About me as a Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
I am a UKCP Registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor specializing in Individual and Couples Therapy. I have a private practice in Exmouth Devon. My lovely bright, relaxing Consulting Room overlooks the beautiful Exe Estuary and The Haldon Hills beyond.
I have 28 years experience as a Therapist and 15 yrs as a Clinical Supervisor in the NHS. Currently I have both a Private Practice, I am also Clinical Psychotherapy Lead for the RMA-TRMC . I work with a broad spectrum of clients. Among my areas of expertise are Childhood Trauma, Domestic Violence and Abuse, Low Self Esteem, Anxiety, PTSD and Depression. I also have experience of working with Veterans and their Families.
The Therapeutic Relationship is unique, it is a time when patients/clients can experience a non judgmental approach, the beginning of developing a rapport within which you can discuss their concerns, distress, thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I feel it is important to inform and encourage my patients/clients to be aware they have the right to say what they think, feel and believe about the issues they are concerned about. This is central, I feel to developing the openness and honesty needed to develop an on-going therapeutic relationship.
Recognition, acknowledgment of the specific nature and complexities of the presenting issues/problems are important and contribute enormously towards acceptance, change and growth for the patient/client.
Therapy, I believe is a wonderful opportunity to explore and understand ourselves in a way that promotes and maintains change. It helps reduce distress and symptoms of Depression, Anxiety and PTSD. In order for this process of change to take place it is vital you the client engages and commits to the therapy, this often takes place over several weeks.
Professional Qualifications
- Diploma In Humanistic Counselling
- Diploma In Supervision Mentoring and Coaching
- Advanced Certificates In Family and Couple Therapy
- Certificate in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
- Certificate in Couple Therapy for Depression
- Certificate in EMDR Practitioner and Consultant.
Continuing Professional Development Certificates in ;
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy - CBT
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy Therapy - IPT (registered with IPTuk as an Accredited IPT Practitioner & Supervisor)
- Eye-movement Desensitization Reprocessing EMDR Level 2 Practitioner
- Couple Therapy for Depression
- Certificates in understanding Domestic Violence and Abuse and Risk Assessments Level 3 Practitioner
- Grief Therapy
- And many more certificates besides forming an ongoing CPD Portfolio
Professional Memberships
- Full Registered Member of United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists - UKCP
- Full Registered Accredited Interpersonal Psychotherapy Practitioner and Supervisor - IPTuk
- Full EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant
Hazel Maxwell-Payne Individual Counselling and Couple Therapy for people living Exmouth, Sidmouth, Woodbury, Honiton, Ottery St Mary, Exeter, Topsham, Devon. Free Initial Consultation