Aetna Counselling in Exeter

Hello, I am an experienced Counselling Psychologist and I offer you a warm and emphatic approach where you are listened to deeply. You will have the opportunity to explore, reflect, express and understand yourself more. You are provided with the compassionate support, skills and knowledge you may need to resolve psychological issues and move forward in your life. Your unique needs are met by a tailored and personalised therapy programme. This is made possible by my wealth of life and work experience, insight and high standard of psychological knowledge and expertise.

Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at points in our lives. Through treatment, I can help you (re)gain motivation, perspective, and joy in your life. I worked in the NHS for many years in both primary and secondary care mental health services with adults over 18yrs. I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I am also a fully accredited CBT Therapist.

Effective, fast and practical help for anyone suffering from a range of issues including: • depression/low mood • panic attacks • phobias • low self-esteem • self-harming . eating disorders • poor concentration • relationship problems • anxiety and stress • anger problems • post-traumatic stress disorder including military (PTSD) • addiction (all kinds) • obsessions (OCD) • poor sleep

I have wide experience counselling a diverse range of clients experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, loss, grief, anger issues, confidence issues, relationship difficulties, issues around sex, issues at work, addiction, eating issues, abuse, trauma and autism. I work in conjunction with NHS services and other health professionals to support adults in the South West. I have a particular interest in working with clients with relationship difficulties (including sex issues), clients affected by narcissism in their relationships, and clients with somatic problems including pain, chronic fatigue, ME, IBS and fibromyalgia.

Are you a scuba diver experiencing something that is getting in the way of your diving? Do you have mental health concerns, physical health and lifestyle issues you would like to address to be/stay fit to dive? Do you find difficulties or anxieties get in the way of getting what you want from your diving? Or have previous experiences such as drowning or other aquatic traumas created mental blocks to learning to dive? Have you been involved in a distressing/traumatic diving incident and finding it harder than you expected to get back in the water?

I am a counselling psychologist with experience in many settings. I have worked with thousands of patients with a significant variety of psychological presentations. To read more about what I do visit my website: https://www.beyondcounsellingpsychology.com.If you wish to talk about how I may be able to help book a free brief discussion- see my book online page. Because of my busy schedule it is unlikely that I will be able to answer my phone so please communicate with me via e-mails, messaging/texts or directly book online. I also offer expert witness and psychological assessments.

Working through video call and face to face. I have 20 years experience of providing counselling, support and trauma therapy to adults and young people, in private practice and in schools. If you would like more information please visit my website www.dpcounselling.com

Seeking therapy in any form can be an incredibly daunting journey, which is why at Wimborne Psychology we aim to make this process as friendly and as professional as possible. I am Dr Alisha Azzopardi, a Clinical Psychologist for 16 years and the founder of Wimborne Psychology. In 2018, I established this independent practice which has since grown to a team of 9 associates and a practice coordinator. When you visit us, we want you to feel safe, well taken care of and supported with whatever challenge life has thrown at you, at any age.

I am Nicola a highly passionate experienced person centred counsellor, supervisor, trainer with experience in the profession for over 20 years. I am empathic, kind, authentic & non-judgmental. I support, empower, listen work with autonomy and able to work with setting goals. I offer support for any issues that are concerning a person which have an impact on their daily life. Working together to achieve positive outcomes, supporting confidence, self worth and trust. I am Trauma informed, I am part of the Trauma informed network. I deliver counselling courses, psychoeducational workshops and the Trauma informed course in the city.

Are you suffering from an eating disorder? Are you constantly feeling not good enough? Are your anxieties stopping you from living the life that you want? Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed or burnt out? Are you a perfectionist with unrelenting standards and highly self-critical? Do you find yourself sabotaging your relationships? Whatever your circumstances, I am here to help. ‘Tutum' is a latin word which means 'safe'.​ I founded Tutum Psychology to provide a safe space for people to talk. The scientific literature has shown that feeling safe in your therapeutic relationship is important in order for therapy to be a success.

Often in life we get stuck in patterns which, though once useful ways of being and relating, have now outgrown their usefulness to us, perhaps beginning to get in our way even. Psychotherapy can offer both the space to express, grasp and understand these patterns and then the support and challenge to grow in ways which seem right for you. I am currently seeing clients in person or online. I draw on a range of sources to bring my curiosity to meet you as a whole person. I am interested in your thoughts, feelings, your actions and what may be going on in your body as well as what may emerge in the here and now of our relationship.

Welcome. What has brought you here today? Maybe you are experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression or stress, perhaps you simply have a sense of life not being quite as you would like it to be. Whatever your reason for seeking counselling I am hopeful I can help you find a way through the difficulties you are experiencing. I offer each and every one of my clients a safe space within which they can explore their concerns, within this space I respond with compassion and curiosity and without judgement.

If you are looking for a counsellor, I can only imagine that you are looking to make changes in your life. If you want to explore and understand why you think, feel and behave in the way that you do, I may be able to help you find some understanding and ways to move forward in your life. I offer a safe and confidential environment in order to help you feel comfortable to explore your difficulties. I believe that the counselling relationship is fundamental and offering a non judgemental space will help you find some clarity. I also offer telephone, online and text chat if required. Please contact me for details.

Life can be stressful and full of uncertainty, so as a Counselling Psychologist I will use a variety of theories from my years of training and beyond to treat you as a whole person who is more than just their struggles, insecurities and pain. Therapy can help you deeply explore your past or give you tools to cope better in the present. It can allow someone else to understand you so that eventually you can understand yourself. I am a relatable and down to earth person and my aim is to make you feel safe, listened to, valued and understood so that you can build self-awareness, self-compassion and self-acceptance.

Traumatic life events can create sudden, urgent need for support. Equally, therapy can be a positive, planned act of self care, facing old wounds or barriers to growth and happiness. 16 years practice with young people, adults, couples and families has taught me that everyone has unique experiences and needs. Therefore my approach is integrative, tailored to each client and draws on 7 years training which includes psychodynamic psychotherapy, solution focused therapy, CBT, DBT, trauma focused and humanistic counselling. I am committed to providing a positive, rewarding and life enhancing experience for both clients and supervisees.