One 2 One Counselling
A Safe Space to Breathe, Heal, and Grow.
Warm, reflective counselling in person and online
supporting your personal journey
Counselling Support
You Don't Have to Carry It Alone
Life can sometimes feel incredibly heavy, leaving us disconnected or unsure of our next step. If you are feeling overwhelmed, you have already taken a brave first step by being here. Together, we will build an open, compassionate relationship built on absolute safety and trust—helping you rediscover your self and move into the future with renewed joy and confidence.
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What's going on for you?
There are many reasons for seeking counselling, here are some of the areas I have experience working with; or you may prefer to call to discuss your needs. "Instead of having one way of working you would find a way that best suited me in order to get the best out of the session" - a client
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Choosing the right counsellor for you
The therapeutic relationship is a key factor in the success of counselling, and it is important to find the right counsellor for you. The relationship is based on trust, respect, care and autonomy. If you choose to work with me, we will take time at our first meeting to understand your expectation of the process and establish how we will work, review progress and reach an ending.
Next Steps
If you feel ready to take the first step towards sharing how you are and creating a better future, please use the contact page to get in touch. I can call you to discuss the next step and you can decide if you would like to meet for a free introductory session to help you decide if I'm the right counsellor for you.
Nurturing the Therapist Behind the Practice - Supervision for Therapists
Holding space for others is beautiful, but it can be profoundly isolating. Your wellbeing as a therapist deserves dedicated care. In supervision with me, there is no need to play the "perfect practitioner". I invite you to bring all of yourself—the complex breakthroughs, the raw uncertainties, and everything in between. Rooted in person-centred values, Jungian insight, and deep clinical experience, our collaboration will honour your experience, protect your capacity, sharpen your skills, and keep you safe.
Learn MoreUltimately only you can decide if this is the right time for you to enter into counselling. It is always your decision to start, continue or stop therapy.
You should feel confident to discuss this with your therapist at any time.
How does online Counselling differ from face-to-face?
There are many benefits to working online and some considerations, I recommend we have a conversation to discuss how it might work and how comfortable you might feel using this medium.
Here are some of the benefits:
• No need to travel as you can be in the comfort of your own home.
• You can work with a Counsellor from anywhere in the country, giving you more choice and anonymity; this can sometimes make it easier to disclose difficult subject matter.
Is it completely confidential?
Yes - what you tell me in our sessions will remain between us only. In your initial session I will explain to you about confidentiality as there are two rare exceptions, but these relate to my responsibilities under Safeguarding legislation and are only in place for your own safety and the safety of others.
Are you Insured and accountable to anyone?
Yes, I am insured as a psychotherapist, I have regular supervision with an experienced counsellor/supervisor. All counsellors should have regular supervision. The supervision ensures I am balancing my own self care in order to best support you. My supervisor will also offer an external perspective on the way I am working to ensure my continued good practice.
I am also a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as a registered member I adhere to the BACP Ethical framework, https://www.bacp.co.uk/media/3103/bacp-ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions-2018.pdf
Do we have a contract?
We do have a working agreement, this is purely to ensure we have a shared understanding of the intention of the sessions and your intended outcome. It also sets out how we will deal with cancellations, confidentiality and safeguarding responsibilities. We talk through all of this at the first session. You are under no obligation to continue counselling and you can choose to stop at any time. We can review and end our work at any session.
How many sessions would I need?
Some counsellors suggest a minimum number of sessions, when contracting. I have no set minimum or maximum number of sessions. As a very general rule of thumb, people tend to have between 6 and 20 sessions, but you may only require one or two sessions. Some people choose to have a regular appointment, say once a fortnght or month as part of their mental health self care plan.
Supervision and Leadership coaching
Nurturing the Therapist Behind the Practice
Holding space for others is beautiful, but it can be profoundly isolating. Your wellbeing as a therapist deserves dedicated care. In supervision with me, there is no need to play the "perfect practitioner". I invite you to bring all of yourself—the complex breakthroughs, the raw uncertainties, and everything in between. Rooted in person-centred values, Jungian insight, and deep clinical experience, our collaboration will honour your experience, protect your capacity, sharpen your skills, and keep you safe.
A Collaborative Sanctuary for Your Clinical Practice
Transpersonal supervision is a reflective, holistic space where we explore the deeper, interconnected dimensions of your client work. we will integrate body awareness and creativity to foster personal and professional growth.This approach emphasizes understanding the whole person—mind, body, emotions, and a greater spiritual awareness.
Leading in Care Shouldn’t Cost Your Well-being
Managing a team in the caring and charity sectors requires an exceptional level of emotional resilience. You are constantly balancing strict regulatory compliance, systemic resource deficits, and your team's collective secondary trauma—all while trying to maintain your own performance. When you spend all your energy protecting everyone else, who holds space for you? This is a confidential space to unpack your operational challenges, manage systemic stress, and prevent professional burnout.
Nurturing the Therapist Behind the Practice
A Collaborative Sanctuary for Your Clinical Practice
Leading in Care Shouldn’t Cost Your Well-being
Meet Charlie
I'm known to most people as Charlie and have been employed as a full-time counsellor, then psychotherapist since 2014; working one-to-one with adults and facilitating therapeutic groups. Prior to this career I spent over ten years working in the field of conflict resolution, behaviour change programmes and parenting support; all of which required a strong, supportive working relationship with clients.
Alongside my work within organisations, I also have a private practice offering counselling support for a range of issues. I offer support both face-to-face in North Devon and online.
My aim is to offer you a warm and welcoming space, in which you can explore your concerns, discover a deeper understanding of yourself, and a renewed sense of self worth. This enables you to move forward with confidence.
Experience and training
MBACP (Accred)I graduated with a Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling in 2015 and have worked as a full-time counsellor ever since.
In 2021 I received Accreditation as a Psychotherapist from the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.My approach is Person centred and Transpersonal, we always start with what you bring and what's most important in you today, then trust what intuitively emerges through our shared connection. This approach puts significant emphasis on the open, compassionate, non-judgemental relationship between therapist and client, building connection in vulnerability.
I also draw on other therapeutic models, such as CBT, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis, working creatively when and where it is appropriate for my client.
With six years experience as a Supervisor for the counselling team within an organisation, I completed a post graduate qualification in Supervision and offer Supervision for private practitioners and health care professionals. Please feel free to email or call me to explore working together and answer any queries you may have.Other specialised training includes:
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical SupervisionFoundation Diploma in Group AnalyticTherapy Facilitation
Dip. In Grief and Bereavement Theory
OU Certificate Introduction to Death, Dying and Grief
OU Certificate in Attachment and Early Childhood
Training in working with families experiencing childhood bereavement – Winston’s Wish
OCN certificate in Counselling Online
I am happy to recommend alternative specialist practitioners or organisations where appropriate.Contact
- Grow Forward Project, Chelfham, Barnstaple EX32 7LA
- Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4RT
- +44-07595 532316 - Charlie Bond
- 1to1charliebond@gmail.com
- Fridays 8:00 am - 6:00pm
