Maxine Spencer
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My practice is grounded in my commitment to create a safe, confidential, secure and non-judgemental environment where my clients can freely explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours at a pace that feels right for them. In our busy world, personal wellbeing is often neglected, impacting relationships and health. Therapy offers support during emotional distress or crisis, providing space to process challenges and restore balance. If you are seeking support, individual or couples therapy, I encourage you to get in touch. I offer a free initial discussion, giving you the opportunity to determine if my approach fits your needs.
I offer support across a broad range of issues, recognising that each person’s circumstances and experiences are unique. My work encompasses helping clients address challenges related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. I also provide support for managing stress, navigating work-related concerns and coping with loss and grief.
Together, we will take time to explore the underlying meaning behind your thoughts, feelings, and actions. By identifying and understanding recurring patterns of behaviour, with the aim of raising awareness and deepening self-understanding, together we will strive to restore a sense of self and rediscover purpose.
Therapy with me can be short or long term. How long we work together, and the goals of your therapy will form part of our contract and agreement on how we work. Short term work is usually a minimum of twelve sessions, longer more in depth work may last for several years or more.
After 4 years of academic training in Transactional Analysis, I am currently a contractual trainee, gaining clinical practice experience under the supervision of an experienced psychotherapist. I have been in clinical practice for 4 years (2 years volunteering and 2 years private practice), I am currently in the final stages of working towards UKCP registration and becoming a Certified Transactional Analyst.
Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in the NHS for 40 years as midwife / nurse and for the last 10 years as a Director of Midwifery. I bring all my professional experience of management and leadership, problem-solving, nurturing, coaching and mentoring to the therapeutic space and our alliance.
I work in Exeter at The Practice Rooms and also from my home therapy room in Torquay.
Please email to arrange an initial introductory conversation.
Online and/or telephone appointments also available.
Online and/or telephone appointments are available.
