Barbara Matheson

I'm currently working with my clients in person or by online video 

I'm available on Mondays - Thursdays

• I offer an optional low cost 30 minute informal consultation ; an opportunity to meet with me, find out more about counselling and my approach, and then decide if you're comfortable working with me as your counsellor.
• This can take place in person  or online

To have a chat or book an appointment please call me on 07740678218 or email at bm@exeterquaycounselling.co.uk

If I’m not immediately available I will get back to you within 24 hours .

• I offer an optional  30 minute informal  consultation . This allows you the opportunity  to meet with me, find out more about my approach and help you to decide if I'm the right therapist for you.

• Or you can start counselling sessions without a consultation. The choice is yours.

• All counselling sessions are for 50 minutes

ONLINE COUNSELLING SERVICE:

I see online clients on TUEDAYS AND THURSDAYS only 

Counselling approach and expertise:

My effective online counselling approach can be of help with a wide range of issues and life events e.g. anxiety, depression, low self esteem, low confidence, relationship issues, adult and childhood bullying, bereavement , miscarriage, menopause, abusive relationships, and family issues. I have experience of and special interest in University student issues, bereavement and other loss, stress and womens' issues and wellbeing.

Exploring your feelings through one-to-one discussion can provide you with valuable support , personal growth and new insights and perspectives. It can also lead to new ways to better deal with the issues that are having an impact on your life and overall wellbeing.

I work with all adults from age 18 upwards.

My experience:

I’m a very experienced counsellor including over 8 years experience of working with online clients.  A registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapists (BACP), and  working  to the code of ethics set down by the BACP ethical framework.

Professional background:

Prior to becoming a counsellor, I worked as a freelance learning and development consultant , coach and mentor, specialising in management development, personal development, womens' development and stress management.

I've also had senior roles in the recruitment sector and have substantial experience of employability.

• I've over 14 years of experience in private practice

•  Over 8 years experience of  working very successfully online with clients

• I work with clients based in the UK and abroad

• I can offer you some simple guidelines for getting the best out of online counselling

• I also have a face to face counselling and supervision practice based in Exeter, Devon

• You pay weekly, not in advance, and of course you can stop at anytime you feel is right for you

• I work with adults of all ages, and at all stages of their lives

• I offer an optional low cost 30 minute informal online consultation

• This provides you with the opportunity to meet with me, find out more about my counselling approach , talk about your expectations of therapy, and help you to decide if you feel comfortable working with me as your counsellor

• If you decide to go ahead we can then arrange for your first 50 minute counselling session

I can meet with you either in person at my Exeter practice or online. 

 Supporting trainees counsellors is one of the favourite aspects of my supervisory role

Welcome to my profile.

• I'm a very experienced counsellor and supervisor in private practice in Exeter and online. 
• I work with both qualified and student counsellors and am an approved supervisor for Iron Mill  College, the Margaret Jackson Centre , Exeter College and Heartwood College.
• My initial training was person centred but I'm experienced at and interested in working with supervisees from other modalities and would describe my practice as integrative and relational.
• I've a professional background in mentoring and coaching and really enjoy supporting student counsellors during their training and beyond. in my previous practice in Edinburgh I worked with students from Caledonian and Edinburgh Universities  and those studying with private providers. 
• I'm an experienced counsellor with a Post Grad Diploma in Counselling from the University of Strathclyde, a Certificate in Stress Management (OCR) and Certificate in Creative Supervision (UKCP)
• I've been in private practice since 2008 and supervising counsellors since 2014

I offer a free initial 30-minute meeting, after which the fee for qualified counsellors is £60 per 1-hour session. I offer a discounted fee of £45 for student counsellors and for those in the first year of setting up in private practice.

I work face to face on Mondays and Wednesdays and online on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

I offer a free 30 minute  meeting for us to discuss working together. this can take place either face to face or online.