Counselling in Exeter

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Karen Jones
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Exeter EX1
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.
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Rachel Coles
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Exeter EX5
I have a particular interest & experience in working with Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating difficulties. As a Family Therapist, I have worked with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including using Attachment Narrative Therapy; working with attachment difficulties; depression; anxiety; self harm; emotional regulation; communication difficulties & trauma. I’m trained to work with individuals, couples & families across the age range. It’s a privilege to support & empower families & individuals in understanding their lives experiences, improving their relationships, mental health & well-being.
I have a particular interest & experience in working with Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating difficulties. As a Family Therapist, I have worked with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including using Attachment Narrative Therapy; working with attachment difficulties; depression; anxiety; self harm; emotional regulation; communication difficulties & trauma. I’m trained to work with individuals, couples & families across the age range. It’s a privilege to support & empower families & individuals in understanding their lives experiences, improving their relationships, mental health & well-being.
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Photo of Renee Norris - Renee Norris Counselling, 1-2-1, Couples & 13+, Counsellor, MBACP
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.
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Laura Lush
Counsellor, MBACP
Exeter EX4
Who knows what is going on inside your mind better than you? You are the expert on you and therapy with me helps you to connect the parts of you find unhelpful and move them from outside your awareness to your conscious mind. Once you become aware of them, we can work to enable you to challenge, nurture, adjust, modify and heal them allowing you opportunity to accomplish significant lasting change. Being an integrative counsellor, allows me to use different theories to give you insights, tools, growth and change within yourself.
Who knows what is going on inside your mind better than you? You are the expert on you and therapy with me helps you to connect the parts of you find unhelpful and move them from outside your awareness to your conscious mind. Once you become aware of them, we can work to enable you to challenge, nurture, adjust, modify and heal them allowing you opportunity to accomplish significant lasting change. Being an integrative counsellor, allows me to use different theories to give you insights, tools, growth and change within yourself.
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Bernadette Kavanagh
Counsellor, BACP
Exeter EX1
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 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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Miriam Berry
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Exeter EX4
I commonly work with anxiety, depression, loss, family issues and low self-confidence. I particularly focus on people who are neurodiverse, whether with a diagnosis or not. I also work closely within the LGBTQ+ community. People will often come to me at a crisis point in their lives and our work is to make sense of where they are now and how to move forward.
I commonly work with anxiety, depression, loss, family issues and low self-confidence. I particularly focus on people who are neurodiverse, whether with a diagnosis or not. I also work closely within the LGBTQ+ community. People will often come to me at a crisis point in their lives and our work is to make sense of where they are now and how to move forward.
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Cliodhna O Leary
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with 9 years experience supporting people with mental health difficulties in the NHS. My aim when supporting someone is to hear their story & help build an understanding of who they are & what they would like to work on. My hope is to provide a safe space for people to explore their difficulties and move towards their goals. If you would like to learn more about yourself, your experiences and why you think and feel the way you do, I would like to support you on this journey.
I am a qualified clinical psychologist with 9 years experience supporting people with mental health difficulties in the NHS. My aim when supporting someone is to hear their story & help build an understanding of who they are & what they would like to work on. My hope is to provide a safe space for people to explore their difficulties and move towards their goals. If you would like to learn more about yourself, your experiences and why you think and feel the way you do, I would like to support you on this journey.
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Tina Welch Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Exeter EX1
With over 25yrs experience as a counsellor/psychotherapist, I have been very privileged to witness many individuals, couples and families make lasting positive changes. I feel very passionate about my work & deeply commit to offering a sincere, caring, confidential & professional space, either online or in my practice rooms at Honiton & Exeter. I believe in working with diversity, each unique person with me is at the core of the work we do together. I aim to understand with true empathy, listen without judgement and to use my skills to help you find a way forward that is right for you, without fear of rejection, criticism or blame.
With over 25yrs experience as a counsellor/psychotherapist, I have been very privileged to witness many individuals, couples and families make lasting positive changes. I feel very passionate about my work & deeply commit to offering a sincere, caring, confidential & professional space, either online or in my practice rooms at Honiton & Exeter. I believe in working with diversity, each unique person with me is at the core of the work we do together. I aim to understand with true empathy, listen without judgement and to use my skills to help you find a way forward that is right for you, without fear of rejection, criticism or blame.
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Anne Mattock
Counsellor, BACP
Exeter EX4
Are you struggling to make sense of your world, finding it difficult to get through your day? Do you feel out of step with everyone else? Are feeling alone and not sure what to do next? Have you had traumatic experiences that affect your present life? Do you have a feeling of impending doom that makes you wake up anxious? Do you want to self harm or end your life? Can you only manage by using drugs or alcohol? Do you have no one to understand or that you can talk to? Are you and your partner having problems connecting with and understanding each other. Do you need help to improve your communication and get back on the same page.
Are you struggling to make sense of your world, finding it difficult to get through your day? Do you feel out of step with everyone else? Are feeling alone and not sure what to do next? Have you had traumatic experiences that affect your present life? Do you have a feeling of impending doom that makes you wake up anxious? Do you want to self harm or end your life? Can you only manage by using drugs or alcohol? Do you have no one to understand or that you can talk to? Are you and your partner having problems connecting with and understanding each other. Do you need help to improve your communication and get back on the same page.
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Karen Downes
Counsellor, MBACP
Exeter EX4
I will guide you gently through how we might work together. We will discuss confidentiality and answer any and all questions you might have in a relaxed space. If you would like me to, I could help in determining your goals in therapy and will make a plan to achieve these together, in the form of a type of “contract” that we work together on. Be prepared to laugh, cry, stretch, grow and reach goals you might have thought were impossible.
I will guide you gently through how we might work together. We will discuss confidentiality and answer any and all questions you might have in a relaxed space. If you would like me to, I could help in determining your goals in therapy and will make a plan to achieve these together, in the form of a type of “contract” that we work together on. Be prepared to laugh, cry, stretch, grow and reach goals you might have thought were impossible.
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Tania Foad
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Please note: I have availability over the next 7 days (from 18 December 2024) and over the Christmas Period. I have over 20 years of mental health experience working in the NHS and in private practice. I offer cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). My treatments are guided by (but not restricted to) NICE guidelines. I have extensive experience of working with a range of difficulties including anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, insomnia, binge eating disorders and obesity. I will see clients for weight loss at a reduced rate and I am also a nutritional coach.
Please note: I have availability over the next 7 days (from 18 December 2024) and over the Christmas Period. I have over 20 years of mental health experience working in the NHS and in private practice. I offer cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). My treatments are guided by (but not restricted to) NICE guidelines. I have extensive experience of working with a range of difficulties including anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, insomnia, binge eating disorders and obesity. I will see clients for weight loss at a reduced rate and I am also a nutritional coach.
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Dr Mari Aldridge
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Exeter EX4
I am a Chartered and Registered Clinical Psychologist, Accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist (CBT) and Accredited EMDR Practitioner. I am also the Clinical Lead for Prometheus Psychological Therapy Centre, where highly trained and verified experts are able to meet your mental health and psychological needs. Email: admin@prometheus-therapy.co.uk
I am a Chartered and Registered Clinical Psychologist, Accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist (CBT) and Accredited EMDR Practitioner. I am also the Clinical Lead for Prometheus Psychological Therapy Centre, where highly trained and verified experts are able to meet your mental health and psychological needs. Email: admin@prometheus-therapy.co.uk
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Lucy Skye
Counsellor, MBACP
Exeter EX1
You found your way here because of your courage and your desire for something to change. I understand how hard it can be to reach out. Our work will start by honouring your strengths and supporting you to hold and ease the challenges that you are experiencing. I hold an anti-oppressive space to support you to bring whatever you are seeking to change or understand. Together we will resource you to adapt to physical and emotional shifts, increase your awareness of your needs, and to feel more present and content in your life. To believe that you have choice and to feel you have positive control.
You found your way here because of your courage and your desire for something to change. I understand how hard it can be to reach out. Our work will start by honouring your strengths and supporting you to hold and ease the challenges that you are experiencing. I hold an anti-oppressive space to support you to bring whatever you are seeking to change or understand. Together we will resource you to adapt to physical and emotional shifts, increase your awareness of your needs, and to feel more present and content in your life. To believe that you have choice and to feel you have positive control.
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Photo of Darline Joseph Marianathan, Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Darline Joseph Marianathan
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Exeter EX2
Life can be a rough ride. Keeping the balance and moving forward can be a challenge. It can involve stress, anxiety, depression and much more. But I believe through psychological therapies we can learn and, in some cases even master, the art of managing life successfully. To achieve this, I practise an integrative approach that draws strength from various therapies in the field. I am a qualified Psychotherapist at a Doctoral level and I feel confident to deal with complexity . My natural inclination is to help people in need. My recent training and qualifications do enhance my inclination especially to those psychologically unwell.
Life can be a rough ride. Keeping the balance and moving forward can be a challenge. It can involve stress, anxiety, depression and much more. But I believe through psychological therapies we can learn and, in some cases even master, the art of managing life successfully. To achieve this, I practise an integrative approach that draws strength from various therapies in the field. I am a qualified Psychotherapist at a Doctoral level and I feel confident to deal with complexity . My natural inclination is to help people in need. My recent training and qualifications do enhance my inclination especially to those psychologically unwell.
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Fee Jane Cockings
Counsellor, MBACP
Exeter EX6
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
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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John Hillman
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Exeter EX1
When times are difficult, a good Counsellor can make all the difference. Often, all you need is a safe space in which to talk and be heard. I will listen without judgement as you find your way to make lasting changes. If you are feeling overwhelmed or need to share your burden, please get in touch.
When times are difficult, a good Counsellor can make all the difference. Often, all you need is a safe space in which to talk and be heard. I will listen without judgement as you find your way to make lasting changes. If you are feeling overwhelmed or need to share your burden, please get in touch.
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Dr Lydia French
Psychologist, AFBPSsS
Exeter EX4
I am a Chartered Psychologist and Clinical Psychotherapist (Oxon) with over 2 decades of experience in adult mental health. I undertook my psychotherapy training in Psychodynamic Practice at Oxford University and have formal training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (PAT) having trained with MAPS America under Marcela Ot'alora and Bruce Poulter. My work has been published in leading mental health journals, and I bring this knowledge to my private practice. Alongside my clinical training, I have a PhD in Medicine (Bris) and many years of experience as a Senior Researcher and Lecturer.
I am a Chartered Psychologist and Clinical Psychotherapist (Oxon) with over 2 decades of experience in adult mental health. I undertook my psychotherapy training in Psychodynamic Practice at Oxford University and have formal training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (PAT) having trained with MAPS America under Marcela Ot'alora and Bruce Poulter. My work has been published in leading mental health journals, and I bring this knowledge to my private practice. Alongside my clinical training, I have a PhD in Medicine (Bris) and many years of experience as a Senior Researcher and Lecturer.
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Ellie Collins
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Exeter EX1
I work with a wide range of presenting issues in a non-judgemental manner. I have experience working with presenting issues such as neurodivergency, bereavement, relationship issues, childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, self-esteem, identitity issues and many more.
I work with a wide range of presenting issues in a non-judgemental manner. I have experience working with presenting issues such as neurodivergency, bereavement, relationship issues, childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, self-esteem, identitity issues and many more.
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Rowena Jane Hillier
Counsellor, MBACP
Exeter EX1
My work is undertaken within a spiritual framework. I am able to offer a safe place where you can be heard, thus enabling you to look at issues, feelings and emotions. I will give you the support and clarity you require to empower you to make the changes in your life you feel you’d like to make. I am able to work in a creative way this can often help when you feel that word are just not enough to express what you are feeling. I am able to work not only with the problem on top but also with any underlying problem or pattern of behavior you may wish to change.
My work is undertaken within a spiritual framework. I am able to offer a safe place where you can be heard, thus enabling you to look at issues, feelings and emotions. I will give you the support and clarity you require to empower you to make the changes in your life you feel you’d like to make. I am able to work in a creative way this can often help when you feel that word are just not enough to express what you are feeling. I am able to work not only with the problem on top but also with any underlying problem or pattern of behavior you may wish to change.
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Francesca Rothera
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Exeter EX1
A qualified counsellor with a special interest in working with trauma. This includes stress and burnout from a trauma informed perspective. An empathetic and engaged therapist; working with the belief that awareness is our greatest agent of change. An integrated, personal approach to Counselling which places you and your experience first and foremost. Understanding that our past shapes who we are, but the present is where the real growth happens. Bringing in knowledge of how our attachments, communications and thinking can be understood and adapted to make our experience of life more fulfilling.
A qualified counsellor with a special interest in working with trauma. This includes stress and burnout from a trauma informed perspective. An empathetic and engaged therapist; working with the belief that awareness is our greatest agent of change. An integrated, personal approach to Counselling which places you and your experience first and foremost. Understanding that our past shapes who we are, but the present is where the real growth happens. Bringing in knowledge of how our attachments, communications and thinking can be understood and adapted to make our experience of life more fulfilling.
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How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in Exeter

300+

Average cost per session

£60

Counsellors in Exeter who prioritize treating:

92% Anxiety
90% Depression
85% Self Esteem
81% Stress
77% Relationship Issues
71% Trauma and PTSD
68% Bereavement

Average years in practice

8 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

46% AXA PPP
44% Aviva
42% Bupa

How Counsellors in Exeter see their clients

83% In Person and Online
17% Online Only

Gender breakdown

79% Female
20% Male
1% Non-Binary