Welcome to Westward Therapy Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy in North Devon.

Compassionate and tailored therapy to help you overcome life’s challenges and find your path to a happier place.

You made it here. Let’s take a moment.

Taking the step to reach out to a therapist can feel daunting, but now that you’re here, know that as a fully qualified counsellor and I can support you as you find your way.

I provide a safe and non judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions and concerns. You may not even quite know what it is that you need, just that something isn’t quite right. Together, we'll work towards understanding yourself better, finding healthier ways to cope, and creating positive changes in your life. Remember, seeking help is the first courageous step towards healing, growth and wellbeing.

You’re here because you recognise you need help, and I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Services

  • One-on-one sessions tailored to the individual's needs.

    Addressing personal issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem or whatever you're struggling with

  • Facilitated sessions with multiple participants facing similar issues.

    Providing a supportive environment to share experiences and learn from others.

  • Focused on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.

    Structured, goal-oriented approach.

  • Emphasizing personal growth and self-actualization.

    Fostering a non-judgmental, supportive environment for clients.

  • Techniques and strategies to manage and reduce stress.

    Incorporating relaxation exercises, time management, and coping skills.

  • Exploring unconscious processes and how they influence current behavior.

    Working through past experiences and emotional conflicts.

  • A therapeutic approach drawing on creative processes helping individuals express themselves and work through emotional and psychological issues.

    A powerful way to access the subconscious self and bring into the conscious

  • Focussing on understanding human behaviours, communication and relationships by analysing social interactions and transactions.

    Benefits include self-awareness, improved communication, emotional growth and conflict resolution

  • Specialised techniques to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences.

  • Addressing fundamental issues related to existence, such as meaning, choice, and responsibility.

    Helping clients find purpose and direction in life.

  • Short-term, goal-oriented therapy focusing on finding solutions in the present time.

    Emphasising clients' strengths and resources.

  • Helping clients develop a positive self-image and confidence.

    Addressing issues such as body image, self-worth, and assertiveness.

  • Focuses on the present moment and personal responsibility

    Encourages clients to experience and understand their thoughts, feelings and actions in the here and now

  • Uses principles of learning theory to modify problematic behaviours

    Techniques may include exposure therapy, reinforcement strategies and behaviour modification

  • Techniques to enhance awareness and acceptance of the present moment.

    Integrating mindfulness practices to reduce stress and improve mental well-being.

  • Centres on improving interpersonal relationships and communication patterns.

    Addresses issues such as grief, role transitions and interpersonal conflicts

  • Focuses on the stories clients tell about their lives and experiences

    Helps clients reframe and rewrite their narratives to empower and create positive change

  • Explores life experiences that influence the way we interact with ourselves and others

    Understanding how past experiences can affect current behaviour patterns and beliefs

― Gabor Maté, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture

“Whether we realize it or not, it is our woundedness, or how we cope with it, that dictates much of our behavior, shapes our social habits, and informs our ways of thinking about the world.”