Vitality Counselling in Exeter
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Dr Rachel Willcox
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
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.
Exeter EX1
& Online
Waitlist for new clients

Naomi Gray
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I am an accredited HI Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. I have worked in both private practice and within the NHS. I am particularly experienced working with adolescents and have CAMHs experience. As part of your therapy I will provide written session feedback and help you work towards your goals.
Exeter EX5
& Online
Waitlist for new clients

Phoebe Davey
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy is a journey, it can provide a safe space to explore any issues that you may be experiencing and help you to make sense of your world.

Sara Briner Sex Therapy COSRT (sen) Accred
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Qualified sex therapist COSRT (Sen) Accred including porn addiction, relationship counsellor. Sara has been qualified for 18 years training as a general counsellor, working for Relate then the NHS as a sex therapist and specialist counsellor. Sara provides supervision for counsellors and students and is a qualified EMDR Practitioner used for trauma/ptsd. Sara offers daytime, evening appointments for couples and individuals. Sara is seeing clients face to face in Chudleigh off A38 and also offers Skype and zoom only. Relationship counselling for clients who are experiencing difficulties.

Victoria Riddiford
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My name is Victoria, and I am an accredited counsellor with many years experience of working with life's difficulties, including anxiety, depression, relationships, bereavement and trauma. I have specialist experience in working with the ongoing impact of sexual abuse and rape. I offer in-person counselling in a ground floor therapy room in central Exeter, and I also work via Zoom and telephone. I offer a safe, confidential space to talk through issues that are troubling you, at your pace, so you can move forward with your life. We'll work together to establish a trusting relationship, where you feel listened to and understood.

Rea Pearson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
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.

John Doré
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
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.

Agatha Penney MBACP (Accred), COSRT, Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, COSRT General
Verified
Verified
Sometimes we may feel that everything we experience in life is difficult, challenging or simply doesn't make sense anymore. The amount of pressure we need to handle every day combined with all these repressed and unprocessed memories of things we never dealt with can easily lead to many psycho-physical issues. We all possess physical, mental/emotional and sexual healths. When our physical health needs attention, we go to see a doctor. Sadly, we often disregard the latter. We think we can handle it all, where in fact we are getting weaker, less resilient to adversities and prone to negative feelings & reactions.

The Family Psychology Practice
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I have over 20 years of experience working in the NHS, specialising in child and adolescent mental health. This has allowed me to gain extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, young people, siblings and parents to overcome a wide range of psychological, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Ian Scott
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
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.

Sophie Louise Mayhew
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
UK wide service. Do you feel tired of your self criticism? Does it bring you down or create worry? I can help you develop a different relationship with yourself. One that will help you move forward in life with courage, wisdom and warmth.
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Sian Michelle Orpen
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
My passion is working with individuals to help them overcome obstacles and become a healthier, happier version of themselves. All of us struggle with mental health difficulties at some point in our lives and so I believe that therapy should be seen as an act of self-care, just like looking after our physical health. Addressing mental health concerns can be overwhelming and it may be difficult to know where to start. Working together with a therapist helps you to identify the cause of your problems and break these down into more manageable chunks. I provide a safe, supportive environment for you to start to make positive changes.

Dr Caroline Shinner
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello, I’m Caroline. I’m an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, and I offer assessments and therapy interventions to adults aged 18+. I aim to provide a compassionate and empathic space in which to hear your story, and work alongside you to identify specific goals for therapy. Therapy interventions will be evidence-based and tailored to your needs. I have over 13 years' experience of working in NHS Adult Mental Health services, and services for adults with acquired brain injury and neurological conditions (including spinal injuries and Multiple Sclerosis).
Office is near:
Exeter EX1 & Online

Helen Hoyte Wellbeing
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
My aim as a coach and counsellor is to listen compassionately and empower you to make positive changes in your life and live the life you want by transforming your relationship with yourself and build confidence and self worth. Areas of interest and experience for me are childhood trauma, (narcissistic abuse, neglect and poor upbringing due to external events and inter generational trauma) neurodivergence, and stress management including anxiety. I offer alternative modalities to my clients to deal with stress, trauma and phobias including EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), mindfulness and coaching.

Jane Mugadza
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I offer psychological therapy to individuals, couples, families, or groups, utilising evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address a wide range of psychological and/or life issues. I strive to create a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship that empowers clients to explore their concerns and make positive changes. When working with couples and families, I focus on ensuring that each person’s voice is heard and in addition, they can gain new insights into one another's perspectives and develop a deeper understanding of the underlying dynamics within the relationship/s. This can help to build stronger relationships.

Tracy Dixon
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello, thank you for looking at my profile. I am a BACP Accredited therapist working face to face in Plymouth but also online. I work in an integrative way with my clients so I draw on a number of different counselling theories. My main training is in Person Centred Counselling which means that your needs will be at the core of how we work. My approach is gentle, compassionate and trauma informed. I can help with many mental health problems including anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, relationship difficulties or work stress.

Michael Prentice
Everyone is an individual person bringing their own personal circumstances to the meeting. I will listen to your reason(s) for being at the session and what you want to achieve/where you want to aim to be - offering you help & support in that process. My counselling training was at Addaction (alcohol & drugs dependency) Agency where I completed over 100 hrs of sessions and a Mentoring role. I also trained at Cruse Bereavement Care & progressed from there. My Counselling Diploma is in CBT & Certificate in Christian Counselling are from the Institute of Counselling of which I am a full Member. I take an holistic approach.

Dr Lucy Butler
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Therapist with over 10 years experience working in NHS Adult Mental Health Services. I offer short and long-term psychological therapy for mental health and emotional difficulties online via a secure video platform. My background involves helping people who are struggling with everyday work and personal issues (e.g., anxiety, panic, low mood, imposter syndrome, burnout, self-doubt and guilt) as well as psychiatric diagnoses such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex-PTSD, and Depression.
Office is near:
Exeter EX1 & Online
Online Therapists

Kathryn Dugdale
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I provide counselling from my private practice at my home in Melksham, Wiltshire. This is a private room providing a safe and confidential space for our work together. I can offer various daytime and evening appointments throughout the week. My training helps me to provide you with a reliable, regular, non-judgmental space where you can begin to talk about whatever is on your mind. I work in what is called an integrative way, using a wide range of therapeutic models, but primarily focusing on humanistic counselling.

Neuropsychology Dorset
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Neuropsychology Dorset consists of HCPC registered Clinical Psychologists that specialise in the assessment, diagnosis, and intervention of adults with neurodiversity such as autism, ADHD, and neurological conditions. We can also provide psychological therapy for a range of conditions - to find out more, please visit our website at www.neuropsychologydorset.co.uk
Dorchester DT1
& Online
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.