Counselling in Newton Abbot

Is your life overwhelming? Is your mental health suffering?Do you feel that you need to offload and share whatever difficulties you may be facing? Are you are looking for a counsellor or psychotherapist that actively listens and understands? I am an experienced mental health practitioners and here to help. Sometimes children and young people get stuck and need a little help too. I also have a great deal of experience working with children and young people. When your child is struggling, trying to get help can feel an impossible task. I offer creative therapy without the stress of a long waiting list.

I believe that life is a gift; yet, at times, it can feel quite the opposite. Sometimes, we can feel overwhelmed by our difficulties. ​Often, a trained, non-judgmental and objective ear can help order one's thoughts, challenge ingrained patterns of behaviour, and manage emotions. 

There are times for everyone when our normal ways of coping don't seem like enough. You don't have to feel alone when life feels challenging or overwhelming. I offer a confidential, warm, non-judgemental space where you will feel heard, valued and accepted for who you are. It takes courage to seek support and I work collaboratively at your pace to help you develop positive changes in your life. I am passionate about working with people to empower them to reach their personal goals, express their individuality, overcome challenges and enjoy life.

We all are subject to emotions like low moods, worries and frustrations; it’s all part of being human, the brain we inherit and the effect of our environment. However, when these emotions turn chronic, exaggerated and persistent, we suffer from situations like depression, anxiety and anger, which impact on our lives and well-being. These emotions spill over, adversely affecting our goals and relationships at home and at work

My name is Philomena Lane, I am an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and Consultative supervisor. I have been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years as a registered mental health nurse and a community mental health nurse, both here in the NHS and abroad. Up until recently for many years I worked as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and supervisor in the NHS, before leaving to expand my private practice. I have developed a real passion for helping people overcome the difficulties they face in life in practical and lasting ways.

Sensation of being stuck, depressed, worried, struggling to cope with your feelings, mood changes, trauma memories, hearing distressing voices, suicidal thoughts and urges, adjustment difficulties, addiction, being different and interpersonal difficulties, and willing to move forward and find new ways of coping effectively, “YES i can help". In our sessions, we will use an integrative approach, a mixture Cognitive, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, (DBT CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, (EMDR), Compassionate Focused Therapy, (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, (ACT) depending on your individual needs.

The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!

There are times in our lives when we notice that we don’t feel ok and that we need to move from that place, but don’t know how. In these times, counselling can offer a safe, private and confidential space to notice and share anything which doesn’t feel ok. It offers room to take care of, and notice ourselves. Only you can know best. I feel that through the relationship of counsellor and client we can work to notice or re-notice yourself. We might also find new ways of learning to cope with the pressures of life, or re-find old ways of supporting yourself that you have forgotten. (We can work creatively if you enjoy that).

Everyone is an individual person bringing their own personal circumstances to the meeting. I will listen to your reason(s) for being at the session and what you want to achieve/where you want to aim to be - offering you help & support in that process. My counselling training was at Addaction (alcohol & drugs dependency) Agency where I completed over 100 hrs of sessions and a Mentoring role. I also trained at Cruse Bereavement Care & progressed from there. My Counselling Diploma is in CBT & Certificate in Christian Counselling are from the Institute of Counselling of which I am a full Member. I take an holistic approach.

I have 20 years' experience working as a clinical psychologist in the NHS and in private practice since gaining my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Throughout this time, I have been supporting adults with a very wide range of difficulties. These include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, trauma, and emotional regulation difficulties (including personality disorders). I welcome clients to my home for therapy sessions and appreciate how important it is for people to feel comfortable and at ease in a homely and supportive place in order to explore and express such personal and challenging issues as can arise during therapy.

I'm an Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist based in Bristol but offering counselling worldwide. I'm a fun, creative and encouraging therapist who specialises in providing therapy tailored to children and young people, while also offering therapy services for adults. I offer a free 15-30 minutes phone (or Zoom/Skype, for those overseas) consultation appointment to allow you the opportunity to see how I can support you and also for us to get to know each other. Please contact me via Psychology Today or call/text my number to book a consultation or visit my website to book directly.

I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist specialising in helping people with OCD. I am an OCD sufferer and as such can see both sides of it. I have experience in working with the various forms of OCD. In addition to CBT for OCD I also offer therapy for other anxiety related problems and eating disorders. My practice also makes extensive use of ERP a key component of CBT is an evidence-based approach and is the only talking therapy recommended for OCD in the NICE clinical guidelines. It is a collaborative approach and aims for clients to become their own therapists. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Hello, my name is Xenia. I am a single mum of 4 young people. I have certainly had my own share of challenges over the years, and therapy has helped me learn how to navigate the maze that is life. I can support you to do the same.

Hello, I'm Jenny, an accredited CBT/REBT therapist based in Bristol. I offer my clients a combination of a compassionate, respectful and non-judgmental space in which to share their experiences and problems, and an approach to therapy that is focused on equipping them to achieve their goals. I'm a big believer in people’s ability to change their own situations and so I see my job as being to help my clients see the power and agency they have over how they experience their lives, where many feel stuck, helpless, or like 'victims of circumstance'. I'm especially interested in working with anxiety, phobias, and anger.

Hi, my name is Ross Cullis, I'm a Psychological and Professional Addiction Support Worker with extensive personal and professional experience within this sector. Unlike many other Psychological Support Staff: I have lived experience of the issues in which I offer support (I understand your problems and this understanding hasn't been developed solely from a book or classroom, although my knowledge in this area is also extensive). I recognise the issues in attending therapy and conduct all sessions via online messaging.