Counselling & Sand Tray Therapy in Torquay and Online
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not quite yourself, I can help you slow down and make sense of what you're carrying.
The first step is a free 30-minute conversation, with no obligation to go any further.
A calm, supportive space for adults across Torbay and throughout the UK.
A Space to Understand Yourself
Sometimes life begins to feel harder to carry than it once was. Old patterns repeat themselves. Something from the past refuses to stay quiet. Or you may simply feel as though you've lost your way.
I offer a calm, supportive space to slow down, reflect, and begin to make sense of things - whether that's through talking, or through sand tray work, a creative and visual approach that can help when words are hard to find.
Our work moves at your pace, with room for both depth and lightness. There's no pressure to have the right words - we begin wherever you are.
Wellswood
Therapy That Works Around You
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I work integratively, drawing from a range of approaches and adapting to suit you, your history, and your pace. Nothing here is one-size-fits-all.
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Sessions are tailored to you, integrating approaches that best support your needs
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I work in a trauma-informed and client-led way, so you set the pace
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As a trained sand tray therapist, I offer a creative way to explore feelings when words are hard to find
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My style is warm, unhurried, and non-judgemental, creating a safe place to reflect and explore
Babbacombe
You Don't Have To Figure It Out Before You Begin
Most people who come to therapy aren't in crisis. They're carrying something that's gradually become too heavy - a pattern they can't shift, a loss they haven't processed, or a version of themselves they no longer recognise.
You might be navigating a difficult relationship, a life transition, or something that goes further back. You might simply feel stuck and not quite know why.
Whatever brings you here, you don't need to justify it. A willingness to begin is enough.
How It Works
Reaching out is the hardest part. Here's what happens next...
Get In Touch
Fill in the contact form and I'll aim to reply within 24 hours to arrange a free 30-minute conversation - by phone, Zoom, or face-to-face.
We'll Have a Chat
We use the time to explore what's brought you here, how I work, and whether we feel like a good fit.
We Begin At Your Pace
If we decide to work together, I'll walk you through the practicalities and we'll find a rhythm that suits you - weekly, fortnightly, or occasional sessions.
About Kate
I've always been curious about how we become who we are - how early experiences, relationships, and the things life throws at us shape the way we move through the world.
My own experience of receiving steady, genuine support during a difficult season showed me how much it can matter to have someone alongside you when life feels heavy.
I'm a registered member of the BACP and hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. More than my qualifications, what I hope you take from this is a sense of how I work: with patience, care, and without judgement.
What I Offer
In Person Counselling
If you're looking for face-to-face counselling in Torquay, I offer one-to-one sessions from two practice locations in Torquay - Babbacombe and Wellswood - each providing a quiet, private setting where you can take your time to settle.
Online Counselling
For many people, talking from their own home can make it easier to open up. I offer online counselling for adults across the UK via Zoom, with the same care, confidentiality, and attention you would expect from in-person work.
Sand Tray Therapy
I'm also a trained sand tray practitioner. Using figures and a tray of sand, you create a scene that reflects something of your inner world - a creative and visual way of working that can bring clarity to feelings that are difficult to put into words.
What Clients Say
Based In Babbacombe, Torquay
I see clients face-to-face from my practice in Babbacombe, a quiet, private space with easy parking nearby - with a second location in Wellswood. I work with clients across Torbay, including Paignton, Brixham, and Newton Abbot.
Online sessions are available for clients further afield, or those who simply prefer the flexibility.
Contact Me
Reaching out can feel like a big step. There's no pressure here - fill in the form below and I'll endeavour to respond within 24 hours to arrange a free 30-minute initial conversation, with no obligation to continue.
Sessions are £55 per 60-minutes. I also offer a limited number of reduced-fee spaces for those on lower incomes.
If you'd prefer to reach my another way, feel free to email me at kate@katerentoncounselling.co.uk.
I look forward to the opportunity to support you on your path to well-being.
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SEG L4 Dip Therapeutic Counsellor
The truth will set you free
John 8:32