Counselling in Totnes
Therapy is an opportunity to break free of unhelpful patterns, to explore, to challenge and to develop new ways of being with yourself and others. I engage with my clients in a real, authentic way and invite them to do the same with me. I'm an experienced UKCP & BACP registered Psychotherapist with 17 years experience working in a range of mental health services. I've supported many people in leading richer and more rewarding lives. I work in a way that is open, honest, supportive and allows for lightness and challenge. Take a look at my website for more information about how I work.
Therapy is an opportunity to break free of unhelpful patterns, to explore, to challenge and to develop new ways of being with yourself and others. I engage with my clients in a real, authentic way and invite them to do the same with me. I'm an experienced UKCP & BACP registered Psychotherapist with 17 years experience working in a range of mental health services. I've supported many people in leading richer and more rewarding lives. I work in a way that is open, honest, supportive and allows for lightness and challenge. Take a look at my website for more information about how I work.
Hello, my name is Thais Lloyd, but people call me Tess. I have over 15 years' experience as a counsellor. I am experienced in working with clients with: depression and low mood; anxiety, panic and phobias; difficulties in relationships; loneliness; trauma and abuse; low self-esteem; health-related stress; grief and loss; addiction. Finding a counsellor that you can connect well with can make a real difference to how you feel and to how you deal with what is difficult for you. My aim is to support you to find the relief you seek, make the changes you wish to make, and move forward in your life in a more creative and fulfilling way.
Hello, my name is Thais Lloyd, but people call me Tess. I have over 15 years' experience as a counsellor. I am experienced in working with clients with: depression and low mood; anxiety, panic and phobias; difficulties in relationships; loneliness; trauma and abuse; low self-esteem; health-related stress; grief and loss; addiction. Finding a counsellor that you can connect well with can make a real difference to how you feel and to how you deal with what is difficult for you. My aim is to support you to find the relief you seek, make the changes you wish to make, and move forward in your life in a more creative and fulfilling way.
Has your self-esteem been badly affected by a relationship(s) or experiences that still affect you today? Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, or relationship issues? If so, I'm sorry to hear that, but let me reassure you that you are on the right track. Talking to a therapist can help by allowing you space to clarify your thoughts, understand and resolve difficult feelings.
Has your self-esteem been badly affected by a relationship(s) or experiences that still affect you today? Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, or relationship issues? If so, I'm sorry to hear that, but let me reassure you that you are on the right track. Talking to a therapist can help by allowing you space to clarify your thoughts, understand and resolve difficult feelings.
As human beings we naturally at times feel overwhelmed, stuck, depressed, anxious, sad, fearful and lost. Therapy within the safety of a trusting therapeutic relationship can be transformative. I'm an experienced integrative therapist treating mental distress in the many ways it shows up. I work with attachment informed EMDR and Internal Family Systems, both evidence based models, and I am here to walk alongside you as we seek your way out of the discomfort you find yourself in, enabling you to live a full life in this present moment.
As human beings we naturally at times feel overwhelmed, stuck, depressed, anxious, sad, fearful and lost. Therapy within the safety of a trusting therapeutic relationship can be transformative. I'm an experienced integrative therapist treating mental distress in the many ways it shows up. I work with attachment informed EMDR and Internal Family Systems, both evidence based models, and I am here to walk alongside you as we seek your way out of the discomfort you find yourself in, enabling you to live a full life in this present moment.
I provide a range of evidence based psychotherapies to alleviate psychological distress in Devon, my main approach being Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). Intensive Short term Dynamic Psychotherapy is a highly effective form of psychodynamic psychotherapy designed to help you get to the heart of the matter quickly, and resolve issues fast. The approach is emotion focussed; a relational therapy that can address a wide range of ongoing problems or symptoms. ISTDP is particularly useful in attending to internal conflicts that can arise from interpersonal relationships.
I provide a range of evidence based psychotherapies to alleviate psychological distress in Devon, my main approach being Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). Intensive Short term Dynamic Psychotherapy is a highly effective form of psychodynamic psychotherapy designed to help you get to the heart of the matter quickly, and resolve issues fast. The approach is emotion focussed; a relational therapy that can address a wide range of ongoing problems or symptoms. ISTDP is particularly useful in attending to internal conflicts that can arise from interpersonal relationships.
Whatever you may bring to or feel you need from counselling I offer a supportive, caring, warm and creatively held space for you to explore and be with all that is present for you. It may be that you need support to bring clarity and language to how you feel and behave or help to understand yourself better. You may be suffering from loss or bereavement or struggling to integrate other life experiences like the breakdown of a relationship or redundancy. You may be dealing with past experiences that have had a significant impact on your life and feel ready to explore this in a different way.
Whatever you may bring to or feel you need from counselling I offer a supportive, caring, warm and creatively held space for you to explore and be with all that is present for you. It may be that you need support to bring clarity and language to how you feel and behave or help to understand yourself better. You may be suffering from loss or bereavement or struggling to integrate other life experiences like the breakdown of a relationship or redundancy. You may be dealing with past experiences that have had a significant impact on your life and feel ready to explore this in a different way.
I offer affordable integrative counselling, which helps with overcoming difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, poor self-esteem, bereavement and relationship issues. You may be lacking direction in your life at the moment, it may seem meaningless or you might feel low in confidence. Perhaps you are looking to find some clarity around what's important to you and to explore how you can bring more of this into your life? Or maybe you want to improve how you feel about yourself? Or perhaps you need a warm and compassionate space where you can fully feel your grief to be able to start to move forwards in life again?
I offer affordable integrative counselling, which helps with overcoming difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, poor self-esteem, bereavement and relationship issues. You may be lacking direction in your life at the moment, it may seem meaningless or you might feel low in confidence. Perhaps you are looking to find some clarity around what's important to you and to explore how you can bring more of this into your life? Or maybe you want to improve how you feel about yourself? Or perhaps you need a warm and compassionate space where you can fully feel your grief to be able to start to move forwards in life again?
Are you are feeling lost, overwhelmed, stuck or in need of gentle support, I can offer you a creative, relational and trauma informed approach. You will find a calm, emotionally safe space here. No matter if you are child, young person or adult, I offer EMDR, EMDR Sandtray Therapy & Arts Psychotherapy (Dramatherapy).
My creative therapy tool bag is yours to open. Central is EMDR Sandtray Therapy, a gentle hands on approach where both words and symbols have their place. Together they support you to gain insight. You choose & place small world figures into a sandtray to illustrate and explore your challenges.
Are you are feeling lost, overwhelmed, stuck or in need of gentle support, I can offer you a creative, relational and trauma informed approach. You will find a calm, emotionally safe space here. No matter if you are child, young person or adult, I offer EMDR, EMDR Sandtray Therapy & Arts Psychotherapy (Dramatherapy).
My creative therapy tool bag is yours to open. Central is EMDR Sandtray Therapy, a gentle hands on approach where both words and symbols have their place. Together they support you to gain insight. You choose & place small world figures into a sandtray to illustrate and explore your challenges.
What do you need to get your life on track, to feel fulfilled, relevant, in control and in the drivers seat? Sometimes we just need a bit of support to get there, an outside eye, a gentle challenge. We always need, and deserve to be treated with sensitivity, respect and dignity. Life is full of challenges, but you don't need to face them alone. Letting someone in can be scary, but you really do deserve to be supported, and you have every right to live a fulfilling, rich and creative life.
What do you need to get your life on track, to feel fulfilled, relevant, in control and in the drivers seat? Sometimes we just need a bit of support to get there, an outside eye, a gentle challenge. We always need, and deserve to be treated with sensitivity, respect and dignity. Life is full of challenges, but you don't need to face them alone. Letting someone in can be scary, but you really do deserve to be supported, and you have every right to live a fulfilling, rich and creative life.
Most common issues I support people with:
Burnout - Feeling like you have lost your zest for life and are fatigued, you may feel numb/stuck.
Bereavement - Loss of a loved one and the process of grieving and emotions that come with it, more complex bereavement losing someone through suicide or pregnancy/baby/child loss.
Most common issues I support people with:
Burnout - Feeling like you have lost your zest for life and are fatigued, you may feel numb/stuck.
Bereavement - Loss of a loved one and the process of grieving and emotions that come with it, more complex bereavement losing someone through suicide or pregnancy/baby/child loss.
I work closely with people who want to understand themselves more deeply and live in a way that feels true. I offer collaborative, evidence-based therapy that supports emotional flexibility,
My work draws from CBT, REBT, ACT, and clinical hypnotherapy to support lasting change — blending evidence-based tools with compassionate care.
Sessions are relaxed and collaborative. You don’t have to do all the talking — I’ll guide the process and offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore what matters most to you. Together, we’ll work towards greater clarity, self-acceptance, and a life that feels more aligned, meaningful, and whole.
I work closely with people who want to understand themselves more deeply and live in a way that feels true. I offer collaborative, evidence-based therapy that supports emotional flexibility,
My work draws from CBT, REBT, ACT, and clinical hypnotherapy to support lasting change — blending evidence-based tools with compassionate care.
Sessions are relaxed and collaborative. You don’t have to do all the talking — I’ll guide the process and offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore what matters most to you. Together, we’ll work towards greater clarity, self-acceptance, and a life that feels more aligned, meaningful, and whole.
Hello. We all need someone to talk to when life is difficult. Counselling can help you understand more about who you are, to make better sense of past or current events, your feelings and how you relate. I seek to provide a heartfelt, safe and accompanied exploration of any issues you bring. I will seek to create a trusting alliance with you and provide a place you can find and be yourself. The therapy I practice -Core Process- works with feelings, emotions, thoughts and the felt senses towards supporting you to move through any fears and anxieties and generate a greater sense of health and wellbeing into your everyday life.
Hello. We all need someone to talk to when life is difficult. Counselling can help you understand more about who you are, to make better sense of past or current events, your feelings and how you relate. I seek to provide a heartfelt, safe and accompanied exploration of any issues you bring. I will seek to create a trusting alliance with you and provide a place you can find and be yourself. The therapy I practice -Core Process- works with feelings, emotions, thoughts and the felt senses towards supporting you to move through any fears and anxieties and generate a greater sense of health and wellbeing into your everyday life.
I'm Hannah and I am an integrative therapist specialising in using eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat a wide range of psychological issues. I am highly trained in psychotherapy, neuroscience and trauma and believe that our current issues can often be traced back to early adverse experiences in childhood. Compared to standard talking therapy EMDR generally takes a shorter amount of time to get to the root cause of the issue. Rather than just dealing with symptom management (like CBT), EMDR therapy works directly with the cause of your distress.
I'm Hannah and I am an integrative therapist specialising in using eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to treat a wide range of psychological issues. I am highly trained in psychotherapy, neuroscience and trauma and believe that our current issues can often be traced back to early adverse experiences in childhood. Compared to standard talking therapy EMDR generally takes a shorter amount of time to get to the root cause of the issue. Rather than just dealing with symptom management (like CBT), EMDR therapy works directly with the cause of your distress.
I offer affordable counselling helping you to process and move forward. Initial phone consultation would be free to help you decide if I am the right counsellor for you. I can offer face to face or online therapy sessions, whatever issues you bring such as anxiety, depression, trauma, loss & bereavement, low self-esteem & confidence, relationships and unhappiness with work, home or general unhappiness in a supportive environment offering compassion and kindness. I have experience working and supporting young people, families and Adults. I am a qualified EMDR and EFT trained therapist.
I offer affordable counselling helping you to process and move forward. Initial phone consultation would be free to help you decide if I am the right counsellor for you. I can offer face to face or online therapy sessions, whatever issues you bring such as anxiety, depression, trauma, loss & bereavement, low self-esteem & confidence, relationships and unhappiness with work, home or general unhappiness in a supportive environment offering compassion and kindness. I have experience working and supporting young people, families and Adults. I am a qualified EMDR and EFT trained therapist.
Are you not coping with the demands of day-to-day life? Not feeling good enough or that your behaviours are too much maybe? Struggling with a recent ADHD diagnosis or how to cope while waiting for support. Feeling stressed and overwhelmed all the time is no fun and exhausting. I can support you to explore and address your issues working towards a more content future. I work with individuals 18+ online and in Central Exeter.
Are you not coping with the demands of day-to-day life? Not feeling good enough or that your behaviours are too much maybe? Struggling with a recent ADHD diagnosis or how to cope while waiting for support. Feeling stressed and overwhelmed all the time is no fun and exhausting. I can support you to explore and address your issues working towards a more content future. I work with individuals 18+ online and in Central Exeter.
Sometimes we may feel that everything we experience in life is difficult, challenging or simply doesn't make sense anymore. The amount of pressure we need to handle every day combined with all these repressed and unprocessed memories of things we never dealt with can easily lead to many psycho-physical issues. We all possess physical, mental/emotional and sexual healths. When our physical health needs attention, we go to see a doctor. Sadly, we often disregard the latter. We think we can handle it all, where in fact we are getting weaker, less resilient to adversities and prone to negative feelings & reactions.
Sometimes we may feel that everything we experience in life is difficult, challenging or simply doesn't make sense anymore. The amount of pressure we need to handle every day combined with all these repressed and unprocessed memories of things we never dealt with can easily lead to many psycho-physical issues. We all possess physical, mental/emotional and sexual healths. When our physical health needs attention, we go to see a doctor. Sadly, we often disregard the latter. We think we can handle it all, where in fact we are getting weaker, less resilient to adversities and prone to negative feelings & reactions.
“In therapy, I walk alongside you with care and intention, creating a safe space to bring into awareness the challenges you may be experiencing. Together, we will gently explore these struggles, uncover the patterns shaping your life, and work toward meaningful growth and change.”
“In therapy, I walk alongside you with care and intention, creating a safe space to bring into awareness the challenges you may be experiencing. Together, we will gently explore these struggles, uncover the patterns shaping your life, and work toward meaningful growth and change.”
At the heart of my practice is the belief that you are an expert in your own life. As a Psychosynthesis practitioner I hold that we are navigating a journey towards wholeness and coming home to yourself.
This often comes through developing the sense of awareness of what is unfolding for you, moment to moment which is why the practices of Mindfulness can be very helpful. Through being present to what is stirring within you, a new sense of knowing is allowed to emerge, guiding you onwards.
At the heart of my practice is the belief that you are an expert in your own life. As a Psychosynthesis practitioner I hold that we are navigating a journey towards wholeness and coming home to yourself.
This often comes through developing the sense of awareness of what is unfolding for you, moment to moment which is why the practices of Mindfulness can be very helpful. Through being present to what is stirring within you, a new sense of knowing is allowed to emerge, guiding you onwards.
Hello. If you're suffering from anxiety, depression, overwhelm, self-doubt or despair then let me help. I am a warm, dynamic, creative counsellor who works purposefully with you to help you feel stronger and, ultimately, happier. I will give you a safe, non-judgmental space to gently process your feelings, unravel tangled confusion, explore relationships with yourself, others, and your place in this world and reflect on how past relationships and events might be impacting how you are now.
By using creative interventions we can access the subconscious, instinctive part of our brain to enable life-changing discoveries.
Hello. If you're suffering from anxiety, depression, overwhelm, self-doubt or despair then let me help. I am a warm, dynamic, creative counsellor who works purposefully with you to help you feel stronger and, ultimately, happier. I will give you a safe, non-judgmental space to gently process your feelings, unravel tangled confusion, explore relationships with yourself, others, and your place in this world and reflect on how past relationships and events might be impacting how you are now.
By using creative interventions we can access the subconscious, instinctive part of our brain to enable life-changing discoveries.
Hello. Young people face many challenges in the world which can be hard to understand and navigate as an individual or as a family, and which sometimes require additional support. I am passionate and dedicated to supporting young people and families through challenging times. I will work with you and your young person empathically and creatively, drawing on a range of techniques, including psycho-dynamic, arts and play- based techniques, CBT/DBT, all of which will be individually tailored to support your young person, helping to create space to explore their world, support their self concept, emotional resilience, and well being.
Hello. Young people face many challenges in the world which can be hard to understand and navigate as an individual or as a family, and which sometimes require additional support. I am passionate and dedicated to supporting young people and families through challenging times. I will work with you and your young person empathically and creatively, drawing on a range of techniques, including psycho-dynamic, arts and play- based techniques, CBT/DBT, all of which will be individually tailored to support your young person, helping to create space to explore their world, support their self concept, emotional resilience, and well being.
See more therapy options for Totnes
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Totnes
90+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in Totnes who prioritize treating:
| 84% | Anxiety |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 76% | Depression |
| 71% | Stress |
| 65% | Bereavement |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 87% | Aviva |
| 73% | AXA PPP |
| 67% | WPA |
How Counsellors in Totnes see their clients
| 87% | In Person and Online | |
| 13% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 74% | Female | |
| 25% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |