Candlewood Counselling
Counselling in Newton Abbot and online
When life feels hard, and you don't know where to start..
It’s not always easy to see the way forward. You might be anxious, depressed or feeling ‘stuck’ – maybe you’re just not feeling ok at the moment, but you’re not sure why.
Candlewood Counselling can help
I understand how confusing and sometimes isolating these thoughts and feelings can be. I’m a qualified therapist, who can offer in person or online support -a steady hand to walk beside you as we explore a way forward together.
“ One person who is truly understanding, who takes the trouble to listen to us as we consider a problem, can change our whole outlook on the world.”
— E. H. Mayo
Support
Perhaps you’re looking for support with depression, anxiety, low self-confidence, or grief.
Maybe your relationships feel strained right now, leaving you feeling unheard or unseen.
It might be that you’re simply need a safe space to talk — especially if it’s hard to share with friends or family.
Candlewood Counselling provides attentive, empathetic therapy to help you explore the challenges you’re facing. Together, we can bring clarity to the thoughts, feelings, and situations that can feel overwhelming.
Counselling in Newton Abbot and online
For in-person therapy, Candlewood Counselling is within easy access of Newton Abbot and Torbay.
In addition, if you prefer online support, that’s also something I can arrange.
Take a moment to find out more about the support I can offer near you.
Read about my approach to counselling
Read about some of the problems I can help with.
Read about how therapy can help you
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Your first step towards feeling lighter could begin today.
" Difficult paths often lead to beautiful destinations " - Ziglar
Ways To Support You
Life doesn’t always unfold in the ways we imagined
You might be adjusting to a major change, feeling stuck in familiar patterns, or simply sensing that something isn’t sitting right.
If you’ve found yourself here, then maybe you’re already exploring the possibility of support- and that’s something I can help with.
Stepping into the Unknown
Seeking counselling help can feel like stepping into the unknown — Where do I start? How will it help me?
It’s natural to feel a little anxious about opening up, especially when what brings you here might be woven through your early experiences, painful memories, or the stories you’ve carried about who you are and how life should be.
At Candlewood Counselling, I support people who are navigating life’s changes and challenges, who might be re-assessing their direction, or feeling stressed and over-stretched by the demands of everyday life.
Meeting You Where You Are
Wherever you are right now, whether you’re living with anxiety, trauma, or a sense of uncertainty about who you are or things could be different, I’ll meet you with acceptance and respect for what you’re experiencing. I offer a calm, validating space where you can slow down, and start making sense of what’s going on for you.
More Than Just Talking
Counselling isn’t just about talking — it’s about building a safe, unique connection with your therapist. It’s about how we explore the world through your lens, understand how your past and present shape each other, and about finding ways forward that feel authentic and sustainable.
I can provide a reflective space for you to experience your feelings, express them safely, and think about what living well really means for you.
When You’re Ready
If you feel ready to take the next step, or if you’re just curious about what counselling might feel like, reach out.
I’d love to hear from you, chat about your situation, and see how we might work together at Candlewood Counselling.
” The first step towards
getting somewhere is to
decide you are not going to
stay where you are”
— J. P. Morgan
How Can Therapy Help You?
Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety and depression can show up in different ways. You might feel on edge, restless, or caught in loops of worry — or find your energy and motivation slipping away, leaving everything feeling harder than it should. Sometimes both are present, pulling you between tension and exhaustion. These experiences are not weaknesses but signs that something inside needs care and attention. Counselling offers space to look at what’s been driving these feelings, understand the patterns that keep them going, and find small, realistic ways to support yourself day to day.
Visit the Anxiety & Depression page for more information
Relationship Issues
Relationship Issues
Relationships can bring us joy, connection, and growth — but they can also become sources of tension, distance, or hurt. If you’re finding it hard to communicate, feeling disconnected from friends or family, or feeling unsettled with your partner. Counselling can offer the space to explore what’s happening, start to rebuild trust and connection, and find ways to re- evaluate what you want and need from those around you.
Visit the Relationships page for more information
Trauma
Trauma
Trauma can come from many experiences — a difficult childhood, loss, abuse, accidents, illness, or major life changes. It’s not just about what happened, but how it made you feel and how it continues to affect your sense of safety and trust. Trauma responses such as anxiety, hypervigilance, emotional numbness, or flashbacks are completely understandable reactions to distressing experiences.
In counselling, we gently explore these responses at your pace, helping you to feel more grounded, present, and in control.
Visit the Trauma page for more information.
Confidence
Confidence
It’s hard to feel at ease when you’re constantly doubting yourself. Maybe you hold back from speaking up, second-guess your choices, or feel uncomfortable in your own skin. Low confidence and self-esteem can quietly shape so much of daily life — from work and relationships to how you see your future.
Counselling offers a calm space where we can look at what’s behind those feelings and begin to rebuild a steadier sense of self-worth — one that feels real and lasting.
Visit the Low Confidence and Self-esteem page for more information
Life Transitions
Life Changes
Experiencing change is part of being human, but that doesn’t make it easy. Changes and transitions can bring mixed feelings, stir up memories of things that still feel unresolved , and perhaps leave you unsure how to move forward. Whether you’re starting something new, facing loss, or adjusting to a different stage of your life, counselling offers the time to explore these changes and understand what they mean for you. You’ll be helped to find clarity and confidence in your own pace and direction — learning to live more comfortably and confidently with what your life looks like today.
“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”
— Joseph Campbell
Grief
Grief
Grief can appear in different ways, often when something meaningful in our lives shifts or ends. Grief can be linked to the death of a loved one, but may arise from other situations, such as the end of a relationship; changes in health; children leaving home or ending a career or retirement. We may also grieve opportunities we never had, or the sense of a certainty and routine that life once offered. Whether you’re feeling sadness, anger, guilt, or numbness, you can be supported in making sense of your emotions and adjusting to life after your loss. There’s no right way to grieve—this is about finding your way through, at your own pace.
“I sat with my anger long enough until she told me her real name was grief.”
— C. S. Lewis
Early Experiences
Early Experiences
Painful experiences in childhood can leave lasting emotional scars. They can shape how we see ourselves, how safe we feel in relationships, and how we respond to the world around us. In adult life, the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences can show up in many ways — anxiety, low confidence, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or a sense of shame or emptiness that’s hard to explain. Counselling can offer a safe, compassionate space to explore these wounds and begin healing. A strong therapeutic relationship can help you rebuild trust, process trauma, and develop a stronger sense of self. You may have carried a lot for a long time; therapy is a place to set some of it down.
“Though nobody can go back and make a new beginning… anyone can start over and make a new ending.”
— Chico Xavier
Stress
Stress
“I was diamond on the outside, and I would not break. Inside, though, I was already broken.”
— Shaun David Hutchinson
Stress shows up differently for everyone. For some, it builds gradually — a busy schedule that never seems to ease up, constant problem-solving at work, or the mental load of juggling too many responsibilities. For others, it can hit suddenly, triggered by a specific situation or change. If you’re stressed, you might notice it in your body — tense shoulders, headaches, a racing heart, or that constant tiredness that doesn’t go away even after a good night’s sleep. It can affect you emotionally too: feeling on edge, impatient, tearful, or finding it hard to concentrate or make decisions. Counselling can help you slow things down and make sense of what’s happening — to recognise your stress triggers, understand how your mind and body respond, and find small, realistic changes that can help you to feel calmer, clearer, and more grounded again.
Have Any questions?
Do you have questions about beginning counselling?
Look at the FAQ PAGES to find answers to questions that people frequently ask