Play Therapy Counselling in Barnstaple
With over 10 years experience I am both professional and effective in understanding your needs to help you in the best way possible. I offer therapy from my clinic located in Barnstaple town center and also via online video or telephone. Finding the way forward when life becomes difficult can be a challenging prospect and choosing a therapist can be daunting. As your therapist I offer you a confidential, non-judgemental and private space where you can begin to understand your thoughts, express your feelings and begin to make sense of your situation while also helping you to move forward in a positive way.
With over 10 years experience I am both professional and effective in understanding your needs to help you in the best way possible. I offer therapy from my clinic located in Barnstaple town center and also via online video or telephone. Finding the way forward when life becomes difficult can be a challenging prospect and choosing a therapist can be daunting. As your therapist I offer you a confidential, non-judgemental and private space where you can begin to understand your thoughts, express your feelings and begin to make sense of your situation while also helping you to move forward in a positive way.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck?
Whether you're navigating anxiety, low mood, identity challenges, or simply longing to feel more at home in yourself, counselling can offer a space for you to pause, explore, and reconnect.
I tailor our work to meet you where you are—drawing on talking therapy, somatic awareness (connecting to the body), and creative tools like imagery, metaphor, and art materials (if that suits you). My aim is to create a space where all parts of you are welcomed, including the parts that may feel messy, masked, or misunderstood.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck?
Whether you're navigating anxiety, low mood, identity challenges, or simply longing to feel more at home in yourself, counselling can offer a space for you to pause, explore, and reconnect.
I tailor our work to meet you where you are—drawing on talking therapy, somatic awareness (connecting to the body), and creative tools like imagery, metaphor, and art materials (if that suits you). My aim is to create a space where all parts of you are welcomed, including the parts that may feel messy, masked, or misunderstood.
Hello, I’m Rachel, and I’m truly glad you’ve found your way here. It takes courage to seek support for your well-being. You may be feeling stuck, anxious, low in mood, or overwhelmed by past or present experiences, maybe linked to trauma, loss, or family and relationship difficulties. You are here no doubt seeking healing and to feel more like yourself and you want to feel understood and supported without judgment. Your ultimate goal may be greater confidence, inner peace, or emotional freedom.
Hello, I’m Rachel, and I’m truly glad you’ve found your way here. It takes courage to seek support for your well-being. You may be feeling stuck, anxious, low in mood, or overwhelmed by past or present experiences, maybe linked to trauma, loss, or family and relationship difficulties. You are here no doubt seeking healing and to feel more like yourself and you want to feel understood and supported without judgment. Your ultimate goal may be greater confidence, inner peace, or emotional freedom.
Feeling stressed, anxious, annoyed, frustrated, well then you're probably thinking there's something up with your mental health.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I can work with you in a variety of different ways to get to the bottom of it.
As well as offering in person counselling from my therapy room in North Devon, I am also qualified and have extensive experience of counselling therapeutically online. Imagine not having to travel to appointments, instead your sitting in the comfort and safety of your own home, relaxed in the knowledge you are receiving first class therapy.
Feeling stressed, anxious, annoyed, frustrated, well then you're probably thinking there's something up with your mental health.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I can work with you in a variety of different ways to get to the bottom of it.
As well as offering in person counselling from my therapy room in North Devon, I am also qualified and have extensive experience of counselling therapeutically online. Imagine not having to travel to appointments, instead your sitting in the comfort and safety of your own home, relaxed in the knowledge you are receiving first class therapy.
At Toad Counselling, we understand that you are seeking guidance and support because you are struggling with some aspect of your life. Whether it's a tangible issue or larger questions about purpose, identity, or faith, we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. Our focus is on meeting your unique needs and creating a safe and compassionate space for you to explore the root of your struggles and find your own path towards a more fulfilling life. We are committed to being your trusted ally every step of the way.
At Toad Counselling, we understand that you are seeking guidance and support because you are struggling with some aspect of your life. Whether it's a tangible issue or larger questions about purpose, identity, or faith, we are here to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. Our focus is on meeting your unique needs and creating a safe and compassionate space for you to explore the root of your struggles and find your own path towards a more fulfilling life. We are committed to being your trusted ally every step of the way.
Hello, thank you for visiting my page. My name is Justine and I am a State Registered and Accredited Art & EMDR Psychotherapist qualified to work with adults and children. With over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I hold advanced training in complex trauma and am a fully accredited EMDR therapist. As a member of a professional body, I adhere to strict standards of ethics and proficiency, ensuring your safety and protection. Additionally, I am one of the few therapists accredited to provide EMDR therapy for children and adolescents.
Hello, thank you for visiting my page. My name is Justine and I am a State Registered and Accredited Art & EMDR Psychotherapist qualified to work with adults and children. With over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I hold advanced training in complex trauma and am a fully accredited EMDR therapist. As a member of a professional body, I adhere to strict standards of ethics and proficiency, ensuring your safety and protection. Additionally, I am one of the few therapists accredited to provide EMDR therapy for children and adolescents.
Hi, I'm Lyn. I've been working in counselling / psychotherapy for 22 years. I am an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) I hold additional qualifications in life-coaching and NLP. I work integratively, which means that my professional practice can be personalised to suit each client's needs. You can be assured of a safe, empathic, confidential and professional space in which you can explore issues that you may find difficult to face alone. If you are experiencing issues that are holding you back, either personally or professionally, then we can work together to help you move forward.
Hi, I'm Lyn. I've been working in counselling / psychotherapy for 22 years. I am an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) I hold additional qualifications in life-coaching and NLP. I work integratively, which means that my professional practice can be personalised to suit each client's needs. You can be assured of a safe, empathic, confidential and professional space in which you can explore issues that you may find difficult to face alone. If you are experiencing issues that are holding you back, either personally or professionally, then we can work together to help you move forward.
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.
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Are you are feeling lost, overwhelmed, stuck or in need of gentle support, I can offer you a creative, relational and trauma informed approach. You will find a calm, emotionally safe space here. No matter if you are child, young person or adult, I offer EMDR, EMDR Sandtray Therapy & Arts Psychotherapy (Dramatherapy).
My creative therapy tool bag is yours to open. Central is EMDR Sandtray Therapy, a gentle hands on approach where both words and symbols have their place. Together they support you to gain insight. You choose & place small world figures into a sandtray to illustrate and explore your challenges.
Are you are feeling lost, overwhelmed, stuck or in need of gentle support, I can offer you a creative, relational and trauma informed approach. You will find a calm, emotionally safe space here. No matter if you are child, young person or adult, I offer EMDR, EMDR Sandtray Therapy & Arts Psychotherapy (Dramatherapy).
My creative therapy tool bag is yours to open. Central is EMDR Sandtray Therapy, a gentle hands on approach where both words and symbols have their place. Together they support you to gain insight. You choose & place small world figures into a sandtray to illustrate and explore your challenges.
Exploring what is going on with a compassionate non-judgmental other when life seems overwhelming or confusing can be helpful and provide new perspectives. Major life transitions, past traumas or repeating cycles of old patterns can be respectfully explored. You might be experiencing difficult relationships, anxiety, grief or loss, or you may be looking to reconnect with your true self and unblock your flow. I believe the answers lie within ourselves as long as we give ourselves the permission and space to explore and untangle, and I can be alongside you at this time. Testimonials on request
Exploring what is going on with a compassionate non-judgmental other when life seems overwhelming or confusing can be helpful and provide new perspectives. Major life transitions, past traumas or repeating cycles of old patterns can be respectfully explored. You might be experiencing difficult relationships, anxiety, grief or loss, or you may be looking to reconnect with your true self and unblock your flow. I believe the answers lie within ourselves as long as we give ourselves the permission and space to explore and untangle, and I can be alongside you at this time. Testimonials on request
She has helped many children through difficult times using play and the arts to communicate emotions, often in ways words cannot.
Emily works with most issues and has personal and professional experience of neurodiversity. She has supported children and young people with SEN, autism, ADHD, bereavement, anxiety, fears and phobias, self harm, suicidal ideation, domestic abuse, self esteem, bullying, friendship issues, identity, parental separation, unmanageable feelings, body image.
She has helped many children through difficult times using play and the arts to communicate emotions, often in ways words cannot.
Emily works with most issues and has personal and professional experience of neurodiversity. She has supported children and young people with SEN, autism, ADHD, bereavement, anxiety, fears and phobias, self harm, suicidal ideation, domestic abuse, self esteem, bullying, friendship issues, identity, parental separation, unmanageable feelings, body image.
I am a highly experienced accredited counsellor and supervisor, based in Exeter, working with adults, young people and children. I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, bereavement and loss, and trauma. I offer a warm, safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to explore difficulties or problems from your past or present and look at how these maybe holding you back from living a more satisfying and fuller life. As a humanistic counsellor, I focus on building a respectful, caring and empathetic relationship with you and, through this, support you as you progress towards your goal.
I am a highly experienced accredited counsellor and supervisor, based in Exeter, working with adults, young people and children. I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, bereavement and loss, and trauma. I offer a warm, safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to explore difficulties or problems from your past or present and look at how these maybe holding you back from living a more satisfying and fuller life. As a humanistic counsellor, I focus on building a respectful, caring and empathetic relationship with you and, through this, support you as you progress towards your goal.
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.
Who knows what is going on inside your mind better than you? You are the expert on you and therapy with me helps you to connect the parts of you find unhelpful and move them from outside your awareness to your conscious mind. Once you become aware of them, we can work to enable you to challenge, nurture, adjust, modify and heal them allowing you opportunity to accomplish significant lasting change.
Being an integrative counsellor, allows me to use different theories to give you insights, tools, growth and change within yourself.
Who knows what is going on inside your mind better than you? You are the expert on you and therapy with me helps you to connect the parts of you find unhelpful and move them from outside your awareness to your conscious mind. Once you become aware of them, we can work to enable you to challenge, nurture, adjust, modify and heal them allowing you opportunity to accomplish significant lasting change.
Being an integrative counsellor, allows me to use different theories to give you insights, tools, growth and change within yourself.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and my aim is to offer a space where you feel genuinely welcomed, heard, and understood. I’m an integrative counsellor, which means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches and adapt my way of working to suit you as an individual. At the heart of my practice is a person‑centred ethos: I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and respect.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and my aim is to offer a space where you feel genuinely welcomed, heard, and understood. I’m an integrative counsellor, which means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches and adapt my way of working to suit you as an individual. At the heart of my practice is a person‑centred ethos: I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and respect.
Children can use play materials provided by me.
I'm an experienced 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, moderate and severe presenting problems. Some people see me because they're very unhappy, traumatised, distressed, worried, dissatisfied or find that relationships with others are difficult. Others come because they want to understand themselves better and they're curious about their internal world and relational patterns.
Children can use play materials provided by me.
I'm an experienced 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, moderate and severe presenting problems. Some people see me because they're very unhappy, traumatised, distressed, worried, dissatisfied or find that relationships with others are difficult. Others come because they want to understand themselves better and they're curious about their internal world and relational patterns.
I specialise in working with individuals aged 11+. My professional background includes supporting clients who have experienced bereavement due to suicide, domestic violence, and other forms of loss. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with young people and addressing relationship dynamics.
I specialise in working with individuals aged 11+. My professional background includes supporting clients who have experienced bereavement due to suicide, domestic violence, and other forms of loss. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with young people and addressing relationship dynamics.
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.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or carrying more than you can manage alone. Perhaps you’re unsure why things feel so hard, or you’re struggling with emotions, relationships, or life changes that have left you feeling depleted. Therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and begin to make sense of what’s happening for you.
What makes my work unique is the blend of compassion, experience, and flexibility I bring to each client. I have worked across schools, leadership and clinical roles, and private practice, which allows me to support both immediate difficulties and deeper, long-standing patterns.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or carrying more than you can manage alone. Perhaps you’re unsure why things feel so hard, or you’re struggling with emotions, relationships, or life changes that have left you feeling depleted. Therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and begin to make sense of what’s happening for you.
What makes my work unique is the blend of compassion, experience, and flexibility I bring to each client. I have worked across schools, leadership and clinical roles, and private practice, which allows me to support both immediate difficulties and deeper, long-standing patterns.
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Play Therapy Counsellors
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behaviour and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behaviour.