About me
Hello, and a warm welcome.
I'm Tash, a qualified integrative counsellor, in private practice in Exeter, Otter St Mary and Honiton.
I offer an anti-oppressive, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where all identities, backgrounds, and experiences are valued. Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, and you don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. Here, you are invited to bring your whole self, your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and hopes, and be met with care, empathy, and respect.
I see therapy as a collaborative journey, guided by openness, curiosity, and your unique needs. Together, we can explore how your inner and outer worlds shape who you are, gently uncovering strengths, tender places, and new possibilities for healing and growth. While therapy can sometimes feel challenging, it can also bring clarity, resilience, and even moments of lightness and humour.
I welcome everyone, and I have particular experience supporting people affected by rape and sexual abuse, adult survivors of child sexual abuse, domestic abuse, trauma, anxiety, chronic illness and pain, baby loss, life loss, and grief. Whatever your story, I believe you already carry the wisdom and resilience you need, and our work together can help bring that forward.
My approach is integrative and flexible, drawing on Person-Centred counselling, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Transactional Analysis (TA), somatic awareness, and creative interventions. I work from a trauma-informed perspective, always respecting your pace, your safety, and your unique journey.
Alongside my professional training, my own life experiences have shaped the way I practice and help me bring a depth of empathy and understanding. Clients often describe me as calm, supportive, and down-to-earth, and I aim to create a safe and trusting environment where you can feel truly met as you take steps towards healing and change.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling from Iron Mill College, Exeter, and I am trained to level 3 in safeguarding.
My background is rooted in over two decades of working in social care, where I have supported individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges.
Alongside my professional work, I have also volunteered within organisations that provide vital support in times of great difficulty. I have been a bereavement befriender with SAND, supporting those affected by the loss of a baby. During my counselling training, I volunteered with SAFE, a domestic abuse Charity in Exeter. I am currently a volunteer counsellor with Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse services, offering support to those affected by sexual violence and abuse.
These experiences have deepened my understanding of how trauma, loss and adversity can shape our lives, while also strengthening my belief in the resilience and capacity for growth we all carry. My approach is compassionate, respectful and grounded in creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard and understood.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are 60 minutes
I offer an initial free 20 minute phone consultation where we can discuss your goals and talk about expectations
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