I'm David Yaffe, a trained life coach in Dublin working one-to-one with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or on edge. Practical conversations that get underneath the patterns — and change what happens next.
Most people who contact me aren't in crisis. They're functioning — and quietly exhausted by how much effort it takes.
Anxiety is rarely random. It follows patterns of thought and behaviour that were learned somewhere and repeated until they felt like personality. Patterns can be understood, and once understood, they can be worked with.
Sessions are one-to-one, in Dublin or online, and shaped around where you actually are — not a fixed curriculum.
For overthinking, avoidance, constant pressure and the physical edge that comes with it. We map what triggers it, what maintains it, and what to do differently.
For the in-between periods — unsure what's next, stalled on a decision, or living a life that no longer fits. Clear thinking, honest conversation, real movement.
Coaching for work transitions and confidence, for relationship patterns, and age-appropriate support for children and teenagers who are struggling with worry.
We start with the full picture: what's happening, when it happens, and what it costs you. No assumptions, no template diagnosis.
We name the specific thoughts and behaviours keeping the cycle in place — the ones that feel like facts until you look at them directly.
Practical, tested changes you try between sessions. Small, deliberate, and reviewed honestly rather than repeated blindly.
As the evidence stacks up, so does self-trust. The goal isn't managing anxiety forever — it's needing to manage it far less.
“You don't need to arrive with the problem already solved. Bring it half-formed — that's what the first conversation is for.”
Less rehearsing, more speaking. Rooms feel smaller than they used to.
Decisions stop looping and start closing.
The list of things you quietly dodge gets shorter.
You notice the pattern early enough to do something about it.
You can explain your own reactions instead of fearing them.
Progress you can point to, not just feel occasionally.
I'm a trained life coach based in Dublin, working one-to-one with adults — and sometimes younger clients — who are dealing with anxiety, low confidence, or a sense that they've stalled.
My approach is practical and direct rather than abstract. We look at what's actually happening in your week, find the patterns underneath it, and test small changes until something shifts. I'll ask honest questions, and I won't pretend change is easy — but I will make sure you're never working on it alone.
Sessions are calm, confidential and free of judgement. You don't need the right words or a tidy explanation before you get in touch.
Qualification details to be added
Sessions in person or by video
One-to-one, always private
I came in able to describe the symptoms but not the cause. Within a few sessions I could see the pattern clearly — and for the first time it felt workable.
David is calm and very direct. No jargon, no drama. He asked the questions nobody else had thought to ask.
I stopped rehearsing every conversation before I had it. That alone gave me hours of my week back.
Fees are confirmed during the discovery call, so you always know what you're committing to before anything begins.
A first conversation to talk through what's going on and whether coaching is the right fit. Nothing formal, nothing to prepare.
Standalone one-to-one sessions for people who prefer to work session by session, or want support at a specific moment.
A structured block for deeper work on anxiety and confidence, where change compounds across weeks rather than single conversations.
You send a short message or call. We arrange a free 30-minute conversation at a time that suits you, in person in Dublin or by video. You talk, I listen and ask a few questions, and by the end you'll have a clear sense of whether working together makes sense.
Regular private sessions of around an hour. We look at what's happening, identify the patterns behind it, and agree small practical changes to test between sessions. It's structured, but the conversation stays led by what you bring on the day.
No. Most people arrive with a feeling rather than a diagnosis — stuck, tense, flat, unsure. Getting clear on the actual problem is part of the work, not a prerequisite for starting it.
Anxiety tends to be maintained by specific thoughts and behaviours: avoidance, over-preparation, rumination, seeking reassurance. Once we can see those clearly, we can interrupt them deliberately and build evidence that things go better than your mind predicts.
The first conversation is free. Session and package fees are confirmed with you before anything starts, so there are no surprises. Pricing details can be discussed by phone or email.
Coaching suits people who want practical forward movement. If what you're dealing with would be better served by clinical or medical support, I'll say so honestly and point you in a more appropriate direction.
Send a message or call. The first conversation is free, private, and there's no expectation to commit to anything afterwards.
