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Hello, I’m Hermione, and I offer affordable in-person counselling and psychotherapy. I can help with a wide range of issues which include anxiety and panic attacks, depression, autism, ADHD and neurodivergence, bereavement, family issues, low self-esteem, and relationship problems. 

I will provide a space for you which is free from judgement but full of possibility, where you can explore the anxiety, difficulty, pain or sadness which brings you here. Maybe you are struggling to find meaning or purpose in your life, or perhaps you are feeling lonely or isolated. In our sessions you will be able to talk about whatever is on your mind; I am there to listen to you and be with you as you find your way through whatever is troubling you. 

My room in the Library Rooms, Totnes is a calm, peaceful and welcoming space. Dogs are welcome to come to your therapy session with you if you would find that reassuring. I believe in making therapy as accessible as possible, with a sliding scale of fees and flexible session times to fit around your schedule. 

I have worked with a broad range of clients from many backgrounds. I have specific expertise and training in working with clients exploring neurodivergence, including Autism and ADHD. I also have particular experience of working with younger adults; I have volunteered in a university counselling service and offer discounted sessions to those in full time education. I know that this can be an overwhelming and vulnerable time and am here to help you navigate through it.

I also have personal and professional experience which enables me to work with the specific challenges faced by musicians, performers, and those working in the creative industries. I understand the unique pressures of these professional environments and the stress this can put on your mental health; I also appreciate that you may need to work flexibly to fit around irregular schedules.

The way I work is responsive to what you need; I work integratively, which means that I can draw on aspects of different types of talking therapy to support you in the best way possible. I aim to work alongside you to understand how you are experiencing your day-to-day life, in the context of what has happened to you in the past and the choices you would like to make about the future.

I have specialised training in existential therapy, which encourages us to put the feelings we have about our lives into words and to understand the meaning of the thoughts, feelings, behaviours or symptoms you are experiencing. It can help with both immediate issues or challenges you are facing, and making sense of longer-term questions that have been troubling you over time.

Qualifications:

• MA (Distinction) in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Regent's University London 
• Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Regent's University London
• Postgraduate Certificate in Autism, National Autistic Society/Sheffield Hallam University
• Foundation Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Regent's University London
• Certificate in Counselling Skills with Children Using the Arts, IATE

What happens next?

Please contact me to arrange a free 20 minute Zoom or phone consultation, which can start to give you a sense of how we might work together. We can explore what brings you to counselling, and any questions that you might have for me. From then you can decide to work shorter or longer term; my standard offer is weekly sessions but fortnightly work is also possible if this suits you better. Sessions will usually be at the same regular time, with some flexibility to fit around busy lives if necessary. My hourly rate is on a sliding scale between £35 and £55 depending on what you feel you can afford to pay. Sessions for those in full time education are charged at £20 per hour.