Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in Ottery Saint Mary
You may feel weighed down by trauma, grief, anxiety, or the impact of painful experiences that feel too heavy to carry alone. Perhaps you’re a survivor of abuse or violence, living with chronic illness, or struggling with relationships and self-worth. You may long for relief, understanding, and a supportive space where every part of you is accepted. Maybe you want to make sense of your story, process difficult memories, or discover new ways of coping. Together, we can explore your experiences, honour your strengths, and move toward clarity, resilience, renewed hope, and meaningful new possibilities for the future.
You may feel weighed down by trauma, grief, anxiety, or the impact of painful experiences that feel too heavy to carry alone. Perhaps you’re a survivor of abuse or violence, living with chronic illness, or struggling with relationships and self-worth. You may long for relief, understanding, and a supportive space where every part of you is accepted. Maybe you want to make sense of your story, process difficult memories, or discover new ways of coping. Together, we can explore your experiences, honour your strengths, and move toward clarity, resilience, renewed hope, and meaningful new possibilities for the future.
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.
Your experience can range from establishing how to interrupt negative thoughts or how you see the world with cognitive behaviour therapy, to helping with unfinished business with Gestalt.
Ever considered having a biker as your counsellor? My aim is to recreate the supportive environment one would get around a campfire with the added calmness of a cruise in the countryside. Lets take a journey together. I am down to earth and human.
Sometimes throttle therapy doesn't work and we need a little extra support.
I offer Online and Walk and Talk Sessions on the outskirts of Exeter. Where you have the opportunity to express and explore your emotions in the Scenic and calming surroundings of nature. Please note the Fee for Walk and Talk is set at £50 per session.
Your experience can range from establishing how to interrupt negative thoughts or how you see the world with cognitive behaviour therapy, to helping with unfinished business with Gestalt.
Ever considered having a biker as your counsellor? My aim is to recreate the supportive environment one would get around a campfire with the added calmness of a cruise in the countryside. Lets take a journey together. I am down to earth and human.
Sometimes throttle therapy doesn't work and we need a little extra support.
I offer Online and Walk and Talk Sessions on the outskirts of Exeter. Where you have the opportunity to express and explore your emotions in the Scenic and calming surroundings of nature. Please note the Fee for Walk and Talk is set at £50 per session.
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.
Ultimately, good therapy should make change: reactions, behaviours, difficult aspects of self, attitudes/beliefs about yourself or how you carry your story. I love work to with clients who are prepared to jump in, take risks and be proactive - this is the way to ensure real change. I jump in too, working with body and mind in a practical, energetic way. I view the best wisdom as something that can directly be applied to life. A supervisee described me as "real, relational, practical and not floaty/wispy". I like to incorporate psychoeducation and relevant theoretical information. I don't sit on my hands or allow unhelpful silences.
Ultimately, good therapy should make change: reactions, behaviours, difficult aspects of self, attitudes/beliefs about yourself or how you carry your story. I love work to with clients who are prepared to jump in, take risks and be proactive - this is the way to ensure real change. I jump in too, working with body and mind in a practical, energetic way. I view the best wisdom as something that can directly be applied to life. A supervisee described me as "real, relational, practical and not floaty/wispy". I like to incorporate psychoeducation and relevant theoretical information. I don't sit on my hands or allow unhelpful silences.
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Drawing on Person-Centred, Gestalt and CBT approaches, I support you to explore old patterns, unspoken needs, or the ways you’ve had to adapt to be loved or accepted.
If you’ve grown used to tuning in to what others need, you may find it hard to know what you need — or even what you’re feeling. You might find your sense of worth rises and falls depending on how people respond to you. Over time, this can leave you anxious, unseen, and uncertain of who you really are.
In our work together I offer a calm, steady space where you can begin to turn towards yourself. A place where your thoughts, feelings and needs are invited to be seen — even if you’re not sure yet what they are.
Drawing on Person-Centred, Gestalt and CBT approaches, I support you to explore old patterns, unspoken needs, or the ways you’ve had to adapt to be loved or accepted.
If you’ve grown used to tuning in to what others need, you may find it hard to know what you need — or even what you’re feeling. You might find your sense of worth rises and falls depending on how people respond to you. Over time, this can leave you anxious, unseen, and uncertain of who you really are.
In our work together I offer a calm, steady space where you can begin to turn towards yourself. A place where your thoughts, feelings and needs are invited to be seen — even if you’re not sure yet what they are.
As well as completing a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, I have qualified as a Group Analyst, and I have completed training in EMDR, Systemic Family Therapy, DBT, CBT, and risk assessment.
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist who has worked in mental health services for over 15 years. My expertise lies in helping people to find a path to achieving lasting change. I often work with people who feel very stuck. They may have tried many approaches to achieving lasting change, but found themselves slipping into old patterns of behaviour after a time. I offer an evidence based approach, together we will use a series of assessment sessions to develop a mutual understanding of your difficulties, and develop a plan to move forward.
As well as completing a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, I have qualified as a Group Analyst, and I have completed training in EMDR, Systemic Family Therapy, DBT, CBT, and risk assessment.
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist who has worked in mental health services for over 15 years. My expertise lies in helping people to find a path to achieving lasting change. I often work with people who feel very stuck. They may have tried many approaches to achieving lasting change, but found themselves slipping into old patterns of behaviour after a time. I offer an evidence based approach, together we will use a series of assessment sessions to develop a mutual understanding of your difficulties, and develop a plan to move forward.
I have specialised in CBT since 2019.
Are you consumed by your thoughts and finding it impossible to focus on what really matters? I can help you. Together we can switch off auto pilot and get you back in the driver's seat of your life. You are not alone - our brains weren't wired to cope with the modern world. The sleepless nights. Avoiding difficult situations because facing your fears feels overwhelming. It feels like we are sabotaging ourselves, with no time or energy left to focus on what matters. You don't have to suffer anymore. There is a reason your brain is working on overdrive and together we can shed some light on why your thoughts feel so out of control.
I have specialised in CBT since 2019.
Are you consumed by your thoughts and finding it impossible to focus on what really matters? I can help you. Together we can switch off auto pilot and get you back in the driver's seat of your life. You are not alone - our brains weren't wired to cope with the modern world. The sleepless nights. Avoiding difficult situations because facing your fears feels overwhelming. It feels like we are sabotaging ourselves, with no time or energy left to focus on what matters. You don't have to suffer anymore. There is a reason your brain is working on overdrive and together we can shed some light on why your thoughts feel so out of control.
I am an integrative therapist working with therapeutic models including Person Centred, CBT, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt.
Are you experiencing a prolonged, overwhelming sense of helplessness, depression and stress, resulting in you struggling to concentrate, make decisions and complete everyday tasks? Is your confidence, motivation and self-esteem at an all-time low and you feel you've lost your sense of identity? Is your pain from the past or your anxiety about your future numbing your enjoyment of your present? I offer a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental space to feel heard, understood and emotionally supported, helping you to make sense of any destructive or self-defeating patterns which may be holding you back.
I am an integrative therapist working with therapeutic models including Person Centred, CBT, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt.
Are you experiencing a prolonged, overwhelming sense of helplessness, depression and stress, resulting in you struggling to concentrate, make decisions and complete everyday tasks? Is your confidence, motivation and self-esteem at an all-time low and you feel you've lost your sense of identity? Is your pain from the past or your anxiety about your future numbing your enjoyment of your present? I offer a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental space to feel heard, understood and emotionally supported, helping you to make sense of any destructive or self-defeating patterns which may be holding you back.
I am a fully insured and qualified Counsellor Accredited with the BACP, working with teens to seniors, coming from different backgrounds and life experiences both face to face or online. Sessions are ran entirely at your individual pace and specific to your needs and ways of working. They are also open ended, meaning you are not bound to a set amount of sessions. I work with a whole multitude of areas, not just what is set out on this profile, and you’re always welcome to enquire if you are unsure. My office is also pet friendly, so you’re welcome to bring your furry friend with you, and is fully wheelchair accessible.
I am a fully insured and qualified Counsellor Accredited with the BACP, working with teens to seniors, coming from different backgrounds and life experiences both face to face or online. Sessions are ran entirely at your individual pace and specific to your needs and ways of working. They are also open ended, meaning you are not bound to a set amount of sessions. I work with a whole multitude of areas, not just what is set out on this profile, and you’re always welcome to enquire if you are unsure. My office is also pet friendly, so you’re welcome to bring your furry friend with you, and is fully wheelchair accessible.
At the moment it may seem like the constant feeling of anxiety you are carrying will never go away. I believe that building a relationship where you feel heard and are given space where you can talk at your own pace is so important.
As an approachable, warm, caring counsellor and psychotherapist I will walk alongside you during our sessions. Through working together and using therapy methods that suit you we will work on helping you with your anxiety.
At the moment it may seem like the constant feeling of anxiety you are carrying will never go away. I believe that building a relationship where you feel heard and are given space where you can talk at your own pace is so important.
As an approachable, warm, caring counsellor and psychotherapist I will walk alongside you during our sessions. Through working together and using therapy methods that suit you we will work on helping you with your anxiety.
These include CBT and Gestalt, alongside person-centred therapy.
Do you ever feel lost and not sure which way to turn?
Reaching out for counselling can feel daunting, especially if your thoughts feel scattered, you’re carrying too much, or life feels messy and overwhelming.
We all have times where we struggle – whether it be with self-esteem, neuro-divergence, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, anger or relationships. And the bravest thing you can do is ask for help.
Talking together we can discover what's impacting you now. What's holding you back or causing distress? By understanding your story and what does (or doesn't) work for you we can look towards improving your future.
These include CBT and Gestalt, alongside person-centred therapy.
Do you ever feel lost and not sure which way to turn?
Reaching out for counselling can feel daunting, especially if your thoughts feel scattered, you’re carrying too much, or life feels messy and overwhelming.
We all have times where we struggle – whether it be with self-esteem, neuro-divergence, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, anger or relationships. And the bravest thing you can do is ask for help.
Talking together we can discover what's impacting you now. What's holding you back or causing distress? By understanding your story and what does (or doesn't) work for you we can look towards improving your future.
Where helpful, I integrate elements of CBT, particularly for OCD & phobias.
You may know exactly what you want to work through or just feel you're not the person you want to be. Trauma responses, OCD, a phobia or social anxiety might be getting the better of you, or you may have no one to talk to in confidence. How we each feel is unique and experienced individually. I have a personalised approach that is caring, sensitive and you can explore thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged whatever is in your life now or in the past. Together we can manage difficult times in your life, make sense of challenges, understand patterns and find ways to create meaningful positive change.
Where helpful, I integrate elements of CBT, particularly for OCD & phobias.
You may know exactly what you want to work through or just feel you're not the person you want to be. Trauma responses, OCD, a phobia or social anxiety might be getting the better of you, or you may have no one to talk to in confidence. How we each feel is unique and experienced individually. I have a personalised approach that is caring, sensitive and you can explore thoughts and feelings without fear of being judged whatever is in your life now or in the past. Together we can manage difficult times in your life, make sense of challenges, understand patterns and find ways to create meaningful positive change.
I am a Trauma Psychotherapist specialising in EMDR and IFS therapy. I am an accredited member of the NCPS, NCYPT & EMDRIA register. I currently work internationally online operating from a range of modalities including EMDR and IFS in an integrative approach.
I am a Trauma Psychotherapist specialising in EMDR and IFS therapy. I am an accredited member of the NCPS, NCYPT & EMDRIA register. I currently work internationally online operating from a range of modalities including EMDR and IFS in an integrative approach.
g CBT, Gestalt.
Hi I’m Morag. I’m an Integrative Counsellor offering in person and online sessions to clients. I am trained to use a combination of approaches to best suit individual client needs.
I am deeply existential and place great importance on building relationships with my clients as I believe that is essential for successful therapeutic outcomes, whatever difficulties they may be facing and be seeking help with.
g CBT, Gestalt.
Hi I’m Morag. I’m an Integrative Counsellor offering in person and online sessions to clients. I am trained to use a combination of approaches to best suit individual client needs.
I am deeply existential and place great importance on building relationships with my clients as I believe that is essential for successful therapeutic outcomes, whatever difficulties they may be facing and be seeking help with.
Hello. I am an experienced integrative therapist offering sessions in blocks of six to eight weeks, focussing on a specific issue in a targeted way. Perhaps you are reading this because you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of the way forward. Perhaps you are having difficulties relating to career, relationships or family life, or with emotions such as anger, anxiety or low mood. You might be struggling with addictions, with life changes or transitions, or you might be suffering with a sense of alienation or a crisis of meaning in your life. If so, I hope you will read on and get in touch if my approach resonates with you.
Hello. I am an experienced integrative therapist offering sessions in blocks of six to eight weeks, focussing on a specific issue in a targeted way. Perhaps you are reading this because you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of the way forward. Perhaps you are having difficulties relating to career, relationships or family life, or with emotions such as anger, anxiety or low mood. You might be struggling with addictions, with life changes or transitions, or you might be suffering with a sense of alienation or a crisis of meaning in your life. If so, I hope you will read on and get in touch if my approach resonates with you.
I am a Trauma Informed Integrative Psychotherapist, working in the modalities of EMDR, Person Centred, Gestalt, CBT, and Ecotherapy.
I love helping people to improve their lives. So many of us carry emotional burdens, anxieties and traumas that hold us back, inhibit our happiness and impact on our relationships, and yet there is much that can be done to relieve and even resolve this pain. Through my psychotherapy practice I have been able to help many people to live their lives more fully; helping people with self esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, resentment, and many other forms of emotional pain. I help people make important life decisions, find new directions and begin to realise their potential. I'd love to see how I can help you.
I am a Trauma Informed Integrative Psychotherapist, working in the modalities of EMDR, Person Centred, Gestalt, CBT, and Ecotherapy.
I love helping people to improve their lives. So many of us carry emotional burdens, anxieties and traumas that hold us back, inhibit our happiness and impact on our relationships, and yet there is much that can be done to relieve and even resolve this pain. Through my psychotherapy practice I have been able to help many people to live their lives more fully; helping people with self esteem, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, resentment, and many other forms of emotional pain. I help people make important life decisions, find new directions and begin to realise their potential. I'd love to see how I can help you.
Distressed, Lost or feeling like your life path has completely changed then please read on:- If your life has taken a different path and you no longer feel like you, together, coherent or complete. Has part of you disappeared or is absent in some way and you don't know where to start to rebuild that part of you which is lost. Life is tough so if we connect, I can help you to find those parts of yourself. I am a humanistic and integrative counsellor and my aim is to work empathically and congruently throughout our journey together, as a whole interconnected person. I see counselling as a process of engagement between two people.
Distressed, Lost or feeling like your life path has completely changed then please read on:- If your life has taken a different path and you no longer feel like you, together, coherent or complete. Has part of you disappeared or is absent in some way and you don't know where to start to rebuild that part of you which is lost. Life is tough so if we connect, I can help you to find those parts of yourself. I am a humanistic and integrative counsellor and my aim is to work empathically and congruently throughout our journey together, as a whole interconnected person. I see counselling as a process of engagement between two people.
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?
If you choose me as your therapist, we can explore what feels most helpful for you, drawing on my wealth of experience of approaches such as Person-Centred Therapy, Gestalt, CBT and psychoeducation, until hopefully, you become a happier version of yourself.
I’m naturally curious, which means I like to explore why you’re feeling the way you do and what might help you move forward. Many clients have told me how much lighter, clearer, and more hopeful they’ve felt after our work together—feedback that is both humbling and deeply rewarding.
I offer sessions face-to-face in Plymouth, Mannamead, Mutley
If you choose me as your therapist, we can explore what feels most helpful for you, drawing on my wealth of experience of approaches such as Person-Centred Therapy, Gestalt, CBT and psychoeducation, until hopefully, you become a happier version of yourself.
I’m naturally curious, which means I like to explore why you’re feeling the way you do and what might help you move forward. Many clients have told me how much lighter, clearer, and more hopeful they’ve felt after our work together—feedback that is both humbling and deeply rewarding.
I offer sessions face-to-face in Plymouth, Mannamead, Mutley
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophising or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.