Substance Use 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.
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My own journey to becoming a therapist began with the need to make sense of my own situations and self. The beliefs I had about myself and the world as I saw it, and the beliefs I had about how the world saw me.
I bring lived experience of managing mental challenges and addictions. I understand that our unique life experiences shape how we think, feel, and relate to the world and one another.
Amazing things unfold when humans, together, face the problems of living with openness and kindness and without pressure to perform. This is the essence of therapy.
My own journey to becoming a therapist began with the need to make sense of my own situations and self. The beliefs I had about myself and the world as I saw it, and the beliefs I had about how the world saw me.
I bring lived experience of managing mental challenges and addictions. I understand that our unique life experiences shape how we think, feel, and relate to the world and one another.
Amazing things unfold when humans, together, face the problems of living with openness and kindness and without pressure to perform. This is the essence of therapy.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns you can’t seem to shift? You may notice the same thoughts, feelings, or behaviours returning, despite your efforts to move forward. This can show up as anxiety, low mood, restlessness, frustration, or a sense that something isn’t quite right.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns you can’t seem to shift? You may notice the same thoughts, feelings, or behaviours returning, despite your efforts to move forward. This can show up as anxiety, low mood, restlessness, frustration, or a sense that something isn’t quite right.
My clients often look like they’re coping. They appear capable and responsible, sometimes highly successful, yet privately they are often anxious, disconnected, self-critical or exhausted. Some carry complex trauma or PTSD; others just know something doesn’t feel right. Many have learned to be the strong one. They don’t just want symptom relief — they want to understand their patterns, feel calmer, build steadier relationships and feel at home in who they truly are. They want the opportunity of a therapeutic relationship that will help them heal from their emotional wounds and unburden themselves.
My clients often look like they’re coping. They appear capable and responsible, sometimes highly successful, yet privately they are often anxious, disconnected, self-critical or exhausted. Some carry complex trauma or PTSD; others just know something doesn’t feel right. Many have learned to be the strong one. They don’t just want symptom relief — they want to understand their patterns, feel calmer, build steadier relationships and feel at home in who they truly are. They want the opportunity of a therapeutic relationship that will help them heal from their emotional wounds and unburden themselves.
Therapy with me is collaborative, respectful, and shaped by what truly matters to you. Together we can explore your experience and share new perspectives. With care and curiosity, we will discover new perspectives, gain insight and nurture emotional resilience.
In this calm, safe, and confidential space you can bring your whole self —to be understood without judgement and move toward clarity and growth. I’m committed to helping you gain deeper self-understanding, build skills to manage life’s challenges, and make the positive lasting changes you want.
Therapy with me is collaborative, respectful, and shaped by what truly matters to you. Together we can explore your experience and share new perspectives. With care and curiosity, we will discover new perspectives, gain insight and nurture emotional resilience.
In this calm, safe, and confidential space you can bring your whole self —to be understood without judgement and move toward clarity and growth. I’m committed to helping you gain deeper self-understanding, build skills to manage life’s challenges, and make the positive lasting changes you want.
Is your life overwhelming? Is your mental health suffering?Do you feel that you need to offload and share whatever difficulties you may be facing? Are you are looking for a counsellor or psychotherapist that actively listens and understands? I am an experienced mental health practitioners and here to help. Sometimes children and young people get stuck and need a little help too. I also have a great deal of experience working with children and young people. When your child is struggling, trying to get help can feel an impossible task. I offer creative therapy without the stress of a long waiting list.
Is your life overwhelming? Is your mental health suffering?Do you feel that you need to offload and share whatever difficulties you may be facing? Are you are looking for a counsellor or psychotherapist that actively listens and understands? I am an experienced mental health practitioners and here to help. Sometimes children and young people get stuck and need a little help too. I also have a great deal of experience working with children and young people. When your child is struggling, trying to get help can feel an impossible task. I offer creative therapy without the stress of a long waiting list.
If you’re exhausted by shallow self-help, fake positivity, and constant pressure to be more productive, you’re not alone.
Another podcast. Another morning routine. Another person online claiming they’ve mastered life while quietly falling apart behind the scenes.
Meanwhile, you may still feel anxious, disconnected, stuck, lonely, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself underneath it all.
I’m not especially interested in pretending life is simple or reducing people to diagnoses, labels, or productivity problems to solve.
If you’re exhausted by shallow self-help, fake positivity, and constant pressure to be more productive, you’re not alone.
Another podcast. Another morning routine. Another person online claiming they’ve mastered life while quietly falling apart behind the scenes.
Meanwhile, you may still feel anxious, disconnected, stuck, lonely, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself underneath it all.
I’m not especially interested in pretending life is simple or reducing people to diagnoses, labels, or productivity problems to solve.
My intention is for you to feel truly heard and understood. I offer counselling for self-growth as well as when facing difficult experiences. With gentle and skilled support, I help you tell your story while learning to reflect honestly on yourself, explore patterns and face fears to enable you to find new ways of doing things. Using a person-centred approach that provides space to grow, I support you to develop self-esteem, confidence and self-awareness, feel stronger and gain greater insights to become increasingly autonomous and secure in the decisions you make. My aim is to help you discover positive ways of moving forward.
My intention is for you to feel truly heard and understood. I offer counselling for self-growth as well as when facing difficult experiences. With gentle and skilled support, I help you tell your story while learning to reflect honestly on yourself, explore patterns and face fears to enable you to find new ways of doing things. Using a person-centred approach that provides space to grow, I support you to develop self-esteem, confidence and self-awareness, feel stronger and gain greater insights to become increasingly autonomous and secure in the decisions you make. My aim is to help you discover positive ways of moving forward.
Every individual has their own unique journey towards self-acceptance. In our work together, I will help you gain deeper insight into the challenges you are facing and consider ways to bring about meaningful change. We will mutually agree on a pace that feels right for you to start looking more deeply into what is causing you to suffer. Together, we'll explore ways to challenge negative or harmful patterns and identify healthier alternatives. My approach is primarily person-centered, though I may also draw from other therapeutic styles using a holisitic/psychospiritual lens to support the shift towards healing the whole self.
Every individual has their own unique journey towards self-acceptance. In our work together, I will help you gain deeper insight into the challenges you are facing and consider ways to bring about meaningful change. We will mutually agree on a pace that feels right for you to start looking more deeply into what is causing you to suffer. Together, we'll explore ways to challenge negative or harmful patterns and identify healthier alternatives. My approach is primarily person-centered, though I may also draw from other therapeutic styles using a holisitic/psychospiritual lens to support the shift towards healing the whole self.
I have worked with clients suffering in many different areas, anxiety, depression, burn-out, anger, grief, loss, trauma, stress, relationship troubles, drug abuse and more. I also have a great understanding of workplace stress and career issues. My aim is to work with you in a sensitive, non-judgemental and respectful way, supporting you in your time of trouble, so that you can move into a greater sense of well-being.
I have worked with clients suffering in many different areas, anxiety, depression, burn-out, anger, grief, loss, trauma, stress, relationship troubles, drug abuse and more. I also have a great understanding of workplace stress and career issues. My aim is to work with you in a sensitive, non-judgemental and respectful way, supporting you in your time of trouble, so that you can move into a greater sense of well-being.
Alex offers CBT for all anxiety disorders, depression, addictions, work related stress all following NICE recommended treatments. He also offers Dependency and behavioural change consultancy.
Alex offers CBT for all anxiety disorders, depression, addictions, work related stress all following NICE recommended treatments. He also offers Dependency and behavioural change consultancy.
I provide a safe, affirming space for you the client to explore your world . Counselling can be emotional support for day to day struggles with low mood and anxious feelings, or historical work through trauma, childhood and relational experiences. If you are at a crossroad in your life, as your counsellor, I will stand alongside you, with unconditional positive regard and non judgement, to help you to discover your strength from within. Understanding and acceptance of aspects of ourselves including who we once were, and who we are now, can provide the opportunity for growth into the most authentic version of yourself.
I provide a safe, affirming space for you the client to explore your world . Counselling can be emotional support for day to day struggles with low mood and anxious feelings, or historical work through trauma, childhood and relational experiences. If you are at a crossroad in your life, as your counsellor, I will stand alongside you, with unconditional positive regard and non judgement, to help you to discover your strength from within. Understanding and acceptance of aspects of ourselves including who we once were, and who we are now, can provide the opportunity for growth into the most authentic version of yourself.
Do you often feel out of step with the world, exhausted by trying to fit in or keep up? You may be autistic or have ADHD, formally diagnosed or self-recognised, and perhaps are only beginning to understand how your neurodivergence has shaped your life experience. You might also be navigating patterns that no longer serve you such as overworking, relying on substances, or constantly pushing yourself - coping strategies that may have once helped you get by but now leave you feeling depleted, stuck, or disconnected from yourself.
Do you often feel out of step with the world, exhausted by trying to fit in or keep up? You may be autistic or have ADHD, formally diagnosed or self-recognised, and perhaps are only beginning to understand how your neurodivergence has shaped your life experience. You might also be navigating patterns that no longer serve you such as overworking, relying on substances, or constantly pushing yourself - coping strategies that may have once helped you get by but now leave you feeling depleted, stuck, or disconnected from yourself.
What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication. Within this context, art is not used as diagnostic tool but as a medium to address emotional issues which may be confusing and distressing. Art therapists work with children, young people, adults and the elderly. Clients may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses. These include emotional, behavioural or mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and physical illnesses. Art therapy is provided in groups or individual
What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication. Within this context, art is not used as diagnostic tool but as a medium to address emotional issues which may be confusing and distressing. Art therapists work with children, young people, adults and the elderly. Clients may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses. These include emotional, behavioural or mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and physical illnesses. Art therapy is provided in groups or individual
My ideal clients—individuals, couples, and families—often feel stuck, weighed down by anxiety, low mood, or relationship challenges. They carry unresolved pain or struggle with life’s difficulties, seeking more than coping—they want clarity and renewed purpose. I help make sense of this stuckness by exploring the parts of self and relationships that are frozen or trapped. Through supportive yet challenging therapy, I guide clients to build insight, break free from old patterns, and create lasting positive change at their own pace.
My ideal clients—individuals, couples, and families—often feel stuck, weighed down by anxiety, low mood, or relationship challenges. They carry unresolved pain or struggle with life’s difficulties, seeking more than coping—they want clarity and renewed purpose. I help make sense of this stuckness by exploring the parts of self and relationships that are frozen or trapped. Through supportive yet challenging therapy, I guide clients to build insight, break free from old patterns, and create lasting positive change at their own pace.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist, specialising in work with infants, children and young people up to the age of 25; often alongside their parents or family. I work with a wide range of difficulties, offering evidence-based treatments through parent-child work, individual sessions, and parent-led work to improve emotional resilience, daily functioning, relationships, confidence and happiness. I work by attuning to individual needs, utilising play, exploration, and talk, at your pace to develop a shared understanding and approach to long-term improvement on personal goals through weekly 50 minute sessions, in Exeter.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist, specialising in work with infants, children and young people up to the age of 25; often alongside their parents or family. I work with a wide range of difficulties, offering evidence-based treatments through parent-child work, individual sessions, and parent-led work to improve emotional resilience, daily functioning, relationships, confidence and happiness. I work by attuning to individual needs, utilising play, exploration, and talk, at your pace to develop a shared understanding and approach to long-term improvement on personal goals through weekly 50 minute sessions, in Exeter.
I offer psychotherapy and ketamine-assisted therapy to support individuals facing depression, trauma, addiction, and other challenges. Whether you're seeking traditional talk therapy or exploring psychedelic-assisted approaches, my work is grounded in compassion, clinical insight, and deep respect for your unique path. I help clients process difficult experiences, foster self-worth and clarity, and build the resilience needed for meaningful, lasting change.
I offer psychotherapy and ketamine-assisted therapy to support individuals facing depression, trauma, addiction, and other challenges. Whether you're seeking traditional talk therapy or exploring psychedelic-assisted approaches, my work is grounded in compassion, clinical insight, and deep respect for your unique path. I help clients process difficult experiences, foster self-worth and clarity, and build the resilience needed for meaningful, lasting change.
In my experience we may all at times face hurdles too daunting to negotiate alone. I work with a wide range of issues focussing on clients who have suffered sexual abuse, as well as young people and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, depression and low self esteem. We may have issues and patterns of behaviour from the past that we are ready to leave behind. I offer a safe, confidential therapeutic space to be heard and feel safe. In some cases I work in the here and now, in others I believe in order to understand and find our inner resources to change present behaviour we need to delve into our past.
In my experience we may all at times face hurdles too daunting to negotiate alone. I work with a wide range of issues focussing on clients who have suffered sexual abuse, as well as young people and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, depression and low self esteem. We may have issues and patterns of behaviour from the past that we are ready to leave behind. I offer a safe, confidential therapeutic space to be heard and feel safe. In some cases I work in the here and now, in others I believe in order to understand and find our inner resources to change present behaviour we need to delve into our past.
Hi, my name is Natasha, and I’m an Intuitive Counsellor.
Intuitive counselling is a gentle yet profound process of understanding the difference between the conditioned mind and our intuitive self. The more we practice presence, the more we strengthen our ability to listen within.
When we begin to observe how the mind becomes cluttered with thoughts from the past or worries about the future, we create space to return to the present moment — where clarity and truth naturally arise. From this awareness, we can start to recognise and release the beliefs and behaviours that no longer serve us.
Hi, my name is Natasha, and I’m an Intuitive Counsellor.
Intuitive counselling is a gentle yet profound process of understanding the difference between the conditioned mind and our intuitive self. The more we practice presence, the more we strengthen our ability to listen within.
When we begin to observe how the mind becomes cluttered with thoughts from the past or worries about the future, we create space to return to the present moment — where clarity and truth naturally arise. From this awareness, we can start to recognise and release the beliefs and behaviours that no longer serve us.
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How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.