Dr David Purves

Dr David Purves was formally a Principal Lecturer in Counselling Psychology at London Metropolitan University, having previously been the Course Director for the University Doctorate program in Counselling Psychology until February 2005. He joined the newly created Counselling Psychology Programme in 1999 at its inception and was influential in the creation of the current successful course.   

Dr. Purves is a Consultant Chartered Counselling Psychologist, a qualified psychotherapist and a Chartered Scientist; a previous Head of the Berkshire NHS Traumatic Stress Service, based in Reading. His clinical qualifications include: The British Psychological Society Diploma in Counselling Psychology and an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy. Dr Purves is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society.

He is also an expert witness to the courts on matters of trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder . Dr Purves has published a number of academic articles, and contributed to books on the training of therapists. He has talked nationally and internationally on subjects related to Trauma, PTSD and computerised cognitive behaviour therapy.

He is also frequently asked by the media for interviews and acts as an expert psychologist recommended by the British Psychological Society on matters of disaster and trauma.  

He practises at the Life Story Therapeutic Centre in Reading, UK.

Tel: +[44] (0)118 9751704

Email: d.purves@bluesbegone.co.uk