Session 1 | David | In Therapy with Alex Howard

Alex meets 46-year-old David, who is struggling with depression and has come to therapy to change his life. In this first episode of season two of In Therapy, Alex works with David to explore the areas of his life he’s most unhappy with and uncovers some of the catalysts for David’s depression.
0:00 Welcome to "In Therapy"
01:03 Meet David
03:40 Alex and David explore the problem
11:31 The ingredients of depression
16:22 David shares his past
18:00 Where is joy?
20:36 What do you want to change?
21:37 Life Audit
25:58 David's first session review
26:27 Alex's thoughts and updates
28:31 Coming up next
In Therapy with Alex Howard follows real-life people on their therapeutic journeys as they grapple with issues like depression, anxiety and chronic illness.
Alex Howard is a London-based Therapeutic Coach dedicated to helping break the stigma around mental health and helping people make real, positive changes in their lives. Alex is also the creator of Therapeutic Coaching and founder of The Optimum Health Clinic and Conscious Life.
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In Therapy is co-produced, directed and edited by Oliver Halls and Rachel Forbes.

[@raymcclymont7286]

Hardly surprising that David has lots of friends. He has already shown he has a great deal to offer this world with such a warmth of personality. There are many like you David and we’re all with you. Good luck on your journey.

[@lucyroberts3073]

I was struck by how lovely David is. Thank you for sharing your journey David, it takes a special sort of courage to speak out. I wish you all the best.

[@Childeagrestis]

Thanks so much for sharing with us, David. The first season was great but didn't directly speak to my own troubles. This one cut straight to the bone. I know that watching your journey is going to help me in the ways I really need right now and I am so grateful for that.

[@KlaraKluczykowska]

A new episode, I'm so happy! It's great that you're back with new season and new participants.

[@SOS-yt1uj]

So sorry for your loss David

[@patriciao7509]

Thank you so much David for your courage and honesty. Look forward to sharing your journey which will be beneficial to us all.

[@DS-rd9qn]

Much love on your journey David.

[@timothyskene]

Really appreciated listening to this first session Alex & David. Thanks.

[@stevejhkhfda]

Great video thanks to David for speaking out

[@eliseh7872]

Great start to this new series! Well done to David for his bravery in seeking support and sharing this with us - I’m sure so many more people will benefit!

[@lodersdriving]

Thanks for sharing your life David, it's fascinating to listen to different people's perspective of life.

[@amiscary]

Thank you, David and Alex for making this happen.

[@sitiernst827]

Wonderful new episode and David seems like a really authentic and nice guy!
Alex, for the podcast, I was wondering if you could talk about what depression actually is and maybe different types of depression? I feel like maybe there are many misconceptions about it.

[@domsa_]

He seems like a really great guy, doesn't he. I see part of me in David.

[@MarionObyrne-dt7ml]

Im crying watching this as Im in a dark place but this gives me hope well done David 😢 xx

[@sarahd8105]

Hi team, I wanted to take you up on the opportunity of asking questions about the videos and topics discussed. After watching David’s video I was wondering - if you wake up in the morning and you already feel especially low, you feel sad and wounded and stuck but you know you have certain things to do on this day, is there anything you can do or tell yourself that will help you get through the day? Is there any kind of self-talk that can help? David, good luck on your journey, it's really brave what you're doing!

[@frentbow]

Hi Sarah. From my own experience with morning negativity I have learned to tell myself to not listen knowing that as my day unfolds these first awaking negative thoughts will disappear. If you practice mindfulness on the first activity of getting ready for the day ie dressing, makeup. For me it's being mindful on my first cuppa. Also play fave music. It takes practice. It is useful for me every day.

[@gailm778]

Hi, that's the way I used to feel when carrying great sadness..check out the Emotion Code by Dr Bradley Nelson he's developed a system to help release the traumas that's stored within our body it's a very simple and gentle but very effective approach and you can learn to do it on yourself so no more reliving the painful memories to heal ourselves ❤