Barbara Matheson

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Counsellor and Counselling Supervisor. MBACP Reg.
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Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QT
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I'm a very experienced and approachable counsellor and counselling supervisor based in Exeter. My counselling approach can be of help and provide support for a range of issues and life events e.g.,  anxiety, depression, family issues, university students,  ADHD , diagnosed or suspected,  low self-esteem , imposter syndrome, low confidence, social anxiety, relationship issues, bereavement, online dating in later life, Womens' issues and life events.  

  • Exploring your feelings and experiences in a  welcoming, confidential non-judgmental counselling relationship can provide you with valuable support, new understanding and perspectives and reduced self criticism. Counselling can also help you find new ways to deal with the issues that are currently challenging your life balance , mental health and wellbeing.
  • I work with adults from age 18 upwards.

My experience:

  • I’m a very experienced counsellor. A registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapists (BACP), and work to the code of ethics set down by the BACP ethical framework.
  • I’m also a qualified and experienced supervisor offering supervision to  qualified  counsellors, and those working in job roles where it’s helpful for their wellbeing to have a safe caring space to explore their work and its impact on them.

Professional background:

  • Prior to becoming a counsellor I worked as a freelance learning and development consultant, coach and mentor, specialising in management development, personal development, Womens' development and stress management.
  • I've also had senior roles in the recruitment sector.

Getting started:

  • I offer an optional low cost 30 minute informal consultation ; an opportunity to meet with me, find out more about counselling and my approach, thereby allowing you to decide if you're comfortable working with me as your counsellor
  • To book an appointment please call me on 07740678218 or email at bm@exeterquaycounselling.co.uk
  • If I’m not immediately available, I will get back to you within 24 hours
  • I can sometimes offer fee concessions , so please just ask me what's available.

Additional information:

  • A qualified and very experienced Counsellor, a member of the BACP, on the BACP Register accredited by the Department of Health, and fully insured for my work.
  • A qualified and experienced Counselling Supervisor

Training, qualifications & experience

Training and Qualifications:

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from the University of Strathclyde (BACP)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Training Management (CIPD) Cranfield School of Management)
  • Certificate in Stress Management (OCR)
  • Certificate in Creative Supervision (UKCP)

Other Training:

  • Stress Management
  • Rape and sexual abuse
  • Domestic violence
  • Diversity
  • Personal Development
  • Springboard Womens' Development Programme
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Employability

Experience: I have extensive experience as an online counsellor in private practice , working with clients based in the UK, Europe, USA and the Middle East. 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).

Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.

Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.

All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Other areas of counselling I deal with

  • Womens' issues and life events
  • Online dating in older life
  • Imposter syndrome
  • Bullying in life at work
  • Bullying-recovery from childhood experiences
  • Post Covid issues
  • Neuro diversity issues
  • Isolation and loneliness
  • University graduates transitioning to the workplace
  • Work/life balance
  • PMS and PMD

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Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • OAPs
  • Students

Additional information

Counselling:

The fee for a 30 minute informal consultation is £20
Thereafter the fees are £60 per 50 minute session

Some concessions are available, e.g. students, seniors and low waged, so please just ask and I'll do my best to help.

Supervision:

£65 per 60 minute session

All fees are payable by online banking, on or before the date of each appointment. 


When I work

A low cost 30 minute informal consultation is available. This meeting can take place in person or online.

Mondays and Wednesdays face to face 

Online on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Further information

I've extensive experience of face to face and online counselling and supervision, working with clients in various locations throughout the UK and beyond.

Client testimonials:

"Barbara has inspired me to become to person I am today, full of confidence, self-worth and self-esteem. Her wonderful ability to help me identify, understand and deal with my issues and anxieties will be forever invaluable. Thank you so much!"

"Thank you so much for all your help. I am eternally grateful for all of your support and understanding. I am really excited for the next chapter in my life."

"Thank you again. I can't express how grateful I am to have you with me all through this summer. It was life-changing indeed. "

PAC Exeter, 3 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QT

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Adults
Older adults
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Additional languages

no

Online platforms

Doxy
Zoom

Supervision

Online

I provide supervision for qualified counsellors in private practice or in employment. I also provide supervision for those in other care based roles.

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Barbara Matheson
Barbara Matheson