Barbara Matheson
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I'm a very experienced , warm and approachable counsellor and counselling supervisor based in Exeter and online. My counselling approach can provide you with new insights and support for a range of issues and life events e.g., anxiety, depression, ADHD , trauma, low self esteem, relationship issues, family issues, abuse, imposter syndrome, low confidence , career and work issues, bereavement, loss, Womens' issues /health and wellbeing.
- Exploring your feelings and experiences in a warm , welcoming, confidential counselling relationship can provide you with valuable support, new understanding and perspectives and reduced self criticism. My counselling approach 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.
- I can provide guidance on how to get the most benefit from being in online counselling. I don't mean the technical aspects, but the personal experience of working on a screen in your own space.
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've very successfully worked with a diverse range of clients online for over 10 years, in the UK, USA, Europe and the Middle East.
- 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
- Trauma
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 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
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Womens' issues and life events
- 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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling:
The fee for an optional 30 minute informal consultation is £20
Thereafter the fees are £65 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.
Wednesdays face to face
Online on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Further information
I've over 10 years experience of online counselling and supervision, working with a wide range of 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. "
