Gillian

Mrs Gillian McArthur

Psychotherapist

An experienced, accredited therapist, working with many issues including eating disorders, obesity, depression, anxiety, bereavement

About Me

As an experienced integrative psychotherapist, I understand the weight of challenges like eating disorders, obesity, depression, anxiety, and bereavement. I offer a compassionate, tailored approach. Together, we can explore your experiences, finding clarity and developing practical ways to cope. Sessions provide a safe space to make sense of difficult feelings. This approach suits clients seeking an accredited professional who truly understands their struggles and helps them build resilience.

Approach

Together, we'll notice the patterns behind eating, mood and control, and gently test different ways of responding so change feels manageable rather than overwhelming. Sessions in Exeter or online, in English, move at a steady, practical pace — short reflections, gentle experiments, and tasks between meetings that tie insights to everyday life. I work collaboratively, naming unhelpful rules, exploring body‑image signals, and building small routines that reduce anxiety and shame. This way of working suits people who want clear, steady support and practical steps toward feeling more in control.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Control Issues

    A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Eating Disorders

    A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications


Interpsyche, Dartford

National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED)

Registrations


British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Counsellor

Service Area


Gillian Mather

In-person & Online

Exeter, Devon

United Kingdom