Counselling & Shiatsu

Category: counselling

  • 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

  • Counselling & Shiatsu with Amy, Exeter, Devon

    Here’s a very short video of me. A brief introduction.

    Hi, I’m Amy

    I hope it gives, at least a little, sense of me.

    I love being a therapist and offering counselling and Shiatsu.

    It’s a privilege to work alongside people striving to change, to feel better.

    I am definitely up for working with any emotions…..no matter how big or difficult, challenging or scary.

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

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

    I look forward to hearing from you

  • Counselling, Exeter, Devon

    Here’s my Counselling space

    Counselling with true connection, Exeter, Devon

    This space is multi-functional and this is it set up for Counselling.

    It’s used for Counselling, Shiatsu and Meditation.

    A lot of healing has taken place in this space.

    I offer affirming and supportive Counselling.

    I work hard to build a strong therapeutic relationship, providing connection and trust.

    My Counselling is very much client-led. 

    I advocate and promote autonomy and personal choice.

    I work with anyone over the age of 13.

    I specialise in supporting those who are neurodiverse – ADHD, AuADHD, Autistic, Dyslexic. 

    I also support those struggling with hormonal imbalances, including teenage years, Perimenopause and Menopause.

    I work from home, in Exwick, Exeter.

    I also offer online sessions.

    If you are drawn to having Counselling with me…….do get in touch….I offer a free 30 minute chat.

    More info can be found on the various pages and blogs on this site…..or get in touch with questions

    amycounsellingexeter@gmail.com

  • Connection, Counselling and Shiatsu, Exeter

    I feel very lucky….being self-employed….I was able to head out, in the sun, with my son yesterday…

    ….so special to walk and chat….to stop and observe……serious connection……

    ….and that is what I am all about

    ❤️ Connection is everything ❤️

    Connection in therapeutic relationship

    Connection through hands on the body

    Connection with my children

    I see the magic that true connection can create….in my therapeutic work.…and in my children.

    And I’m always striving to offer deeper, stronger, open connection in my practice

    If you are wondering if this is what’s missing for you……or would like to get a better understanding of deep, heart-felt, connection……then get in touch.

    Spaces available next week.

    Counselling 30 min free chat.

    ❤️ Message to book. Get in touch through my get in touch page or email amycounsellingexeter@gmail.com

    🦚 this photo does not due justice to the brilliance….or magic…..of the peacock’s colours in the sun…..but it was truly beautiful and magical…🦚