Ferns Therapy

Hello, I’m Charlotte Ferns - a UKCP Integrative Psychotherapist in training, based in Exeter.

If you want to process what has happened to you and live your life with more freedomand authenticity, I am here to support you on that journey. From being able to share yourstory with someone who won’t judge, helping you make sense of your feelings andresponses, and offering suggestions that might assist you in moving forward with moreclarity. I use leading research and years of experience with clients to offer you actionableinsights that can create long-lasting, meaningful change. I will be alongside you, invitingcuriosity and lending my perspective so that you feel less alone.

I offer affordable private therapy from a room in central Exeter, ecotherapy outdoors innature or online (UK-wide). You can find out more about Services Offered.

Contact me for a free, no-obligation 15 minute initial phone call about your needs.

You can find out more About Me, my experience and how I can support you.

I believe in the transformative power of being truly heard and reaching greater understanding, with someone who meets you with kindness and a fresh perspective.

How I work

We’ll work together to understand more fully what’s going on for you. I draw oncontemporary theories to give you practical insights, including: how our nervous systemsare regulated, the relationship between mind and body, early development and how ourwellbeing is interconnected with our identity, relationships, and the world around us.

I will always collaborate with you, sharing theories or approaches that may help to support or gently challenge you, to promote growth. I aim to offer my perspective lightly. I don’t diagnose based on medical/disorder models but have a working understanding of relevant mental health classifications and services and can support you in accessing further mental health support if I see that specialist input could also be beneficial.

My hope is that whatever you wish to bring to therapy, you feel able to explore together openly and without fear of judgement. I will be alongside you, offering a fresh perspective and lending my experience to your situation.

My experience

I have several years of experience of working with clients, both in voluntary charityplacements and in private practice. I have addressed a broad range of concerns, including: anxiety, depression, loss and grief, substance dependency, and trauma or recovery from abuse. Whatever your story, I am interested in your unique situation and personal experience first and foremost.

I have completed voluntary placements at organisations, such as:

Headstrong Counselling - a leading provider of high quality, accessible online therapy at low cost.

The Swan Project - an established charity supporting those struggling with drug and alcohol dependency by addressing the underlying causes with compassion in long-term, low-cost therapy.

SAFE Foundation – supporting those who want to be free from the felt impacts of abuse over 8 – 12 sessions. This experience has been fundamental in helping me work in a trauma-informed way within impactful timeframes.

I am a current student on the reputable MSc Integrative Psychotherapy course at TheMetanoia Institute. I continue to expand my learning with regular professional trainingsessions from a range of reputable providers. I have undertaken CPD in walking ecotherapy.

Therapy has had a profound impact in my own life and I continue my own journey with a personal therapist every week.

Who I work with

I am especially interested in working outdoors in nature, supporting young adults (18+years), people who have experienced sexual trauma or abuse, therapy trainees and those interested in understanding themselves and how they show up in relationships more authentically or are navigating major life transitions.

I am really open and flexible, and understand how hard it can be to find a therapist, so please feel free to contact me for a free 15-minute initial conversation to discuss yourneeds.

Ethics and safeguarding

I am a member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy and subscribe to their ethical guidelines. Safeguarding and ethical practice, including confidentiality, respect and appropriate boundaries are very important aspects to me as a professional you can trust.

I receive regular supervision from an accredited and highly experienced professional,who reviews my work to ensure that I am working in the best interest of clients.