Counselling Services for children and young people aged 8-18yrs and adults 18 + based in Newton Abbot, Devon and online Nationally
Hello and Welcome to Faye Westwood Counselling
Our sessions together are tailored to suit your individual needs.
My aim for the therapeutic process is to provide a confidential safe space in my lovely cosy private therapy room in Newton Abbot. I offer a warm compassionate and supportive environment which can allow individuals to feel seen, heard and valued, something that I am passionate about.
I am mother of a large family that have all now grown up, and I understand the challenges that each developmental stage can bring, this has inspired me to work therapeutically with children and young people from the ages of 8-18yrs, I work in a nurturing environment creating a warm, compassionate space where the young people can feel safe and heard, allowing them to express themselves through a choice of creative activities, I support emotional growth and resilience.
Working with Children and Young People
I believe in empowering individuals to make their own choices where possible, and will always gently enquire about likes and dislikes, we’re all individual, and perhaps creativity isn’t for your young person.
My therapeutic approach with young people is tailored to individual requirements, I have experience of working with individuals from all walks of life with a diverse range of backgrounds, alongside my private practice I also work with a local community charity offering affordable counselling and volunteer at a local secondary school working with young people.
Individuals living with specific conditions whether diagnosed or undiagnosed, I see you! I will embrace your individual needs and requirements and work in a way that is as unique as you are, no two people are the same, we’re all individuals and deserve to be seen as such.
I understand that it can be daunting for young people and their caregiver to meet me for the first time, and I can offer extra photos of me in my therapy room before the first session for you to get familiar with the therapy room surroundings.
In the first session I invite caregivers to stay if they would like to, allowing you the opportunity to ask any questions and settle your young person if needed, with the aim to alleviate any concerns / worries you or your young person may have.
Qualifications
- Seg Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- NCPS Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (L4)
- Accredited registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, Registration number NCS247-00798.
- Domestic Abuse Champion
- Gambling Awareness Trained
- Safeguarding Level 3
- Fully Insured and hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate
Children Aged 8yrs+
Using creativity, and play, I support and gently encourage the exploration of feelings and emotions, including regulation, and how to ground ourselves when feeling unregulated, all done in a safe, nurturing and fun way.
Young People
Life can be challenging and confusing for young people, I create a safe environment for them to feel able to talk about and understand their emotions, worries, school concerns and relationships, this is tailored to the individual needs.
Adults 18+
Whether your experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, bereavement, navigating life transitions or relationship difficulties. I offer a safe space for you to explore and reconnect with yourself using integrative therapeutic methods tailored to your individual needs.
Whether you’re dealing with:
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Worry
Life Transitions
Abuse
Grief, loss and bereavement
Bullying
Relationship issues
Trauma (past or present)
Anger
Sexuality
Work or retirement issues
Low confidence and self-esteem
I am here to help. Contact me to arrange an appointment.
Individual Counselling with Adults
I work with the individual, I see you! and work in a way that suits your unique requirements.
Counselling can help you explore your current issues, in a compassionate space, I go at a pace suitable for you, whether that’s led by you or maybe with some gentle encouragement from me.
Counselling can give you the environment you need to explore and work through how you’re feeling in the here and now, whilst working through your past or present issues.
In sessions we can work on how your body holds and reacts to many things including Trauma, Grief and Loss, Depression, Stress and Anxiety. I encourage grounding and regulation awareness in the here and now, which allows you to take away useful techniques that can help you in your everyday life.
In our sessions you will have the opportunity explore your issues at a safe pace, in a compassionate environment and my approach as an Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor can include a flexible framework offering different approaches, that we can collaborate with the deep-rooted foundation being Person-Centred, but I can also integrate other approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Gestalt and Transactional Analysis Therapy (TA) and Mindfulness.
I can also introduce creatively in sessions with adults, working creatively can be very powerful as it uses our subconscious.
In our sessions together I will provide a calm, warm and empathetic client-centred safe space where our sessions will be a confidential, non-judgemental environment for you to feel able to explore your past or current issues, allowing you to feel heard, understood and valued.
I have experience in working with the following presenting issues:
- Depression
- Anxiety & Stress
- Worry & Shame
- Life Transitions
- Abuse & Bullying
- Trauma (past or present)
- Relationship issues with a partner, friends or colleagues
- Bereavement and loss
- Neurodivergence
What you can expect for our sessions together:
- Calm, warm, empathetic, client- centred approach
- Collaboration best suited to your individual needs.
- Creative ways to help you express and explore your feelings and emotions in a safe way.
- A warm, cosy and confidential therapeutic, non-judgemental space which can allow you to explore your past or present issues in a safe environment.
- A space for you to be truly seen, heard and accepted.
Services:
Initial Enquiry
I aim to contact you back within 24hrs, this will be a free no obligation 15-min call to answer any questions you may have and to arrange the initial consultation.
Online Counselling
for Adults
Individual on-line counselling can offer you a more convenient way for you to attend your session, in the comfort of your own private space.
- Duration: 1 hour
- Fee: £45.00
In-person Counselling
for adults
Individual In-person counselling sessions in my private therapy room in Newton Abbot for adults.
- Duration: 1 hour
- Fee: £50.00
In-person Counselling for young people (8-18yrs)
Individual In-person counselling sessions in my private therapy room in Newton Abbot for young people aged 8-18yrs.
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Fee: £50.00
Payment is by Bacs, due 24hrs before session. I require 24hrs notice of cancellation where possible.
I have a few spaces that I offer at concessionary rates, please see my FAQs below.
Frequently asked questions
I believe that everyone should be able to access counselling and have two spaces available for a concessionary rate of £35.00 for a 50min session, this is for people on low earnings or student Level 4 counsellors. This is available for young people and adults in my private therapy room in Newton Abbot.
This can be discussed on your initial consultation in line with your requirements, but I can short term or open ended.
I work to a 24-hour cancellation policy.
Yes, it will be the same day and time, I understand that life can be busy and online could be an easier option for you on occasions to fit in with you.
The initial consultation can help you decide if counselling is for you, and my approaches match your needs. In our first session together at my private therapy room in Newton Abbot we can discuss your requirements further and it can give you the opportunity to get a feel for the room.
Sessions last for 1-hour, usually at the same day and time each week, online or face to face.
I work with Young People aged 8 -18ys and Adults.
Get in touch
I aim to get back to enquiries within 24hrs.
Availability:
- Monday: 10.00 - 18.00hrs
- Tuesday: 10.00 - 20.00 hrs
- Thursday: 10.00 – 20.00hrs
- Friday: 09.00 – 13.00hrs
- Saturday: 10.00 – 13.00hrs
Telephone: 07885 374174
My private therapy room
