Couples, Marriage and Relationship Counselling in Barnstaple
Couples, Marriage and Relationship Counselling in BarnstapleCouples, Marriage and Relationship Counselling in BarnstapleCouples, Marriage and Relationship Counselling in Barnstaple
Support for couples facing communication breakdown, separation, or uncertainty.
The 3 main types of relationship counselling I can provide:
Relationship Counselling
For couples who want to strengthen their connection, calm conflict, and understand each other more deeply, relationship counselling offers a safe and structured space for you and your partner.
Using Gottman-informed approaches, we explore patterns of:
Communication
Repairing emotional injuries
Rebuilding trust
Appreciation
Closeness and int
For couples who want to strengthen their connection, calm conflict, and understand each other more deeply, relationship counselling offers a safe and structured space for you and your partner.
Using Gottman-informed approaches, we explore patterns of:
Communication
Repairing emotional injuries
Rebuilding trust
Appreciation
Closeness and intimacy.
Whether you’re navigating a difficult chapter, recovering from a rupture, or simply wanting to reconnect and grow together, we take things gently at your pace, creating space for understanding, compassion, and new ways of relating.
When one partner is unsure about staying in the relationship and the other wants to keep trying, discernment counselling offers a calm, structured space to pause and reflect before making big decisions.
Together we explore what’s been happening beneath the surface, understand each partner’s perspective, and look at the patterns that have
When one partner is unsure about staying in the relationship and the other wants to keep trying, discernment counselling offers a calm, structured space to pause and reflect before making big decisions.
Together we explore what’s been happening beneath the surface, understand each partner’s perspective, and look at the patterns that have brought you to this point.
The aim isn’t always to fix the relationship in these sessions but to help you gain clarity about the best next step; whether that’s rebuilding the relationship, or separating respectfully with honesty and confidence.
The end of a relationship can leave you feeling disoriented, depleted, or unsure of who you are without it.
Whether the separation was sudden or long-anticipated, the emotional impact can ripple through your confidence, sense of self, and future plans.
This work offers a calm, supportive space to make sense of what’s happened, process the
The end of a relationship can leave you feeling disoriented, depleted, or unsure of who you are without it.
Whether the separation was sudden or long-anticipated, the emotional impact can ripple through your confidence, sense of self, and future plans.
This work offers a calm, supportive space to make sense of what’s happened, process the loss, and begin rebuilding with clarity and intention.
While counselling can’t take away the pain of a breakup, it can help you understand your experience, regain emotional steadiness, and shape a future that feels meaningful and self-directed.
Penny Lippett / penny for your thoughts counselling
My clients report that they start feeling better after the first session.
I’m a qualified therapist and a registered member of the BACP, with years of experience providing counselling services to individuals and couples navigating some of the most difficult chapters of their lives.
My approach is warm, practical, and grounded. I help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface, recognise the patterns that leave you feeling stuck, and begin to reclaim the steadiness and connection you’ve been longing for.
Whether you are struggling to communicate, facing separation or recovering from a relationship breakdown. Because the right relationship support can bring clarity and calm faster than you think.
I work with people who need a place to slow down, talk things through, make sense of what’s happening, and feel more like themselves again. My style is active, present, and engaged; I don’t sit back and simply nod. I’m here with you. I help you untangle the truth, understand the dynamics underneath, and find clearer, more hopeful ways forward, whether you come as an individual or as a couple seeking support.
How i can help...
Whatever you're facing, we work at your pace, with warmth, clarity, and no judgement.
Here are some of the issues I regularly support people with:
Relationship Support
communication problems
Break-up, separation, or divorce
Attachment patterns and relational wounds
Communication difficulties within couples
Relationship ambivalence - when one partner is leaning in, and the other is leaning out
Intimacy issues or lack of closeness in relationships
Emotional infidelity
Disconnection
And more…
Emotional Wellbeing:
When couples begin therapy, many people notice a gradual easing of the emotional strain they've been carrying. Over time, you may experience:
Fantastic experience. We worked through the issues I brought and I have truly learned some life skills. I was immediately put at ease and given the space and time to express myself. Penny is extremely friendly and professional. I would highly recommend her and would not hesitate to reach out to her
Tom
Penny For Your Thoughts Counselling
1 Bridge Chambers, The Strand, Barnstaple, Devon, England, United Kingdom
Counsellor & psychotherapist Barnstaple, North Devon
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Disclaimer: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE: This site is for information only. I do not give medical advice or diagnose for conditions. If you feel you have a medical condition, it is best to consult your doctor. Always seek the advice of your medical professional before making any changes to your treatment. I am a counsellor, and personal growth mentor and the material on this website represents my understanding and opinions nothing more.
Expectations of therapy: Every person responds in their unique way to counselling, I do my best to align each person to the style of therapy which best suits that person. I cannot guarantee counselling will solve your issues. I help you to help yourself by helping you discover a deeper awareness of yourself and what is troubling you helping you to empower yourself to make the changes to get you to a better way of being.
I promise that I will help you. However, to get results you would need to be fully committed to the change you want. Your results are in your hands. There may be homework, I might ask you to do, reading, listening to audio recordings or some written work, it is up to you to decide to engage with the tasks, you will not be judged if you do not do them, they are to enhance any work we do during counselling
Penny For Your Thoughts Counselling
1 Bridge Chambers, The Strand, Barnstaple, EX31 1HB