“Dave was really good and helped me through my time of struggle, with a friendly approach to the sessions it made me feel comfortable and made it easier to share which allowed an easier more comfortable way of therapy. Best therapist could have asked for.”

”The first national coronavirus lockdown to a huge toll on my mental health.  I had slipped back into negative thinking patterns and behaviours and was developing a serious issue with drinking and drugs.  With Dave’s guidance, I am now clean and sober and have tools to stay that way and withstand the personal and professional challenges lockdown #2 will inevitably present.  I would like to take this chance to thank Dave for his invaluable support and wish him all the best for the future. ”

”Comforting and safe to talk to. Helpful advice, including book recommendations and advice. Flexible sessions and arrangements. Overall, would recommend.”

“Dave was very personable to begin with and it helped as we went along this counselling journey, we had a lot of similar interests which helped forged a good relationship. I felt Dave asked the right questions to get me to think and reflect alongside recommending some very helpful tools that will assist me moving forward on my journey of self-improvement. The best thing about Dave was, I did not feel judged at all or that he came across in a judgmental way. Thanks Dave, for the support and for listening, I’ve taken a lot away and I feel more confident that I have the tools at my disposal to deal with situations better.”

“Dave Petch has been an excellent support and guide over the past weeks.  He was able to get me to see and approach my anxiety in new ways.  The meetings were always with purpose, and I felt I left each meeting with positive actions.”

“Best decision I’ve made in my adult life. These seemingly small issues that were once troubling me have now been eradicated. Thanks to David, his patience with me and helping me to explore why I felt badly about myself, I’ve changed my thinking.  I’ve never felt so sure that I can be confident in who I am.

I will be forever grateful for this experience and for David’s help and support.  Even though he says that ‘It’s been me’ that’s done the work, that is not true! He’s been an incredible listener and said some things that will always stick with me. I would recommend counselling to anyone who is suffering – whether it is big or small issues”

“Dave is an amazing counsellor and has changed my life for the better. A massive thanks to him!”

“I’m well on my way to 50 lb’s off and it’s all thanks to Dave. I honestly can’t thank him enough for all that he’s done for me.  I’m like a new woman!! He persevered with me when others might have given up and I truly appreciate it”

“Dave is awesome.  Our relationship made the sessions feel safe and I was able to speak openly and honestly – something I have not been able to do previously with anyone”

“It’s been a valuable and enjoyable process; I would recommend Dave as a counsellor”

“Felt I connected well and quickly with Dave.  Created a very relaxed environment making it easier to discuss my problems”

“Dave’s a top bloke never felt I couldn’t say something and always felt at ease during his sessions. Whole process was great, from my first assessment to last session it was easy and quick.  Many thanks and best wishes for the future”

“Dave has helped me massively in overcoming some issues that were preventing me to live my life to the fullest.  I feel like we built a great patient-therapist relationship and I always felt welcome and listened to”

”Dave helped me to become the person I wanted to be and helped me to realise that I am not a bad person”

“Being able to talk to an independent person about my issues has helped put everything into perspective and rationalise it better than I could manage myself.  Being able to pick apart why I feel certain ways about my situation has helped me to understand why I think the way that I do and introducing me to positive thoughts and actions has helped.  Thank you Dave”

“Dave was great, I was worried going in, but he made me feel really comfortable and able to show emotion (which I can struggle with).  If I needed future counselling I would want to come back to him”

“I have benefited enormously from my sessions with Dave.  I don’t know what he’s done but it worked!  My anxiety has lessened, and I feel more able to cope with everything!  I honestly can’t thank him enough and I have recommended him to a number of people”

“I would like to thank Dave for helping me to turn my life around and for his continued patience”

“I’ve felt incredibly comfortable talking to Dave.  He’s helped me understand myself better and given me the tools to progress moving forward.  I’m optimistic about the future and challenges ahead”

”Dave has helped me come so far from when I turned up 12 sessions ago.  I feel that I can move forwards and resolve the issues in my personal relationship, thank you!”

”Really recommend to anyone, happy that I came!”

”Dave thank you so much for all your help and guidance.  You genuinely saved my life, and I’ll always be grateful for it.”