Elizabeth Adamson Psychotherapy

Elizabeth Adamson Psychotherapy BA(Hons), MSc Psychology, GMBPsS I was born in Canada and immigrated to England when I was 21 years old. That was 27 years ago!

Since then, I have worked as an HR Admin Manager with Marks and Spencer before deciding on a career change into the realm of Psychology. I have a BA(Hons) in Development, Education, and Society as well as a MSc in Psychology. I have been working young people both on a voluntary and self-employed basis for over 7 years. Throughout this time, I have learned, adapted, and built on my skills to suppor

t young people with positive and rewarding results. In 2022, I started my own private practice at Brixham Town Hall working with young people as well as adults (from 9 years old up to 86 years old!) and enjoy helping others understand and improve their emotional and mental wellbeing, something I am wholeheartedly passionate about. After one year of meeting clients face to face, I have decided to shift to sole online contact. My first session is always free as I believe it is important to allow time to explore whether what I have to offer is suitable for clients. If your interested in supporting your mental fitness, please contact me on [email protected].

23/06/2026

Have you ever agreed to something you didn’t want to do… just to avoid disappointing someone?

People-pleasing is often described as a personality trait, but what if it’s actually a nervous system strategy?

When conflict, rejection, or disapproval feels unsafe, keeping the peace can become a way of protecting ourselves. The problem is that over time, constantly prioritising everyone else can leave us disconnected from our own needs, preferences, and sense of self.

In this video, I explore people-pleasing through a nervous system lens and why understanding the why behind our behaviour can be the first step towards change.

💚 If this resonates, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

📅 Understanding Your Nervous System
🗓 Wednesday 8th July
⏰ 7:00pm–8:30pm
📍 Devon Clinic, Paignton
💷 £30 (£20 concessions)

Reserve your place here:
https://forms.gle/XMrL6FMVGZ1giMn28

Please like, comment, share, or save if this speaks to you. It may help someone else feel a little less alone.

18/06/2026

Ever wonder why you know what would help… but still find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or unable to switch off?

There may be nothing wrong with you.

Often, these experiences make more sense when we understand what’s happening in our nervous system.

I’m running a relaxed and practical evening exploring:
✨ Fight, flight, freeze & fawn responses
✨ Why stress affects how we think, feel and behave
✨ How to recognise your own stress signature
✨ Simple tools to help you feel calmer and more in control

No pressure to share anything personal — you’re welcome to simply listen, reflect, and take away what feels helpful.

📅 8th July 2026
🕖 7:00pm–8:30pm
📍 Devon Clinic, Paignton
💷 £30 (£20 concessions with proof of benefits)

If you’d like to join us, complete the registration form below or DM me for details:

https://forms.gle/XMrL6FMVGZ1giMn28

Feel free to share with anyone who might benefit. 💚

18/06/2026

The nervous system whispers long before it shouts.

Before overwhelm.
Before burnout.
Before anxiety takes over.

It often starts with feeling tired, tense, irritable, disconnected, restless or simply not quite yourself.

The challenge is that many of us don’t pay attention until we’re already struggling.

On Wednesday 8th July, I’m hosting a gentle and informative evening exploring how stress affects the mind and body, why we respond the way we do under pressure, and practical ways to support ourselves before reaching overwhelm.

This isn’t therapy.
There’s no pressure to share.
Just a welcoming space to learn, reflect and better understand yourself.

📅 Wednesday 8th July 2026
⏰ 7:00pm – 8:30pm
📍 Devon Clinic, Paignton
💷 £30 (£20 concessions with proof of benefits)

Reserve your place here:
https://forms.gle/XMrL6FMVGZ1giMn28

If this resonates, or you know someone who might benefit, please like, share or pass it on 💚

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✨ Understanding Your Nervous System ✨Have you ever wondered why you react the way you do under stress?Why you know what ...
10/06/2026

✨ Understanding Your Nervous System ✨

Have you ever wondered why you react the way you do under stress?

Why you know what would help, yet still find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or unable to switch off?

The truth is, many of these responses make more sense than we think when we understand the nervous system.

Join me for a supportive and practical evening exploring how stress impacts the mind and body, and learn simple tools to help you feel calmer, more resilient, and more in control.

Previous participants from my 5⭐ programmes have reported:
💙 Feeling calmer in stressful situations
💙 Setting healthier boundaries
💙 Feeling less stuck
💙 Doing things they would previously have avoided because of anxiety

As I often remind people:

“You always had the capacity – you’re just tapping into it now.”

📅 Wednesday 8th July 2026
🕖 7:00pm – 8:30pm
📍 Devon Clinic, Paignton

💷 £30 per person
💷 Limited concession places available at £20 (proof of benefits required)

Places are limited.

📩 DM me to reserve your place.

If this resonates, please like, share, or tag someone who may benefit. 💙🧡

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly running on empty?What if your nervous system isn’t working against y...
10/06/2026

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly running on empty?

What if your nervous system isn’t working against you… but trying to protect you?

Join me for an evening of insight, reflection, and practical tools to help you better understand your stress response, reconnect with yourself, and support lasting wellbeing.

Previous participants from my 5⭐ programmes have reported:
✨ Feeling calmer in stressful situations
✨ Setting healthier boundaries
✨ Feeling less stuck and more in control
✨ Doing things anxiety had previously stopped them from doing

📅 Wednesday 8th July 2026
🕖 7:00pm–8:30pm
📍 Devon Clinic, Paignton

💷 £30 per person
💷 Limited concession places available at £20 (proof of benefits required)

“You always had the capacity – you’re just tapping into it now.”

📩 DM me to reserve your place.

Please share, repost, or tag someone who might benefit 💙🧡

30/03/2026

One of the biggest things attendees often say after Wired for Better is that they feel more in control.

More aware of their stress.
More able to pause before reacting.
More able to recognise what they need and respond differently.

Small shifts can make such a big difference.

Wired for Better is a 6-week programme designed to help you move out of survival mode, regulate your nervous system, and build more confidence in stressful moments.

📍 Paignton
🗓 Starts 21st April

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious or burnt out, this could be a really supportive place to start.

Message me “W4B” for more details 💙

28/03/2026

Growth doesn’t always look like huge life changes.

Sometimes it’s noticing your stress sooner.
Sometimes it’s saying no.
Sometimes it’s staying calmer in situations that used to overwhelm you.
Sometimes it’s simply feeling more like yourself again.

Increasing in ourselves happens in lots of different ways ✨

Wired for Better starts 21st April in Paignton.

24/03/2026

This is the kind of shift we work towards.

Not getting rid of stress completely…
but having more moments where you can pause, make sense of it, and come back to yourself.

It makes a bigger difference than people realise 🤍

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