Charlotte Feeny Counselling

Who Am I?

I find my work as a counsellor incredibly rewarding: it feels like the perfect role for me, building a strong working relationship with my clients, which means we can work together to make real, lasting changes in their lives.

Being trusted with people’s inner thoughts, or things that they have kept hidden is a real privilege, and I help people to feel safe so they can open up about things that they might have felt unable to share before, to be able to talk about things that previously seemed out of bounds.

“Thank you so much for your time and support over these past few months, and for getting me to a position in which such honesty and acceptance was possible”

I have a very broad range of experience, both from my work and my personal life, and enjoy a wide variety in my work. If I had to define a speciality, I would say relationships as I think they are so fundamental to so many parts of our lives. This could include difficulties with partners, family, friends and, of course, ourselves, covering issues such as anxiety, depression, addiction, bereavement, self-esteem, body issues and many more. I work with individuals and couples.

We all have a unique experience of living and I feel it is very important to recognise this, working with you not simply the issue that might have brought you to counselling but you as a complete person. I’m not here to give you advice, to tell you how to live your life, what to do next but to work alongside you to move to a more peaceful and happier place. I provide a confidential, relaxing and supportive environment to enable you to feel free to examine your feelings and worries without the sense that you are being judged, or you might be criticised or rejected.

I work as an Integrative Counsellor, with the main approach being Person-Centred, with using other approaches as appropriate for each client: these might include Transactional Analysis, Psychodynamic Therapy, Emotionally Focussed Therapy, Gestalt or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

I am told I am down-to-earth, empathic, with a good sense of humour and not afraid to challenge when I think this is appropriate. I believe the most important aspect of my work is the relationship between me and my client and work hard to allow you to feel heard and really understood; I want my clients to feel that I really “get” them.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and work according to its Ethical Framework. I am fully insured.

The amount of time spent working together with vary according to the needs of each individual person: some people benefit from long-term counselling whilst others find a few sessions is sufficient for them. I like to review our work every 6 – 8 weeks and have ongoing conversations with my clients about whether they feel they are benefitting from the work we are doing together and are happy to continue.

I feel it is up to the individual to decide how often they want to come to counselling. I find it useful to have a few sessions weekly to start so that we can get to know each other and start building a relationship. After that the client can choose how often they feel it would be beneficial for them to attend: for some, other commitments mean they do not time to process the contents of a session within a week, whilst others might feel more comfortable working at a faster or slower pace. This is something we can discuss, agree upon and, of course, review over time.

I work from my own therapy rooms in the centre of Exeter and from my home in Colyton. I also offer sessions online and by telephone.

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
BSc (Hons) Psychology (First), Open University
Certificate in Couples Counselling
Certificate in Working with Dissociative Disorders
Certificate in Bereavement Support

I offer an initial free 15 minute session online or by telephone.
A session costs £65 for individuals, £75 for couples. Sessions last 50 minutes.


Payments to be made by cash or direct bank transfer before the appointment.
Concessions for counselling students