I am a fully qualified Counsellor located in Preston, Paignton. I typically draw my clients from the surrounding areas of Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Buckfastleigh, Brixham, Teignmouth, Exeter, Dartmouth and Dawlish.
Further Information
David Lloyd-Hoare B.Sc.(Hons) MBACP(Accred) Counsellor Preston Paington
Areas Of Speciality
Alcoholism
Anger Management
Bereavement
Depression
Drug addiction
Low Self Esteem
Panic Attacks
Phobias
Relationship Problems
Stress
Weight Management
About Your Counsellor I first began counselling work in 1987 when I worked for some years as a telephone counsellor with the Samaritans based in Greater Manchester. After a break, I chose to make a career of counselling and studied both counselling and psychotherapy. I have been working as a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist for over twelve years, having completed four years of training as a psychotherapist in Transactional Analysis and achieved a Diploma In Advanced Counselling. I have been accredited as both a counsellor and psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. To maintain my accredited status with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy I undertake continuing professional development training every year. During the last few years I have gained a Diploma In Clinical Supervision and become qualified as a Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming. My interest in finding ways to help people achieve positive changes in their life as quickly as possible, has led me to study both hypnotherapy and EMDR.
I work with individuals, couples and groups in my private practice which is based at Paignton in the area of Torbay. I am also contracted by Torbay Social Services as a psychotherapist working within the Child Protection Department. I have an ongoing commitment to the Devon And Cornwall Police working with members of their staff in the capacity of a counsellor. My qualification as a Counselling Supervisor has enabled me to supervise counsellors and trainee counsellors working in many diverse settings throughout my local area.
In the recent past I have co-facilitated a Diploma Level Counselling Course which was accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and hosted by the Iron Mill Centre in Cornwall. I have also delivered communications skills workshops into corporate settings and have facilitated three successful personal development groups.
Recently I wrote a book on the subject of panic attacks and this work is in the process of being published. One of my hobbies is flying, and I gained my Private Pilot's License just under two years ago, which enables me to fly light aircraft. I'm currently training to fly in conditions of low visibility using instruments alone.
Some of the problems I work with are shown in the conditions treated section below.
Prices and Packages My fee is £50 per session payable by cash or cheque, and I work on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. My first session begins at 8.00 am and my final session begins at 5.00 pm I’ve included some words of appreciation by clients who have benefited from the work they have done with me during their therapy.
Testimonials “ …………I think it goes without saying, that without your constant help and support over the past few months, I would probably still be hiding under my duvet! You have made such a difference to my life, and I can't thank you enough for that.”
“ ……………………my life has changed now and I don't have the panic attacks, thank you so much, you're a wizard!”
“ ………………….you held our relationship together for the last few months, and now we both know we can make it by ourselves, you were brilliant!”
“ ……………….I had a problem, not a small problem of getting mildly irritated, but an explosive all consuming rage that took over and mashed everything in its way. If I hadn't had your professional help when I did, I think it's very unlikely that I would be here, either dead, or being held at her Majesty's pleasure. I still cringe to think what I have done, or even worse, what I could have done.”
Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding Counselling Paignton. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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