Amy Fairchild

You're probably here because things aren't going well right now, they haven't in the past, or you're worried about the future, maybe all three. I understand - we all have difficulties to overcome at points in our lives. In fact, I believe that these times when we struggle can be our greatest opportunities for personal growth and enrichment. I know it can be daunting, overwhelming even, but I assure you that I am here to support you, and offer you the security and space, so you can explore your inner world safely, and at the right pace for you.

I'm drawn to understanding you as an individual, what you experience, think and feel, and how you relate to the world around you and your own personal history. With curiosity and compassion, I will guide you to understand how and why you feel and interact as you do. By getting to know and understand yourself in this way, you will gain clarity and courage to move forward and make decisions from an informed position. By choosing to seek out therapy, you have already taken a big step, I will be here with you on the journey.

I am an Integrative Counsellor, mainly focussed on Internal Family Systems therapy and Brainspotting, which is a mindfully focussed processing technique. Through a tailored approach - different for each individual - we will work through your concerns towards your desired goals. I believe that you have within you the ability to connect with your core sense of compassion, courage and calm curiosity that will allow you to discover who and how you truly are, and go on to serve you throughout your life.

I currently work from my practice in Ilfracombe and online internationally via Zoom, which is a free and easy to use app that I can help you set up. I offer short and long-term therapy with sessions typically being 1 hour long at a time to suit you. For online sessions you just need a quiet place where you won't be interrupted or feel overheard and a good WiFi or 4/5G connection.

Counselling can offer support through a difficult time, a deeper understanding of yourself and others, increased self-confidence, and a more positive outlook. As a guide, amongst other things, counselling can help with the following:
Anxiety, panic attacks, anger management, bullying, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, family issues, grief, illness, low self-esteem, sexual abuse, stress, suicidal thoughts, relationship issues, trauma. I will keep your well-being and needs at the very forefront of the work, always aiming to empower you to find your own solutions - please contact me for more information.

I am fully insured and a registered member of the BACP - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I offer online Counselling via Zoom and here in the room in North Devon.

I also offer Brainspotting Therapy

£50 - £85 (couples) per session

Concessions considered

What do I do now?

Once you have made the first step towards seeking help, like searching for a counsellor on this directory, it can be a bit daunting making the next one. If you have any questions, want to make an appointment, or would just like to ask me about what I can offer and when I am available, please just email or call me on the contact details provided. There is absolutely no obligation in this and I understand that you may only be wanting to know a bit more at this point.

If you then decide to go ahead we will discuss where and when suits you and book your first session. During this session, you can tell me about why you are looking for help and what you want to gain from counselling. After our initial appointment, you can decide whether you would like to arrange further sessions - it's really important that you feel comfortable with whoever you choose to see.

We can work to a specific number or weeks if that is what you are looking for. I would suggest a minimum of 6, but there is no maximum, it's up to you to decide when you feel ready to stop. If at any point you change your mind or don't feel that it's for you, then you just have to let me now and it's as simple as that. You can always come back, many people find it helpful to revisit counselling at various stages in their lives, either with a counsellor they have seen before or a new one.

Ideally, we will meet at the same time on a weekly basis, but I understand that many people have busy work and home lives, so I can be flexible on this. If you need to cancel an appointment then I just ask for 24 hours notice.

Depending on where we meet, payment is either made by cash, card or beforehand by bank transfer - I will give you all the details for this at our first appointment.

I hope you find this information helpful, but if there is anything else at all that you would like to know - just get in touch.