Find Your Balance
Find Your Balance
Registered with the
Counselling Directory
An Accredited Member of United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapists
An Accredited Clinician & Supervisor with IPTuk
EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner
Free Initial Consultations
About me as a Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
I am a UKCP Registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor specialising in Individual and Couples Therapy. I have a private practice in Exmouth Devon. My lovely bright, relaxing Consulting Room overlooks the beautiful Exe Estuary and The Haldon Hills beyond.
I have 24 years experience as a Therapist and 13 yrs as a Clinical Supervisor in the NHS. Currently I have both a Private Practice, I am also Clinical Lead and Director in an NHS Commissioned Primary Care Counselling Service in East Devon. I work with a broad spectrum of clients. Among my areas of expertise are Childhood Trauma, Domestic Violence and Abuse, Low Self Esteem, Anxiety, PTSD and Depression.
The Therapeutic Relationship is unique, it is a time when patients/clients can experience a non judgemental approach, the beginning of developing a rapport within which you can discuss their concerns, distress, thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I feel it is important to inform and encourage my patients/clients to be aware they have the right to say what they think, feel and believe about the issues they are concerned about. This is central, I feel to developing the openness and honesty needed to develop an on-going therapeutic relationship.
Recognition, acknowledgment of the specific nature and complexities of the presenting issues/problems are important and contribute enormously towards acceptance, change and growth for the patient/client.
Therapy, I believe is a wonderful opportunity to explore and understand ourselves in a way that promotes and maintains change. It helps reduce distress and symptoms of Depression, Anxiety and PTSD. In order for this process of change to take place it is vital you the client engages and commits to the therapy, this often takes place over several weeks.
I am committed to providing you with the best value therapy. I maintain my practice to meet current regulation by my professional body UKCP, IPTuk,EMDR UK & Ireland. Please do take a look around the site and if you would like to call me for an Initial Consultation which is free I would be happy to hear from you. I am a United Kingdom Council Psychotherapy Registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor, a registered IPTuk Accredited Practitioner and Supervisor and EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner.I have worked in the NHS for 24 years as a Therapist working in Primary Care. This means I deal with Patients who have common mental health problems such as Depression, Anxiety, Low Self Esteem,Childhood Trauma and Abuse, Adult Trauma and Domestic Violence and Abuse. I offer clients a professional, confidential service offering the most appropriate treatment and intervention. (NICE recommended). I offer a Free Initial Consultation.
Diploma In Humanistic Counselling Diploma In Supervision Mentoring and Coaching
Advanced Certificates In Family and Couple Therapy
Certificate in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Certificate in Couple Therapy Certificate in EMDR
Continuing Professional Development Certificates in ;
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - CBT Trauma
Focussed Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Interpersonal Psychotherapy Therapy - IPT (registered with IPTuk as an Accredited IPT Practitioner & Supervisor)
Eye-movement Desensitisation Reprocessing EMDR Level 2 Practitioner
Couple Therapy for Depression
Certificates in understanding Domestic Violence and Abuse and Risk Assessments
Level 3 Practitioner Grief Therapy And many more certificates besides forming an ongoing CPD Portfolio
Professional Memberships Full Registered Member of United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists
- UKCP Full Registered Accredited
Interpersonal Psychotherapy Practitioner and Supervisor
- IPTuk
I draw from all of the above methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalised approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help them attain the personal growth they’re striving for. Together with each client, I work to develop strengths and achieve life goals. Ultimately my aim is to enable you to create changes that reduce your symptoms and deal with the underlying causes of Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal and Relationship Issues that affect your normal daily functioning. Please do call or email if you would like to have a further discussion regarding treatment.
I think it is very important you feel comfortable with the therapist you choose. The focus for therapy needs to be meaningful to you. I am trained in and qualified to deliver the following therapy approaches;
I promise to be there for you every step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customising a treatment plan.
Hazel Maxwell-Payne
hazelbroom584@gmail.com
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I am now reopening my practice and pleased to welcome you to face to face sessions following Covid-19 Safe Practice. I am still offering Online video conference calls via Zoom should you prefer this option.
If you are finding the Self Isolating requirements difficult it might be helpful to have one or two sessions to look at Strategies to help in this extraordinarily challenging time.