Hoarding Counselling in Barnstaple

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Peter Hollowell
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Anxiety, depression, loss of confidence or grief, these are just some of the ways in which our experience of life can be adversely impacted. Hello my name is Peter and I believe I have an intuitive sensitivity for my client’s emotional world which helps me to understand their thoughts and feelings, this in turn creates a strong connection between us that gives my client the confidence to share those important thoughts and feelings and together we can work to move forward. Sometimes we can experience problems, emotional difficulties and may not know why or understand what is happening, but we know things are not quite right.
Anxiety, depression, loss of confidence or grief, these are just some of the ways in which our experience of life can be adversely impacted. Hello my name is Peter and I believe I have an intuitive sensitivity for my client’s emotional world which helps me to understand their thoughts and feelings, this in turn creates a strong connection between us that gives my client the confidence to share those important thoughts and feelings and together we can work to move forward. Sometimes we can experience problems, emotional difficulties and may not know why or understand what is happening, but we know things are not quite right.
07380 316447 View 07380 316447
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Georgina Lester Couples Individuals
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Do you feel drained by your relationships? Perhaps you are experiencing conflict with a partner, or struggling to manage difficult dynamics within your wider family. Maybe you are recovering from narcissistic abuse or an unhealthy relationship. I work with individuals and couples navigating complex relational and family dynamics. My focus is on helping you identify and understand the underlying patterns that are shaping your experiences. and keeping you stuck in unhealthy and unhappy cycles.
Do you feel drained by your relationships? Perhaps you are experiencing conflict with a partner, or struggling to manage difficult dynamics within your wider family. Maybe you are recovering from narcissistic abuse or an unhealthy relationship. I work with individuals and couples navigating complex relational and family dynamics. My focus is on helping you identify and understand the underlying patterns that are shaping your experiences. and keeping you stuck in unhealthy and unhappy cycles.
01271 442303 View 01271 442303
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Amy Fairchild
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You're probably here because things aren't going well right now, they haven't in the past, or you're worried about the future, maybe all three. I understand - we all have difficulties to overcome at points in our lives. In fact, I believe that these times when we struggle can be our greatest opportunities for personal growth and enrichment. I know it can be daunting, overwhelming even, but I assure you that I am here to support you, and offer you the security and space, so you can explore your inner world safely, and at the right pace for you. Seeking therapy is the first big step, I will be here with you on the journey.
You're probably here because things aren't going well right now, they haven't in the past, or you're worried about the future, maybe all three. I understand - we all have difficulties to overcome at points in our lives. In fact, I believe that these times when we struggle can be our greatest opportunities for personal growth and enrichment. I know it can be daunting, overwhelming even, but I assure you that I am here to support you, and offer you the security and space, so you can explore your inner world safely, and at the right pace for you. Seeking therapy is the first big step, I will be here with you on the journey.
01271 442294 View 01271 442294
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Laura Jayne Sollis
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Do you feel stuck,anxious or overwhelmed?Maybe you're struggling with worry, low confidence or self esteem and it's impacting your life,leaving you feeling isolated and alone. It can be difficult to open up to friends or family for fear we may burden them or they will worry too much about us.This is were counselling can help,talking to someone who is there for you with compassion and judgement can make all the difference,I truly believe that a supportive,trusting counselling relationship is essential in helping you move towards the life you want.
Do you feel stuck,anxious or overwhelmed?Maybe you're struggling with worry, low confidence or self esteem and it's impacting your life,leaving you feeling isolated and alone. It can be difficult to open up to friends or family for fear we may burden them or they will worry too much about us.This is were counselling can help,talking to someone who is there for you with compassion and judgement can make all the difference,I truly believe that a supportive,trusting counselling relationship is essential in helping you move towards the life you want.
01363 720245 View 01363 720245
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Angela Collinge
Psychotherapist
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help clients with anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder and many other issues, always working in a collaborative way. I offer EMDR therapy face to face and online. I aim to work in a proficient and time efficient way to ensure that the length of time in therapy is as short as possible to ensure a much improved quality of life. In order to achieve this I work towards discovering the root cause of the issue to process any related issues and to prevent a repeat of the same type of problems. Developing improved self esteem, identity and purpose in life is key to my practise.
I help clients with anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder and many other issues, always working in a collaborative way. I offer EMDR therapy face to face and online. I aim to work in a proficient and time efficient way to ensure that the length of time in therapy is as short as possible to ensure a much improved quality of life. In order to achieve this I work towards discovering the root cause of the issue to process any related issues and to prevent a repeat of the same type of problems. Developing improved self esteem, identity and purpose in life is key to my practise.
01598 728714 View 01598 728714
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Sophia Jane Croucher
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
One of the reasons I became a counsellor is because I’ve had my own mental health struggles in the past and I’ve watched family members grapple with challenging mental health conditions. I realise the path through is individual to each of us but having someone in your corner who listens and cares without judgment can make all the difference. Many of my clients are navigating life changes, relationship breakdown, school or work pressures, family issues and have a growing realisation that something has to change. I work with a broad range of individuals and warmly welcome neurodivergent clients and people from LGBTQIA communities.
One of the reasons I became a counsellor is because I’ve had my own mental health struggles in the past and I’ve watched family members grapple with challenging mental health conditions. I realise the path through is individual to each of us but having someone in your corner who listens and cares without judgment can make all the difference. Many of my clients are navigating life changes, relationship breakdown, school or work pressures, family issues and have a growing realisation that something has to change. I work with a broad range of individuals and warmly welcome neurodivergent clients and people from LGBTQIA communities.
01805 643052 View 01805 643052

More Therapists Nearby

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Brian Grant Dennis
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Counselling can help bring positivity and enjoyment to situations which may currently feel negative and depressing. Counselling can help to clarify emotional thoughts and processes around troubling situations, then can use that clarity to improve emotional situations. I have extensive experience with assisting clients with gambling problems, which is a learned problem habit.
Counselling can help bring positivity and enjoyment to situations which may currently feel negative and depressing. Counselling can help to clarify emotional thoughts and processes around troubling situations, then can use that clarity to improve emotional situations. I have extensive experience with assisting clients with gambling problems, which is a learned problem habit.
01392 573828 View 01392 573828
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Steve Turner
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
My ideal client is one of complexity; I plan on to enrol onto a Doctorate becoming a counselling psychologist. I am a qualified counsellor and my knowledge base started 15 years ago when I fell ill. I have had an eventful life, including heart problems, strokes and many other issues. Through therapies, self help and determination I am happy with my life and I would love to share my knowledge. I have specialised in complex bereavement over the past 6 years seeing clients face to face and supporting them through the hard times. There is a need for more LGBT counsellors that understand and help.
My ideal client is one of complexity; I plan on to enrol onto a Doctorate becoming a counselling psychologist. I am a qualified counsellor and my knowledge base started 15 years ago when I fell ill. I have had an eventful life, including heart problems, strokes and many other issues. Through therapies, self help and determination I am happy with my life and I would love to share my knowledge. I have specialised in complex bereavement over the past 6 years seeing clients face to face and supporting them through the hard times. There is a need for more LGBT counsellors that understand and help.
07717 272882 View 07717 272882
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Newid Integrated Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Tiverton EX16
Newid pronounced "Nowed" is Welsh for change. I chose this name not only to reflect my heritage but also to reflect that change is the only constant in life. We all travel with it, yet all our experiences can be profoundly different. I believe that counselling is a collaborative process in which we work together on what you want to change or explore in a safe non-judgemental environment. I offer an integrative approach where we work side-by-side to understand your past and help you discover new ways of coping and moving forward. I recognise that courage is not fearless and making the 1st step can be challenging in it's self.
Newid pronounced "Nowed" is Welsh for change. I chose this name not only to reflect my heritage but also to reflect that change is the only constant in life. We all travel with it, yet all our experiences can be profoundly different. I believe that counselling is a collaborative process in which we work together on what you want to change or explore in a safe non-judgemental environment. I offer an integrative approach where we work side-by-side to understand your past and help you discover new ways of coping and moving forward. I recognise that courage is not fearless and making the 1st step can be challenging in it's self.
01884 219224 View 01884 219224
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Noor Therapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Are you facing anxiety, grief, depression, self esteem, self worth issues, relationship challenges or simply feeling stuck? Are you grappling with recent diagnoses of ADHD or ASD? I work with adults and young people. I have good experience with children and teens, who love working with my calming and gentle therapy tortoise Jeff! My practise is Integrative Therapy, combining different therapeutic approaches tailored for each individual.
Are you facing anxiety, grief, depression, self esteem, self worth issues, relationship challenges or simply feeling stuck? Are you grappling with recent diagnoses of ADHD or ASD? I work with adults and young people. I have good experience with children and teens, who love working with my calming and gentle therapy tortoise Jeff! My practise is Integrative Therapy, combining different therapeutic approaches tailored for each individual.
01952 458292 View 01952 458292
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Dr Rochelle Woollacott
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
People come to therapy for many different and important reasons. For some it is to discuss difficult and emotional experiences, while for others its to have a space in their week to reflect and make time to check-in with themselves. I ask all my clients to come with an open-mind as therapy can take you on a journey of self-discovery. I have worked with many clients with varying degrees of personal difficulties; severe and mild distress including depression, anxiety, suicide, low-self-esteem, earlier life trauma, PTSD, relational difficulties and many more.
People come to therapy for many different and important reasons. For some it is to discuss difficult and emotional experiences, while for others its to have a space in their week to reflect and make time to check-in with themselves. I ask all my clients to come with an open-mind as therapy can take you on a journey of self-discovery. I have worked with many clients with varying degrees of personal difficulties; severe and mild distress including depression, anxiety, suicide, low-self-esteem, earlier life trauma, PTSD, relational difficulties and many more.
01837 516734 View 01837 516734
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Syeda Daniel
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Many people from all walks of life can occasionally lose their direction or can struggle with stress, anxiety, and /or depression. Therapy can be a helpful process to work through these difficulties, supporting you towards improved well-being and healing of emotional difficulties. Within our sessions, we will work towards your goals, focusing on taking the time to understand you and your individual needs. You will be heard with non-judgment, compassion, kindness and empathy. Together we will work to find a way forward to improved well-being in a caring and meaningful way.
Many people from all walks of life can occasionally lose their direction or can struggle with stress, anxiety, and /or depression. Therapy can be a helpful process to work through these difficulties, supporting you towards improved well-being and healing of emotional difficulties. Within our sessions, we will work towards your goals, focusing on taking the time to understand you and your individual needs. You will be heard with non-judgment, compassion, kindness and empathy. Together we will work to find a way forward to improved well-being in a caring and meaningful way.
01837 516697 View 01837 516697
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Heart Felt Trauma Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
At Heart Felt Trauma Therapy, we believe emotional pain makes sense - when you understand where it began. Our work goes beyond traditional counselling. We specialise in trauma-responsive talking therapy designed to uncover the emotional roots beneath anxiety, relationship struggles, overwhelm, and patterns that seem impossible to change. Using our specialist Felt Trauma Therapy approach, we help you understand how early emotional experiences often long forgotten or never fully recognised can continue to shape how you feel, respond, and relate today. We also offer specialist therapeutic support for children and young people - Fee £35
At Heart Felt Trauma Therapy, we believe emotional pain makes sense - when you understand where it began. Our work goes beyond traditional counselling. We specialise in trauma-responsive talking therapy designed to uncover the emotional roots beneath anxiety, relationship struggles, overwhelm, and patterns that seem impossible to change. Using our specialist Felt Trauma Therapy approach, we help you understand how early emotional experiences often long forgotten or never fully recognised can continue to shape how you feel, respond, and relate today. We also offer specialist therapeutic support for children and young people - Fee £35
01843 262993 View 01843 262993
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Dr Hannah Marie Galvin
Psychotherapist, PhD, ACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm a psychoanalytic psychotherapist trained to MA and Doctoral level respectively with adults and children and adolescents. I'm also a visiting lecturer at The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. I have experience of working across the age range with a wide variety of mild to moderate, and severe presenting problems. Some people see me because they're very unhappy, distressed, worried, or find that relationships with others are difficult. Others come because they want to understand themselves better and they're curious about why they encounter the same patterns.
I'm a psychoanalytic psychotherapist trained to MA and Doctoral level respectively with adults and children and adolescents. I'm also a visiting lecturer at The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. I have experience of working across the age range with a wide variety of mild to moderate, and severe presenting problems. Some people see me because they're very unhappy, distressed, worried, or find that relationships with others are difficult. Others come because they want to understand themselves better and they're curious about why they encounter the same patterns.
01392 321462 View 01392 321462
Photo of Leigh Smith, Psychotherapist, SNCPS Acc.
Leigh Smith
Psychotherapist, SNCPS Acc.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
What do you need to get your life on track, to feel fulfilled, relevant, in control and in the drivers seat? Sometimes we just need a bit of support to get there, an outside eye, a gentle challenge. We always need, and deserve to be treated with sensitivity, respect and dignity. Life is full of challenges, but you don't need to face them alone. Letting someone in can be scary, but you really do deserve to be supported, and you have every right to live a fulfilling, rich and creative life.
What do you need to get your life on track, to feel fulfilled, relevant, in control and in the drivers seat? Sometimes we just need a bit of support to get there, an outside eye, a gentle challenge. We always need, and deserve to be treated with sensitivity, respect and dignity. Life is full of challenges, but you don't need to face them alone. Letting someone in can be scary, but you really do deserve to be supported, and you have every right to live a fulfilling, rich and creative life.
01364 701722 View 01364 701722
Photo of Karen Janas - Karen Janas - Spark Consulting Services Ltd, Counsellor, MBACP
Karen Janas - Spark Consulting Services Ltd
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I’m Karen Janas, an integrative counsellor working with adults, couples, and young people experiencing a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or exhausted, perhaps holding everything together for others while inside you feel unheard or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. You might be living with low mood or depression, navigating burnout, grief, menopause, or struggling with difficult relationships, including your relationship with food or with yourself. Life may feel more about surviving than living, and you’re tired of carrying it all alone.
I’m Karen Janas, an integrative counsellor working with adults, couples, and young people experiencing a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or exhausted, perhaps holding everything together for others while inside you feel unheard or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. You might be living with low mood or depression, navigating burnout, grief, menopause, or struggling with difficult relationships, including your relationship with food or with yourself. Life may feel more about surviving than living, and you’re tired of carrying it all alone.
07480 536717 View 07480 536717
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Martin Oakley
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Online Only
My focus is to support you, to give yourself the opportunity to connect to your suppressed emotions that want to be heard and acknowledged, to enable you to speak your truth and to have a voice. Together, working at your pace, we can gain insight and understanding of your issue or difficulty, and explore ways of connecting / reconnecting to yourself to build self-awareness, trust, empowerment, resilience and courage. Our goal in working together is to enhance your life, which is meaningful for you, to create balance and wellbeing.
My focus is to support you, to give yourself the opportunity to connect to your suppressed emotions that want to be heard and acknowledged, to enable you to speak your truth and to have a voice. Together, working at your pace, we can gain insight and understanding of your issue or difficulty, and explore ways of connecting / reconnecting to yourself to build self-awareness, trust, empowerment, resilience and courage. Our goal in working together is to enhance your life, which is meaningful for you, to create balance and wellbeing.
01323 679678 View 01323 679678
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Paul J Prescott
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Throughout our lives we may encounter challenging experiences. We may feel lost and lack the guidance and clarity to assist in making difficult choices. We may struggle to deal with the affliction of loss or bereavement. We may find it difficult to understand the sensations and emotions attached to trauma and relational conflicts. We may be unsure of our identity and how we fit within the world.
Throughout our lives we may encounter challenging experiences. We may feel lost and lack the guidance and clarity to assist in making difficult choices. We may struggle to deal with the affliction of loss or bereavement. We may find it difficult to understand the sensations and emotions attached to trauma and relational conflicts. We may be unsure of our identity and how we fit within the world.
01840 700176 View 01840 700176

Online Therapists

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Bobbi Gill
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I am an experienced Integrative Trauma -Informed Counsellor and EMDR Therapist working with adults based in Gloucestershire. Life can be challenging and sometimes we can find it hard to cope with the overwhelm or find ourselves stuck. I offer a welcoming confidential and safe space to help you process difficult situations or feelings, explore your thoughts, feel heard and understood, develop a greater understanding of yourself and your issues, find patterns and make connections. Together we will work out how best to work through and resolve any deep-rooted issues/patterns/behaviours and agree strategies to help you move forward.
I am an experienced Integrative Trauma -Informed Counsellor and EMDR Therapist working with adults based in Gloucestershire. Life can be challenging and sometimes we can find it hard to cope with the overwhelm or find ourselves stuck. I offer a welcoming confidential and safe space to help you process difficult situations or feelings, explore your thoughts, feel heard and understood, develop a greater understanding of yourself and your issues, find patterns and make connections. Together we will work out how best to work through and resolve any deep-rooted issues/patterns/behaviours and agree strategies to help you move forward.
01452 923095 View 01452 923095
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Harriet Page
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
If you're someone who actively wants to level up their life and experience and be held accountable in the process, read more! I’m Harriet, a psychotherapeutic counsellor and coach. I support anyone who's trying to better their situation, level up, and break new ground. I specialise in working with those who are aware that things need to change, and want to create a vision of the life they want to live. Together, we explore what’s going on, where you want to be, and most importantly- how to move forward! I offer a free 20-minute consultation so you can see if we’re a good fit. If this resonates with you then do contact me. :)
If you're someone who actively wants to level up their life and experience and be held accountable in the process, read more! I’m Harriet, a psychotherapeutic counsellor and coach. I support anyone who's trying to better their situation, level up, and break new ground. I specialise in working with those who are aware that things need to change, and want to create a vision of the life they want to live. Together, we explore what’s going on, where you want to be, and most importantly- how to move forward! I offer a free 20-minute consultation so you can see if we’re a good fit. If this resonates with you then do contact me. :)
01458 555102 View 01458 555102
Hoarding Counsellors
What is the most effective treatment for hoarding?
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) has been well-studied in the treatment of hoarding. This type of therapy includes changing beliefs surrounding possessions, as well as learning how to discard items and reduce acquisitions. The hoarder may also gain much-needed organizational skills. Another useful therapy may be compassion-focused therapy, which can address emotion regulation and negative self-perception.

How long does therapy for hoarding take?
Although treatment can vary, most people demonstrate improvement after 23 sessions, with some showing improvement after just a few sessions. Researchers have developed a 26-session cognitive behavioral program. People who hoard may need “maintenance” sessions over the years if the problem arises repeatedly.

Are there medications for hoarding?
The more commonly-prescribed medications for hoarding are including antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). This can include drugs such as venlafaxine and paroxetine. And because hoarding disorder is related to obsessive-compulsive disorder, medications for OCD, such as clomipramine, may be effective for hoarding as well.

Can hoarding come back after treatment?
Hoarding is a chronic disorder and it can last throughout an individual’s lifetime. Regularly checking in with a psychotherapist can help manage symptoms long-term. A good therapist will help the person learn needed skills including decision-making, organization, and stress reduction. The patient will gain a better perspective and the need to cling to useless items will lessen.