Liz Spencer
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About me
Hello, I’m Liz, an accredited counsellor and attachment coach, based in Exeter. I can help you with range of issues from anxiety and depression to grief, relationship issues, self esteem and stress to name but a few. Through our work together I will offer you a non judgmental and safe space to explore what’s going on for you. I can help you to understand yourself, build resilience and help you to identify beliefs and patterns that might be holding you back or causing anxiety. I believe that you have the strength not just to survive, but to truly thrive and I can help you to find that within yourself.
My approach is a mix of person-centred therapy, with attachment coaching. This enables me to not only examine the past with you, but to see how insecure attachment influences your present experiences; your limiting beliefs, coping mechanisms, triggers, defenses, relationship to your needs and boundaries. I also help you to become aware of the information your emotions are trying to convey to you so that you can uncover limiting beliefs, discover your needs and build a better relationship with yourself and others.
My aim is to build a therapeutic relationship with you, in which you feel safe and supported to do this work; to empower you with the tools to be able to move forward with increased awareness and self-confidence.
Counselling is not always easy, but with the right support and understanding, it can be truly life changing. Finding the right person to support you is the first step.
If you think I might be the right person to help you, please get in touch and I will arrange a free 15 minute call to introduce myself and tell you a bit about how I work. The best way to contact me is by email. You can find more information about me on my website and on Instagram @Exetherapy.
Your initial session will be 45 minutes where I will gather some basic information, talk through how things work and answer any questions you might have. This can be done in person or online.
Following this, we will meet weekly for an hour session. Sessions are normally done in blocks of 6 and are open ended depending on your needs and how you want to work together. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or just to have an initial chat. I look forward to hearing from you.
Liz
Training, qualifications & experience
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 3 Therapeutic Counselling
Integrated Attachment Theory Coach
BACP training in online counselling
Accredited member of The National Counselling Society
Fully insured
I am trained in person-centred counselling which really focusses on building a relationship with you; the client, which feels safe, respectful and non-judgemental. I am also trained as an attachment coach, enabling me to not only help you examine the past but also offer coaching skills to help you ,are the changes you want to see. I have experience working with a range of issues including; depression, anxiety, relationships, grief and attachment trauma. It’s important that our work together is right for you, sometimes this might mean including aspects of other therapeutic practice such as working with creative materials, gestalt 2 chair work or mindfulness techniques. If you’d like to find out more please get in touch. Liz
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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
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Fees
£30.00 - £50.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£50 per 1 hour session online or in person.
I offer a limited number of low cost counselling session places for students or those in financial crisis. Please ask for my current availability.
When I work
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I see clients during the daytime, Monday - Friday. Please contact me for my latest availability. Appointments can be weekly or bi weekly. I work in-person and online.
Further information
I have a private practice room close to Exeter city centre. It’s a beautiful calm and comfortable space with metered parking on the street outside. I also offer sessions online which work well via Google Meet.
I am a person-centred therapist which means that I work to build a therapeutic relationship with you to really understand things from your perspective. I may also use aspects of CBT, mindfulness, creativity and neuroscience into my approach where I think this might be helpful. My aim is to empower you to understand why you feel the way you do and help you find a way forward. I love getting to know my clients and having the honour to accompany them on their journey .
