Female Counsellors in Totnes
Are you plagued by intrusive thoughts, constant doubts, uncertainty and anxiety?
Do you look for relief from compulsions that control your life but can’t find a way out? You find yourself checking, ruminating, counting and looking for answers when there aren’t any. Perhaps you’ve tried talking therapies before but it didn’t work - now you want specific support for OCD from someone who knows how to help.
I primarily support people who struggle with OCD and all of the consequences that go alongside such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, anger, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, self harm, relationship difficulties and loss.
Are you plagued by intrusive thoughts, constant doubts, uncertainty and anxiety?
Do you look for relief from compulsions that control your life but can’t find a way out? You find yourself checking, ruminating, counting and looking for answers when there aren’t any. Perhaps you’ve tried talking therapies before but it didn’t work - now you want specific support for OCD from someone who knows how to help.
I primarily support people who struggle with OCD and all of the consequences that go alongside such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, low self esteem, anger, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, self harm, relationship difficulties and loss.
Suffering is often what stops us in our tracks. It brings us to a halt and encourages us to turn towards what is painful. This turn requires a great deal of bravery and willingness to respond to what is calling for our attention, and is often a pivotal moment in our lives. Counselling is a held space in which I support the client to not only explore what is coming up for them, but to move closer and find new ways of relating to it. From personal experience, I have grown the most in times of difficulty. I know of despair, bereavement, stagnation, shock, hurt, trauma….the human experience of being here in this world.
Suffering is often what stops us in our tracks. It brings us to a halt and encourages us to turn towards what is painful. This turn requires a great deal of bravery and willingness to respond to what is calling for our attention, and is often a pivotal moment in our lives. Counselling is a held space in which I support the client to not only explore what is coming up for them, but to move closer and find new ways of relating to it. From personal experience, I have grown the most in times of difficulty. I know of despair, bereavement, stagnation, shock, hurt, trauma….the human experience of being here in this world.
Hello, I'm Elle and I'm an Integrative counsellor and therapist based in Devon, working online throughout the UK.
I can help with many issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, trauma, grief and general life overwhelm. I have a special interest in OCD based on my personal experience, and work with all types of obsessions and compulsions. No matter how weird or unacceptable they may feel, I guarantee they will come as no surprise to me! I work with warmth, compassion and humour and aim to bring high levels of knowledge and skill to my work.
Hello, I'm Elle and I'm an Integrative counsellor and therapist based in Devon, working online throughout the UK.
I can help with many issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, trauma, grief and general life overwhelm. I have a special interest in OCD based on my personal experience, and work with all types of obsessions and compulsions. No matter how weird or unacceptable they may feel, I guarantee they will come as no surprise to me! I work with warmth, compassion and humour and aim to bring high levels of knowledge and skill to my work.
I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults, with a particular focus on complex and relational trauma, neurodivergence, and the mind-body connection.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or carrying the effects of past experiences. Perhaps your body feels on edge, shut down, or unwell in ways that are hard to explain, or you’re struggling with relationships. Therapy can offer a steady, compassionate space to slow down and make sense of what you’re living with, at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults, with a particular focus on complex and relational trauma, neurodivergence, and the mind-body connection.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or carrying the effects of past experiences. Perhaps your body feels on edge, shut down, or unwell in ways that are hard to explain, or you’re struggling with relationships. Therapy can offer a steady, compassionate space to slow down and make sense of what you’re living with, at a pace that feels right for you.
I see therapy as a close and creative collaboration, where together we can be with what concerns you and find out how are you relating with it. I can support you to understand how you respond to life and how you hold off from it. Let’s find out what happens in you, that limits the possibilities. We do this together, by listening closely, whilst I support you to pay attention to your present experience, because this gets us closer to understanding and is empowering. I trust this is more fruitful than working hard to try to figure things out. It gets below the rounds of thinking you have probably got caught in if you're struggling.
I see therapy as a close and creative collaboration, where together we can be with what concerns you and find out how are you relating with it. I can support you to understand how you respond to life and how you hold off from it. Let’s find out what happens in you, that limits the possibilities. We do this together, by listening closely, whilst I support you to pay attention to your present experience, because this gets us closer to understanding and is empowering. I trust this is more fruitful than working hard to try to figure things out. It gets below the rounds of thinking you have probably got caught in if you're struggling.
I provide a safe, affirming space for you the client to explore your world . Counselling can be emotional support for day to day struggles with low mood and anxious feelings, or historical work through trauma, childhood and relational experiences. If you are at a crossroad in your life, as your counsellor, I will stand alongside you, with unconditional positive regard and non judgement, to help you to discover your strength from within. Understanding and acceptance of aspects of ourselves including who we once were, and who we are now, can provide the opportunity for growth into the most authentic version of yourself.
I provide a safe, affirming space for you the client to explore your world . Counselling can be emotional support for day to day struggles with low mood and anxious feelings, or historical work through trauma, childhood and relational experiences. If you are at a crossroad in your life, as your counsellor, I will stand alongside you, with unconditional positive regard and non judgement, to help you to discover your strength from within. Understanding and acceptance of aspects of ourselves including who we once were, and who we are now, can provide the opportunity for growth into the most authentic version of yourself.
Sometimes it can be difficult to say how we feel. Sometimes we may not know what we are feeling, let alone how to articulate this. Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art-making as its main mode of expression and communication; art is not used as a diagnostic tool but as a medium to explore and address confusing or distressing feelings and behaviours that may not be revealed using words alone. By awakening your creativity, Art Therapy can help you to connect with yourself in order to better understand your emotions and relationships within the world, leading to positive change.
Sometimes it can be difficult to say how we feel. Sometimes we may not know what we are feeling, let alone how to articulate this. Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art-making as its main mode of expression and communication; art is not used as a diagnostic tool but as a medium to explore and address confusing or distressing feelings and behaviours that may not be revealed using words alone. By awakening your creativity, Art Therapy can help you to connect with yourself in order to better understand your emotions and relationships within the world, leading to positive change.
If you are having unwelcome thoughts, confused or feeling a lack of connection to yourself , others and life, then this can be an opportunity to be heard, without judgement in a safe, confidential space. When people have the chance to unravel what is getting in the way of thinking or feeling well, they can often re-evaluate their lives positively. I believe helping people to feel more understanding and in control of their reactions and interactions is a good starting point, with the possibility of looking at early conditioning that is getting in the way.
I offer a free online introductory session of 45 minutes for you.
If you are having unwelcome thoughts, confused or feeling a lack of connection to yourself , others and life, then this can be an opportunity to be heard, without judgement in a safe, confidential space. When people have the chance to unravel what is getting in the way of thinking or feeling well, they can often re-evaluate their lives positively. I believe helping people to feel more understanding and in control of their reactions and interactions is a good starting point, with the possibility of looking at early conditioning that is getting in the way.
I offer a free online introductory session of 45 minutes for you.
Do you feel your potential in life is thwarted by past or present difficulties or trauma? Has your equilibrium, confidence and self esteem been undermined by this? Do you feel disempowered, anxious, and stuck?
Sometimes, life's difficulties can prevent us from forming healthy relationships with ourselves and others, and prevent us thriving in life, work and within families, friendships, and partnerships. We can feel our creativity and spark for life is blocked.
I am a UKCP Psychotherapist, working to support people suffering with mental and emotional distress find more ease, balance, meaning & health. I also work with couples
Do you feel your potential in life is thwarted by past or present difficulties or trauma? Has your equilibrium, confidence and self esteem been undermined by this? Do you feel disempowered, anxious, and stuck?
Sometimes, life's difficulties can prevent us from forming healthy relationships with ourselves and others, and prevent us thriving in life, work and within families, friendships, and partnerships. We can feel our creativity and spark for life is blocked.
I am a UKCP Psychotherapist, working to support people suffering with mental and emotional distress find more ease, balance, meaning & health. I also work with couples
I work with adults & young people aged 16+. At times life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, emotionally exhausting and relentless, and we may seek professional support to help us find our way through. Feeling lost, lonely, confused, anxious, depressed, grieving or traumatised are just some of the many issues people bring. Whilst our personal stories and the reasons for our distress are ultimately as unique as we are, I have found that clients of all ages share a common goal; the desire to gain new perspectives and deeper understandings of themselves and to explore the possibilities and means of change.
I work with adults & young people aged 16+. At times life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, emotionally exhausting and relentless, and we may seek professional support to help us find our way through. Feeling lost, lonely, confused, anxious, depressed, grieving or traumatised are just some of the many issues people bring. Whilst our personal stories and the reasons for our distress are ultimately as unique as we are, I have found that clients of all ages share a common goal; the desire to gain new perspectives and deeper understandings of themselves and to explore the possibilities and means of change.
I love helping people to feel confident in their life. Many people who come to me look like they’re coping, but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, Some are living with grief, trauma, anxiety or the long-term impact of difficult childhood experiences. Others feel lost in relationships or unsure of themselves. They want a calm, safe space to talk openly, feel understood, and make sense of their experiences. Together we work gently towards feeling safer in yourself, easing anxiety, processing the past, and find new direction. I look forward to helping you.
I love helping people to feel confident in their life. Many people who come to me look like they’re coping, but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, Some are living with grief, trauma, anxiety or the long-term impact of difficult childhood experiences. Others feel lost in relationships or unsure of themselves. They want a calm, safe space to talk openly, feel understood, and make sense of their experiences. Together we work gently towards feeling safer in yourself, easing anxiety, processing the past, and find new direction. I look forward to helping you.
I offer a welcoming space when times are difficult; you may need someone to talk to about relationship issues, support with feeling low or anxious, or maybe you'd like to explore feelings about your past. I provide a neuro-affirming space; whether you have a formal diagnosis or are self-diagnosed. My experience includes supporting teenagers, as well as adults. I also have an interest in supporting parents, including those with premature babies; something I have personal experience of. We can work together to help you feel less stressed or worried, to find more balance in life, to notice your strengths, and discover coping skills.
I offer a welcoming space when times are difficult; you may need someone to talk to about relationship issues, support with feeling low or anxious, or maybe you'd like to explore feelings about your past. I provide a neuro-affirming space; whether you have a formal diagnosis or are self-diagnosed. My experience includes supporting teenagers, as well as adults. I also have an interest in supporting parents, including those with premature babies; something I have personal experience of. We can work together to help you feel less stressed or worried, to find more balance in life, to notice your strengths, and discover coping skills.
I love working with people of all ages - from 11 years old into retirement. Young people often come to counselling because they are experiencing difficulties. Together we'll try to understand these more fully and develop skills to manage them and the associated feelings. This process often helps the young person learn more about themselves and what they want. Adult clients often come because they are stuck in unhelpful patterns. Together we'll look under surface at the feelings, beliefs and behaviours that may be causing the stuck-ness. Looking at aspects of ourselves that aren't usually seen often encourages self growth.
I love working with people of all ages - from 11 years old into retirement. Young people often come to counselling because they are experiencing difficulties. Together we'll try to understand these more fully and develop skills to manage them and the associated feelings. This process often helps the young person learn more about themselves and what they want. Adult clients often come because they are stuck in unhelpful patterns. Together we'll look under surface at the feelings, beliefs and behaviours that may be causing the stuck-ness. Looking at aspects of ourselves that aren't usually seen often encourages self growth.
I have over 23 years of experience working in the NHS, specialising in mental health. This has allowed me to gain extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, siblings and parents to overcome a wide range of psychological, emotional and behavioural difficulties. I also have a very experienced Family Therapist working alongside me, who is able to work with family and relational difficulties, and a number of other Clinical Psychologists with a huge amount of experience working alongside me, so we are able to help with most difficulties.
I have over 23 years of experience working in the NHS, specialising in mental health. This has allowed me to gain extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, siblings and parents to overcome a wide range of psychological, emotional and behavioural difficulties. I also have a very experienced Family Therapist working alongside me, who is able to work with family and relational difficulties, and a number of other Clinical Psychologists with a huge amount of experience working alongside me, so we are able to help with most difficulties.
I value working deeply and curiously to untangle challenges in people's experiences. So often we are stuck in relationships or in situations that don't serve us. However, with support, we can find out about where these issues originate and how to move forward with compassion. I work with attachment theory to unpick relational patterns and look at reactions and choices we make in life. I work with clients' Parts to begin to understand their inner world and build new ways of communicating, growing self-esteem and confidence. I love working with clients from a base of an authentic and trusting relationship on a medium/long-term basis.
I value working deeply and curiously to untangle challenges in people's experiences. So often we are stuck in relationships or in situations that don't serve us. However, with support, we can find out about where these issues originate and how to move forward with compassion. I work with attachment theory to unpick relational patterns and look at reactions and choices we make in life. I work with clients' Parts to begin to understand their inner world and build new ways of communicating, growing self-esteem and confidence. I love working with clients from a base of an authentic and trusting relationship on a medium/long-term basis.
In my experience we may all at times face hurdles too daunting to negotiate alone. I work with a wide range of issues focussing on clients who have suffered sexual abuse, as well as young people and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, depression and low self esteem. We may have issues and patterns of behaviour from the past that we are ready to leave behind. I offer a safe, confidential therapeutic space to be heard and feel safe. In some cases I work in the here and now, in others I believe in order to understand and find our inner resources to change present behaviour we need to delve into our past.
In my experience we may all at times face hurdles too daunting to negotiate alone. I work with a wide range of issues focussing on clients who have suffered sexual abuse, as well as young people and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, depression and low self esteem. We may have issues and patterns of behaviour from the past that we are ready to leave behind. I offer a safe, confidential therapeutic space to be heard and feel safe. In some cases I work in the here and now, in others I believe in order to understand and find our inner resources to change present behaviour we need to delve into our past.
I believe everyone can benefit from psychotherapy and that talking to a professional is the best first step to take if you're struggling. As a UKCP psychotherapist in advanced clinical training and with over 1000 hours of clinical experience, I can support you to make sense of your concerns, feelings and behaviours. Starting therapy can feel like a big step so please get in touch for a free consultation where we can talk things through and ensure you get the right support you need. If I don't think I'm the right person for you then I'll signpost you to someone I think is more suitable.
I believe everyone can benefit from psychotherapy and that talking to a professional is the best first step to take if you're struggling. As a UKCP psychotherapist in advanced clinical training and with over 1000 hours of clinical experience, I can support you to make sense of your concerns, feelings and behaviours. Starting therapy can feel like a big step so please get in touch for a free consultation where we can talk things through and ensure you get the right support you need. If I don't think I'm the right person for you then I'll signpost you to someone I think is more suitable.
EMDR therapy (devised by Francine Shapiro) can help if you are feeling that you have experienced events in the past that are affecting how you are now, today. You may feel less creative and 'alive' , or you may feel it is time to focus on moving away from unhelpful patterns of thinking or behaving. You may just need to make sense of things and have something specific in mind- or- you are not yet clear but feel you need to have support to shift perspective and are trying to cope with the effects of issues such as trauma, PTSD, loss or changes in relationships (such as divorce), family dynamic issues, low mood, or lack of confidence.
EMDR therapy (devised by Francine Shapiro) can help if you are feeling that you have experienced events in the past that are affecting how you are now, today. You may feel less creative and 'alive' , or you may feel it is time to focus on moving away from unhelpful patterns of thinking or behaving. You may just need to make sense of things and have something specific in mind- or- you are not yet clear but feel you need to have support to shift perspective and are trying to cope with the effects of issues such as trauma, PTSD, loss or changes in relationships (such as divorce), family dynamic issues, low mood, or lack of confidence.
Therapy with me is collaborative, respectful, and shaped by what truly matters to you. Together we can explore your experience and share new perspectives. With care and curiosity, we will discover new perspectives, gain insight and nurture emotional resilience.
In this calm, safe, and confidential space you can bring your whole self —to be understood without judgement and move toward clarity and growth. I’m committed to helping you gain deeper self-understanding, build skills to manage life’s challenges, and make the positive lasting changes you want.
Therapy with me is collaborative, respectful, and shaped by what truly matters to you. Together we can explore your experience and share new perspectives. With care and curiosity, we will discover new perspectives, gain insight and nurture emotional resilience.
In this calm, safe, and confidential space you can bring your whole self —to be understood without judgement and move toward clarity and growth. I’m committed to helping you gain deeper self-understanding, build skills to manage life’s challenges, and make the positive lasting changes you want.
If you’ve grown used to tuning in to what others need, you may find it hard to know what you need — or even what you’re feeling. You might find your sense of worth rises and falls depending on how people respond to you. Over time, this can leave you anxious, unseen, and uncertain of who you really are.
In our work together I offer a calm, steady space where you can begin to turn towards yourself. A place where your thoughts, feelings and needs are invited to be seen — even if you’re not sure yet what they are.
If you’ve grown used to tuning in to what others need, you may find it hard to know what you need — or even what you’re feeling. You might find your sense of worth rises and falls depending on how people respond to you. Over time, this can leave you anxious, unseen, and uncertain of who you really are.
In our work together I offer a calm, steady space where you can begin to turn towards yourself. A place where your thoughts, feelings and needs are invited to be seen — even if you’re not sure yet what they are.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.