About me
I’m a neurodiversity‑affirming therapist specialising in ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, executive‑function challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, and sensory overwhelm. I offer a warm, steady space to help you feel understood, grounded, and more in control of your life.
I also work extensively with eating disorders and disordered eating — anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, obesity, and complex relationships with food — supporting you to understand the emotions behind your behaviours and build a healthier relationship with food.
I have a special interest and plenty of experience in Life Transitions, grief and the Menopause too.
Person‑Centred and Integrative, I tailor therapy to your pace, your needs, and your lived experience. Based in Exeter and Ottery St Mary.
If you’re looking for compassionate support from someone who truly understands neurodivergence and eating distress, you’re welcome here.
Gillian
Training, qualifications & experience
Gillian holds a Diploma in Integrative Counselling from the Interpsyche Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies in Dartford, Kent. Working Integratively means using several different approaches and models in all client work according to individual needs. Gillian has also completed extensive training to work with all types of eating disorders including training with the Neurodiverse client in mind.
Gillian has experience in working with many issues including but not limited to:
Anxiety/panic
Abuse
Affairs/betrayals
Anger management
Bereavement
Bullying
Depression
Domestic violence
Eating disorders
Gender identity
Family dynamics
Low self-esteem
Trauma & PTSD
Self-harm
Separation & divorce
Sexuality issues
Qualifications, certificates & workshops
New Maudsley parent/carer skills trainer
Clinical Supervision-Accreditation Level 2 (academically assessed)
Certificate in Clinical Supervision- Paul Grantham
Certificate in working with eating disorders and the Neurodivergent client- NEDDE Training
Psychological support for the Bariatric client -NEDDE Training
Master Practitioner Diploma for Eating Disorders- NCFED Training
Certificate - Nutritional interventions for ED- NCFED
Certificate - Essential Obesity Coaching- NCFED
Working with Eating Disorders
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Accreditation
The impact of Trauma-PTSD
Bereavement across cultures
Eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating
Rewind Trauma Therapy
Socratic Questioning for eating disorders- Paul Grantham
Walk & Talk therapy
Diploma - Integrative Counselling
Certificate in Advanced Counselling skills
Certificate in Basic Counselling skills
A note from Gillian.....
"During an initial consultation, we will discuss what your concerns are, your expectations of counselling and if together we will be able to form a therapeutic relationship. We will discuss the 'counselling contract' and what you can expect from me as the counsellor and some guidelines for you as my client.
It is quite natural to feel a little anxious and nervous about an initial meet but I aim to try to make you feel relaxed and comfortable as quickly as possible."
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
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£70.00 - £160.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
FOR COUNSELLING, PSYCHOTHERAPY & COACHING:
Early morning appointments available, please enquire.
Adults / Young person individual-
Regular counselling consultation 1 hour- £70.00
Subsequent 50 min session - £70.00
Specialist Eating Disorder consultation 2hrs -£160.00
Subsequent therapy sessions- £80.00
EFT stand alone sessions £80
I offer extended 1.5 hr sessions on request
I also offer 3 hour breakthrough sessions for eating disordered clients. Please call or visit my website for further information.
Clinical Supervision- (please enquire)
Report and letter writing are charged at my hourly rates
Fees are to be paid after each session either by cash or debit card
AXA, BUPA, CIGNA & WPA recognised Health care provider
When I work
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Further information
I am a member of the BACP - British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, and work according to their code of ethics.
I have an up to date and clean certificate of disclosure issued by the Criminal Records Bureau
