Counselling in Paignton

You may be someone who feels that they manage well in many areas of your life, but experiences challenges in one specific area perhaps this may be relationships or work or something else. I have experience of working with sexual violence/domestic abuse and have supported clients that are recovering from traumatic experiences, through the pre trial circumstances, as well approaching challenging life experiences post trial. I work in a collaborative way with you to help identify issues which might be causing disruption to your sense of identity, control or sense of achievement, self-esteem, quality of life or relationships.

I can help with many common troubles, such as anxiety, depression, pain, emotion regulation, self-worth, panic attacks, identity worries, family life, attachment, trauma, abuse and more. Many of the clients I have worked with needed help in seeing, accepting and loving their true self. Often these have been young people and adults with a divergent neurotype, whose feelings and authenticity have been masked for far too long.

I have worked with many different people - with different needs - from people struggling with addiction(s), people living with feelings of depression and anxiety, neurodivergent folks, to those coping with bereavement and people dealing with abuse, violence and trauma. I'm especially passionate about working with people with traumatic life experiences and those from the LGBTQ+ community. I am a cisgender bisexual and queer woman and I use she/her pronouns. I work with an open-mindset and am poly/kink/bsdm aware. I pride myself on being warm, friendly and down-to-earth. You are safe with me, whoever you are.

Hi I'm Rachel. Counselling can be a really powerful space to process the more hidden elements of ourselves. You can expect to be met by me with warmth and empathy and I'll be alongside you as you work through the challenges that brought you to counselling, as you seek clarity and find your voice. I will be there to walk with you as you face the potent things in life that have caused you turbulence and pain.

I am a warm, passionate, and trauma-informed Counsellor/Psychotherapist who offers a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to explore behavious, thoughts, feelings to gain insight into how your past may have impacted the present. I work integratively, so I draw on humanistic philosophies and practices, but also include some psychoeducation, CBT, parts work and mindfulness techniques. Whatever works best for you and your circumstances, together we can decide on a plan and periodically discuss progress, needs and goals as they develop.

I am a fully qualified (Accredited) Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Supervisor I work from my private practice in Paignton providing a warm, safe, secure and confidential environment. I like to work in a relational way with empathy, honesty and regard for all clients. I see counselling as a collaborative process in which clients bring their experiences to me and I bring my awareness and knowledge to explore the specific needs of individuals. Being an integrative counsellor means that I use various styles and techniques that I can adapt and develop to help clients discover healthy strategies for coping.

Rose is passionate about helping people to understand themselves better, in order to grow and develop as a human being. ​ Rose believes in using creativity and intuition and will adapt to suit you, a unique individual. She creates a warm and welcoming environment that enables trust and openness, supporting you to feel safe exploring your thoughts and emotions. Rose is skilled in a number of approaches which allows her to offer you a bespoke session. She may include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, Gestalt therapy, or person-centered therapy. Rose's choice of approach will depend on your needs and preferences.

I am a relaxed and friendly BACP Accredited Counsellor, working from my private practice in Paignton, Devon. I understand the importance of a comfortable, safe space for clients to share and I can draw on my extensive integrative training to tailor the sessions to meet your needs. Whilst the present moment is key to change, I understand how the past can impact the present, as can concerns about the future. It can be hard to learn, but it is often harder to unlearn.

I offer affordable counselling helping you to process and move forward.  Initial phone consultation would be free to help you decide if I am the right counsellor for you. I can offer face to face or online therapy sessions, whatever issues you bring such as anxiety, depression, trauma, loss & bereavement, low self-esteem & confidence, relationships and unhappiness with work, home or general unhappiness in a supportive environment offering compassion and kindness.  I have experience working and supporting young people, families and Adults.

Do you feel your potential in life is thwarted by past or present difficulties or trauma? Has your equilibrium, confidence and self esteem been undermined by this? Do you feel disempowered and unable to move forward? Sometimes, life's difficulties can prevent us from forming healthy relationships with ourselves and others, and prevent us thriving. I am a UKCP Psychotherapist in training, working to support people suffering with mental and emotional distress find more ease, balance, meaning and health in their lives.

I work with adults and young people and offer both short and long term therapy. Sometimes life’s challenges may feel overwhelming, emotionally exhausting or relentless and we may seek professional support to help us find our way through. Anxiety, depression, feeling lost, lonely, confused or traumatised are just some of the many issues people bring. Whilst our personal stories and the reasons for our distress are ultimately as unique as we are, I have found that clients of all ages share a common goal; the desire to gain new perspectives and deeper understandings of themselves and to explore the possibilities and means of change.

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Accredited EMDR therapist and Consultant EMDR supervisor in training. I have over 20 years NHS experience of assessment and treatment of adult mental health conditions. I am now offering my extensive therapy skills as an independent practitioner. I offer science- based treatments that are uniquely tailored to the individual. My passion is addressing psychological issues rooted in trauma and/or exposure to adverse/stressful experiences at any stage in the life span. From early attachment wounds to more severe Complex PTSD presentations, PTSD & anxiety conditions.