Counselling in TQ2
Life can sometimes feel heavy and overwhelming. I offer a calm, private, and confidential space where you can share thoughts and feelings. Perhaps your relationship feels lost under the pressures of family life, intimacy has faded, or work has left you feeling unhappy and disconnected. You may also be coping with painful life changes such as divorce or bereavement.
Counselling is your time — a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters to you. Together, we’ll explore what you hope to gain from therapy and how I can best support you, using the most up-to-date understanding, skills, and approaches.
Life can sometimes feel heavy and overwhelming. I offer a calm, private, and confidential space where you can share thoughts and feelings. Perhaps your relationship feels lost under the pressures of family life, intimacy has faded, or work has left you feeling unhappy and disconnected. You may also be coping with painful life changes such as divorce or bereavement.
Counselling is your time — a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters to you. Together, we’ll explore what you hope to gain from therapy and how I can best support you, using the most up-to-date understanding, skills, and approaches.
I understand that it can be scary to reach out and ask for help, especially when you are feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed, angry, empty, lonely, scared, unsatisfied, not yourself. It's not easy when you want to improve or change parts of your life and the relationships in it and you're not sure how to do it.
If any of this sounds true for you, then this is when counselling can be a positive step. I can help you to explore why you feel, think and behave the way you do, perhaps in ways that are stopping you from fulfilling your potential, from living the life you want to live, from finding meaning/purpose - from being you.
I understand that it can be scary to reach out and ask for help, especially when you are feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed, angry, empty, lonely, scared, unsatisfied, not yourself. It's not easy when you want to improve or change parts of your life and the relationships in it and you're not sure how to do it.
If any of this sounds true for you, then this is when counselling can be a positive step. I can help you to explore why you feel, think and behave the way you do, perhaps in ways that are stopping you from fulfilling your potential, from living the life you want to live, from finding meaning/purpose - from being you.
I believe that our capacity to cope with issues that arise in adult life, whether this is how we experience the world, relate to others, cope with difficult situations or understand and manage what can often be overwhelming emotions, is ultimately bound up with our early experiences. Whether we wish to or not we carry our history with us and sometimes this does not provide the strong foundation needed to engage and embrace life or weather its storms. I work with clients to recognise the origins of their difficulties so that together we might arrive at a place where life is understandable, and they feel both validated and valued.
I believe that our capacity to cope with issues that arise in adult life, whether this is how we experience the world, relate to others, cope with difficult situations or understand and manage what can often be overwhelming emotions, is ultimately bound up with our early experiences. Whether we wish to or not we carry our history with us and sometimes this does not provide the strong foundation needed to engage and embrace life or weather its storms. I work with clients to recognise the origins of their difficulties so that together we might arrive at a place where life is understandable, and they feel both validated and valued.
I work with clients facing depression, anxiety and transitional issues arising from life changes – divorce, redundancy, ageing, menopause, relocation, parenthood, death and grief – as well as understanding the impact of past trauma. I work with clients to build self-awareness and improved self-esteem, undertaking an active problem-solving approach. As an ex-lawyer & corporate headhunter, I understand the challenges of burnout and high-stress, corporate environments. I offer career coaching for those seeking to build their careers alongside exploring productivity, empowerment, and confidence in the workplace.
I work with clients facing depression, anxiety and transitional issues arising from life changes – divorce, redundancy, ageing, menopause, relocation, parenthood, death and grief – as well as understanding the impact of past trauma. I work with clients to build self-awareness and improved self-esteem, undertaking an active problem-solving approach. As an ex-lawyer & corporate headhunter, I understand the challenges of burnout and high-stress, corporate environments. I offer career coaching for those seeking to build their careers alongside exploring productivity, empowerment, and confidence in the workplace.
You may feel like you’re struggling with life more than others seem to. Anxiety might leave you overthinking, worrying about how you come across, or avoiding situations that feel overwhelming. Low self-esteem can make you doubt yourself or feel not good enough. Perhaps old patterns of behaviour that used to work now make things worse. Over time this can leave you feeling stuck, lost, or unsure of your place in the world. My style of therapy offers a supportive space to talk openly, make sense of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and begin building confidence, self-acceptance, and a stronger sense of who you are.
You may feel like you’re struggling with life more than others seem to. Anxiety might leave you overthinking, worrying about how you come across, or avoiding situations that feel overwhelming. Low self-esteem can make you doubt yourself or feel not good enough. Perhaps old patterns of behaviour that used to work now make things worse. Over time this can leave you feeling stuck, lost, or unsure of your place in the world. My style of therapy offers a supportive space to talk openly, make sense of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and begin building confidence, self-acceptance, and a stronger sense of who you are.
I am a fully qualified (Accredited) Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Supervisor I work from my private practice in Paignton providing a warm, safe, secure and confidential environment. I like to work in a relational way with empathy, honesty and regard for all clients. I see counselling as a collaborative process in which clients bring their experiences to me and I bring my awareness and knowledge to explore the specific needs of individuals. Being an integrative counsellor means that I use various styles and techniques that I can adapt and develop to help clients discover healthy strategies for coping.
I am a fully qualified (Accredited) Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Supervisor I work from my private practice in Paignton providing a warm, safe, secure and confidential environment. I like to work in a relational way with empathy, honesty and regard for all clients. I see counselling as a collaborative process in which clients bring their experiences to me and I bring my awareness and knowledge to explore the specific needs of individuals. Being an integrative counsellor means that I use various styles and techniques that I can adapt and develop to help clients discover healthy strategies for coping.
I am a warm, friendly, and caring counsellor who offers a confidential and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to talk and be heard. I believe that everyone has the potential to overcome their difficulties, but sometimes professional support can make all the difference. You have already taken a significant step towards better wellbeing by looking for a counsellor, and I recognise how important and courageous that decision can be.
I am a warm, friendly, and caring counsellor who offers a confidential and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to talk and be heard. I believe that everyone has the potential to overcome their difficulties, but sometimes professional support can make all the difference. You have already taken a significant step towards better wellbeing by looking for a counsellor, and I recognise how important and courageous that decision can be.
My counselling process is client focused and tailored. You and your personal journey are unique, therefore there is no "one size fits all" approach in my therapy space. Although I have had a long and varied education into counselling, psychology and social forces, I remain convinced by a fact that I learned on the first day of my degree... It is often not the method of counselling which predicts a benefit to our clients, but the relationship between client and practitioner. I prioritise building trust and a sense of safety that healing can bed into and thrive in.
My counselling process is client focused and tailored. You and your personal journey are unique, therefore there is no "one size fits all" approach in my therapy space. Although I have had a long and varied education into counselling, psychology and social forces, I remain convinced by a fact that I learned on the first day of my degree... It is often not the method of counselling which predicts a benefit to our clients, but the relationship between client and practitioner. I prioritise building trust and a sense of safety that healing can bed into and thrive in.
Opening up to someone new can understandably make you feel anxious. You may wonder, "Will I be judged?" "Will I be told I'm a hopeless case?" A lot of the time we can be own worst enemy. We tell ourselves that we are not good enough, not capable, or not loveable. We get frustrated, angry, depressed, anxious, and stuck in a world which sometimes feels fake and hollow somehow. We allow others to bully us, walk all over us, hurt us and destroy our dreams. However, all is not lost. Often all we need is just a small change in our perception, and to be seen and heard. This can make a huge difference.
Opening up to someone new can understandably make you feel anxious. You may wonder, "Will I be judged?" "Will I be told I'm a hopeless case?" A lot of the time we can be own worst enemy. We tell ourselves that we are not good enough, not capable, or not loveable. We get frustrated, angry, depressed, anxious, and stuck in a world which sometimes feels fake and hollow somehow. We allow others to bully us, walk all over us, hurt us and destroy our dreams. However, all is not lost. Often all we need is just a small change in our perception, and to be seen and heard. This can make a huge difference.
Hi I am Katrina.
I am a fully qualified counsellor with over 10 years experience of counselling Adults & Young People aged 13+, with well-being & emotional traumas.
I offer a FREE 30 minute initial call so we can speak about what support you are looking for.
I support a range of complexities such as; •Attachment, Separation&Social Anxiety, Family Reactions to MH •Anxiety & Depression •Bereavement & Loss •Trauma •Childhood Trauma •Domestic Abuse •Racial identity •Disability Discrimination• Low Self Esteem & Low Self Worth •Personality & Narcissistic Personality Disorder •Dissociative Disorder & PTSD•ODD & ADHD.
Hi I am Katrina.
I am a fully qualified counsellor with over 10 years experience of counselling Adults & Young People aged 13+, with well-being & emotional traumas.
I offer a FREE 30 minute initial call so we can speak about what support you are looking for.
I support a range of complexities such as; •Attachment, Separation&Social Anxiety, Family Reactions to MH •Anxiety & Depression •Bereavement & Loss •Trauma •Childhood Trauma •Domestic Abuse •Racial identity •Disability Discrimination• Low Self Esteem & Low Self Worth •Personality & Narcissistic Personality Disorder •Dissociative Disorder & PTSD•ODD & ADHD.
Many people come to therapy because life has become too heavy to carry alone. You may be navigating intense emotions, behaviours you want to change, or uncertainty about your identity, neurodivergence, or sensory processing. You may feel stuck in cycles that no longer serve you or frustrated that past approaches never matched how your mind truly works. You may feel misunderstood or unseen — by others and even by yourself — especially when neurodivergence or sensory processing differences shape how you move through the world and influence your self‑esteem and sense of identity.
Many people come to therapy because life has become too heavy to carry alone. You may be navigating intense emotions, behaviours you want to change, or uncertainty about your identity, neurodivergence, or sensory processing. You may feel stuck in cycles that no longer serve you or frustrated that past approaches never matched how your mind truly works. You may feel misunderstood or unseen — by others and even by yourself — especially when neurodivergence or sensory processing differences shape how you move through the world and influence your self‑esteem and sense of identity.
Searching for a therapist can feel daunting, I can remember when I had to do it for myself. I have worked with a diverse range of clients, all of whom have many different reasons for seeking therapy. Whatever your reason for finding yourself here, I can offer you a space to feel not only listened to but truly heard without judgement.
Searching for a therapist can feel daunting, I can remember when I had to do it for myself. I have worked with a diverse range of clients, all of whom have many different reasons for seeking therapy. Whatever your reason for finding yourself here, I can offer you a space to feel not only listened to but truly heard without judgement.
Hello my name is Karyna. I offer personal counselling to adults and relationship counselling to couples. I understand that taking those initial steps into counselling can feel like a daunting prospect and so I offer you a warm, empathic, caring and non-judgement space for you to begin your journey. I believe we are all uniquely capable of making changes to enable us to live an empowered, fulfilled and balanced life. I will work with you and support you as you endeavour to achieve this. I offer a free initial online appointment where we can meet and you can decide if you feel that we are a good fit.
Hello my name is Karyna. I offer personal counselling to adults and relationship counselling to couples. I understand that taking those initial steps into counselling can feel like a daunting prospect and so I offer you a warm, empathic, caring and non-judgement space for you to begin your journey. I believe we are all uniquely capable of making changes to enable us to live an empowered, fulfilled and balanced life. I will work with you and support you as you endeavour to achieve this. I offer a free initial online appointment where we can meet and you can decide if you feel that we are a good fit.
Hi,
I'm John, a qualified counsellor at Torbay Psychotherapy (MNCS), based in Brixham, Torbay.
It’s completely normal to face challenges in life—whether they’re minor worries, persistent anxieties, or significant events like grief, divorce, or panic attacks. Whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to face it alone. We can work through it together.
I specialise in person-centred therapy—a gentle, non-directive approach that creates a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
Hi,
I'm John, a qualified counsellor at Torbay Psychotherapy (MNCS), based in Brixham, Torbay.
It’s completely normal to face challenges in life—whether they’re minor worries, persistent anxieties, or significant events like grief, divorce, or panic attacks. Whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to face it alone. We can work through it together.
I specialise in person-centred therapy—a gentle, non-directive approach that creates a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
Are you experiencing a prolonged, overwhelming sense of helplessness, depression and stress, resulting in you struggling to concentrate, make decisions and complete everyday tasks? Is your confidence, motivation and self-esteem at an all-time low and you feel you've lost your sense of identity? Is your pain from the past or your anxiety about your future numbing your enjoyment of your present? I offer a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental space to feel heard, understood and emotionally supported, helping you to make sense of any destructive or self-defeating patterns which may be holding you back.
Are you experiencing a prolonged, overwhelming sense of helplessness, depression and stress, resulting in you struggling to concentrate, make decisions and complete everyday tasks? Is your confidence, motivation and self-esteem at an all-time low and you feel you've lost your sense of identity? Is your pain from the past or your anxiety about your future numbing your enjoyment of your present? I offer a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental space to feel heard, understood and emotionally supported, helping you to make sense of any destructive or self-defeating patterns which may be holding you back.
I’m a fully qualified Therapeutic Counsellor, a proud member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), based in Plymouth, Devon, UK. My approach is to offer a compassionate, safe, and confidential space where you can explore any emotional or life challenges you’re facing. I believe everyone has the ability to reach their true potential with the right support, and I am dedicated to helping you recognise your self-worth and work towards your goals in a non-judgmental, empowering environment.
I’m a fully qualified Therapeutic Counsellor, a proud member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), based in Plymouth, Devon, UK. My approach is to offer a compassionate, safe, and confidential space where you can explore any emotional or life challenges you’re facing. I believe everyone has the ability to reach their true potential with the right support, and I am dedicated to helping you recognise your self-worth and work towards your goals in a non-judgmental, empowering environment.
I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults, with a particular focus on complex and relational trauma, neurodivergence, and the mind-body connection.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or carrying the effects of past experiences. Perhaps your body feels on edge, shut down, or unwell in ways that are hard to explain, or you’re struggling with relationships. Therapy can offer a steady, compassionate space to slow down and make sense of what you’re living with, at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy for adults, with a particular focus on complex and relational trauma, neurodivergence, and the mind-body connection.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or carrying the effects of past experiences. Perhaps your body feels on edge, shut down, or unwell in ways that are hard to explain, or you’re struggling with relationships. Therapy can offer a steady, compassionate space to slow down and make sense of what you’re living with, at a pace that feels right for you.
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My ideal client feels overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, or struggles around food and body image. They often criticise themselves, feel not good enough, or stuck in exhausting cycles they don’t fully understand. They want clarity, tools to manage emotions, and a more balanced relationship with themselves. Most of all, they want to feel more in control, more present, and like themselves again.
My ideal client feels overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, or struggles around food and body image. They often criticise themselves, feel not good enough, or stuck in exhausting cycles they don’t fully understand. They want clarity, tools to manage emotions, and a more balanced relationship with themselves. Most of all, they want to feel more in control, more present, and like themselves again.
Dr Claire Parker - Perinatal Clinical
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Exeter EX1
I am a clinical psychologist with a special interest in the perinatal period, offering safe, empowering, and compassionate therapeutic spaces for all.
With over 10 years of clinical experience in the NHS, I have developed expertise in working with trauma and perinatal mental health. While the perinatal period is a particular focus, I also work with individuals and couples across a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
I am a clinical psychologist with a special interest in the perinatal period, offering safe, empowering, and compassionate therapeutic spaces for all.
With over 10 years of clinical experience in the NHS, I have developed expertise in working with trauma and perinatal mental health. While the perinatal period is a particular focus, I also work with individuals and couples across a range of emotional and relational difficulties.
In my work as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, I help adults who are experiencing considerable difficulties with their thoughts and feelings about themselves and in their relationships with others - particularly with partners, family and at work. These difficulties are often associated with a variety of psychological problems and negatively affect mental health, sometimes severely. Persistent poor mental health and relationship issues are often rooted in problems with caregiving experienced as an infant, child and teenager.
In my work as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, I help adults who are experiencing considerable difficulties with their thoughts and feelings about themselves and in their relationships with others - particularly with partners, family and at work. These difficulties are often associated with a variety of psychological problems and negatively affect mental health, sometimes severely. Persistent poor mental health and relationship issues are often rooted in problems with caregiving experienced as an infant, child and teenager.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in TQ2
10+
Average cost per session
£60
Counsellors in TQ2 who prioritize treating:
| 88% | Anxiety |
| 82% | Depression |
| 71% | Domestic Abuse |
| 71% | Bereavement |
| 71% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Stress |
| 59% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 50% | Bupa |
| 50% | AXA PPP |
| 50% | Nuffield Health |
How Counsellors in TQ2 see their clients
| 100% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 25% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in TQ2?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.