Caro Southcombe

Hi, I’m Caro, an integrative therapist and a registered member of the Â鶹ԭ´´. Would you like a compassionate, confidential space where you can safely explore the worries and anxieties that have begun to feel overwhelming? We’ll work together in a steady, supportive way, making sense of what’s been happening in your life and how it’s affecting you. I have face to face availability on weekdays and some evenings in central Exeter, and online throughout the UK via Google Meet.

I am a fully Â鶹ԭ´´ trained and experienced counsellor. I work with adults of all ages, including university and college students. Many of my clients come to me for issues including anxiety, overthinking, low mood, depression, burnout, grief, relationship issues or the effects of trauma and complex family dynamics. Therapy with me is not about being analysed from a distance or left in awkward silence. I have a kind, thoughtful and collaborative approach to counselling, grounded in real conversation and a strong focus on helping you feel safe and at ease. My practice is trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming.

Many people come to therapy feeling anxious, low, burnt out, or emotionally overloaded, often carrying patterns that developed in response to difficult experiences earlier in life or within their family. In our work, these experiences are approached gently and with care, without pressure to go anywhere you are not ready to go.

While therapy can involve painful or complex material, sessions are also warm and down-to-earth. There is room for moments of lightness, relief, and even humour where that feels natural, alongside the more difficult parts.

My work is relational and compassion-focused, informed by an understanding of attachment and the different sides of us that carry fear, anger, shame, or vulnerability. In therapy, we pay attention to this with care and curiosity, including recognising protective or critical parts that may once have kept you safe, even if they now feel overwhelming or limiting. Over time, this can help you feel steadier and more at ease with yourself and with other people.

Sessions are shaped around what you need in the moment, with attention both to what is happening in your life now and to how past experiences may still be affecting you. Over time, this can help things feel clearer, less overwhelming, and easier to live with.

After our initial telephone chat, and before we meet for our first session, I will send you a brief agreement explaining how I work, including confidentiality, privacy, and cancellations. You will also be able to complete your contact details and raise anything you would like clarified before we begin. This is so you know what to expect and to see if you have anything you'd like to discuss further.

Our first session is a space to slow down and take stock. We will explore what has brought you to therapy now, any relevant background, and what you are hoping might feel different over time. I will explain how confidentiality operates, and you are free to ask me whatever you need in order to feel settled and informed.

Choosing a therapist is personal. It matters that you feel at ease and that something about the fit feels right. I offer a free phone call beforehand so you can get a sense of how I am in conversation and whether my way of working feels like a good match.

Hi, I’m Caro, an integrative therapist and a registered member of the Â鶹ԭ´´.  Would you like a compassionate, confidential space where you can safely explore the worries and anxieties that have begun to feel overwhelming? We’ll work together in a steady, supportive way, making sense of what’s been happening in your life and how it’s affecting you. I have face to face availability on weekdays and some evenings in central Exeter, and online throughout the UK via Google Meet.

I am a fully Â鶹ԭ´´ trained and experienced counsellor. I work with adults of all ages, including university and college students. Many of my clients come to me for issues including anxiety, overthinking, low mood, depression, burnout, grief, relationship issues or the effects of trauma and complex family dynamics. Therapy with me is not about being analysed from a distance or left in awkward silence. I have a kind, thoughtful and collaborative approach to counselling, grounded in real conversation and a strong focus on helping you feel safe and at ease. My practice is trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming.

Many people come to therapy feeling anxious, low, burnt out, or emotionally overloaded, often carrying patterns that developed in response to difficult experiences earlier in life or within their family. In our work, these experiences are approached gently and with care, without pressure to go anywhere you are not ready to go.

While therapy can involve painful or complex material, sessions are also warm and down-to-earth. There is room for moments of lightness, relief, and even humour where that feels natural, alongside the more difficult parts.

My work is relational and compassion-focused, informed by an understanding of attachment and the different sides of us that carry fear, anger, shame, or vulnerability. In therapy, we pay attention to this with care and curiosity, including recognising protective or critical parts that may once have kept you safe, even if they now feel overwhelming or limiting. Over time, this can help you feel steadier and more at ease with yourself and with other people.

Sessions are shaped around what you need help with, with attention both to what is happening in your life now and to how past experiences may still be affecting you. Together we will work on steadying your emotions and loosening old patterns, so that you can feel clearer, calmer and more in control of your life.

After our initial telephone chat, and before we meet for our first session, I will send you a brief agreement explaining how I work, including confidentiality, privacy, and cancellations. You will also be able to complete your contact details and raise anything you would like clarified before we begin. This is so you know what to expect and to see if you have anything you'd like to discuss further.

Our first session is a space to slow down and take stock. We will explore what has brought you to therapy now, any relevant background, and what you are hoping might feel different over time. I will explain how confidentiality operates, and you are free to ask me whatever you need in order to feel settled and informed.

Choosing a therapist is personal. It matters that you feel at ease and that something about the fit feels right. I offer a free phone call beforehand so you can get a sense of how I am in conversation and whether my way of working feels like a good match.