About me
I am pleased to offer a free no obligation 20 minute introductory call to help you to make the right choice for you. Please get in touch if you would like to book one in.
A Bit About Me
I know that making the decision to begin counselling is sometimes a difficult one, as an Integrative Humanistic Counsellor I am here to metaphorically walk with you as we explore together your thoughts, feelings and all that is inbetween.
I work in a confidential, warm, supportive and honest way. Through the therapeutic relationship I aim to guide and support you in exploring your own issues or concerns. I offer a safe, secure and non-judgemental space for you to explore your true self and any issues that you might be experiencing. My work is informed by different therapeutic models but everything I do is seated in building with you, a trusting, safe and supportive relationship as the very foundation to our work together. I will work with you respectfully where we can celebrate your steps and changes however small or big they may be.
I have lived personal experience of ADHD and have done additional training in this area so I am equipped to help support others through issues including the transition of seeking diagnosis, the grief that can follow after an assessment, adapting to who we become once we are diagnosed and more.
As well many years of counselling experience I also have experience of working in different settings from management and office work right through to dealing with members of the public face to face. I am also a parent and know how difficult and also how wonderful this challenging role can be. I bring my experience of life with me and will be very much with you in your own exploration, I know what a challenge life can be!
My Work
Without wanting to be too jargonistic, for those of you that have been to therapy before or have more understanding and interest in the different models of counselling, I work predominantly in a Person Centred way whilst incorporating some of the experimental elements of Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I work in a dynamic way that will change and grow depending on what you, as a client brings. I believe that as we are all completely individual not one size will fit all so we can work in a way to suit you. We will work with what is relevant to you and I will gently challenge so that together we can explore what might be the root of your troubles, what you would like to change or what your needs might be.
When we lose sight of our needs in life we can feel that we are losing our way, I will help you to re-discover your own true needs, especially as these often change with age, circumstances and life events.
For those that need to work with more specific goal's I will use my friendly, relational approach and will help you to come up with realistic steps to make your overall goal so much more achievable. In addition to talking therapy I often use more creative materials such as crayons, pens or objects to help you to explore your concerns in more non-verbal ways if this is what is required.
I work both online using the Zoom platform and face to face, this enables me to work with clients from all over the UK and to make counselling and supervision more accessible and easier to fit in with day to to day life for clients. I also offer counselling and supervision from my bright, light sun room at my home in Exeter, Devon.
Supervision
I am delighted to offer professional Supervision for therapists. During the last 13 years in private practice I have grown to fully love and appreciate my supervision. I have enjoyed using this time to expand on my client work, to learn more about myself and to challenge my ideas around building a practice. Supervision has been a window into so much for me and I know that it has been an integral part of my development not only as a counsellor, but also personally.
I know how important getting the right supervisor is so please take a look at my website for more lots more information and please feel free to ask any questions. I offer a free half an hour, no obligation meeting so you can come and meet me and see if I am the supervisor for you! You can find my supervision details at www.beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk/supervision
Venues
I have a lovely private sun room overlooking the garden at my home in Digby, Exeter but also work mostly online using the secure and easy to navigate platform Zoom - this tends to be a convenient means to access services for those that don't live nearby, those that would rather meet from the comfort of their own home and those that struggle with time commitments.
If you wish to see me in Exeter, I am situated only a minutes walk from Digby and Sowton Railway station or there is lots of parking on the quiet roads near to where I am based.
If you would like to meet with me I offer a free, 20 minute introductory phone call where we can discuss what you would like to achieve, get to know each other a little and allow you to see if counselling is for you. This call is completely obligation free as I believe it important for you to find the right therapist or supervisor for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I studied for my Advanced Diploma at the Dartmoor Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy, I received a rich and varied training of the highest quality, it is with the skills obtained during my training and my own life experience that I can offer a truly dynamic counselling service. During my work so far I have worked with clients from a wide range of backgrounds who presented with many different types of issues, I have enjoyed working in this varied way and really do love my work. As well as being experienced in counselling and supervision I also have lots of experience as a tutor teaching counselling from Level 2 right through to Level 4.
I am an accredited, fully insured individual member of the NCPS and carefully abide by their code of ethics. For further information please ask or see the NCPS website at https://nationalcounsellingsociety.org/or please feel free to give me a call.
My Qualifications
- Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling (Adv. Dip Counselling)
- Diploma in Supervision
- Specialist Diploma in Couples Counselling
- Certificate in Couples Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling
- Treating Intrusive Thoughts and the Inner Critical Voice - Wale Olapido
- The Science of ADHD and RSD for Therapists and Coaches - Dr Tom Nicholson
- ADHD and Weight Loss Workshop - Lisa Smith
- Thriving in Relationships with ADHD: A Scientific Guide - Dr James Brown
- Imposter Syndrome and How to Combat It Workshop - Kajal Kumar
- I undertake regular CPD in a range of topics including ADHD, Couples Counselling and Anxiety to name just a few.
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 have a special interest in working with student counsellors both offering them counselling and supervision but I also enjoy working with other clients and supervisees too.
I have created a dedicated podcast aimed at student counsellors, it is called You, Me and the Counselling World and is available on all major platforms.
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£43.00 - £55.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Charges for my work are below.
Prices from 6th May 2026
Free no obligation 20 minute introductory call, thereafter;-
Counselling Services
£55 per hour for individuals
£43 per hour for Counsellors in training (Level 4 Diploma or above)
£78 per 75 minutes for couples
Professional Supervision Services
£50 per hour
£70 per 1.5 hour session
£40 per hour for Counsellors in training (Level 4 Diploma or above)
£60 per 1.5 hour session for Counsellors in training (Level 4 Diploma or above)
Group supervision prices available on request, please ask for more details.
When I work
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | |||||||
| Morning | |||||||
| Early afternoon | |||||||
| Late afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
Further information
I am delighted to have a stunning sun room overlooking my garden from home in Digby, Exeter to see my face to face clients and supervisee's from. I hope you love it as much as I do.
