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BACP Accredited Counselling in St Austell
We are a BACP accredited counselling and psychotherapy practice offering individual, couple and group sessions in a peaceful setting near St Austell. With over 20 years of professional experience spanning teaching, charity work and NHS services, our practice combines person-centred methodology with specialist trauma training. Our counsellors hold qualifications from Plymouth University and maintain ongoing professional development in areas including domestic abuse, PTSD and childhood trauma. We provide critical incident support for organisations and EMDR therapy for complex trauma cases, operating within strict ethical frameworks. Our services extend to national employee assistance programmes, university student support and private practice.We prioritise client autonomy through collaborative goal-setting and maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous supervision and accreditation. Clients benefit from our expertise in addressing relationship dynamics, mental health conditions and existential challenges, with tailored approaches for youth and adult populations. Our practice integrates transactional analysis principles to enhance understanding of interpersonal patterns. We maintain strict confidentiality while providing appropriate referrals to complementary services when required. Our commitment to professional excellence ensures clients receive evidence-based interventions aligned with current best practices in psychological therapy.
Services
Person-Centred Counselling
Trauma Recovery
EMDR Therapy
Relationship Counselling
Supervision Services
Critical Incident Support
Highlights and features
- BACP accredited with 20+ years of clinical experience
- Specialist trauma training including EMDR and CISD
- Proven track record across NHS, education and corporate sectors
- Integrated approach combining person-centred and transactional analysis methods
- Flexible session formats for individuals and groups
Associations and certifications
- BACP
Services
Person-Centred Counselling
Our core therapeutic approach focuses on creating a non-judgmental space for personal growth and emotional healing. By prioritising client self-discovery within a supportive relationship, this method effectively addresses anxiety, depression and life transitions. Qualified practitioners use active listening and empathetic understanding to help clients achieve lasting positive change.
Trauma Recovery
Specialist trauma interventions address PTSD, childhood abuse and domestic violence impacts through evidence-based frameworks. Our approach combines stabilisation techniques with gradual exposure to traumatic memories. Clients benefit from structured support for symptom management and long-term recovery from adverse experiences from both personal and professional contexts.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing helps individuals reprocess traumatic memories causing ongoing distress. This 90-minute session format produces significant symptom reduction for clients unresponsive to conventional talking therapies. Effective for single-incident trauma and complex PTSD presentations across adult populations.
Relationship Counselling
Tailored interventions improve communication patterns and resolve conflicts within personal relationships. Our integrative approach addresses intimacy issues, infidelity recovery and co-parenting challenges. Clients develop healthier relational dynamics through structured exercises and enhanced emotional awareness across individual and group formats.
Critical Incident Support
On-site trauma response services help organisations manage collective stress following workplace crises. We provide CISD group debriefings and individual trauma counselling to mitigate long-term psychological impacts. Sessions incorporate psychoeducation and practical coping strategies for workforces experiencing acute stress events.
People
Polly Renwick
Counsellor/Psychotherapist
BACP accredited therapist with qualifications from Plymouth University and specialist trauma training. 20+ years experience across NHS, education and corporate sectors, providing evidence-based therapy for complex mental health conditions and trauma.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We primarily use person-centred therapy, transactional analysis and offer EMDR for trauma processing. All interventions integrate within a collaborative, client-focused framework.
Do you offer emergency support services?
Yes, we provide critical incident stress debriefing and trauma counselling for organisations following workplace crises, available within 72 hours of incidents.
Can I claim insurance for therapy?
Many private health insurers cover our BACP accredited services. We recommend checking individual policy details with your provider before starting treatment.
What are your supervision qualifications?
Our supervision services use the Seven-Eyed Model, with postgraduate qualification from Plymouth University. We support students, qualified practitioners and organisational teams.
Do you work with children and teens?
We specialise in youth challenges including family dynamics, bullying and developmental trauma. Parental involvement follows strict child protection protocols.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 60 minutes. EMDR sessions require 90 minutes for comprehensive trauma processing, with flexible scheduling options available.
