Counselling & Shiatsu

Author: amyshiatsuexeter

  • Counselling this Autumn

    I am back, after a summer break. I’m offering counselling for now, Shiatsu will start again soon.

    I provide truly attentive and supportive person-centred counselling sessions from my home, in Exwick, Exeter.

    I have day-time spaces available from next week, with a free 30 minute chat to get the process started.

    My style is affirming and welcoming. I’m looking to facilitate and support my clients.

    I love watching clients gain understanding of themselves and build the skills to process their feelings for themselves.

    Counselling can be daunting.

    I hope a non-judgemental space, where there are no expectations of subjects covered or speed of therapy, allows clients to find their own way.

    Do take a look at my past blogs and the pages on this website………and if you think therapy with me maybe of interested then do get in touch.

    Either email me at amycounsellingexeter@gmail.com or use the contact me page.

  • Counselling and Your Space, Exeter, Devon

    Counselling and Your Space, Exeter, Devon

    I love a sunny morning, especially in Clematis flowering season. 

    I created a space in the garden especially to make the most of these things.

    The morning sun drops into this one corner of the garden, just at morning coffee time.

    So I planted a clematis and cobbled together a seating area.

    I crave space, and peace and quiet and take great joy in the sun’s warmth and natural beauty.

    I treasure my morning coffee time so much!

    I feel I envisioned and created a special therapeutic space.

    I had a good sense of the therapeutic space I wanted to offer…

    I trained in Shiatsu…..I mean the body is soooo important to personal growth and development, to letting go of the past and processing pain and trauma….

    I was working so much with emotions, in Shiatsu, it felt really important to bring counselling into my practice.

    So I trained in Counselling. I have always been drawn to being a counsellor and so it felt the perfect fit.

    I hope I hold a space, like my little corner of the garden, that is quiet and peaceful, and safe and private.

    My counselling is client led, helping a client to explore areas they want to explore……what doesn’t feel right to them…..the painful experiences they’ve been through…..the driver who cut them up on the way!……anything.

    If you are drawn to the idea of having counselling with me please do get in touch – through the contact me page.

    I offer a 30 minute chat to hear what goals or hopes you have for counselling, to ensure I can meet your needs.

    I offer counselling to adults and young people from the age of 13. DBS checked.

  • Being Heard – Counselling in Exeter, Devon

    Here is one of my business cards……they’ve just arrived in the post

    Here’s my new Counselling business card 😊😊😊

    I am super excited to be adding a Counselling business card to my collection!

    I now offer Counselling as well as Shiatsu, at my practice in Exwick, Exeter.

    My Counselling is client led, it is affirming and accepting.

    I truly listen and hear what the client is needing within the session.

    This creates a Counselling space where a client can be seen, heard, respected, validated.

    Then maybe things can be gentle looked at, explored, questioned…..with no judgement or expectation…..

    If you feel drawn to having Counselling with me then do get in touch.

    I offer face to face sessions in Exwick, Exeter. I also work online and by phone.

    I work with adults, young people and teenagers.

    I am neurodivergent aware and affirming.

    30 min free consultation.

    Head to the contact me page to get in touch.

  • Counselling for teens, Exeter, Devon

    Counselling for teens, Exeter, Devon

    Look what arrived today………..my DBS certificate is here!!!! Yes!!!

    This means I am now offering counselling to those over the age of 13….

    I’m so happy…..I’m looking forward to supporting the next generation, at such a tricky transitional time in life.

    My counselling is afirming and sensitive. It’s neurodivergent and social media aware.

    I offer a 30 minute free consultation, for counselling. This is to ensure that I understand,and can meet, expectations.

    Do message to book the free chat

    Xx

  • Counselling in Exeter, Devon

    Counselling in Exeter, Devon

    Our clematis…..just outside my practice space has come out…..just in time for Easter

    I find great joy in this flowering each year….and so perfectly timed for a long weekend….Easter…..a spring break….however you see it….

    I’m looking forward to some family celebration time this weekend…….and to supporting clients next week…..both through Counselling and Shiatsu….

    If you are looking for seriously supportive and validating therapy then I may be the therapist for you……

    …..counselling for me is holding a space, building trust and forging a strong relationship…..

    ..supporting a client to follow their own ideas and discover their own ways of processing their experiences and feelings….

    30 mins free chat for counselling, so important to ensure I understand, and can meet, your needs and wants from the therapy.

    I work in a cabin in Exwick, Exeter. 

    There is parking in the road and it’s a 15 minute walk from Exeter St. David’s train station

    Do get in touch, through the get in touch page, to book in or start a conversation….

  • Counselling and Shiatsu, Exeter, Devon

    Counselling and Shiatsu, Exeter, Devon

    After some rain over night the sun is in full force here…..

    I am off on holiday/ recharge now…..so lovely to be able to breathe, knowing no alarm will be set for a while!…

    Also to be wearing sandals….I love first wear of the year day 😅😅 hence the photo.

    Spring seems to be in full force and a even a little warmth has arrived….I hope this bring some ease and happiness to your household….

    I have spaces to take on counselling clients…..and offer a free 30 minute appointment to make sure I can meet your needs.

    I offer reassuring and affirming therapy.

    I am deeply committed to supporting anyone who comes through my door.

    I am neurodivergent aware. 

    I understand the challenges that people with ADHD, ASD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and Sensory Processing issues….the list goes on.

    I have lived experience of ADHD and parenting neurodivergent kids.

    If you feel drawn to work with me then do get in touch. Head to the contact me page.

    Maybe I’ll see you after my holiday….

    Xx

  • Counselling, Exeter, Devon

    Counselling, Exeter, Devon

    I’m beginning my life as a counsellor in private practice this week…..my first clients at my home practice



    I feel very privileged that people are putting their trust in me ❤️ that I get to sit and be with people as they process ❤️

    It feels perfect to be adding person centred counselling to my therapeutic practice.

    Offering Shiatsu and Counselling in my workspace is super exciting for me.

    My Counselling and Shiatsu space is at my home, in Exwick, Exeter.

    It is a comfortable and comforting space that allows clients to breath and relax

    Counselling & Shiatsu space, Exeter, Devon


    Counselling spaces are opening up after Easter…….this is to allow a run of weeks…..to give space for a rhythm to be established….

    As always there’s a 30minute free session available for counselling…..to ensure I can meet your needs….

    If you are drawn to working with me then do get in touch through the contact me page.

  • Welcoming Counselling, Exeter, Devon

    Welcoming Counselling, Exeter, Devon

    I am now bringing counselling – person centered approach – into my existing therapeutic practice.

    It’s exciting times and I am so happy to be adding this therapy to be…

    My approach is supportive…..affirming…
    …accepting…..deeply respectful…
    …challenging with sensitivity….

    I offer connection and intuition….a seriously secure therapeutic relationship….

    So do get in touch if you are drawn to working with me….

    I offer a 30 minute free chat….to make sure I can meet your needs…and hear any goals you may have….

    Contact me through the contsct me page – to arrange the free appointment…

    I have spaces opening up after Easter

  • Counselling Neurodivergent Teens, Exeter, Devon

    Counselling Neurodivergent Teens, Exeter, Devon

    Wow…..the teen years! Gosh they can be hard, complex, confusing….sometimes help is needed to navigate them….

    Personally watching my ADHD teen going through these years is tough.

    The hormones running amok, exacerbating the ADHD and sensory processing issues.

    The expectations and pressures of life getting more serious, harder to understand and harder to meet.

    His teen brain, still developing, trying to process what is going on, reacting often in a impulsive, child-like way.

    Mental health has also become an issue, anxiety, depression, then sleep issues.

    It has been shown that hormones heavily affect neuro diverse teenagers. It seems to exacerbate the challenges that my ADHD son faces.

    For a lot of teenagers and young people, neurodivergent or not, the challenges seem to go on and on…

    They can impact daily life….getting in the way of fun and joy….dampening everything down…

    Plus…..on top of all the personal feelings and changes there is a widening understanding of how the world and life is, and maybe, as an adult…..

    The start of thinking about adult responsibilities, expectations…plans, careers….the world with its politics and troubles….

    An understandably tricky time, for all teens, and neuro-diversity bringing its own challenges.

    I have applied for a DBS….(should be back soon)….and then I can welcome teens and young people into my counselling practice.

    All teens and young people, ND or not. From the age of 13.

    *Affirming and open approach

    *Listening and validating

    *Supportive and understanding

    *Neurodivergent aware

    *Creating a space just for them….

    It’s great for teens to be listened to and  heard by others, not their parents….a different perspective with no expectations.

    If you have concerns regarding your teens emotional resilience or mental health then maybe counselling could help…

    I offer a 30 minute, free, appointment. To have a chat and check I can meet the needs of the teen or young person.

    Get in touch on the get in touch page or email: amycounsellingexeter@gmail.com

  • Counselling, Neuro-diversity, Parenting and Caring

    Counselling, Neuro-diversity, Parenting and Caring

    I have two ADHD sons. They are amazing and wonderful. They are defiant and sensitive. They are boisterous and  disorganised. They get overwhelmed and require a gentle touch.

    Parenting a neurodivergent child can be a thing!

    Supporting a child who is questioning why they feel the way they do, and if there is something wrong with them, can be hard.

    Also family members or others close by may not understand…..at all….and criticise and question the parenting

    There is a lot of educating, or re-education needed…..to begin to see how a neurodivergent brain may be working…..what support the child may need.

    It can put so much pressure on the whole family…it can impact everyone’s mental health.

    My counselling comes from a place of understanding…..support… recognising the difficulties…..celebrating the positives…….seeing the restrictions…..enjoying the developments and possibilities.

    Every emotion is welcome..anger…frustration…exhaustion…overwhelmed…desperation…loss…grief….joy…excitement…relief…

    Parenting can triggered one’s own parenting experiences…..

    It can set us on our own path of neurodivergent diagnosis….

    It can be so hard to understand what is our stuff whilst supporting our kids….

    So much to unpack and process….

    Wow!

    If all of this is resonating with you….if you are looking to support yourself to support your kids…..

    Then get in touch to book a free 30 minute chat with me.

    To see if we would work well together….if I can support your needs…

    Go to the contact me page or email: amycounsellingexeter@gmail.com