Becoming Whole

“I have been on a healing journey for many years now, and each new stage has opened a door to the next room.  In this case, the door to Somatic Experiencing opened, and thankfully, I found David.  I came to David with feelings of insecurity, emasculation, anxiety, and confusion over who I was and how I wanted to show up in the world.  I felt an instant connection with David and his approach to healing.  He is incredibly experienced and patient, and I always felt heard.  Although my initial inquiry was focused predominantly on feelings of stored trauma in my body, David guided me toward a much broader path of empowerment and facing my fears.  With David’s wisdom and support, I have reconnected with my masculinity, learned to be braver, discovered men’s groups and circles, changed careers, and so much more.  After an initial period of weekly work together, we have now settled into a rhythm of periodic sessions, and I feel blessed that David and I can continue to work together as new challenges arise.  It has been a real honour to sit with such a wise man with such a good heart. I cannot recommend David enough.” AD

“I have been working with David for almost three years. He has been an absolute godsend in my life, and I honestly don’t know where I would be without our regular somatic therapy check-ins. David has restored my hope and sense of safety in therapy. Before David’s support, I spent my entire twenties wondering if anyone could create a safe space for the complexity of trauma with the resonance and understanding needed to feel truly secure and held in a safe space. From the moment I walked into David’s clinic, he intuited exactly what my nervous system needed and first connected with my dog so I could sense that I was safe. I was in the absolute thick of survival at the time after a serious exacerbation of my PTSD. David instantly made me feel safe in the environment. David is extremely passionate about helping trauma survivors, and this shows in his commitment to our work together. The progress I have seen in myself, both personally and professionally, since working with David has been amazing, which has also been noticed by many that know me. I am still currently working with David and plan to continue for the foreseeable future. The relaxed state my body feels after a somatic session almost wipes away the stresses I have stored in my body when I arrive. I have also suffered from trauma-related lower back and hip pain. Our sessions have helped massively with this, and over time I have noticed a reduction in pain when PTSD triggers arise. Thank you David for all you do and for the safe space that you hold for trauma survivors. It has seriously not been easy to find… I truly don’t know where I would be without your somatic therapy in my life. I highly, HIGHLY recommend David for therapeutic support.” KM

“I was introduced to David through a mutual friend, and have since worked with him both in person and over Zoom. From early on, it became clear that his approach was the right fit for my healing and personal growth. Throughout my life, I’ve spent a lot of time in and out of the medical system, working with doctors and medications to manage my mental health. There were periods where I felt like I had things under control, but they were often followed by setbacks. It became a cycle I couldn’t seem to break. That began to shift when I started working with David. By the second session, I recognised that something was different. He brings a calm, professional presence, and creates a level of trust and understanding that is hard to find. For the first time, I felt like I was truly being understood, rather than just treated. His somatic approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy. It has helped me connect with what’s happening in my body, not just my thoughts, allowing me to process experiences on a much deeper level and begin breaking long-standing patterns. There have been times where I’ve arrived at sessions feeling overwhelmed, stuck in my thoughts and in tears, and by the end, I’ve left feeling lighter, clearer, and at times even full of joy. He has a unique ability to work through trauma in a way that feels safe, grounded, and genuinely effective. Throughout this process, I’ve felt consistently supported and never judged, which has allowed me to open up in ways I hadn’t previously. That in itself has been incredibly impactful. David has become a key part of my journey forward, and I’m genuinely grateful for the work we’re doing. I can confidently say this has been a turning point in my life.” OS

“Working with David was one of the most important and healing experiences of my life. He helped me through the toughest season I’ve ever faced, a time when everything felt overwhelming, and I didn’t know how to move forward. David was there for me when no one else was. He held space for me with such care, compassion, and presence, allowing my heart to begin healing in a safe and supportive environment. What makes David so unique is the way he balances deep empathy with grounded, insightful guidance. His advice helped calm my racing thoughts and bring clarity to emotional chaos. He never rushed me or judged me, instead, he offered unwavering support and kindness, even in my most vulnerable moments. Thanks to David, I began to feel like myself again. He reminded me that healing is possible, even when it feels far away. There truly is no one like him. I can honestly say he saved my life. If you’re looking for a therapist who is not only skilled and wise but also deeply human and compassionate, I cannot recommend David highly enough.” DA

“I came to see David after going through an incredibly challenging period in my life. I had been dysregulated for some time and I knew I needed help from an expert to gain back access to the feeling of being in my body. I was navigating grief as well as chronic fear after some big transitions in my life. Through our work together, David guided me through many different processes that allowed me to feel at home in my body again. After years of chronic stress, I finally started to feel safe for extended periods of time. David created a warm, non judgemental, safe, and powerful space. He was a copilot, that guided me to find the answers as well as alignment within. I cannot recommend David highly enough, for an expert practitioner as well as a man who has done deep work on himself.” WP

“We reached out to David as a last resort. Our relationship was filled with tension and communication breakdowns, we were struggling with our sexual connection, and it felt like we had grown apart. From the beginning, David created an ease and flow in our sessions, which made us feel relaxed and supported us in having honest conversations. Throughout the process, we have learned to understand each other’s sensitivities, attachment styles, needs and the impact of our past histories. We also learned practical tools for communication (including when triggered), how to listen without judgment, how to take care of our parts inside (life changing!), how to laugh and have fun again, and gained clarity on what we both want to create moving forward. We also explored new ways to reconnect intimately and address our sexual concerns honestly and vulnerably, which first required reestablishing safety and trust. This was a huge breakthrough for us. The progress we’ve made has been incredible, and we’ve become better at celebrating our wins and navigating challenging times. David’s support has helped us reconnect and rebuild our relationship, and we’re so grateful for the growth we’ve experienced. Thank you, David.” JS & MP

“Highly recommend if you’re ready to change your life. David is truly gifted in his work and has supported me immensely this year through a tough diagnosis. Now I’m feeling stronger than ever. Thank you from my heart.” PB

“I am a clinical psychotherapist and trauma specialist. I place a strong value on having the right support around me, particularly when it comes to somatic work and deeper processing. After searching for some time, I was introduced to David through a friend’s recommendation, and I’m very grateful I was. Working with David has been a deeply supportive and meaningful experience for me across a number of areas in my life including navigating my father’s stage 4 cancer, the complexities of clinical work, and my own health challenges. His presence has been steady, thoughtful, and genuinely supportive throughout. What I appreciate most is his ability to meet me exactly where I am, with care and attunement. Our work has supported reflection, growth, and a deeper understanding of myself, both personally and professionally. Over time, this has naturally evolved into a mentoring relationship that I value a great deal. I feel genuinely grateful for the support I’ve received and the role he continues to play in my life.” CM

“Stumbling across David’s website and booking in a session was one of the best decisions I could have ever made. I have been on a journey with David over the last 6 months and have gained so much from it I couldn’t even put it into words. He is incredibly grounded, caring and is highly gifted at seeing your blind spot, and helping you overcome what could be keeping you stuck in life. I trust him so highly and would recommend him to anyone.” AF

“Before I started seeing David, I felt overwhelmed, stuck and bouncing from doctor to doctor without any progression in my physical, emotional or mental health. I was recommended to David through a friend and, from the first session, I felt something different that no ‘mainstream’ medicine practice had ever provided for me. I felt like I was able to express things to David that I couldn’t elsewhere, as I felt completely seen and safe with him. Learning somatic practices and body awareness skills with David also provided me with a toolbox of techniques to take with me into the world. David’s breadth of knowledge has also given me a much greater understanding of how our system works. With all of this, I feel much stronger internally from when I started seeing David. I am so grateful that David and I met and recommend him highly to everyone.” BD

“I have been working with David on and off for approximately 9 years. He has been a fundamental part of my growth throughout that time. I cannot express how much his guidance and support has nurtured my exploration into self and elevation of my spirit. Many thanks David for your always insightful and inspiring sessions.” GD

“I first got in touch with David because I had been experiencing relationship problems and had recently separated from my partner. Through our sessions David was able to help me take a step back and reflect deeply about who I was as a person, where I had come from, and what I really wanted to get out of life. I’ve always been quite resistant to being self-reflective and allowing myself to open up. My sessions with David surprised me by giving me new ways to look at my life and to help me break some of my stereotypes about mindfulness. Ultimately David supported me to make a difficult decision with my relationship, not by telling me what to do but giving me the right questions to ask myself.” NT

“I had David recommended to me through a business colleague, having been told that he had helped transform his life. At the time I was completely demoralised with my job and unhappy and frustrated with my relationship and various aspects of my life. From the outset with David, what you see is what you get: 100% professionalism, support and commitment. Within seven months of working with David I had left my relationship, learned to love, respect, and value myself, had my body back in good condition, was head-hunted for my dream job (with a significant increase in salary) and regained my confidence and self-esteem, which, as David reminded me, had just been buried.  Whilst David has instilled in me that all of my success is down to me, I know otherwise! I am deeply grateful for the guidance, tips and techniques he has given me. Thank you, David.” LP

“I started working with David after returning to work in End of Life care, just after the death of my father. The sessions I had with him helped me to process and shift deeper grief and trauma in my body and supported me in having honest, vulnerable, and emotional conversations which proved cathartic and healing. David read my body, sensed where the energy was held, and helped release it. I feel so grateful for the healing, which helped me cope with the work I do and assisted my spiritual journey. I will always remember our time together, which had a life-changing impact on me.”  JB

“David showed me that there is more to this experience of life than I had learned or been told was possible. Spending time sitting with him in his safe and accepting space, was greatly needed in my healing journey. I have taken away many tools and insights, as well as profound feelings of empowerment and courage.” BD

“David was a godsend. He provided me with a safe space to be myself, to open up and allowed me to see other points of view in my situation. He shared wisdom, validated my feelings, and helped me see deeper meaning in each situation I faced. He truly has a gift, and is helping me heal my wounds and care for my inner parts. Thank you David.” AD

“David helped me make my way through some very difficult and at times dark periods of my life, and whilst I understand that I will continue to face life challenges, he has supported me in finding the awareness, confidence, and tools to move forward. Thank you for never judging, for listening, for caring, for being there when I needed you, for sharing your wisdom and to be honest, for simply being you. You have helped me in ways I don’t think you will ever fully appreciate. I will be forever grateful that our paths crossed.”  BM

“I knew nothing about energetic therapy before being introduced to David, who is one of the calmest and most welcoming people I have ever met. I immediately felt at ease in his company. My heart felt shattered through grief and trauma, and I didn’t know how to put the pieces back together. David took time to explore this with me during sessions and he also located stuck energy in my body, which he skillfully helped to shift. This was the progress I needed. Naturally, I still sometimes feel waves of grief and emotion but David’s support has helped level this out, which has enabled me to move forwards and to not feel stuck or helpless as I did before. I am incredibly grateful to him for helping me to find a safer place within myself.”  JA

“Upon first seeing David, I felt unhappy, negative, out of touch with reality, disconnected, frustrated, and confused all at the same time.  My initial concern about seeing David was that since I had tried so many other therapists in the past and nothing had come of it, that the exact same thing would end up happening with him.  What I have learned about myself from our time together is that there’s nothing wrong with me and that I’d just experienced situations that were overwhelming for me at that time. How that was then and this is now, and something that could be worked through over time by being kind and compassionate to myself, putting the work in, and understanding that I wouldn’t feel that way forever.  What I like most about David’s approach to therapy is how different it feels. In our sessions, it doesn’t feel like I’m going out of my way to get help for myself to the point where I feel overwhelmed, which is a great help, as I always leave the sessions feeling better than when I went. I’ve realised that there is nothing wrong with me, that I always have a choice, that that is where my power lies, and that I can choose to keep growing.  I am now feeling much more confident in every sense, especially within myself, with what I want in life, and how to tackle mental health issues. I’m no longer spending days on end cooped up inside my home without doing anything to better the situation. I’m now able to go out and enjoy life. Honestly, I haven’t felt this good in probably, well, ever really.” JB

“For the past twenty-five years, I’ve travelled throughout Australia and many countries around the world in search of healing and self-growth. I’ve tried many alternative healing modalities along the way. I was feeling quite lost when I first reached out to David. From our very first session, I felt safe and comfortable in the space he provided. Over recent months, my sessions with David have helped me to understand myself better, connect with and take care of vulnerable parts within me, regulate my nervous system, and gain deep insights on a range of areas that has helped change my life. He has empowered me with the necessary tools and awareness that I can use in real-time when life gets challenging. Words cannot truly describe the profound impact it’s had on me. David has been a true blessing.” PS

“David has an amazing gift of presence. Throughout my sessions I felt genuinely supported and guided, and I experienced a deep sense of safety, calm, and clarity. David’s support offered me the space to become still such that I could process things that were held in my body and to move forward with a sense of peace during what was a truly healing experience.”  RK

“Before meeting with David, I felt lost, angry, and perpetually unhappy, often resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms I had relied on for years. I knew I couldn’t continue like this. From our first conversation, I felt a sense of calm and knew I needed to commit to weekly sessions.  Throughout this process, I have explored a range of emotions and gained insights into why I have spent so much time in a constant state of fight or flight, which has been incredibly exhausting and unhealthy.  I’m beginning to understand the impact of the turmoil I’ve faced over the years and am starting to embrace a much easier, more fulfilling life. I’m experiencing significantly less anxiety, more happiness, and healthier thoughts, and I’m truly grateful for everything that David has helped me with.  The best part is that it becomes really easy when you have the right tools. With David’s guidance, I’ve learned to navigate my emotions and build a healthier mindset. It’s empowering to know that I can face challenges without feeling overwhelmed, and I’m excited to continue this journey of growth and self-discovery.” FS

“I cannot thank David enough for the support he has given me. I had been on a healing journey for the past few years and tried many things. Nothing has impacted my wellbeing so significantly as the work David has done with me and I never would have anticipated the internal shift that I would experience as the result of his support. Traumas and past hurts that had been locked deep down in me were given room to rise to the surface and be processed and released. My body feels freer and I feel more connected to my true self. Thank you, David, for helping me to find the path back to my authentic self.”  SD

“This process has been truly transformative for me. It has encouraged more positive thought patterns and helped me understand my emotions, and the reasons behind them. Moving forward, I feel more optimistic than ever about handling life’s challenges, whether they are everyday issues or larger obstacles that could impact my life in the long term. If I had met David ten years ago, I would have been far better equipped to navigate difficult life circumstances. This experience has taught me that there is no time like the present to make lasting, positive changes.” PJ

“I was referred to David by a work colleague, and I’m so grateful for that recommendation. David guided me to open my mind, improve my self-esteem and confidence, and go for my dream job in Events Management, which was a complete career change for me. This whole journey has opened many doors, not only in my career but also in other areas of my personal life.  I’ve gained many tips, tools, and aha moments along the way, leading to a better understanding of myself and major improvements in all aspects of my life, including my organisational skills. Thank you, David.  You’ve truly helped me change my life and to love, value, and be compassionate towards myself. Thank you for your unwavering support and encouragement. As you say, “You’re one of life’s diamonds!” MS