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David Ernest Cornwell

  • Born Ireland 1979.
  • Oxford University - Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy.
  • United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy UKCP accredited therapist in Core Process Psychotherapy.
  • Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
  • EMDR practitioner.
  • Body centred psychotherapist specialising in depression and trauma. A seated, talking, psychotherapeutic approach that includes awareness of the body and specific techniques that release stress transforming the body-mind and nervous system. Through therapy you can release stress that has been held in your body for years. You can heal from the stresses of trauma, adverse childhood experiences, family and relationship difficulties, work and financial stresses etc.

 

Education

  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy - Masters Oxford University
  • United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy Accredited Therapist
  • Somatic Experiencing Practitioner - European Association of Somatic Experiencing EASE
  • Core Process Psychotherapist - Trained at the Karuna Institute
  • EMDR - Richman EMDR Training UK.

 

Employment

  • Founded Cihangir Yoga Istanbul 2006
  • Co-Director Mindfulness Centre in American Hospital Istanbul
  • Therapist in private practice since 2015 in Mallorca.
  • The Balance Luxury Rehab Mallorca 2023 to present.

Mindfulness

David’s core expertise lies in mindfulness. He began meditating at age 19 and has since built a lifelong practice. David has developed mindfulness centers and led over 50 silent retreats. He holds advanced training in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for depression from Oxford University and is a UKCP-licensed psychotherapist in the UK with a master’s in Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy. His work integrates Somatic Experiencing, incorporating mindfulness of body sensations to support trauma healing.

David continues to work as a mindfulness-based psychotherapist, leading mindfulness classes, training programs, and an ICF-certified mindfulness-based coaching program. Mindfulness remains at the heart of David’s practice, guiding every aspect of his work