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🌿 My Space Counselling – Trainee and Qualified Counsellors (Q&A)

What services do My Space Counselling offer for counselling in Cornwall?

My Space Counselling connects clients with experienced and compassionate counsellors in Cornwall, offering personalised care for a variety of needs. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, personal growth, burnout, or trauma, qualified and trainee counsellors are here to guide you towards emotional wellbeing.

What is “The Team” at My Space Counselling?

“The Team” is a group of like-minded counsellors committed to promoting wellbeing, individuality, and self-worth. They are independent counsellors with practices across Cornwall. This team offers a wide range of expertise in counselling and are passionate about supporting mental health. Each counsellor brings unique skills and experience, offering tailored support for both children, young people, and adults.

How do you manage high demand for counselling?

When I reach full capacity, My Space Counselling offers a referral pathway to connect clients with other qualified or trainee counsellors across Cornwall. I appreciate how hard it is to find support and so I try to ease this by connecting you with a counsellor close to you.

How does the referral process work?

Clients begin with an initial consultation call or email to discuss their needs with myself. With your permission, I will share your information with your chosen counsellor and provide their profile and experience. The counsellor will then contact you to arrange a session and provide further information on their practice and contract. You are under no obligation, client autonomy is priority, you have to feel comfortable.

How can qualified counsellors join My Space Counselling?

If you are a qualified counsellor in Cornwall seeking regular referral pathways, please email for more information. This opportunity is ideal for counsellors who are:

Experienced or seeking more experience in CYP or trauma work
Newly qualified and wanting to expand hours of practice
Self-employed and committed to professional growth
You will need to have your own private practice (I do not employ, I offer a referral process).

How can trainee counsellors join My Space Counselling?

If you are a trainee counsellor in Cornwall seeking a placement, please email for further information. Placements provide practical training experience in a supportive environment, and help trainees develop their professional practice.

What is a trainee counsellor placement and how does it work?

My Space Counselling provides trainee counsellor placements in Truro, enabling us to offer low-cost counselling sessions. Placements are limited and designed to support both the client and the trainee counsellor’s development. If you are interested in reduced-cost counselling, please contact us for further information.

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Nik - Qualified Counsellor in Truro

Profile:
Nik's roots lie deep in Psychology and Neurodiversity. Her passion for helping others was reignited during the pandemic, and she returned to study further in Neuroscience and person-centred counselling full time. She has recently completed studies of the L5 diploma. She has a particular focus on Anxiety, Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ and Self Esteem issues.
Nik is able to work with Adults and is based in Truro.
Training, Qualifications & Experience:
BA Hons Psychology (University of Reading)
PgDip Learning Disability studies (University of Reading)
MSc Applied Neuroscience (Kings College London)
L2 Counselling Skills
L5 Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling (University of Plymouth)
L2 in Suicide Awareness and Self Harm (Cambridge Regional College)

Member Organisations:
British Psychological Society
British Neuroscience Association
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Vanessa & Reggie Qualified Counsellor- Truro

Profile:
Vanessa is a qualified Counsellor working with Adults, Children (7yrs+), Young People, Special Educational Needs, Neurodivergence, LGBTQ+.... inclusion is her passion. Vanessa also holds post qualifying qualification in Eating Disorders.
Reggie is her therapy dog, he is currently in training, but is already doing an amazing job!

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Helen Qualified Counsellor- Falmouth & Helston

Profile:
Helen offer face to face (Falmouth and Helston), and/or Online, and/or Outdoor Counselling. The choice is yours.
Helen has over a decade of specialist counselling experience.
Amongst regular counselling support is Trauma Management, examples include: the impact of rape, sexual and domestic abuse, both recent and distant, and PTSD. More recently how the pandemic continues to impact client’s lives.
A second specialism is neuro-diversity. Helen has many years of experience working with neurodiverse clients in different settings. Her approach is to celebrate neurological differences via an invitation to take off the mask to offer the true self.
Over the past 3 years she has also offered clients the opportunity to work together in woodland settings. This provides a profound opportunity to listen and share the struggles encountered. Her experience and research shows how vital it can be to connect within nature through touch, sight & sound. Releasing what is being held within the beautiful environment of Cornish woodland, calming a wide range of sensory overload. Together you will walk towards a clearer pathway of forward thinking, walking onwards, taking a journey of self-discovery, acceptance, strength, courage & empowerment.
Helen’s additional areas of focus are: anxiety, depression, narcissism, attachment, dissociative identity disorder, bipolar, stress, emotional unstable personality disorder, co-dependency, seasonal affective disorder, bereavement, child loss, empaths
Helen offers high support with curious questioning, always asked with warmth and kindness and, if appropriate, laughter. Playfulness can prove helpful to ease discomfort.
Hour sessions @ £50 per session
Availability is Monday-Thursday (some possible Saturday work may also be available)
Helen is BACP Registered.

Dawne, Qualified Counsellor - Truro

Profile:
Dawne is a qualified Counsellor who tailors her clients' therapy to them, working with aspects of approaches to meet the needs of her clients. Dawne is experienced in supporting clients with a wide range of concerns including, anxiety, depression, identity and self-confidence. She has experience of young adults through to eldery clients and has a particular interest in working with the inner child and with relational dynamics.
Dawne's fee is £50 per session.
Monday - Friday from early until late.
BACP Registered Based in Truro and also online or telephone sessions

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Abi, Qualified Counsellor Probus, Nr Truro

Hello, I’m Abi, a BACP-registered counsellor dedicated to supporting teens, young people, and adults as they navigate life’s challenges. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.

I support clients with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, loss and grief, relational and family difficulties, family estrangement, and challenging life transitions. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by daily life, struggling with self-doubt, or navigating a major change, you don’t have to do it alone.

My approach is integrative, meaning I draw on various therapeutic methods to meet your individual needs, while always grounding our work in a person-centred foundation. Sessions are tailored to your growth and what feels right for you.

Counselling is a confidential, supportive space that’s just for you—a place where you can express yourself freely without fear of judgment. Together, we’ll explore what’s happening in your life, identify patterns, build resilience, and work towards greater self-awareness and emotional well-being. My aim is to empower you to feel more confident in facing life’s challenges and to support you in creating meaningful, positive changes.

Life can be unpredictable and tough to navigate, especially during big transitions or moments of uncertainty. Whether you’re:
• A young person navigating school pressures or friendship challenges,
• A teen experiencing intense emotions or trying to find your identity,
• Or an adult facing personal, family, or career challenges,

I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion, understanding, and tailored support.

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Claire- Qualified Counsellor Newquay and online

I am based in Newquay and offer face to face, online and telephone.
I am a warm and friendly person. I understand how important it is for people to experience warmth, acceptance, love, and above all, a non -judgemental counselling experience.
I understand that people seek counselling for numerous reasons. Perhaps you feel stuck in a place you no longer want to be? Perhaps you do not know what is wrong, but you feel unhappy. Are you suffering with repeating patterns of emotional pain?
I also recognise that sometimes it's not just life's difficulties that bring people to therapy. Some people use counselling to help and support them through general self -development. Self -development is about striving to improve yourself, and it can be about anything. We can generate specific aims and objectives together, or we can centre it around general self -improvement, self-confidence and wellbeing so you can truly live your best life.
I have helped many people with difficulties in the following areas: relationship problems, coping with grief and loss, trauma, eating disorders, abuse, neglect, abandonment issues, anger management, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, self-harm, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, bullying and much more. I also have experience with helping clients to work through their life changes.
I trust that you are the expert of your own life, and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming the things that challenge. I accomplish this through discussion, negotiation and a regular review process.
4 years counselling experience in both agency settings and private practice
1 year working with young people 16+ facing homelessness
1 year as a trainee working with young people at Callywith College
I can also offer Christian / faith based counselling
Fee of £45 per session

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Sarah- Qualified Counsellor Liskeard

I am an integrative counsellor and approach counselling as a fellow human rather than an “expert” on your life. I believe the answers often already exist within you, and my role is to provide a compassionate, safe, and non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Together, we can reflect, gain insight, and move forward at a pace that feels right for you.

I previously worked as a caseworker for a charity, supporting adults, children, and young people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. This gave me extensive experience helping people with a wide range of needs, including those who are neurodiverse.

I am passionate about helping clients connect with their true selves and live more authentically. I recognise that our past and present experiences can shape how we see ourselves and sometimes hold us back. My aim is to support you in finding greater happiness, purpose, and self-acceptance, offering a warm, compassionate space to explore whatever matters most to you.

Kelly: Low Cost Final Year Trainee Counsellor- Truro/online

Kelly is a trainee therapeutic counsellor who has recently completed her Counselling Diploma studies and is now focusing on her placement hours with My Space Counselling. She has a work background in various settings including education, working with women escaping domestic violence and addiction, and most recently within a charity supporting homeless young people. Having studied various theories of therapy, Kelly can offer an integrative approach that is tailored to the client’s needs within a safe and comfortable space. In her free time she enjoys wild swimming and being creative.

Tamzin, Trainee Counsellor - Low Cost Counselling

Tamzin is a final year trainee counsellor who is completing her placement at My Space Counselling.
Tamzin says
‘I like to provide a safe place where people feel comfortable to be able to explore new ways of thinking, that can lead to a greater sense of wellbeing, clarity and self-compassion.
My counselling model is Integrative, and that means that I can draw from different approaches to best suit the client’s needs and preferences. ’
Tamzin has a background in the arts and education and in her own time, Tamzin, makes art, enjoys going to the cinema, and spending time in nature and with animals.