David Barnes Life Coach

My name is David Barnes. I come from the UK. I completed my counselling diploma at the Central School for Counselling and Therapy in London in 1996. I have lived and worked in Germany since 1998.  During this time I have worked with individual clients addressing a wide range of issues such as self-esteem, being assertive, improving communication, relationships and work related issues.

I have worked with children and adults within counselling organisations and a psychiatric practice.  My work with children and families includes dealing with general life situations such as marital break-ups and the effects on children, school difficulties, conflicts between parents and children and helping families deal with issues around Attention Deficit Disorder or ADHD and reading and writing difficulties.

I also do couple counselling in German and English, with considerable experience in binational couple counselling.

Before moving to Germany my work in London covered issues such as HIV and sexual health, sexuality; in particular dealing with issues related to being gay, lesbian or bisexual. 
I also have extensive knowledge of and experience in working with sexual abuse.