Counselling and Psychotherapy in Plymouth, Devon

Everyone struggles at times; it’s a normal part of life.

But sometimes, it can feel like too much.

With my help, counselling can help you take back control.

Are you suffering from negative thoughts and emotions? Are you feeling lonely and isolated or avoiding situations? Do you suffer from poor mental health?

Anxiety, Depression, and other issues can have a debilitating effect on your life.

Are you unhappy with your relationship or career? Are you going through a breakup, or have you lost a loved one? Do you feel stuck and want a change?

You're not alone in this.

Sometimes, talking to family and friends isn’t enough. Sometimes, they are the problem.

Whatever the issue, turning to therapy for the extra support a therapist like myself can offer will help you view your problems from a new perspective. These kinds of issues can all be treated by an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist.

If you're looking for counselling in Plymouth, I've helped people from all walks of life, dealing with many different issues.

Based in Mutley, Plymouth, I work in an informal and private room where you'll have a confidential, safe, and welcoming space to talk.

If you're unsure about anything or want to chat, I offer a free 15 minute consultation online or over the phone before we start.

I recognise that it can be daunting and often scary to reach out and ask for help and support.

My priority is to make your counselling experience as worry-free and straightforward as possible, from our initial chat to our first face-to-face session.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

I also provide CBT Therapy in Plymouth along with other talking therapies. These can be invaluable in developing coping skills and strategies, helping you to change and overcome distorted thinking patterns, and gain control of your behaviour and thinking, no matter how desperate or difficult you feel.

EMDR Therapy

Are you looking for an EMDR therapist in Plymouth? I provide EMDR therapy from my room in Mutley.

Counselling Supervision

With an advanced diploma in Clinical Supervision and many years of experience, I also offer Counselling Supervision in Plymouth if you're looking for a supervisor.

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Counselling doesn't mean me telling you what to do. My role is to help you better understand yourself and work towards solutions together. You're the expert on yourself; counselling isn't "done to you" but is about you and I working together.

For counselling to be effective, it requires commitment and effort from both of us. Be patient with yourself. The result is personal growth and self-awareness, leading to a more satisfying and meaningful life.

Try to go into counselling with realistic expectations. It's not a quick-fix solution; it's a process. It also means making sometimes difficult changes in your behaviour or thinking patterns.

Try to be honest and open with me, not only about the issues you're bringing up and how you feel, but also about whether the sessions are working for you.

Spend time between sessions reflecting on what we've discussed. Doing this daily will help you feel more comfortable talking about your feelings. Spend some time thinking about how to describe your feelings. Doing this can help you focus on particular issues during the session.

It's important to be yourself and use language that feels comfortable for you. This includes swearing if that helps you express how you're feeling and get your point across.

For many people, crying and getting upset are natural and frequent parts of the counselling process. Please try not to worry or feel embarrassed that this may happen; you will be given the time and space you need until you feel ready to continue.

I work with an integrative approach, which combines Person-Centred Therapy with CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Gestalt Therapy, and Mindfulness techniques.

This means I can draw on different approaches to offer you counselling that best suits you and your needs as a unique individual.

Full view of therapy room of Anna Batey Counselling

How many counselling sessions will I need?

It varies from person to person and will depend upon the issues we're discussing. It can often be helpful for us to meet weekly, in the beginning, to enable change to happen quickly, moving to less frequently as the work progresses.

I offer short- and long-term counselling and am always led by my client's needs, with regular reviews to ensure that you're getting what you need from our sessions.

How much does Counselling cost?

I charge a fixed fee of £85 per hour for all therapies. This enables us to work with whatever intervention is most appropriate in the moment, without having to stop mid-session and discuss fees.

In my experience working with a combination of different approaches produces the best results as it enables you to utilise the full capacity of your mind by exploring emotions and developing solutions that you may not have considered before.