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Personal & Relationship Counselling.

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Personal & Relationship Counselling.

With over 30 years of experience, we’re a trusted private counselling and psychotherapy practice based in Plymouth.

Since 1994, we’ve provided compassionate, personalised support to individuals, couples, and businesses across Devon and Cornwall.

08/09/2026

Meet Ferda Mesquita Barros, acupuncturist at Plymouth Personal and Relationship Counselling.

Ferda has been a valued part of our practice since January 2021, running her private acupuncture clinic from within our building.

She is a member of the British Acupuncture Council, with training in Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, offering a holistic and thoughtful approach to wellbeing.

Ferda supports clients with a wide range of concerns, including women’s health, fertility and pregnancy support, menstrual issues, musculoskeletal pain, digestive problems, fibromyalgia, migraines, insomnia and facial nerve conditions.

When you visit Ferda, you can expect a calm, supportive environment where she takes the time to listen, understand your needs and offer care that feels gentle, personal and reassuring. For more information contact us using the links below.

📍 Based at Plymouth Personal and Relationship Counselling
🌿 Acupuncture appointments available
📞 To book with Ferda directly, call 07443 434086
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

27/08/2026

Sometimes, being truly heard can make all the difference.

At Plymouth Personal and Relationship Counselling, we offer a calm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, work through what feels difficult and begin to see things from a new perspective.

Our experienced counsellors are here to listen and support you, at your own pace.

📍 Counselling in Plymouth
💻 Online sessions available
📞 Get in touch to book a free 15-minute call

21/08/2026

Journaling can be a gentle way to slow down and make sense of what you are feeling.

When life feels busy, overwhelming or emotionally heavy, it is easy for thoughts to build up inside without having anywhere to go. Writing them down can help create space between you and what you are carrying.

You do not need to write perfectly. You do not need to know exactly what to say. Even a few honest sentences can help you notice patterns, understand your emotions more clearly and begin to process what feels difficult.

You might start with:

“What am I feeling today?”
“What do I need right now?”
“What has been weighing on me?”
“What would I say if I felt completely safe to be honest?”

Journaling is not about having all the answers. It is about giving yourself time, space and permission to listen to what is going on beneath the surface.

At Plymouth Personal and Relationship Counselling, we offer a calm, confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and experiences that may feel difficult to manage alone.

📍 Counselling in Plymouth
💻 Online sessions available
📞 Get in touch to arrange a free 15-minute consultation

31/07/2026

Meet Marcia: Compassionate Counsellor and Mindfulness Practitioner in Plymouth.

At Personal & Relationship Counselling, we are pleased to introduce Marcia, a humanistic and integrative counsellor who offers a warm, compassionate, and holistic approach to therapy. Working with clients in Plymouth and online, Marcia tailors her counselling approach to each individual's unique experiences, drawing on a variety of therapeutic methods to support emotional wellbeing, personal growth, and lasting change.

Marcia works with individual clients and offers both face-to-face counselling in Plymouth and online counselling sessions, with appointments available on Thursdays and Fridays. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, trauma, or the effects of narcissistic abuse, Marcia is committed to supporting you on your journey towards healing and personal growth.

If you are looking for a caring and experienced counsellor in Plymouth, contact us today to arrange a free 15-minute introductory phone consultation with Marcia.

21/07/2026

Sometimes, the first step is simply having somewhere safe to talk.

At Plymouth Personal and Relationship Counselling, we offer a calm, confidential space where you can slow down, speak openly and begin to make sense of what you’re carrying.

Our experienced counsellors and psychotherapists support people through many different challenges, including relationship difficulties, anxiety, stress, low mood, grief, trauma, emotional overwhelm and feeling stuck.

You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin. Counselling gives you time, space and support to explore what feels difficult, without judgement and at a pace that feels right for you.

📍 Based in Plymouth
💬 Individual, couples and relationship counselling available
📞 Get in touch to arrange a free 15-minute call

17/07/2026

Meet Catherine Poate, counsellor at Personal & Relationship Counselling.

Catherine is a BACP Registered Member, Level 5 Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Level 4 Integrative Counsellor, with additional training in Transactional Analysis.

She offers a confidential, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, offload, and begin to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Catherine believes the therapeutic relationship is central to counselling. Her approach is gentle, collaborative and paced around you, helping you feel listened to, seen and supported as you work towards deeper understanding and meaningful change.

She has experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, health issues, sexual abuse and domestic abuse.

Catherine offers both short-term therapy for specific issues and longer-term therapy for deeper reflection and change.

📍 Counselling in Plymouth
💬 Short-term and longer-term therapy available
📞 Get in touch to arrange a free 15-minute consultation

08/07/2026

Meet Steve Worsley, counsellor and psychotherapist at Personal & Relationship Counselling.

Steve is a Registered Member MBACP Accredited, with advanced training in integrative counselling and psychotherapy, and over 15 years of experience supporting adults and young people.

His background includes serving as a Royal Marine, working with the Devon Ambulance Service, teaching Physical Education and practising as a Sports Therapist. These experiences have shaped his understanding of resilience, trauma, physical health and emotional wellbeing.

Steve offers a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk at your own pace and feel properly heard.

He supports clients with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, low self-worth, bullying, abuse, addiction and crisis-related difficulties.

📍 Counselling in Plymouth
💬 Support for adults and young people
📞 Get in touch to arrange a free 15-minute consultation

26/06/2026

Meet Les Parsons, psychotherapist and supervisor at Plymouth Personal and Relationship Counselling.

Les holds a Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy from the Iron Mill Institute, a Supervision Certificate, a BA Hons in Humanities and a Transactional Analysis 101 Certificate.

With over 40 years of experience in care work, Les has supported people in many different settings, including as a psychiatric nurse, counsellor, psychotherapist, tutor and supervisor.

Since 1999, he has worked primarily as a psychotherapist and supervisor, bringing a deeply human, compassionate and reflective approach to his work.

Les is guided by the importance of empathy, honesty, hope and seeing each person as a whole human being. His aim is to offer a safe, kind and nurturing therapy space where each person is met as unique, and where the therapeutic relationship can support healing, understanding and change.

For Les, therapy is not about judgement or labels. It is about creating a space where people can feel heard, valued and supported as they explore what they are carrying and what they may need next.

📍 Plymouth Personal and Relationship Counselling
💬 Psychotherapy and supervision
📞 Get in touch to arrange a free 15-minute consultation

19/06/2026

Meet Nicole Gaugas, counsellor at Plymouth Personal and Relationship Counselling.

Nicole is MNCPS Accredited and is currently working towards her Level 6 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling. She also holds a Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, along with additional training in couples counselling, hypnotherapy, counselling skills and Transactional Analysis.

Nicole works with individuals and couples who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, exhausted from holding everything together, or unsure where to begin.

Her approach is calm, compassionate and collaborative. She shapes each session around what you need, whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, identity questions or repeated patterns that feel difficult to shift.

Nicole blends evidence-based methods with practical between-session tools, helping clients understand themselves more deeply, build healthier relationships and move towards a more balanced, fulfilling life.

📍 Face-to-face counselling in Plymouth
💻 Online sessions available
💬 Individual and couples counselling
📅 Available Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
📞 Get in touch to book a free 15-minute call

12/06/2026

Meet Kate Gibb, therapist at Plymouth Personal and Relationship Counselling.

Kate is a BACP Registered Member, a psychotherapist in advanced clinical training with UKCP, and holds an Advanced Diploma in TA Psychological Studies at Level 7.
She works with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, persistent worry, self-criticism, emotional regulation difficulties, anger, relationship challenges and the pressures of parenting.

Kate offers a calm, steady space where you can slow down, talk openly and begin to make sense of what feels difficult. Her relational approach helps you explore patterns, feelings and past experiences in a way that feels safe, thoughtful and supportive.

📍 Plymouth-based counselling
💻 Online sessions available
📞 Contact us to arrange a free 15-minute call

Address

36 Looe Street
Plymouth
PL40EB

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7pm
Friday	8:30am - 7pm

Telephone

+441752266000

Website

http://www.plymouthcounselling.com/

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