Anton Bruce

I am an integrative counsellor which means that I can use a blend of techniques and approaches tailored to you and your needs. I am drawn to a narrative approach where you tell your story, beginning wherever you feel comfortable. I am able to hold your story as you come back to it from any angle over a course of counselling sessions.

From your story we can use gestalt approaches that focus on how you are being affected in the here and now, using problem solving techniques to enable you to become unstuck from unhelpful and hindering patterns.

I have a firm belief that we can become disconnected from our true selves due to the stresses of life and how we make concessions and compromises. It can feel as though we are constantly patching up a life that we don't fully believe in.

Telling our story, having the freedom and safety of being truly heard; being listened to and respected for who we are can be truly life changing.

I believe in and have the utmost respect for the therapeutic relationship; I have had the very real privilege of witnessing clients come back to themselves, making sense of their choices and forgiving themselves their mistakes through understanding and compassion.

It can be rough at times, as we unearth ourselves, but the lightness of not carrying it all alone anymore is so rewarding.

We are not formed alone and we do not grow alone; we are built for connection and we are healed by connection, to those around us, to the world around us and to ourselves.

I have been told that I have a presence, that I show kindness and that I am safe.

Please get in touch to see if we connect and I can support you.

It is in a quiet therapy building with secure video access.

I offer a free, no obligation, 15-20 minute online consultation for us both to decide if we are the right fit for each other.

I know the first step can be daunting and I understand how important the therapeutic relationship is so I want to ensure a safe and boundaried first connection.

Our first session, if we do then work together, will involve a contract and discussion of how I will keep your confidentiality secure. Following this we will begin to explore your story at whatever pace feels right for you.

I am an integrative counsellor which means that I can use a blend of techniques and approaches tailored to you and your needs. I am drawn to a narrative approach where you tell your story, beginning wherever you feel comfortable. I am able to hold your story as you come back to it from any angle over a course of counselling sessions.

From your story we can use gestalt approaches that focus on how you are being affected in the here and now, using problem solving techniques to enable you to become unstuck from unhelpful and hindering patterns.

I have a firm belief that we can become disconnected from our true selves due to the stresses of life and how we make concessions and compromises. It can feel as though we are constantly patching up a life that we don't fully believe in.

Telling our story, having the freedom and safety of being truly heard; being listened to and respected for who we are can be truly life changing.

I believe in and have the utmost respect for the therapeutic relationship; I have had the very real privilege of witnessing clients come back to themselves, making sense of their choices and forgiving themselves their mistakes through understanding and compassion.

It can be rough at times, as we unearth ourselves, but the lightness of not carrying it all alone anymore is so rewarding.

We are not formed alone and we do not grow alone; we are built for connection and we are healed by connection, to those around us, to the world around us and to ourselves.

I have been told that I have a presence, that I show kindness and that I am safe.

Please get in touch to see if we connect and I can support you.

My practice, MoorConnecting, is located in easily accessible rooms in Okehampton with nearby parking.

We are perfectly located for outdoor therapy work on the open moor or woodland river walks if that is something you would like.

I will at all times offer you a safe, held and confidential space.

I believe connection makes us whole, connection with others and our environment helps us truly reconnect  with ourselves. 

I offer a free, no obligation, 15-20 minute online consultation for us both to decide if we are the right fit for each other.

I know the first step can be daunting and I understand how important the therapeutic relationship is so I want to ensure a safe and boundaried first connection. 

If we do work together our first session will begin with a contract detailing how I will keep your confidentiality safe followed by the beginning of our work at your pace.