My name is Pippa. I'm a compassionate integrative therapist, supporting adults aged 18+. 

I often see these signs in my clients that fuel (even more) anxiety and a loud inner critic: people-pleasing, repeating patterns and a pervasive feeling of being stuck, lost or misunderstood. Perhaps you're struggling with a challenging relationship or the aftermath of leaving a partner. Or you feel a constant sense of anxiety, whether it's about work, friendships, family or a feeling of existential worry,

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There's usually a common thread with all my clients: disconnection. That could be in terms of social isolation, relationships, your emotions... or it could be self abandonment, when you've lost a sense of who you truly are.

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Underneath it all, you feel exhausted and anxious, unsure where you belong or what you really believe in. 

In therapy, we’ll untangle the patterns of people-pleasing and childhood trauma to help you reconnect with your own needs, values and find your voice. You'll learn to develop  self-acceptance and self-compassion, set boundaries and prioritise living in alignment with your beliefs and values. 

I use a framework of inner child and attachment work along with nervous system regulation and polyvagal theory, always tailored to what you bring to our sessions. I show up as a friendly, warm and compassionate therapist, because healing happens through authentic, honest human connection. 

My aim is to help you discover your sense of purpose and belonging and learn to put yourself first... without so much guilt. This is about helping you reconnect with your true self, the one that you were before the world told you who you “should” be.

Find out more about me and the way I work​​​

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How I work

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I work online (via video or phone) as well as in person from my tranquil attic therapy room in the centre of Exeter.​

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I don't have a one-size-fits all approach; I very much advocate that these are your sessions and I'm always led by what you bring to each session. You may have something specific to work through which will be the focus of our sessions; or it may be a more pervasive feeling that something is wrong, but you can't put your finger on it. In our first session, we'll talk about what therapeutic goals you want to set and work towards them.

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Sessions are usually weekly, for one hour, and are open-ended  with a review every 6 weeks or so.

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I now also offer packages of intensive focus-led sessions, for anyone who is time-poor or in need of more timely support for something in your life, such as leaving a narcissistic partner or having to make a significant life decision.

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Please contact me if you'd like to know more about anything I've mentioned.

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