David Shaw

My availability is Monday and Tuesday 9.00am to 7.00pm 

Wednesday Thursday 4.00pm to 6.00pm 

Saturday 9.00am to 12.00  

I am a Â鶹ԭ´´ accredited Therapist with experience of working with trauma, addictions depression and anxiety. I have a wide range of experience and skills and incorporate sound Theory based practices that I have developed over 2 decades in the care sector.  My website has details of my work and approach to delivering therapy that meets your needs.

My Approach is integrated using  Cognitive Behavioral and compassionate focused therapy and Mindfulness practice.  I provide individual therapy face to face or by telephone or online Zoom sessions. I work with Young people 12- 18 and adults and can also provide couples counselling.  

My practice is based in Renfrewshire Scotland with my main practice room located in Paisley.  I can also see Clients in Glasgow and surrounding areas. I have a 22 year track record of providing high quality therapy tailored to your specific requirements. 

My sessions last 50 minutes and I also provide a detailed individual treatment plan incorporating resources and exercises to support your goals.  

I also provide walk and talk therapy and creative writing and art based therapy. 

My website provides an overview of what to expect when you attend your first session. I start by arranging a free 30 minute consultation by telephone or zoom. You can decide if you what I offer suits your needs. This gives me the opportunity to consider if what you require is within the scope of my practice.

If you arrange a session I provide a contract and we arrange for 3 sessions followed by a review. The contract sets out my policy on confidentiality, times, payment options and cancelation and complaints policy. 

I also send you a clients detail form to gather information and details of what to expect and information on data protection.   

I currently have availability 9.00am - 7.00pm Monday and Tuesdays and Wednesday & Thursday evenings 4.00pm - 6.00pm Saturday mornings, 10.00am - 12.00. 

I provide supervision to CBT and  integrative therapist and students.   I am CBT orientated with an integrative approach incorporating Mindfulness and Mindfulness  compassion therapy into my client work.

I am an accredited therapist with Â鶹ԭ´´ and Trained in a broadly person centered form of supervision practice.  As a supervisee you can  expect a high level of support encouragement from me as your supervisor. I work to the ethical standards of Â鶹ԭ´´ and I will work with you as you progress your practice. Along the way we will pay attention to  the importance of ethnics and policies around safeguarding , data protection and confidentiality   

Our work is analogous to the work we do with counselling clients but differs in some respects.  

Working together to build a strong therapeutic alliance will be a key element of our work together. 

Continuing Professional development and training will also be a part of our sessions as we develop an understanding of your ongoing needs ass a therapist.

 Concerns regarding clients work are the central theme of our supervision and this will be guided by our respect and concern for your clients. We will also be guided by the procedures and policies of the Â鶹ԭ´´ and your own employers ethical framework. 

You can expect me to actively listen and respond to your requirements within the supervision process, within my own understanding and expertise.    

Fo students a 3 or 4 way contract may be required and i will complete any feedback reports as required. 

Our first point of contact will be a phone call or video conference to  discuss you supervision needs .

This helps us both to decide if we a re good match and that we can work together depending on each others expectations.

To help we would then meet to complete our contract ,discuss fees hours and format.    The contract is a working document and can i needed, be amended in accordance with any changes to our circumstances and practice.