Services

As an integrative counsellor & psychotherapist, I offer a warm, calm and safe space for you to talk; where you can begin to identify and process difficult emotion, trauma and experiences. I tend to use a combination of approaches and theory to suit you and your therapeutic needs. However, person centred practice is always at my core; I feel establishing a strong therapeutic relationship, where there is trust and understanding, really enables change to occur for you. 

I love making my work with you creative, if this is something you are open to trying; whether this is with the aid of a sand tray, journal, empty chair, russian doll or artwork, created either inside or outside of our sessions. Creative work can be really useful to move the therapeutic process along. 

If you would like to know in more detail about my own integrative counselling approach, please do get in touch. I will happily discuss and explain particular theories I am drawn to and what I do tend to use within our sessions. 

I am trained to support young adults, over the age of 11. I am aware of the additional considerations when it comes to counselling young adults; such as safeguarding, developmental milestones to meet, and topics such as bullying and creating an identity being more pressing to explore. Which is why I have a specialised young Adult supervisor and I undergo regular CPD courses with young people in mind, to ensure my skills are up to date and excellent for counselling young adults within my practice.  

Whether you are dating, cohabiting or married;  if you would like to explore and work on your relationship; Core counselling can be here to guide you through the process of change.

When it comes to couples counselling; I still use much of the same theory, but our focus together will be your relationship, rather than you as an individual.  With the focus on the exploration of your relationship; I will use a more solution focused approach with you, helping you both get back on track, sooner. We will usually explore love languages, communication methods, attachment, family systems, the elements to a healthy relationship and more. 

I offer in person sessions in my warm and private counselling room based in Torquay, Devon. But I understand that life can be busy and it isn't always easy to make it to in person sessions. Which is why I offer both telephone and online sessions via zoom that allow you to connect with me from the comfort of your own home. These sessions are secure, private and convenient. It is my goal to ensure my clients feel as comfortable and safe as they possibly can within the counselling space, whether this is in person or online, it is entirely your choice. 

• Depression 
• Understanding Neuro-diversity  
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Suicidal thoughts 
• Self harming 
• Built up Anger 
• OCD  
• Life transitions
• Sexual, financial, emotional and physical abuse
• Family conflicts
• Bereavement and loss 
• Relationship Issues 
• Sexuality and Gender 
• Cultural and Identity issues 
• Guilt and shame 
• Low Self-Esteem 
• Self Awareness

Sessions tend to be weekly, and an hour in duration, to ensure you receive the most out of your time with Core Counselling. I believe the counselling process should not be pressured by a set amount of sessions or time together. Every client is unique, experiencing different issues, and likely to process in various time frames. Which is why Core Counselling is here for you until you’re ready.