Hello and welcome to West Country Counselling.
My name is Isabella Lock, and I am a fully qualified, BACP registered, counsellor. I work with adults (18+), either face to face in Taunton and Exmouth, or online across the UK. I offer compassionate and confidential support for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and life transitions.
What is counselling
‘Desire to become everything one is capable of becoming’ (Maslow)
Often people come to counselling because they have lost a sense of self, meaning or purpose, finding they are repeatedly falling into patterns of behaviour, and are looking to find a way to move forward. Counselling can help you understand the feelings that underpin spirals, recognise patterns and explore different ways to understand and reconnect with those around you.
Most of us experience times in our lives when we struggle to cope, or feel we are stuck, counselling is about communication and connection, working together towards change. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed, counselling can look at how past experiences and present stresses are linked, which can lead to a more creative understanding of yourself within these situations.
The Greek have a word ‘eudaimonia’ which means flourishing, the art of living well, this describes a life of connection, meaning and purpose. Counselling can provide a space to reconnect with your sense of self or meaning, finding ways to set boundaries and change patterns of behaviour, giving you the opportunity to live more fully.
What counselling can help with
Addiction
ADHD
Anxiety
Attachment
Bereavement
Complex PTSD
Depression
Disconnection
Ex Boarders
Family Issues
Grief
Life transitions
Loneliness
Loss
Low self-esteem
Menopause
Neurodiversity
Relationships
Retirement
Shame
Stress
Trauma
Work related issues
‘I forgot how to be me.’ (Ren)
‘Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside awakes.’ (Jung)
My location
I have counselling rooms in the centre of both Taunton and Exmouth.
For further information or to book your introductory call please email or use the enquiry form below.
Fees & availability
I offer an initial 20 minute phone consultation free of charge, to briefly discuss what has brought you to counselling, how I work, what you can expect, and for you to choose if you would like to book in for future sessions.
£50 per session
Sessions are 50 minutes either face to face in Taunton or Exmouth, or online across the UK. Sessions usually take place once a week at the same time and place, depending on your needs. They can be arranged on a short or long-term basis.
I also offer a limited number of reduced fee sessions for those on low income, benefits, or state pension.
Payments: I accept payment by bank transfer, cash or cheque.
Cancellation: If you want to cancel your appointment, I do require 24hrs notice, otherwise you will still need to pay for any missed sessions.
Availability: Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm
Get in touch
Please contact me if you would like to book the introductory 20 minute call, where we can discuss what has brought you counselling, how I may be able to help, and if I am the right therapist for you.
You can email or leave a message, and I will get back to you within 24 hours.
If you feel unsafe, from either yourself or someone else – please call: 111, or 999 if you are in crisis
Other helpful contacts:
116 123 Samaritans
0800 58 58 58 Calm
Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
0808 2000 247 Domestic violence helpline