Therapy that
makes sense of you.
I offer warm, relational counselling and psychotherapy for adults, couples, children and young people. I work online internationally and face-to-face in Totnes, Devon.
You do not need to arrive knowing exactly what is wrong, what you need, or how to explain it. We can begin with what is happening for you and become curious about it together.
How I can support you
People come to therapy for many different reasons. Some are dealing with something specific; others have a sense that they are struggling, stuck, overwhelmed or carrying more than they want to carry alone.
These are only some of the reasons people come to therapy.
I also work with trauma and shame, depression, stress, self-esteem, relationships, family difficulties, addictive or compulsive patterns, identity, life changes and experiences that can be difficult to put into words.
How I work
I do not begin from the idea that there is something wrong with you. Even when a way of coping has become painful, exhausting or difficult to live with, it often makes sense in the context of what you have experienced. Internal Family Systems (IFS) is at the heart of how I work. Together, we can become curious about the parts of you that have been working hard, what they have been carrying, and what support they need. We can draw on different therapeutic approaches, collaboratively choosing what feels helpful for you at different times. Together, we explore how your parts can receive the support they need and feel safe enough to ease how hard they have been working, begin to release the burdens they carry, and have more choice. Some sessions may be practical and focused on everyday life; others may be quieter or more experiential. We find the pace and way of working together.
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Workshops & training
Alongside my therapeutic work, I also offer workshops and training for organisations, groups and professionals. Sessions can be tailored to the needs of the audience and the subject.
If you are looking for a workshop, training session or a conversation about what I could offer your organisation, please get in touch.
Current workshop and training dates are full. See workshop fees and availability.
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About me
My name is Shema, and I am a counsellor and psychotherapist accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I work with adults, couples, children and young people from a range of backgrounds and identities.
My practice is LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity-affirming. I work primarily from an IFS approach, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches according to what feels helpful for you. I also offer Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) couples therapy and am a certified child and adolescent trauma therapist.
I bring professional training, clinical experience and lived experience into the room, while keeping the focus on you and what you need from therapy.
More about me-
NCPS accredited
Professional, ethical practice
- Online internationally Work with me wherever appropriate
- Totnes, Devon Face-to-face sessions
- Adults & children alike Couples & young people too
Thinking about starting therapy?
You do not need a referral from your GP, and you do not need to have everything figured out before you get in touch. I recommend beginning with an initial session so that we can explore what is bringing you to therapy and whether the way I work feels right for you. There is no obligation to continue beyond that first session.
My practice is currently full, so I am not able to offer new appointments straight away. You are welcome to enquire about joining my waiting list, although joining it does not guarantee an appointment.
A free 15-minute consultation is also offered. It is separate from a paid initial session, and you are welcome to ask about arrangements when you get in touch.