David Houliston, website designer and qualified counsellor.

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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.

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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.

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