I’m Clio, a dual-qualified integrative therapist and coach.

I’m privileged to work with people who are open to getting to know and understand themselves better.

I trained at the specialist counselling and psychotherapy college, The Iron Mill, in Exeter as an Integrative Counsellor. I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work from my own therapy room in Barnfield Crescent in Exeter, as well as online.

My counselling training was person-centred at its core, which means I’m led by my client and there are three things that are fundemental to my work: empathy, non-judgement and congruence (being real and authentic). However, I'm a pluralistic, relational therapist trained in a number of therapy styles, which I integrate, or blend, into my practice, depending on what is right for you. What does this actually mean? It means we work collaboratively, I regularly check in with you for feedback, we review your goals and I listen out for what is and isn't working for you to ensure you feel comfortable and heard. I believe the relationship between us is key to the work. My sessions are dynamic and there's dialogue. I will create space, especially if  you tell me this is what you need, but I also gently challenge.

If you're interested and want to know about my theoretical influences: I am particularly drawn to Transactional Analysis (TA), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Gestalt as modalities and I'm also influenced by Attachment Theory, Systems Theory, Neuroscience and Erskine's Relational Needs.

After some years practicing as a counsellor I wanted to add Coaching to my practice. I can offer this as a standalone service, blended with therapy (therapeutic coaching) - or as a next step for existing therapy clients who want to shift gears.

I am an EMCC Accredited Coach at Senior Practitioner Level. I did the Level 7 Therapist to Coach course with Dr Trish Turner because it felt ideally suited to me as a practicing therapist.