Damon Beard · ACCPH Senior Member · Christchurch, UK
I'm Damon Beard, a psychotherapeutic counsellor with 17 years of experience in Christchurch, UK. I offer a warm, confidential, and completely non-judgemental space where you can talk freely and begin to heal.
Face-to-face and telephone counselling in a private, home-based practice. Off-road parking available. No waiting room — just a comfortable, confidential space.
Before having my own practice, I worked in a trauma centre as a face-to-face and telephone counsellor, and I was part of a small specialised 24-hour crisis call-out team, providing immediate, compassionate support during emergency situations.
I also had the privilege of working at a community clinic offering HIV testing alongside free mental health care, supporting individuals who might not otherwise have access to counselling.
I have facilitated and mediated Personal Growth and Counselling Skills training courses at a service organisation that responds to emotional trauma and individual crisis, helping others develop insight, emotional awareness, and effective communication skills.
Whatever you're going through — whether it's trauma related, a relationship or family challenge, anxiety, sadness, bereavement, or a personal struggle — I offer a safe, confidential space where you can be heard without judgement.
I'm trained to listen carefully to both your words and your feelings, helping you to process difficult and often overwhelming experiences. From there, we'll work together to develop practical ways to cope with the emotions that follow … and to move forward at your own pace.
I am a registered Senior Member of ACCPH (UK) and I work in accordance with their professional and ethical standards.
I work with people experiencing a wide range of challenges. Whatever you're dealing with, please know that you're not alone.
Specialised trauma-informed therapy developed through years at a crisis callout trauma centre, helping you process and heal from difficult experiences.
Support for overwhelming emotions, persistent worry, panic, and the emotional weight of daily life that can feel impossible to carry alone.
Compassionate support through loss — whether recent or long-held — helping you navigate the complex emotions that come with grief.
Working through relationship challenges, communication breakdowns, family conflict, and the strain that comes from feeling disconnected.
A supportive space to explore feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness, and to find ways to reconnect with what matters to you.
Developing emotional awareness, insight, and effective communication skills to build resilience and navigate life's ongoing challenges.
Life throws challenges at us. Sometimes we cope, and sometimes we feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of where to turn. Here's what to look for:
Your emotions are intense and you have trouble managing them
You've noticed changes in your sleep or appetite, or both
You're distracted at work or struggling to concentrate
Your relationships are strained, or you're withdrawing from them
You don't feel pleasure from activities you usually enjoy
You turn to substances or risky behaviours to cope with emotional pain
You've been through difficult experiences like trauma or grief
You feel like there's no one to talk to or no one who will understand
Reaching out for help is one of the strongest, most empowering decisions you can make for yourself.
Whether you need a single session or ongoing support, the choice is entirely yours. We'll discuss your needs and find what works best.
Payment by online bank transfer or cash at appointment. 24-hour cancellation policy applies.
All testimonials are anonymous to protect client confidentiality.
I was instantly at ease when I met Damon … and taking that first step to contact him was one of the best things I've ever done.
There are just no words to explain how wonderful my counselling journey has been. I can't put into words how liberating it is to just talk freely, without any fear of judgement.
Thank you for listening Damon. For really listening … and for guiding me as I found my way again.
Damon was an amazing help. So incredibly kind and supportive. I laughed, cried … and for the first time in forever, opened up.
Taking the first step is often the hardest part. I'm here, ready to listen, support, and empower you every step of the way.
All enquiries are treated with complete confidentiality.