Counselling in Plymouth
Sian Michelle Orpen
Psychotherapist, BABCP Provisional
Verified
My passion is working with individuals to help them overcome obstacles and become a healthier, happier version of themselves. All of us struggle with mental health difficulties at some point in our lives and so I believe that therapy should be seen as an act of self-care, just like looking after our physical health. Addressing mental health concerns can be overwhelming and it may be difficult to know where to start. Working together with a therapist helps you to identify the cause of your problems and break these down into more manageable chunks. I provide a safe, supportive environment for you to start to make positive changes.
Kim Smith Counselling
Counsellor, ACC Reg
Verified
From time to time many people struggle with issues in their lives, whether these are past or present events. My aim is to facilitate your process in resolving these life issues to enable you to live in a more fulfilled and productive way, to find a way in which these issues have less of an impact on your day to day life going forward. I will work at your pace in an empathic, non-judgemental way giving you as safe space to explore and acknowledge your feelings. As we are all individuals I endeavour to tailor your counselling to you as an individual and what works best for you.
Lorraine / Soul at Heart Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Therapy offers a private and sacred space to think, feel and experience your true self. It explores your needs and processes feelings as they arise and from this comes a new clarity of awareness. I sometimes think of it as coming out of the dark woods and into the light. This transforming of the self takes place at first within the therapeutic relationship. Being listened to unfolds a discovery of new insights, which activates the development of inner strength, resilience, resolve, and purpose, as it gradually releases you from the felt wounds you have been carrying, such as, anger, confusion, sadness, grief, regret or loss.
Picking Up The Pieces
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
I'm Megan. Life can throw unexpected difficulties in our direction at any time & things can get tough making you feel anxious, fearful, sad, trapped or alone causing you to struggle & feel you cant find your way out-you are alone. Picking Up the Pieces can help you to understand your situation better, together we can find ways forward, enhance choices to regain control & achieve a happier you.
Caroline Ann Stevens
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
I understand that talking about troubling personal issues can feel really difficult sometimes yet working with a counsellor can help you to unlock that difficulty. I am friendly, easy to talk to and keen to help if you feel that talking to a professional might help you. I currently work in a counselling agency in Plymouth as well as running my own practice so have a range of experience working with many different people in many different situations.
Louise Core
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCS Accred
Verified
Counselling therapy can help support you with many difficulties you may be facing, which are causing anxiety, low mood, low self worth. By working together we can explore the roots of the issues, bring understanding to the here and now, maintain tools and techniques moving forward to attain the goals you wish to achieve. Many clients seek therapy to have a better understanding of themselves, with this knowledge comes power to unearth thoughts, feeling and emotions that may have been masked.
Jon Matthew Rowe
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Most people experience times in their lives when their feelings and their life as a whole seems totally unmanageable. Those moments are often described as ‘not being able to see the wood for the trees’- times when we feel that no one understands and we do not know which way to turn. Seeing a counsellor can often help you to gain a different perspective on life and see things more clearly. I believe that every person deserves the opportunity to be heard and to be given the chance to work through their problems in a safe and confidential space.
Joanna Godding
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Hi, I am an Attachment Focused Counsellor, Creative Arts and Play Therapist working with Children, Adolescents and Families. My clinic is located In Plympton PL7 1RF. I have been working with vulnerable Children and Adolescents within private and educational settings for over 15 years. I am registered with the BACP & PTUK.
Chrysalis Therapeutic Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
It's never easy to take the first step towards feeling better about yourself. Have you always placed your own wellbeing at the bottom of your priority list? You may now recognise that your struggles with mental health are having an impact in all areas of your life, including your relationships? You might have become distant and withdrawn; or noticed the impact your physical health. Life feels like hard work when you feel down, stressed, or depressed. Or do you need a safe space for personal development? You may also be wishing to develop a greater self-confidence, or tools to cope more effectively with what life throws at you.
Dr Anthony Wharton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
I provide a range of evidence based psychotherapies to alleviate psychological distress in Devon, my main approach being Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). Intensive Short term Dynamic Psychotherapy is a highly effective form of psychodynamic psychotherapy designed to help you get to the heart of the matter quickly, and resolve issues fast. The approach is emotion focussed; a relational therapy that can address a wide range of ongoing problems or symptoms. ISTDP is particularly useful in attending to internal conflicts that can arise from interpersonal relationships.
Find a Voice Counselling & Psychotherapy BA(Hons)
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
ONLINE TELEPHONE FACE2FACE Welcome to “Find a voice…” I am a qualified BACP registered Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I offer Humanistic, psychodynamic, creative and cognitive behavioural therapy. We are all diverse human beings and completely individual in our needs and our preferences therefor each session is led by the individual needs of my clients. Talking about our feelings and emotions can be hard and taking the first steps in to therapy is possibly the hardest part of the journey. I offer a free initial 30 min session to see how you feel and how you would like to move forward. Sliding scale concessions.
Lynda Almond
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Holding you safely on your journey to discover your true self and enable you to make sense of your life experiences, by providing tailored therapy sessions. I offer a complimentary Discovery Session, where we can explore how we can work together to achieve the changes that you want to see in your life, honouring your uniqueness and individuality, by adopting a person centered approach. You may wish to explore how your past influences the present or focus on changing unwanted behaviours and thoughts. The direction we go in is led by you, in a safe space free on judgement, direction with warmth and acceptance of your uniqueness.
Lea Elizabeth Christie
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified
I am committed to helping you explore, examine and move forward in a way that is ideal for you. Nothing is too big or too small to bring to sessions. We can work together at a pace that suits you. Clients often work with goals or a focus on mind, others aren’t quite sure what they need or want to explore.
Vivien Taylor
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified
Hello my name is Viv and I work in a person centred, integrative way from my counselling space which is called "The Sitting Room". Embarking on counselling can feel daunting especially when life has made you feel really challenged, but just making that phone call is a good start. I have worked with adults, teenagers, children and the elderly. I previously worked with vulnerable adults and children within an organisation so gained a lot of experience of working with difficult situations. Working alongside a client in a confidential way together we can explore issues and bring about some positive change.
Julie Jeffs
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
I’m friendly and easy to talk to. If we decide to work together, you’ll have all my training and experience available to support you. I will create a unique approach just for you. I offer sessions in a comfortable, modern private practice where you can relax, take a break from the pressures of your life, and focus on the important outcomes you want to achieve. I’ve worked as a therapist in private practice for over twenty years and based on this experience and my extensive professional training, I can offer you the opportunity to meet the challenges you are facing with confidence and in safety. I specialise in Eating disorders
Dr Lynsey Williams
PhD
Mental and emotional wellbeing can become very strained at this difficult time. I will reply to requests for help quickly and will get back to you promptly. I am a trained Humanistic therapist, this means I am led by my client’s needs, and work to understand the unique experience of each individual that has led them to seek counselling. All the clients I see want to resolve difficulties they are experiencing and achieve improvements to their emotional wellbeing and the relationship they have with themself and others. The skills and approaches developed over the course of my career enable me to adapt to your specific needs.
Catherine Bookless-Browne
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Are you anxious, feeling alone and just see life as a up hill struggle? Do you feel stuck in your life? Have you experienced trauma or struggle with relationships or sexual identity? You may feel like you have lost control and there is no one you can trust to talk to. This is where I can help. Whatever is troubling you, either personal, in relationships or work-related I will support you at your pace to achieve the results which you set. Sometimes it can be very difficult to reach out and take that first step, but when you do, it will be invaluable to your empowerment and personal well-being.
Kamil's Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Depression, Anxiety, Couple & Relationship Problems, Low Self-Esteem, LBGTQ+ Related Issues. Offering Relational and EMDR therapy. I am here to help . My name is Kamil, I am fully qualified, MBACP Accredited and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental environment for individual clients and couples. I truly believe that change is possible for everyone. I have confidence to be able to provide enough support to help you to find the best coping strategies to change your life for the better.
Mandy Cooper
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
It can be daunting reaching out to a counsellor and my hope is that I make this process as straightforward as possible for you. I have a warm, relaxed style and I am committed to ensuring the best outcomes for you. I work with adults and have experience of working with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. Often these issues can arise from our relationships with other people or from a significant loss. I can offer you a space in which to explore how you may have been affected by issues such as domestic abuse, childhood trauma, bereavement or problems in your current relationships with others.
Joanne Porter
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
I specialise in working with adults who have experienced large or small traumas (e.g. bullying, accidents, medical trauma, or abuse), or specific phobias. I have a special interest in Autism. I have experience working with LGBTQ clients. I work integratively, using the best aspects of approaches that are informed by the most recent evidence. I specialise in EMDR, Systemic and Psychodynamic approaches. I also draw upon ACT and SFT. People come to me with a wide variety of mental health conditions and we work together at both a practical and therapeutic level. I will tell you if I feel i am not the therapist for you.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Plymouth are psychologists, licensed counsellors, therapists, and psychotherapists, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualised treatment.
Services offered, education, and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Plymouth then may specialise in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counselling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education, and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Plymouth then may specialise in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counselling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Plymouth, or Child Psychologists in Plymouth.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Plymouth psychologists specialising in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Plymouth psychologists specialising in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Plymouth specialise in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or counsellor who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
Can I afford counselling?
Yes. Most counsellors offer reasonable rates or will work on a sliding scale basis. Many accept health insurance. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the counsellor.