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Dr David King
Psychologist and Founder of Ascending Minds Psychology
I founded Ascending Minds Psychology and have led it alongside senior NHS clinical roles ever since. I currently hold a Principal Psychologist post in the NHS, leading psychology provision across an NHS acute inpatient hospital, covering adult psychiatric wards and a psychiatric intensive care unit.
Working across both contexts means the clinical standards here are shaped by the demands of the NHS as much as the private sector.
I trained to doctoral level in counselling psychology and have spent over 16 years working across some of the most demanding clinical and organisational contexts in the field: NHS community mental health, education, social care, and private practice. I hold Chartered status with the British Psychological Society and am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
I work with individuals seeking assessment or therapeutic support, with professionals navigating the psychological dimensions of leadership and high performance, and with organisations looking for credible, clinically grounded consultancy. The work does not fit neatly into one category, and it is not meant to.
How the work is done
Every piece of work I take on begins with a careful account of your particular situation, what has happened, how it has affected you, and what is actually driving the difficulties or questions you are facing. That understanding shapes everything that follows.
This applies whether we are working on clinical assessment, personal therapy, or an organisational challenge. It takes longer to establish than arriving with a pre-set method. It is also more likely to be useful.
For those interested in the specific therapeutic approaches I use in clinical work, more detail is available on the Therapy page.
Find out whether working together is the right fit.
The starting point is a free 15-minute consultation. No referral needed, no lengthy intake process. Just a brief conversation to understand what you are looking for and whether I can help.
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