Counselling in Topsham

Ellie Banner-Ball
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
When you’re in a place where you feel stressed, unworthy and confused, or that life isn’t going as planned, it's crucial to make space and time for yourself. I offer a safe reassuring environment for you to show up and be fully yourself. I’d like to welcome you to The Little Counselling Shed by the estuary in Topsham, Devon. It’s a simple, cosy, wholehearted place away from distractions. It's positioned in the courtyard of a vibrant yoga studio with a community cafe upstairs. It's the perfect place to unwind. All of you is welcome here.

Gavin Weir-Jones
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCS Prof Accred
Verified
Verified
My work deals universally with the reduction of suffering, your suffering. Specifically this may include Depression, Anxiety, Low Mood, Loss of purpose, Grief, Relationship issues, managing change and family problems. Often we can be lost in our thinking and we can swing, like a pendulum, between worries of the past and anxieties of the future, never really pausing to be present now. This is normal, we all have these times. However sometimes, some of us get stuck in these places and need some guidance to bring us into balance and offer us support,at difficult times in our lives.

Paula Dishman
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I am a very experienced psychotherapist, counsellor and supervisor based in both central Exeter and London. I provide a confidential, safe and impartial space where you can talk about difficult thoughts or emotional issues. I specialise in working with my clients to improve their quality of life and relationships. My role in offering both counselling and psychotherapy is to help you make sense of what you are experiencing, develop the skills to know and accept yourself and to make changes that are right for you.

Judy Gibbons
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Maybe there is a specific event you are aware of, or thoughts & feelings are overwhelming for no known reason. Perhaps you've not been feeling yourself or maybe something has always been missing. Together, we can explore the feelings, thoughts & relational patterns that have been causing you distress. I can support you to gain a deeper understanding of the effects of past experiences & how these may impact your struggles in the present. I hope to encourage self-acceptance as a good enough person, quietening the inner critic & bringing compassion to the relationship you have with yourself & transforming your relationship with others.

Catherine Roguski
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work ONLINE via WhatsApp, FaceTime or Zoom and in Topsham. I have over 39 years experience working effectively in private practice as an integrative holistic healthcare practitioner and previously as a nurse in both the NHS and private healthcare specialising in women’s health. My psychotherapeutic counselling practice draws upon several humanistic, psychodynamic and solution focused approaches incorporating the very best techniques including creative ways of working to best fit your needs. I have a lot of life experience both personally and professionally. I am a good listener. I am not easily shocked.

Jenny Marshall
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
Life sure can be complicated… Counselling can be a great way to explore anything you may be struggling with.

Rachael Walker
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, I'm Rachael. I have a warm, down to earth approach and I can offer you my empathy, support and kindness. I want to listen and validate the difficult emotions you are experiencing. I provide a secure place, where you will be able to talk about your thoughts and feelings in confidence, without the fear of being judged. I know the thought of having counselling can be daunting, but I will help you to feel comfortable and relaxed. All my clients and their issues are extremely important to me, so there is no such thing as a client or an issue being ‘unimportant,’ or a problem being too ‘minor’. The sessions are all about you...

Rowena Jane Hillier
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My work is undertaken within a spiritual framework. I am able to offer a safe place where you can be heard, thus enabling you to look at issues, feelings and emotions. I will give you the support and clarity you require to empower you to make the changes in your life you feel you’d like to make. I am able to work in a creative way this can often help when you feel that word are just not enough to express what you are feeling. I am able to work not only with the problem on top but also with any underlying problem or pattern of behavior you may wish to change.

Katherine dayman
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified
Verified
I am a down to earth, straight talking counsellor and supervisor, with many years experience working with bereavement, loss and trauma. I offer both short term, goal focussed work, as well as longer term therapy, depending on your needs. I have a keen interest in working with those who are neurodiverse, as well as supporting those who live with someone who is neurodiverse. As a supervisor, I will work collaboratively with you to explore all aspects of working as a practitioner to support your continuing, ongoing development.

Between You and Me Integrative Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Reaching out can be hard. Are you feeling overwhelmed? struggling to cope with your situation? your emotions? your experiences? If your trust has been damaged, talking to someone who will take time to understand you can be a huge relief. Perhaps you need support through a crisis or you are at the end of your tether with multiple stresses. Even if you have longterm issues that seem stuck, talking to someone can make a difference. You may gain insight into the roots of your difficulties and find qualities in yourself that have never had a chance to develop. The aim is to help you live a more rewarding life.
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Prospect Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Contact me on 07462 489276. I am a qualified counsellor who will always meet you with kindness, whilst challenging you when necessary. I believe its important that you take charge of your own therapy and you can built a trusting and explorative relationship with your counsellor. Prospect therapy can help with depression, anxiety, self esteem, grief and loss as well as many other areas. Depending on what you need, counselling can help support you through difficult times or step into something new. I believe everyone has the possibility for something to be different. Whether you are 18 or 80, counselling can help.

Jess Harrison
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As well as online video apps, I work face to face with adults, young people (11+) 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.

David Wakley
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you distrustful, fearful and overwhelmed by your own emotions and sensations? Do you wish you could eliminate them? I’ll help you see things in a new way. Issues arising from trauma may manifest in a number of ways including painful thoughts and memories, anxiety, depression, rage, physical pain and sensations (including unexplained physical symptoms, CFS, fibromyalgia and low energy). By viewing our thoughts, sensations, feelings and behaviours not as symptoms, but as 'parts' of us which are attempting to cope with life, we can learn about, and work with them in a compassionate and non-pathologising way.

Darline Joseph Marianathan
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Life can be a rough ride. Keeping the balance and moving forward can be a challenge. It can involve stress, anxiety, depression and much more. But I believe through psychological therapies we can learn and, in some cases even master, the art of managing life successfully. To achieve this, I practise an integrative approach that draws strength from various therapies in the field. I am a qualified Psychotherapist at a Doctoral level and I feel confident to deal with complexity . My natural inclination is to help people in need. My recent training and qualifications do enhance my inclination especially to those psychologically unwell.

Lucy Skye
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I provide a calm, reassuring, non-judgemental space for you to explore your life and current concerns. You may be struggling with life events, mood patterns or health issues, or simply wanting to learn more about yourself. Therapy offers you place for you to bring whatever you are seeking to change or understand. Together we will resource you to adapt to physical and emotional shifts, increase your awareness of your needs, and to be more present and happy in your life. We will work together to find ease with, or solutions to, your challenges and enable you to thrive.

Heather Beveridge
Counsellor, MSc, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
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.

Claire Cook (Willingham)
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello.... I am an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist (MBACP) based in Newton Abbot, Devon. Counselling is not only helpful for traumatic life events, it can also help when you are at a crossroads, feeling stuck or having a huge sense that life is not what it could be. I like to encourage my clients to explore their issues and work towards a better understanding of themselves and the world around them. Together we will look at finding your inner strengths so that you can build in them developing a greater self awareness. However, FINDING THE RIGHT PERON IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF THERAPY.

Maria Alda Gomez Otero
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Thinking about going to therapy can feel humiliating. You might think that you are failing, or not good enough because you need help. You might have internalised that therapy is only for those who are weak or mad, and you know you are not any of those things. Therapy is not a corrective method for what is wrong in someone: it is a journey of transformation, like an adventure, but an internal journey. It takes courage to ask for help and embark on it because it has challenges, but also rewards. Therapy is for the brave ones who decide to leave their past behind, and are ready to change their lives.

Lauren Elliott Vincent
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have a lot of life experience and understanding of the importance of life and the struggles we all face, through my own trials and professional workings. I am an Integrative Counsellor, which means I'm able to draw on a variety of methods and techniques to best assist you maintaining very relaxed, patient led sessions giving you the opportunity to grow and develop as best you can, helping you to help yourself. I work in a variety of ways to help you feel comfortable and open up in a safe space. My approach is based on working in the here and now looking at whats going on for you whilst also paying attention to unfinished cycles

Lou Stacey
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hello. My name is Lou. I would like to support you. If you are feeling vulnerable or are in need of some help; maybe things are no longer in your control, than please get in touch. Not being able to trust or understand your own thoughts and feelings, yet finding yourself stuck in them, can be very overwhelming and I would like to support and help you find some peace and calm, so you can re-connect to yourself and your world around you again without so much pain, fear or sadness. I am available face to face on Tue, Wed and Fri in Exminster, Telephone or Online via Zoom Mon/Thur. Email me for further details or visit my website.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
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What type of therapy is right for me?
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Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.