Christine Gregson-Watkins
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
Availability will depend on your preferred time and location.I work in Exmouth, Axminster, Budleigh Salterton and online using Zoom or Whatsapp.
I have 8:00 am sessions available. My last session is usually 18:30. Please provide some alternative times and days when you make contact.
About me and my therapy practice
The mind is a fascinating aspect of the human body. Often it can appear not to be our friend, to be tricking us or causing distress. Counselling is an opportunity to try to relieve mental and often physical pain. The mind, body connection and how our thoughts can impinge upon our mental and physical health is at the centre of how I work. Chronic pain, MS, ME, migraine and anxiety are some of the conditions which may be managed more effectively with the help of counselling. I have a keen interest in neuroplasticity.
I welcome each client as a unique human being, to use therapy to bring change into their life. When we slow down and give ourselves care and attention, we can begin to unclutter our minds. Our feelings can change along with behaviours and beliefs that could be holding us back in life.
It takes courage to contact a therapist. I would like to assure you that the space I create is one of caring, respect and is non-judgmental.
This is time to be yourself. When this happens, it begins a process of self-discovery and brings opportunities for change. Serious conversations happen in therapy but there are also times of laughter, joy and celebration.
Practice description
I work online and face to face.
As an integrative therapist I have been trained to blend different therapeutic ways of working to best serve clients and meet them individually.
My first session
Our first contact will be via email. It is helpful if you suggest a few convenient times for us to set up an appointment. I will phone you back, text or email to confirm an appointment time (please let me know if you have a preference).
What I can help with
Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Business coaching, Career coaching, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Development coaching, Executive coaching, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Leadership coaching, LGBTQ+ counselling, Life coaching, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Personal development, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Neuro linguistic programming, Person centred, Phenomenological, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Available for home visits
- Concessionary rates
Availability
I have availability on Zoom or Whatsapp most evenings 6:00-7:00 and some mornings at 8:00.
Face to face, I practice in Exmouth, Axminster and Budleigh Salterton. Availability will depend on your preferred time and location.
About me and my therapy practice
If only we could empty our heads, tidy up our thoughts and then carry on with life.
Time and space can help us to get the same result. I welcome each client as a unique human being, to use therapy to bring change into their life. When we slow down and give ourselves care and attention, we can begin to unclutter our minds. Our feelings can change along with behaviours and beliefs that could be holding us back in life.
Some people just like to talk, others find it useful to explore their life in words, pictures or music. I have been trained in several techniques and we can decide together what is best for you.
It takes courage to contact a therapist. I would like to assure you that the space I create is one of caring, respect and is non-judgemental. This is time to be yourself. When this happens, it begins a process of self-discovery and brings opportunities for change. Serious conversations happen in therapy but there are also times of laughter, joy and celebration.
Practice description
Since Covid more clients have moved to online counselling. I have completed a Certificate in Online Counselling to ensure that I am fully skilled to work in this way.
Many clients find online work more convenient and that being in their own home is less stressful and helps to reduce any anxiety surrounding counselling.
I am happy to weave together face to face and online work. Sessions can also be weekly or fortnightly.
My first session
Our first contact will be via email. It is helpful if you suggest a few convenient times for us to set up an appointment. I will phone you back, text or email to confirm an appointment time (please let me know if you have a preference).
What I can help with
Abuse, Addictions, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Business coaching, Career coaching, Coaching supervision, Depression, Development coaching, Eating disorders, Executive coaching, Health related issues, Leadership coaching, Life coaching, Loss, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Brief therapy, CBT, Cognitive, Creative therapy, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Interpersonal, Neuro linguistic programming, Person centred, Phenomenological, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Home visits, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English