Counselling and Psychotherapy in Yeovil
Looking for a therapist in Yeovil?
I’m Ashley, a BACP registered psychotherapist offering counselling and psychotherapy from my private practice in Yeovil, Somerset.
Perhaps things have become difficult at home, at work, in a relationship, or just in your own head. You might have been managing things on your own for a long time, but have reached a point where that's becoming harder.
You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. I offer a straightforward, non-judgemental space where we can take the time to explore what's going on at a pace that feels manageable.
Therapy can give you some space to slow things down, make sense of what's going on and talk about things you might not feel able to talk about elsewhere. This might be anxiety, stress or low mood, difficulties in your relationships, loneliness, low confidence, work pressures, compulsive behaviours, a big change in your life, or simply a feeling that you're struggling to keep doing things the way you have been.
I work with adults aged 18 and over, including people who have spent a long time managing things on their own or who aren't particularly used to talking about how they're feeling.
I work with people over the longer term too, when that's what feels right. Therapy doesn't have to be about trying to solve everything in a handful of sessions; sometimes having the time and space to properly explore what's going on is important.
Counselling or psychotherapy?
You might have searched for a counsellor in Yeovil, a therapist in Yeovil, or a psychotherapist in Yeovil and wondered what the difference actually is.
The words counselling and psychotherapy are often used interchangeably, and there can be a lot of overlap between the two.
For me, therapy isn't about following a set formula or trying to fit you into a particular box. It's about having a space where we can explore what's happening for you and what you need, and I can work in a way that meets your needs and your experience, because no two people are the same.
You can read more about my approach on my about me page.
A space to talk in Yeovil
My therapy office is in Yeovil, Somerset, and is a private, comfortable space where you can talk without worrying about being judged or having to say things in the “right” way.
Therapy doesn't have to be formal or clinical. You can swear, laugh, cry, vent, get frustrated, change your mind halfway through a sentence, or sit quietly for a bit while you work out what you want to say.
There isn't a right way to do therapy.
What we talk about will depend on you, your circumstances and what has brought you to therapy. That might be anxiety, stress or low mood, difficulties in your relationships, a big change in your life, or simply a feeling that you're struggling to keep doing things the way you have been.
You can find out more about how I work here.
Answering your questions
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My therapy office is in Yeovil, Somerset.
The office is on the ground floor and has free parking, making it straightforward to get to and allowing you to have some privacy when you arrive. There is a toilet available for clients, although this is upstairs.
If accessibility is important to you, please get in touch and we can talk through whether the space will work for you.
I also offer online counselling and psychotherapy, so you don't necessarily need to be local to Yeovil to work with me.
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I know that sending that first message to a therapist can feel like a big deal.
You don't need to write a long explanation of everything that's been happening. Just get in touch and let me know that you're interested in therapy.
We'll arrange a free initial video consultation, which gives us both a chance to see what it might be like to work together.
I'll find out a little about what's brought you to therapy, you can ask me any questions you have, and you can get a feel for me and how I work.
There's no obligation to book anything afterwards.
If it feels like we're a good fit, we can arrange your first session.
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Sessions last 50 minutes.
My current fees are:
Weekly sessions — £60
Fortnightly sessions — £75Sessions can take place in person at my Yeovil practice or online.
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You don't need to be at crisis point to come to therapy.
You don't need a diagnosis.
And you don't need to be able to explain exactly what's wrong.
Maybe you've been feeling anxious or stressed, maybe you're struggling with relationships, work or a change in your life, maybe you've been carrying something around for a long time and are starting to wonder what it would be like to talk about it.
Whatever has brought you here, we can start there.
Thinking about getting in touch?
If you're thinking about getting in touch but aren't sure what to say, you really don't need to overthink it. A couple of sentences is plenty.
If you're looking for a therapist, counsellor or psychotherapist in Yeovil, I'd be happy to hear from you.
You can email me at ashley@ashleygallimore.com or get in touch through my contact page.
There's no need to have the perfect words. Just start with what you can.