Counselling in EX1
Hello my name is Kevin. I specialise in the treatment of trauma including accidents, medical trauma, work place and childhood bullying, domestic abuse, rape, sexual abuse and traumatic grief. I can also help you with depression, anxiety, worry, low self -esteem, OCD, phobias, body and self esteem issues, chronic pain, porn and Internet addiction. I am an EMDR Consultant and Accredited CBT Psychotherapist with over thirty years’ experience in working in Mental Health within the NHS. Twenty of these have been in senior positions supervising and supporting the clinical practice of a wide range of psychological therapists.
Hello my name is Kevin. I specialise in the treatment of trauma including accidents, medical trauma, work place and childhood bullying, domestic abuse, rape, sexual abuse and traumatic grief. I can also help you with depression, anxiety, worry, low self -esteem, OCD, phobias, body and self esteem issues, chronic pain, porn and Internet addiction. I am an EMDR Consultant and Accredited CBT Psychotherapist with over thirty years’ experience in working in Mental Health within the NHS. Twenty of these have been in senior positions supervising and supporting the clinical practice of a wide range of psychological therapists.
Since qualifying in 2016 my experience primarily consists of supporting people with: eating disorders, perinatal loss and trauma and LGBT+ related issues (including gender dysphoria, internalised homophobia or transphobia, family rejection, and the process of transitioning). My specialist interest is the treatment of eating disorders within the LGBT+ population. A common feature of therapy concerning all of the above is a compassionate approach to the management of anxiety, depression, stress, burnout and related issues. I currently offer 1-1 therapy both online and in person in Central Exeter for adults aged 18+.
Since qualifying in 2016 my experience primarily consists of supporting people with: eating disorders, perinatal loss and trauma and LGBT+ related issues (including gender dysphoria, internalised homophobia or transphobia, family rejection, and the process of transitioning). My specialist interest is the treatment of eating disorders within the LGBT+ population. A common feature of therapy concerning all of the above is a compassionate approach to the management of anxiety, depression, stress, burnout and related issues. I currently offer 1-1 therapy both online and in person in Central Exeter for adults aged 18+.
Dr Claire Treleaven - Perinatal Psychologist
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Exeter EX1
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 13 years experience in the NHS, supporting individuals at some of the most difficult times in their lives. I specialise in supporting women, birthing people and couples, for whom difficult or traumatic experiences of pregnancy, birth, fertility, becoming a parent, and baby loss are common. This is an extremely vulnerable period in a woman’s life, with so much uncertainty and change to navigate. For many, having a safe space to be able to explore and make sense of their experiences enables them to make changes and move toward their goals.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 13 years experience in the NHS, supporting individuals at some of the most difficult times in their lives. I specialise in supporting women, birthing people and couples, for whom difficult or traumatic experiences of pregnancy, birth, fertility, becoming a parent, and baby loss are common. This is an extremely vulnerable period in a woman’s life, with so much uncertainty and change to navigate. For many, having a safe space to be able to explore and make sense of their experiences enables them to make changes and move toward their goals.
I have a particular interest & experience in working with Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating difficulties. As a Family Therapist, I have worked with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including using Attachment Narrative Therapy; working with attachment difficulties; depression; anxiety; self harm; emotional regulation; communication difficulties & trauma. I’m trained to work with individuals, couples & families across the age range. It’s a privilege to support & empower families & individuals in understanding their lives experiences, improving their relationships, mental health & well-being.
I have a particular interest & experience in working with Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating difficulties. As a Family Therapist, I have worked with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including using Attachment Narrative Therapy; working with attachment difficulties; depression; anxiety; self harm; emotional regulation; communication difficulties & trauma. I’m trained to work with individuals, couples & families across the age range. It’s a privilege to support & empower families & individuals in understanding their lives experiences, improving their relationships, mental health & well-being.
Experienced & BACP Accredited, sex-positive Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diversity (GSRD) therapist working with LGBTQIA+ people. Knowledgable about gender, sexuality, transitioning, polyamory, consensual & ethical non-monogamy (CNM/ENM), open relationships, kink, BDSM, D/s, fetishes, sexual Issues, sex workers, swinging, munches, and sex parties. All genders and sexualities welcome. I support people with opening up relationships, or who are into, or experimenting with, kinks or power play. I also see a lot of trans and non-binary clients. I am a fully qualified sex therapist so can help with most sexual issues.
Experienced & BACP Accredited, sex-positive Gender, Sexuality & Relationship Diversity (GSRD) therapist working with LGBTQIA+ people. Knowledgable about gender, sexuality, transitioning, polyamory, consensual & ethical non-monogamy (CNM/ENM), open relationships, kink, BDSM, D/s, fetishes, sexual Issues, sex workers, swinging, munches, and sex parties. All genders and sexualities welcome. I support people with opening up relationships, or who are into, or experimenting with, kinks or power play. I also see a lot of trans and non-binary clients. I am a fully qualified sex therapist so can help with most sexual issues.
Do contact me to book a free, initial 50-minute consultation to help us to decide whether we would like to work together. I am an experienced and fully qualified counsellor and a registered member of both the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and of the Association of Christians in Counselling. I am also a UKCP psychotherapist in advanced clinical training and have completed a four-year Master's level training in relational TA psychotherapy. I offer gentle, supportive and professional counselling and psychotherapy, and work with clients of all faiths and none.
Do contact me to book a free, initial 50-minute consultation to help us to decide whether we would like to work together. I am an experienced and fully qualified counsellor and a registered member of both the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and of the Association of Christians in Counselling. I am also a UKCP psychotherapist in advanced clinical training and have completed a four-year Master's level training in relational TA psychotherapy. I offer gentle, supportive and professional counselling and psychotherapy, and work with clients of all faiths and none.
Often, the reasons given to me for arriving to therapy are feature one or more of the following: anxiety, depression, sadness, self confidence, life changing illnesses, self identity, early childhood, past or present relationships, bereavements, traumatic experiences, injury and mental health diagnosis. How these issues and difficult feelings manifest in people's lives are unique and so 'reasons' may be identified as problems or difficulties with: addictions; work; intimate or family relationships; children and parenting; personal or spiritual identity, or something existential. Therapy offers to solute and salve these issues.
Often, the reasons given to me for arriving to therapy are feature one or more of the following: anxiety, depression, sadness, self confidence, life changing illnesses, self identity, early childhood, past or present relationships, bereavements, traumatic experiences, injury and mental health diagnosis. How these issues and difficult feelings manifest in people's lives are unique and so 'reasons' may be identified as problems or difficulties with: addictions; work; intimate or family relationships; children and parenting; personal or spiritual identity, or something existential. Therapy offers to solute and salve these issues.
Charlotte Pearson Psychotherapy and (AF) EMDR
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trauma informed therapist, using integrative therapy which is personalised to you using blended approaches, including (Attachment Focussed) EMDR, CBT and Mindfulness. I am interested in supporting you with depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, addiction, attachment trauma and styles, childhood trauma and difficulties, and processing difficult emotions like anger and grief.
I am warm and will always treat you as an individual, we can co-create adaptive and useful resourcing to support you to cope with struggles. I have NHS experience as a therapist, supporting many clients.
Feel free to reach out and I will always respond.
I am a trauma informed therapist, using integrative therapy which is personalised to you using blended approaches, including (Attachment Focussed) EMDR, CBT and Mindfulness. I am interested in supporting you with depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, addiction, attachment trauma and styles, childhood trauma and difficulties, and processing difficult emotions like anger and grief.
I am warm and will always treat you as an individual, we can co-create adaptive and useful resourcing to support you to cope with struggles. I have NHS experience as a therapist, supporting many clients.
Feel free to reach out and I will always respond.
Bluebird Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked with many different people - with different needs - from people recovering from addiction(s), people living with feelings of depression and anxiety, neurodivergent folks, to those coping with bereavement and people dealing with abuse, violence and trauma. I'm especially passionate about working with people with traumatic life experiences and those from the LGBTQ+ community. I am a cisgender bisexual and queer woman and I use she/her pronouns. I work with an open-mindset and am poly/kink/bsdm aware. I work in a gender affirming way. I pride myself on being warm, friendly and down-to-earth.
I have worked with many different people - with different needs - from people recovering from addiction(s), people living with feelings of depression and anxiety, neurodivergent folks, to those coping with bereavement and people dealing with abuse, violence and trauma. I'm especially passionate about working with people with traumatic life experiences and those from the LGBTQ+ community. I am a cisgender bisexual and queer woman and I use she/her pronouns. I work with an open-mindset and am poly/kink/bsdm aware. I work in a gender affirming way. I pride myself on being warm, friendly and down-to-earth.
Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to offer a safe, comfortable confidential space where you can explore your feelings without judgment. Reaching out can be daunting, but I aim to make the process as easy and supportive as possible. Together, we’ll work toward your therapy goals, with trust, openness, and even a bit of humour—therapy doesn’t always have to be serious! I specialize in helping with relationship issues, domestic abuse, trauma, and sexual abuse (both childhood and adult).
Life can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to offer a safe, comfortable confidential space where you can explore your feelings without judgment. Reaching out can be daunting, but I aim to make the process as easy and supportive as possible. Together, we’ll work toward your therapy goals, with trust, openness, and even a bit of humour—therapy doesn’t always have to be serious! I specialize in helping with relationship issues, domestic abuse, trauma, and sexual abuse (both childhood and adult).
For all of us there are times when we need the support, understanding and guidance of others. Knowing there is someone you can trust, that will listen and try their best to help using all their knowledge and experience can be a powerful and transformative experience. I am passionate about guiding people on their journey to recovery and a meaningful life. Throughout my career I have specialised in helping people with eating disorders, and have over 10 years experience in NHS ED services. I am also experienced in working with people to overcome many other difficulties including low self-esteem, depression and anxiety disorders.
For all of us there are times when we need the support, understanding and guidance of others. Knowing there is someone you can trust, that will listen and try their best to help using all their knowledge and experience can be a powerful and transformative experience. I am passionate about guiding people on their journey to recovery and a meaningful life. Throughout my career I have specialised in helping people with eating disorders, and have over 10 years experience in NHS ED services. I am also experienced in working with people to overcome many other difficulties including low self-esteem, depression and anxiety disorders.
Does this sound familiar?
You've always been the strong one, the 'coper', but now you're feeling overwhelmed. You feel constantly on high alert, anxious & struggle to relax, battling your body & your Self. Maybe you're struggling with physical pain, ill-health, long-term conditions or medical challenges. Or maybe you're trying to pick yourself up after a difficult experience in life has knocked you down. You're feeling burnt out, exhausted & distressed with how things have changed. You push on, but whatever you do, it never feels enough. Deep inside a voice is whispering that something needs to change. You don't have to be alone-
Does this sound familiar?
You've always been the strong one, the 'coper', but now you're feeling overwhelmed. You feel constantly on high alert, anxious & struggle to relax, battling your body & your Self. Maybe you're struggling with physical pain, ill-health, long-term conditions or medical challenges. Or maybe you're trying to pick yourself up after a difficult experience in life has knocked you down. You're feeling burnt out, exhausted & distressed with how things have changed. You push on, but whatever you do, it never feels enough. Deep inside a voice is whispering that something needs to change. You don't have to be alone-
With 18 years' experience as an integrative psychotherapist, supervisor, clinical lead, and now EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant, I specialise in trauma, unresolved grief, overwhelm, and the psychological impact of loss. While my clinical background informs all I do, across primary care settings and private practice, my current focus also lies in supporting fellow professionals through supervision and EMDR consultancy. I work with those from humanistic, integrative, or trauma-informed orientations, and aim to offer a steady, reflective space where you feel safe to think, feel, and develop your work with integrity and curiosity.
With 18 years' experience as an integrative psychotherapist, supervisor, clinical lead, and now EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant, I specialise in trauma, unresolved grief, overwhelm, and the psychological impact of loss. While my clinical background informs all I do, across primary care settings and private practice, my current focus also lies in supporting fellow professionals through supervision and EMDR consultancy. I work with those from humanistic, integrative, or trauma-informed orientations, and aim to offer a steady, reflective space where you feel safe to think, feel, and develop your work with integrity and curiosity.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and I specialise in offering Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) I work in a way that is tailored uniquely for each client and integrate other evidenced-based approaches into my practice depending on your needs and working towards your goals together. These may include Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness. I consider myself to be kind, compassionate and gently challenging and aim to create an environment in which clients can move towards changing their lives for the better, learning new skills & gaining insight.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and I specialise in offering Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) I work in a way that is tailored uniquely for each client and integrate other evidenced-based approaches into my practice depending on your needs and working towards your goals together. These may include Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness. I consider myself to be kind, compassionate and gently challenging and aim to create an environment in which clients can move towards changing their lives for the better, learning new skills & gaining insight.
Counselling can help bring positivity and enjoyment to situations which may currently feel negative and depressing. Counselling can help to clarify emotional thoughts and processes around troubling situations, then can use that clarity to improve emotional situations. I have extensive experience with assisting clients with gambling problems, which is a learned problem habit.
Counselling can help bring positivity and enjoyment to situations which may currently feel negative and depressing. Counselling can help to clarify emotional thoughts and processes around troubling situations, then can use that clarity to improve emotional situations. I have extensive experience with assisting clients with gambling problems, which is a learned problem habit.
Are you consumed by your thoughts and finding it impossible to focus on what really matters? I can help you. Together we can switch off auto pilot and get you back in the driver's seat of your life. You are not alone - our brains weren't wired to cope with the modern world. The sleepless nights. Avoiding difficult situations because facing your fears feels overwhelming. It feels like we are sabotaging ourselves, with no time or energy left to focus on what matters. You don't have to suffer anymore. There is a reason your brain is working on overdrive and together we can shed some light on why your thoughts feel so out of control.
Are you consumed by your thoughts and finding it impossible to focus on what really matters? I can help you. Together we can switch off auto pilot and get you back in the driver's seat of your life. You are not alone - our brains weren't wired to cope with the modern world. The sleepless nights. Avoiding difficult situations because facing your fears feels overwhelming. It feels like we are sabotaging ourselves, with no time or energy left to focus on what matters. You don't have to suffer anymore. There is a reason your brain is working on overdrive and together we can shed some light on why your thoughts feel so out of control.
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
Many of the people I work with tend to look like they’re coping on the outside. But inside can feel like they’re falling apart. They often become strong and driven because they had to, and the thought of being anything other than this can feel frightening or unsafe. Often my clients have lived through adversity, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, neglect, or other forms of relational trauma. For some, this is clear. For others, the impact is less obvious, but shows up in how you think, feel and relate.
Over time, the ways you’ve learned to cope can begin to come at a cost. Therapy often begins when something no longer feels sustainable.
Many of the people I work with tend to look like they’re coping on the outside. But inside can feel like they’re falling apart. They often become strong and driven because they had to, and the thought of being anything other than this can feel frightening or unsafe. Often my clients have lived through adversity, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, neglect, or other forms of relational trauma. For some, this is clear. For others, the impact is less obvious, but shows up in how you think, feel and relate.
Over time, the ways you’ve learned to cope can begin to come at a cost. Therapy often begins when something no longer feels sustainable.
Do you feel stuck in patterns of relating to yourself and others that feel familiar, yet are holding you back? My approach to therapy is grounded in an understanding that current difficulties are often influenced by past experiences, relationships, and patterns that may sit outside of our awareness. I place great importance on the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for meaningful change - I believe that change can happen when you feel genuinely heard and understood. My work is individually tailored, and I draw flexibly on a range of evidence-based approaches to facilitate meaning making and promote change.
Do you feel stuck in patterns of relating to yourself and others that feel familiar, yet are holding you back? My approach to therapy is grounded in an understanding that current difficulties are often influenced by past experiences, relationships, and patterns that may sit outside of our awareness. I place great importance on the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle for meaningful change - I believe that change can happen when you feel genuinely heard and understood. My work is individually tailored, and I draw flexibly on a range of evidence-based approaches to facilitate meaning making and promote change.
I offer psychological therapy to individuals, couples, families, or groups, utilising evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address a wide range of psychological and/or life issues. I strive to create a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship that empowers clients to explore their concerns and make positive changes. When working with couples and families, I focus on ensuring that each person’s voice is heard and in addition, they can gain new insights into one another's perspectives and develop a deeper understanding of the underlying dynamics within the relationship/s. This can help to build stronger relationships.
I offer psychological therapy to individuals, couples, families, or groups, utilising evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address a wide range of psychological and/or life issues. I strive to create a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship that empowers clients to explore their concerns and make positive changes. When working with couples and families, I focus on ensuring that each person’s voice is heard and in addition, they can gain new insights into one another's perspectives and develop a deeper understanding of the underlying dynamics within the relationship/s. This can help to build stronger relationships.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in EX1
200+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in EX1 who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 92% | Depression |
| 87% | Self Esteem |
| 83% | Stress |
| 80% | Relationship Issues |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 59% | Aviva |
| 57% | Bupa |
| 52% | WPA |
How Counsellors in EX1 see their clients
| 84% | In Person and Online | |
| 16% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 83% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |