About me
Counselling, Hypnotherapy and EMDR in Blackawton, near Totnes, Paignton and Online
Many of the clients I work with grew up in environments where it didn't feel safe to speak openly about their thoughts, feelings, needs or experiences.
Perhaps they learned to keep the peace, stay quiet, put others first, or carry difficult things alone.
As adults, this can show up as anxiety, people pleasing, poor boundaries, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm or a sense of feeling disconnected from who they really are.
I offer a warm, compassionate and trauma-informed space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace. There is no pressure to explain everything or talk about anything before you feel ready.
My role is not to judge, analyse or tell you what to do. Instead, I work alongside you to help you understand yourself more deeply, make sense of what you have been carrying, and reconnect with your own voice.
Many people come to therapy because they are struggling in the present, only to discover that some of their current difficulties make sense in the context of earlier experiences. Together, we can explore those patterns with curiosity, compassion and without judgement.
I commonly support clients with:
Anxiety and overthinking
Stress and emotional overwhelm
Difficult childhood experiences
Childhood trauma and emotional neglect
Adult children of emotionally immature parents
People pleasing and boundary difficulties
Low self-worth and self-doubt
Relationship difficulties
Grief and loss
Trauma and PTSD
I integrate counselling, EMDR and hypnotherapy where appropriate, tailoring therapy to your individual needs and goals.
Sessions are available:
In person in Blackawton, near Totnes
At The Devon Clinic in Paignton
Online across the UK
Taking the first step
I offer a free 15-minute consultation where we can talk about what is bringing you to therapy, answer any questions you may have, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
If you are looking for a therapist who will listen without judgement, work at your pace, and provide a safe space to explore what has been difficult, I would be happy to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Fully qualified.
Level 4 Diploma in Counselling - Devon Counselling College
I trained with Chris Fleet at The Devon School of Hypnotherapy in Paignton. Gaining a diploma in Clinical Analytical Hypnotherapy. This is a class-based qualification with clinical hours of experience
Certificate in EFT and Kinetic shift, with the UK Hypnosis Academy.
EMDR John Dewer.
Sheila Grangers - Virtual Gastric Band
Helen Brewards - Menopause Relief
Womens Wellbeing Coaching
Past life Regression/Spiritual Hypnotherapy.
Cruse grief training.
Grief practitioner training
Caroline Spring Trainings
I undertake regular supervision and attend CPD courses to keep myself up to date.
I am currently undertaking a 10-month foundation diploma in trauma informed therapy with The Beech Academy.
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
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I support clients at a turning point who feel stuck in patterns shaped by difficult childhoods, hidden grief, or controlling relationships. Together we work gently to understand the roots, calm anxiety, build confidence and healthy boundaries, and create steadier, more fulfilling relationships using counselling, hypnotherapy, EMDR or conversational hypnosis.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer concession rates or sliding scale pricing for students and people on low income.
When I work
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Please note:
Monday and Tuesday I am at The Devon Clinic in Paignton
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday I am at my therapy room in Blackawton near Totnes
Further information
I offer trauma informed counselling, hypnotherapy and EMDR. My approach is collaborative, so we decide together what feels most helpful. I may draw on conversational hypnosis, parts work, sand tray and creative interventions. Sessions are paced around your needs, helping you feel safer in yourself, process what has been carried for a long time.
Taking the first step I offer a free 15-minute consultation, giving you the opportunity to talk about what’s going on for you, how it’s affecting your life, and what you’d like to change. I’ll also explain how I work, and together we can decide whether working together feels like a good fit. There’s no pressure, just an open, supportive conversation.
