Welcome to Personal & Relationship Counselling
Providing individual and couples counselling for over 30 years
Counselling, Psychotherapy & Relationship Counselling in Plymouth Est. 1994
Counselling & Psychotherapy in Plymouth
Specialist Counsellors with Decades of Experience
Plymouth Counselling is a private counselling and psychotherapy practice with over 30 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and local businesses across Devon and Cornwall.
Our therapists provide a warm, confidential, and supportive environment where you can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. They offer personalised, ethical support using a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs. This includes help with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, addiction, bereavement, eating disorders, workplace stress, gender identity, menopause, and support for young people.
We offer a free 15‑minute phone consultation so you can connect with a counsellor, ask questions, and feel confident about taking your first step.
How Counselling & Psychotherapy can help you
Navigating life’s challenges can often feel overwhelming, whether you are single or in a relationship. Our Plymouth counselling and psychotherapy services provide a safe, confidential, and supportive space where you can explore your difficulties and the deeper issues behind them.
Whether you are seeking individual therapy or couples counselling in Plymouth, we help you understand how these challenges affect your wellbeing, relationships, and daily life. Together, we develop personalised strategies to support emotional healing, improve communication, and build resilience.
Our experienced Plymouth counsellors and psychotherapists offer compassionate, tailored support to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Couples Counselling
Relationships can be challenging, and it can be tough when they falter. Whether you are facing communication issues, infidelity, the uncertainty of separation or simply feeling lost and disconnected, our relationship therapists are here to help. Together, we will explore the root causes of your difficulties, understand how past experiences may be affecting your current relationship, and support you in developing healthier, more effective ways to move forward.
Please visit our Couples Counselling page to learn more....
Individual Counselling
Our compassionate team of counsellors and psychotherapists offer a safe, supportive space for individuals facing a variety of challenges. By exploring your thoughts, feelings and personal experiences, we can help you develop the tools and guidance needed to work through issues such as gender identity, sexuality, stress, anxiety, bereavement, addiction, relationships and more.
Whether you are a young person exploring your identity or an adult seeking professional support for a personal struggle, we are here to listen without judgement, offer understanding, and help you find a positive way forward.
Professional Body
Our team of experienced and fully qualified therapists are proud members & accredited members of well-recognised & valued professional bodies, including the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), The College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT), and the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
We follow strict professional guidelines and codes of conduct to ensure the highest standards of care. Your privacy, confidentiality, and overall well‑being are always at the centre of our practice, giving you a safe and trustworthy space to explore your concerns and receive the support you need.
Our location
You can find us at 36 Looe Street, The Barbican, Plymouth, PL4 0EB, conveniently located in the heart of Plymouth’s historic Barbican.
Our counselling practice is just a two‑minute walk from Royal Parade and easily accessible from public transport. We are also a 25‑minute walk or a 5–10 minute taxi ride from Plymouth Train Station, making us a convenient choice for individuals seeking counselling and psychotherapy in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.
Availability
We offer 60‑minute individual and couples counselling sessions, usually held on a weekly basis to provide consistent therapeutic support. Our therapists work with clients across Plymouth and the surrounding areas, offering a calm, professional space to explore your concerns.
If you are unsure whether therapy is right for you, we provide a free 15‑minute phone consultation with one of our qualified therapists. This gives you the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about our approach, and decide if we are the right fit for your needs.
Fees
Individual Counselling
£60 per 60-minute session
Couples Counselling
£75 per 60-minute session
Please note: We kindly ask for 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours’ notice will be charged in full.
We accept payment by cash, cheque or bank transfer.
Approaches to therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy - Explores how unconscious thoughts and early life experiences shape current emotions and behaviours, offering deep insight for lasting psychological change.
Relational Counselling - focuses on how you connect with others, using your interpersonal relationships as a pathway to understanding and resolving life’s challenges. This approach helps uncover patterns and promotes emotional healing through deeper self-awareness.
Person-Centred Counselling - offers a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can explore difficult emotions at your own pace. This approach fosters self-awareness, personal growth, and helps you reach your full potential.
Humanistic Counselling - empowers you to take ownership of your thoughts and actions, helping you build a deeper, more authentic understanding of yourself. This holistic approach supports personal growth and helps you overcome emotional challenges.
Integrative Counselling - combines multiple therapeutic approaches to create a personalised treatment plan tailored to an individual's unique needs and challenges.
Transactional Analysis - helps you understand how you communicate with others, offering insight into your behaviours and emotions. This structured approach promotes self-awareness and supports healthier relationships and personal development.
Getting in touch with us
Interested in couples counselling or psychotherapy? Schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation today to discover if our Plymouth-based therapists are the right fit for you - there's no pressure to book a session. Contact us by phone or using the form below.
Ready to take the next step? Use our online booking system to schedule your initial counselling appointment.
Want to know more about how we supply couples counselling and psychotherapy in Plymouth? Take a look at our Counsellors page for further information on how our team can work with you.
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