Introduction

David Brough is a qualified Practicing psychologist and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. He is a member of The British Psychological Society (B.P.S.), a member of the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (B.A.B.C.P) and Health care professionals Council registered(HCPC). David has previously worked in Industry, as a consultant for the NHS in addictions and mental health services. He has delivered programmes in Education and Research as a Practicing Psychologist and Psychotherapist for over thirty years. Specialising in Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, addictions and a range of complex psychological disorders. He has delivered psychological services across the UK and Europe for Private clients, Educational institutions, NHS Trusts, and business. He has provided appropriate interventions and therapy for successful recovery and rehabilitation from injury and psychological distress.

David Brough, Clinical Director of Alcohol Treatment Solutions, is unique as a scientist Practitioner who combines research with empirical actions. He is able to deliver interventions and make advances in client processing techniques to accelerate progress forward. David's approach is informed by : B.A,(hons) psychology, MSc Psychology, Post Graduate Diploma C.B.T., Post Graduate Diploma Systemic Counselling, MBP'S, MBABCP, Master Practitioner (Neuro.Linguistic .Programming.), Trainer of Trainers (N.L.P), PGC, Health and Social Care. He is also a Doctoral Researcher in alcohol treatments and methods. David is able to make available his range of scientist-practitioner skills and experience for clients who wish to access ATS.

Forget the traditional services delivered through G.P's or 'big name clinics'. They often fail and create counter productive psychological patterns based on a medical model.

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Beginning his career in Psychology, with a specialisation in Psychometrics (mental measurement) and the co-development of the first automated test in the U.K, David went on to work in consultancy, becoming the Director of a Government Training and Therapy service where he developed innovative measures to assess the practical impact of the psychological therapy process.From there, he went on to work in substance misuse and mental health and has specialised in this field. His continued research as to the efficacy of alcohol treatment programmes has developed an innovative, richer, more accurate and successful approach to alcohol treatment, THE FORM.

David has managed and delivered services for NHS Trusts on a Consultancy basis nationwide across the UK, enabling his unique set of knowledge,skills innovative mind to develop.

The World Health Organisation has identified alcohol as the third-largest health risk factor in developed countries.ATS is the only bespoke mechanism to address the burden and chaos of this significant cause of illness, injury, and death.

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What our clients said

After speaking with several therapists I have finally found the one in the face of David. He is very professional and knowledgeable and helped me to overcome my problems.

Sarah

Thank you for everything you have done for me and my family. You have always been there for me - in my good days and in my bad days and I would never be able to thank you enough!

Simon

I contacted David a few years back and from that first phone call, I knew he was the right person. He was patient, friendly I somebody I can trust and for that, I can only say thank you.

Nicola

I just wanted to say a big thank you, David, for all of the help and great advice. You have completely changed my life and the way I think. Thank you.

Stevie

I would love to say thank you for the help and support throughout the years working with me.

Jamie

I was reluctant to speak to anyone and after my partner encouraged me I finally rang David. He came across friendly and knowledgeable and he made me feel so much better about myself. I have been seeing David for years now and I and my partner are very grateful for everything he has done for us.

Jason & Carla

I came into contact with David Brough in 2014, from the minute he phoned to arrange my appointment I knew I had found the ideal therapist for me.

Angela

I contacted ATS and things changed fairly fast as I had a concentrated treatment programme which transformed my life, my relationship and my happiness - All for the better.

Heather

After waiting for an appointment with the NHS community services I had counselling sessions by a person who was helpful but not very skilled.