Couples Counselling in Ottery Saint Mary
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 have been in private practice for over 25 years. During this time I was fortunate to have spent 13 years at a highly reputable counselling service in Exeter where 90% of our clients were G.P. referrals, giving me a wealth of experience in working with people with a variety of difficulties. I warmly invite you to take a look at my website
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 have been in private practice for over 25 years. During this time I was fortunate to have spent 13 years at a highly reputable counselling service in Exeter where 90% of our clients were G.P. referrals, giving me a wealth of experience in working with people with a variety of difficulties. I warmly invite you to take a look at my website
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.
I am able to offer a quiet, confidential, totally non-judgmental and respectful space in which together we can explore the issues which are concerning you. My peaceful, comfortable Counselling Room is in a rural setting , totally private and with private car parking close by. This is within easy access of the A3052.
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.
I am able to offer a quiet, confidential, totally non-judgmental and respectful space in which together we can explore the issues which are concerning you. My peaceful, comfortable Counselling Room is in a rural setting , totally private and with private car parking close by. This is within easy access of the A3052.
I also work with relational and sexual issues with individuals, couples and groups.
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.
I also work with relational and sexual issues with individuals, couples and groups.
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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Diploma in Couples Counselling
Firstly I want you to know that I love my job! I consider it a privilege to work with people, who are open minded enough to recognise that together, we can find tools to help improve their lives and get to the root of troubling issues, I have 15 years experience in a listening and counselling role.
Diploma in Couples Counselling
Firstly I want you to know that I love my job! I consider it a privilege to work with people, who are open minded enough to recognise that together, we can find tools to help improve their lives and get to the root of troubling issues, I have 15 years experience in a listening and counselling role.
65 for 50 minutes individuals, 80 for 60 minutes couples.
Hello fellow travellers, my name is Jacqui.
I want this to reach people who are travelling through life feeling lost and alone. People who are sick and tired of their same old story that no longer serves them. People who keep trying to convince themselves that if they just erase the old story, or write a different one with new characters, then hopefully the old story will fade away. But instead, those old, rickety pages are far too comfortable and familiar, and before you know it you find yourself travelling through them again, heading toward the same ending.
65 for 50 minutes individuals, 80 for 60 minutes couples.
Hello fellow travellers, my name is Jacqui.
I want this to reach people who are travelling through life feeling lost and alone. People who are sick and tired of their same old story that no longer serves them. People who keep trying to convince themselves that if they just erase the old story, or write a different one with new characters, then hopefully the old story will fade away. But instead, those old, rickety pages are far too comfortable and familiar, and before you know it you find yourself travelling through them again, heading toward the same ending.
I specialise in the following areas although I recognise that each of us is unique and life's challenges and difficulties cannot always be easily categorised: Stress Anxiety/Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Bereavement, Trauma, Couples counselling, Abuse, Low self-esteem, Bipolar, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Sexuality, General counselling
Coming to counselling can feel a little daunting; sharing some of our private thoughts and feelings with someone that we do not know can be hard and can feel a little strange. I will help to make you feel comfortable and at ease by offering you a safe, confidential space for you to talk openly, and at a pace that suits you. I am committed to ensuring that you will feel heard, accepted and understood and I will make every effort to appreciate what it is like to be you and to help you understand your feelings and emotions.
I specialise in the following areas although I recognise that each of us is unique and life's challenges and difficulties cannot always be easily categorised: Stress Anxiety/Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Bereavement, Trauma, Couples counselling, Abuse, Low self-esteem, Bipolar, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Sexuality, General counselling
Coming to counselling can feel a little daunting; sharing some of our private thoughts and feelings with someone that we do not know can be hard and can feel a little strange. I will help to make you feel comfortable and at ease by offering you a safe, confidential space for you to talk openly, and at a pace that suits you. I am committed to ensuring that you will feel heard, accepted and understood and I will make every effort to appreciate what it is like to be you and to help you understand your feelings and emotions.
Are you struggling with relationship issues?
Together, we look at how these issues are creating challenges and pain in your daily life. By building a secure, confidential and trusting relationship between us, we create a safe place for you to deal with these difficulties, by expanding insight and creating effective coping strategies.
Are you struggling with relationship issues?
Together, we look at how these issues are creating challenges and pain in your daily life. By building a secure, confidential and trusting relationship between us, we create a safe place for you to deal with these difficulties, by expanding insight and creating effective coping strategies.
I work with individuals, couples and families.
Relationship difficulties, family problems, stress, trauma, loneliness or just struggling to fit in can make life and making decisions in life particularly tough and can often make us feel stuck, leaving us feeling like we have no direction. Talking about these experiences in a calm non-judgemental environment can help to gain focus and move forward.
I work with individuals, couples and families.
Relationship difficulties, family problems, stress, trauma, loneliness or just struggling to fit in can make life and making decisions in life particularly tough and can often make us feel stuck, leaving us feeling like we have no direction. Talking about these experiences in a calm non-judgemental environment can help to gain focus and move forward.
Clients come to me when they are experiencing distress in their relationships, with their sex lives or within themselves.
I can help with relationship issues including romantic, platonic, family and work colleagues; I can advise upon sexual difficulties, exploring sexuality, alternative relationships, kink, shame, jealousy, controlling behaviour, codependency; and I can help clients to process and reframe their own negative core beliefs and change unhelpful coping strategies.
Clients come to me when they are experiencing distress in their relationships, with their sex lives or within themselves.
I can help with relationship issues including romantic, platonic, family and work colleagues; I can advise upon sexual difficulties, exploring sexuality, alternative relationships, kink, shame, jealousy, controlling behaviour, codependency; and I can help clients to process and reframe their own negative core beliefs and change unhelpful coping strategies.
This could be because they are experiencing difficult emotions such as anxiety, panic, family issues, relationship issues, depression, grief or sadness.
I work with CBT/ DBT and mindfullness for people with ADHD, which has proven to be successful. My training was Person-centered.I have great understanding in working with adults, young people, older adults, couples and families. I have worked in agencies and gave support in a secondary school to staff and students.
This could be because they are experiencing difficult emotions such as anxiety, panic, family issues, relationship issues, depression, grief or sadness.
I work with CBT/ DBT and mindfullness for people with ADHD, which has proven to be successful. My training was Person-centered.I have great understanding in working with adults, young people, older adults, couples and families. I have worked in agencies and gave support in a secondary school to staff and students.
Problems with relationships, finding yourself feeling stuck, trapped, overwhelmed
I listen, & reflect with you on the things that are most important to you. I can help you clarify feelings & transform your relationships. I offer ideas & curate resources to help you grow. I support you in making big decisions, as well as in edging up on what you want in manageable ways. A core value is helping you feel some ease in the midst of change.
Problems with relationships, finding yourself feeling stuck, trapped, overwhelmed
I listen, & reflect with you on the things that are most important to you. I can help you clarify feelings & transform your relationships. I offer ideas & curate resources to help you grow. I support you in making big decisions, as well as in edging up on what you want in manageable ways. A core value is helping you feel some ease in the midst of change.
I am a fully insured and BACP-registered Integrative Therapist, Couples Counsellor and Supervisor, as well as a member of the Westcountry Association of Counsellors (WAC).
I pride myself on my honest, non-judgmental approach, my empathy and my ability to make genuine, authentic connection with my clients. I strongly believe that the success of any course of therapy lies in the depth of the therapeutic relationship. For this reason, listening to and understanding who you truly are is of paramount importance to me.
I am a fully insured and BACP-registered Integrative Therapist, Couples Counsellor and Supervisor, as well as a member of the Westcountry Association of Counsellors (WAC).
I pride myself on my honest, non-judgmental approach, my empathy and my ability to make genuine, authentic connection with my clients. I strongly believe that the success of any course of therapy lies in the depth of the therapeutic relationship. For this reason, listening to and understanding who you truly are is of paramount importance to me.
I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years and I realise that therapy can be a new and unusual approach for people. I often work with folk who are finding things hard, and need a neutral form of support. I can offer direct support, teaching and practice in cognitive and behavioural techniques, or relaxation and mindfulness ideas to help. The goals that a person wants to work towards might be crystal clear to them, or they might refine these as we work together.
I have worked in the NHS for over 20 years and I realise that therapy can be a new and unusual approach for people. I often work with folk who are finding things hard, and need a neutral form of support. I can offer direct support, teaching and practice in cognitive and behavioural techniques, or relaxation and mindfulness ideas to help. The goals that a person wants to work towards might be crystal clear to them, or they might refine these as we work together.
With over a decade of experience in private practice and the NHS, I work with both individuals and couples seeking deeper healing, self-understanding, and meaningful change.
I believe healing happens not only through insight and conversation, but also through developing self-awareness, the conscious recognising of emotions, patterns of relating, and the ways we react to body memory or sensations. I offer a space that supports curiosity, self-reflection, emotional awareness, and the potential for lasting transformation.
With over a decade of experience in private practice and the NHS, I work with both individuals and couples seeking deeper healing, self-understanding, and meaningful change.
I believe healing happens not only through insight and conversation, but also through developing self-awareness, the conscious recognising of emotions, patterns of relating, and the ways we react to body memory or sensations. I offer a space that supports curiosity, self-reflection, emotional awareness, and the potential for lasting transformation.
With over 10 years experience I am both professional and effective in understanding your needs to help you in the best way possible. I offer therapy from my clinic located in Barnstaple town center and also via online video or telephone. Finding the way forward when life becomes difficult can be a challenging prospect and choosing a therapist can be daunting. As your therapist I offer you a confidential, non-judgemental and private space where you can begin to understand your thoughts, express your feelings and begin to make sense of your situation while also helping you to move forward in a positive way.
With over 10 years experience I am both professional and effective in understanding your needs to help you in the best way possible. I offer therapy from my clinic located in Barnstaple town center and also via online video or telephone. Finding the way forward when life becomes difficult can be a challenging prospect and choosing a therapist can be daunting. As your therapist I offer you a confidential, non-judgemental and private space where you can begin to understand your thoughts, express your feelings and begin to make sense of your situation while also helping you to move forward in a positive way.
Hi, my name's Holly, I am both a couples counsellor and individual counsellor.
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
Hi, my name's Holly, I am both a couples counsellor and individual counsellor.
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
I'm also a Certified Trauma, Couples and Group therapist
I believe everyone can benefit from psychotherapy and that talking to a professional is the best first step to take if you're struggling. As a fully qualified and UKCP registered psychotherapist with over 2,000 hours of clinical experience, I can support you to make sense of your concerns, feelings and behaviours. Starting therapy can feel like a big step so please get in touch for a free consultation where we can talk things through and ensure you get the right support you need. If I don't think I'm the right person for you then I'll signpost you to someone I think is more suitable.
I'm also a Certified Trauma, Couples and Group therapist
I believe everyone can benefit from psychotherapy and that talking to a professional is the best first step to take if you're struggling. As a fully qualified and UKCP registered psychotherapist with over 2,000 hours of clinical experience, I can support you to make sense of your concerns, feelings and behaviours. Starting therapy can feel like a big step so please get in touch for a free consultation where we can talk things through and ensure you get the right support you need. If I don't think I'm the right person for you then I'll signpost you to someone I think is more suitable.
I specialise in thinking about people in their relationships with others.
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 specialise in thinking about people in their relationships with others.
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.
Do you feel drained by your relationships?
I work in an integrative way, drawing on Attachment Theory, Transactional Analysis, Person-Centred and Solution Focused approaches. I am also qualified in Couples Therapy. This allows me to tailor therapy to your individual needs rather that a one size fits all approach.
Sessions are available weekly or fortnightly, either in person or online.
Do you feel drained by your relationships?
I work in an integrative way, drawing on Attachment Theory, Transactional Analysis, Person-Centred and Solution Focused approaches. I am also qualified in Couples Therapy. This allows me to tailor therapy to your individual needs rather that a one size fits all approach.
Sessions are available weekly or fortnightly, either in person or online.
Areas with which I often work are: Anxiety; Depression; Self-esteem issues; Bereavement and grief, including loss to suicide; Relationship issues; Concerns related to retirement; Men's issues and LGBTQ+ issues.
I believe that counselling is a powerful and special opportunity to grow and heal and have witnessed the amazing capacity for humans to overcome challenges with the right support. My role is to provide a truly listening ear in a quiet, professional, compassionate and safe space.
As a person, I am warm and grounded and someone you will find easy to talk to and trust. I work in a tailored, integrative way to best support your individual needs and am not bound within one counselling methodology or modality. I will tailor our sessions to your needs, helping you on your journey to better mental health and wellbeing.
Areas with which I often work are: Anxiety; Depression; Self-esteem issues; Bereavement and grief, including loss to suicide; Relationship issues; Concerns related to retirement; Men's issues and LGBTQ+ issues.
I believe that counselling is a powerful and special opportunity to grow and heal and have witnessed the amazing capacity for humans to overcome challenges with the right support. My role is to provide a truly listening ear in a quiet, professional, compassionate and safe space.
As a person, I am warm and grounded and someone you will find easy to talk to and trust. I work in a tailored, integrative way to best support your individual needs and am not bound within one counselling methodology or modality. I will tailor our sessions to your needs, helping you on your journey to better mental health and wellbeing.
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Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.