Counselling in PL4

ONLINE TELEPHONE FACE2FACE Welcome to “Find a voice…” I am a qualified BACP registered Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I offer Humanistic, psychodynamic, creative and cognitive behavioural therapy. We are all diverse human beings and completely individual in our needs and our preferences therefor each session is led by the individual needs of my clients. Talking about our feelings and emotions can be hard and taking the first steps in to therapy is possibly the hardest part of the journey. I offer a free initial 30 min session to see how you feel and how you would like to move forward. Sliding scale concessions.

People generally look for a counsellor because they feel stuck or unable to move forward from unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns. You could struggle to connect with others and maintain healthy relationships. You may also feel like you can’t keep up with the people around you; as though everyone is doing better than you are. Self-acceptance and self-worth may be a problem, especially if you are suffering from anxiety and depression. Do you want to move forward and build yourself a sustainable future?

As a neurodivergent individual with a neurodivergent family I developed a special interest neurodivergence including Adult ADHD and Adult Autism.  I completed additional training to assist me in supporting individuals and couples in understanding the differences in the way the brain operates between neurodivergent and predominant neurotypes with the aim of building better and stronger relationships.  I also coach neurodivergent individuals with relationships, navigating the workplace and community and other difficulties that present as a result of their nuerodivergence.

It can be scary making the first steps to looking for a counsellor and it also takes a lot of strength and bravery. Sometimes life events can leave us with a feeling of being stuck. This could be because of fear, anxiety, stress or underlying trauma that prevents you from finding the strength to move forward and heal. I believe by being able to learn to connect back to our feelings and our true selves, learning to listen and trust ourselves will not only help us understand who we are but also what we want and deserve which is to be loved, valued and happy.

Welcome! Would you like to talk to someone who will really listen? Tell me how you are feeling or what things you would like to change, and let’s see what we can do. The purpose of counselling is to find ways to feel better and to improve your experience of life, whether at home, at work, in your relationships, in living with yourself – or all of these. It means having a confidential and supportive space in which you can get clearer about how you feel and how you understand yourself, your behaviour and your situation - and what you can do to make changes. Most importantly, counselling is about improving how you look after yourself.

Most people experience times in their lives when their feelings and their life as a whole seems totally unmanageable. Those moments are often described as ‘not being able to see the wood for the trees’- times when we feel that no one understands and we do not know which way to turn. Seeing a counsellor can often help you to gain a different perspective on life and see things more clearly. I believe that every person deserves the opportunity to be heard and to be given the chance to work through their problems in a safe and confidential space.

Life can feel like a struggle, or we may feel that we’re just not living the life that we’d like to. Perhaps you’re questioning who you are? Sometimes, whether we have others around us or not, we can feel lonely. We may feel that we have no-one to talk to. My aim is to provide a space to BE. A space to be seen, heard and valued. A space to explore what might be troubling you, who you are, and how you might cultivate a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. In particular, I specialise in working with Highly Sensitive People as defined by Elaine Aron, and how life experiences may affect this minority of people. ​

Hello, and welcome to my profile. I first discovered therapy myself in my late 20s. I found it so helpful and inspiring that I decided to train as a counsellor myself. Nearly 15 years on, I feel just as passionate about the potential for therapy to change people’s lives for the better. Counselling can support you, by giving you space to explore your thoughts and feelings with somebody outside your day-to-day life. I truly believe that you know best where it hurts; what I can bring to this relationship are my training and working experience and I can use these to support you find the answers you are looking for.

Hello, I’m Elly (she/her). My work is guided by my sensitive, gentle and intuitive nature. I have specialist experience in supporting those impacted by domestic abuse. I also work with sexual trauma, bereavement, anger, addiction and self-harm, as well as identity, sexuality, high sensitivity, panic and overwhelm. Reaching out and trusting someone to listen to our hurts and worries can feel daunting, especially if you are coming with a painful history that lacked kindness and care. My intention is to work with you in a way that is paced and open; providing opportunity to speak through what may feel hurtful, confusing and burdening.

Hi, I’m Caleb. I’m a fully qualified integrative counsellor based in Plymouth, Devon. I have a diverse and extensive background in the support of people, my passion being to facilitate and nurture the exploration of ourselves, so that we can allow for more healing, clarity and connection in our lives. It’s a journey I am still on myself, and although at times this can feel uncomfortable, I know it’s worth it. I am naturally empathic with a curious and gentle spirit. My approach draws upon creative approaches combined with my enthusiasm for the complex and often mysterious workings of the mind.

I understand that talking about troubling personal issues can feel really difficult sometimes yet working with a counsellor can help you to unlock that difficulty. I am friendly, easy to talk to and keen to help if you feel that talking to a professional might help you. I currently work in a counselling agency in Plymouth as well as running my own practice so have a range of experience working with many different people in many different situations.

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'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.

Mental and emotional wellbeing can become very strained at this difficult time. I will reply to requests for help quickly and will get back to you promptly. I am a trained Humanistic therapist, this means I am led by my client’s needs, and work to understand the unique experience of each individual that has led them to seek counselling. All the clients I see want to resolve difficulties they are experiencing and achieve improvements to their emotional wellbeing and the relationship they have with themself and others. The skills and approaches developed over the course of my career enable me to adapt to your specific needs.

I am committed to helping you explore, examine and move forward in a way that is ideal for you. Nothing is too big or too small to bring to sessions. We can work together at a pace that suits you. Clients often work with goals or a focus on mind, others aren’t quite sure what they need or want to explore.

Are you so focused on worrying about what could happen that you're not making anything happen? Is this stopping you from achieving your goals? This negative cycle is exhausting and can leave you feeling trapped and alone. The good news is that the ability to change is in your hands; imagine waking up every day and not feeling like this. I've helped lots of people suffering from anxiety take control and live the life they want to live. Let me help you to live yours. If you'd like to find out more I offer a free phone or Zoom consultation.

Therapy offers a private and sacred space to think, feel and experience your true self. It explores your needs and processes feelings as they arise, and from this comes a new clarity of awareness. I sometimes think of it as coming out of the dark woods and into the light. This transformation 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, confusion, sadness, grief, regret or loss.

Hello, my name is Lee Ash. I trust you have found me because you are going through a difficult time and are seeking support and a safe person to share your struggle with. I understand that reaching out to an unfamiliar person can be a challenging experience, so I will do my best to lessen any fears you may have about the counselling process through sharing information about myself and my counselling practice. The first thing I want you to know is that when you contact me I respond. I am very aware that when someone is seeking counselling they don’t want to wait too long for a response. So I make it a priority to make contact ASAP.

Traumatic life events can create sudden, urgent need for support. Equally, therapy can be a positive, planned act of self care, facing old wounds or barriers to growth and happiness. 17 years practice with young people, adults, couples and families has taught me that everyone has unique experiences and needs. Therefore my approach is integrative, tailored to each client and draws on 7 years training which includes psychodynamic psychotherapy, solution focused therapy, CBT, DBT, trauma focused and humanistic counselling. I am committed to providing a positive, rewarding and life enhancing experience for both clients and supervisees.