Therapies
Counselling and Hypnotherapy
Helping adults who were silenced as children find their voice.
Hello, I'm Hannah,
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I offer a warm, compassionate and trauma-informed therapeutic space for adults and young people aged 18+.
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Many of the people I work with grew up feeling unable to speak openly about what was happening to them. Perhaps they learnt to stay quiet to keep the peace, protect others, avoid conflict, or because nobody seemed willing or able to listen.
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As adults, this can show up as anxiety, people pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, grief, emotional overwhelm, or a sense of feeling disconnected from who they really are.
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My role is not to push you to talk about anything before you're ready. Instead, I offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace, make sense of their impact, and reconnect with your voice.
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My work brings together integrative counselling, hypnotherapy, EMDR and trauma-informed approaches, with everything shaped around what feels safe and helpful for you.
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I work with clients in Blackawton near Totnes, at The Devon Clinic in Paignton, and online via Zoom.
Services
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counselling sessions are tailored to your unique concerns, providing support as you navigate life's challenges. Through a collaborative approach, we empower you to overcome obstacles and create a fulfilling life. Using a blend of conversation and creative techniques such as sand tray work, pebbles, buttons, and other hands-on experiments we explore the connections between your past and present, helping you shape the future you desire.​
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Hypnotherapy sessions are a blend of talking therapy and hypnosis. Hypnosis is simply a natural state of mind where you relax into a comfortable state of awareness. As your body relaxes and your mind becomes more focused, you can gain deeper insight into the root cause of an issue. This heightened state of awareness allows you to explore underlying thoughts, emotions, or experiences, helping you make meaningful changes.
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"EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) uses bilateral stimulation—eye movements, tapping, or sound—to help the brain reprocess distressing memories, reducing emotional intensity and forming adaptive associations. Highly structured, it desensitises emotional triggers from past trauma. When combined with hypnotherapy and talk therapy, it creates a powerful, multi-layered approach to healing."
What I can help with?
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you've spent years carrying things on your own.
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People come to therapy for many different reasons, including:
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Difficult childhood experiences – Growing up in environments where it didn't feel safe to express feelings, needs or opinions
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Emotional neglect – Feeling unseen, unheard, dismissed or unsupported emotionally
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People pleasing – Finding it difficult to say no, prioritise your own needs or disappoint others
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Relationship difficulties – Challenges within romantic relationships, friendships, family dynamics or the workplace
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Anxiety & emotional overwhelm – Persistent worry, overthinking, feeling on edge or struggling to cope with life's demands
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Boundaries – Difficulty setting limits, speaking up for yourself or protecting your time and energy
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Shame & self-doubt – Feeling not good enough, questioning yourself or carrying a harsh inner critic
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Trauma & past experiences – Understanding and healing the impact of childhood or adult experiences
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Grief & loss – Bereavement, family estrangement, relationship endings, life transitions or unmet childhood needs
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Identity & self-discovery – Reconnecting with who you are, what matters to you and what you need
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Depression & low mood – Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, emptiness or disconnection
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Social anxiety & fear of judgement – Worrying what others think, avoiding situations or struggling to feel comfortable around people
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Sleep difficulties – Insomnia, restless nights, racing thoughts or difficulty switching off
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Fears & phobias – Specific fears, panic responses or anxieties that are affecting daily life
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Post-traumatic stress – Lingering effects of experiences that continue to feel distressing or overwhelming
Whatever brings you to therapy, you don't have to navigate it alone.
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I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace, make sense of what's been difficult, and begin to find your voice.
Initial 15-minute chat
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Your initial 15-minute chat is a gentle starting point. It’s a chance for us to meet and for you to get a feel for whether I’m the right fit for you.
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I’ll begin by explaining how the call works so you know what to expect, which often helps ease any nerves.
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You’re then invited to share a little about what’s brought you to therapy, at your own pace. I’ll listen carefully and reflect back what I’m hearing so you feel understood from the outset.
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I’ll briefly explain how I work, answer any questions, and we’ll check whether it feels like a good fit. If it does, we can look at next steps together.
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There’s no pressure to commit. Just a calm, supportive space to begin.
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Please note my therapy days are:
Monday and Tuesday - The Devon Clinic, Paignton
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - Langwells Therapy Room, Blackawton , near Woodlands leisure park.
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Counselling client feedback
If you are looking for a perceptive, kind and intuitive counsellor, Hannah is the one! I really enjoyed our sessions together as she has a wealth of strategies and approaches and really listens to what you are wanting to achieve. I was very keen to be challenged rather than just listened to and Hannah gently guided me towards a more positive way of accepting the reality and moving forwards in my situation. I would highly recommend her and think you are lucky to have found her!
Paignton
Get in Touch
Langwells Therapy Room
Langwells Court, Main Street,
Blackawton, Totnes, TQ9 7BG
The Devon Clinic
30a Hyde Rd, Paignton TQ4 5BY
