David

Mr David Lawson

Clinical Counselors

“I am a clinical counsellor & life coach in private practice. I specialise in relationships: personal & professional. I am accredited nto provide supervision to members of ACA, CCAA and PACFA”

About Me

I help individuals and couples build stronger personal and professional connections. As a clinical counsellor and life coach, I offer a calm, collaborative space. We can explore relationship challenges, improve communication, and gain fresh perspectives. Together, we'll develop practical strategies to navigate difficulties and foster more fulfilling interactions. My goal is to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Approach

When relationship patterns cause strain, I guide a steady, practical process that examines interactions, unmet needs and decision points. You can meet with me in Bundaberg or online in English; sessions move at a pace you set, with clear, manageable goals agreed each week. We hold emotional safety while practising new ways of speaking, setting boundaries and doing short, outcome-focused tasks between sessions to embed change. This approach fits adults and couples seeking clear, compassionate support through loss, conflict or major life shifts.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Suicide Bereavement or Crisis

    The grief of losing someone to suicide, or being in a state of suicidal crisis oneself, both carrying unique psychological weight that differs from other forms of loss.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Counselors

    A counselor qualified to provide clinical-level mental health assessment and treatment.

Credentials

Registrations

Psychotherapy and Counseling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

Clinical Counsellor; Supervisor

Qualifications

CHC

Service Areas

Finding The Light Counselling & Coaching

In-person & Online

Bundaberg West

Bundaberg, Queensland

Australia

Bundaberg West, Bundaberg, Australia