Trauma and PTSD Counselling in Exeter
I specialise in but am not limited to working with trauma, neurodiversity, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and self-harm.
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.
I specialise in but am not limited to working with trauma, neurodiversity, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and self-harm.
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.
Polyvagal Theory 6 month course with Deb Dana, Brainspotting Level 2, EFT - Level 2, CPD - Gabor Mate's Compassionate Inquiry, CPTSD and Developmental Trauma, Mindfulness and yoga, Unwinding Anxiety
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.
Polyvagal Theory 6 month course with Deb Dana, Brainspotting Level 2, EFT - Level 2, CPD - Gabor Mate's Compassionate Inquiry, CPTSD and Developmental Trauma, Mindfulness and yoga, Unwinding Anxiety
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.
Is anxiety, stress or trauma bringing you down and stopping you living the life you want?
I have a wealth of life experience, which I use in combination with my training.
Before becoming a counsellor, I served in the military, which allows me to bring my own extensive experience of coping and resilience, combined with natural warmth and empathy. This is enhanced by the presence of a therapy dog, who can be as involved in sessions as you like.
Is anxiety, stress or trauma bringing you down and stopping you living the life you want?
I have a wealth of life experience, which I use in combination with my training.
Before becoming a counsellor, I served in the military, which allows me to bring my own extensive experience of coping and resilience, combined with natural warmth and empathy. This is enhanced by the presence of a therapy dog, who can be as involved in sessions as you like.
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 offer relatable and confidential therapy, personalised to you, at your pace and focus. I trained in Integrative therapy to offer you choice in approach, by having tools to suit individuals, perhaps you want to look into the past, or are wanting to stay in the present and change thoughts and behaviours. I am adaptable and friendly, and prize trust.
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 offer relatable and confidential therapy, personalised to you, at your pace and focus. I trained in Integrative therapy to offer you choice in approach, by having tools to suit individuals, perhaps you want to look into the past, or are wanting to stay in the present and change thoughts and behaviours. I am adaptable and friendly, and prize trust.
I specialise in supporting adults with bereavement, grief and loss, trauma, ADHD-related concerns, and replacement child experiences.
Are you looking for a compassionate companion to help you navigate life’s challenges? I specialise in supporting adults experiencing grief, including those affected by replacement child dynamics, where a child is born following the loss of a sibling. Grief can feel deeply isolating, especially when your experience isn’t fully understood, or when you feel expected to cope in a certain way.
You may be navigating overwhelming emotions, numbness, or a sense that life has changed in ways that are hard to put into words. You don’t have to face that alone.
I specialise in supporting adults with bereavement, grief and loss, trauma, ADHD-related concerns, and replacement child experiences.
Are you looking for a compassionate companion to help you navigate life’s challenges? I specialise in supporting adults experiencing grief, including those affected by replacement child dynamics, where a child is born following the loss of a sibling. Grief can feel deeply isolating, especially when your experience isn’t fully understood, or when you feel expected to cope in a certain way.
You may be navigating overwhelming emotions, numbness, or a sense that life has changed in ways that are hard to put into words. You don’t have to face that alone.
I am a warm and compassionate Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have worked in mental health services within the NHS for over 10 years. I am based in Exeter and offer support to adults with anxiety and mood difficulties using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach. I can meet with you face to face at my practice rooms in central Exeter or online via video call. My main approach is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and I incorporate ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Narrative Therapy where these may be helpful.
I am a warm and compassionate Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have worked in mental health services within the NHS for over 10 years. I am based in Exeter and offer support to adults with anxiety and mood difficulties using a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach. I can meet with you face to face at my practice rooms in central Exeter or online via video call. My main approach is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and I incorporate ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Narrative Therapy where these may be helpful.
You may feel weighed down by trauma, grief, anxiety, or the impact of painful experiences that feel too heavy to carry alone.
I offer an integrative, trauma-informed approach tailored to your needs. Drawing on Person-Centred counselling, IFS, TA, somatic awareness, and creative methods, I provide a collaborative space to explore challenges, uncover strengths, nurture growth, and build insight. My practice is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and respect for your pace.
You may feel weighed down by trauma, grief, anxiety, or the impact of painful experiences that feel too heavy to carry alone.
I offer an integrative, trauma-informed approach tailored to your needs. Drawing on Person-Centred counselling, IFS, TA, somatic awareness, and creative methods, I provide a collaborative space to explore challenges, uncover strengths, nurture growth, and build insight. My practice is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and respect for your pace.
If you are having to live with low self-esteem, debilitating anxiety, or PTSD, then CBT may work well for you.
Individuals have described me as patient, calm, a good listener and perceptive. I have worked for over 20 years as a therapist, including 10 with an NHS Psychological Therapies Service. Alongside my private practice I am a lead clinician on the NHS CBT training programmes at the University of Exeter, training others to be practitioners.
If you are having to live with low self-esteem, debilitating anxiety, or PTSD, then CBT may work well for you.
Individuals have described me as patient, calm, a good listener and perceptive. I have worked for over 20 years as a therapist, including 10 with an NHS Psychological Therapies Service. Alongside my private practice I am a lead clinician on the NHS CBT training programmes at the University of Exeter, training others to be practitioners.
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.
I mainly work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD or long-term health issues.
Using body psychotherapy (somatic psychotherapy), I will work with you on all levels of your being (mind, body and spirit) in a transparent, caring and empowering way. My focus is on supporting you to achieve the life changes you need to become truly happy, and on creating maximum value for you going forward (so that you can experience deep and lasting change). In my approach, I work by listening deeply to your life force and holding the space for your process to emerge, your inner child to be heard and all of your feelings and thoughts to be welcomed.
I mainly work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD or long-term health issues.
Using body psychotherapy (somatic psychotherapy), I will work with you on all levels of your being (mind, body and spirit) in a transparent, caring and empowering way. My focus is on supporting you to achieve the life changes you need to become truly happy, and on creating maximum value for you going forward (so that you can experience deep and lasting change). In my approach, I work by listening deeply to your life force and holding the space for your process to emerge, your inner child to be heard and all of your feelings and thoughts to be welcomed.
Whether you're struggling with the aftermath of trauma, abuse, or simply feeling lost and not sure what you're struggling with, I want you to know that you don’t have to face this alone.
Together we can break down your challenges into smaller more manageable pieces. My goal is to help you reconnect with the part of yourself that craves peace, happiness, and hope for the future. Using Transactional Analysis, I can guide you through a process of self-discovery. By understanding the ‘why’ behind your thoughts and behaviours we can change them.
Whether you're struggling with the aftermath of trauma, abuse, or simply feeling lost and not sure what you're struggling with, I want you to know that you don’t have to face this alone.
Together we can break down your challenges into smaller more manageable pieces. My goal is to help you reconnect with the part of yourself that craves peace, happiness, and hope for the future. Using Transactional Analysis, I can guide you through a process of self-discovery. By understanding the ‘why’ behind your thoughts and behaviours we can change them.
I specialise with clients, both male and female who have been through domestic abuse and Trauma.
I am an Integrative Counsellor, offering Gestalt, person-centred, cognitive behavioural therapies and felt trauma for individuals or couples. I also offer mindfulness, visualisation and object work. To help you take the first step in seeking the counselling help, I provide you a safe place to talk about your thoughts, feelings and fears.
I specialise with clients, both male and female who have been through domestic abuse and Trauma.
I am an Integrative Counsellor, offering Gestalt, person-centred, cognitive behavioural therapies and felt trauma for individuals or couples. I also offer mindfulness, visualisation and object work. To help you take the first step in seeking the counselling help, I provide you a safe place to talk about your thoughts, feelings and fears.
Have you been struggling lately? Maybe for a while?
You are not alone. So many people have had difficult experiences, life circumstances and ill health that can throw them off balance. This can make the day to day aspects of life challenging. Anxiety, panic, flashbacks, low mood and difficulties sleeping, can all quickly spiral and sometimes, even with the support of others, it's not enough. Perhaps you have always found life difficult, particularly if you have a disability or are neurodiverse.
Whatever your challenge, counselling can help.
Have you been struggling lately? Maybe for a while?
You are not alone. So many people have had difficult experiences, life circumstances and ill health that can throw them off balance. This can make the day to day aspects of life challenging. Anxiety, panic, flashbacks, low mood and difficulties sleeping, can all quickly spiral and sometimes, even with the support of others, it's not enough. Perhaps you have always found life difficult, particularly if you have a disability or are neurodiverse.
Whatever your challenge, counselling can help.
Between You and Me Integrative Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
1 Endorsed
Exeter EX5
Waitlist for new clients
Reaching out can be hard. Are you feeling overwhelmed? struggling to cope with your situation? your emotions? your experiences? If your trust has been damaged, talking to someone who will take time to understand you can be a huge relief. Perhaps you need support through a crisis or you are at the end of your tether with multiple stresses. Even if you have longterm issues that seem stuck, talking to someone can make a difference. You may gain insight into the roots of your difficulties and find qualities in yourself that have never had a chance to develop. The aim is to help you live a more rewarding life.
Reaching out can be hard. Are you feeling overwhelmed? struggling to cope with your situation? your emotions? your experiences? If your trust has been damaged, talking to someone who will take time to understand you can be a huge relief. Perhaps you need support through a crisis or you are at the end of your tether with multiple stresses. Even if you have longterm issues that seem stuck, talking to someone can make a difference. You may gain insight into the roots of your difficulties and find qualities in yourself that have never had a chance to develop. The aim is to help you live a more rewarding life.
I specialise in the following areas although I recognise that each of us is unique and life's challenges and difficulties cannot always be easily categorised: Stress Anxiety/Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Bereavement, Trauma, Couples counselling, Abuse, Low self-esteem, Bipolar, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Sexuality, General counselling
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.
I specialise in the following areas although I recognise that each of us is unique and life's challenges and difficulties cannot always be easily categorised: Stress Anxiety/Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Bereavement, Trauma, Couples counselling, Abuse, Low self-esteem, Bipolar, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Sexuality, General counselling
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.
EMDR is an effective way of addressing Trauma and PTSD symptoms, overwhelming or difficult experiences we may have faced, and the resulting unhelpful behaviours or thinking.
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.
EMDR is an effective way of addressing Trauma and PTSD symptoms, overwhelming or difficult experiences we may have faced, and the resulting unhelpful behaviours or thinking.
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.
Roberta is a Human Givens psychotherapist who works with people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, low mood, stress, or the impact of trauma.
Roberta uses key Human Givens techniques to support recovery. Together you’ll explore healthy ways to meet your emotional needs, address underlying difficulties, and build effective stress‑management skills. She also uses the Rewind Technique, which gently reduces the emotional intensity of traumatic memories.
Roberta is a Human Givens psychotherapist who works with people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, low mood, stress, or the impact of trauma.
Roberta uses key Human Givens techniques to support recovery. Together you’ll explore healthy ways to meet your emotional needs, address underlying difficulties, and build effective stress‑management skills. She also uses the Rewind Technique, which gently reduces the emotional intensity of traumatic memories.
I have extensive experience working with identity and relationship issues, cultural transitions, and the complexities of intercultural or multicultural partnerships, as well as with trauma, eating disorders, domestic violence, and mood disorders.
I work from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic perspective, exploring how early experiences and unconscious processes influence current feelings, thoughts, and relationships. This approach helps clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotional world, uncovering patterns that may be contributing to distress or relational difficulties.
I have extensive experience working with identity and relationship issues, cultural transitions, and the complexities of intercultural or multicultural partnerships, as well as with trauma, eating disorders, domestic violence, and mood disorders.
I work from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic perspective, exploring how early experiences and unconscious processes influence current feelings, thoughts, and relationships. This approach helps clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotional world, uncovering patterns that may be contributing to distress or relational difficulties.
I specialise in anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma, and life transitions.
I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, who want to understand patterns behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and develop strategies to manage challenges effectively.
My clients value working with someone knowledgeable, approachable, and trustworthy. I aim to create a safe space to work with you to explore the challenges you are facing as we work towards your goals.
I specialise in anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma, and life transitions.
I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, who want to understand patterns behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and develop strategies to manage challenges effectively.
My clients value working with someone knowledgeable, approachable, and trustworthy. I aim to create a safe space to work with you to explore the challenges you are facing as we work towards your goals.
I offer one-to one Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytically informed Psychotherapy. This is a well established and evidence-based talking therapy that can effectively treat emotional problems as well as a wide range of mental health conditions including: anxiety, depression and eating disorders. Sessions are booked for the same time every week, for up to three sessions a week. They provide the space to talk about and reflect upon your emotional and relationship difficulties. These are thought about as they relate to your present circumstances but in this type of therapy, they are also considered in relation to your life history.
I offer one-to one Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytically informed Psychotherapy. This is a well established and evidence-based talking therapy that can effectively treat emotional problems as well as a wide range of mental health conditions including: anxiety, depression and eating disorders. Sessions are booked for the same time every week, for up to three sessions a week. They provide the space to talk about and reflect upon your emotional and relationship difficulties. These are thought about as they relate to your present circumstances but in this type of therapy, they are also considered in relation to your life history.
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Trauma and PTSD Counsellors
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.