Counselling & psychotherapy for the South West
If you live anywhere in the South West and you have been thinking about talking to someone, we would like to say hello. We are Counselling for Growth, a small, down-to-earth practice based in Teignmouth, Devon. Del and Sandra are integrative therapists with around nineteen years of experience each, and Katie looks after the admin and is often the first friendly voice you will hear. You do not need to have it all worked out before you get in touch. You just need to feel ready to talk.
We offer warm, honest counselling services for whatever is sitting heavy with you right now. That might be relationship counselling when things at home feel stuck, grief counselling after a loss, or psychotherapy and psychodynamic therapy to understand patterns that keep coming back. We also work with anxiety, low mood, addiction counselling, trauma therapy including childhood trauma, and practical approaches like CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and other behavioural therapy. We will never push you down one route. We meet you where you are and find what genuinely helps.
Being spread across such a big region is no barrier at all. We see people face to face in Devon where that works, and we see people everywhere else online, by video or by WhatsApp. So whether you are in Bristol, Plymouth or a quiet village miles from the nearest town, you can have the same warm, confidential sessions from wherever you feel most comfortable. Distance really does not get in the way.
Why people across the South West choose us
A few honest reasons people from all over the region decide to start with us.
Experience you can lean on
Del and Sandra each have around nineteen years of counselling experience. You are in steady, capable hands from the very first session.
Tailored to you
We are integrative therapists, which means we draw on different approaches, from psychodynamic therapy to CBT, and shape the work around you rather than forcing you into a fixed method.
Warm and never judging
This is a calm, kind space. You can say the things you have never said out loud, and you will be listened to properly, without any judgement.
Local in person, online anywhere
We see people face to face in Devon where it is practical, and online by video or WhatsApp everywhere else in the South West and beyond. You choose what suits you.
Start with a free call
Begin with a free 15-minute consultation. It is a relaxed chat to see how we work and whether we feel like the right fit, with no pressure at all.
Private and confidential
What you share stays between us. Your sessions are confidential, so you can speak freely and at your own pace.
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.
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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.
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Warm, non-judgemental help with alcohol, drugs, gambling and other compulsions.
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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 work with people right across the South West, from Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham and Gloucester down through Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay and Truro, and over to Bournemouth, Salisbury, Taunton and Swindon. If your town is not on the list, please do not worry. Online sessions mean anywhere in the region, and anywhere in the world, is welcome too.
Ready when you are
Wherever you are in the South West, taking the first step is often the hardest part, and you have nearly done it. Get in touch for your free 15-minute consultation, in person in Devon where practical or online by video or WhatsApp anywhere. No pressure, just a warm chat to see how we can help.
Questions people in the South West often ask
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 the South West?
Almost certainly, yes. We see people in person in Devon where it is practical, and we work online with people all across the South West, from Bristol and Bath to Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. Wherever you are, our counselling services can reach you.
Is it in person or online?
Both. You can come to our practice in Teignmouth, Devon if that is workable for you, or we can meet online by video or WhatsApp. Plenty of people across the region choose online and find it just as warm and personal.
What kinds of things do you help with?
All sorts. We offer relationship counselling, grief counselling, psychotherapy and psychodynamic therapy, addiction counselling, trauma therapy including childhood trauma, plus CBT and other behavioural therapy. If you are not sure what you need, that is completely fine, we will talk it through together.
How much does it cost, and is the first call free?
Yes, your first 15-minute consultation is free. It is a friendly chat with no obligation, so you can get a feel for us before deciding anything. We will explain session costs clearly during that call.
How do I get started?
Get in touch by phone, email or our enquiry form and we will arrange your free 15-minute call. From there we will find a time that suits you, in person in Devon or online wherever you are in the South West.
Can I have sessions over WhatsApp?
Yes. Alongside video, we offer sessions over WhatsApp, which a lot of people find easy and familiar. It is a simple way to talk wherever you are in the region or further afield.
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.