Martin Hillson, MBACP, NCS (accred). SIDMOUTH COUNSELLING

About me

I became a counsellor because I care about people and want to make a positive difference to their lives. I can enable you to discover a better way of living and coping, no matter what challenges or difficulties life throws at you. I offer a free 20 minutes consultation. This allows time for you to talk about your situation, and explore whether I am the right person to support you.

"I want someone who will listen without judging"

As a warm, compassionate and experienced therapist, my focus is on my clients, listening to their problems and concerns without judgement in a supportive environment.

I offer a confidential space in which we can talk, and this means that I won't discuss the content of our work with your GP, family or workplace. Therapy works and whatever the issue, my aim is to help you find a way to bring about the constructive changes in your life you are seeking.

I have worked with clients on a broad range of issues including:

• Anxiety & Depression
• Suicidal Thoughts
• Bereavement & Loss
• Trauma & PTSD
• Rape, Sexual Abuse
  & Domestic Violence
• Relationship Breakdowns
• Loss of Confidence & Purpose
• Retirement Issues
  
  

Successful outcomes are born out of achieving a strong relationship between client and therapist. I am passionate about the work I do, and really care about my clients.

"Telling someone felt like such a relief, I wanted to stop feeling like this"

I offer traditional "talking therapy" alongside other therapies including CBT, Mindfulness, guided visualisation, and creative exercises. I treat each client as an individual and work with their difference.

Choosing the right therapist is an important and difficult decision. Making the right choice can be daunting and feel overwhelming. Successful outcomes are achieved through forming a strong trusting relationship between you and your therapist.

I feel passionate about the work I do, and I have a proven track record of helping people become the best that they can be.

"I just didn't know what to do next"

My website provides more information about the many areas I work with, but one area I specialise in is facing Loss & Change which can be experienced in many forms including:

·        Facing a big decision

·        Relationship breakdown

·        Loss of confidence

·        Loss of purpose

·        Change in health

·        Impact of caring for someone else

·        Pre-Bereavement loss

·        Redundancy

·        Relocation

·        Retirement

·        Consequence of Ageing

·        Young person leaving home

·        Change in identity

To find out more about me and how I can help you, I offer an initial 20 minute confidential consultation at no charge. This can take place either over the telephone, via video calling or you can meet me at my private practice in Sidmouth, East Devon.

Contact me for an informal chat about what is troubling you, and together we can begin to explore ways in which you can achieve either positive change, a new way forward, or learn to live with the compassionate acceptance necessary to live your life fully.