About me
Hi, I'm Madelaine. If you are exhausted by anxiety, struggling to 'switch off', or feeling completely overwhelmed, you don't have to navigate it alone.
My practice is based on the understanding and respect that no one knows your story better than you do. As an Integrative therapist, I blend different approaches to fit how you personally experience the world. I adapt my style to suit your unique mind and lifestyle providing a flexible, inclusive, and down-to-earth space to work through the mess, whether you are neurotypical or navigating ADHD and neurodivergence. Together, we will look at what is driving your exhaustion, work through the internal conflicts keeping you stuck, and find solutions to help you feel in control again.
Specialist CBT Programmes
Alongside general therapy, I am currently completing advanced certified training in two targeted, evidence-based 7-week Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) programmes. These specialised sessions will be available from November.
You can learn more about these or enquire about joining the waiting list by emailing me directly or clicking the 'Visit website' tab at the top of my profile.
CBT for Perimenopause & Menopause: Evidence-based strategies to manage hot flushes, night sweats, and the emotional impact of hormonal changes.
CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I): Structured, practical tools to break the cycle of chronic sleep issues and restore natural sleep patterns.
General Practice & Creative Therapy
I support adults navigating a wide range of life challenges, including:
Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm
ADHD support and neurodivergence
Low mood and low self-esteem
Life transitions & relationship breakdowns (e.g., separation, retirement, parenthood)
Grief, bereavement, and loss
A Creative Approach: If you ever find it hard to put your feelings into words, we can use creative tools like colours, shapes, or simple sketches. We might use mind maps or visual timelines to untangle messy thoughts, helping us see the roots of a feeling when talking alone doesn't feel like enough. You don't need to be 'good at art'- it is simply a tool to help you hear what your gut is trying to tell you.
Session Structure & Location
I offer both short-term and long-term therapy tailored to your personal goals.
Duration: Sessions are 50 minutes.
Frequency: To ensure effective therapeutic progress, sessions typically run weekly. Fortnightly slots may be considered to accommodate specific practical or financial needs.
Location: I offer face-to-face sessions in Cullompton and Uffculme, as well as online sessions across the UK (including London and beyond).
Getting in Touch
There is no pressure to have everything figured out before you start therapy. It is perfectly fine to start exactly where you are. There is no expectation to know what to say - no right or wrong. If you are ready to begin just as you are and to make some space for yourself, please get in touch to book a session or arrange an initial chat:
Please use the 'Email me' button at the top of the page, or write directly to mfreedman.therapy@gmail.com.
Phone/Text: 07435 321 347 (Please text, or leave a voicemail if I am with a client and I will get back to you).
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 equiv.)
- Diploma in Counselling Skills Level 3
- Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2
Additional training
- Understanding the Biology of Fear and Trauma
- Healing Trauma
- Trauma Informed Approaches to Hoarding Behaviours
- The New Maudsley Approach (Eating Disorders)
- Online Counselling 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
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
Fees
£60.00 per session
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