Divorce Counselling in Sidmouth

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Linda Macaulay
Counsellor, MBACP
Sidmouth EX10
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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Jess Harrison
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Sidmouth EX10
As well as online video apps, I work face to face with adults, young people (18+) and couples. Sometimes friends or family are unable to support you so an impartial professional can really help. Powerlessness, change, loneliness, grief and anxiety are just a few of the overwhelming feelings many are experiencing. There is no need to be alone in this. Call for a chat to see if, together, we can find a way forward.
As well as online video apps, I work face to face with adults, young people (18+) and couples. Sometimes friends or family are unable to support you so an impartial professional can really help. Powerlessness, change, loneliness, grief and anxiety are just a few of the overwhelming feelings many are experiencing. There is no need to be alone in this. Call for a chat to see if, together, we can find a way forward.
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Catia Cosme Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Hello, my name is Catia. I offer counselling sessions to adults, children and young people as well as couples/marriage therapy. Counselling can bring clarity where there is confusion, resolve past issues, change behaviours and improve relationships. I will provide you a confidential, safe and supportive space for you to talk and work thought the difficulties you are facing. For some people having a safe space to speak and reflect about their issues it is enough to help them move forward, while others may benefit from the use of more creative interventions
Hello, my name is Catia. I offer counselling sessions to adults, children and young people as well as couples/marriage therapy. Counselling can bring clarity where there is confusion, resolve past issues, change behaviours and improve relationships. I will provide you a confidential, safe and supportive space for you to talk and work thought the difficulties you are facing. For some people having a safe space to speak and reflect about their issues it is enough to help them move forward, while others may benefit from the use of more creative interventions
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Paul Cameron
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
It takes strength to seek help and you have already taken a big step towards that. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in bringing about lasting change. You may just feel stuck and unsure how to move forward. I can sit with you in this and help you find your way. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to explore what is troubling you. I will work collaboratively with you to understand your needs and set achievable goals to bring about the change your looking for.
It takes strength to seek help and you have already taken a big step towards that. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in bringing about lasting change. You may just feel stuck and unsure how to move forward. I can sit with you in this and help you find your way. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to explore what is troubling you. I will work collaboratively with you to understand your needs and set achievable goals to bring about the change your looking for.
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Richard Oster
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Life can be both beautiful and bleak, calm and stormy. Pain and suffering are inevitable parts of the human experience, and when these challenges arise, it’s not always possible to face them alone. As social beings, many of our struggles emerge from our interactions and experiences with others. Yet, with the right support, human connection has the power to bring about healing and growth.
Life can be both beautiful and bleak, calm and stormy. Pain and suffering are inevitable parts of the human experience, and when these challenges arise, it’s not always possible to face them alone. As social beings, many of our struggles emerge from our interactions and experiences with others. Yet, with the right support, human connection has the power to bring about healing and growth.
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Heart Felt Trauma Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
At Heart Felt Trauma Therapy, we believe emotional pain makes sense - when you understand where it began. Our work goes beyond traditional counselling. We specialise in trauma-responsive talking therapy designed to uncover the emotional roots beneath anxiety, relationship struggles, overwhelm, and patterns that seem impossible to change. Using our specialist Felt Trauma Therapy approach, we help you understand how early emotional experiences often long forgotten or never fully recognised can continue to shape how you feel, respond, and relate today. We also offer specialist therapeutic support for children and young people - Fee £35
At Heart Felt Trauma Therapy, we believe emotional pain makes sense - when you understand where it began. Our work goes beyond traditional counselling. We specialise in trauma-responsive talking therapy designed to uncover the emotional roots beneath anxiety, relationship struggles, overwhelm, and patterns that seem impossible to change. Using our specialist Felt Trauma Therapy approach, we help you understand how early emotional experiences often long forgotten or never fully recognised can continue to shape how you feel, respond, and relate today. We also offer specialist therapeutic support for children and young people - Fee £35
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TJ Langrill Counselling & Canine Assisted Therapy
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
You hold it together for everyone else, but underneath you’re exhausted, anxious or carrying too much. I offer warm, steady counselling alongside Merlin, my therapy dog, helping you find space to think, feel and move forward. I work with adults and young people aged 12+ struggling with anxiety, stress and trauma, who may be stuck in patterns that no longer work. I offer a calm, down-to-earth approach, including informed support for ADHD and autism, where you can talk honestly, make sense of what’s happening and begin to feel more like yourself again.
You hold it together for everyone else, but underneath you’re exhausted, anxious or carrying too much. I offer warm, steady counselling alongside Merlin, my therapy dog, helping you find space to think, feel and move forward. I work with adults and young people aged 12+ struggling with anxiety, stress and trauma, who may be stuck in patterns that no longer work. I offer a calm, down-to-earth approach, including informed support for ADHD and autism, where you can talk honestly, make sense of what’s happening and begin to feel more like yourself again.
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Rosalind Coon
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
As a registered Clinical Psychologist, I work with children, adults, couples and families to address a variety of psychological difficulties. With 30 years’ experience as a qualified psychologist, including 9 years in child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS), I am skilled in a variety of psychological interventions, drawing on different approaches as appropriate. I support adults and young people experiencing low mood, depression, anxiety, stress, loss, relationship issues and interpersonal conflict. In my family work I aim for parents to feel empowered, for children to feel supported, and to foster loving family relationships.
As a registered Clinical Psychologist, I work with children, adults, couples and families to address a variety of psychological difficulties. With 30 years’ experience as a qualified psychologist, including 9 years in child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS), I am skilled in a variety of psychological interventions, drawing on different approaches as appropriate. I support adults and young people experiencing low mood, depression, anxiety, stress, loss, relationship issues and interpersonal conflict. In my family work I aim for parents to feel empowered, for children to feel supported, and to foster loving family relationships.
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Tina Welch Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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John Doré
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Coming to counselling can feel a little daunting; sharing some of our private thoughts and feelings with someone that we do not know can be hard and can feel a little strange. I will help to make you feel comfortable and at ease by offering you a safe, confidential space for you to talk openly, and at a pace that suits you. I am committed to ensuring that you will feel heard, accepted and understood and I will make every effort to appreciate what it is like to be you and to help you understand your feelings and emotions.
Coming to counselling can feel a little daunting; sharing some of our private thoughts and feelings with someone that we do not know can be hard and can feel a little strange. I will help to make you feel comfortable and at ease by offering you a safe, confidential space for you to talk openly, and at a pace that suits you. I am committed to ensuring that you will feel heard, accepted and understood and I will make every effort to appreciate what it is like to be you and to help you understand your feelings and emotions.
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Hannah Duncan
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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Clair Palmer
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you're carrying everything on your own. You may be struggling with anxiety, low confidence, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck in patterns you don't fully understand. Many people learn to mask how they really feel just to keep going. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can talk openly and make sense of what's happening beneath the surface. Using a blend of counselling, coaching and therapeutic approaches, we explore the roots of what's holding you back and work towards a meaningful, lasting change.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you're carrying everything on your own. You may be struggling with anxiety, low confidence, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck in patterns you don't fully understand. Many people learn to mask how they really feel just to keep going. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can talk openly and make sense of what's happening beneath the surface. Using a blend of counselling, coaching and therapeutic approaches, we explore the roots of what's holding you back and work towards a meaningful, lasting change.
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Paul Brennan
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I support clients dealing with all forms of grief, loss and change. This may be bereavement, loss of a job, relationship difficulties or endings. Or just feeling overwhelmed by life itself. You may be struggling with anxiety, stress or sadness. I also work with men struggling with change or understand their place. I support LGBTQ+ clients and those with sexuality concerns. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to unpack and explore your feelings and better understand what is going on. You may be feeling lost, anxious, uncertain or scared. That's understandable. Let's work together to find a way forward for you.
I support clients dealing with all forms of grief, loss and change. This may be bereavement, loss of a job, relationship difficulties or endings. Or just feeling overwhelmed by life itself. You may be struggling with anxiety, stress or sadness. I also work with men struggling with change or understand their place. I support LGBTQ+ clients and those with sexuality concerns. I offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to unpack and explore your feelings and better understand what is going on. You may be feeling lost, anxious, uncertain or scared. That's understandable. Let's work together to find a way forward for you.
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Yana Tushingham
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
Hi! I’m Yana. I am a registered Australian Psychologist and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, currently working as a Life Coach at Yana Tushingham Psychology, based in Exmouth, UK. Having experienced my own life challenges, I bring genuine empathy and understanding to my work, creating a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients. I am passionate about supporting people on their unique healing journeys and helping them reach their full potential.
Hi! I’m Yana. I am a registered Australian Psychologist and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, currently working as a Life Coach at Yana Tushingham Psychology, based in Exmouth, UK. Having experienced my own life challenges, I bring genuine empathy and understanding to my work, creating a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients. I am passionate about supporting people on their unique healing journeys and helping them reach their full potential.
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David Oxley
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Totnes TQ9
Welcome Welcome Welcome! I imagine if you are reading this you are looking for someone who can help with whats troubling you and help you find some answers and relief. I have over 20 years experience helping clients with a wide variety of issues and vulnerabilities and offer a warm, safe, confidential and supportive space.
Welcome Welcome Welcome! I imagine if you are reading this you are looking for someone who can help with whats troubling you and help you find some answers and relief. I have over 20 years experience helping clients with a wide variety of issues and vulnerabilities and offer a warm, safe, confidential and supportive space.
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Jonathan Wilkes
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Whimple EX5
Often people find that painful experiences and relationships in their past mean that things in the present can be complicated and sometimes hard to bear. They affect how we feel about ourselves, how we feel about the world and how we relate to other people we encounter.  If we work together we’ll explore what brought you to therapy now and think together about where the difficulties in your present might have come from. I will listen very carefully to you in order to appreciate what you are feeling so that we can begin to see how you might find a greater freedom in your life.
Often people find that painful experiences and relationships in their past mean that things in the present can be complicated and sometimes hard to bear. They affect how we feel about ourselves, how we feel about the world and how we relate to other people we encounter.  If we work together we’ll explore what brought you to therapy now and think together about where the difficulties in your present might have come from. I will listen very carefully to you in order to appreciate what you are feeling so that we can begin to see how you might find a greater freedom in your life.
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Beverley Woodward
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Rise Again Psychotherapy And Me Centred around you, person-centred counselling emphasizes your role in our sessions. While I lead our discussions, I support you by introducing psychotherapy tools to help structure your thoughts. The primary aim is to empower you to determine the best path for your individual journey since we are all unique. There are numerous reasons why you might seek therapy, and our conversations often touch on unexpected topics. As a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, I am accredited by the NCPS and registered with the BACP.
Rise Again Psychotherapy And Me Centred around you, person-centred counselling emphasizes your role in our sessions. While I lead our discussions, I support you by introducing psychotherapy tools to help structure your thoughts. The primary aim is to empower you to determine the best path for your individual journey since we are all unique. There are numerous reasons why you might seek therapy, and our conversations often touch on unexpected topics. As a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, I am accredited by the NCPS and registered with the BACP.
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Mike Jackson
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Taunton TA1
I’m Mike, a qualified counsellor and supervisor with extensive experience supporting adults and young people for over 10 years. I work in a person-centred way using an integrative approach, drawing on humanistic, CBT, Mindfulness, solution-focused, and creative methods. I hold a Level 5 Diploma and am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.). I offer face-to-face sessions in Puriton, as well as online and telephone counselling. The sessional fees are sliding scale £35–£65.
I’m Mike, a qualified counsellor and supervisor with extensive experience supporting adults and young people for over 10 years. I work in a person-centred way using an integrative approach, drawing on humanistic, CBT, Mindfulness, solution-focused, and creative methods. I hold a Level 5 Diploma and am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.). I offer face-to-face sessions in Puriton, as well as online and telephone counselling. The sessional fees are sliding scale £35–£65.
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Liz Spencer
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Exeter EX1
Feeling stuck in the same patterns, even when you know better? Maybe it’s showing up in your relationships, self-doubt, or the way you shut down or overthink. Therapy with me is about really understanding your experience — not rushing to fix it. We’ll explore your patterns, what drives them, and what you actually need underneath. At your pace, without judgement, so change feels natural, not forced. If you’re ready to understand yourself more deeply, you’re welcome to reach out or book a session.
Feeling stuck in the same patterns, even when you know better? Maybe it’s showing up in your relationships, self-doubt, or the way you shut down or overthink. Therapy with me is about really understanding your experience — not rushing to fix it. We’ll explore your patterns, what drives them, and what you actually need underneath. At your pace, without judgement, so change feels natural, not forced. If you’re ready to understand yourself more deeply, you’re welcome to reach out or book a session.
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Laurie Cunningham
Counsellor, BACP
Exeter EX3
Are you at a point in your life where something needs to change? Perhaps you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from the person you used to be. You may be navigating a relationship change, loss, burnout, midlife, or simply sensing that the life you've built no longer feels aligned with who you are becoming. I offer a warm, compassionate space where we can make sense of what you're experiencing together. My approach is relational, trauma-informed and integrative, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic approaches while honouring the connection between mind, body and emotions.
Are you at a point in your life where something needs to change? Perhaps you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from the person you used to be. You may be navigating a relationship change, loss, burnout, midlife, or simply sensing that the life you've built no longer feels aligned with who you are becoming. I offer a warm, compassionate space where we can make sense of what you're experiencing together. My approach is relational, trauma-informed and integrative, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic approaches while honouring the connection between mind, body and emotions.
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Divorce Counsellors
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.

What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.

When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.

How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.