Counselling & psychotherapy for Devon
If you have found your way to this page, something has been weighing on you for a while. Maybe you are not even sure how to put it into words yet. That is alright. You do not have to have it all worked out before you get in touch. We are Del and Sandra Wheeler, and we have each been working as integrative therapists for around nineteen years. We live and work here in Devon, and we would be glad to sit with you.
Whatever you are carrying, there is likely a way we can help. We offer relationship counselling for couples who feel stuck, grief counselling when you have lost someone who mattered, and psychotherapy for the things that run deeper. We also work with addiction counselling, trauma therapy including childhood trauma when you feel ready, and practical approaches like CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), behavioural therapy and psychodynamic therapy. Our counselling services are tailored to you, not squeezed into a fixed programme.
Being based in Teignmouth means we can see people across Devon face to face, from Exeter and Torquay to Newton Abbot and beyond, where that suits you. And because we also work online, where you live is never a barrier. If you are in a Devon village with no therapist nearby, or somewhere else in the country, or even abroad, we can meet by video or WhatsApp at a time that fits your life.
Why People in Devon Choose Us
No hard sell and no jargon. Just two experienced therapists, a warm welcome, and counselling that fits around you.
Nearly 20 Years Each
Del and Sandra have each worked as integrative therapists for around nineteen years. You are in steady, experienced hands.
Tailored to You
We are integrative, so we draw on whatever helps you most, from CBT and psychodynamic therapy to grief and trauma work. No two people get the same fixed plan.
Warm & Non-Judgemental
You can say whatever you need to say here. There is no judgement, no shame and no pressure to be further along than you are.
In Person & Online
See us face to face in Teignmouth and across Devon where practical, or meet online by video or WhatsApp from anywhere at all.
Free 15-Minute Call
Start with a free, no-pressure fifteen-minute chat. It is just a chance to hear our voices and see if we feel right for you.
Private & Confidential
What you share stays between us. Many people contact us long before they feel ready to talk, and that is completely fine.
The kinds of support we offer
All of these are available in person at our Teignmouth practice, or online if that suits you better.
Relationship Counselling
Time for couples, or for one of you alone, to talk honestly and feel close again.
Read more ›Grief Counselling
Room to talk about the person you have lost, for as long as you need it.
Read more ›Psychotherapy
Longer-term talking therapy for understanding yourself and the patterns that keep repeating.
Read more ›Psychodynamic Therapy
Looking gently at how your earlier years still shape the way you feel now.
Read more ›Addiction Counselling
Straightforward, kind help with alcohol, drugs, gambling or any habit that has taken hold.
Read more ›Behavioural Therapy
Practical work, one step at a time, on the habits and worries that get in the way.
Read more ›CBT
Tools you can actually use for the thoughts that keep you stuck in the same loop.
Read more ›Trauma Therapy
Careful, unhurried support for the after-effects of trauma, including from childhood.
Read more ›Right across the area, and beyond
We see people in person right across Devon, including Teignmouth, Exeter, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Dawlish, Exmouth, Paignton, Totnes, Plymouth, Barnstaple, Tiverton, Sidmouth, Honiton and Ivybridge. If your town is not listed, please do not worry, we work online with people everywhere.
Let's Take the First Small Step Together
Reaching out is often the hardest part, and you have nearly done it. Book your free fifteen-minute call and we can talk things through gently, with no pressure and no commitment. In person in Devon or online wherever you are, we are here when you are ready.
Common Questions From People in Devon
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 Devon?
Very likely yes. We are based in Teignmouth and see people in person across Devon, from Exeter and Torquay to Plymouth and Barnstaple. If travelling is tricky, we also offer online counselling, so distance is never a problem.
Can we meet in person, or is it all online?
Both. You are welcome to see us face to face in Teignmouth, which suits many people across Devon. If that is too far or simply easier from home, we meet online by video or WhatsApp instead.
What kinds of things do you help with?
All sorts. We offer relationship counselling, grief counselling, psychotherapy, addiction counselling and trauma therapy, including gentle work with childhood trauma. We also use CBT, behavioural therapy and psychodynamic therapy, always shaped around you.
Is the first call really free?
Yes. We offer a free fifteen-minute consultation with no obligation. It is a relaxed chance to tell us a little, ask anything, and feel whether our counselling services are the right fit for you.
How do I get started?
Just get in touch by phone, email or WhatsApp and we will arrange your free fifteen-minute call. There is no commitment in reaching out, and you can take things at your own pace from there.
I live outside Devon. Can you still help me?
Absolutely. We work online with people across the country and around the world. Wherever you are, we can meet by video or WhatsApp, so being outside Devon makes no difference at all.
Still wondering about something? Give us a ring and we will talk it through, no pressure.
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.