DAVID SANMARTINO
PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIES
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR VISIT
Perhaps you're down, anxious or feeling lost - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support and walk the path beside you. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery and in my sessions I promote a deep transformation by encouraging a positive outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions. I have the tools and professional expertise and experience to help you explore whatever is important to you, in a respectful, non-judgemental and open way.
ABOUT ME
Ever since I was young I knew I wanted to follow a career path that would help me make a difference in peoples' lives and in this way become who I was meant to be. This passion led me to gain a first class BSc in Psychology and later to graduate first class with a MSc in Forensic Psychology. Since then I have continued to study and learn. I use my skills to help my clients along with strong intuition and empathy.
In my sessions I use a positive, holistic and integrative approach to take care of my clients and I work diligently to help find them the answers they seek. Since 2016 I have worked with a wide diversity of clients to deal with the many different circumstances that are unique to their lives.
"The act of revealing oneself fully to another and still being accepted may be the major vehicle of therapeutic help"
Irvin D. Yalom.
MY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience You Can Count On
BSC (HONS) PSYCHOLOGY
2009 - 2015
I focused my studies upon learning to use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to interview, design and administer treatments to work with anxiety, depression, addictions, OCD, eating disorders and personal growth. I finished my degree with a Mention in Health Psychology and Interventions in Mental and Behavioural disorders.
MSC FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
2015 - 2017
Postgraduate level studies with a strong focus in interviewing and working with trauma and vulnerable population.
ACCREDITATIONS, WORKSHOPS
& CPD CERTIFICATIONS
2010 - 2019
Member of the BPS (Graduate membership) since 2015, Member of the BACP (Student membership) since 2021. Workshops and CPD certifications in CBT, DBT, PTSD and trauma-informed therapy, Anxiety disorders, Phobias, Mindfulness, Meditation, Borderline Personality Disorders, Disassociation and trauma, Complex Trauma & working with LGBTQ+ community. Complex PTSD trauma-informed clinical workshop.
MSC COUNSELLING PLURALISTIC APPROACH
2019 - Present
Currently studying a MSc in Counselling pluralistic approach