Infidelity Counselling in Exeter

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When one of life’s problems becomes overwhelming, you may be feeling anxious or distraught, it can make a real difference prioritising your needs and talking to a counsellor who can listen to you with compassion and without judgement. Life can feel challenging at times, stressful and full of uncertainty; are you struggling to cope with work or family life? Has life set you back? Or are you looking for some peace and calm in your life? Whatever you are struggling with or want to focus on, then I am here to help you. You don’t have to go through this alone.
When one of life’s problems becomes overwhelming, you may be feeling anxious or distraught, it can make a real difference prioritising your needs and talking to a counsellor who can listen to you with compassion and without judgement. Life can feel challenging at times, stressful and full of uncertainty; are you struggling to cope with work or family life? Has life set you back? Or are you looking for some peace and calm in your life? Whatever you are struggling with or want to focus on, then I am here to help you. You don’t have to go through this alone.
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Barbara Matheson
Counsellor, MBACP
Exeter EX1
I'm a very experienced and approachable counsellor having successfully supported many clients with a range of challenges and life events. E.g. anxiety, depression, relationships, low self esteem, work place stress, bullying, abuse, bereavement and university student issues. My approach can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your relationships with others, identify ways to bring about positive change, and help improve your sense of wellbeing. I offer an optional 30 minute informal consultation, for us to meet to discuss your needs and expectations of counselling and for you decide if we're a good fit.
I'm a very experienced and approachable counsellor having successfully supported many clients with a range of challenges and life events. E.g. anxiety, depression, relationships, low self esteem, work place stress, bullying, abuse, bereavement and university student issues. My approach can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and your relationships with others, identify ways to bring about positive change, and help improve your sense of wellbeing. I offer an optional 30 minute informal consultation, for us to meet to discuss your needs and expectations of counselling and for you decide if we're a good fit.
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Pippa Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Exeter EX1
I often see these signs in my clients that fuel (even more) anxiety and a loud inner critic: people-pleasing, repeating patterns and a pervasive feeling of being stuck, lost or misunderstood. Perhaps you're struggling with a challenging relationship or the aftermath of leaving a partner. Or you feel a constant sense of anxiety, whether it's about work, friendships, family or a feeling of existential worry, There's usually a common thread with all my clients: disconnection. That could be in terms of social isolation, relationships, your emotions... or it could be self abandonment, when you've lost a sense of who you truly are.
I often see these signs in my clients that fuel (even more) anxiety and a loud inner critic: people-pleasing, repeating patterns and a pervasive feeling of being stuck, lost or misunderstood. Perhaps you're struggling with a challenging relationship or the aftermath of leaving a partner. Or you feel a constant sense of anxiety, whether it's about work, friendships, family or a feeling of existential worry, There's usually a common thread with all my clients: disconnection. That could be in terms of social isolation, relationships, your emotions... or it could be self abandonment, when you've lost a sense of who you truly are.
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Helen Catherine Breach
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Exeter EX1
You may be struggling with relationships, often feeling rejected or misunderstood. You might live with anxiety, carry guilt even when you’ve done nothing wrong, or notice familiar patterns of self-doubt or low mood returning. You’re looking for a supportive, collaborative space to make sense of what’s happening and to focus on meaningful change. Through thoughtful, time-focused work, your aim is to feel more confident, connected, and at ease — both within yourself and in your relationships.
You may be struggling with relationships, often feeling rejected or misunderstood. You might live with anxiety, carry guilt even when you’ve done nothing wrong, or notice familiar patterns of self-doubt or low mood returning. You’re looking for a supportive, collaborative space to make sense of what’s happening and to focus on meaningful change. Through thoughtful, time-focused work, your aim is to feel more confident, connected, and at ease — both within yourself and in your relationships.
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Jurgen Wolfram Schwarz
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Exeter EX1
Welcome. I'm here to offer you a gentle, accepting space where you can talk freely, without judgement and without being told what to do. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost, or simply in need of someone to listen, I’m alongside you, at your pace, in your own time. As a German working in the UK, I bring a different cultural perspective to counselling, one that blends directness with warmth, and attentiveness with clarity. This outlook can help clients see things in a new light, offering fresh ways of understanding long-standing emotional challenges.
Welcome. I'm here to offer you a gentle, accepting space where you can talk freely, without judgement and without being told what to do. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost, or simply in need of someone to listen, I’m alongside you, at your pace, in your own time. As a German working in the UK, I bring a different cultural perspective to counselling, one that blends directness with warmth, and attentiveness with clarity. This outlook can help clients see things in a new light, offering fresh ways of understanding long-standing emotional challenges.
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Rachael Walker
Counsellor, MBACP
Exeter EX4
Hello, I'm Rachael. I provide a safe, secure place, where you will be able to talk about your thoughts and feelings in confidence, without the fear of being judged. I know the thought of having counselling can be daunting, but I will help you to feel comfortable and relaxed. All my clients and their issues are extremely important to me, so there is no such thing as a client or an issue being ‘unimportant,’ or a problem being too ‘minor’. The sessions are all about you...
Hello, I'm Rachael. I provide a safe, secure place, where you will be able to talk about your thoughts and feelings in confidence, without the fear of being judged. I know the thought of having counselling can be daunting, but I will help you to feel comfortable and relaxed. All my clients and their issues are extremely important to me, so there is no such thing as a client or an issue being ‘unimportant,’ or a problem being too ‘minor’. The sessions are all about you...
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Saskia Layburn
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Exeter EX1
I specialise in relationship therapy, life transitions and exploration of the self. I work with clients from the ages of eighteen +. I have in-depth experience of working with individuals and couples/partnerships at my practice. This includes, the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, teenagers, 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 have in-depth experience of working with individuals and couples/partnerships at my practice. This includes, the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, teenagers, family members, friendships and couples/partnerships.
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Rea Pearson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Exeter EX2
Waitlist for new clients
Experienced & BACP Accredited, sex-positive Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diversity (GSRD) therapist working with LGBTQIA+ people. Knowledgable about gender, sexuality, transitioning, polyamory, consensual & ethical non-monogamy (CNM/ENM), open relationships, kink, BDSM, D/s, fetishes, sexual Issues, sex workers, swinging, munches, and sex parties. All genders and sexualities welcome. I support people with opening up relationships, or who are into, or experimenting with, kinks or power play. I also see a lot of trans and non-binary clients. I am a fully qualified sex therapist so can help with most sexual issues.
Experienced & BACP Accredited, sex-positive Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diversity (GSRD) therapist working with LGBTQIA+ people. Knowledgable about gender, sexuality, transitioning, polyamory, consensual & ethical non-monogamy (CNM/ENM), open relationships, kink, BDSM, D/s, fetishes, sexual Issues, sex workers, swinging, munches, and sex parties. All genders and sexualities welcome. I support people with opening up relationships, or who are into, or experimenting with, kinks or power play. I also see a lot of trans and non-binary clients. I am a fully qualified sex therapist so can help with most sexual issues.
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Megan Horn
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Exeter EX1
I support people who feel overwhelmed, at a crossroads, or unsure of their place in the world. Many clients are navigating anxiety, shifting identities, or changes in relationships and life direction. Together, we explore what’s holding you back, deepen self-understanding, and find ways forward that feel authentic, steady, and aligned with who you are.
I support people who feel overwhelmed, at a crossroads, or unsure of their place in the world. Many clients are navigating anxiety, shifting identities, or changes in relationships and life direction. Together, we explore what’s holding you back, deepen self-understanding, and find ways forward that feel authentic, steady, and aligned with who you are.
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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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Brian Grant Dennis
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Counselling can help bring positivity and enjoyment to situations which may currently feel negative and depressing. Counselling can help to clarify emotional thoughts and processes around troubling situations, then can use that clarity to improve emotional situations. I have extensive experience with assisting clients with gambling problems, which is a learned problem habit.
Counselling can help bring positivity and enjoyment to situations which may currently feel negative and depressing. Counselling can help to clarify emotional thoughts and processes around troubling situations, then can use that clarity to improve emotional situations. I have extensive experience with assisting clients with gambling problems, which is a learned problem habit.
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Louise Ramirez
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Exeter EX2
It’s good to talk. Voicing your issues and what is going on for you can be the first step to understanding your struggles, worries, confusion or pain. Are you struggling with something? Is there something you would like to understand about yourself? Are you feeling stuck? Are you feeling alone?
It’s good to talk. Voicing your issues and what is going on for you can be the first step to understanding your struggles, worries, confusion or pain. Are you struggling with something? Is there something you would like to understand about yourself? Are you feeling stuck? Are you feeling alone?
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Richard Oster
Counsellor, MBACP
Exeter EX1
Life can be both beautiful and bleak, calm and stormy. Pain and suffering are inevitable parts of the human experience, and when these challenges arise, it’s not always possible to face them alone. As social beings, many of our struggles emerge from our interactions and experiences with others. Yet, with the right support, human connection has the power to bring about healing and growth.
Life can be both beautiful and bleak, calm and stormy. Pain and suffering are inevitable parts of the human experience, and when these challenges arise, it’s not always possible to face them alone. As social beings, many of our struggles emerge from our interactions and experiences with others. Yet, with the right support, human connection has the power to bring about healing and growth.
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Joe Smyth
Counsellor, MBACP
Exeter EX1
Hi, I'm Joe. I'm an integrative counsellor offering face-to-face sessions in Exeter, as well as online and phone counselling across the UK. I offer a warm, thoughtful and collaborative space where you can talk openly about what feels unsatisfying, difficult, stuck or painful. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, disconnected, or facing a period of change, therapy can offer a place to slow down and make sense of your experience. I listen carefully to how you understand yourself, your relationships and your place in the world, and together we can explore what you are experiencing.
Hi, I'm Joe. I'm an integrative counsellor offering face-to-face sessions in Exeter, as well as online and phone counselling across the UK. I offer a warm, thoughtful and collaborative space where you can talk openly about what feels unsatisfying, difficult, stuck or painful. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, disconnected, or facing a period of change, therapy can offer a place to slow down and make sense of your experience. I listen carefully to how you understand yourself, your relationships and your place in the world, and together we can explore what you are experiencing.
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James Pegg
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Exeter EX4
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, low mood or are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, call for a free initial session. I am an experienced counsellor with proven success in helping people navigate these issues and get to a better place. My name is James and I am a male counsellor based in Exeter. I am here to support you with a whole range of issues that you may be dealing with, such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and/or relationships to name but a few. I also have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ clients.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, low mood or are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, call for a free initial session. I am an experienced counsellor with proven success in helping people navigate these issues and get to a better place. My name is James and I am a male counsellor based in Exeter. I am here to support you with a whole range of issues that you may be dealing with, such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief and/or relationships to name but a few. I also have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ clients.
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Matthew Hart
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Exeter EX1
Waitlist for new clients
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
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Through my lived experience & training (ADHD, trauma, loss, menopause & attachment issues), I understand how difficult it is to reach out. I use a relational approach - helping to meet your individual & couple needs. I will work alongside you, helping you to navigate your way through life's challenges. Perhaps you just want to talk in a safe environment or need support to make changes? I work holistically with adults, teens & couples in a caring and non-judgmental way, covering a range of issues which can significantly impact on our relationships with ourselves and others.
Through my lived experience & training (ADHD, trauma, loss, menopause & attachment issues), I understand how difficult it is to reach out. I use a relational approach - helping to meet your individual & couple needs. I will work alongside you, helping you to navigate your way through life's challenges. Perhaps you just want to talk in a safe environment or need support to make changes? I work holistically with adults, teens & couples in a caring and non-judgmental way, covering a range of issues which can significantly impact on our relationships with ourselves and others.
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Kim Rutherford
Psychotherapist, PsychD, PNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Exeter EX4
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. On the surface you might be coping, but underneath life feels heavy, confusing, or “too much.” You may be struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, ADHD-related challenges, or navigating a life transition. You’re not looking for quick fixes, you want clarity, understanding, and a way to make sense of what’s happening so you can feel steadier, more balanced, and more in control of your life with sustainable long term change.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand. On the surface you might be coping, but underneath life feels heavy, confusing, or “too much.” You may be struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, ADHD-related challenges, or navigating a life transition. You’re not looking for quick fixes, you want clarity, understanding, and a way to make sense of what’s happening so you can feel steadier, more balanced, and more in control of your life with sustainable long term change.
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Clare O'Brien
Counsellor, MBACP
Exeter EX1
I offer a compassionate and confidential space for you to explore any difficulty you may be experiencing. We can work together to make sense of your situation and feelings.  I will listen, challenge limiting beliefs and encourage fresh perspectives. This approach builds on the momentum that brought you to therapy in the first place. I will work with you to help you feel understood and more at ease in your life.​
I offer a compassionate and confidential space for you to explore any difficulty you may be experiencing. We can work together to make sense of your situation and feelings.  I will listen, challenge limiting beliefs and encourage fresh perspectives. This approach builds on the momentum that brought you to therapy in the first place. I will work with you to help you feel understood and more at ease in your life.​
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John Doré
Counsellor, MBACP
Exeter EX4
Waitlist for new clients
Coming to counselling can feel a little daunting; sharing some of our private thoughts and feelings with someone that we do not know can be hard and can feel a little strange. I will help to make you feel comfortable and at ease by offering you a safe, confidential space for you to talk openly, and at a pace that suits you. I am committed to ensuring that you will feel heard, accepted and understood and I will make every effort to appreciate what it is like to be you and to help you understand your feelings and emotions.
Coming to counselling can feel a little daunting; sharing some of our private thoughts and feelings with someone that we do not know can be hard and can feel a little strange. I will help to make you feel comfortable and at ease by offering you a safe, confidential space for you to talk openly, and at a pace that suits you. I am committed to ensuring that you will feel heard, accepted and understood and I will make every effort to appreciate what it is like to be you and to help you understand your feelings and emotions.
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Infidelity Counsellors
How does therapy for infidelity work?
A skilled infidelity therapist will provide a safe space for clients to communicate their feelings and concerns. The goal is to be completely honest about what led to the cheating and how it has affected the entire family to prevent it from recurring in the future. The therapist will help the clients work on rebuilding mutual trust and respect and developing better communication and conflict-resolution skills. If the goal is to remain a couple, clients will learn the “danger signs” for their specific relationship, and they will make a renewed commitment to be faithful.

How long does therapy for infidelity take?
Recovery from infidelity can take time, and it can vary from person to person. Generally, a therapist will want to see the clients at least once a week for around six months. Then the sessions can be arranged as needed, depending on the clients’ individual needs. While therapy may end or shift to an as-needed basis, it can take up to two years or more for some clients to fully recover from infidelity.

How does therapy help the partner who was cheated on?
When a client discovers their partner’s infidelity, their trust in the relationship and in the life they had together may be shattered. They often experience mental health symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, grief, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They don’t always want to stay in the relationship; they may feel ambivalent or may even want to leave. Therapy gives these clients a safe and healthy way to communicate all of their complicated emotions and concerns.

How does therapy help the partner who committed infidelity?
Infidelity often occurs when one or both partners’ emotional needs are not being met in the relationship. Therapy can help this client understand why they cheated and figure out how to address those unmet needs without resorting to infidelity in the future. This can lessen (but not entirely eliminate) the risk of repeated infidelity. Clients who cheat may also feel intense guilt about deceiving their partners, a sentiment that they can work through in therapy.