Psychological therapy for burnout, trauma and anxiety
TAUNTON · SOMERSET
Plum Psychology offers high quality, evidence-based therapy to adults with burnout, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, low self-esteem, or who are adjusting to daifficult life experiences.
We offer face-to-face appointments in a beautiful setting at Hestercombe House, as well as online therapy for those who prefer more flexibility.
How we can help
At Plum Psychology, therapy is tailored to the person in front of us.
Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, we think carefully about your history, what is keeping things going, and what is most likely to help you move forwards. We offer NICE-guideline approved therapies, including:
EMDR therapy
We are particularly known for providing EMDR, a therapy designed to overcome trauma, PTSD, distressing memories, anxiety, and patterns that stem from past experiences.
EMDR is available as a weekly therapy option, we also specialise in offering this in an intensive format.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can help with anxiety, panic, overthinking, low mood, self-critical thinking, and patterns of avoidance that keep life feeling smaller or harder than it needs to.
ACT and CFT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy can help you build greater flexibility, self-understanding and self-compassion, especially if you tend to be very hard on yourself.
Who we help
We work with adults facing a wide range of challenges, including:
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burnout and emotional exhaustion
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anxiety, panic and chronic overthinking
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trauma and PTSD
- low confidence or low self-worth
- stress linked to demanding work or caring roles
- compassion fatigue
- relationship difficulties or life transitions
- feeling stuck, flat or unlike yourself
Many of our clients are high-achieving professionals juggling responsibilities and high mental load, or who have spent a long time holding things together for others and have struggled to prioritise their own needs.
Some come because a recent event has knocked them sideways. Others have reached a point where they realise they cannot keep living in constant stress, pressure or 'just getting by'.
You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy with us. Sometimes the reason people reach out is simply that life has started to feel harder than it should.
What therapy can help you gain
Therapy can offer more than symptom relief. It can help you understand yourself more clearly, make sense of what has been happening, and begin to shift patterns that no longer serve you.
Depending on what brings you here, therapy may help you to:
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feel calmer and less overwhelmed
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understand and process difficult experiences
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reduce anxiety, panic or constant overthinking
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feel more confident and less self-critical
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improve boundaries and cope better with pressure
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reconnect with your needs, values and energy
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feel more in control and more like yourself againf
Our aim is to offer therapy that is warm, skilled and practical — support that not only helps you talk about what is wrong, but helps you move towards meaningful change.
Practical information
The setting offers privacy, calm, and a more considered alternative to a rushed or clinical-feeling environment.
Where appointments take place
Face-to-face therapy is offered at:
Plum Psychology
Hestercombe House
Taunton, Somerset
TA2 8LG
Getting
in touch
The first step is to contact us for an initial conversation.
We offer a free 15-minute call to help you explore what support may be right for you.
Getting
here
Our Taunton location is easily accessible by car, has free parking and offers a peaceful setting for in-person therapy. You can also access the gardens for free before or after your session.
What happens next
When you get in touch, your enquiry is reviewed carefully so we can understand what you are looking for and who might be the best fit.
We aim to make the process feel personal, thoughtful and straightforward.
For many clients, a brief initial call is the best next step. It gives you the chance to ask questions, explain what is bringing you to therapy, and get a feel for whether we are the right service for you.
