Counselling in Plymouth

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.

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.

Clients come to me for support with motivational, will-power, and/or confidence issues that stop them from achieving long-term habit/behaviour-change and success in weight-loss, weight-loss maintenance, breaking patterns of binge-eating, abandoning frustrating and exhausting yoyo dieting, cutting booze and/or reducing symptoms of fibromyalgia, CFS/ME. Most of my published research, my public health and private clinical work is dedicated to helping people like yourself gain pleasure from working on and becoming the best version of themselves, without having to fear lapsing into old negative habits and behaviours.

There are times in our lives when we notice that we don’t feel ok and that we need to move from that place, but don’t know how. In these times, counselling can offer a safe, private and confidential space to notice and share anything which doesn’t feel ok. It offers room to take care of and notice ourselves. Only you can know best. I feel that through the relationship of counsellor and client we can work to notice or re-notice yourself. We might also find new ways of learning to cope with the pressures of life, or re-find old ways of supporting yourself that you have forgotten. I work with children, teenagers and adults

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.

Hello. My name is Rachel and I work with people with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, abuse, loss, bereavement and relationship difficulties. Are you facing problems or issues which are hard to make sense of? Maybe you are feeling that things are never going to change? I would like to offer you the time and space to look at whatever is preventing you from living a full and satisfying life, and enable you to identify ways to bring about hope, change and healing.

I am offering a low cost counselling service. Through my voluntary work I see the real need for assessable counselling and I am now able to provide that through Zoom or telephone. I first discovered counselling when I was referred to one many years ago. The experience for me was life changing. It was one of my first relationships that valued my choices and it and me gave me the tools, knowledge and courage to make changes in my life. I believe no one will know the truth about themselves until you find it by yourself. In doing so will give you greater value and empower you to make your own choices.

I have 20 years experience as a therapist. I am a BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist and a BACP Senior Accredited Therapist. I am also an EMDR trained therapist. I work using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

If you are an adult struggling with low mood, anxiety, lack of self esteem and confidence who wants to better understand yourself and make changes to improve your emotional wellbeing and live a healthier lifestyle, I may be able to help. I offer a non judgemental, confidential space to explore what is going on for you. I am honest, real and gentle in my approach however I can be more directional/goal focused if this is invited and wanted.

I offer down to earth support to people feeling lost, alone, powerless, confused, judged, ashamed, and unsure how to cope. My services can help you to feel heard, validated, and empowered, whilst gaining personal insight and clarity. This can help you to adapt unhelpful beliefs and find a way forward through whatever you are experiencing. I hope to help you to listen to your emotions without losing control to them, and to feel a sense of wholeness, self acceptance, and confidence in your ability to cope.

I am a fully qualified, experienced Counsellor who may be able to help you. My counselling aims to suit each person as an individual. Over the years I have found that my work as a Counsellor has become more of a passion rather than simply a profession. Previous clients have stated that they have found me to be a warm, caring Counsellor who is very approachable. I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and work by their Code of Ethics which includes monthly supervision. Please take a look at my Website : http://newleafcounsellingplymouth.co.uk

Clients access therapy for a multitude of reasons; there may be difficulties at work, challenges in a relationship or a client may have been abused spanning a number of years. My hope with therapy is to explore the roots of issues, to rediscover our innate resilience, to build self-esteem and to help you meet your goals, your hopes, your wishes. Many people access therapy because they want to feel different, to change the emotions they are experiencing, or for others it may be learning to access those feelings that have perhaps been locked away through trauma.

Hello. The decision to start therapy shows courage to face into and tackle issues and choices in life. This might be addressing a specific problem or challenge, or it may be about trying to make sense of things that have happened to you, or patterns that have become stuck. I am trained as a psychologist, psychotherapist and coach so we can work in the way that suits you best. I work with adults and adolescents (16+) using creative and evidence based approaches to support new ways of being. This includes people suffering with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), low self-esteem but also more general challenges.

Whether you have a specific issue you know you want to sort out, or a general uneasy sense of something "not quite right", I offer you the time, space and support you feel you want. Sessions may involve a gentle "person centred" exploration, or more challenging and deeper work. The best style of therapy for you will become apparent when we first talk and your first session will give you the best opportunity to decide on how you would like to proceed and whether I am a suitable counsellor for YOU.

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, sadness, grief, regret or loss.

If you have been feeling sad and if negative thoughts are dominating thinking, being in lockdown will be difficult. Fears and uncertainties that we can keep in check whilst working, socialising, exercising and generally going about daily life are going to resurface. Talking does help. It gives you the chance to bring all your concerns and worries into a safe space where I can help you sort through each of them. With careful exploration we can identify what you might like to change and how to make the change. Life will feel easier and lighter as you start to gain control over how you choose to live it.

My name is Trish. I am a person centred, trauma informed counsellor. My passion is helping people find their voice when the mask of "I'm fine" becomes too heavy to carry alone. I am here to hear your story, how it was for you, how it is impacting your life now and how you would like your future to look. Is your life being impacted by past trauma's leading to anxiety and depression? Has COVID had an impact on your mental health? Be seen, Be heard. I offer discounts to keyworkers, students and NHS workers. Please ask for more information. I am happy to answer any questions or anxieties you may have regarding therapy, Get in touch.