Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Exeter

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Annie Ford
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Exeter EX5
As an Integrative Counsellor, I draw on a range of approaches, including Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) EMDR and Mindfulness.
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, online or outdoor work.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I draw on a range of approaches, including Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) EMDR and Mindfulness.
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, online or outdoor work.
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Katrina J Campbell-Crocker
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Exeter EX4
I have additional diplomas in;•PTSD,•MH Awareness, •BPD•Attachment Theory•ACES & CPDs in •Understanding Trauma•Suicide•Compassion Fatigue & B/Out•Cutting & Self Harm• Mindfulness •Bipolar, •NPD •ODDisorders & Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships.
Hiya I am a fully qualified counsellor with experience of working with adults & young people from aged 13 yrs. I offer a FREE 15 minute call. I support with a range of complexities such as;•Attachment•Separation&Social Anxiety, Family Reactions to MH •Anxiety, Depression & High-Functioning Depression •Bereavement & Loss •Trauma & Childhood Trauma & Abuse •Domestic Abuse •Racial identity •Disability Discrimination •Low Self Esteem & Low Self Worth •Personality & Narcissistic Pers Disorder •Dissociative & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder •Opp Defiant Disor & ADHD. I believe that we all have the right 2 speak & be heard in a safe space.
I have additional diplomas in;•PTSD,•MH Awareness, •BPD•Attachment Theory•ACES & CPDs in •Understanding Trauma•Suicide•Compassion Fatigue & B/Out•Cutting & Self Harm• Mindfulness •Bipolar, •NPD •ODDisorders & Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships.
Hiya I am a fully qualified counsellor with experience of working with adults & young people from aged 13 yrs. I offer a FREE 15 minute call. I support with a range of complexities such as;•Attachment•Separation&Social Anxiety, Family Reactions to MH •Anxiety, Depression & High-Functioning Depression •Bereavement & Loss •Trauma & Childhood Trauma & Abuse •Domestic Abuse •Racial identity •Disability Discrimination •Low Self Esteem & Low Self Worth •Personality & Narcissistic Pers Disorder •Dissociative & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder •Opp Defiant Disor & ADHD. I believe that we all have the right 2 speak & be heard in a safe space.
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Liz Spencer
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Exeter EX1
I work in a person-centred way, incorporating elements of CBT, mindfulness, attachment theory.
Feeling stuck? At a crossroads in your career or emotional life? We can all feel lost, unsure, anxious or unhappy sometimes. Do you want to move forward with your life? Feel more connected and confident in yourself? Counselling can help you to understand yourself, build resilience and challenge you to identify painful beliefs and patterns that might be holding you back. ​ I can help with a range of different issues; low self-esteem, anxiety & depression, attachment issues, relationship struggles, pre and post divorce, stress, personal growth, bereavement and more. Please get in touch to arrange an initial assessment session.
I work in a person-centred way, incorporating elements of CBT, mindfulness, attachment theory.
Feeling stuck? At a crossroads in your career or emotional life? We can all feel lost, unsure, anxious or unhappy sometimes. Do you want to move forward with your life? Feel more connected and confident in yourself? Counselling can help you to understand yourself, build resilience and challenge you to identify painful beliefs and patterns that might be holding you back. ​ I can help with a range of different issues; low self-esteem, anxiety & depression, attachment issues, relationship struggles, pre and post divorce, stress, personal growth, bereavement and more. Please get in touch to arrange an initial assessment session.
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Bernadette Kavanagh
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Exeter EX1
I also offer mindfulness, visualisation and object work.
I am an experienced registered counsellor. 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 The Safe Foundation as Clinical Lead. I specialise with clients, both male and female who have been through domestic abuse and Trauma.
I also offer mindfulness, visualisation and object work.
I am an experienced registered counsellor. 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 The Safe Foundation as Clinical Lead. I specialise with clients, both male and female who have been through domestic abuse and Trauma.
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Dr Rachel Willcox
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Exeter EX1  (Online Only)
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and I specialise in offering Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I work in a way that is tailored uniquely for each client and integrate other evidenced-based approaches into my practice depending on your needs and working towards your goals together. These may include Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness. I consider myself to be kind, compassionate and gently challenging and aim to create an environment in which clients can move towards changing their lives for the better, learning new skills & gaining insight.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and I specialise in offering Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I work in a way that is tailored uniquely for each client and integrate other evidenced-based approaches into my practice depending on your needs and working towards your goals together. These may include Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness. I consider myself to be kind, compassionate and gently challenging and aim to create an environment in which clients can move towards changing their lives for the better, learning new skills & gaining insight.
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I research & develop Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for specific groups, one of which is now a UK wide trial funded by the National Institute of Health Research.
I practice as a Mindfulness Based Cognitive psychological trainer. I have worked with many clients including, Olympic & Paralympic athletes, pro golfers, pro footballers, university sports, pro cycling, creatives, leaders & organisations. I train people in how to enhance their self-belief for: performance optimisation, emotional regulation, resilience & effective decision making. Pressure in performance environments is a certainty & how we perceive pressure determines our response. We can choose how to think about pressure and this depends on our level of self-belief, the essential ingredient when navigating demanding environments.
I research & develop Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for specific groups, one of which is now a UK wide trial funded by the National Institute of Health Research.
I practice as a Mindfulness Based Cognitive psychological trainer. I have worked with many clients including, Olympic & Paralympic athletes, pro golfers, pro footballers, university sports, pro cycling, creatives, leaders & organisations. I train people in how to enhance their self-belief for: performance optimisation, emotional regulation, resilience & effective decision making. Pressure in performance environments is a certainty & how we perceive pressure determines our response. We can choose how to think about pressure and this depends on our level of self-belief, the essential ingredient when navigating demanding environments.
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Judy Gibbons
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Exeter EX3
Encouraging with gentle curiosity, & a holistic mind-body approach, I work with approaches including mindfulness, Internal Family Systems Level 2, Polyvagal and the work of Gabor Mate.
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative counsellor and 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 yourself & 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.
Encouraging with gentle curiosity, & a holistic mind-body approach, I work with approaches including mindfulness, Internal Family Systems Level 2, Polyvagal and the work of Gabor Mate.
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative counsellor and 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 yourself & 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.
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Progressive Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, SNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Exeter EX4
I use a wide range of interventions to achieve this including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), clinical hypnotherapy and mindfulness based interventions.
As an integrative psychotherapist I use a variety of therapeutic approaches and interventions to support my clients to achieve their goals. I meet each client as the unique individual they are. My focus is on finding the most beneficial way for you to achieve your outcomes I am here to help you get results not just to listen. I offer a safe, comfortable and protective environment in which we can explore concerns to do with your future, past or present that are affecting you. Therapy is about making sense of your internal world and to develop a greater self-awareness which allows you to form more meaningful connections.
I use a wide range of interventions to achieve this including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), clinical hypnotherapy and mindfulness based interventions.
As an integrative psychotherapist I use a variety of therapeutic approaches and interventions to support my clients to achieve their goals. I meet each client as the unique individual they are. My focus is on finding the most beneficial way for you to achieve your outcomes I am here to help you get results not just to listen. I offer a safe, comfortable and protective environment in which we can explore concerns to do with your future, past or present that are affecting you. Therapy is about making sense of your internal world and to develop a greater self-awareness which allows you to form more meaningful connections.
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Naomi Gray
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Exeter EX5
To compliment my work I am also a mindfulness practitioner, children’s yoga teacher and If you are feeling more adventurous, I also coach Indoor Rock Climbing (BMC reg) and combine this with CBT.
I am an accredited High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. I have worked in both private practice and within the NHS. I have particular experience working with additional needs, neurodivergence and OCD. As part of your therapy, I provide written session feedback and help you set and work towards your goals. During our sessions, I will encourage you to think about taking our therapy learning into action. We will think about work you can do not only in our hour together but throughout the week.
To compliment my work I am also a mindfulness practitioner, children’s yoga teacher and If you are feeling more adventurous, I also coach Indoor Rock Climbing (BMC reg) and combine this with CBT.
I am an accredited High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. I have worked in both private practice and within the NHS. I have particular experience working with additional needs, neurodivergence and OCD. As part of your therapy, I provide written session feedback and help you set and work towards your goals. During our sessions, I will encourage you to think about taking our therapy learning into action. We will think about work you can do not only in our hour together but throughout the week.
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Claire Annette Williams
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Exeter EX1
I offer talking and creative therapies such as CBT, Inner Child work, Art therapy, Mindfulness, etc.
I am an experienced, registered MBACP counsellor, and supervisor, based in Exeter, working with adults, young people and children. I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, bereavement and loss, and trauma. I offer a warm, safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to explore difficulties or problems from your past or present and look at how these maybe holding you back from living a more satisfying and fuller life. As a humanistic counsellor, I focus on building a respectful, caring and empathetic relationship with you and, through this, support you as you progress towards your goal.
I offer talking and creative therapies such as CBT, Inner Child work, Art therapy, Mindfulness, etc.
I am an experienced, registered MBACP counsellor, and supervisor, based in Exeter, working with adults, young people and children. I work with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, bereavement and loss, and trauma. I offer a warm, safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to explore difficulties or problems from your past or present and look at how these maybe holding you back from living a more satisfying and fuller life. As a humanistic counsellor, I focus on building a respectful, caring and empathetic relationship with you and, through this, support you as you progress towards your goal.
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Sarah Lane MBACP Counselling & Mindfulness
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Exeter EX4
I also have a PGDip in mindfulness therapy so I can bring in practices where they are likely to be beneficial.
I offer affordable integrative counselling, which helps with overcoming difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, poor self-esteem, bereavement and relationship issues. You may be lacking direction in your life at the moment, it may seem meaningless or you might feel low in confidence. Perhaps you are looking to find some clarity around what's important to you and to explore how you can bring more of this into your life? Or maybe you want to improve how you feel about yourself? Or perhaps you need a warm and compassionate space where you can fully feel your grief to be able to start to move forwards in life again?
I also have a PGDip in mindfulness therapy so I can bring in practices where they are likely to be beneficial.
I offer affordable integrative counselling, which helps with overcoming difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, poor self-esteem, bereavement and relationship issues. You may be lacking direction in your life at the moment, it may seem meaningless or you might feel low in confidence. Perhaps you are looking to find some clarity around what's important to you and to explore how you can bring more of this into your life? Or maybe you want to improve how you feel about yourself? Or perhaps you need a warm and compassionate space where you can fully feel your grief to be able to start to move forwards in life again?
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Fee Jane Cockings
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Exeter EX6
I specialise in therapies using creative methods, these include mindfulness, visualisation, art, drama, or writing, depending which you are drawn to.
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
I specialise in therapies using creative methods, these include mindfulness, visualisation, art, drama, or writing, depending which you are drawn to.
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
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Gavin Weir-Jones
Psychotherapist, MA, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Exeter EX1
I do however draw strongly from Buddhist psychology and as a qualified Mindfulness Teacher, integrate talking therapies with guided meditative practices.
My work deals universally with the reduction of suffering, your suffering. Specifically this may include Depression, Anxiety, Low Mood, Loss of purpose, Grief, Relationship issues, managing change and family problems. Often we can be lost in our thinking and we can swing, like a pendulum, between worries of the past and anxieties of the future, never really pausing to be present now. This is normal, we all have these times. However sometimes, some of us get stuck in these places and need some guidance to bring us into balance and offer us support,at difficult times in our lives.
I do however draw strongly from Buddhist psychology and as a qualified Mindfulness Teacher, integrate talking therapies with guided meditative practices.
My work deals universally with the reduction of suffering, your suffering. Specifically this may include Depression, Anxiety, Low Mood, Loss of purpose, Grief, Relationship issues, managing change and family problems. Often we can be lost in our thinking and we can swing, like a pendulum, between worries of the past and anxieties of the future, never really pausing to be present now. This is normal, we all have these times. However sometimes, some of us get stuck in these places and need some guidance to bring us into balance and offer us support,at difficult times in our lives.
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Ian Scott
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Exeter EX1
I am qualified in DBT so use a lot of mindfulness, relaxation, and emotion regulation ideas.
I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years and I realise that therapy can be a new and unusual approach for people. I often work with folk who are finding things hard, and need a neutral form of support. I can offer direct support, teaching and practice in cognitive and behavioural techniques, or relaxation and mindfulness ideas to help. The goals that a person wants to work towards might be crystal clear to them, or they might refine these as we work together.
I am qualified in DBT so use a lot of mindfulness, relaxation, and emotion regulation ideas.
I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years and I realise that therapy can be a new and unusual approach for people. I often work with folk who are finding things hard, and need a neutral form of support. I can offer direct support, teaching and practice in cognitive and behavioural techniques, or relaxation and mindfulness ideas to help. The goals that a person wants to work towards might be crystal clear to them, or they might refine these as we work together.
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Anita Lennox
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Exeter EX1
My practice integrates skills from , Person-Centred Therapy, Psychotherapy, Solution-Focused Hypnosis and Mindfulness Therapy, fostering joint exploration.
I am dedicated to helping Clients navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth. Whether seeking support for specific issues or aiming for deeper self-understanding, I work with clients who struggle with Anxiety and Stress Management - Self-Development and Self Esteem - Confidence - Fears and Phobias -Emotional Issues - Depression - Relationship Problems - P.T.S.D, - Anger Management- Pain Management - Habit Reversal - Specific Counselling for Women - Women and Menopause - Coaching and more.
My practice integrates skills from , Person-Centred Therapy, Psychotherapy, Solution-Focused Hypnosis and Mindfulness Therapy, fostering joint exploration.
I am dedicated to helping Clients navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth. Whether seeking support for specific issues or aiming for deeper self-understanding, I work with clients who struggle with Anxiety and Stress Management - Self-Development and Self Esteem - Confidence - Fears and Phobias -Emotional Issues - Depression - Relationship Problems - P.T.S.D, - Anger Management- Pain Management - Habit Reversal - Specific Counselling for Women - Women and Menopause - Coaching and more.
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Ollie Frame
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Exeter EX3
Waitlist for new clients
My sessions integrate counselling, mindfulness, and coaching, and I provide free audio recordings and other resources.
Hello. I am an experienced integrative therapist offering sessions in blocks of six to eight weeks, focussing on a specific issue in a targeted way. Perhaps you are reading this because you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of the way forward. Perhaps you are having difficulties relating to career, relationships or family life, or with emotions such as anger, anxiety or low mood. You might be struggling with addictions, with life changes or transitions, or you might be suffering with a sense of alienation or a crisis of meaning in your life. If so, I hope you will read on and get in touch if my approach resonates with you.
My sessions integrate counselling, mindfulness, and coaching, and I provide free audio recordings and other resources.
Hello. I am an experienced integrative therapist offering sessions in blocks of six to eight weeks, focussing on a specific issue in a targeted way. Perhaps you are reading this because you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of the way forward. Perhaps you are having difficulties relating to career, relationships or family life, or with emotions such as anger, anxiety or low mood. You might be struggling with addictions, with life changes or transitions, or you might be suffering with a sense of alienation or a crisis of meaning in your life. If so, I hope you will read on and get in touch if my approach resonates with you.
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Tan Murray-Clark
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Exeter EX1
I incorporate resourcing, compassion, mindfulness and integration into each session to - support you in finding the ground to face and move through any difficulties; develop your confidence, relational trust and enhance your capacity to move through fear and anxiety; and to help you incorporate how insights can be brought into your everyday life.
Hello. We all need someone to talk to when life is difficult. Counselling can help you understand more about who you are, to make better sense of past or current events, your feelings and how you relate. I seek to provide a heartfelt, safe and accompanied exploration of any issues you bring. I will seek to create a trusting alliance with you and provide a place you can find and be yourself. The therapy I practice -Core Process- works with feelings, emotions, thoughts and the felt senses towards supporting you to move through any fears and anxieties and generate a greater sense of health and wellbeing into your everyday life.
I incorporate resourcing, compassion, mindfulness and integration into each session to - support you in finding the ground to face and move through any difficulties; develop your confidence, relational trust and enhance your capacity to move through fear and anxiety; and to help you incorporate how insights can be brought into your everyday life.
Hello. We all need someone to talk to when life is difficult. Counselling can help you understand more about who you are, to make better sense of past or current events, your feelings and how you relate. I seek to provide a heartfelt, safe and accompanied exploration of any issues you bring. I will seek to create a trusting alliance with you and provide a place you can find and be yourself. The therapy I practice -Core Process- works with feelings, emotions, thoughts and the felt senses towards supporting you to move through any fears and anxieties and generate a greater sense of health and wellbeing into your everyday life.
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Therapy With Thea
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Exeter EX1
Working together, we will build a collaborative relationship, using reflection, inquiry and mindfulness to explore difficult thoughts, feelings, states of mind and body.
Do you feel your potential in life is thwarted by past or present difficulties or trauma? Has your equilibrium, confidence and self esteem been undermined by this? Do you feel disempowered and unable to move forward? Sometimes, life's difficulties can prevent us from forming healthy relationships with ourselves and others, and prevent us thriving in life and work, and block creativity. I am a UKCP Psychotherapist in training, working to support people suffering with mental and emotional distress find more ease, balance, meaning and health.
Working together, we will build a collaborative relationship, using reflection, inquiry and mindfulness to explore difficult thoughts, feelings, states of mind and body.
Do you feel your potential in life is thwarted by past or present difficulties or trauma? Has your equilibrium, confidence and self esteem been undermined by this? Do you feel disempowered and unable to move forward? Sometimes, life's difficulties can prevent us from forming healthy relationships with ourselves and others, and prevent us thriving in life and work, and block creativity. I am a UKCP Psychotherapist in training, working to support people suffering with mental and emotional distress find more ease, balance, meaning and health.
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Deva Manley
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Exeter EX1
I was drawn to the Karuna institute, a mindfulness based system of psychotherapy due to its transpersonal and experiential approach.
Welcome and thank you for taking this step towards your own healing. As a senior trainee core-process psychotherapist I hold a safe space for all those wanting change, healing and growth. I practice from a dedicated space in my home in Dainton, midway between Totnes and Newton Abbot, (Devon U.K.). Weekly session are 60 minutes long on a once weekly basis. Concessions are available for low income clients. Book in for a free introductory session ( up to 45 minutes).
I was drawn to the Karuna institute, a mindfulness based system of psychotherapy due to its transpersonal and experiential approach.
Welcome and thank you for taking this step towards your own healing. As a senior trainee core-process psychotherapist I hold a safe space for all those wanting change, healing and growth. I practice from a dedicated space in my home in Dainton, midway between Totnes and Newton Abbot, (Devon U.K.). Weekly session are 60 minutes long on a once weekly basis. Concessions are available for low income clients. Book in for a free introductory session ( up to 45 minutes).
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Sabrina Evans
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Exeter EX1
Sometimes we experience emotional wounds, from our early years, from a life event, the end of a relationship, or a loss. We may feel overwhelmed, stuck or dissatisfied, or find ourselves moving through life feeling lost or invisible to others. We may find it difficult to ask for help, or feel selfish or uneasy in having our own needs met. Sometimes we no longer feel present in our everyday life, and have lost joy and motivation. I believe in the healing power of counselling and of human to human connection. I would like to offer you a safe, warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space to tell your story and explore your concerns.
Sometimes we experience emotional wounds, from our early years, from a life event, the end of a relationship, or a loss. We may feel overwhelmed, stuck or dissatisfied, or find ourselves moving through life feeling lost or invisible to others. We may find it difficult to ask for help, or feel selfish or uneasy in having our own needs met. Sometimes we no longer feel present in our everyday life, and have lost joy and motivation. I believe in the healing power of counselling and of human to human connection. I would like to offer you a safe, warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space to tell your story and explore your concerns.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors

How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.

When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.

What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?

This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.

Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.