David Bridges
Clinical Counsellor, Director, Norwest
Couples, Clinical Supervision
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
Professional Experience
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.
Counselling Style
- Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples
- Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals
- Trauma-informed Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Professional Memberships
- PACFA – Clinical and Accredited Supervisor
- CCAA – Clinical and Accredited Supervisor