Counselling in Plymouth
I'm a counsellor and life coach here to support you in achieving your goals and living a more fulfilling life. Through our one-on-one sessions, I'll work closely with you to understand the root causes of your challenges, exploring both the past and present. Together, we'll develop a personalised plan to help you overcome obstacles and achieve success in the future.
I'm a counsellor and life coach here to support you in achieving your goals and living a more fulfilling life. Through our one-on-one sessions, I'll work closely with you to understand the root causes of your challenges, exploring both the past and present. Together, we'll develop a personalised plan to help you overcome obstacles and achieve success in the future.
I’m a fully qualified Therapeutic Counsellor, a proud member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), based in Plymouth, Devon, UK. My approach is to offer a compassionate, safe, and confidential space where you can explore any emotional or life challenges you’re facing. I believe everyone has the ability to reach their true potential with the right support, and I am dedicated to helping you recognise your self-worth and work towards your goals in a non-judgmental, empowering environment.
I’m a fully qualified Therapeutic Counsellor, a proud member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), based in Plymouth, Devon, UK. My approach is to offer a compassionate, safe, and confidential space where you can explore any emotional or life challenges you’re facing. I believe everyone has the ability to reach their true potential with the right support, and I am dedicated to helping you recognise your self-worth and work towards your goals in a non-judgmental, empowering environment.
It can be scary making the first steps to looking for a counsellor and it also takes a lot of strength and bravery. Sometimes life events can leave us with a feeling of being stuck. This could be because of fear, anxiety, stress or underlying trauma that prevents you from finding the strength to move forward and heal. I believe by being able to learn to connect back to our feelings and our true selves, learning to listen and trust ourselves will not only help us understand who we are but also what we want and deserve which is to be loved, valued and happy.
It can be scary making the first steps to looking for a counsellor and it also takes a lot of strength and bravery. Sometimes life events can leave us with a feeling of being stuck. This could be because of fear, anxiety, stress or underlying trauma that prevents you from finding the strength to move forward and heal. I believe by being able to learn to connect back to our feelings and our true selves, learning to listen and trust ourselves will not only help us understand who we are but also what we want and deserve which is to be loved, valued and happy.
Dr Anthony Wharton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plymouth PL7
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.
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.
Personal & Relationship Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Plymouth PL4
Personal and Relationship Counselling are a group of BACP Accredited therapists, psychotherapists and supervisors. We have been providing counselling for individuals, relationships and organisations, in the Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall areas for 30 years. Our Counsellors have been vetted for both professional and personal qualities, because we know these are essential for positive therapeutic results, and want to continue to build on our excellent reputation. If you feel that you would like to begin counselling, please visit our website to see who you could be talking to.
Personal and Relationship Counselling are a group of BACP Accredited therapists, psychotherapists and supervisors. We have been providing counselling for individuals, relationships and organisations, in the Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall areas for 30 years. Our Counsellors have been vetted for both professional and personal qualities, because we know these are essential for positive therapeutic results, and want to continue to build on our excellent reputation. If you feel that you would like to begin counselling, please visit our website to see who you could be talking to.
I reply to enquires quickly and will return your message 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 help. All the clients I see want to resolve difficulties they are experiencing and achieve improvements to their emotional well being and the relationship they have with themselves and others. The skills and approaches developed over the course of my career enable me to adapt to your specific needs.
I reply to enquires quickly and will return your message 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 help. All the clients I see want to resolve difficulties they are experiencing and achieve improvements to their emotional well being and the relationship they have with themselves and others. The skills and approaches developed over the course of my career enable me to adapt to your specific needs.
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.
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.
Hello and welcome, I am qualified counsellor/psychotherapist and registered member of the BACP as well as being an Accredited Member of the NCS. I am also a hypnotherapist, life coach and offer meditation and mindfulness as a part of my work. I am currently undertaking a MSc in Contemporary Psychosexual Therapy and work with clients with sexual dysfunction and issues. Currently I offer these sessions at a reduced rate whilst I am completing my MSc. In addition I am undertaking a CPCAB approved Level 5 in Sex Addiction or complusive sexual behaviours, focusing on sex, porn and love addition.
Hello and welcome, I am qualified counsellor/psychotherapist and registered member of the BACP as well as being an Accredited Member of the NCS. I am also a hypnotherapist, life coach and offer meditation and mindfulness as a part of my work. I am currently undertaking a MSc in Contemporary Psychosexual Therapy and work with clients with sexual dysfunction and issues. Currently I offer these sessions at a reduced rate whilst I am completing my MSc. In addition I am undertaking a CPCAB approved Level 5 in Sex Addiction or complusive sexual behaviours, focusing on sex, porn and love addition.
Are you finding it difficult to cope with at the moment? Do you feel stuck, confused, broken or stressed? Perhaps you’re bothered by overwhelming thoughts or emotions and feel anxious, unhappy or depressed. Or perhaps you're experiencing low self-esteem or not feeling good enough. When life throws challenges our way (past or recent), it can leave you feeling alone, hopeless and unable to find a way forward. If this is you, you are not alone. Change is possible. Let me help you find a way through. I can work with you to help regain control, break negative patterns, find solutions and become the person you were always meant to be.
Are you finding it difficult to cope with at the moment? Do you feel stuck, confused, broken or stressed? Perhaps you’re bothered by overwhelming thoughts or emotions and feel anxious, unhappy or depressed. Or perhaps you're experiencing low self-esteem or not feeling good enough. When life throws challenges our way (past or recent), it can leave you feeling alone, hopeless and unable to find a way forward. If this is you, you are not alone. Change is possible. Let me help you find a way through. I can work with you to help regain control, break negative patterns, find solutions and become the person you were always meant to be.
Does it feel as though your feelings are too overwhelming at times? The preoccupation of fearing the worse, feeling not good enough and doubting yourself is tiring to carry around and becoming more difficult to mask. The uncertainty of how to change things adds to the frustration and muddle you are feeling. I understand talking about yourself can be difficult because of a fear of being judged or you may not know where to begin. I will do my best to put you at ease as finding the right counsellor is really important to be able to talk about how you feel, gain new insights, understand your behaviours and build self confidence.
Does it feel as though your feelings are too overwhelming at times? The preoccupation of fearing the worse, feeling not good enough and doubting yourself is tiring to carry around and becoming more difficult to mask. The uncertainty of how to change things adds to the frustration and muddle you are feeling. I understand talking about yourself can be difficult because of a fear of being judged or you may not know where to begin. I will do my best to put you at ease as finding the right counsellor is really important to be able to talk about how you feel, gain new insights, understand your behaviours and build self confidence.
I have been a qualified counsellor for over 18 years and have worked in many different settings including the NHS, voluntary sector and various other agencies. I am a person centred counsellor who is also trained in E.M.D.R (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing). EMDR is very effective when working with trauma. I work with what clients need and the relationship is of paramount importance to me. Counselling can be a daunting experience as clients are talking about issues which are impacting on them and their emotional wellbeing.
I have been a qualified counsellor for over 18 years and have worked in many different settings including the NHS, voluntary sector and various other agencies. I am a person centred counsellor who is also trained in E.M.D.R (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing). EMDR is very effective when working with trauma. I work with what clients need and the relationship is of paramount importance to me. Counselling can be a daunting experience as clients are talking about issues which are impacting on them and their emotional wellbeing.
Meet Our Counsellors
With much lived experience and qualifications in counselling and psychology, I am able to create a safe space for you to confide your difficulties and problems, inviting you to share what concerns you most and in return to provide you with compassion and acceptance.
With much lived experience and qualifications in counselling and psychology, I am able to create a safe space for you to confide your difficulties and problems, inviting you to share what concerns you most and in return to provide you with compassion and acceptance.
Clients access therapy for a multitude of reasons; there may be issues in the here and now, fears for the future or you may have experienced things in your past that affect you now. In therapy we can explore the roots of issues, process what may remain unprocessed currently, build self-esteem and help meet your wants, needs and 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 feelings that have perhaps been locked away through trauma. Whatever you need, reach out and we can see how best I can meet your needs.
Clients access therapy for a multitude of reasons; there may be issues in the here and now, fears for the future or you may have experienced things in your past that affect you now. In therapy we can explore the roots of issues, process what may remain unprocessed currently, build self-esteem and help meet your wants, needs and 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 feelings that have perhaps been locked away through trauma. Whatever you need, reach out and we can see how best I can meet your needs.
Dragonfly Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Plymouth PL4
Elizabeth is dedicated to supporting people with anxiety, depression, stress and mental health issues, for your emotional wellbeing. You might find yourself repeating unhelpful patterns of behaviour, or a past experience has had an impact on your life and the time as come to make sense of them. Maybe you would like to take some time to get to know yourself. Dragonfly Counselling & Psychotherapy offers a confidential, supportive, and safe space to reflect. My person centred approach means that together we will prioritise your needs, develop your own self, understand and express your feelings and process any inner conflicts.
Elizabeth is dedicated to supporting people with anxiety, depression, stress and mental health issues, for your emotional wellbeing. You might find yourself repeating unhelpful patterns of behaviour, or a past experience has had an impact on your life and the time as come to make sense of them. Maybe you would like to take some time to get to know yourself. Dragonfly Counselling & Psychotherapy offers a confidential, supportive, and safe space to reflect. My person centred approach means that together we will prioritise your needs, develop your own self, understand and express your feelings and process any inner conflicts.
As human beings our lives cannot be untouched by suffering.
sometimes the suffering can feel so great that we begin to have difficulty living our everyday lives, and we may find tasks we usually manage, a struggle.
Counselling involves being able to share difficult issues, thoughts and feelings in a safe, secure environment. It is not always easy to talk to those we love, friends or acquaintances, as we often don't want to hurt them, or do not want them to think badly of us, so we all do a good job of editing our stories. Working with a non judgemental, empathic counsellor can enable a person to explore issues openly and safely.
As human beings our lives cannot be untouched by suffering.
sometimes the suffering can feel so great that we begin to have difficulty living our everyday lives, and we may find tasks we usually manage, a struggle.
Counselling involves being able to share difficult issues, thoughts and feelings in a safe, secure environment. It is not always easy to talk to those we love, friends or acquaintances, as we often don't want to hurt them, or do not want them to think badly of us, so we all do a good job of editing our stories. Working with a non judgemental, empathic counsellor can enable a person to explore issues openly and safely.
Sarah McCartney
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plymouth PL6
Not accepting new clients
I have over 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).
I have over 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).
I am a experienced Bereavement Counsellor, helping individuals navigate the profound impact grief can have on all aspects of life—mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually. Grief can bring up unwanted feelings which can be difficult to navigate and also leaves us not knowing how to move forward. I also support those dealing with past or present trauma, exploring how these experiences continue to affect their present lives. My focus includes helping clients who may be struggling with reliving past events, as well as how these issues can influence current relationships and self-perception, including low confidence and self-esteem
I am a experienced Bereavement Counsellor, helping individuals navigate the profound impact grief can have on all aspects of life—mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually. Grief can bring up unwanted feelings which can be difficult to navigate and also leaves us not knowing how to move forward. I also support those dealing with past or present trauma, exploring how these experiences continue to affect their present lives. My focus includes helping clients who may be struggling with reliving past events, as well as how these issues can influence current relationships and self-perception, including low confidence and self-esteem
I am a Qualified Counsellor and I offer online counselling for anyone dealing with life’s many challenges. This includes Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement and Grief, PTSD, Low Self Esteem, Work Related Stress, Social Anxiety and Addiction. I offer an integrated approach using CBT, Person Centred Approach, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt Therapy.
I am a Qualified Counsellor and I offer online counselling for anyone dealing with life’s many challenges. This includes Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement and Grief, PTSD, Low Self Esteem, Work Related Stress, Social Anxiety and Addiction. I offer an integrated approach using CBT, Person Centred Approach, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt Therapy.
My ideal client is someone ready to explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, often dealing with issues like anxiety, low self esteem relationship struggles, or past trauma. They need a safe, non-judgemental space to work through these challenges with empathy and support. Their goals are to gain self awareness, improve emotional well-being, develop healthier coping mechanisms and strengthen relationships. Ultimately, they want to feel empowered, find clarity and create lasting positive change in their lives.
My ideal client is someone ready to explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, often dealing with issues like anxiety, low self esteem relationship struggles, or past trauma. They need a safe, non-judgemental space to work through these challenges with empathy and support. Their goals are to gain self awareness, improve emotional well-being, develop healthier coping mechanisms and strengthen relationships. Ultimately, they want to feel empowered, find clarity and create lasting positive change in their lives.
Recognising your needs can sometimes create a gap between what’s best for you and the expectations of others. This may lead you to navigate life in a way that avoids addressing your needs or feelings, potentially increasing anxiety and leaving you feeling stuck, lost, or angry. You might long to feel more connected—to yourself, to others, to a sense of purpose—but not know where to begin.
Recognising your needs can sometimes create a gap between what’s best for you and the expectations of others. This may lead you to navigate life in a way that avoids addressing your needs or feelings, potentially increasing anxiety and leaving you feeling stuck, lost, or angry. You might long to feel more connected—to yourself, to others, to a sense of purpose—but not know where to begin.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Plymouth
100+
Average cost per session
£50
Counsellors in Plymouth who prioritize treating:
| 88% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 80% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Stress |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 37% | AXA PPP |
| 37% | Bupa |
| 33% | Aviva |
How Counsellors in Plymouth see their clients
| 83% | In Person and Online | |
| 17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |