Counselling & psychotherapy for Cornwall
If you live in Cornwall and you have been thinking about talking to someone, you are very welcome here. Maybe things have felt heavy for a while, or something has happened that you cannot quite shake off. You do not need the right words to begin. You just need to reach out, and we will take it from there at your pace.
We offer counselling services for the things that real life throws at people. That includes relationship counselling when you and someone close have lost your way, grief counselling when you are carrying a loss, and psychotherapy and psychodynamic therapy for patterns that keep coming back. We also work with addiction counselling, behavioural therapy and CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), and trauma therapy, including gentle work around childhood trauma when you feel ready. Del and Sandra are both integrative therapists with around nineteen years of experience each, so we draw on whatever genuinely helps you, not a one-size-fits-all method.
Cornwall is our neighbouring county, so we can often see people in person where that is practical for you. When the distance, the work week or just life makes travel hard, we meet online by video call or over WhatsApp instead. It works just as well, and it means wherever you are in Cornwall or beyond, you can have a proper, private conversation with the same therapist each time.
Why people in Cornwall choose us
A few honest reasons people from across Cornwall decide to start with Counselling for Growth.
Real experience
Del and Sandra have each spent around nineteen years sitting with people through hard times. You are in steady, well-practised hands.
Tailored to you
As integrative therapists we blend different approaches, from psychodynamic therapy to CBT, so the work fits you rather than the other way round.
Warm and non-judgemental
There is no lecturing here and nothing to be ashamed of. You can say things out loud that you have never said to anyone, and be met with kindness.
In person and online
We see people in Cornwall in person where that is practical, and online by video or WhatsApp for anyone, anywhere. Distance is never a reason to put it off.
Free 15-minute call
Start with a free fifteen-minute chat. No pressure and no commitment, just a chance to see how it feels to talk to us.
Private and confidential
What you share stays between us. Your sessions are confidential, whether we meet in person or on a screen.
The kinds of support we offer
Every one of these is available to you, in person where practical and online from anywhere.
Relationship Counselling
Support for couples and individuals to communicate, rebuild trust and feel close again.
Read more ›Grief Counselling
A kind space to talk through loss, at your own pace, with no timeline to stick to.
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Deeper, longer-term talking therapy to understand yourself and shift old patterns.
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Gently exploring how your past and early relationships shape how you feel today.
Read more ›Addiction Counselling
Warm, non-judgemental help with alcohol, drugs, gambling and other compulsions.
Read more ›Behavioural Therapy
Practical, step-by-step work to change unhelpful habits and ease anxiety.
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Practical tools to change the thinking patterns that keep you feeling stuck.
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Safe, paced support for the effects of trauma, including from childhood.
Read more ›Right across the area, and beyond
We support people right across Cornwall, from Truro, Falmouth, Newquay and St Austell to Penzance, Bodmin, Bude, Camborne, Redruth, St Ives, Helston, Liskeard and Launceston. If your town is not listed, that is fine too, because we work online with people everywhere.
Ready when you are
Wherever you are in Cornwall, taking the first step is often the hardest part, and you do not have to do it alone. Book your free 15-minute call today and have a gentle, no-pressure chat with us. We will see you in person where practical, or online by video or WhatsApp, whenever you feel ready to begin.
Cornwall counselling questions
If something is on your mind before getting in touch, here are the things people most often ask us.
Do you cover my part of Cornwall?
Yes. We help people across the whole of Cornwall, from Truro and Falmouth to Penzance, Bude and Launceston. In-person sessions happen where that is practical, and everyone else is welcome online, so wherever you are is fine.
Can we meet in person, or is it only online?
Both. Cornwall is our neighbouring county, so we can often arrange in-person counselling where that works for you. Many people across Cornwall prefer online sessions by video or WhatsApp, which are just as effective and save the drive.
What kinds of things do you help with?
All sorts of real-life struggles. That includes relationship counselling, grief counselling, anxiety and low mood, trauma therapy and childhood trauma, addiction counselling, and approaches like psychotherapy, psychodynamic therapy, behavioural therapy and CBT. If you are not sure where your situation fits, just ask.
Is the first call really free?
Yes. Your first fifteen-minute call is free and there is no obligation to book anything after it. It is simply a relaxed chance to tell us a little, hear how we work, and decide if we feel like the right fit for you.
How do I get started?
Get in touch through our contact form, by phone or over WhatsApp, and we will arrange your free fifteen-minute call. From there, if it feels right, we book your first proper session, in person in Cornwall where practical or online wherever you are.
Will my sessions stay private?
Absolutely. Everything you share with us is confidential. Online sessions are held on a private call just between you and your therapist, so you can speak freely from wherever you feel comfortable in Cornwall.
Still have a question? We are happy to talk it through, with no pressure either way.
Devon-rooted, available wherever you are
We see people in person from our base in Teignmouth, Devon, and online right across the UK and the world. You do not need to live nearby, many of our clients meet us entirely over video or WhatsApp, from wherever feels comfortable. Tap an area to learn more.