Carol Yates

My working hours are 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday

I am available to see you at Brixham TQ5 9BE; Devon Clinic Paignton; Home visits; Walk and Talk; Online Counselling and other venues to suit within a radius of Fifteen miles from Brixham.

you can contact me directly on email me; creativespc@gmail.com

I have worked in mental health community teams 1991 - 2020 as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner, counsellor at GP surgeries, Warwickshire and now offer private counselling since retiring from the NHS in 2020.

My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work together at your pace. Drawing on a humanistic and integrative approach, I will support you in exploring ways to heal through a holistic blend of mind, body, and intuitive practices.

Specialized areas I can offer in counselling sessions. 

* Somatic therapy; helps you tune into bodily sensations in a relaxed and mindful way, release stored tension and regulate your nervous system. 

* Tailored sessions; sessions may range from traditional seated counselling to guided somatic movement to help release tension that may be impinging on your physical health. Some of the symptoms people experience from stress in the body can make life more difficult because of the pain and discomfort. A holistic approach such as this can prove very beneficial. 

to get more information visit my website: somaticsforhealth.com

Humanistic counselling is a wonderful tool for helping one find the tools to manage ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, TRAUMA, PSYCHOLOGICAL and EMOTIONAL problems. It gives one the chance to explore and heal; difficult to manage scenarios, fears, emotional swings, in a safe and confidential space. The process of self discovery that happens during this type of counselling is heart warming and brings you back into centre with yourself reviving self confidence.

 In addition to humanistic counselling I am trained in: Sand Tray, Play therapy, Interactive Drawing Therapy, Imagework, Emotional Freedom Technique (commonly known as EFT), Yoga therapy, Somatics, Family Constellations.

Walking and talking is a technique on offer to clients. The connection with nature can be very beneficial. Getting out and about with support can also be extremely enabling.

Attending your first session is a great achievement. You have made a decision and followed it through. Well done! The unknown is always nerve racking but I want to reassure you that I use a non-judgemental, empathic approach inline with the client centred humanistic counselling of my training. 

The key element of this first session is for you to feel safe and know that it is a confidential space in which to explore feelings and thoughts that cause you discomfort and pain. There will be no pressure on you to talk about things that cause you discomfort, this is something you will decide yourself. I will be helping to sort out with you what areas you need help with and how we can work together to help resolve the problem and or heal the issue. 

The whole aim of this session is for you to feel comfortable in my presence and heard. This trusting connection between client and counsellor is so important and forms the base line of all therapy.