David Peacock - Counselling

My Approach

I work integratively, with a strong foundation in humanistic psychotherapy. At the heart of my practice is the belief that meaningful change happens in relationship — when you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood.

I am a relational therapist. I value emotional honesty and connection, and I am not a closed book. Where it is helpful and in service of your growth, I may share my thoughts or reflections openly. Therapy with me is collaborative, grounded, and human.

Together, we might explore specific challenges, longer-standing patterns, identity, burnout, relationships, overwhelm, life transitions, or the impact of navigating systems that weren’t built with you in mind.

Neurodivergent-Affirming Practice

I have extensive experience working with neurodivergent adults, particularly those who have come to understand themselves later in life. Many of my clients are exploring identity, unmasking, burnout recovery, sensory overwhelm, or redefining life on their own terms.

My therapeutic space welcomes different communication styles, processing speeds, sensory needs, and ways of being in the world. There is no expectation to perform, mask, or fit a particular mould here.

I warmly welcome neurodivergent teenagers, students, and young adults who may be struggling to navigate education, relationships, or the wider world.

Background & Experience

Alongside my psychotherapy training, I have worked in:

-Special educational needs education
-Pastoral care and student support
-University mentoring and mental health services
-Creative education, including music teaching

This background gives me particular insight into academic environments, learning differences, and the emotional realities of studying and growing within structured systems.