Female Counselling in Totnes
It takes courage to seek support when life isn’t going well, and we would like to work out why. Counselling can help in difficult times, and also in times when we wish to understand ourselves better. With awareness, we have the choice to change our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I offer safe, confidential and free from judgement counselling sessions, either face-to-face in the heart of Totnes, South Devon, or online via zoom. I offer a free no obligation initial consultation 30 min phone call to discuss what brings you to counselling, answer any questions you may have and to ensure I'm the right therapist to help you.
It takes courage to seek support when life isn’t going well, and we would like to work out why. Counselling can help in difficult times, and also in times when we wish to understand ourselves better. With awareness, we have the choice to change our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I offer safe, confidential and free from judgement counselling sessions, either face-to-face in the heart of Totnes, South Devon, or online via zoom. I offer a free no obligation initial consultation 30 min phone call to discuss what brings you to counselling, answer any questions you may have and to ensure I'm the right therapist to help you.
Anxiety is normal. Yes, I just said that! Yet many of us grow up with the idea that anxious feelings are negative and to be avoided at all costs. I spent years trying to escape my anxiety, which only made it worse. The more I pushed, the more it pushed back, until I spent all my time pushing. It was exhausting, resulting in OCD behaviours and panic attacks. Then I learnt to change my relationship with anxiety. I realised that to be anxious is to be human. I stopped struggling and instead began to work with my anxiety in new ways that gave me more options, both in the moment and in the long term.
Anxiety is normal. Yes, I just said that! Yet many of us grow up with the idea that anxious feelings are negative and to be avoided at all costs. I spent years trying to escape my anxiety, which only made it worse. The more I pushed, the more it pushed back, until I spent all my time pushing. It was exhausting, resulting in OCD behaviours and panic attacks. Then I learnt to change my relationship with anxiety. I realised that to be anxious is to be human. I stopped struggling and instead began to work with my anxiety in new ways that gave me more options, both in the moment and in the long term.
I work with adults and young people and offer both short and long term therapy. Sometimes life’s challenges may feel overwhelming, emotionally exhausting or relentless and we may seek professional support to help us find our way through. Anxiety, depression, feeling lost, lonely, confused 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 and young people and offer both short and long term therapy. Sometimes life’s challenges may feel overwhelming, emotionally exhausting or relentless and we may seek professional support to help us find our way through. Anxiety, depression, feeling lost, lonely, confused 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 relationally, which means I will help you explore what brings you to counselling at this point in your life and what is important to you.
Our work together may allow you to develop more awareness of yourself, your patterns and your story so far, ultimately allowing you more freedom in your ability to choose. My aim is to help you to lead a more fulfilling life.
I will also be curious about your social, economic and cultural situation, as I am mindful of the stresses and challenges of living in the modern world.
I work with adults, aged over 18 and I work both face to face and online.
I work relationally, which means I will help you explore what brings you to counselling at this point in your life and what is important to you.
Our work together may allow you to develop more awareness of yourself, your patterns and your story so far, ultimately allowing you more freedom in your ability to choose. My aim is to help you to lead a more fulfilling life.
I will also be curious about your social, economic and cultural situation, as I am mindful of the stresses and challenges of living in the modern world.
I work with adults, aged over 18 and I work both face to face and online.
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.
In my work with children, young people and adults, I provide a safe space for my clients to explore what might be underlying their difficulties. I have experience providing support with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, isolation, identity, sexuality, low self-esteem, loss, grief, bullying, abuse, neglect, trauma and attachment. My work is highly relational and centred on the uniqueness of each client and what they wish to bring into their sessions.
I also provide parent work sessions for parents who have concerns about their relationship with their children and family dynamics.
In my work with children, young people and adults, I provide a safe space for my clients to explore what might be underlying their difficulties. I have experience providing support with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, isolation, identity, sexuality, low self-esteem, loss, grief, bullying, abuse, neglect, trauma and attachment. My work is highly relational and centred on the uniqueness of each client and what they wish to bring into their sessions.
I also provide parent work sessions for parents who have concerns about their relationship with their children and family dynamics.
We are all on our individual journeys and there are times when it can be helpful to share and talk through some of the issues that arise along the way. I can offer you a safe, confidential space in which you can begin to explore some of the issues you are facing. I can offer short or long term counselling, in person, online or on the telephone. I also offer a free initial phone conversation so that we can meet and decide whether we would like to work together with no obligation. Some clients stay for over 90 sessions and some may only need 1 session and that is fine, it’s a very individual process.
We are all on our individual journeys and there are times when it can be helpful to share and talk through some of the issues that arise along the way. I can offer you a safe, confidential space in which you can begin to explore some of the issues you are facing. I can offer short or long term counselling, in person, online or on the telephone. I also offer a free initial phone conversation so that we can meet and decide whether we would like to work together with no obligation. Some clients stay for over 90 sessions and some may only need 1 session and that is fine, it’s a very individual process.
Feeling disconnected, exhausted, anxious, or stuck in stress cycles? I specialize in trauma-informed integrative therapy and breathwork to help you heal at the nervous system level. Whether you’re struggling with burnout, anxiety, or past trauma, we’ll uncover and shift patterns keeping you stuck. My approach integrates therapy and breathwork to restore balance, resilience, and emotional regulation. Awareness creates choice, and choice creates change. We will work together in a safe non judgmental space to support you in finding a way forward that feels more connected, grounded and empowered.
Feeling disconnected, exhausted, anxious, or stuck in stress cycles? I specialize in trauma-informed integrative therapy and breathwork to help you heal at the nervous system level. Whether you’re struggling with burnout, anxiety, or past trauma, we’ll uncover and shift patterns keeping you stuck. My approach integrates therapy and breathwork to restore balance, resilience, and emotional regulation. Awareness creates choice, and choice creates change. We will work together in a safe non judgmental space to support you in finding a way forward that feels more connected, grounded and empowered.
My name is Talya. At the heart of how I work is the belief that everyone's choices and experiences are understandable if we give the time and attention to understanding them. When we are supported it becomes more possible to gain insight into the ways we feel limited, to acknowledge and release the feelings that can keep us stuck and to find new ways of being. Therapy can provide a chance to heal from the hurts that accumulate within us and help us find the resources to meet life fully. Through our time together, you may find that new ways of relating to yourself and the world around you become possible.
My name is Talya. At the heart of how I work is the belief that everyone's choices and experiences are understandable if we give the time and attention to understanding them. When we are supported it becomes more possible to gain insight into the ways we feel limited, to acknowledge and release the feelings that can keep us stuck and to find new ways of being. Therapy can provide a chance to heal from the hurts that accumulate within us and help us find the resources to meet life fully. Through our time together, you may find that new ways of relating to yourself and the world around you become possible.
Working with a range of diverse issues, I like to put the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the healing. Believing that therapy can offer a space that centers the individual in their own unique story and working with the scripts we've told ourselves, the ones we've been given and exploring lines we may yet want to write for ourselves we can start to acknowledge possible roles we've been playing that may no longer be serving us. I work online, phone or in person in Totnes. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or to book a session.
Working with a range of diverse issues, I like to put the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the healing. Believing that therapy can offer a space that centers the individual in their own unique story and working with the scripts we've told ourselves, the ones we've been given and exploring lines we may yet want to write for ourselves we can start to acknowledge possible roles we've been playing that may no longer be serving us. I work online, phone or in person in Totnes. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or to book a session.
I'm an experienced counsellor working with adults, from a warm and comfortable room in the centre of Totnes. I support a lot of people who feel limited or stuck, often by habitual patterns of behaviour which started early in life and which have been reinforced over the years. This can show up in many situations, in relationship, in crises or during big life transitions, for example. Those patterns will have started out as protective, but may have become restrictive in adult life, and in need of an update, to allow for growth and forward movement.
I'm an experienced counsellor working with adults, from a warm and comfortable room in the centre of Totnes. I support a lot of people who feel limited or stuck, often by habitual patterns of behaviour which started early in life and which have been reinforced over the years. This can show up in many situations, in relationship, in crises or during big life transitions, for example. Those patterns will have started out as protective, but may have become restrictive in adult life, and in need of an update, to allow for growth and forward movement.
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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.
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 800 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 who is.
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 800 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 who is.
So many things can interfere with living the sort of life you want. The problems of daily life, and our personal past can hinder us in feeling fulfilled, of living with meaning and purpose. Problems with relationships, finding ourselves in unwanted circumstances, feeling stuck, trapped, overwhelmed...
We establish what's getting in the way and what you hope for, then focus on finding the path that takes you where you want to go. It's a partnership in curiosity and investigation, based in building trust. There's no rush and no set agenda because what arises comes from you, in your own time and in your own way.
So many things can interfere with living the sort of life you want. The problems of daily life, and our personal past can hinder us in feeling fulfilled, of living with meaning and purpose. Problems with relationships, finding ourselves in unwanted circumstances, feeling stuck, trapped, overwhelmed...
We establish what's getting in the way and what you hope for, then focus on finding the path that takes you where you want to go. It's a partnership in curiosity and investigation, based in building trust. There's no rush and no set agenda because what arises comes from you, in your own time and in your own way.
I am an experienced Integrative CBT therapist. I utilise a variety of research backed approaches to support and enhance your experience of the therapeutic process. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Rational Emotive Behaviour therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), trauma informed Polyvagal Theory and Hypnotherapy. In this way, I formulate treatment to meet your individual needs. This ability to work flexibly has a significant impact on how quickly you begin to feel better.
I am an experienced Integrative CBT therapist. I utilise a variety of research backed approaches to support and enhance your experience of the therapeutic process. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Rational Emotive Behaviour therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), trauma informed Polyvagal Theory and Hypnotherapy. In this way, I formulate treatment to meet your individual needs. This ability to work flexibly has a significant impact on how quickly you begin to feel better.
I have over 20 years of experience working in the NHS, specialising in child and adolescent mental health. This has allowed me to gain extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, young 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. I also have two other Clinical Psychologists working alongside me, so we are able to help with most difficulties.
I have over 20 years of experience working in the NHS, specialising in child and adolescent mental health. This has allowed me to gain extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, young 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. I also have two other Clinical Psychologists working alongside me, so we are able to help with most difficulties.
I can help with many common troubles, such as anxiety, depression, pain, emotion regulation, self-worth, panic attacks, identity worries, family life, attachment, trauma, abuse and more. Many of the clients I have worked with needed help in seeing, accepting and loving their true self. Often these have been young people and adults with a divergent neurotype, whose feelings and authenticity have been masked for far too long.
I can help with many common troubles, such as anxiety, depression, pain, emotion regulation, self-worth, panic attacks, identity worries, family life, attachment, trauma, abuse and more. Many of the clients I have worked with needed help in seeing, accepting and loving their true self. Often these have been young people and adults with a divergent neurotype, whose feelings and authenticity have been masked for far too long.
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.
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 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 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.
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Female Counsellors
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.