Sabrina Evans

I currently have availability Tuesday afternoons and evenings in person and Wednesday evenings online. 

I offer a free, no obligation, initial consultation online or by phone, for a chance to ask any questions, and to see if you would like to work with me. Contact me to schedule an appointment and start your journey towards peace of mind.

Counselling can help you increase your self-awareness, and gain access into your internal resources and strengths. I am here to provide a confidential and reliable relationship, providing support through difficult times. I'm dedicated to help you navigate your vulnerabilities with compassion, and I invite you to a safe and understanding space, where you can fully be yourself.

I am a qualified and fully insured Counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Our mental health and wellbeing is as important as our physical health, and I believe in the healing power of counselling and of human to human connection. I would like to offer you a safe, warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space to tell your story and explore your concerns. 

I incorporate my values, rooted in compassion and connection, into our sessions and to develop our relationship. I believe in you, you are important and your needs matter. What you bring to the world is yours to uniquely offer and I’d like to support you on your pathway of self-discovery and reconnecting with your authentic self.

Finding the right counsellor for you is a personal decision; some people prefer gentle guidance, while others seek tools and techniques. As a humanistic integrative counsellor, I use different models and a holistic approach, however, to me the most important foundation is the building of a safe and trusting relationship. In this you will have my full attention and acceptance, helping you to explore issues with sensitivity, and at a pace that is comfortable for you. My focus is on an inner exploration, in order that insights can be gained, and an external perspective can be provided. My role is to get to know you, and for you to develop a greater understanding of yourself, this may include explorations of how you feel, think and act, and beliefs about yourself and the world. I will stand beside you wherever you are within your struggles or difficulties. 

As an integrative Humanistic Counsellor, I hold the relationship as central to effective therapy and my focus is on the person, not just the issue, to discover what benefits you the most. I am Person-Centred, meaning you, as the client, will take the reins and lead discussions so that I understand your experiences and your perspective, this in turn will help you understand your feelings and what might be happening for you, helping you realise your potential and to make positive changes. I believe you have a deep understanding of what is causing you pain and where you need to go, you are the expert within your own life. Each session will be guided by you and I listen with careful attention and respect to what you choose to bring. A collaborative and non-directive way has been proven in its effectiveness in the empowerment of my clients, although as needed I can also offer suggestions and practises that may be of benefit.

I will also work with other therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, with optional creative exercises, adapting to what best meets your needs at any given moment. Using my experience of several counselling approaches, brings awareness of the emotional, physiological, behavioural, and spiritual, as they apply to you, and personalised for you. This will help with developing new skills, strategies, and perspectives for moving forward and coping with personal challenges. I can hold space for spirituality and existential questions if you wish to do so. 

Issues I work with are self esteem and confidence, life changes, adjustments and transitions, anxiety & stress, low mood, relationship issues, bereavement, grief & loss, personal growth & development. 

I have a special interest in raising awareness of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and introvert, and I support clients in coping with the challenges, while also noticing the positive aspects.

Sometimes we experience emotional wounds, it may be from our early years, from a life event, the end of a relationship, or a loss. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed, stuck or dissatisfied, or find ourselves moving through life feeling lost or invisible to others. We may find it difficult to ask for help, or feel selfish or uneasy in having our own needs met. Sometimes we no longer feel present in our everyday life, and have lost joy and motivation.

It is natural for us to protect ourselves, and the pain we carry, and we may adopt coping mechanisms and strategies in order for us to get by. These may be helpful in the short term, but once they become ingrained they become vital for us to function this can result in us feeling stressed anxious depressed or lost. Unprocessed grief, shame, guilt or anxiety is natural, but it can be challenging and painful to express how we feel.

My Therapy Room

Operating from Sapphire Practice Rooms and nestled away in Southernhay West, situated in Exeter City Centre, my therapy room is a tranquil, cosy and inviting space with treetop views overlooking Southernhay Gardens. There is a cosy waiting room with beautiful treetop views overlooking the Cathedral and the Cathedral gardens and I invite you to use this tranquil space to rest, both before and after sessions, there will be hot and cold drinks, biscuits, creative resources, magazines, mental health resources and thoughtful books and cards available.

Sessions can also be available online via Zoom. 

If you would like to take the next steps and explore your thoughts and feelings and work towards your goals, then no matter what you're going through, I am here to support you on your journey.

I offer a free, no obligation, initial consultation online or by phone, for a chance to ask any questions, and to see if you would like to work with me. Contact me to schedule an appointment and start your journey towards peace of mind.