Make Yourself Counselling
counselling For women in Ilfracombe and North devon-face to face and online counselling across the uk
Counselling for Women in Ilfracombe & North Devon
Face -to- face and online counselling across the UK
Welcome I'm Vikki and I am the founder of Make Yourself Counselling.
I'm Vikki founder of Make Yourself Counselling
Alongside my counselling practice, I bring over 30 years of frontline experience as a family practitioner in safeguarding and I currently work as mental health recovery worker in NHS commissioned charities. This means that my work is grounded in both compassion and a deep understanding of trauma, mental health and the realities many women face.
My path to becoming a counsellor was not just academic- it was deeply personal. After leaving a domestically abusive relationship, I sought counselling myself. Through that process I was able to understand my patterns, reclaim my voice and begin living in a way that felt authentic and self- directed
I know from lived experience that counselling doesn't just help you cope - it can be life changing.
I'm a member of the BACP: Membership number 01008875 and offer clients sessions of humanistic integrative counselling.
Counselling for women - how I can help
I work with women who are asking themselves :
"Why do my relationships feel so difficult?"
You may feel emotionally drained or stuck in repeating relationship dynamics.
"Why can't I say no without guilt?" -
You might struggle with boundaries people pleasing or prioritising your own needs
"Why do I feel like I'm never good enough?"
Low self- esteem, self-criticism or a sense of not belonging may be affecting your daily life
"How is my past still affecting me now?"
You may be living with the impact of childhood experiences, bullying, emotional abuse or trauma
You don't need a clear story or a "specific" problem to begin counselling. We can start wherever you are.
Taking the first step
Reaching out for counselling can feel daunting - especially if you've spent a long
time coping alone or minimising your experiences. There is no right way to begin and no pressure to have the "right words"
If you're curious about working together, you're very welcome to get in touch.
It's never too late to be who you want to be
What issues can I help with?
- Relationship difficulties — both personal and professional
- Bullying and workplace conflicts
- Boundary setting and learning to say no
- Low self-esteem and lack of confidence
- The impact of childhood experiences and upbringing
- Recovering from abusive or unhealthy relationships
- Feeling stuck or unsure how to move forward in life
- Emotional overwhelm, sadness, or anxiety
- Finding your authentic self and reconnecting with who you are
- Personal growth, self-awareness, and self-acceptance
My approach to counselling
I offer humanistic integrative counselling, rooted in feminist and trauma informed principles.
Many women come to counselling carrying the weight of expectations - to be accommodating, resilient, understanding and self- sacrificing. Often these expectations leave little room for their own needs, boundaries or emotional wellbeing.
In our work together , I offer a collaborative non-judgemental space where your experiences are taken seriously and your autonomy is central. I work at your pace, supporting you to make sense of your experiences and move towards change that feel's meaningful and sustainable.
Counselling with me may help you to
- Understand and break unhelpful patterns
- Process past experiences safely and gently
- Develop stronger boundaries and self-trust
- Build confidence and self-esteem
- Feel more grounded and connected to yourself
Testimonials
My location
Face to face counselling in Ilfracombe & North Devon
Online counselling for women across the UK
I offer
- In person counselling in Ilfracombe with access for women in Barnstaple, Braunton, Woolacombe and the wider North Devon area.
- Online counselling allowing you to access support from your own home anywhere in the UK
Whether we meet face to face or online, our work together is centred on your pace, your needs and your autonomy.
Fees & availability
My sessions last 50 minutes, usually taking place on a weekly or sometimes fortnightly basis. I charge £60 per session.
We will regularly review our work together to ensure that you are getting what you want from it.
I offer a free introductory call of 15 minutes to ensure that I am the right fit for you and that we can work together.
I aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours subject to weekends, bank holidays and holidays.
Get in touch
If you’d like to arrange an initial appointment or have any questions about counselling, please get in touch.
You can call me on +4407546071906 or use the secure contact form on this website.
I’ll get back to you as soon as possible — usually within 48 hours.
All contact is confidential and handled securely.