Attachment-based Counselling in Exeter
Hi, I'm Caitlyn. I know how overwhelming the search for a therapist can be - especially when life can already feel overwhelming. Many people turn to therapy because they are struggling with depression and anxiety, processing a loss, wanting to understand themselves better, longing to shift areas of stuckness, living with relational difficulties, or experiencing the aftermath of trauma. Therapy can be a place to engage with your story, be met in your pain, understand your patterns of relating, and feel seen.
Hi, I'm Caitlyn. I know how overwhelming the search for a therapist can be - especially when life can already feel overwhelming. Many people turn to therapy because they are struggling with depression and anxiety, processing a loss, wanting to understand themselves better, longing to shift areas of stuckness, living with relational difficulties, or experiencing the aftermath of trauma. Therapy can be a place to engage with your story, be met in your pain, understand your patterns of relating, and feel seen.
EMDR Trauma Therapist. I am a specialist Gender Identity therapist with 10+ years experience working at an NHS Gender Identity Clinic.
I share my time between the NHS Gender Identity Clinic and seeing private clients. I have experience of working with people who are transitioning, detransitioning.
I am LGBTQ+ friendly. Autism & ADHD affirming.
International insurance. Accepting clients worldwide.
EMDR Trauma Therapist. I am a specialist Gender Identity therapist with 10+ years experience working at an NHS Gender Identity Clinic.
I share my time between the NHS Gender Identity Clinic and seeing private clients. I have experience of working with people who are transitioning, detransitioning.
I am LGBTQ+ friendly. Autism & ADHD affirming.
International insurance. Accepting clients worldwide.
I specialise in assisting adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression and anger related to family, social situations or work. My role is to help you gain understanding and find solutions so that you can once again cope with stress, enjoy home and work relationships, and feel a renewed sense of yourself and purpose in life. I am a qualified psychotherapist practicing face to face in Exeter/Crediton (and online when needed). I offer a tiered 'Equalising' fee structure which invites those on higher incomes to pay more in order to give reduced rates to those on lower income. Standard fee £65 concessions £40/50 Equalising fee £80
I specialise in assisting adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression and anger related to family, social situations or work. My role is to help you gain understanding and find solutions so that you can once again cope with stress, enjoy home and work relationships, and feel a renewed sense of yourself and purpose in life. I am a qualified psychotherapist practicing face to face in Exeter/Crediton (and online when needed). I offer a tiered 'Equalising' fee structure which invites those on higher incomes to pay more in order to give reduced rates to those on lower income. Standard fee £65 concessions £40/50 Equalising fee £80
Do you put on a brave face but feel different on the inside? Perhaps empty and numb, or overwhelmed by emotions? Do you find it hard to cope day to day? 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 find it hard to cope day to day? 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.
Welcome,
I’m Megan, an Integrative Counsellor based in central Exeter and Taunton.
I offer a warm, accepting space where we can explore what’s happening for you, free from pressure or judgement.
My approach is rooted in the belief that we all have the capacity for healing, growth, and change – even if it may not feel like it.
Welcome,
I’m Megan, an Integrative Counsellor based in central Exeter and Taunton.
I offer a warm, accepting space where we can explore what’s happening for you, free from pressure or judgement.
My approach is rooted in the belief that we all have the capacity for healing, growth, and change – even if it may not feel like it.
I offer compassionate, trauma-informed support for personal growth. I'll support you to recognise the ways in which trauma is impacting the ways you relate to yourself and others, and to also uncover new strengths and pathways for meaningful personal growth beyond the challenges you've experienced.
I have often found that understanding people's diagnoses and symptoms as responses to what they have lived through is valuable in helping them shed the self-blame they might carry. Often, people find themselves stuck in cycles of behaviour that no longer serve them, yet feel at a loss for how to make meaningful change.
I offer compassionate, trauma-informed support for personal growth. I'll support you to recognise the ways in which trauma is impacting the ways you relate to yourself and others, and to also uncover new strengths and pathways for meaningful personal growth beyond the challenges you've experienced.
I have often found that understanding people's diagnoses and symptoms as responses to what they have lived through is valuable in helping them shed the self-blame they might carry. Often, people find themselves stuck in cycles of behaviour that no longer serve them, yet feel at a loss for how to make meaningful change.
We don't get wounded alone and we don't heal alone." Carl Jung. Are wounds from the past affecting how you are functioning in the present and your thoughts of the future? Our early experiences can create patterns of trust and distrust which affect how we are in our relationships with others and ourselves, as well as how we respond to trauma and stress throughout our lives on many different levels. However, whilst we may be shaped by the past I believe that we do not need to be trapped by it.
We don't get wounded alone and we don't heal alone." Carl Jung. Are wounds from the past affecting how you are functioning in the present and your thoughts of the future? Our early experiences can create patterns of trust and distrust which affect how we are in our relationships with others and ourselves, as well as how we respond to trauma and stress throughout our lives on many different levels. However, whilst we may be shaped by the past I believe that we do not need to be trapped by it.
A very warm welcome.
I understand that reaching out and going to therapy can often be a big and daunting step.
My approach is down-to-earth, warm, compassionate, and supportive of your individual needs. When we feel understood, safe and heard, we can then begin to heal.
As a qualified psychotherapist, I will be alongside you on your journey. Therefore, creating a trusting relationship that gives you the support, validation, and safety you may need is central to the way I work.
A very warm welcome.
I understand that reaching out and going to therapy can often be a big and daunting step.
My approach is down-to-earth, warm, compassionate, and supportive of your individual needs. When we feel understood, safe and heard, we can then begin to heal.
As a qualified psychotherapist, I will be alongside you on your journey. Therefore, creating a trusting relationship that gives you the support, validation, and safety you may need is central to the way I work.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, have low self esteem, self doubt and confidence issues which are affecting your day to day life, relationships or work. It doesn't matter who we are, what age, positions or roles we have, we all struggle for a variety of reasons during our lives. Therapy enables us to be fully heard and understood, safely and without judgement. To explore and get to the heart of why we feel the way we do, to heal the wounds or struggles we carry around with us and to establish helpful tools and techniques to enable us to change unhelpful and often debilitating patterns we are stuck in.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, have low self esteem, self doubt and confidence issues which are affecting your day to day life, relationships or work. It doesn't matter who we are, what age, positions or roles we have, we all struggle for a variety of reasons during our lives. Therapy enables us to be fully heard and understood, safely and without judgement. To explore and get to the heart of why we feel the way we do, to heal the wounds or struggles we carry around with us and to establish helpful tools and techniques to enable us to change unhelpful and often debilitating patterns we are stuck in.
Perhaps you’re struggling with low self-worth, people-pleasing, overwhelm or a harsh inner critic.
You may find yourself losing yourself in relationships, constantly putting other people’s needs before your own or questioning your feelings, decisions and sense of self.
Many of the people I work with have spent years adapting to meet the expectations of others while losing touch with their own needs, values and voice.
Making themselves smaller, quieter, getting validation from approval or doing well at work… avoiding conflict at all costs.
I can help you to feel seen, heard and understood - perhaps for the first time.
Perhaps you’re struggling with low self-worth, people-pleasing, overwhelm or a harsh inner critic.
You may find yourself losing yourself in relationships, constantly putting other people’s needs before your own or questioning your feelings, decisions and sense of self.
Many of the people I work with have spent years adapting to meet the expectations of others while losing touch with their own needs, values and voice.
Making themselves smaller, quieter, getting validation from approval or doing well at work… avoiding conflict at all costs.
I can help you to feel seen, heard and understood - perhaps for the first time.
I am an experienced Integrative counsellor and Level 3 Internal Family Systems therapist, working with adults across a wide range of life's challenges in the Exeter area and on-line. I hope to encourage self-acceptance as a good enough person, quietening the inner critic & bringing self-compassion to the relationship you have with your parts & transforming your relationship with others. Together, we can explore the feelings, thoughts & relational patterns that have been causing you distress. I can support you to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of past experiences & how these may impact your struggles in the present.
I am an experienced Integrative counsellor and Level 3 Internal Family Systems therapist, working with adults across a wide range of life's challenges in the Exeter area and on-line. I hope to encourage self-acceptance as a good enough person, quietening the inner critic & bringing self-compassion to the relationship you have with your parts & transforming your relationship with others. Together, we can explore the feelings, thoughts & relational patterns that have been causing you distress. I can support you to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of past experiences & how these may impact your struggles in the present.
Welcome. My name is Antonella and I'm an experienced and dedicated counsellor working with both adults and young people. I support people who are going through all kinds of struggles and challenges. Clients I have worked with have told me that for the first time they were able to talk and express their feelings and thoughts about themselves and life as they felt safe and comfortable. I offer a safe and confidential space where you are free to explore yourself and your concerns, and discover your inner resources at your own pace. I will genuinely listen, be with you and accept you for who you are without judgement.
Welcome. My name is Antonella and I'm an experienced and dedicated counsellor working with both adults and young people. I support people who are going through all kinds of struggles and challenges. Clients I have worked with have told me that for the first time they were able to talk and express their feelings and thoughts about themselves and life as they felt safe and comfortable. I offer a safe and confidential space where you are free to explore yourself and your concerns, and discover your inner resources at your own pace. I will genuinely listen, be with you and accept you for who you are without judgement.
I am a specialist clinical psychologist with expertise in trauma and eating disorders.
I work with people who want to explore and make sense of their difficulties or who want to make changes in their life. I work with clients of all ages and can focus on a range of difficulties. Together we will build an understanding of your experiences and help you navigate moving forward with your life. I hold particular expertise in trauma, eating disorders, body image issues, low self esteem, clinical perfectionism, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal or relational issues.
I am a specialist clinical psychologist with expertise in trauma and eating disorders.
I work with people who want to explore and make sense of their difficulties or who want to make changes in their life. I work with clients of all ages and can focus on a range of difficulties. Together we will build an understanding of your experiences and help you navigate moving forward with your life. I hold particular expertise in trauma, eating disorders, body image issues, low self esteem, clinical perfectionism, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal or relational issues.
You may feel weighed down by trauma, grief, anxiety, or the impact of painful experiences that feel too heavy to carry alone. Perhaps you’re a survivor of abuse or violence, living with chronic illness, or struggling with relationships and self-worth. You may long for relief, understanding, and a supportive space where every part of you is accepted. Maybe you want to make sense of your story, process difficult memories, or discover new ways of coping. Together, we can explore your experiences, honour your strengths, and move toward clarity, resilience, renewed hope, and meaningful new possibilities for the future.
You may feel weighed down by trauma, grief, anxiety, or the impact of painful experiences that feel too heavy to carry alone. Perhaps you’re a survivor of abuse or violence, living with chronic illness, or struggling with relationships and self-worth. You may long for relief, understanding, and a supportive space where every part of you is accepted. Maybe you want to make sense of your story, process difficult memories, or discover new ways of coping. Together, we can explore your experiences, honour your strengths, and move toward clarity, resilience, renewed hope, and meaningful new possibilities for the future.
This Is Me Psychology supports people to recognise, understand and embrace Autism and/or ADHD. We work with both Neurodivergent people and their family members to bridge the gap between Neurodivergent people and those who are Neurotypical by helping them to gain the best possible understanding of each other. We use a neuro-affirming approach in our work to help focus on the strengths and achievements that someone has. We offer both short term post-diagnostic support packages and longer term psychology sessions.
This Is Me Psychology supports people to recognise, understand and embrace Autism and/or ADHD. We work with both Neurodivergent people and their family members to bridge the gap between Neurodivergent people and those who are Neurotypical by helping them to gain the best possible understanding of each other. We use a neuro-affirming approach in our work to help focus on the strengths and achievements that someone has. We offer both short term post-diagnostic support packages and longer term psychology sessions.
Hello, I'm Vicki (she/her)
I am a qualified integrative counsellor. My approach is rooted in person-centred and existential theories. I believe we are all unique beings and may find ourselves feeling stuck and not understand why or perhaps we do and need support to help us through, while juggling life’s many challenges.
I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental, trauma informed space to navigate your thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels right for you.
Hello, I'm Vicki (she/her)
I am a qualified integrative counsellor. My approach is rooted in person-centred and existential theories. I believe we are all unique beings and may find ourselves feeling stuck and not understand why or perhaps we do and need support to help us through, while juggling life’s many challenges.
I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental, trauma informed space to navigate your thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels right for you.
Hi, my name is Molly Whoever you are and whatever you're coming for, I hope you can find some refuge within my little corner of the world.
I know how hurtful it can be to have everyone around you telling you to be okay or that it'll all be fine. In my practice it's okay not to be okay, you don't have to pretend with me, and I will sit alongside you with whatever it is you’re going through. For me the relationship between Counsellor and Client is important I want you to feel heard and validated.
Hi, my name is Molly Whoever you are and whatever you're coming for, I hope you can find some refuge within my little corner of the world.
I know how hurtful it can be to have everyone around you telling you to be okay or that it'll all be fine. In my practice it's okay not to be okay, you don't have to pretend with me, and I will sit alongside you with whatever it is you’re going through. For me the relationship between Counsellor and Client is important I want you to feel heard and validated.
I see therapy as a safe place to gently explore and make more sense of our lives; where we can gain insight, challenge our beliefs, process our experiences and find better ways of being. I believe we gain insight and develop a sense of ourselves through relationship. I have particular experience and skills in working with relationships, loss and grief, neurodiversity, issues from childhood, including sexual, physical and psychological abuse, neglect and attachment.
I'm also experienced in working with couples/relationships, incl traditional & non-trad relationship structures and people who identify as heterosexual and/or queer.
I see therapy as a safe place to gently explore and make more sense of our lives; where we can gain insight, challenge our beliefs, process our experiences and find better ways of being. I believe we gain insight and develop a sense of ourselves through relationship. I have particular experience and skills in working with relationships, loss and grief, neurodiversity, issues from childhood, including sexual, physical and psychological abuse, neglect and attachment.
I'm also experienced in working with couples/relationships, incl traditional & non-trad relationship structures and people who identify as heterosexual and/or queer.
I specialise in relationship therapy, life transitions and exploration of the self. I work with clients from the ages of eighteen +. I am LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent inclusive. I have in-depth experience of working with individuals and couples/partnerships at my practice. Relationship therapy can include family members, friendships and couples/partnerships.
I specialise in relationship therapy, life transitions and exploration of the self. I work with clients from the ages of eighteen +. I am LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent inclusive. I have in-depth experience of working with individuals and couples/partnerships at my practice. Relationship therapy can include family members, friendships and couples/partnerships.
Therapy can be a transformative time. Developed through a strong, honest working relationship with the therapist it can lead to significant healing, insight within ourselves & our lives. For me the human connection is important, looking at patterns, growing in awareness & feeling safe to practice new ways of being: finding space for emotions, new perspectives & making sense of our story.
We often begin with how you are doing in an overview & if there are some changes to be made there. Then we move into what might be the roots of what you're carrying or experiencing. Our work goes at your pace & is a collaboration.
Therapy can be a transformative time. Developed through a strong, honest working relationship with the therapist it can lead to significant healing, insight within ourselves & our lives. For me the human connection is important, looking at patterns, growing in awareness & feeling safe to practice new ways of being: finding space for emotions, new perspectives & making sense of our story.
We often begin with how you are doing in an overview & if there are some changes to be made there. Then we move into what might be the roots of what you're carrying or experiencing. Our work goes at your pace & is a collaboration.
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Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.