Chronic Illness Counselling in Ottery Saint Mary
Perhaps you’re a survivor of abuse or violence, living with chronic illness, or struggling with relationships and self-worth.
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.
Perhaps you’re a survivor of abuse or violence, living with chronic illness, or struggling with relationships and self-worth.
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.
As a very experienced Counsellor (qualified 1998) and Physical Therapist (Pilates Instructor qualified 1984) I have an innate interest in and deep respect for people. My mission has been to support and work with my clients in assisting them in achieving their healing and wellness. Often it helps to be listened to and it is important to understand why things are the way they are. Perhaps you feel "stuck"and are at a loss to know how to deal with a difficult situation - or it may be that you are having difficulties in relationships with other people.
As a very experienced Counsellor (qualified 1998) and Physical Therapist (Pilates Instructor qualified 1984) I have an innate interest in and deep respect for people. My mission has been to support and work with my clients in assisting them in achieving their healing and wellness. Often it helps to be listened to and it is important to understand why things are the way they are. Perhaps you feel "stuck"and are at a loss to know how to deal with a difficult situation - or it may be that you are having difficulties in relationships with other people.
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It takes courage to become truly and confidently oneself. I combine modern therapeutic practice with a mindfulness based approach, which uses the deep relationship between body and mind to bring back mental, emotional and physical balance. I use a a mixture of counselling and yoga combined as needed, to address imbalances of mind and body. Yoga therapy will help you to: develop insight into what is happening inside you, psychologically and emotionally. cultivate the presence of mind to be able to feel your way into uncomfortable experiences and disarm them, calm the nervous system and enhance autonomy and well-being.
It takes courage to become truly and confidently oneself. I combine modern therapeutic practice with a mindfulness based approach, which uses the deep relationship between body and mind to bring back mental, emotional and physical balance. I use a a mixture of counselling and yoga combined as needed, to address imbalances of mind and body. Yoga therapy will help you to: develop insight into what is happening inside you, psychologically and emotionally. cultivate the presence of mind to be able to feel your way into uncomfortable experiences and disarm them, calm the nervous system and enhance autonomy and well-being.
Clients often come to me with anxiety, low self-esteem, or difficulties in their relationships or sexual lives. I also work with people who are neurodivergent, disabled, or caring for others, as well as those who have faced discrimination and its emotional impact.
I support clients in building self-compassion, to support healthier relationships with themselves and others.
Clients often come to me with anxiety, low self-esteem, or difficulties in their relationships or sexual lives. I also work with people who are neurodivergent, disabled, or caring for others, as well as those who have faced discrimination and its emotional impact.
I support clients in building self-compassion, to support healthier relationships with themselves and others.
Sometimes life can become too overwhelming because of difficult events or relationships, both old or current. You may be struggling with anxious feelings or have become stuck in unhelpful behaviours as you try to manage your world. This can become a lonely and disempowering place. People come to therapy because they recognise these thoughts or strategies are limiting their lives. My work is humanistic in approach with a person-centred focus; this means that I will listen and value what you share and not be judgemental or directive. I build empathic therapeutic relationships that enable you to feel safe to share your emotions.
Sometimes life can become too overwhelming because of difficult events or relationships, both old or current. You may be struggling with anxious feelings or have become stuck in unhelpful behaviours as you try to manage your world. This can become a lonely and disempowering place. People come to therapy because they recognise these thoughts or strategies are limiting their lives. My work is humanistic in approach with a person-centred focus; this means that I will listen and value what you share and not be judgemental or directive. I build empathic therapeutic relationships that enable you to feel safe to share your emotions.
I am an accredited Integrative Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Counselling Supervisor with over a decade of private practice experience, based in Somerset. I work with young people, adults and couples navigating trauma, emotional intensity, relationship challenges or neurodivergence. I offer open-ended and structured, time-limited therapy, accept private and agency referrals, and provide supervision. Sessions are available face-to-face and UK-wide online.
I am an accredited Integrative Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Counselling Supervisor with over a decade of private practice experience, based in Somerset. I work with young people, adults and couples navigating trauma, emotional intensity, relationship challenges or neurodivergence. I offer open-ended and structured, time-limited therapy, accept private and agency referrals, and provide supervision. Sessions are available face-to-face and UK-wide online.
Hi, and a warm welcome. I’m Kate, a grief and loss counsellor in Exeter, Devon, supporting people experiencing bereavement, loss, and life transitions. This includes acquiring a chronic health condition, adult-diagnosed ADHD, divorce/break-ups, infertility/IVF, or living loss, such as empty nest syndrome, estrangement, pre-trial therapy, or retirement. I help people with grief, bereavement by suicide, traumatic loss, miscarriages, and pet bereavement. I am trauma-informed and work with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I am more than just a therapist—I’m a human being who feels the unspoken and tunes into your way of being. I get it.
Hi, and a warm welcome. I’m Kate, a grief and loss counsellor in Exeter, Devon, supporting people experiencing bereavement, loss, and life transitions. This includes acquiring a chronic health condition, adult-diagnosed ADHD, divorce/break-ups, infertility/IVF, or living loss, such as empty nest syndrome, estrangement, pre-trial therapy, or retirement. I help people with grief, bereavement by suicide, traumatic loss, miscarriages, and pet bereavement. I am trauma-informed and work with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I am more than just a therapist—I’m a human being who feels the unspoken and tunes into your way of being. I get it.
Are you worried about your child’s emotional well-being? Are you looking for help and support quickly? I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for support for your child and the importance of being able to access this quickly. I have worked with children and young people experiencing a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, obsessive-compulsive disorder and difficulties adjusting to and managing physical health conditions. My aim is to help children, young people and their families overcome their challenges and empower them so that they can thrive and flourish.
Are you worried about your child’s emotional well-being? Are you looking for help and support quickly? I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for support for your child and the importance of being able to access this quickly. I have worked with children and young people experiencing a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, obsessive-compulsive disorder and difficulties adjusting to and managing physical health conditions. My aim is to help children, young people and their families overcome their challenges and empower them so that they can thrive and flourish.
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.
Hello, I work with a range of experiences, including anxiety, bereavement, depression, long-term health conditions, life changes, and relationship or self-esteem challenges. At the same time, therapy doesn’t need to fit a category. It can simply be a space to think, feel, and make sense of things in your own way.
I tailor how I work to you, recognising that no single approach fits everyone, and we create a way of working together that reflects your needs and pace. At the heart of my work is a collaborative, compassionate relationship where you can feel safe, heard, and understood.
Hello, I work with a range of experiences, including anxiety, bereavement, depression, long-term health conditions, life changes, and relationship or self-esteem challenges. At the same time, therapy doesn’t need to fit a category. It can simply be a space to think, feel, and make sense of things in your own way.
I tailor how I work to you, recognising that no single approach fits everyone, and we create a way of working together that reflects your needs and pace. At the heart of my work is a collaborative, compassionate relationship where you can feel safe, heard, and understood.
Hello. Do you struggle with anxiety, work, relationships or parenting stress? Are you overwhelmed, worried, depressed, stuck, low in self-esteem or navigating ADHD, Autism? You are not alone. Does your need to be perfect take up too much time? Is trauma, an illness, a major loss or death hurting you? It doesn't have to be that way. The team & I help people like you understand distress, learn new skills for managing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts, improve relationships, motivation, find meaning and focus. We're Clinical Psychologists (HCPC) with >10 years of experience delivering effective therapy to kids, teens and adults.
Hello. Do you struggle with anxiety, work, relationships or parenting stress? Are you overwhelmed, worried, depressed, stuck, low in self-esteem or navigating ADHD, Autism? You are not alone. Does your need to be perfect take up too much time? Is trauma, an illness, a major loss or death hurting you? It doesn't have to be that way. The team & I help people like you understand distress, learn new skills for managing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts, improve relationships, motivation, find meaning and focus. We're Clinical Psychologists (HCPC) with >10 years of experience delivering effective therapy to kids, teens and adults.
Are you experiencing distress or dissatisfaction in your life no matter how hard you try? This may have been going on for a long time or perhaps you're left feeling out-of-control after a loved-one dying, a big change happening in your life, or maybe illness striking you or somebody that you care for? Perhaps nothing has happened, but you feel stuck and unhappy with your life and relationships? Are you exhausted taking care of others needs whilst ignoring your own? Whatever your situation you would like to find greater ease within yourself and have more satisfying relationships with other people in your life.
Are you experiencing distress or dissatisfaction in your life no matter how hard you try? This may have been going on for a long time or perhaps you're left feeling out-of-control after a loved-one dying, a big change happening in your life, or maybe illness striking you or somebody that you care for? Perhaps nothing has happened, but you feel stuck and unhappy with your life and relationships? Are you exhausted taking care of others needs whilst ignoring your own? Whatever your situation you would like to find greater ease within yourself and have more satisfying relationships with other people in your life.
My counselling process is client focused and tailored. You and your personal journey are unique, therefore there is no "one size fits all" approach in my therapy space. Although I have had a long and varied education into counselling, psychology and social forces, I remain convinced by a fact that I learned on the first day of my degree... It is often not the method of counselling which predicts a benefit to our clients, but the relationship between client and practitioner. I prioritise building trust and a sense of safety that healing can bed into and thrive in.
My counselling process is client focused and tailored. You and your personal journey are unique, therefore there is no "one size fits all" approach in my therapy space. Although I have had a long and varied education into counselling, psychology and social forces, I remain convinced by a fact that I learned on the first day of my degree... It is often not the method of counselling which predicts a benefit to our clients, but the relationship between client and practitioner. I prioritise building trust and a sense of safety that healing can bed into and thrive in.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist with over ten years experience of working in the field of Health Psychology. I specialise in working with patients who have been given a difficult diagnosis or who may be struggling with a health condition. I am also particularly interested in working with patients who are dealing with grief, such as a bereavement or any other major loss.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist with over ten years experience of working in the field of Health Psychology. I specialise in working with patients who have been given a difficult diagnosis or who may be struggling with a health condition. I am also particularly interested in working with patients who are dealing with grief, such as a bereavement or any other major loss.
Living with chronic illness/health condition and learning disabilities.
Hi, I'm Rachel. I'm a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Brighton UK, working in-person, online and over the phone.
I can offer a non-judgemental and compassionate space to explore the following issues:
Living with chronic illness/health condition and learning disabilities.
Hi, I'm Rachel. I'm a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Brighton UK, working in-person, online and over the phone.
I can offer a non-judgemental and compassionate space to explore the following issues:
My aim is to bring together effective approaches incorporating a variety of therapeutic models such as relational therapy, humanistic, psychodynamic, attachment theory, person centred and neuroscience. This will also depend on your individual needs. My experience also covers body psychotherapy and energy work along with solution based therapy and mindfulness. I offer both short and long term therapy and the length of therapy will depend upon the presenting issues and your wishes. Is there a particular problem you would like to talk through and explore? This could be to do with a relationship, work related or a repeating pattern.
My aim is to bring together effective approaches incorporating a variety of therapeutic models such as relational therapy, humanistic, psychodynamic, attachment theory, person centred and neuroscience. This will also depend on your individual needs. My experience also covers body psychotherapy and energy work along with solution based therapy and mindfulness. I offer both short and long term therapy and the length of therapy will depend upon the presenting issues and your wishes. Is there a particular problem you would like to talk through and explore? This could be to do with a relationship, work related or a repeating pattern.
Sensitive, warm, accepting approach to whatever you bring whether it's current or from the past, working with many issues including anxiety, depression, families, relationships, body issues and low confidence. Do you feel anxious or low no matter what you do? Or relationships start well, but become complicated with emotions connected to ex-partners or family issues? Perhaps you are seeking greater clarity, peace of mind about a certain issue, or actually wanting to move towards a more positive future, searching for the route to free up your true potential? Supportive counselling can be an opportunity to speak and be really heard.
Sensitive, warm, accepting approach to whatever you bring whether it's current or from the past, working with many issues including anxiety, depression, families, relationships, body issues and low confidence. Do you feel anxious or low no matter what you do? Or relationships start well, but become complicated with emotions connected to ex-partners or family issues? Perhaps you are seeking greater clarity, peace of mind about a certain issue, or actually wanting to move towards a more positive future, searching for the route to free up your true potential? Supportive counselling can be an opportunity to speak and be really heard.
Life can often feel challenging and even overwhelming at times. The therapeutic relationship between therapist and client, once formed is a safe, warm, non judgmental space that will allow the client to explore their worries and make sense of your feelings.
Life can often feel challenging and even overwhelming at times. The therapeutic relationship between therapist and client, once formed is a safe, warm, non judgmental space that will allow the client to explore their worries and make sense of your feelings.
There are lots of reasons why you might be seeking counselling. You may be anxious or scared. You might be feeling unhappy, perhaps life has lost some of its meaning. You may have lost the sense of who you really are, or feeling guilt and shame. Alternatively, you might be overwhelmed at present, with too many demands on your time and energy. Whether the world seems hostile, lonely or just not quite what you thought it would be, we can work together to make it better.
There are lots of reasons why you might be seeking counselling. You may be anxious or scared. You might be feeling unhappy, perhaps life has lost some of its meaning. You may have lost the sense of who you really are, or feeling guilt and shame. Alternatively, you might be overwhelmed at present, with too many demands on your time and energy. Whether the world seems hostile, lonely or just not quite what you thought it would be, we can work together to make it better.
Hello, I am a BACP accredited Individual, Couples and Young Persons Counsellor/Psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and also a Therapeutic Coach. I work from my private practice in Wedmore on the Somerset Levels, near Cheddar, Wells, Glastonbury and Weston super Mare. I offer a FREE introductory 15/20 minute appointment, so please get in touch via e mail or telephone to find out more about how I work, and to discuss your needs. This will hopefully help to assist you in deciding whether I am the right therapist for you. If distance or travelling is a problem, I also offer sessions ONLINE, VIa ZOOM OR BY TELEPHONE.
Hello, I am a BACP accredited Individual, Couples and Young Persons Counsellor/Psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and also a Therapeutic Coach. I work from my private practice in Wedmore on the Somerset Levels, near Cheddar, Wells, Glastonbury and Weston super Mare. I offer a FREE introductory 15/20 minute appointment, so please get in touch via e mail or telephone to find out more about how I work, and to discuss your needs. This will hopefully help to assist you in deciding whether I am the right therapist for you. If distance or travelling is a problem, I also offer sessions ONLINE, VIa ZOOM OR BY TELEPHONE.
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How does therapy for chronic illness work?
Many people living with a chronic illness may feel they cannot speak honestly about their experience out of embarrassment or fear of being a burden, or because those close to them do not understand, for example, that they may “look good” even if they do not feel good. Therapy sessions are an opportunity to speak openly with someone who knows their symptoms are not in their head and who can offer practical, proven suggestions for managing feelings of grief, shame, or fatigue, such as techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts about symptoms and develop new ways to respond to them, such as distraction or calming breathing practices.
Can therapy help with physical symptoms of chronic illness?
Yes, especially if an individual with chronic illness has developed depression. People with depression are less likely to maintain their health treatment regimens or to take positive steps to manage physical symptoms when they arise, thereby potentially complicating their medical prognosis. Treatment of depression, through talk therapy, medication, or both, will often improve one’s physical state as it eases the emotional burden of illness.
What are the most effective treatment options for chronic illness?
No one living with a chronic illness, or their loved ones, should see depression as an unavoidable result of their condition. Instead, they should actively seek treatment. Research shows that people with depression are less likely to devote the required time and effort to maintaining or monitoring their health, and so therapy to limit the risk of depression can be vital for physical health as well. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction have been found to help individuals reduce stress and anxiety.
How long does therapy for chronic illness take?
There is no set timeline for therapy for people living with chronic illnesses, but many will see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 weekly sessions. Some people feel that they experience progress faster than others but even some who quickly feel improvement may continue with sessions for months or years. Some people may benefit from maintenance therapy if their symptoms change or they experience a decline in physical health. Others find that the skills learned in short-term therapy can be used on an ongoing basis, even after therapy has concluded.