Creative Therapy Counselling in Exeter

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Jane Meares
Counsellor, MBACP
Exeter EX1
Do you put on a brave face but feel different on the inside? Perhaps empty and numb, or overwhelmed by emotions? Do you wake up with a sense of dread? I know how tough life can be at times and how lonely it feels when no one seems to understand. If you’re wondering when you’ll feel happy or hopeful again, or you’re worrying about the future and fearing the worst, or maybe you’re struggling with a big change and a sense of who you are; I’d like to help. Being able to talk freely to someone, without fear of judgement or shame, can be a huge relief. Feeling seen and truly heard, and accepted for who you are can be liberating.
Do you put on a brave face but feel different on the inside? Perhaps empty and numb, or overwhelmed by emotions? Do you wake up with a sense of dread? I know how tough life can be at times and how lonely it feels when no one seems to understand. If you’re wondering when you’ll feel happy or hopeful again, or you’re worrying about the future and fearing the worst, or maybe you’re struggling with a big change and a sense of who you are; I’d like to help. Being able to talk freely to someone, without fear of judgement or shame, can be a huge relief. Feeling seen and truly heard, and accepted for who you are can be liberating.
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Rivka Jacobs
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Exeter EX4
Making the first step on your counselling journey is often the hardest. So well done for getting here. As an integrative counsellor, I consider your individual circumstances and needs, using techniques from a person centred approach, Gestalt therapy, Cbt, and with a basis of trauma-informed work. These methods guide and inform my work with. I am committed to working with you, on your healing journey. Creating a safe and non judgemental space, where you can be free to talk about what is going of you, I am here to listen to your life story, or we can explore what is going on for you in the here and now.
Making the first step on your counselling journey is often the hardest. So well done for getting here. As an integrative counsellor, I consider your individual circumstances and needs, using techniques from a person centred approach, Gestalt therapy, Cbt, and with a basis of trauma-informed work. These methods guide and inform my work with. I am committed to working with you, on your healing journey. Creating a safe and non judgemental space, where you can be free to talk about what is going of you, I am here to listen to your life story, or we can explore what is going on for you in the here and now.
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Alda Gomez - Embodied Therapy & Supervision
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Feeling like you don't fit in, and longing for belonging? Therapy can help you find your place. Do you hide your true self, smiling on the outside while feeling disconnected inside? Do you push down feelings of loneliness, hoping they'll disappear? Do you often criticise yourself and wish you were different? And, like many, are you worried about the cost? Remember, there is no money that can pay for the transformation you'll experience.
Feeling like you don't fit in, and longing for belonging? Therapy can help you find your place. Do you hide your true self, smiling on the outside while feeling disconnected inside? Do you push down feelings of loneliness, hoping they'll disappear? Do you often criticise yourself and wish you were different? And, like many, are you worried about the cost? Remember, there is no money that can pay for the transformation you'll experience.
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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.
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Naomi Brookes Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Exeter EX1
Hi I'm Naomi and I know life can sometimes throw curveballs, and we might feel stuck, anxious, or down. I’m here to help you navigate these tough times. I offer individual talk therapy and will walk alongside you, shining a light on the shadows and help you process your emotions. Together, we’ll explore what it means to you and find your purpose again. I’m non-judgmental and curious, wanting to get to know the real you with compassion and dignity. I want to help you find your way again and accept yourself for who you truly are. My goal is to assist you in living your most fulfilling life. We'll talk or use more creative approaches.
Hi I'm Naomi and I know life can sometimes throw curveballs, and we might feel stuck, anxious, or down. I’m here to help you navigate these tough times. I offer individual talk therapy and will walk alongside you, shining a light on the shadows and help you process your emotions. Together, we’ll explore what it means to you and find your purpose again. I’m non-judgmental and curious, wanting to get to know the real you with compassion and dignity. I want to help you find your way again and accept yourself for who you truly are. My goal is to assist you in living your most fulfilling life. We'll talk or use more creative approaches.
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InsideOut Therapy Devon
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Exeter EX5
I am an accredited High Intensity Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, having completed my clinical studies at Exeter University. For the past 15 years I have worked in core NHS, Social Care, Education and Forensic Services. I work with older children and adults and have a particular interest in working with trauma, anxiety, OCD and low mood. I have undertaken specialist training in SEN, neurodivergence and developmental language disorders.
I am an accredited High Intensity Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist, having completed my clinical studies at Exeter University. For the past 15 years I have worked in core NHS, Social Care, Education and Forensic Services. I work with older children and adults and have a particular interest in working with trauma, anxiety, OCD and low mood. I have undertaken specialist training in SEN, neurodivergence and developmental language disorders.
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Liz Spencer
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Exeter EX1
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You might be exhausted from holding it all together and still feel like you're falling short. Maybe you're struggling with self-doubt, emotional burnout, or old patterns that keep showing up. I get it. Therapy with me isn't about quick fixes or endless pep talks. It's about real conversations, finding clarity and helping you step into a life that feels true to you. Together, we'll dig into the stuff that matters, at your pace, without judgement. If you're ready to feel seen and start making shifts, I'm here for that journey. Let's do the work that's right for you. Message me to book a session.
Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You might be exhausted from holding it all together and still feel like you're falling short. Maybe you're struggling with self-doubt, emotional burnout, or old patterns that keep showing up. I get it. Therapy with me isn't about quick fixes or endless pep talks. It's about real conversations, finding clarity and helping you step into a life that feels true to you. Together, we'll dig into the stuff that matters, at your pace, without judgement. If you're ready to feel seen and start making shifts, I'm here for that journey. Let's do the work that's right for you. Message me to book a session.
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Chloe Alred
Counsellor, BACP
2 Endorsed
Exeter EX2
Therapy can be a powerful tool to bring about a relationship and change where we feel stuck, alone or hurting. In my practice we consider your beliefs, your stories and your physical responses which may enable a new awareness, new choices and new possibilities in your life. I am trained integratively so our work can be tailored to you.
Therapy can be a powerful tool to bring about a relationship and change where we feel stuck, alone or hurting. In my practice we consider your beliefs, your stories and your physical responses which may enable a new awareness, new choices and new possibilities in your life. I am trained integratively so our work can be tailored to you.
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Paul Brennan
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Exeter EX2
I support people dealing with all forms of grief, loss and change. This may be bereavement, loss of a job, relationship difficulties or endings or just feeling lost or overwhelmed in life itself. This may lead you to struggle with anxiety, stress or sadness. I also work with men struggling to understand their place. I support gay clients and those with LGBT concerns. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to unpack and explore your feelings and better understand what is going on. You may be feeling lost, anxious, uncertain or scared. That's understandable. Let's work together to find a way forward for you.
I support people dealing with all forms of grief, loss and change. This may be bereavement, loss of a job, relationship difficulties or endings or just feeling lost or overwhelmed in life itself. This may lead you to struggle with anxiety, stress or sadness. I also work with men struggling to understand their place. I support gay clients and those with LGBT concerns. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to unpack and explore your feelings and better understand what is going on. You may be feeling lost, anxious, uncertain or scared. That's understandable. Let's work together to find a way forward for you.
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Rhi Dowle
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Exeter EX1
Are you ready for change but unsure of where to start? Are you looking to process the past and build a future that feels right for you. I know how tough it is to talk about the painful things that have brought you here. My aim is that counselling is the space that you can melt into each week, where you can be honest and let it out, where you know that someone has got you! Do you feel like you’ve run out of things to try? You’ve read the books, you know about coping skills, you’ve talked it out with someone before and nothing is shifting.
Are you ready for change but unsure of where to start? Are you looking to process the past and build a future that feels right for you. I know how tough it is to talk about the painful things that have brought you here. My aim is that counselling is the space that you can melt into each week, where you can be honest and let it out, where you know that someone has got you! Do you feel like you’ve run out of things to try? You’ve read the books, you know about coping skills, you’ve talked it out with someone before and nothing is shifting.
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Annie Ford
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Exeter EX5
It takes courage to contact a Counsellor for the first time, are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed, need to make sense or gain clarity of your personal issues. As an experienced Professional Counsellor, I provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space. A place to explore the changes "you want". Building resilience and strategies to cope with relationships or home or work issues, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, bullying, or stressful health challenges. Short & long-term therapy 9am -7pm + Sat mornings. A calm comfortable garden studio for face to face, or online work.
It takes courage to contact a Counsellor for the first time, are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed, need to make sense or gain clarity of your personal issues. As an experienced Professional Counsellor, I provide a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space. A place to explore the changes "you want". Building resilience and strategies to cope with relationships or home or work issues, such as stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, bullying, or stressful health challenges. Short & long-term therapy 9am -7pm + Sat mornings. A calm comfortable garden studio for face to face, or online work.
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Anton Bruce
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Exeter EX4
I am an integrative counsellor which means that I can use a blend of techniques and approaches tailored to you and your needs. I am drawn to a narrative approach where you tell your story, beginning wherever you feel comfortable. I am able to hold your story as you come back to it from any angle over a course of counselling sessions. From your story we can use gestalt and other creative approaches that focus on how you are being affected in the here and now, using problem solving techniques to enable you to become unstuck from unhelpful and hindering patterns. If you have stress, anxiety or depression on you, I can support you.
I am an integrative counsellor which means that I can use a blend of techniques and approaches tailored to you and your needs. I am drawn to a narrative approach where you tell your story, beginning wherever you feel comfortable. I am able to hold your story as you come back to it from any angle over a course of counselling sessions. From your story we can use gestalt and other creative approaches that focus on how you are being affected in the here and now, using problem solving techniques to enable you to become unstuck from unhelpful and hindering patterns. If you have stress, anxiety or depression on you, I can support you.
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Photo of Sarah Pope - Sarah Pope Counselling / Counselling In Exeter , Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Are you facing challenges in life that seem overwhelming or difficult to navigate? Do you need an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist that can help? I’m an experienced mental health professional that will hear you and with empathy help you explore and understand the cause of your struggles. In addition to adults I work with children and young people who sometimes get stuck and struggle with their mental health and emotional wellbeing – as a parent it can be really difficult to navigate this. I help with a wide range of issues without the stress of a long waiting list or the need for a referral.
Are you facing challenges in life that seem overwhelming or difficult to navigate? Do you need an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist that can help? I’m an experienced mental health professional that will hear you and with empathy help you explore and understand the cause of your struggles. In addition to adults I work with children and young people who sometimes get stuck and struggle with their mental health and emotional wellbeing – as a parent it can be really difficult to navigate this. I help with a wide range of issues without the stress of a long waiting list or the need for a referral.
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Matt Ridley Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Exeter EX1
I work best with clients that are ready to make a commitment to change, and are ready to develop skills of self-reflection and compassion. Many of my clients have big questions about life and their place in it, as well as questions of who they are and what they want. Some clients don't really know what they want but know that something isn't quite right - that's ok too!
I work best with clients that are ready to make a commitment to change, and are ready to develop skills of self-reflection and compassion. Many of my clients have big questions about life and their place in it, as well as questions of who they are and what they want. Some clients don't really know what they want but know that something isn't quite right - that's ok too!
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Rebecca Isin
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Exeter EX4
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 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 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 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.
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Harry Toogood
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Exeter EX1
I offer therapeutic counselling to adult individuals. I work with issues affecting Mental Health and Wellbeing including • Anxiety • Depression • Stress • Low Mood • Bereavement • Trauma • Relationship Issues • Shame • Identity • Existential Concerns • Boarding School Syndrome. I run a private counselling practice from my own therapy room in Southernhay in central Exeter, Devon as well as offering counselling on the telephone and online via video.
I offer therapeutic counselling to adult individuals. I work with issues affecting Mental Health and Wellbeing including • Anxiety • Depression • Stress • Low Mood • Bereavement • Trauma • Relationship Issues • Shame • Identity • Existential Concerns • Boarding School Syndrome. I run a private counselling practice from my own therapy room in Southernhay in central Exeter, Devon as well as offering counselling on the telephone and online via video.
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Hayley Moll - Acorn to Oak Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Exeter EX1
Hi, I'm Hayley, a warm and intuitive Therapist. I specialise in relationship, communication, identity, self esteem and confidence issues. You may experience negative/critical self talk. You may be feeling overwhelmed but struggling with boundaries and prioritising your needs. You may be feeling stuck, confused, lost or struggling with your relationships. Many of us have unmet childhood needs. Our past can affect how we think, feel and behave in the present. It can influence our perceptions, expectations, view of the world and others. Therapy can find your voice, facilitate self acceptance, healing, transformation and growth,
Hi, I'm Hayley, a warm and intuitive Therapist. I specialise in relationship, communication, identity, self esteem and confidence issues. You may experience negative/critical self talk. You may be feeling overwhelmed but struggling with boundaries and prioritising your needs. You may be feeling stuck, confused, lost or struggling with your relationships. Many of us have unmet childhood needs. Our past can affect how we think, feel and behave in the present. It can influence our perceptions, expectations, view of the world and others. Therapy can find your voice, facilitate self acceptance, healing, transformation and growth,
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Charlotte Bohan Psychotherapy and (AF) EMDR
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Exeter EX4
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trauma informed therapist, using integrative therapy which is personalised to you using blended approaches, including (Attachment Focussed) EMDR, CBT and Mindfulness. I am interested in supporting you with depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, addiction, attachment trauma and styles, childhood trauma and difficulties, and processing difficult emotions like anger and grief. I am warm and will always treat you as an individual, we can co-create adaptive and useful resourcing to support you to cope with struggles. I have NHS experience as a therapist, supporting many clients. Feel free to reach out and I will always respond.
I am a trauma informed therapist, using integrative therapy which is personalised to you using blended approaches, including (Attachment Focussed) EMDR, CBT and Mindfulness. I am interested in supporting you with depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, addiction, attachment trauma and styles, childhood trauma and difficulties, and processing difficult emotions like anger and grief. I am warm and will always treat you as an individual, we can co-create adaptive and useful resourcing to support you to cope with struggles. I have NHS experience as a therapist, supporting many clients. Feel free to reach out and I will always respond.
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My name is Debbie and I am a registered therapist with BACP and NCPS. I offer counselling face to face, online or via a telephone service. I work with person/s over the age of eight years old. I can help you with stress, anxiety/depression, anger, bereavement, relationships, abuse and couple's therapy. I understand you want to see a therapist as soon as you make that decision to do so. I will validate your feelings and i will acknowledge how distressing you are experiencing your life right now. I want to help you and I aim to see you within 7 working days. My goal is to get you to where you want to be.
My name is Debbie and I am a registered therapist with BACP and NCPS. I offer counselling face to face, online or via a telephone service. I work with person/s over the age of eight years old. I can help you with stress, anxiety/depression, anger, bereavement, relationships, abuse and couple's therapy. I understand you want to see a therapist as soon as you make that decision to do so. I will validate your feelings and i will acknowledge how distressing you are experiencing your life right now. I want to help you and I aim to see you within 7 working days. My goal is to get you to where you want to be.
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Dora Bernardes
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Exeter EX1
Hi, I am a Clinical Psychologist working with Children and Young People in Exeter. My aim is to provide a light and trusting space based on collaboration between myself, children/young people and parents so that as a team we can support children and young people. I have more than 15 years experience of working with young people with a wide range of presentations such as low mood, anxiety, school difficulties, coping with health concerns and other challenging issues. Fees: £80 (self-funded) - but contact me if this is an obstacle as I have a sliding scale in order to be able to reach out to families- or £110 (with insurance).
Hi, I am a Clinical Psychologist working with Children and Young People in Exeter. My aim is to provide a light and trusting space based on collaboration between myself, children/young people and parents so that as a team we can support children and young people. I have more than 15 years experience of working with young people with a wide range of presentations such as low mood, anxiety, school difficulties, coping with health concerns and other challenging issues. Fees: £80 (self-funded) - but contact me if this is an obstacle as I have a sliding scale in order to be able to reach out to families- or £110 (with insurance).
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