About me
Are you a high-functioning but exhausted mother struggling with the juggle and looking for a therapist to support you with your mental health? Are you a new mum navigating the identity shifts of early motherhood? Are you returning to work after maternity leave and feeling overwhelmed by the change and transition? Are you in perimenopause and looking for therapy to help with anxiety, depression or relationship difficulties?
Do you need help with low self-esteem or improving your confidence? Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Are looking to explore aspects of your mental health in a supportive therapeutic space? Or do you need some help processing trauma and making sense of your own early childhood experiences and family issues?
You’re not alone — I understand what you're going through. I’m Belinda Gidman-Rowse (MNCPS Acc.), an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist based in East Devon. I work with women navigating major life transitions, especially around pregnancy, early motherhood, and menopause, offering a warm, compassionate space where you can be truly seen and heard.
I have lived experience of motherhood myself, as well as professional experience of working with mums, new parents and children in my work for PANDAS (Perinatal Mental Health charity), Place2Be (UK's leading children's mental health charity) and in the community sector in Australia.
I offer person-centered, integrative counselling that values you as a whole person — your emotions, experience, relationships and life story. My approach draws from: Person-Centred Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS Therapy) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). I have experience working with a wide range of mental health challenges including: anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, bereavement, family issues, impacts of domestic abuse, GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder), Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Eating Disorders (Bulimia and Anorexia) and more.
Together we explore what matters to you, build understanding, and support you to make meaningful, sustainable change. I work in a way that feels safe, respectful and collaborative.
I offer a free 15-minute introductory call so you can get a feel for therapy and ask any questions before booking, or you can dive straight in and book a first appointment. I hold in-person sessions in East Devon, online counselling across the UK and Europe. I also offer Walk & Talk therapy if being outdoors feels more supportive, and if you're a new mum then you can bring your baby too.
I hold a Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy, and I’m an Accredited Registrant Member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.) with regular supervision and ongoing professional development.
If you’re ready to feel stronger, calmer and more confident through life’s transitions, please get in touch via phone, email or book your introductory call today.
Training, qualifications & experience
Academic Qualifications
- Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy (MCAP) - 2024
- Graduate Diploma of Counselling & Psychotherapy (GDCAP) - 2023
- Graduate Certificate of Counselling & Psychotherapy - 2022
Membership Credentials
- I am a registered accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and abide by their code of ethics.
- I attend regular supervision and CPD trainings in line with the requirements of the NCPS.
Professional Development Training
- IFS UK Level 1 Internal Family Systems (IFS) qualified (2026)
- PANDAS Perinatal Mental Health Awareness training (2025)
- Creative Counsellors Walk & Talk Therapy training (2025)
- ASIST Applied Suicide First Aid training (2023)
- CMI Career Assessment, Debriefing and Reporting (2022)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I request that payment is made at least 24 hours before the session, and I do have a cancellation policy which requires at least 24 hours notice if you need to reschedule. I hope that sounds fair.
When I work
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My working hours and availability are:
Mondays 7.30am - 12pm
Tuesdays - Not available
Wednesdays - Not available
Thursdays 7.30am - 3pm
Fridays 7.30am - 12pm
Further information
I am a Walk & Talk trained therapist, and completed a certificate with Creative Counsellors UK.
