I've been taught a variety of counselling approaches and have used these to develop my own integrative philosophy.

I follow a humanistic philosophy and my approach is pluralistic, which means it is attuned and collaborative. We work together. I am not the expert. The training also had a person-centred philosophy which means I use the core conditions of empathy, non-judgement and authenticity. I'm led by my client, who I believe is the expert of themselves, and use my varied knowledge to tailor my therapy sessions to each individual. However, if I was pure person centred I might sit back more, whereas my style is more interactive and dynamic.

I believe everyone has the potential for growth and change. My style is relational and collaborative. We are social and I believe we heal in relationship.

I'm particularly influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Attachment Theory and Neurobiology.

Other modalities we looked at on the course, which I found particularly useful or enlightening: CBT, Systems Theory, Jungian and Existential Approaches.

Please don't hesitate to ask me questions about my training or style if you'd like to know more.

Therapeutic Coaching is another service I offer. I am an EMCC Accredited Coach at Senior Practitioner Level.

Therapeutic Coaching can help you set goals, push through stuckness and make positive changes.

Sessions tend to be 90-minutes long (but this is flexible depending on what you need) and can be less frequent than counselling (for example monthly, bi-monthly). 

As a dual-qualified practitioner I can bring the safety and knowledge of my counselling practice into our coaching work if required.

Some people like the forward-focus, structure, momentum and accountability that coaching offers. However, they also want the reassurance that I can offer therapeutic support if required.

My skill is in listening to your needs, creating a space that encourages feedback and collaboration so that we can create sessions that give you what you need and help you move forward.

Please note: there are times in Coaching when it emerges that a more therapy-focused piece of work might be more appropriate. We would always talk through this and re-contract to ensure you have the right support in place.

Please see my Coaching page and this article to find out more about coaching.

Something that matters greatly to me and I believe to be one of my greatest strengths is my commitment to my own work and therapy.

I first started therapy 14 years ago after a significant loss in my life. I started with CBT. A few years later in 2017 my father died suddenly and I returned to therapy. After a couple of years of experiencing the benefits of these counselling sessions, I decided to train as a therapist. I have continued my own therapy work throughout my training and beyond. It is something I am still committed to and seen as very valuable by the BACP.

This means I have been in therapy since 2017 with therapists I hold in great esteem. I've not only learnt about how to be an effective therapist in my own therapy (seeing it modelled), but I learn about myself and I find this self-awareness and attunement to myself invaluable in supporting me to be an ethical and present practitioner.

It has been a significant investment in time and resource and I continue to commit to it because I believe my practice benefits and it enables me to hold my clients' and support  them to the best of my ability. It is also wonderful for me and enriches my life greatly.

I am also commited and fully engage in regular, excellent quality supervision with supervisors whom I respect and are experts in their fields. This is not a tick box exercise for me, it supports, develops and improves my practice.

It all depends on the client and what works for them. Language is a powerful tool in both coaching and therapy. I sometimes use timelines and genograms to help people explore their stories. If you're interested in working creatively, for example using sand tray, figures or drawing, we can experiment with this.

However, my job is to work in the way that's best for you and I always invite feedback around this. Some clients just want to talk, others are visual and might sometimes want to map out their thoughts on paper - it's all about finding out what you need to make the sessions work for you and making sure you feel comfortable to share this with me.

If you are particularly interested in a tool or find something that really resonates for you, I would love to hear about this so that I can look at incorporating it into our sessions where possible. Our work is collaborative and I always welcome feedback.

I work with an array of issues. Many of my clients want to improve their relationship with themselves.

Some of the areas I work in both coaching and therapy:

• ADHD coaching
• self worth
• self trust and trust in others
• confidence
• life transitions, such as post natal or menopause
• relationship difficulties
• separation and divorce
• sexuality
• neurodivergence
• pregnancy and birth
• women's issues
• high sensitivity/deeply feeling
• chronic illness
• boarding school
• burn out and stress
• shame
• anxiety
• depression
• bereavement
• complex PTSD
• trauma
• abuse.

Coaching and therapy can help you:

• feel change, not just think about it
• find your voice
• understand yourself
• work towards healthier relationships
• navigate difficult life transitions so that you feel more anchored and sure of yourself
• find your authentic self
• empower you to trust and believe in yourself
• build self-compassion
• connect to yourself
• process difficult emotions
• help you feel more in control of your feelings and your response to stress
• understand your past, and patterns of relating or behaviour so you can feel more OKness in the present.

If you aren't sure whether you want or need therapy or coaching, I can help you work this out in a preliminary call and first session. If you feel you need more frequent, regular support, then therapy may be more appropriate.

Therapy is reparative and supportive, while coaching can still be reparative and supportive but the focus is on development and what's next. As a dual-skilled practitioner and with careful attunement, I can blend my skills to offer therapeutic coaching, or I can help you work out which approach feels a better fit for you.

I am a dual-qualified practitioner. I am a qualified counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I did an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling at the Iron Mill College in Exeter, a mental health and wellbeing college.

I am an EMCC Accredited Coach at Senior Practitioner Level.

As a member of the BACP and EMCC, I am committed to Continued Professional Development. Here are just some of the courses I have completed:

• Bereavement Foundation Course with bereavement charity Cruse.
• Drug Treatment for Mood Disorders
• Online and Telephone Working
• Managing Disclosures of Abuse
• Transactional Analysis 101
• Positive Psychology introduction
• Working with Trauma in the Therapy Room
• Working with Trauma and the Inner Child
• Boarding School - CPD Day
• Working with Anger
• Working with Shame.

I have a personal and professional interest in neurodivergence so attend courses and talks on this as often as possible:

• Level 2 Understanding Autism
• ADHD & Women Seed Academy course
• ADHD & Productivity Seed Academy Course
• Understanding and Supporting ADHD, Esteem Team Information Session.

This is dependent on you. Some people want to focus on a specific issue or challenge and might like to plan a number of sessions to focus on this. Other people may want to take longer to explore more complex issues and trauma. We will discuss this at the beginning of our work together and I will regularly check in and review this with you. You own the decision around this and what you want to get out of therapy.

I can offer a free 20-30 minute online consultation (video call) before our first session.

You can pay by BACs transfer at least 24 hours before our session starts. I try to avoid cash payments but will accommodate this if necessary.

How much do you charge per session?
My Therapeutic Coaching fee is £100 per hour, £125 per 90 minutes. 

Please email clio.unfurltherapy@gmail.com for my therapy fees.

I have worked out a sliding scale, which reduces the price of weekly sessions to ensure people who need more regular support can access these.

Yes, I have regular supervision sessions with an experienced counsellor who is trained to be a supervisor. I take any concerns or issues to my supervisor - the client always remains anonymous - so that they can support me in my work.

When we start working together, I will talk you through my contract and email you a copy. This gives details about confidentiality, GDPR and data protection, among other things.

I require a minimum of 24 hours notice for cancelled sessions, otherwise I will have to charge the session.

Everything discussed in our sessions is strictly confidential. I follow the ethical guidelines of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and EMCC. There are some exceptions to this rule, for example if I was concerned there was a risk to you or someone else, or if I’m required to by a court of law. I go into this in detail in my contract and will discuss this with you in our first session, including how I store your data and client notes.

Endings are important and can affect people differently so it works well to plan for an ending session. This gives both you and me the chance to review the work we have done together and offers you the chance to end the work the way you would like to. 

I have full insurance cover, which is specialised for counsellors, from Holistic Insurance.

I currently offer day time and evening sessions, depending on the day and location. I can tell you more about my availability when you get in touch. I may also be able to accommodate people who only want sessions during term time. I have practice rooms in Exeter’s Southernhay and Exmouth. Please get in touch for more information.