Counselling for Elderly in Dawlish
I’m Jennie, and I am a professional counsellor and psychotherapist based in Dawlish, Devon. I offer both short-term and ongoing counselling for anxiety, depression bereavement, low self-esteem, stress, relationships, abuse, work related issues and much more. With private, confidential sessions in my calming garden cabin, you will have a safe space where you will be truly listened to, where there is no judgement and where your emotions are validated.
I’m Jennie, and I am a professional counsellor and psychotherapist based in Dawlish, Devon. I offer both short-term and ongoing counselling for anxiety, depression bereavement, low self-esteem, stress, relationships, abuse, work related issues and much more. With private, confidential sessions in my calming garden cabin, you will have a safe space where you will be truly listened to, where there is no judgement and where your emotions are validated.
Do you want to journey towards your optimum mental health and wellbeing; to discover newfound inner resources? I am passionate about supporting you towards the future you wish to create for yourself .
Do you want to journey towards your optimum mental health and wellbeing; to discover newfound inner resources? I am passionate about supporting you towards the future you wish to create for yourself .
Sex can sometimes feel like a taboo topic, making it feel pretty uncomfortable to talk about. In particular, it might feel overwhelming or scary to be vulnerable and share our difficulties surrounding sex. However, the sexual self is unique to each person and evolves through the lifespan. This means that is normal to experience changes, challenges and difficulties connected to intimacy at some point in your life. I aim to provide a supportive environment for you to explore your relationship with sex and find ways to move through feelings of stuckness.
Sex can sometimes feel like a taboo topic, making it feel pretty uncomfortable to talk about. In particular, it might feel overwhelming or scary to be vulnerable and share our difficulties surrounding sex. However, the sexual self is unique to each person and evolves through the lifespan. This means that is normal to experience changes, challenges and difficulties connected to intimacy at some point in your life. I aim to provide a supportive environment for you to explore your relationship with sex and find ways to move through feelings of stuckness.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or the challenges life has thrown your way? Whether you're struggling with the aftermath of trauma, abuse, or simply feeling lost and not sure what you're struggling with, I want you to know that you don’t have to face this alone. It’s okay to need help, and reaching out is a brave first step toward feeling better and healing. I’m here to support you - every step of the way. Together, we can work through the overwhelming feelings and untangle the patterns that no longer serve you. When life feels heavy, the thought of change can seem impossible. I do offer a discount for students.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or the challenges life has thrown your way? Whether you're struggling with the aftermath of trauma, abuse, or simply feeling lost and not sure what you're struggling with, I want you to know that you don’t have to face this alone. It’s okay to need help, and reaching out is a brave first step toward feeling better and healing. I’m here to support you - every step of the way. Together, we can work through the overwhelming feelings and untangle the patterns that no longer serve you. When life feels heavy, the thought of change can seem impossible. I do offer a discount for students.
Anxiety, depression, loss and isolation are horrible feelings; is this how you feel? It may be other overwhelming feelings that have led you to look for help and support. Anxiety can feel very big, with thoughts running down rabbit holes. Loss and bereavement can be overwhelming, physically painful and you can feel depressed and stuck, these feelings can impact on our relationships with those close to us compounding our feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Anxiety, depression, loss and isolation are horrible feelings; is this how you feel? It may be other overwhelming feelings that have led you to look for help and support. Anxiety can feel very big, with thoughts running down rabbit holes. Loss and bereavement can be overwhelming, physically painful and you can feel depressed and stuck, these feelings can impact on our relationships with those close to us compounding our feelings of loneliness and isolation.
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Hi there.. I am an integrative counsellor based in the centre of Newton Abbot.
Sometimes, we all need someone to talk to, someone who isn't a family member or friend, someone impartial who is going to listen without judgement. Life can be tough, it can throw a curveball in a moment and leave you feeling isolated and alone. Counselling can be helpful not only for traumatic events, but for times when you aren't feeling quite yourself. Maybe you are suffering from anxiety or not sleeping well. You may be feeling stuck in your life or struggling... I'm here to listen and support you.
Hi there.. I am an integrative counsellor based in the centre of Newton Abbot.
Sometimes, we all need someone to talk to, someone who isn't a family member or friend, someone impartial who is going to listen without judgement. Life can be tough, it can throw a curveball in a moment and leave you feeling isolated and alone. Counselling can be helpful not only for traumatic events, but for times when you aren't feeling quite yourself. Maybe you are suffering from anxiety or not sleeping well. You may be feeling stuck in your life or struggling... I'm here to listen and support you.
Life can often feel challenging and even overwhelming at times. The therapeutic relationship between therapist and client, once formed is a safe, warm, non judgmental space that will allow the client to explore their worries and make sense of your feelings.
Life can often feel challenging and even overwhelming at times. The therapeutic relationship between therapist and client, once formed is a safe, warm, non judgmental space that will allow the client to explore their worries and make sense of your feelings.
I am a very experienced and fully qualified psychotherapist, counsellor and supervisor based in both central Exeter and Broadclyst. I am accredited by the UKCP and hold an Msc in TA psychotherapy. With many years experience, I provide a confidential, and impartial space where you can talk about difficult thoughts or emotional issues. I specialise in working with my clients to improve their quality of life and relationships. My role in offering both counselling and psychotherapy is to help you make sense of what you are experiencing, develop the skills to know and accept yourself and to make changes that are right for you.
I am a very experienced and fully qualified psychotherapist, counsellor and supervisor based in both central Exeter and Broadclyst. I am accredited by the UKCP and hold an Msc in TA psychotherapy. With many years experience, I provide a confidential, and impartial space where you can talk about difficult thoughts or emotional issues. I specialise in working with my clients to improve their quality of life and relationships. My role in offering both counselling and psychotherapy is to help you make sense of what you are experiencing, develop the skills to know and accept yourself and to make changes that are right for you.
Counselling can seem a challenge if you have never sought this kind of help before, but my aim at the outset is to provide the beginnings of a therapeutic relationship which can open the door to an exploration of experience of the past, as well as the present. The aim of therapy can be specific, or obscure, but together we will work towards an achievable goal. I work intuitively, but with firm boundaries aimed at keeping us both safe within a very special relationship. Therapy can be long term, or short term, but it is the client who decides what number of sessions is going to be most beneficial. I am a Trauma Informed therapist.
Counselling can seem a challenge if you have never sought this kind of help before, but my aim at the outset is to provide the beginnings of a therapeutic relationship which can open the door to an exploration of experience of the past, as well as the present. The aim of therapy can be specific, or obscure, but together we will work towards an achievable goal. I work intuitively, but with firm boundaries aimed at keeping us both safe within a very special relationship. Therapy can be long term, or short term, but it is the client who decides what number of sessions is going to be most beneficial. I am a Trauma Informed therapist.
I work ONLINE and Face-to-Face in Topsham. I have over 40 years experience working effectively in private practice as an integrative holistic healthcare practitioner and previously as a nurse in both the NHS and private healthcare specialising in women’s health. My psychotherapeutic counselling practice draws upon several humanistic, psychodynamic and solution focused approaches incorporating the very best techniques including creative ways of working to best fit your needs. I have a lot of life experience both personally and professionally. I am a good listener. I am not easily shocked.
I work ONLINE and Face-to-Face in Topsham. I have over 40 years experience working effectively in private practice as an integrative holistic healthcare practitioner and previously as a nurse in both the NHS and private healthcare specialising in women’s health. My psychotherapeutic counselling practice draws upon several humanistic, psychodynamic and solution focused approaches incorporating the very best techniques including creative ways of working to best fit your needs. I have a lot of life experience both personally and professionally. I am a good listener. I am not easily shocked.
Most common issues I support people with:
Burnout - Feeling like you have lost your zest for life and are fatigued, you may feel numb/stuck.
Bereavement - Loss of a loved one and the process of grieving and emotions that come with it, more complex bereavement losing someone through suicide or pregnancy/baby/child loss.
Most common issues I support people with:
Burnout - Feeling like you have lost your zest for life and are fatigued, you may feel numb/stuck.
Bereavement - Loss of a loved one and the process of grieving and emotions that come with it, more complex bereavement losing someone through suicide or pregnancy/baby/child loss.
As a psychologist, I specialise in helping people who didn't feel good enough as children, and still don't feel good enough now, to change the way they think, feel and act so they can be kinder to the person they are and become the person they want to be. With over 15 years experience as a psychotherapist my work aims to heal trauma, and provide you with coping strategies to release emotional blocks and empowers yourself. I am trained in several therapeutic modalities, including: Gestalt Psychotherapy, Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, and Energy Psychology Techniques.
As a psychologist, I specialise in helping people who didn't feel good enough as children, and still don't feel good enough now, to change the way they think, feel and act so they can be kinder to the person they are and become the person they want to be. With over 15 years experience as a psychotherapist my work aims to heal trauma, and provide you with coping strategies to release emotional blocks and empowers yourself. I am trained in several therapeutic modalities, including: Gestalt Psychotherapy, Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, and Energy Psychology Techniques.
BSc (Psych), PG Dip. CBT Therapist.
I hold a Degree in Psychology and I specialise in CBT and other psychotherapy models such as DBT, CFT, ACT. Over the course of my career, I have worked with individuals experiencing many emotional difficulties. I bring over 20 years of clinical experience to this work, enriched by my work within NHS and the private sector. I have worked with dedicated professionals and insightful clients who have made meaningful improvements to their own lives and those around them.
I believe that effective therapy is built on a collaborative foundation, nurtured by a compassionate and encouraging environment.
BSc (Psych), PG Dip. CBT Therapist.
I hold a Degree in Psychology and I specialise in CBT and other psychotherapy models such as DBT, CFT, ACT. Over the course of my career, I have worked with individuals experiencing many emotional difficulties. I bring over 20 years of clinical experience to this work, enriched by my work within NHS and the private sector. I have worked with dedicated professionals and insightful clients who have made meaningful improvements to their own lives and those around them.
I believe that effective therapy is built on a collaborative foundation, nurtured by a compassionate and encouraging environment.
I am an highly experienced therapist. I have worked with individuals, couples and facilitated group work. I offer a warm, calm, confidential and non judgmental space for clients to explore thoughts and feelings. I work with a range of issues with both males, females and couples. I also work at a Trauma therapy centre as a Clinical Lead. I specialise in felt Trauma therapy.
I am an highly experienced therapist. I have worked with individuals, couples and facilitated group work. I offer a warm, calm, confidential and non judgmental space for clients to explore thoughts and feelings. I work with a range of issues with both males, females and couples. I also work at a Trauma therapy centre as a Clinical Lead. I specialise in felt Trauma therapy.
Hello, my name is Judith.
It's important to find a counsellor or psychotherapist who is a good fit for you, so I will try to give you some idea of who I am and how I work, in this brief space.
Sometimes life can be painful and difficult. You may feel overwhelmed, confused or stuck; perhaps you want some kind of change. I believe we are more than our thoughts and feelings; we have a soul. What our soul needs is not always clear to us and as a result we may struggle. If you feel there may be more to life, or you feel different, I can relate to that and support you in exploring how to create a life that is meaningful to you.
Hello, my name is Judith.
It's important to find a counsellor or psychotherapist who is a good fit for you, so I will try to give you some idea of who I am and how I work, in this brief space.
Sometimes life can be painful and difficult. You may feel overwhelmed, confused or stuck; perhaps you want some kind of change. I believe we are more than our thoughts and feelings; we have a soul. What our soul needs is not always clear to us and as a result we may struggle. If you feel there may be more to life, or you feel different, I can relate to that and support you in exploring how to create a life that is meaningful to you.
Do contact me to book a free, initial 50-minute consultation to help us to decide whether we would like to work together. I am an experienced and fully qualified counsellor and a registered member of both the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and of the Association of Christians in Counselling. I am also a UKCP psychotherapist in advanced clinical training and have completed a four-year Master's level training in relational TA psychotherapy. I offer gentle, supportive and professional counselling and psychotherapy, and work with clients of all faiths and none.
Do contact me to book a free, initial 50-minute consultation to help us to decide whether we would like to work together. I am an experienced and fully qualified counsellor and a registered member of both the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and of the Association of Christians in Counselling. I am also a UKCP psychotherapist in advanced clinical training and have completed a four-year Master's level training in relational TA psychotherapy. I offer gentle, supportive and professional counselling and psychotherapy, and work with clients of all faiths and none.
If you're looking on this site then I'm guessing that there is either a crisis in your life or you have been feeling unhappy, depressed or anxious for some time. Sometimes when we're in the middle of a situation, feeling depressed or anxious, it isn't always easy to see what the difficulty is or gain a perspective on events and relationships. Talking to someone who has no personal 'agenda' or involvement can help you to gain a clearer perspective and identify behaviour patterns that are unhelpful or damaging to yourself and your relationships.
If you're looking on this site then I'm guessing that there is either a crisis in your life or you have been feeling unhappy, depressed or anxious for some time. Sometimes when we're in the middle of a situation, feeling depressed or anxious, it isn't always easy to see what the difficulty is or gain a perspective on events and relationships. Talking to someone who has no personal 'agenda' or involvement can help you to gain a clearer perspective and identify behaviour patterns that are unhelpful or damaging to yourself and your relationships.
I know from personal experience that counselling/psychotherapy can make a real difference: having someone to talk to and know they care, a safe space in which to explore what's going on in your life, helping make sense of the past and look at the future with new understanding can be important steps into who you are and who you can be.
You may have lost sight of your goals or never knew them, you may be confused by people's behaviours or you may be struggling to get through each day - I'm here to help and support you in whatever you're facing. Let's (re)discover you!
Bilingual in German; Italian and French abilities: basic
I know from personal experience that counselling/psychotherapy can make a real difference: having someone to talk to and know they care, a safe space in which to explore what's going on in your life, helping make sense of the past and look at the future with new understanding can be important steps into who you are and who you can be.
You may have lost sight of your goals or never knew them, you may be confused by people's behaviours or you may be struggling to get through each day - I'm here to help and support you in whatever you're facing. Let's (re)discover you!
Bilingual in German; Italian and French abilities: basic
Distressed, Lost or feeling like your life path has completely changed then please read on:- If your life has taken a different path and you no longer feel like you, together, coherent or complete. Has part of you disappeared or is absent in some way and you don't know where to start to rebuild that part of you which is lost. Life is tough so if we connect, I can help you to find those parts of yourself. I am a humanistic and integrative counsellor and my aim is to work empathically and congruently throughout our journey together, as a whole interconnected person. I see counselling as a process of engagement between two people.
Distressed, Lost or feeling like your life path has completely changed then please read on:- If your life has taken a different path and you no longer feel like you, together, coherent or complete. Has part of you disappeared or is absent in some way and you don't know where to start to rebuild that part of you which is lost. Life is tough so if we connect, I can help you to find those parts of yourself. I am a humanistic and integrative counsellor and my aim is to work empathically and congruently throughout our journey together, as a whole interconnected person. I see counselling as a process of engagement between two people.
I provide a range of evidence based psychotherapies to alleviate psychological distress in Devon, my main approach being Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). Intensive Short term Dynamic Psychotherapy is a highly effective form of psychodynamic psychotherapy designed to help you get to the heart of the matter quickly, and resolve issues fast. The approach is emotion focussed; a relational therapy that can address a wide range of ongoing problems or symptoms. ISTDP is particularly useful in attending to internal conflicts that can arise from interpersonal relationships.
I provide a range of evidence based psychotherapies to alleviate psychological distress in Devon, my main approach being Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). Intensive Short term Dynamic Psychotherapy is a highly effective form of psychodynamic psychotherapy designed to help you get to the heart of the matter quickly, and resolve issues fast. The approach is emotion focussed; a relational therapy that can address a wide range of ongoing problems or symptoms. ISTDP is particularly useful in attending to internal conflicts that can arise from interpersonal relationships.
Nearby Seniors Counsellors Searches for Dawlish
- Ashburton
- Bovey Tracey
- Budleigh Salterton
- Crediton
- Exeter
- Exmouth
- Lympstone
- Newton Abbot
- Sidmouth
- Teignmouth
- Topsham
- Torquay
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.