Exeter
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Caro Southcombe
Counsellor, MBACP
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Caro Southcombe

Counsellor, MBACP

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Exeter EX4
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Hi, I’m Caro, a compassionate counsellor. You may be coping on the outside but struggling inside, feeling anxious, overwhelmed, self-critical, angry, depressed, or not quite yourself. You might be dealing with a life transition such as midlife or menopause, burnout from work or study, relationship difficulties, or a lingering sense that something isn’t right. Perhaps you’re unsure what the problem is, only that things feel worse than they should. Sometimes it can feel easier to talk to someone outside your circle of friends or family. Therapy offers a safe, thoughtful space to talk things through and begin to make sense of things.
I offer integrative, relational counselling tailored to you as an individual. Drawing on compassion-focused and other therapeutic approaches, I help you explore what’s happening now, understand unhelpful patterns, and soften anxiety and self-criticism. The aim is to help you feel clearer, steadier, and better able to move forward.
Choosing a counsellor can feel daunting. Sessions with me are not clinical or distant, and you won’t be left in awkward silence. We work at your pace, talking things through in a way that helps life feel more manageable and more like your own again. Contact me for a free 20 minute chat, I'm happy to do this on the phone or online.
Caro Southcombe now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Exeter EX4

The Poundbury Practice

Dorchester DT1

Therapy with me isn't about being analysed from a distance or left in awkward silence. Sessions are warm, engaged and thoughtful.
I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Life Transitions 
£50 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Caro Southcombe
Photo of Caro Southcombe, Counsellor, MBACP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Exeter EX4

The Poundbury Practice

Dorchester DT1

Therapy with me isn't about being analysed from a distance or left in awkward silence. Sessions are warm, engaged and thoughtful.
I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Life Transitions 
£50 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £50
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer
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Sessions (in-person or online) are 50 minutes long and charged at £50. I offer concessions to students.
Photo of Caro Southcombe, Counsellor, MBACP
Caro Southcombe
Counsellor, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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Sessions (in-person or online) are 50 minutes long and charged at £50. I offer concessions to students.
Photo of Caro Southcombe, Counsellor, MBACP
Caro Southcombe
Counsellor, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Caroline Southcombe

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Iron Mill College, Advanced Diploma Integrative Counselling
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I am a fully qualified and registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
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Caro Southcombe
Counsellor, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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I am a fully qualified and registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
Photo of Caro Southcombe, Counsellor, MBACP
Caro Southcombe
Counsellor, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Self Esteem
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Autism
  • Bereavement
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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People often come with anxiety, relationship struggles, or a painful sense of self-doubt. Our work begins with understanding your lived experience and the patterns that have shaped it. Therapy with me offers space to reflect, to feel less alone, soften self-criticism, and then begin to set boundaries and make choices that feel clearer, steadier, and more your own.
Photo of Caro Southcombe, Counsellor, MBACP
Caro Southcombe
Counsellor, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
People often come with anxiety, relationship struggles, or a painful sense of self-doubt. Our work begins with understanding your lived experience and the patterns that have shaped it. Therapy with me offers space to reflect, to feel less alone, soften self-criticism, and then begin to set boundaries and make choices that feel clearer, steadier, and more your own.
Photo of Caro Southcombe, Counsellor, MBACP
Caro Southcombe
Counsellor, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Compassion Focused
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Person-Centred
  • Relational
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Our first session is a chance to begin exploring what has brought you to therapy, even if it is hard to put into words. From there, we may focus on a specific concern over a short period, or take a deeper, longer-term approach that looks at meaning, emotional regulation, self-compassion, and the patterns that shape your relationships, helping you to make changes and feel steadier within yourself.
Photo of Caro Southcombe, Counsellor, MBACP
Caro Southcombe
Counsellor, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Our first session is a chance to begin exploring what has brought you to therapy, even if it is hard to put into words. From there, we may focus on a specific concern over a short period, or take a deeper, longer-term approach that looks at meaning, emotional regulation, self-compassion, and the patterns that shape your relationships, helping you to make changes and feel steadier within yourself.
Photo of Caro Southcombe, Counsellor, MBACP
Caro Southcombe
Counsellor, MBACP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Exeter EX4

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Additional Location

The Poundbury Practice

Dorchester DT1

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Therapy with me isn't about being analysed from a distance or left in awkward silence. Sessions are warm, engaged and thoughtful.
Photo of Caro Southcombe, Counsellor, MBACP
Caro Southcombe
Counsellor, MBACP
"
Therapy with me isn't about being analysed from a distance or left in awkward silence. Sessions are warm, engaged and thoughtful.
Photo of Caro Southcombe, Counsellor, MBACP
Caro Southcombe
Counsellor, MBACP