Counselling in Newton Abbot and online Candlewood Counselling
Candlewood Counselling: a space to find your way forward
Hello! I’m Samantha, an experienced, BACP registered and NCPS accredited counsellor, based in Newton Abbot.
At my Candlewood Counselling practice, I help adults who are carrying a lot – personally, professionally or both.
If you’re feeling under pressure at work, struggling with partner or family relationships, going through a change or loss in your life, or feel quietly exhausted just trying to ‘hold it all together’, you don’t have to carry the weight of this alone. I can help.
What brings people to counselling?
People come to counselling for many different reasons, looking for support with a wide range of problems, feelings or situations they want some help with.
I can help people who:
- Need help to manage their work/life balance,
- Feel overwhelmed, constantly worried or unable to switch off
- Feel low, emotionally drained or disconnected from life
- Are struggling with conflict, boundaries or difficult relationships
- Are coping with grief, loss or major life changes
- Feel stuck in self-doubt, self-criticism or not feeling “good enough”
- Are finding it difficult to trust themselves or other people
- Feel emotionally overwhelmed by change or uncertainty
- Are struggling with painful past experiences that continue to affect the present
- Feel anxious, tense or on edge much of the time
If you’re looking for help with a specific problem, you can read more about how I help with a range of issues on the counselling services page.
Looking for an in-person counsellor in Newton Abbot ?
Many people prefer to see a counsellor in person. I offer counselling sessions either in-person, at my Newton Abbot therapy room.
I can also offer online sessions – this is useful for times when you can’t make it in person or you’d prefer an online session.
I help adults looking for a grounded, confidential space to talk things through. It’s a place where you can slow down, reflect and start to explore the challenges you’re facing to help you find your footing again. Together, we can begin to bring some clarity to situations that may have left you feeling sad, overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck.
You can find out more about my background, qualifications and how I work here.
If you have a question or are just curious about how counselling might be helpful for you, why not send me a message on Whatsapp?
Local counselling in TQ12 TQ13 and beyond
My practice is based in Newton Abbot town centre, where I see clients in person. ( I can also offer online counselling if preferred).
It’s easy to reach from surrounding areas such as Kingsteignton, Chudleigh, Kingskerswell, Teignmouth, Torquay and surrounding TQ postcodes.
Parking is easy: there is a paid car park opposite my building and on-street parking nearby.
I’m a 5 minute walk from the bus station, or 10 minutes from the train station.
So if you’re in the TQ areas, or elsewhere in the UK, the first step could be to get in touch with me for an initial, no obligation chat.
A free 20 minute conversation can help you to figure out if I’m the right person to help you; it’s a chance to ask questions and find out how counselling sessions with me might work.
There’ll be no pressure to book a first session or decide anything on the spot!
What might we explore together?
I work with adults on a wide range of difficulties — including anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief and loss, difficult work or family relationships, low confidence, and significant changes in life. If you’re not sure whether what you’re experiencing “counts,” it does. You don’t need a diagnosis or to feel like you’ve reached crisis point to reach out. Show up as you are: I’ll welcome you as you are.
I use an broadly integrative approach to counselling that’s down-to-earth and draws on person-centred principles, combined with wider approaches and practices. I’ll discuss these with you and introduce to our work, depending on you what feels best for you. How we work is something we’ll talk about during our sessions: you set the agenda and the pace, and your experience guides the direction we take.
What actually happens in counselling?
Many people aren’t sure what to expect from counselling and one of the most common worries is that it will feel awkward, exposing, or that you’ll need to talk about things that you don’t feel ready to say.
It doesn’t work like that!
- Sessions are led by you. I don’t have a pre-decided agenda or a checklist.
- There’s no pressure to say anything before you feel ready.
- My role is firstly to be alongside you as we develop a secure, therapeutic relationship – I’ll be curious, attentive, and won’t judge you.
- We’ll begin with whatever is weighing on you at the moment, and work forwards from there.
Sometimes we can be our own harshest critics. A lot of what I do is offer a space where you can hear yourself think, and connect with what you’re really feeling, perhaps for the first time in a long while. It can be draining and sometimes isolating when you’re struggling with unwelcome emotions, negative thoughts, or a sense that you ‘should’ be able to manage what you’re feeling.
My role is to walk the path with you and offer a steady hand, as we explore what’s brought you to counselling and work out a route forward.
You can contact me here to ask any questions you have and talk about some of the ways I might be able to help you.
Or send me a message me on Whatsapp
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Finding more information
On the following page links, you’ll find more information and the answers to:
Questions about my experience, qualifications and approach;
The range of issues and concerns I can help with
What happens in a first counselling session
The Frequently Asked Questions that clients often want to know about counselling
Candlewood Counselling:Newton Abbot A safe space to talk
Sometimes it’s hard to share your inner thoughts and feelings with friends or family, even if you’re close to them.
This might be because we’re trying to ‘protect’ those close to us from our true thoughts and feelings, or feel unsure about how to express how we feel. A safe space to talk, to work out why you feel the way you do, could be helpful to you right now.
If you’d like to begin this process, you’re welcome to get in touch.
Your first step towards feeling lighter could begin today.
To find out more about counselling sessions and costs, jump to the sessions and fees page
Counselling in Newton Abbot and online
Many people prefer to meet their counsellor in person.
Others feel more comfortable having their counselling sessions online, and this can easily be arranged if it suits you better. This is something we can talk about when you get in touch, along with any other questions you might have.
If you’re considering private counselling in Newton Abbot or the surrounding areas, you may find it helpful to click on links below to explore the different types of support I offer.
Useful related reading:
- My blog page lists posts on a range of issues related to mental health. Take a look!
- Or get in touch via the contact page
- Find out about my approach to counselling
- Read about some of the issues and challenges I can help with
- Look at more information about how therapy can help you
As well as this information about counselling help, my resources page has links to a range other sources of support and information which you are welcome to explore – you may find something here that you find useful.
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" Difficult paths often lead to beautiful destinations " - Ziglar
Have Any questions?
Do you have questions about beginning counselling?
Look at the FAQ Page to find answers to questions that people frequently ask