Hi, I’m Sarah. I became a counsellor as I believe in the healing power of the counselling relationship. Sometimes we can feel lost and alone with how we feel. Having someone to share and work through our thoughts and feelings with, in a safe, nonjudgemental environment can help us to make the changes we want to make and begin to move forward with our lives.

I have over 15 years experience of supporting adults, children and young people to overcome a diverse range of issues that have impacted on their emotional health and well being. I believe that being met in the here and now by another who is able to attend to our past, present and future concerns with acceptance and empathy can facilitate the healing of hurts and confusions. It can help us to gain a clearer understanding of how we can be influenced by old habits and learned patterns of behaviour that may prevent us from change. It can support us to develop greater self-belief and to treat ourselves with tenderness and respect.

Counselling can help us understand the things that are going wrong with our lives and to work out how to deal with them. Seeking counselling is not a sign of weakness. In counselling you build a trusting relationship with your counsellor, sharing with them personal and possibly painful experience. Counselling requires courage and commitment and choosing the right counsellor to work with is crucial. I believe no one approach or technique will either make sense of or be entirely applicable to every person. I work with people in whatever way helps them successfully resolve the issues they have chosen to address.

On your counselling journey, I will walk alongside you, as a trusted friend might, providing you with the support you need whilst helping you to find your own way. The pace and the destination of that journey being determined by your requirements and goals, at this time.

people generally look for a counsellor or psychotherapist because they feel stuck, unable to move forward from unhelpful thoughts or patterns of behaviour. You could be finding connecting with others and maintaining healthy relationships, difficult. you may also feel that you cant keep up with the people around you, or feeling like everyone seems to be doing better than you are. you may be struggling with self-acceptance and self-love or held back by anxiety and depression, struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Do you want to move forward, establish healthy relationships and build yourself a sustainable future.

I believe that we all experience difficulties in coping at times. I am inspired to work with clients who have a history of trauma, suffered bereavement, have problems in relationships, are struggling at work or are simply feeling overwhelmed with day to day life. The work I have supported clients with has enabled them to develop coping strategies, increase awareness, self-acceptance and the opportunities to make changes in their lives. With the support I offer, you can begin to feel and think about yourself more positively and with self compassion and self caring.

I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor. I have had extensive training on a BACP gold standard accredited course. I also have a National Counselling Society specialism post graduate diploma in eating disorders. Are you wanting to bring about changes to your life and the way that you live it? Things may have become overwhelming, difficult to manage, or you just feel stuck and don't know how to move on. Perhaps you are dealing with feelings of anxiety, unhappiness, low mood , anger, or sadness and loss. You may be struggling with a relationship, a bereavement, a stressful life transition or an eating disorder.

I am clinically experienced in counselling and psychotherapy with children, youth and adults, in the following areas: depression and anxiety, NHS/community acute and enduring mental health, family, parent and child issues, depression, panic disorder, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, Domestic Abuse, occupational/life stress, addiction/substance abuse recovery, autistic spectrum/developmental delay, learning disability, children and young persons experiencing domestic violence, refugees, forensic and eating disorder. As a practitioner I have been part of multidisciplinary teams.

Hello. My name is Kathy Kelly and my Practice, Breakaway SW Counselling, is located here in the market town of Tavistock in Devon. Breakaway SW is a counselling and therapy service, here to help you recover from your what it is that is causing you angst or upset. For more information on my area's of practice, visit https://breakaway-sw.com or send me an email to kathy.kelly@live.co.uk. Or you could text or call on 07884076949

Welcome - I offer face to face, online and telephone counselling to adults and young people. I aim to provide an empathic, safe and confidential space for you to explore whatever is on your mind and help you to identify your needs and how to move forward. I work flexibly to help you in your process of gaining clarity and deeper understanding of yourself, so that you will experience a greater sense of wellbeing.

The most important thing first: No matter what place you’re in - there is hope for change and for things to get better. You may be reading this feeling vulnerable, disempowered, dejected, fearing disappointment or simply too overwhelmed to know how you feel. I'll meet you wherever you are and with whatever you bring and we can walk through your confusion and distress together. I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of people with an equally diverse range of individual challenges. Spending time exploring your challenges can bring clarity, empower you to break with old patterns and help you find a positive way forward.

Therapy offers a private and sacred space to think, feel and experience your true self, it explores your needs, it processes feelings, and from this comes a new clarity, and you may feel different, clearer. I sometimes think of it as coming out of the dark woods and into the light. This transforming of the self takes place at first within the therapeutic relationship. Being listened to unfolds a discovery of new insights, which activates the development of inner strength, resilience, resolve, and purpose, as it gradually releases you from the felt wounds you have been carrying, such as, anger, sadness, grief, regret or loss.

I'm Megan. Life can throw unexpected difficulties in our direction at any time & things can get tough making you feel anxious, fearful, sad, trapped or alone causing you to struggle & feel you cant find your way out-you are alone. Picking Up the Pieces can help you to understand your situation better, together we can find ways forward, enhance choices to regain control & achieve a happier you.

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” (Mary Oliver) We all have hopes and dreams for our lives, yearning for loving relationships, a sense of belonging, meaning, purpose and achievement. When these dreams and longings are suppressed or disappointed, we feel a deep-seated sense of despair, anger and anxiety. Some people have experienced these emotions throughout their lives, feeling unable to experience a true sense of connection and belonging. For other people a sudden life event or transition to a new phase of life can trigger a crisis, highlighting what is missing in our lives.

Are you looking for a counsellor because you are feeling stuck and unable to stop behaving in unhelpful old patterns? You may have an idea of how you would like to be, but don’t know how to get there. You may find it hard to fit in and connect to people, feeling that everyone else is doing it better. You may be finding it hard to accept yourself as you are and be wondering what you have to offer. Anxiety and depression make it difficult to move away from this place. If you are on the autistic spectrum, these problems can be magnified. Finding a way out of this on your own can seem impossible.

Having worked at Relate for over eight years I have worked with individuals, couples and families who have experienced relationship problems as well as issues of anxiety, depression and low mood. For the past four years I have also worked with couples and individuals who are experiencing sexual problems including, loss of sexual desire, premature ejaculation, vaginismus, erectile dysfunction as well as many other sexual problems. Three years ago I further trained to work with clients and their partners with sex and pornography addiction. More recently I trained to work with clients with gambling addictions.

I specialise in working with adults who have experienced large or small traumas (e.g. bullying, accidents, medical trauma, or abuse), or specific phobias. I have a special interest in Autism and also work with adults and children with this diagnosis. I work integratively, using the best aspects of approaches that are informed by the most recent evidence. I specialise in EMDR, Systemic and psychodynamic approaches. I also draw upon ACT and SFT. People come to me with a wide variety of mental health conditions and we work together at both a practical and therapeutic level. I will tell you if I feel i am not the therapist for you.

Are you struggling with how you're feeling and need support to see things clearly? I aim to provides a safe, non-judgemental and respectful environment as you begin this journey to address your difficulties. Talking therapy helps you gain a different perspective, allowing you to explore your difficulties at your own pace. Many people feel more comfortable talking to a trained professional, I will endeavour to support you with compassion, helping you to find clarity and work towards a goal or resolution. I am an experienced psychotherapist who can assist you to feel more in control of how you’re feeling.

Personal and Relationship Counselling are a group of BACP Accredited therapists, psychotherapists and Supervisors. We have been providing counselling for individuals, relationships and organisations, in the Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall areas for 26 years. Our Counsellors have been vetted for both professional and personal qualities, because we know these are essential for positive therapeutic results, and want to continue to build on our excellent reputation. Please visit our website to see who you could be talking to if you feel that you'd like to begin counselling with our practice.