Patient Testimonials – Client statements

When I first arrived to meet David I was experiencing huge difficulties in coming to terms with my life situation and my feelings around this. I was overwhelmed by uncertainty, sadness and loneliness. I felt almost paralysed by my own life decisions, unsure as to how I had arrived at this point in my life and even more unsure how to proceed forward… During my time with David it quickly became clear that the one right decision I had made was in making contact with him.

There is a strength about David that shines through and always filled me with great confidence about our work together. My experience of this in a therapeutic relationship aided a contact to my very own well of deep resources – this is an invaluable tool to living my life with integrity. David seems to have a deep, warm and perceptive nature that moves to the heart of the matter, he possesses an enquiring curious nature which requires you to seek a clarity and confidence about your own life. A gift I hadn’t bargained for was the help to locate a peace that I hadn’t know existed within me, priceless.

David is a highly professional ,competent therapist which is served with a great integrity. I struggle to express the full depth of gratitude I have for him.

Mrs H

Having suffered from a problem for the past ten years, I was fortunate enough to discover David.

He has helped me to understand the issues and has given me strategies which have enabled my recovery.

David is the most inspirational and motivational person and with his kindly but professional approach I would not hesitate to recommend him to anybody.

Thank you David

…………………………………………….

Mr M

I contacted David at a time in my life when I felt unable to function day to day because my mind was full of unanswered questions. His sensitive, methodical and understanding approach to my individual needs has given me a clearer perspective and a more positive outlook. Through David’s guidance my life is back on track.

M.A.

If you are feeling hopeless and that your depression will never go then see David. I don’t know what will happen in the future however I do know that should something come back then he is the first person I will be going to.

Having suffered from depression on and off for years I believed that I could never see a way out. The NHS are fantastic for when my depression peaked but the same negative thought patterns would still be hanging around.

At this time I feel so much better than I have done in ages even though one aspect of my life could be a source of stress I’m dealing with it much better.

Mr C

David looked as if he might be the man to help me when I checked his resume on the internet. And so it has turned out. He answered my call for help within minutes (I left a message) and we have be talking ever since. He has provided just the right balance of challenge and support such that I believe now I understand what happened to me, and more importantly for me, why. It has been a learning experience and a revelation. I only wish I had called him years ago before it became critical.

Mr P. A.

“I was feeling overwhelmed with feelings of worthlessness and as I have had a history of depression I looked online for a counselling. I was taken away with just the initial call from David and I am sure that working with him would result in a drastic improvement in my internal thoughts”

Professional Statements

Dr B C Trathen Consultant Psychiatrist

I have worked closely with David Goodlad for over ten years. David has consistently displayed impressive insight into the emotional makeup of individuals underlying their compulsive behaviours, and the harms those cause. More than this, and knowing him well for over a decade, I can say without doubt he is probably the most accurately empathic and non-judgemental person I know.

Mark Gillman, Public Health England

My expertise is based on public health and criminal justice research and policy. If I have any questions about certain treatments I phone a friend. That friend is David Goodlad.

Mark Gilman

Strategic Recovery Lead

Public Health England

www.gov.uk/phe

Nikki Sweatman Psychotherapist

” I have no hesitation in referring clients or relatives to him.”

Re: Professional Testimonial for David Goodlad

I have been working closely with David for 8 years. David came highly recommended through professional colleagues. His knowledge and understanding make him a clear leader in this field.

David’s ability to ask the right questions at the right time are what I feel make him unique. His care and compassion are evident in all that he does both professionally and personally.

Daniel Farnham

Chief Executive Officer