When life no longer fits the shape it used to, it can feel lonely, confusing and exhausting. Elephant in the bloom offers gentle, compassionate counselling and therapeutic support in Exmouth, Devon, where you don't have to explain yourself or hold it all together.
You don't need fixing.
You need space to breathe.
A calm, nature-inspired space for adults navigating change, overwhelm, and life transition.
Who This is For
You might be here because something in your life is shifting-quiety or suddenly- and you're not sure how to make sense of it yet.
Whether you're navigating seperation, loss, burnout, parenthood, or a slow rediscovery of who you are, you're welcome here.
Life transitions and identity changes
anxiety, overwhelm, or burnout
grief and loss
long- term illness
feeling disconnected from yourself
How I Work
I offer counselling that is gentle, relational, and reflective. We move at a pace that feels manageable for you, guided by curiosity rather than pressure.
My role is to walk alongside you- helping you notice what's shifting, what needs care, and what's quietly asking to be heard.
My counselling approach integrates:
Humanistic and person-centred therapy, grounded in warmth and compassion
Creative and reflective tools, using imagery, metaphor, or nature to explore emotion
A seasonal philosophy, recognising that every stage of life has its own rhythm and meaning
Sessions are offered in person in Exmouth, in a calm, unhurried space. If circumstances change and online sessions are needed, we can plan for this together.
About Me
Welcome, I'm Kelly, counsellor and lover of quiet spaces and changing seasons.
I created Elephant in the bloom as a place for people standing in the middle of change - the space between what was and what's next. I offer private, compassionate counselling sessions in Exmouth, Devon, shaped by the belief that healing doesn't need to be rushed to be meaningful.
Outside of therapy, you'll usually find me walking through the woods, getting creative with flowers, or reading with a cup of hot chocolate.
What Matters To Me
I believe:
You deserve to take up space
change doesn't have to be rushed
healing happens in small, real moments
vunerability is a strength
The name Elephant in the Bloom came from that belief- The elephant in the room should be voiced, the heaviest parts of ourselves.
Sessions & Bookings
I offer in-person counselling sessions in Exmouth for adults seeking a steady, compassionate space to explore what's unfolding in their lives.
50- minute session - £60
Sessions are usually weekly, through we can explore a fortnightly rhythm or short-term work around a specific transition
You're welcome to begin with one session to see whether working together feels like a good fit
If my schedule is full, I hold a short waiting list for future openings.
Working Together
Confidentiality, boundaries, and care
Your privacy and wellbeing matter deeply to me. Everything we talk about is treated with care and confidentiality, in line with the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
I work with clear, compassionate boundaries to help create a space that feels safe, steady, and respectful for both of us. I also recieve regular professional supervision and ongoing training to support ethical, reflective practice.
Cancellations, Life is unpredictable, and I understand that plans sometimes need to change.
I ask for 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a session. Sessions cancelled within this window may be charged in full, except in cases of emergency.
If you have any questions about how sessions work, you're always welcome to ask.
Begin Where You Are
You don't have to have everything figured out before you begin- just a willingness to start, gently.
If you're curious about what it might feel like to talk, you're warmly invited to reach out.
