Barbara Matheson

I currently have some availability for new counselling clients

To find out more please call me on 07740678218 or email bm@exeterquaycounselling.co.uk

I'm a very experienced , skilled and approachable counsellor working face to face and online with clients from young adults ( 18+) to seniors. There's no upper age limit!

 My counselling approach has helped a lot of clients living with challenging issues and experiencing difficult life events e.g.

  Anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, abuse,  family issues, low self-esteem, low confidence, self criticism, relationships, imposter syndrome, domestic abuse, womens' issues , and university student issues.

How to choose the right counsellor for you? A good question. Many people find this a very challenging experience.  To help I offer a 30 minute informal meeting . This meeting provides the opportunity to meet with me, find out more about my approach and discuss your expectations of being in counselling. You can then decide if you feel comfortable with working with me as your counsellor.

These counselling sessions are an investment in you , your life and wellbeing. Working with someone you trust in a warm and non judgemental professional relationship is so important to the outcomes.

I'm passionate about supporting  you to become the version of yourself you want to be, and helping you to find a way of living your life more the way you would like it to be a deserve it to be. 

My experience:

My current  practice in Exeter was established after my move from  Edinburgh 7 years ago, where I established my first successful practice. 

A registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapists (BACP) and working to the code of ethics set down by the BACP ethical framework.

Professional background:

Prior to becoming a counsellor, I worked as a freelance learning and development consultant , coach and mentor, specialising in management development, personal development, womens' development and stress management.

I've also had senior roles in the recruitment sector and have substantial experience of employability.

•  Over 15 years experience of working with a wide range of adult clients.

• Over 10 years experience of  working very successfully with online clients via Zoom

• I work in person with clients in my Exeter practice 

• I work online with clients  based in the UK and abroad

• I can offer you some simple guidelines for getting the best experience out of online counselling

• I work with and support adults at all stages of their lives from young adults( 18 plus) to seniors.

• On offer is an optional  half an hour meeting to help you decide if I'm the right counsellor for you.

• I do offer some fee concessions, so please just ask and I'll do my best to help.

• I offer the option of a 30 minute meeting with me before you decide to book any counselling sessions.

• This meeting provides you with the opportunity to meet with me, find out more about my counselling approach , talk about your expectations of therapy, and help you to decide if you feel comfortable working with me as your counsellor

• If you decide to go ahead we can then arrange for your first 50 minute counselling session

I currently have availability for online counselling clients

I work with clients aged 18 plus who are based in the UK and beyond.e.g. Europe, USA and the Middle East

To  book an appointment please call me on 07740678218 or email at bm@exeterquaycounselling.co.uk

If I’m not immediately available, I will get back to you within 24 hours.

• I offer an optional 30-minute informal consultation . This allows you the opportunity to meet with me, find out more about my approach and help you to decide if I'm the right therapist for you

• The fee for this consultation is £20

• Or you can start weekly counselling sessions without a consultation. The choice is yours

• All counselling sessions are for 50 minutes

I currently have some availability for online supervision for qualified counsellors and those in other care, emotional support, and mental health support roles.

I'm available online on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

After qualifying as a counsellor I established a very successful private practice in Edinburgh , working with face to face and online clients. I did this all over again when I moved to the lovely city of Exeter. 

I'm very happy to support you and your work, whether you're newly qualified or have substantial experience as a counsellor. I work with those in private practice and in employed roles. 

I offer a free 30 minute online meeting for us to discuss working together, so please give me a call on 07740678218 or email me bm@exeterquaycounselling.co.uk

Welcome to my profile.

• I'm a very experienced and skilled counsellor and supervisor working online with clients based in the UK and beyond. 
• I work with qualified counsellors , both newly qualified and experienced.
• I also work with people in other caring/supportive roles, looking for support for themselves and their work 
• My initial training was person centred but I'm experienced at and interested in working with supervisees from other modalities and would describe my practice as integrative and relational.
• I've a professional background in coaching and mentoring and especially enjoy supporting counsellors setting up in private practice.
• I'm an experienced counsellor with a Post Grad Diploma in Counselling from the University of Strathclyde, a Certificate in Stress Management (OCR) and Certificate in Creative Supervision (UKCP)
• I've been in private practice since 2008 and supervising since 2014

I offer a free initial 30-minute meeting, after which the fee for qualified counsellors is £65 per 1-hour session 

My counselling practice is with adults of 18 and over, so I'm  unable to offer supervision for counsellors working with children and young people.

I offer a free 30 minute  meeting for us to discuss working together, following which we can decide if we're a good fit.