Business Details
Professional Counselling Services in Exeter
We are a dedicated team of qualified and experienced counsellors committed to providing high-quality therapeutic support under the BACP Code of Ethics. Our practitioners are either BACP Accredited or actively working towards accreditation, offering diverse approaches such as Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, Gestalt, CBT, and Compassionate Mind Therapy. With expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship challenges, and trauma, we prioritise confidentiality and tailor sessions to individual needs.Our flexible scheduling accommodates varying work and home life demands, ensuring accessible care. Each counsellor brings decades of combined experience, fostering a safe space for personal growth and emotional well-being through evidence-based practices and continuous professional development.
Services
Psychodynamic Counselling
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Stress Management Workshops
Trauma Therapy
Relationship Counselling
Highlights and features
- We are BACP Accredited practitioners with decades of combined experience.
- We offer multiple therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs.
- Flexible scheduling accommodates work and personal commitments.
- Our team includes specialists in trauma, bereavement, and relationship therapy.
- We prioritise confidentiality and ethical, client-centred practices.
Associations and certifications
- BACP
Services
Psychodynamic Counselling
Psychodynamic counselling explores unconscious patterns and past experiences impacting current behaviour. This approach helps clients understand deep-seated emotional conflicts, improve self-awareness, and develop healthier relationship dynamics through long-term therapeutic engagement.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
CBT focuses on identifying and modifying negative thought patterns and behaviours. This structured, goal-oriented therapy equips clients with practical tools to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions through evidence-based techniques and homework exercises.
Stress Management Workshops
These workshops teach practical techniques for managing work-related and personal stress. Participants learn mindfulness, breathing exercises, and cognitive restructuring strategies to reduce anxiety and improve emotional regulation in challenging situations.
Trauma Therapy
Specialised trauma therapy addresses PTSD and complex trauma through approaches like EMDR, CFT, and Critical Incident Debriefing. Therapists help clients process distressing memories safely while developing coping mechanisms for emotional stability and recovery.
Relationship Counselling
Relationship counselling supports individuals and couples navigating interpersonal challenges. Therapists facilitate open communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection through structured sessions focusing on attachment patterns and relational dynamics.
People
Pat Hoare
Senior BACP Accredited Counsellor
With over 40 years' experience, Pat offers expertise in addiction, bereavement, and trauma therapy. She provides supervision for counsellors and integrates mindfulness, EMDR, and hypnotherapy into her practice.
Anna Squire
Humanistic Counsellor
Anna specialises in depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues using Gestalt and CBT techniques. She has 10+ years' experience supporting clients through government-funded employment programmes and personal development journeys.
Catherine Roguski
Integrative Psychotherapist
Catherine combines 40 years' healthcare experience with counselling expertise. She specialises in bereavement support, trauma therapy, and couples counselling, offering supervision for bereavement volunteers and trainee therapists.
Questions
How do I choose the right counsellor?
Consider qualifications, accreditation (e.g., BACP), therapeutic approach, and personal compatibility. We recommend initial consultations with multiple counsellors to find the best fit for your needs.
What happens in the first session?
The initial 50-60 minute session establishes your goals, discusses therapeutic approaches, and builds rapport. Payment arrangements and session logistics are confirmed, with no obligation to continue.
Are sessions confidential?
Yes, confidentiality is central to our practice. Information is only shared with third parties with your explicit consent, except in cases of serious harm risk as required by law.
What are your fees?
Individual sessions range from £40–50. Reduced rates may be available for low-income clients. Payment by cash or cheque is required at the end of each session.
Do you offer online counselling?
While our primary service is face-to-face in Exeter, some counsellors may offer telephone or online sessions. Please discuss options directly with your preferred practitioner.
How long does counselling take?
Duration varies: short-term (6-8 sessions) for specific issues or long-term for complex concerns. Progress is regularly reviewed to ensure therapeutic effectiveness and client needs.
