David Bridges
Clinical Counsellor, Director, Norwest
M Counselling, Grad Cert Emotionally Focused Therapy, B Counselling, B Sc
David started professionally counselling in 1996. His passion is helping couples with complex or abusive histories, and domestic violence. He empowers individuals to process life, emotions, trauma, and sexuality/gender issues. Most of his work lately has been pastoral consultation and clinical/ministry supervision. David pioneered Bridges Counselling in 2008.
Areas of Counselling Practice
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Clinical supervision
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Ministry supervision, pastoral consultation
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Sexuality and gender issues
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Couples with complex or abusive histories
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Anger management
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Domestic violence
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Affairs, betrayal and trust issues
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Counselling for planned separation
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Adult mental health, anxiety, depression
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Processing life, emotions and trauma
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Addictions eg pornography, gambling
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Faith-informed therapy when requested
- Clinical supervision for students and counselling professionals
- Consultation, supervision, support and accountability for Christian leaders
- Consultation for running your own counselling or psychology practice
- Pre-marital preparation & counselling (Prepare/Enrich)
- Same-sex attraction
- Transgender issues and gender dysphoria
- Emotional, physical and sexual abuse
- Past trauma and abuse
- Men’s issues
- Career counselling, life coaching, workplace issues
- Grief and loss
To be completed.
David Bridges
Professional Experience
To be completed.
Faith-based Experience
To be completed.
Counselling Style
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Truly valuing and understanding my client’s struggles
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Helping clients process emotional struggles safely
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Leading to new perspectives, greater self-understanding, changed relationship dynamics, and empowerment
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Using the lenses of mutuality and vulnerability in working with couples
Fees
If you are having are financial difficulties, concessions may be available.
