Dr. David Barton is a PhD-qualified counsellor based in New Zealand, specialising in trauma, anxiety, and long-standing emotional challenges. With extensive professional training and lived experience, David takes a human-centred, evidence-based approach to therapy — helping clients make sense of patterns, not just manage symptoms. He works closely with people who have experienced complex or high-impact life events, providing a safe, supportive space to explore, process, and move toward meaningful change.
David works with clients through a range of professional referral pathways, including ACC Sensitive Claims, Life Matters Suicide Prevention, the Cancer Society, Turning Point Christian Counselling, Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP), and private referrals. This breadth of professional collaboration reflects his credibility and commitment to ethical, trauma-informed care.
Sessions are tailored to each individual, combining practical strategies, compassionate support, and a focus on pacing that honours the nervous system and promotes long-term resilience. Clients often report feeling deeply understood, supported, and empowered to make real changes in their lives.
Whether you are dealing with the effects of past trauma, anxiety, or ongoing emotional challenges, David provides professional guidance to help you regain clarity, confidence, and control. His approach integrates the latest therapeutic research with a warm, personalised style that meets each client where they are.
