Becky Whittaker Counselling and Supervision

19/06/2026

Something I talk about with my clients and I think it is pretty fundamental to many people.

This is a reminder for you or for anyone else you think needs to hear it.

27/05/2026

It is so easy to be a bit of a and push your needs down to accommodate others. Whilst there is nothing wrong with this from time to time, for many it becomes frequent and the norm - this can lead to feelings of and feeling at odds with yourself.

23/05/2026

If you have seeking a therapist that really gets it can be transformational.

As a recently late-diagnosed person with ADHD, I know on a personal level how difficult it can be to enter into therapy, especially with a counsellor that doesn’t understand the nuance of ADHD. I have since found a great therapist for me, but it took a lot of trial and error to get there. For all ...

20/05/2026

If you are a student counsellor and you require personal therapy for your course, please do get in touch with me. I can offer counselling both in person in or online via Zoom.

I specialise is working with students going through training, this is one of my true passions.

12/05/2026

Meeting your needs when you are a person that puts their needs below others is not easy, but also not impossible either.

1 - Identify what you need to be truly happy for yourself.
2 - Break down into your needs in the immediate future, the medium future and long term.
3 - Work on accepting your needs as just as valid as others and find small ways to meet your needs, build up slowly to bigger areas of life.

Taking care of yourself isn't selfish, it is about honouring yourself and modelling to the people closest to you.

02/05/2026

This is a question I am often asked……

As a counsellor, new clients often ask – “Will I have to come every week?” Sometimes they are thinking about finances, time off work or perhaps they are feeling overwhelmed with the thought of starting counselling. If you are considering starting therapy, I hope that this article will be hel....

30/04/2026

If you are a student counsellor looking for supervision please get in touch, this is what I specialise in and is a true passion of mine. Having had a difficult time with a supervisor when I was training back in 2012 I have always made it my mission to ensure I offer supervision that is supportive not combative, especially at a time when students can feel wobbly and vulnerable.

I work face to face in my sunny sunroom in Exeter, Devon or via Zoom (if your college permits) with students all over the UK. I even offer student rates.

My website is linked below, I'd love to hear from you.

www.beckywhittakercounselling.co.uk

28/04/2026

I am sad to hear of the upcoming closure of the Iron Mill College in Exeter, if you are affected by the news or are struggling with something else, I am thinking of you and here to help if I can.

I hope these tips are helpful.

24/04/2026

We all have a different idea of what a 'good day' is, it depends on so many variables including what we are going through in our lives. I am asking if you could consider how to make today the best day you could have. Feel free to comment below or just think about it privately.

You have got this.

21/04/2026

For anyone dealing with fear right now, this is for you.