About me
Hello and welcome to Faye Westwood counselling
I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for support and know where to look for it.
My aim for the therapeutic process is to provide a confidential, safe space in my lovely private therapy room in Newton Abbot. I offer a warm, compassionate, and supportive environment which can allow individuals to feel seen, heard, and valued, something that I am passionate about.
I have experience of working with individuals from all walks of life with a diverse range of backgrounds. Alongside my private practice, I also work with a local community charity offering affordable counselling, and volunteer at a local secondary school, working with young people.
Individuals living with specific conditions, whether diagnosed or undiagnosed, I see you! I will embrace your individual needs and requirements, and work in a way that is as unique as you are. No two people are the same; we’re all individuals and deserve to be seen as such.
Counselling can help you explore your current issues in a compassionate space, I go at a pace suitable for you, whether that’s led by you or maybe with some gentle encouragement from me.
In our sessions, you will have the opportunity explore your issues at a safe pace, in a compassionate environment and my approach as an Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor can include a flexible framework offering different approaches, that we can collaborate with the deep-rooted foundation being Person-Centred, but I can also integrate other approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Gestalt and Transactional Analysis Therapy (TA) and Mindfulness.
I have experience in working with the following presenting issues:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Worry
- Life Transitions
- Abuse
- Trauma (past or present)
- Bullying
- Relationship difficulties with a partner, family, friends or colleagues
- Bereavement and loss
- Neurodivergence
- Shame
- Anger
Children aged 8yrs +
Using creativity and play, I support and gently encourage the exploration of feelings and emotions, including regulation, and how to ground ourselves when feeling unregulated, all done in a safe, nurturing, and fun way.
Young People
Life can be challenging and confusing for young people. I create a safe environment for them to feel able to talk about and understand their emotions, worries, school concerns, and relationships. This is tailored to the individual needs.
Adults 18+
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, bereavement, navigating life transitions, or relationship difficulties. I offer a safe space for you to explore and reconnect with yourself using integrative therapeutic methods tailored to your individual needs.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Seg Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- NCPS Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (L4)
- Accredited registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, Registration number NCS247-00798
- Domestic Abuse Champion
- Gambling Awareness Trained
- Safeguarding Level 3
- Fully Insured and hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Online sessions fee £45.00
Concessions session fee £35.00
Further information
I have a particular interest in working therapeutically with neurodivergent clients of all ages.
