Counselling in Exeter
With 20 years' experience as an integrative psychotherapist, supervisor, clinical lead, and now EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant, I specialise in trauma, unresolved grief, overwhelm, and the psychological impact of loss. While my clinical background informs all I do, across primary care settings and private practice, my current focus also lies in supporting fellow professionals through supervision and EMDR consultancy. I work with those from humanistic, integrative, or trauma-informed orientations, and aim to offer a steady, reflective space where you feel safe to think, feel, and develop your work with integrity and curiosity.
With 20 years' experience as an integrative psychotherapist, supervisor, clinical lead, and now EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant, I specialise in trauma, unresolved grief, overwhelm, and the psychological impact of loss. While my clinical background informs all I do, across primary care settings and private practice, my current focus also lies in supporting fellow professionals through supervision and EMDR consultancy. I work with those from humanistic, integrative, or trauma-informed orientations, and aim to offer a steady, reflective space where you feel safe to think, feel, and develop your work with integrity and curiosity.
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 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 support clients dealing with all forms of grief, loss and change. This may be bereavement, loss of a job, relationship difficulties or endings. Or just feeling overwhelmed by life itself. You may be struggling with anxiety, stress or sadness. I also work with men struggling with change or understand their place. I support LGBTQ+ clients and those with sexuality concerns. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to unpack and explore your feelings and better understand what is going on. You may be feeling lost, anxious, uncertain or scared. That's understandable. Let's work together to find a way forward for you.
I support clients dealing with all forms of grief, loss and change. This may be bereavement, loss of a job, relationship difficulties or endings. Or just feeling overwhelmed by life itself. You may be struggling with anxiety, stress or sadness. I also work with men struggling with change or understand their place. I support LGBTQ+ clients and those with sexuality concerns. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to unpack and explore your feelings and better understand what is going on. You may be feeling lost, anxious, uncertain or scared. That's understandable. Let's work together to find a way forward for you.
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.
Hi, I’m Nic. I’m calm, empathic and non-judgemental. I provide a supportive and welcoming confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in the safety of the counselling relationship. We’ll gently look at what brings you to counselling; this can be any issues, past or present, however big or small they may feel. I’m here to listen, without judgement, and I'll work alongside you helping you to understand and accept yourself and find a way to move forwards. You may not be sure what you want from counselling; this is something we can look at together and see if we're a good fit.
Hi, I’m Nic. I’m calm, empathic and non-judgemental. I provide a supportive and welcoming confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in the safety of the counselling relationship. We’ll gently look at what brings you to counselling; this can be any issues, past or present, however big or small they may feel. I’m here to listen, without judgement, and I'll work alongside you helping you to understand and accept yourself and find a way to move forwards. You may not be sure what you want from counselling; this is something we can look at together and see if we're a good fit.
The struggles you face today often have roots you can’t see- but therapy can help you understand them. Perhaps, it looks like you’re coping, yet inside you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. You might notice old ways of coping no longer work, emotions that come out of nowhere, or a sense that you just don’t fit in. I offer a warm, supportive, inclusive space where you can slow down, explore your experiences, and make sense of what feels confusing or painful. I work integratively using Transactional Analysis, a talking therapy that can help you see how past experiences shape your present patterns.
The struggles you face today often have roots you can’t see- but therapy can help you understand them. Perhaps, it looks like you’re coping, yet inside you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. You might notice old ways of coping no longer work, emotions that come out of nowhere, or a sense that you just don’t fit in. I offer a warm, supportive, inclusive space where you can slow down, explore your experiences, and make sense of what feels confusing or painful. I work integratively using Transactional Analysis, a talking therapy that can help you see how past experiences shape your present patterns.
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.
Having the time and space within counselling to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and confidential environment is often the first step in making positive change in someone’s life. Our problems can sometimes feel too big or heavy to carry ourselves. Often it’s hard to pinpoint what’s actually wrong, but that low mood, and anxiety over powers us. Counselling will help you understand your behaviours and emotions that little bit better and give you insight into why you may be finding things difficult. With this understanding, it is often the catalyst for positive change leading to a more balanced and healthy future.
Having the time and space within counselling to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and confidential environment is often the first step in making positive change in someone’s life. Our problems can sometimes feel too big or heavy to carry ourselves. Often it’s hard to pinpoint what’s actually wrong, but that low mood, and anxiety over powers us. Counselling will help you understand your behaviours and emotions that little bit better and give you insight into why you may be finding things difficult. With this understanding, it is often the catalyst for positive change leading to a more balanced and healthy future.
This Is Me Psychology supports people to recognise, understand and embrace Autism and/or ADHD. We work with both Neurodivergent people and their family members to bridge the gap between Neurodivergent people and those who are Neurotypical by helping them to gain the best possible understanding of each other. We use a neuro-affirming approach in our work to help focus on the strengths and achievements that someone has. We offer both short term post-diagnostic support packages and longer term psychology sessions.
This Is Me Psychology supports people to recognise, understand and embrace Autism and/or ADHD. We work with both Neurodivergent people and their family members to bridge the gap between Neurodivergent people and those who are Neurotypical by helping them to gain the best possible understanding of each other. We use a neuro-affirming approach in our work to help focus on the strengths and achievements that someone has. We offer both short term post-diagnostic support packages and longer term psychology sessions.
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.
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.
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.
Many of the people who come to work with me are thoughtful, capable and self-aware, yet find themselves struggling with patterns of anxiety, self-doubt or overthinking that they can’t seem to shift on their own.
Often these patterns have deeper roots. Experiences earlier in life can leave us feeling unsupported, unseen, or responsible for managing things alone. Over time this can affect our nervous system, our confidence, and the way we relate to ourselves and others.
My work offers a calm, supportive space where we can explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion rather than judgement.
Many of the people who come to work with me are thoughtful, capable and self-aware, yet find themselves struggling with patterns of anxiety, self-doubt or overthinking that they can’t seem to shift on their own.
Often these patterns have deeper roots. Experiences earlier in life can leave us feeling unsupported, unseen, or responsible for managing things alone. Over time this can affect our nervous system, our confidence, and the way we relate to ourselves and others.
My work offers a calm, supportive space where we can explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion rather than judgement.
You deserve to be free from anything standing in the way of you being true to and at peace with yourself. Perhaps you are feeling like you have lost this, or aren’t sure you have found it within just yet. Maybe you want to voice and explore something which is particularly challenging you. Whatever has brought you here, I would like to provide a supportive space for you to express it. I am an Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist, which means I draw on a range of approaches, including creative arts if this is something you are interested in trying. Most importantly, the way we work together must feel right for you.
You deserve to be free from anything standing in the way of you being true to and at peace with yourself. Perhaps you are feeling like you have lost this, or aren’t sure you have found it within just yet. Maybe you want to voice and explore something which is particularly challenging you. Whatever has brought you here, I would like to provide a supportive space for you to express it. I am an Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist, which means I draw on a range of approaches, including creative arts if this is something you are interested in trying. Most importantly, the way we work together must feel right for you.
My approach to therapy draws from psychodynamic understanding of feelings and behaviours that might be challenging or painful in the present and can often be traced back to early life experiences. I offer a private and safe space where we work together at your own pace and without judgment.
My approach to therapy draws from psychodynamic understanding of feelings and behaviours that might be challenging or painful in the present and can often be traced back to early life experiences. I offer a private and safe space where we work together at your own pace and without judgment.
We don't get wounded alone and we don't heal alone." Carl Jung. Are wounds from the past affecting how you are functioning in the present and your thoughts of the future? Our early experiences can create patterns of trust and distrust which affect how we are in our relationships with others and ourselves, as well as how we respond to trauma and stress throughout our lives on many different levels. However, whilst we may be shaped by the past I believe that we do not need to be trapped by it.
We don't get wounded alone and we don't heal alone." Carl Jung. Are wounds from the past affecting how you are functioning in the present and your thoughts of the future? Our early experiences can create patterns of trust and distrust which affect how we are in our relationships with others and ourselves, as well as how we respond to trauma and stress throughout our lives on many different levels. However, whilst we may be shaped by the past I believe that we do not need to be trapped by it.
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.
I see therapy as a safe place to gently explore and make more sense of our lives; where we can gain insight, challenge our beliefs, process our experiences and find better ways of being. I believe we gain insight and develop a sense of ourselves through relationship. I have particular experience and skills in working with relationships, loss and bereavement, issues from childhood, including sexual abuse, neglect and attachment.
I see therapy as a safe place to gently explore and make more sense of our lives; where we can gain insight, challenge our beliefs, process our experiences and find better ways of being. I believe we gain insight and develop a sense of ourselves through relationship. I have particular experience and skills in working with relationships, loss and bereavement, issues from childhood, including sexual abuse, neglect and attachment.
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
My name is Naomi, and I offer warm, reflective counselling for adults navigating grief, loss, burnout, life transitions and workplace stress. I came to counselling through my own significant life transitions, and after more than 20 years working in professional environments — including a decade supporting staff through change and welfare concerns. That background shapes everything about how I work. I understand what it feels like to hold it all together on the outside while struggling underneath, and I bring both professional experience and genuine personal empathy to the room.
My name is Naomi, and I offer warm, reflective counselling for adults navigating grief, loss, burnout, life transitions and workplace stress. I came to counselling through my own significant life transitions, and after more than 20 years working in professional environments — including a decade supporting staff through change and welfare concerns. That background shapes everything about how I work. I understand what it feels like to hold it all together on the outside while struggling underneath, and I bring both professional experience and genuine personal empathy to the room.
Charlotte Pearson Psychotherapy and (AF) EMDR
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Exeter EX4
Waitlist for new clients
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 am interested in supporting you with depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, addiction, attachment trauma and styles, childhood trauma and difficulties, and processing difficult emotions like anger and grief.
I am warm and will always treat you as an individual, we can co-create adaptive and useful resourcing to support you to cope with struggles. I have NHS experience as a therapist, supporting many clients.
Feel free to reach out and I will always respond.
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 am interested in supporting you with depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, addiction, attachment trauma and styles, childhood trauma and difficulties, and processing difficult emotions like anger and grief.
I am warm and will always treat you as an individual, we can co-create adaptive and useful resourcing to support you to cope with struggles. I have NHS experience as a therapist, supporting many clients.
Feel free to reach out and I will always respond.
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Number of Counsellors in Exeter
300+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in Exeter who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 86% | Self Esteem |
| 82% | Stress |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 67% | Aviva |
| 56% | Bupa |
| 56% | AXA PPP |
How Counsellors in Exeter see their clients
| 81% | In Person and Online | |
| 19% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |