David Houliston, website designer and qualified counsellor.
Hi, I’m David - your website designer.
I’m a recently qualified counsellor starting out in private practice. As I’ve had many years of experience in IT and enjoy working with designs, I created a website for my practice. Two, in fact, as I have a special niche counselling ex-boarders as well as a more generalist practice.
So, I thought I would embark on a side-hustle alongside my regular counselling work – designing and building websites for other counsellors and therapists. And doing in a similar way to the way I work as a counsellor i.e. being client led, doing a lot of listening, asking open ended questions, helping the client to decide their own way forward.
My prices are competitive, but more than the bog-standard you-know-who offerings. These guys are fine if you just want to tick the box of having a website. But do they really convey what it is you want your clients to know about you and what you do?
Anyway – have a look at my portfolio. I’m offering a 20% discount on my prices for any projects started before the end of January 2026. I also help with SEO for no extra charge. If you want to chat, I offer a free 20-minute consultation.
Unique Benefits of Working With Me
Design by a trained counsellor
I understand therapeutic language, ethical boundaries, and what helps clients feel safe.
Trauma-informed design
Soft colours, gentle typography, clear navigation, calm imagery.
Experience across three helping professions
Counselling, bookkeeping, and web-design—offering a holistic approach for private practice owners.
Flexible process
Video calls, messaging, and collaborative revisions.