Heather Cowie

I work online only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Working online from the comfort of your own home. Are you looking for change but need some support? Whether you feel overwhelmed, angry, alone, numb, anxious or confused about what is happening to you, we can work together to help you to:

- understand better what is happening to you.

- find calm and space in the face of stress.

- gain self-confidence and feel more relaxed.

- heal from traumatic past experiences.

- live alongside your grief.

- change negative behaviour patterns, such as addictions.

- quieten inner critics and love yourself.

- break out of negative relationship patterns.

Working within the NHS at local GP surgeries, with a young person's charity, Young Devon, and private practice, I have counselled a wide range of adults and young people on a variety of issues, such as; anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, PTSD, self esteem, OCD and bereavement.

Am I the right counsellor for you?

It’s important for you to find a person that you feel comfortable and safe with. This will be different for everyone.

My various life experiences have taught me that everyone suffers and that everyone’s suffering is different but equally valid. We can often amplify our pain by blaming ourselves. We say I “shouldn’t” be feeling like that or I “should” be able to get over it. But we are all human. We all suffer. And the antidote to suffering is compassion. So, I believe that being heard, understood and offered kindness can make an incredible difference. Especially if we are finding it hard to give ourselves that compassion.

I hope to be a calm, caring and courageous person; someone who is not afraid to witness your pain and sit in it with you, whilst carrying hope for brighter days. I will listen to try to understand your world. I will help you gently explore your feelings and beliefs and go deeper into what might be at the root of your distress. I will encourage you to find your glimmers and sparkles that will lead to your own solutions.

My philosophy

At its core, my philosophy is that all people are good and capable of self realisation. This focuses on you rather than me being the expert on yourself. I will help you find your own solutions – whether that’s making effective changes in your life or finding ways of coping with your problems. I will support you by giving you the time and space you need whilst providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. As the client you have control over what you bring to therapy and how you wish to work.

I offer a FREE initial 15 minute intro conversation. It's a chance for you to outline the issues you'd like to work with, get a sense of how I work and see if you feel comfortable with me.

Sessions generally take place weekly online for 50 minutes. 

The first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know each other, find out more about what you are bringing to counselling, how counselling might help and to check we are a good fit.

The number of sessions will depend on you and what you are bringing, but I would advise that you are able to commit to at least 6-10 sessions as a minimum in order to see change. We will check in at regular intervals as we go along and we can set goals and review if you find this helpful.

I work online only Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Working online from the comfort of your own home. Are you looking for change but need support? Whether you feel overwhelmed, angry, alone, numb, anxious or confused about what is happening to you, we can work together to help you to:

- understand better what is happening to you.

- find calm and space in the face of stress.

- gain self-confidence and feel more relaxed.

- heal from traumatic past experiences.

- live alongside your grief.

- change negative behaviour patterns, such as addictions.

- quieten inner critics and love yourself.

- break out of negative relationship patterns.

Working within the NHS at local GP surgeries, with a young person's charity, Young Devon, and private practice, I have counselled a wide range of adults and young people on a variety of issues, such as; anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, PTSD, self esteem, OCD and bereavement.

Am I the right counsellor for you?

It’s important for you to find a person that you feel comfortable and safe with. This will be different for everyone.

My various life experiences have taught me that everyone suffers and that everyone’s suffering is different but equally valid. We can often amplify our pain by blaming ourselves. We say I “shouldn’t” be feeling like that or I “should” be able to get over it. But we are all human. We all suffer. And the antidote to suffering is compassion. So, I believe that being heard, understood and offered kindness can make an incredible difference. Especially if we are finding it hard to give ourselves that compassion.

I hope to be a calm, caring and courageous person; someone who is not afraid to witness your pain and sit in it with you, whilst carrying hope for brighter days. I will listen to try to understand your world. I will help you gently explore your feelings and beliefs and go deeper into what might be at the root of your distress. I will encourage you to find your glimmers and sparkles that will lead to your own solutions.

As an integrative counsellor, I take into account you as an individual and your circumstances, and blend elements of different approaches to help you explore your problems. Modalities I use may include: Person-centred, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Transactional Analysis, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CBT.

At its core, my philosophy is that all people are good and capable of self realisation. This focuses on you rather than me being the expert on yourself. I will help you find your own solutions – whether that’s making effective changes in your life or finding ways of coping with your problems. I will support you by giving you the time and space you need whilst providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. As the client you have control over what you bring to therapy and how you wish to work.

I offer a FREE initial 15 minute intro conversation for us to find out more about each other.

Sessions generally take place weekly for 50 minutes, online.

The first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know each other, find out more about what you are bringing to counselling, how counselling might help and to check we are a good fit.

The number of sessions will depend on you and what you are bringing, but I would suggest that 6-10 sessions is a usual number of sessions for short term work. We will check in at regular intervals as we go along and we can set goals and review if you find this helpful.

ONLINE only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Working online from the comfort of your own home. Are you looking for change but need some support? Whether you feel overwhelmed, angry, alone, numb, anxious or confused about what is happening to you, we can work together to help you to:

- understand better what is happening to you.

- find calm and space in the face of stress.

- gain self-confidence and feel more relaxed.

- heal from traumatic past experiences.

- live alongside your grief.

- change negative behaviour patterns, such as addictions.

- quieten inner critics and love yourself.

- break out of negative relationship patterns.

Working within the NHS at local GP surgeries, with a young person's charity, Young Devon, and private practice, I have counselled a wide range of adults and young people on a variety of issues, such as; anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, PTSD, self esteem, OCD and bereavement.

Am I the right counsellor for you?

It’s important for you to find a person that you feel comfortable and safe with. This will be different for everyone.

My various life experiences have taught me that everyone suffers and that everyone’s suffering is different but equally valid. We can often amplify our pain by blaming ourselves. We say I “shouldn’t” be feeling like that or I “should” be able to get over it. But we are all human. We all suffer. And the antidote to suffering is compassion. So, I believe that being heard, understood and offered kindness can make an incredible difference. Especially if we are finding it hard to give ourselves that compassion.

I hope to be a calm, caring and courageous person; someone who is not afraid to witness your pain and sit in it with you, whilst carrying hope for brighter days. I will listen to try to understand your world. I will help you gently explore your feelings and beliefs and go deeper into what might be at the root of your distress. I will encourage you to find your glimmers and sparkles that will lead to your own solutions.

My philosophy

At its core, my philosophy is that all people are good and capable of self realisation. This focuses on you rather than me being the expert on yourself. I will help you find your own solutions – whether that’s making effective changes in your life or finding ways of coping with your problems. I will support you by giving you the time and space you need whilst providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. As the client you have control over what you bring to therapy and how you wish to work.

I offer a FREE initial 15 minute intro conversation. It's a chance for you to outline the issues you'd like to work with, get a sense of how I work and see if you feel comfortable with me.

Sessions generally take place weekly online for 50 minutes.

The number of sessions will depend on you and what you are bringing, but I would advise that you are able to commit to at least 6-10 sessions as a minimum in order to see change. We will check in at regular intervals as we go along and we can set goals and review if you find this helpful.

Availability Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Looking for change but not sure how? Whether you feel overwhelmed, angry, alone, numb, anxious or confused about what is happening to you, you don't need to face it on your own anymore. We can work together to help you to:

• understand better what is happening to you.

• gain self-confidence and feel more relaxed.
• heal from traumatic past experiences.
• live alongside your grief.
• change negative behaviour patterns, such as addictions.
• quieten inner critics and love yourself.
• break out of negative relationship patterns.
• find calm and space in the face of stress.

I hope to be a calm, caring and courageous person; someone who is not afraid to witness your pain and sit with you in it, whilst carrying hope for brighter days. I will listen to try to understand your world. I will help you gently explore your feelings and beliefs and go deeper into what might be at the root of your distress. I will encourage you to find your glimmers and sparkles that will lead to your own solutions.

Working within the NHS, a young person’s charity and in private practice, I have counselled a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, bereavement, relationship issues, trauma and adverse childhood experiences. We all have our own unique problems, contexts and vulnerabilities and as an integrative counsellor, I use a variety of methods to suit your individual needs. But you will always be in control in our time together. I might have the skills in counselling but you are the expert on you.

I work face to face in Tavistock, Plymouth and online throughout the UK.

Whatever your problems we can work it out together, so don't struggle alone anymore. You have taken an important step by seeking counselling; message me now to answer any questions or worries you have, no matter how small, and to arrange a free intro conversation or first session.

I offer a free 15-minute phone or online consultation to see if I can help and that we both feel we are the right fit.

My first sessions are then about listening to you, to get to know you and the issues that you are bringing. We can then work together to find a way forward. 

ONLINE only - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Working online from the comfort of your own home. Are you looking for change but need some support? Whether you feel overwhelmed, angry, alone, numb, anxious or confused about what is happening to you, we can work together to help you to:

- understand better what is happening to you.

- find calm and space in the face of stress.

- gain self-confidence and feel more relaxed.

- heal from traumatic past experiences.

- live alongside your grief.

- change negative behaviour patterns, such as addictions.

- quieten inner critics and love yourself.

- break out of negative relationship patterns.

Working within the NHS at local GP surgeries, with a young person's charity, Young Devon, and private practice, I have counselled a wide range of adults and young people on a variety of issues, such as; anxiety, depression, anger, relationship issues, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, PTSD, self esteem, OCD and bereavement.

Am I the right counsellor for you?

It’s important for you to find a person that you feel comfortable and safe with. This will be different for everyone.

My various life experiences have taught me that everyone suffers and that everyone’s suffering is different but equally valid. We can often amplify our pain by blaming ourselves. We say I “shouldn’t” be feeling like that or I “should” be able to get over it. But we are all human. We all suffer. And the antidote to suffering is compassion. So, I believe that being heard, understood and offered kindness can make an incredible difference. Especially if we are finding it hard to give ourselves that compassion.

I hope to be a calm, caring and courageous person; someone who is not afraid to witness your pain and sit in it with you, whilst carrying hope for brighter days. I will listen to try to understand your world. I will help you gently explore your feelings and beliefs and go deeper into what might be at the root of your distress. I will encourage you to find your glimmers and sparkles that will lead to your own solutions.

My philosophy

At its core, my philosophy is that all people are good and capable of self realisation. This focuses on you rather than me being the expert on yourself. I will help you find your own solutions – whether that’s making effective changes in your life or finding ways of coping with your problems. I will support you by giving you the time and space you need whilst providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. As the client you have control over what you bring to therapy and how you wish to work.

I offer a FREE 15 minute intro conversation. It's a chance for you to outline the issues you'd like to work with, get a sense of how I work and see if you feel comfortable with me.

Sessions then generally take place weekly online for 50 minutes.

The number of sessions will depend on you and what you are bringing, but I would advise that you are able to commit to at least 6-10 sessions as a minimum in order to see change. We will check in at regular intervals as we go along and we can set goals and review if you find this helpful.

Availability Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Looking for change but not sure how? Whether you feel overwhelmed, angry, alone, numb, anxious or confused about what is happening to you, you don't need to face it on your own anymore. We can work together to help you to:

• understand better what is happening to you.
• find calm and space in the face of stress.
• gain self-confidence and feel more relaxed.
• heal from traumatic past experiences.
• live alongside your grief.
• change negative behaviour patterns, such as addictions.
• quieten inner critics and love yourself.
• break out of negative relationship patterns.

I hope to be a calm, caring and courageous person; someone who is not afraid to witness your pain and sit with you in it, whilst carrying hope for brighter days. I will listen to try to understand your world. I will help you gently explore your feelings and beliefs and go deeper into what might be at the root of your distress. I will encourage you to find your glimmers and sparkles that will lead to your own solutions.

Working within the NHS, a young person’s charity and in private practice, I have counselled a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, bereavement, relationship issues, trauma and adverse childhood experiences. We all have our own unique problems, contexts and vulnerabilities and as an integrative counsellor, I use a variety of methods to suit your individual needs. But you will always be in control in our time together. I might have the skills in counselling but you are the expert on you.

I work face to face in Tavistock, Plymouth and online throughout the UK.

Whatever your problems we can work it out together, so don't struggle alone anymore. You have taken an important step by seeking counselling; message me now to answer any questions or worries you have, no matter how small, and to arrange a free intro conversation or first session.

I offer a free 20-minute phone or online consultation to see if I can help and that we both feel we are the right fit. 

Sessions generally take place weekly for 50 minutes. Our first sessions are then about listening to you, to get to know you and the issues that you are bringing. We can then work together to find a way forward. 

The number of sessions will depend on you, but 6-10 sessions would be a usual period of time for short term work. We review how many sessions you require on a regular basis.