Female Counsellors 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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I have worked in the field of Psychology for the last 20 years, I specialise in trauma (PTSD), depression and anxiety.
I am a down to earth therapist with (what I class as) a good sense of humour. I offer an honest, authentic journey to reclaiming the person you were or would want to be, whilst recognising that none of us are, or will be perfect. I offer, self compassion in imperfection, validation in pain and the skills to move beyond it.
I have worked in the field of Psychology for the last 20 years, I specialise in trauma (PTSD), depression and anxiety.
I am a down to earth therapist with (what I class as) a good sense of humour. I offer an honest, authentic journey to reclaiming the person you were or would want to be, whilst recognising that none of us are, or will be perfect. I offer, self compassion in imperfection, validation in pain and the skills to move beyond it.
I offer a warm, grounded space to explore what feels important to you. I help you understand patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and relationships, especially those that feel repetitive or difficult to shift.
People often come to therapy when something in life has changed or feels overwhelming.
Together, we make sense of what's happening and how it's affecting you. Alongside talking therapy, I integrate body-based awareness and breathwork where appropriate.
Our work focuses on building self-awareness and creating meaningful, lasting change that feels sustainable.
I offer a warm, grounded space to explore what feels important to you. I help you understand patterns in your thoughts, emotions, and relationships, especially those that feel repetitive or difficult to shift.
People often come to therapy when something in life has changed or feels overwhelming.
Together, we make sense of what's happening and how it's affecting you. Alongside talking therapy, I integrate body-based awareness and breathwork where appropriate.
Our work focuses on building self-awareness and creating meaningful, lasting change that feels sustainable.
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.
Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor.
I believe deeply in the transformative power of the therapeutic process. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside many courageous individuals as they move through pain, uncertainty and crisis, towards a greater self-awareness and comfort.
Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor.
I believe deeply in the transformative power of the therapeutic process. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside many courageous individuals as they move through pain, uncertainty and crisis, towards a greater self-awareness and comfort.
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:
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:
Hello, I’m Tonia, a relational psychotherapist trained in Transactional Analysis(TA).
The decision to go to therapy is never an easy one. Approaching someone you don’t know to share intimate details about painful subjects can feel daunting. However, please be reassured, I am an experienced, warm, and empathic practitioner who is open minded and non-judgmental. I offer a safe and totally confidential space for us to work closely together to help you understand yourself and your relationships better, and to explore what may be going on behind the difficult emotions, thoughts and behaviours troubling you.
Hello, I’m Tonia, a relational psychotherapist trained in Transactional Analysis(TA).
The decision to go to therapy is never an easy one. Approaching someone you don’t know to share intimate details about painful subjects can feel daunting. However, please be reassured, I am an experienced, warm, and empathic practitioner who is open minded and non-judgmental. I offer a safe and totally confidential space for us to work closely together to help you understand yourself and your relationships better, and to explore what may be going on behind the difficult emotions, thoughts and behaviours troubling you.
I support clients to find relief from their mental difficulties.
Feeling overwhelmed, can't sleep, head full of worries, struggling to cope, snappy with your loved ones?
There's a CBT strategy that can help you. Give me a call and we can arrange a free 15min consultation. Hopefully, in that first call, you will discover that we aren't that different & there are lots of CBT strategies that can help you. If you want your life to be easier, more fulfilling and less frantic CBT techniques will support you to obtain these goals.
I support clients to find relief from their mental difficulties.
Feeling overwhelmed, can't sleep, head full of worries, struggling to cope, snappy with your loved ones?
There's a CBT strategy that can help you. Give me a call and we can arrange a free 15min consultation. Hopefully, in that first call, you will discover that we aren't that different & there are lots of CBT strategies that can help you. If you want your life to be easier, more fulfilling and less frantic CBT techniques will support you to obtain these goals.
I work as an integrative trained counsellor. This means I have trained with the influences of different forms of counselling and therapeutic input. I like this way of working as it allows me to work with you in a holistic and flexible manner depending on what you need. I believe no one person is the same so this allows me to meet you where you're at and join you on your journey.
I offer a 20 minutes free introductory chat online to see if we’d be a good fit and how I can best support you, after this I offer weekly online 50 minutes sessions. After our first six sessions we can review any adaptations to your needs.
I work as an integrative trained counsellor. This means I have trained with the influences of different forms of counselling and therapeutic input. I like this way of working as it allows me to work with you in a holistic and flexible manner depending on what you need. I believe no one person is the same so this allows me to meet you where you're at and join you on your journey.
I offer a 20 minutes free introductory chat online to see if we’d be a good fit and how I can best support you, after this I offer weekly online 50 minutes sessions. After our first six sessions we can review any adaptations to your needs.
When your past still feels present, it can be hard to know where to begin. You might notice patterns in your relationships, struggle with anxiety and low mood or feel disconnected from yourself. I work with adults and couples to make sense of these experiences and find new ways of relating.
Sometimes these patterns are shaped by earlier experiences and the ways you’ve had to adapt over time. They might show up as self-doubt, people pleasing or a sense that your needs don’t quite matter. In therapy, we can explore this together at your pace and begin to build a more compassionate, grounded relationship with yourself.
When your past still feels present, it can be hard to know where to begin. You might notice patterns in your relationships, struggle with anxiety and low mood or feel disconnected from yourself. I work with adults and couples to make sense of these experiences and find new ways of relating.
Sometimes these patterns are shaped by earlier experiences and the ways you’ve had to adapt over time. They might show up as self-doubt, people pleasing or a sense that your needs don’t quite matter. In therapy, we can explore this together at your pace and begin to build a more compassionate, grounded relationship with yourself.
As a therapist working with baby loss and infertility - I know what it feels like. Perhaps you're feeling lost, no idea where to turn, feeling like you can't be your true self or are simply overwhelmed with grief. Working with me will enable you to express yourself fully. Nothing will be too much and together we can find a way forward to help you feel less lost and alone.
As a therapist working with baby loss and infertility - I know what it feels like. Perhaps you're feeling lost, no idea where to turn, feeling like you can't be your true self or are simply overwhelmed with grief. Working with me will enable you to express yourself fully. Nothing will be too much and together we can find a way forward to help you feel less lost and alone.
I work relationally, which means I will help you explore what brings you to counselling at this point in your life and what is important to you.
Our work together may allow you to develop more awareness of yourself, your patterns and your story so far, ultimately allowing you more freedom in your ability to choose. My aim is to help you to lead a more fulfilling life.
I will also be curious about your social, economic and cultural situation, as I am mindful of the stresses and challenges of living in the modern world.
I work with adults, aged over 18 and I work both face to face and online.
I work relationally, which means I will help you explore what brings you to counselling at this point in your life and what is important to you.
Our work together may allow you to develop more awareness of yourself, your patterns and your story so far, ultimately allowing you more freedom in your ability to choose. My aim is to help you to lead a more fulfilling life.
I will also be curious about your social, economic and cultural situation, as I am mindful of the stresses and challenges of living in the modern world.
I work with adults, aged over 18 and I work both face to face and online.
Hi, I’m Nic. I’m calm, empathic and non-judgemental. I provide a supportive and welcoming confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in the safety of the counselling relationship. We’ll gently look at what brings you to counselling; this can be any issues, past or present, however big or small they may feel. I’m here to listen, without judgement, and I'll work alongside you helping you to understand and accept yourself and find a way to move forwards. You may not be sure what you want from counselling; this is something we can look at together and see if we're a good fit.
Hi, I’m Nic. I’m calm, empathic and non-judgemental. I provide a supportive and welcoming confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in the safety of the counselling relationship. We’ll gently look at what brings you to counselling; this can be any issues, past or present, however big or small they may feel. I’m here to listen, without judgement, and I'll work alongside you helping you to understand and accept yourself and find a way to move forwards. You may not be sure what you want from counselling; this is something we can look at together and see if we're a good fit.
I can help you find a path forward by making sense of, and learning from our past, engaging with the present & creating future hope and possibilities. Are you struggling? Attempting to gain a better understanding of yourself and find ways to better cope with life's ups and downs? Together we can find clarity, build resilience, and help you transform in a supportive and non-judgmental space. You can learn to make friends with your nervous system, discover more about yourself and develop emotional regulation skills that will become your toolbox for life.
I can help you find a path forward by making sense of, and learning from our past, engaging with the present & creating future hope and possibilities. Are you struggling? Attempting to gain a better understanding of yourself and find ways to better cope with life's ups and downs? Together we can find clarity, build resilience, and help you transform in a supportive and non-judgmental space. You can learn to make friends with your nervous system, discover more about yourself and develop emotional regulation skills that will become your toolbox for life.
As an HCPC-registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist, I help athletes perform at their best when it matters most. I’ve supported individuals and teams across football, rugby, golf, netball, and athletics, from developing performers to those competing at the highest levels.
My work goes beyond “mental skills.” It’s about understanding how you think, respond, and perform under pressure, and then building the psychological tools to give you a real, lasting edge.
As an HCPC-registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist, I help athletes perform at their best when it matters most. I’ve supported individuals and teams across football, rugby, golf, netball, and athletics, from developing performers to those competing at the highest levels.
My work goes beyond “mental skills.” It’s about understanding how you think, respond, and perform under pressure, and then building the psychological tools to give you a real, lasting edge.
Stuck in cycles of intrusive/scary taboo OCD thoughts/images and mental compulsions that feel too important to ignore? You’re constantly seeking certainty, reassurance, replaying conversations, rechecking decisions. Maybe you’re too scared to be alone with your thoughts. You’re convinced these thoughts/images mean something awful about who you are. The mental exhaustion is overwhelming - you’re living in your head. What if you don’t need to figure it all out or find the “right” answer? You need to learn that thoughts/images and anxiety can’t actually harm you and discover practical tools to break free from OCD’s grip.
Stuck in cycles of intrusive/scary taboo OCD thoughts/images and mental compulsions that feel too important to ignore? You’re constantly seeking certainty, reassurance, replaying conversations, rechecking decisions. Maybe you’re too scared to be alone with your thoughts. You’re convinced these thoughts/images mean something awful about who you are. The mental exhaustion is overwhelming - you’re living in your head. What if you don’t need to figure it all out or find the “right” answer? You need to learn that thoughts/images and anxiety can’t actually harm you and discover practical tools to break free from OCD’s grip.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.