Certified ICF Coach / Counseling Psychologist

Qualifications

  • MCounselling (HELP), BA (Hons) Psychology (UCSI), BSc (Hons) Political Science (UoM)

  • Professional Certified Coach (Ideal Coaching Global USA) 

  • Associate Certified Coach Credential (International Coaching Federation) 

  • Clinical Foundations in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Gottman Institute) - In-Progress

Psychological Therapy, Life Coaching

Daren Despois

At the heart of Daren’s work is a deep commitment to honour, love, and authenticity— creating spaces where individuals can find clarity, healing, and alignment with their truest selves. Whether through counselling, coaching, or experiential training, Daren brings both strength and warmth, guiding individuals toward deeper meaning connection, and purpose.

As a Mental Health Counsellor, Daren provides a space of genuine care, kindness, and deep presence—a place where his clients feel embraced. With empathy and gentleness, he supports clients in navigating life’s challenges with self-compassion, self-respect, and bravery. Daren believes that healing happens not through force, but through patience, trust, and a deep honouring of one’s experiences. In this supportive environment, clients build resilience, embrace their emotions without judgment, and rediscover their inner strength—not just to survive, but to live meaningfully with authenticity and confidence.

As an Associate Certified Coach under the International Coaching Federation, Daren specialises in Ontological-Mindfulness-Ecological Coaching, working with clients across Cyprus, Scotland, Mexico, the United States, and Malaysia. With a compassionate approach, he helps his clients deepen their relationship with self, develop inner resilience, and live with clarity and purpose. Coaching with Daren is about deliberate transformation. Clients walk away with the confidence to lead their own lives with integrity, alignment, and impact.

With his experience in the training industry, Daren designs experiential, values-driven trainings programmes that support mental health and holistic wellbeing in individuals and teams. Every training is built with impact in mind, ensuring that individuals and teams develop the clarity, self-awareness, and presence needed to thrive. As a facilitator, he brings both depth and warmth, creating learning experiences that inspire growth, strengthen teams, and cultivate meaningful change.

At the core of his work is a belief in the power of human connection—that we are here to lift each other up, to honour our struggles with love and compassion, and to stand as a force for goodness for one another.

Whether in a counselling session, a coaching partnership, or a training room, Daren is committed to helping others step into their truth, navigate life with bravery, and create a world where authenticity and care lead the way.

Therapeutic Approaches:

  • Ontological-Mindfulness-Ecological Coaching

Areas of Expertise:

  • Purposeful Living

  • Authentic Masculinity

  • Navigating Heartbreaks

  • Fatherhood

  • Existential Anxiety

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