Misma Hemming

I do not work at the weekend. 

I work on Tuesday-Thursday: 9am-8pm; 

Friday: 9am - 5pm. 

Typical annual leave:

Easter break, Summer break and Christmas & New Year break. 

My work is from psychodynamic perspective which means it emphasises on unconscious thought, the conflict between biological drives and society's demands, and early experiences; childhood and family. It helps clients understand their emotions and unconscious pattern of behaviour by talking through these emotions and behaviours.

I am a registered, experienced and professional counsellor/psychotherapist work both in Exeter and Bristol. I offer one-to-one psychotherapy and couple relationship counselling in private and confidential setting.

I trained at the University of Exeter: Master degree (MSc) in Psychological Therapies: Practice and Research: Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic therapy. I also hold a Psychology degree (BSc, Hons) from University of Exeter and a Diploma in Counselling from Exeter College. I also trained at Tavistock Relationship, London for Couple Work Counselling and Psychotherapy.

My experience:

I have practicing for over 8 years in private, charity, intimation and NHS as counsellor, psychotherapist and assessor. These include working with adults, couples, and young people's services. 

My expertise: 

I work with intercultural relationship/marriage and international students, multicultural background, refugees, domestic violence.

How can I help

My role working with individual and couples is to create a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment where you can discuss what's bothering you. I will help you to communicate more effectively and reach your own conclusion about the way forward.

As a therapist I am open, down to earth and warm. I aim to make you feel comfortable from the first time we meet.

​I am passionate in my work with individual, couple, marriage relationship, and committed to working ethically and safely to overcoming the challenges that you are facing. 

Before undertook counselling career, I was in business and trading professional, thus I have a sufficient amount of experience in business and leadership.  

I have experience working with a time-limited therapy for 20 sessions, as well as long term and open-ended therapy. 

Psychodynamic therapy is usually long term/unlimited/open-ended: 

1. The sessions are regular on the same day and time each week. 

2. Each session is 50 minutes 

3. You can have as many sessions as you need. 

I work with teenagers, adolescents, midlife and older adults. 

An assessment as a first session is to help you clarify your needs, and think how to process. There is no obligation to continue. 

Working hours: 

Tuesday - Thursday: 9am-9pm

Friday: 9am-5pm. 

I do not work at the weekend. 

I offer 15 minutes free consultation by phone in order to best meet your needs. I also offer concession for students/trainee or those who are in financial difficulty. Please contact or email me to discuss.

In the light of COVID-19 situation, most of my session are online via SKYPE . I am also able to provide counselling at the Practice Rooms: Exeter and Bristol. Please contact or email me to discuss. 

I am an experienced counsellor/psychotherapist educated to degree level (BSc, Hons) at the University of Exeter,  a registered member of BACP, member of BPC, BPF, PA. 

I recently completed a MSc in Psychological Therapies: Practice and Research in Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic therapy at the University of Exeter. 

My experiences include NHS, charity, community, & private institution and private practice.

My expertise is working with intercultural relationship/marriage and international students, multicultural background.

Before undertook counselling career, I was in business and trading professional, thus I have a sufficient amount of experience in business and leadership.  

Psychodynamic therapy is usually long term/unlimited/open-ended:

1. The session are regular - on the same day and time each week.

2. Each session is 50 minutes 

3. You can have as many session as you need.