Georgina Lester

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Individual and couples therapy

About me

Do you feel drained by relationships, family dynamics or the pressure of holding everything together?

Perhaps you are the one others always rely on.  The one who keeps going, keeps coping, and putting everyone else's needs before your own.  Your life looks fine on the outside, but inside you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected from yourself.

You may find yourself caught in the same relationship patterns, struggling with difficult family dynamics, questioning your own needs, or feeling responsible for everyone else's well being.  Perhaps you feel unseen, unheard, and have lost sight of who you are. 

I work with individuals and couples who want to understand why they feel this way and create lasting, meaningful change.  I can support you with

  • Relationship difficulties and recurring conflict
  • Communication challenges and emotional disconnection
  • Separation, divorce and relationship loss
  • Difficult family dynamics and the impact of early experiences
  • Recovery from narcissistic abuse and harmful relationships
  • Addiction and recovery and the impact addiction can have on individuals, couples an families
  • ADHD and neurodiverse relationships
  • Boundaries, people pleasing and self worth
  • Anxiety, overwhelm and feeling stuck

Together we will explore the patterns keeping you stuck and understand how these have developed over time.  By developing a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships and your experiences, you can start to make changes that feel right for you.

I work with a variety of theories and tools which helps me tailor therapy to your individual needs, rather than a one size fits all approach.

Sessions are available online or in-person.

You don't have to keep carrying this alone.  If you are ready to take the first step, email me today.  I will be happy to hear from you

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Level 4 Diploma Integrative Therapeutic Counselling
  • Couples Counselling Diploma
  • Gottman Method (couples)
  • Narcissistic abuse and recovery
  • Addiction, the brain and recovery
  • Treating chronic stress
  • Inner child work (understanding and recognising patterns developed in early life that are playing out today)
  • ADHD and women
  • Women's Trauma
  • Neuro-affirming practice

I have a special interest in working with couples and individuals who are stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns and those recovering from unhealthy relationships, whether intimate or family based.  Also, those with a late ADHD diagnosis or addiction issues.

Member organisations

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Accredited register membership

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

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Fees

£55.00 - £75.00

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

Individual sessions are 1 hour and cost £55

Couples session are 75 minutes and cost £75

Sessions are tailored to your needs, and focused on creating lasting, meaningful change.  I aim to offer a supportive, professional space for individuals and couples to explore their current or past situations, develop awareness of patterns, improve communication and reduce stress.

When I work

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Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
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Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31

Barnstaple, Devon, EX32

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone
Home visits

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Groups
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

The room is at ground floor level with 2 steps leading leading to front door. There is a fully accessible toilet.

Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom
Georgina Lester
Georgina Lester