Counselling and psychotherapy in a safe, comfortable, and private setting
I am a Psychotherapist in advanced clinical training and I practice counselling and psychotherapy using Transactional Analysis (TA).
I value the uniqueness and value of all individuals, and your thoughts, experiences and emotions are at the centre of my work.
My approach combines training, maturity, experience and sensitivity to thoughtfully walk the path of therapy and discovery with you.
Perhaps you are feeling stuck in some aspect of your life or aren’t sure of the way ahead in your life. Transitions and dilemmas can occur at any point during a person’s life. These might include marriage or becoming a couple: changes in a private or professional role: uncertainty in identity: relationship difficulties: loss; pregnancy: child birth; and the challenges presented during the ageing process.
TA is a school of psychotherapy developed in the 1950s by Eric Berne.
It offers an excellent foundation from which to understand how human beings develop, make the choices we do, and how change can come about. It provides constructs which can help us make new decisions which support the lives we want to live, explore our options for the future, or improve our wellbeing. It is a treatment modality for depression and anxiety, as well other mental health difficulties.
About me
I have a strong and consistent background in Mental health and in therapeutic relationships. I trained as a Mental health nurse in the 1990’s and worked in hospital and community environments. I am familiar and happy to work with difference, including neurodiversity. I have worked with a range of problems and dilemmas.
Latterly I worked in the Higher education sector supporting students as a mental health mentor. More recently I started my training in TA.
The part time Psychotherapy Diploma training took place over four years to Master’s level.
This entailed regular written assignments and presentations, and a minimum of forty hours mandatory personal therapy, therefore I have experienced therapy from both sides. During and after attaining our Diploma we are required to continue with supervision on a regular and frequent basis, 1 supervision hour for every 6 hours of clinical practice throughout training.
This supports continual attention to ethical and professional practice.
Post Diploma – I am working towards becoming a Certified Transactional Analyst, requiring a total of over 600 hours of training, with 500 additional hours of training and supervision required prior to qualification: write and pass a dissertation of 24,000 words and pass an oral exam with 4 Certified psychotherapists: over 750 hours of clinical practice prior to qualification; and Personal weekly psychotherapy for a minimum of 4 years. I take part in regular Continuing Professional development activities.
Interests and experience
- Working with current and graduated home and international students, and staff
- Health anxiety, anxiety in general and worrying
- Depression
- Trauma and difficulties in childhood.
- Life transitions and dilemmas.
I am trained in the modality of Transactional Analysis, a school of psychotherapy developed in the 1950s by a Canadian-born psychiatrist called Eric Berne.
Qualifications
I am currently working towards becoming a Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA).
I trained at the Iron Mill Institute in Exeter and achieved the following:
- Advanced Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychological Studies (completion of Advanced TA Psychotherapy course)
- Foundation in Transactional Analysis
- Transactional Analysis 101
I have a BSc. Ord.
Modules in Work and Wellbeing
Professional memberships
- United Kingdom Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA) (RTE Diploma member)
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered member
I am registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office).
I am listed on the Psychology Today website.
Services & fees
I offer short and longer term sessions for adults (18yrs+) depending on the needs of the person. Sessions last 50 minutes, £50 per session, payment by bank transfer on the day.
I have a concessionary space available.
Couples - Sessions last 50 minutes, £65 per session, payment by bank transfer on the day.
How I work
Face-to-face sessions take place in a comfortable room in Exeter city centre, Devon.
Online sessions are also available.
Choosing the right therapist is important and you may still have questions before making your decision.
Please do contact me; I am happy to help.
My location
I work with adults (18yrs+) from a comfortable, private room in the centre of Exeter, Devon.
Exeter has good transport links to the surrounding areas, including Topsham, Crediton, Exmouth, Tiverton, Honiton, and Chudleigh.
Face to face and online sessions are available. Please contact me to discuss your options.
Get in touch
Please contact me if you have any questions about how counselling and psychotherapy works, or to arrange an appointment.
This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to therapy, whether it could be helpful for you, and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07512899833 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak with me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have.
Counselling and therapy can help with:
- relationship problems
- anxiety
- depression
- loneliness
- stress
- loss
- sexuality issues
- eating disorders
- addiction
- difficulties with anger
- gender Issues
- getting balance in all aspects of life
- exploration of life direction
- trauma
This not an exhaustive list, please do contact me to discuss your situation.
Our journey together begins with your story.
We will explore your experiences, thoughts, and emotions to help you gain a better understanding of them, as well as broadening and deepening those responses through reflection and by considering new, alternative perspectives.
It may also be helpful to reflect on the conversations that take place between us. Sessions are confidential, with the usual caveats as we will discuss.