Psychotherapist in Hemel Hempstead helping people over forty create lasting change in their mental and/or physical wellbeing.
On - line or in person!
People come to Soulwood for different, personal reasons. Whatever the reason, the work begins in the same place: recognising and changing the patterns that hold you back.
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Anxiety, worry, depression or low mood
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Stress and burnout
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Trauma and difficult life experiences
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Relationship or family difficulties
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Low confidence and self-esteem
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Anger or emotional regulation
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Life transitions and identity
- Personalized fitness plans
- Weight loss coaching
- Nutritional habit building
- Strength and mobility training
- Outdoor/indoor exercise support
- Sustainable lifestyle changes
- Accountability and encourangement
- Mind-body holistic approach
- Tackling emotional eating
- Behavioral change psychology
- Integrated fitness & therapy
- Overcoming internal barriers
- Comprehensive wellness strategy
- identifying root causes
Jason - Business Owner
"Dave started by transforming my life as a teenager, and now he's continuing his work nearly 15 years years later. I can't find the words to describe the impact of my experiences with Dave ".
You are not too old.
You are not too late.
You do not have to do it alone.
Puja - Marketing Professional
"Don’t doubt yourself if you stumble across Dave's details. I have not only learnt so much about myself, but about other people too during the process. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Invest in yourself".
I am passionate about helping people create lasting change in areas they have struggled with for years.
Hi, my name is David Dolling and I am a Psychotherapist based in Hemel Hempstead. If you have any questions that aren't answered here, please feel free to get in touch. I'd be happy to help.
Before training as a psychotherapist, I worked as a teacher, education leader, personal trainer and business owner.
Although those roles were different, they all centred on helping people overcome challenges and move forward.
Soulwood is the culmination of those experiences, bringing together everything I've learned about helping people create lasting change.
Qualifications:
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Level 4 Counselling & Psychotherapy
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ACCPH Registered
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Level 3 Personal Trainer
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Cert Ed
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BMus
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Level 2 & 3 in counselling
I believe that how we care for ourselves shapes how we show up for the people who matter most.
About Me
How I Work
Understand Your Patterns
Break The Patterns
Change Your Patterns
Identify the patterns that have held you back.
Interrupt automatic responses and choose something different.
Create new ways of thinking and behaving that support your best life.
Effective therapy needs both professional expertise and genuine human connection.
I draw on established therapeutic approaches, adapting them to your individual needs instead of following a rigid formula.
Alongside my psychotherapy practice, I help people achieve lasting weight loss and improved fitness by changing the habits that have held them back and collaborating to find a fitness approach that works for them.
Together we'll understand the patterns keeping you stuck, challenge them with compassion and honesty, and build lasting, practical change.
I put you firmly in control of what you want to achieve and support you with practical tools and the space to objectively see who you are.
Michelle - Singer
"I've been working with Dave for a few months now, on what I’d describe as some 'deeply rooted trauma' that has been holding me back in life. Recently, we had a breakthrough after 25 years of silence, which is truly astonishing!"
Ray - Teacher
"I am very thankful for Dave who is guiding me, listening and letting me see that I can go forward. His patience and kindness allows me to make steps the way I need to. I am now on my journey to living my dream life".
Jay - Songwriter
"I felt safe at all times discussing issues I had not properly dealt with since childhood. The weight that lifted from those conversations, combined with the practical skills Dave taught me for self-management, has been invaluable."
Jason - Business Owner
"Dave started by transforming my life as a teenager, and now he's continuing his work nearly 15 years years later. I can't find the words to describe the impact of my experiences with Dave ".
Puja - Marketing Professional
"Don’t doubt yourself if you stumble across Dave's details. I have not only learnt so much about myself, but about other people too during the process. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Invest in yourself".
You are not too old.
You are not too late.
You do not have to do it alone.
