Counselling in Exeter

Sometimes life becomes overwhelming, things do not feel right. Are you feeling:- anxious, distressed, judged, struggling with low self-esteem or self-confidence, overwhelmed, bewildered, or frightened? Talking to a qualified counsellor can really help, it can be tough asking for support and it is important to find someone you can feel comfortable with. Together we will work to find the solutions to help you cope and move forward with whatever difficulties you are facing. We will work at your own pace and help you find the inner strength you need to move forward. Your journey from your darkness back into your light.

Hello my name is Kevin. I specialise in the treatment of trauma including accidents, medical trauma, work place and childhood bullying, domestic abuse, rape, sexual abuse and traumatic grief. I can also help you with depression, anxiety, worry, low self -esteem, OCD, phobias, body and self esteem issues, chronic pain, porn and Internet addiction. I am an EMDR Consultant and Accredited CBT Psychotherapist with over thirty years’ experience in working in Mental Health within the NHS. Twenty of these have been in senior positions supervising and supporting the clinical practice of a wide range of psychological therapists.

Counselling is a safe place where you are able, with the help of your counsellor, to explore the challenges that you face and find more helpful ways of understanding and dealing with them. When we are listened to with empathy and understanding we are able to challenge our beliefs and existing understanding and change them into more helpful ways of seeing our world.

Life is not always smooth sailing and can be intense, challenging, and overwhelming. Talking to friends and family is helpful, but sometimes this just isn't enough. Reaching out for help can be challenging and I have great respect for anyone who is brave enough to face their struggles. I will be your anchor in a rough sea and work alongside you to help you live a happier and healthier life. I am a qualified and fully insured therapist, offer counselling and psychotherapy and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I am a therapeutic life coach & mental health practitioner, and I am currently working independently in private practice. I am a specialist in the fields of anxiety, depression and emotional disturbance. I hold a degree in social sciences and an honours degree in both social work and psychology. I have worked with the full spectrum of clinical presentations, ranging from mild to severe across the age spectrum (adolescents to seniors). I have been working in the mental health field for over 15 years and have worked for many years in the National Health Service in several settings.

If you are the one who usually copes and supports others, it can be difficult to come for help yourself. You may notice the impact on relationships, how you function at work, your ability to make decisions, stress levels and also your mood. You are welcome if you want support in getting confidence and capacity back in your life. I meet you for a free twenty minute consultation so you can get a sense of me before making any commitment. The majority of my work is online.

Welcome. My name is Antonella and I'm an experienced and dedicated counsellor working with both adults and young people. I support people who are going through all kinds of struggles and challenges. Clients I have worked with have told me that for the first time they were able to talk and express their feelings and thoughts about themselves and life as they felt safe and comfortable. I offer a safe and confidential space where you are free to explore yourself and your concerns, and discover your inner resources at your own pace. I will genuinely listen, be with you and accept you for who you are without judgement.

As well as online video apps, I work in Exeter, Sidmouth and Taunton with adults, young people (7-18) and couples. Sometimes friends or family are unable to support you so an impartial professional can really help. Powerlessness, change, loneliness, grief and anxiety are just a few of the overwhelming feelings many are experiencing. There is no need to be alone in this. Call for a chat to see if, together, we can find a way forward.

I am accredited psychoanalytic psychotherapist, training psychoanalytic psychotherapist approved by the leading providers of training in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and a supervisor. I offer a non-judgmental space to talk and think, for how long it is needed, with the minimum frequency of 1-3 sessions per week.

I offer Counselling, Psychotherapy, Hypnosis & EMDR, in a warm, safe, confidential space served with kindness, respect and empathy. I work with all life issues

I work with people who have suffered a bereavement, a loss of some type, or individuals who may want to work on a something specific, such as low self esteem, relational difficulties or wanting to explore their own process in a safe way, this list isn't exhaustive. Clients are welcome to explore experiences that arise for them, as they happen and for this to be accepted, using a relational and relatable approach- in more long term work. I also work with anxiety disorders, depression or low mood, OCD, specific phobia's and binge eating disorder, in a more solution focussed way, using shorter term interventions.

I work best with clients that are ready to make a commitment to change, and are ready to develop skills of self-reflection and compassion. Many of my clients have big questions about life and their place in it, as well as questions of who they are and what they want. Some clients don't really know what they want but know that something isn't quite right - that's ok too!

Life can be both beautiful and bleak, calm and stormy. Encountering pain and suffering is a human certainty. Experience has shown that when these challenges arrive it is not always possible to navigate them on your own. We are social beings and many of our problems are often created through unhealthy interactions with others. I believe, however, that with the right conditions, human connection can bring about restoration and growth.

Clients generally come to me when they are struggling with some aspect of their emotions, thoughts or behaviour. My aim is to help my client with accepting or changing some aspect of these three areas. Every client comes with unique issues and from my seat I view the issues as one, "a block in the road to wellness". I am keenly aware that all clients come with individual goals and I am here to help. Many of my clients use the phrase “I just want to feel better". This is my hope for everyone who engages with me in therapy. “TO FEEL BETTER” I offer confidentiality, openness and transparency at all times.

If you are seeking the opportunity to talk matters though in a non judgemental and safe environment, I provide the support and understanding to empower you to consider the issues you wish to explore. Working together to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and why you are experiencing the difficulties that you have. Enabling you to develop new methods of coping with these difficulties. We will explore patterns in your thoughts and behaviours which will help you to gain a sense of control and stability in your everyday life. I am a registered member of the BACP and the NCS.

I aim to assist you to make positive changes and move forward with your life. I am experienced in working with people who have struggled with feelings such as anxiety, anger, fear and loss. I will help you to understand your thoughts and feelings so that you can identify what needs to change, and work with you to find ways to overcome your difficulties using methods of working that suit you.

Everyone experiences difficulties at some point in their lives, even those who we may regard as the strong ones. It can be a lonely and overwhelming time, one of the hardest tasks is making the first step to reach out for help, so well done for managing to come this far. The aim of Counselling is to provide a safe, secure and non-judgemental environment in which any concerns or issues can be discussed.

I work with people who want to explore and make sense of their difficulties or who want to make changes in their life. I work with clients of all ages and can focus on a range of difficulties. Together we will build an understanding of your experiences and help you navigate moving forward with your life. I hold particular expertise in eating disorders, body image issues, low self esteem, clinical perfectionism, depression, anxiety, and interpersonal or relational issues.

I am an experienced and registered MBACP counsellor, 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.