About David Aycrigg
David Aycrigg is a relationship coach, a trained facilitator, and the founder of Listening Worx, dedicated to helping individuals and couples develop highly effective communication and create deeper, more fulfilling relationships.
With over 20 years of experience, David has supported people in building relationships that are alive, authentic, and grounded in clarity, connection, and emotional awareness.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Practice from Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland, New Zealand, integrating social work, community development, and counselling into a holistic understanding of human behavior and relationships.
Training & Professional Development
David began his professional coach training in 2004 within leading transformational education environments and has continued his development through advanced training and facilitation work over the years.
A significant part of his ongoing training and contribution has been with Satvatove Institute, an international organization dedicated to conscious communication, self-realization, and deep personal transformation.
Through his involvement with Satvatove, David has:
• trained in advanced communication and facilitation practices
• assisted in transformational programs and coach development
• contributed to the global expansion of this work
This foundation has deeply informed his approach to coaching, relationships, and human development.
International Experience
David’s work has taken him across the world, including:
• United States
• United Kingdom
• Europe
• India
• New Zealand
He has also contributed to the development of training centers in countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Greece, and Israel, helping bring this work to diverse communities.
Coaching Practice
In 2006, David established his couples coaching practice, where he has worked extensively with individuals and partners to:
• rebuild connection
• restore intimacy
• break through limiting patterns
• create relationships that truly work
His approach combines practical communication tools with deeper awareness, allowing clients to experience meaningful and lasting transformation.
His Work
David’s work is centered on a simple yet powerful principle:
Through deeper awareness and conscious communication, people can transform not only their relationships, but their entire experience of life.
The Course He Facilitates
David facilitates the Relationships That Work Book Study Course, based on the work of David B. Wolf.
David B. Wolf, Ph.D., has over 40 years of experience in diverse social and mental health service fields, including counselor training, medical social work, children and family counseling, executive coaching, spiritual life coaching, and developing and leading personal transformation seminars. In 1998, he founded the Association for the Protection of Children (APC), an international child protection agency, and served as its director for six years.
As part of his doctoral studies, he developed the Vedic Personality Inventory (VPI), a personality assessment tool based on Vedic psychology, and researched the effects of mantra meditation. He is a world leader in the field of mantra meditation research and has practiced and taught bhakti-yoga since the early 1980s, spreading it around the globe.
Access Dr. Wolf’s academic articles at:
https://www.satvatove.com/dr-david-wolf-academic-articles
The book is edited by Kathleen A. McKee, whose work has contributed to the clarity, structure, and practical accessibility of these teachings. Her role supports the integration of transformational communication principles into a format that is both grounded and applicable in everyday life.
This course is a guided and practical exploration of communication, awareness, and relationship dynamics, designed to help participants apply these principles in their daily lives.
His Mission
To support individuals in uncovering their essential qualities, breaking through what holds them back, and creating a life that is deeply fulfilling, in connection with others, in service, and in alignment with purpose.
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