Emotionally Focused Counselling in Ottery Saint Mary
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.
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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Therapeutic Approaches Behavioural, CBT, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Family therapy, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person-centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis, Transpersonal.
Rise Again Psychotherapy And Me
Centred around you, person-centred counselling emphasizes your role in our sessions. While I lead our discussions, I support you by introducing psychotherapy tools to help structure your thoughts. The primary aim is to empower you to determine the best path for your individual journey since we are all unique. There are numerous reasons why you might seek therapy, and our conversations often touch on unexpected topics. As a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, I am accredited by the NCPS and registered with the BACP.
Therapeutic Approaches Behavioural, CBT, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Family therapy, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Person-centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis, Transpersonal.
Rise Again Psychotherapy And Me
Centred around you, person-centred counselling emphasizes your role in our sessions. While I lead our discussions, I support you by introducing psychotherapy tools to help structure your thoughts. The primary aim is to empower you to determine the best path for your individual journey since we are all unique. There are numerous reasons why you might seek therapy, and our conversations often touch on unexpected topics. As a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, I am accredited by the NCPS and registered with the BACP.
My name is Kerry and I believe that every human is unique and deserves to be treated with respect and kindness. In my practice I utilise the abundance of natural environment we have locally and provide bespoke therapy packages to suit you as an individual. I specialise in working with trauma, something we have all experienced to some degree. I have gained a wealth of experience and knowledge of life, by spending 19 years in the Military, followed by running my own personal training business for 11 years. My experiences in the military have given me an insight into the effects of Trauma, PTSD, the adaptions we make to survive.
My name is Kerry and I believe that every human is unique and deserves to be treated with respect and kindness. In my practice I utilise the abundance of natural environment we have locally and provide bespoke therapy packages to suit you as an individual. I specialise in working with trauma, something we have all experienced to some degree. I have gained a wealth of experience and knowledge of life, by spending 19 years in the Military, followed by running my own personal training business for 11 years. My experiences in the military have given me an insight into the effects of Trauma, PTSD, the adaptions we make to survive.
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.
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.
Hi.. I am an experienced Counsellor specialising in Relationship issues for Individuals and Couples.
I work from lovely private rooms in Totnes or Exeter, or Online, drawing on different techniques and 15 years experience with my own practice into a holistic, caring, approach.
Talking helps to gain understanding, perpective and insight into issues, and for clients who wish to work on the more sub-conscious patterns and historical issues which are usually at the root of our stories, I provide a range of effective techniques that help to move things forward effectively
Hi.. I am an experienced Counsellor specialising in Relationship issues for Individuals and Couples.
I work from lovely private rooms in Totnes or Exeter, or Online, drawing on different techniques and 15 years experience with my own practice into a holistic, caring, approach.
Talking helps to gain understanding, perpective and insight into issues, and for clients who wish to work on the more sub-conscious patterns and historical issues which are usually at the root of our stories, I provide a range of effective techniques that help to move things forward effectively
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or disconnected from themselves.
Many are navigating ADHD, trauma, burnout, emotional dysregulation, identity struggles, relationship difficulties, or the impact of masking and coping alone for years.
I offer a warm, trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming space integrating counselling, somatic work, nervous system awareness, coaching, and psychoeducation to help clients better understand themselves, reduce overwhelm, build emotional resilience, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or disconnected from themselves.
Many are navigating ADHD, trauma, burnout, emotional dysregulation, identity struggles, relationship difficulties, or the impact of masking and coping alone for years.
I offer a warm, trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming space integrating counselling, somatic work, nervous system awareness, coaching, and psychoeducation to help clients better understand themselves, reduce overwhelm, build emotional resilience, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I am an experienced Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapist practising from Nether Stowey in Somerset. I have worked in private practice for twenty five years and have experience with all aspects of human concerns. I aim to create an inviting space in which my clients are able to explore their deeper motivations and obstacles, thereby gaining insight and understanding and the potential to change things.
I am an experienced Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapist practising from Nether Stowey in Somerset. I have worked in private practice for twenty five years and have experience with all aspects of human concerns. I aim to create an inviting space in which my clients are able to explore their deeper motivations and obstacles, thereby gaining insight and understanding and the potential to change things.
Encouraging with gentle curiosity, & a mind-body approach, I work with approaches including Internal Family Systems Level 3, EFT, Polyvagal, Brainspotting & the work of Gabor Mate.
I am an experienced Integrative counsellor and Level 3 Internal Family Systems therapist, working with adults across a wide range of life's challenges in the Exeter area and on-line. I hope to encourage self-acceptance as a good enough person, quietening the inner critic & bringing self-compassion to the relationship you have with your parts & transforming your relationship with others. Together, we can explore the feelings, thoughts & relational patterns that have been causing you distress. I can support you to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of past experiences & how these may impact your struggles in the present.
Encouraging with gentle curiosity, & a mind-body approach, I work with approaches including Internal Family Systems Level 3, EFT, Polyvagal, Brainspotting & the work of Gabor Mate.
I am an experienced Integrative counsellor and Level 3 Internal Family Systems therapist, working with adults across a wide range of life's challenges in the Exeter area and on-line. I hope to encourage self-acceptance as a good enough person, quietening the inner critic & bringing self-compassion to the relationship you have with your parts & transforming your relationship with others. Together, we can explore the feelings, thoughts & relational patterns that have been causing you distress. I can support you to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of past experiences & how these may impact your struggles in the present.
Do you feel stuck in patterns of relating to yourself and others that feel familiar, yet are holding you back? My approach to therapy is grounded in an understanding that current difficulties are often influenced by past experiences, relationships, and patterns that may sit outside of our awareness. I place great importance on the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for meaningful change - I believe that change can happen when you feel genuinely heard and understood. My work is individually tailored, and I draw flexibly on a range of evidence-based approaches to facilitate meaning making and promote change.
Do you feel stuck in patterns of relating to yourself and others that feel familiar, yet are holding you back? My approach to therapy is grounded in an understanding that current difficulties are often influenced by past experiences, relationships, and patterns that may sit outside of our awareness. I place great importance on the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for meaningful change - I believe that change can happen when you feel genuinely heard and understood. My work is individually tailored, and I draw flexibly on a range of evidence-based approaches to facilitate meaning making and promote change.
Hello, my name is Helen, very often things stand in our way to us enjoying even the simplest pleasures in life. You may need help with Anger, Anxiety, Guilt, Shame, Depression or Stress. You may be experiencing a Relationship Breakdown, struggling to come to terms with the death of someone or you may want to become more self aware, then Vision Counselling Service is here to help you. I am a counsellor, supervisor & manager of Vision Counselling offering you a choice of counsellors best suited to your counselling needs . Do feel free to book a confidential telephone call to discuss your requirements further.
Hello, my name is Helen, very often things stand in our way to us enjoying even the simplest pleasures in life. You may need help with Anger, Anxiety, Guilt, Shame, Depression or Stress. You may be experiencing a Relationship Breakdown, struggling to come to terms with the death of someone or you may want to become more self aware, then Vision Counselling Service is here to help you. I am a counsellor, supervisor & manager of Vision Counselling offering you a choice of counsellors best suited to your counselling needs . Do feel free to book a confidential telephone call to discuss your requirements further.
Welcome to my profile. I work with adults and young people, individuals and couples who are struggling in their relationships—whether romantic, family, friendships, or at work. You may feel stuck in repeating patterns, experience conflict or distance, or find it hard to communicate your needs. Some clients come feeling hurt, rejected, or unsure of their role in relationships. Together, we create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. I help you understand patterns, strengthen communication, and build healthier, more fulfilling connections.
Welcome to my profile. I work with adults and young people, individuals and couples who are struggling in their relationships—whether romantic, family, friendships, or at work. You may feel stuck in repeating patterns, experience conflict or distance, or find it hard to communicate your needs. Some clients come feeling hurt, rejected, or unsure of their role in relationships. Together, we create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. I help you understand patterns, strengthen communication, and build healthier, more fulfilling connections.
My approach is integrative, meaning I use several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, EFT and Parts work.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I utilise several therapeutic approaches, utilising their interventions to support you in achieving your goals. I meet each client as the unique individual you are. My focus is on finding the most beneficial way for you to achieve your outcomes. I'm here to help you get results not just to listen. I offer a safe, comfortable and protective environment in which we can explore concerns to do with your future, past or present that are affecting you. Therapy is about making sense of your internal world and relationships, nurturing a greater awareness of Self so you can form more meaningful connections.
My approach is integrative, meaning I use several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, EFT and Parts work.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I utilise several therapeutic approaches, utilising their interventions to support you in achieving your goals. I meet each client as the unique individual you are. My focus is on finding the most beneficial way for you to achieve your outcomes. I'm here to help you get results not just to listen. I offer a safe, comfortable and protective environment in which we can explore concerns to do with your future, past or present that are affecting you. Therapy is about making sense of your internal world and relationships, nurturing a greater awareness of Self so you can form more meaningful connections.
Authentic, empathic therapeutic relationship; Integrative, Person Centred, Somatic Focused, Internal Family Systems(IFS); for help with Adult ADHD, Relationship Issues, Developmental Trauma, Attachment Issues, Anxiety, Depression, OCD Behaviours, Intrusive or Obsessive Thoughts, Addictions, etc.. My approach is Integrative; Person Centred, Gestalt, CBT, IFS, Somatic Focused, influenced by ten years experience as a practitioner of Integrated Energy Healing (mind/body therapy). Focusing on what is happening in the here and now, we have agency to affect healing and change.
Authentic, empathic therapeutic relationship; Integrative, Person Centred, Somatic Focused, Internal Family Systems(IFS); for help with Adult ADHD, Relationship Issues, Developmental Trauma, Attachment Issues, Anxiety, Depression, OCD Behaviours, Intrusive or Obsessive Thoughts, Addictions, etc.. My approach is Integrative; Person Centred, Gestalt, CBT, IFS, Somatic Focused, influenced by ten years experience as a practitioner of Integrated Energy Healing (mind/body therapy). Focusing on what is happening in the here and now, we have agency to affect healing and change.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or the challenges life has thrown your way? Whether you're struggling with the aftermath of trauma, abuse, or simply feeling lost and not sure what you're struggling with, I want you to know that you don’t have to face this alone. It’s okay to need help, and reaching out is a brave first step toward feeling better and healing. I’m here to support you - every step of the way. Together, we can work through the overwhelming feelings and untangle the patterns that no longer serve you. When life feels heavy, the thought of change can seem impossible.
Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, or the challenges life has thrown your way? Whether you're struggling with the aftermath of trauma, abuse, or simply feeling lost and not sure what you're struggling with, I want you to know that you don’t have to face this alone. It’s okay to need help, and reaching out is a brave first step toward feeling better and healing. I’m here to support you - every step of the way. Together, we can work through the overwhelming feelings and untangle the patterns that no longer serve you. When life feels heavy, the thought of change can seem impossible.
Are you struggling with relationship issues? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, emotional pain, challenging life transitions, workplace conflict, or loss? Do you feel stuck? Do you have unresolved family or boundary issues? Do you want to bring about positive change by identifying the tensions and negative thought patterns holding you back, as well as identifying any unhelpful ways of relating to oneself, others and the rest of the world? You are not alone - Talking to a psychotherapeutic counsellor can help.
Are you struggling with relationship issues? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, emotional pain, challenging life transitions, workplace conflict, or loss? Do you feel stuck? Do you have unresolved family or boundary issues? Do you want to bring about positive change by identifying the tensions and negative thought patterns holding you back, as well as identifying any unhelpful ways of relating to oneself, others and the rest of the world? You are not alone - Talking to a psychotherapeutic counsellor can help.
Pregnancy and early motherhood can bring joy — but also grief, anxiety, or overwhelm. Whether you’re coping with pregnancy loss, pregnancy or postnatal challenges, or the emotional shifts of new motherhood, you are not broken and you are not alone. I help women reconnect with their bodies, honour their feelings, and build tools to feel grounded, resilient, and supported as they navigate this profound life transition.
Pregnancy and early motherhood can bring joy — but also grief, anxiety, or overwhelm. Whether you’re coping with pregnancy loss, pregnancy or postnatal challenges, or the emotional shifts of new motherhood, you are not broken and you are not alone. I help women reconnect with their bodies, honour their feelings, and build tools to feel grounded, resilient, and supported as they navigate this profound life transition.
If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, low or not sure how to move forward, I offer you a safe and peaceful space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace.
I bring decades of experience supporting children and adults, sometimes going through very stressful life experiences. I also have practical experience living and working alongside people with addictions and difficult life experiences.
My approach is compassionate and grounded, focused on supporting you to feel understood, more self confident and in control of where you want life to take you.
If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, low or not sure how to move forward, I offer you a safe and peaceful space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace.
I bring decades of experience supporting children and adults, sometimes going through very stressful life experiences. I also have practical experience living and working alongside people with addictions and difficult life experiences.
My approach is compassionate and grounded, focused on supporting you to feel understood, more self confident and in control of where you want life to take you.
I support people who feel overwhelmed, at a crossroads, or unsure of their place in the world. Many clients are navigating anxiety, shifting identities, or changes in relationships and life direction. Together, we explore what’s holding you back, deepen self-understanding, and find ways forward that feel authentic, steady, and aligned with who you are.
I support people who feel overwhelmed, at a crossroads, or unsure of their place in the world. Many clients are navigating anxiety, shifting identities, or changes in relationships and life direction. Together, we explore what’s holding you back, deepen self-understanding, and find ways forward that feel authentic, steady, and aligned with who you are.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.