on your own terms: processing the disorientation of leaving religion, untwisting chronic guilt, and regulating your nervous system so you can trust your own voice again.
This path is lonely, especially for LGBTQIA+ people rejected by faith communities, or parents breaking generational cycles. You don't have to untangle this alone. I offer a free, no-pressure 20-minute consultation; let's talk about where you are, where you want to be, and how to get there.
I'm David, an integrative therapist offering online therapy across the UK for religious trauma, spiritual abuse, faith deconstruction and leaving church/religion.
My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative. We'll explore what's happening beneath the surface, not to fix you, but to understand how your experiences and patterns shape the way you relate to others and to yourself.
Experience
Ive spent twenty years working closely within different religious communities - in pastoral care, creative leadership, strategy and community support. I understand the culture from the inside: the language, structures, the unspoken rules, the shame that gets woven into people from an early age. I know what it costs to start asking questions, and I know how isolating it can feel when those closest to you dont understand why youre struggling, and maybe even you dont too.
Qualifications
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Professional Membership
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Initial Consultation
I offer a free 20 minute consultation to see if we could work well together and for you to decide if it's the right thing.
Sessions are 50 minutes and take place weekly at the same time and place. I offer online sessions only.
In your free consultation we will discuss what brings you to therapy, I will explain a bit about how I practice and answer any of your questions, whether that's about confidentiality, how therapy "works" or any of your others thoughts or concerns.
The space and time is completely yours, even from our consultation session.
Fees
My session fee is £75.
When I Work
I am available Monday-Friday from 10am-2pm. I currently have a waiting list for evening sessions.
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative
Video Platforms
Whereby
Pronouns
He/Him
Area
London
