Barbara Matheson

ONLINE COUNSELLING SERVICE:

I see online clients on Tuesdays  and Thursdays

9.30 am to 6pm

I currently have some availability for new clients.

To find out more please call me on 07740678218 or email bm@exeterquaycounselling.co.uk

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, career 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 in the UK and abroad.

 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 with online 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 and support adults at all stages of their lives from University students to seniors. 

• I offer the option of a 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 currently have some availability at my practice in Exeter for face to face counselling sessions. 

I work with all adults over the age of 18.

• I offer an optional low cost 30-minute informal consultation; this is 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 either in person or online. 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

• The fee for this consultation is £20

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

• All counselling sessions are for 50 minutes

I currently have space for one new trainee counsellor. 

Having previously worked as a professional coach and mentor , supporting counsellors starting up in private practice is something that I also offer as part of the supervisory relationship if required.

Welcome to my profile.

• I'm a very experienced counsellor and supervisor in private practice in Exeter and online. 
• I work with qualified and trainee  counsellors and those in other caring/supportive roles
• 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 coaching and mentoring and especially enjoy supporting counsellors setting up in private practice.
• 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 work face to face in Exeter city centre 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.