PROFESSIONAL 1:1 SUPPORT FOR ADULTS
Support for the psychological impact of life, work and modern pressure.
Counselling, psychotherapy and therapeutic coaching for adults navigating mental health difficulties, life pressures, change and the demands of modern life.
In person in Axminster, Exeter &
Greater London
Online across the UK
PROFESSIONAL 1:1 SUPPORT FOR ADULTS
Support for the psychological impact of life, work and modern pressure.
Counselling, psychotherapy and therapeutic coaching for adults navigating mental health difficulties, life pressures, change and the demands of modern life.
In person in Axminster, Exeter &
Greater London
Online across the UK
When you're carrying a lot, something eventually has to give.
You might be:
Running a business or leading a team while managing everything else in your life.
Carrying responsibility for other people with very little space for yourself.
Dealing with stress, anxiety, overwhelm, burnout or low mood.
Finding it increasingly difficult to switch off from work.
Managing change, uncertainty, difficult relationships or competing demands.
Still functioning and getting things done, but noticing it's taking much more out of you.
Questioning whether the way you're managing things is sustainable.
What happens in our lives can affect us psychologically, influencing how we think, feel, cope, respond and function. Sometimes that impact is obvious. Sometimes it builds gradually while we carry on functioning and getting things done.
You don't have to wait until you're in crisis to do something about it.
When you're carrying a lot, something eventually has to give.
What happens in our lives can affect us psychologically — influencing how we think, feel, cope, respond and function. Sometimes that impact is obvious. Sometimes it builds gradually while we carry on functioning and getting things done.
You don't have to wait until you're in crisis to do something about it.
Running a business or leading a team
Carrying responsibility for others
Stress, anxiety, burnout or low mood
Struggling to switch off from work
Managing change, uncertainty or competing demands
Still functioning, but it's taking more out of you
Questioning whether this is sustainable
Wanting practical, confidential support
How I can support you
Different people need different kinds of support.
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Professional therapeutic support when you're struggling with your mental health, emotions, experiences, relationships or changes in your life.
A confidential space to understand what is happening, explore what may be affecting you psychologically, work through difficult experiences and develop ways of moving forward.
Coaching
Structured, psychologically informed support when you want to manage pressure more effectively, work through a challenge, navigate change or decide what needs to happen next.
Practical and forward-focused, with an emphasis on understanding what is happening and turning insight into action.
How I can support you
Different people need different kinds of support.
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Professional therapeutic support when you're struggling with your mental health, emotions, experiences, relationships or changes in your life.
A confidential space to understand what is happening, explore what may be affecting you psychologically, work through difficult experiences and develop ways of moving forward.
Coaching
Structured, psychologically informed support when you want to manage pressure more effectively, work through a challenge, navigate change or decide what needs to happen next.
Practical and forward-focused, with an emphasis on understanding what is happening and turning insight into action.
Meet Kim
Psychotherapist. Therapeutic Coach. People Development Professional.
I'm Kim Rutherford, an accredited psychotherapist, coach and creator of the 8Wise® Method. For more than 20 years, my work has centred around people: how we cope, how we respond to change and pressure, and what happens psychologically when the demands of life begin to take their toll.
My career has included senior management roles in corporate organisations and SMEs, alongside work across education, employability, health and social care, housing and charities, in the UK and internationally. In 2017, I opened my private practice, bringing that experience together with my work in counselling, psychotherapy and coaching.
That means I understand many of the challenges my clients bring from both a psychologically and practically perspectives. I help people understand what is happening, what may be affecting them and what can help them move forward. The 8Wise® Method grew out of this work.
Meet Kim
Psychotherapist. Therapeutic Coach. People Development Professional.
I'm Kim Rutherford, an accredited psychotherapist and therapeutic coach.
For more than 20 years, my work has centred around people: how we develop, how we cope and how we respond to change and pressure.
My career has included senior management roles in corporate organisations and SMEs, alongside work across education, employability, health and social care, housing and charities.
In 2017, I opened my private practice, bringing that experience together with my work in counselling, psychotherapy and coaching. That background means I understand many of the challenges my clients bring from both sides, psychologically and practically.
I'm also the creator of the 8Wise® Method, a psychology-led framework for understanding and managing the different areas of life that can influence our psychological wellbeing.
Practical. Straight-talking. Tailored to you.
I work in a practical, logical and collaborative way, and I'm comfortable being straight-talking when that is useful.
Sessions give us space to understand what is happening, but the work doesn't necessarily stop there.
We'll start by understanding what's happening. Then we can work out what might genuinely help.
Shaped around you
I work integratively rather than expecting everyone to fit one approach.
Clear and transparent
I'll explain what we're doing and why, so the work makes sense to you.
Practical tools and action
Where appropriate, I may suggest tools, reflection or practical work between sessions so that what we discuss can be applied in everyday life.
Inclusive of neurodivergence
Many of my clients are neurodivergent, have a diagnosis, believe they may be neurodivergent or simply find that conventional approaches don't always work well for them.
Practical. Straight-talking. Tailored to you.
I work in a practical, logical and collaborative way, and I'm comfortable being straight-talking when that is useful.
Sessions give us space to understand what is happening, but the work doesn't necessarily stop there.
We'll start by understanding what's happening. Then we can work out what might genuinely help.
Shaped around you
I work integratively rather than expecting everyone to fit one approach.
Clear and transparent
I'll explain what we're doing and why, so the work makes sense to you.
Practical tools and action
Where appropriate, I may suggest tools, reflection or practical work between sessions so that what we discuss can be applied in everyday life.
Inclusive of neurodivergence
Many of my clients are neurodivergent, have a diagnosis, believe they may be neurodivergent or simply find that conventional approaches don't always work well for them.
Ways to work with me
In person or online, with the same high standard of support.
Axminster
Face-to-face counselling, psychotherapy and coaching in Axminster, East Devon.
Online
Online counselling, psychotherapy and coaching for adults across the UK.
At your organisation
Confidential 1:1 support for leaders and senior professionals, arranged through your organisation, online or on-site.
Ways to work with me
In person or online, with the same high standard of support.
Axminster
Face-to-face counselling, psychotherapy and coaching in Axminster, East Devon.
Online
Online counselling, psychotherapy and coaching for adults across the UK.
At your organisation
Confidential 1:1 support for leaders and senior professionals, arranged through your organisation, online or on-site.
Professional support you can trust
I'm an accredited psychotherapist with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and work within professional and ethical standards. My work is confidential, with clear professional boundaries around how we work together.
Professional support you can trust
I'm an accredited psychotherapist with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and work within professional and ethical standards. My work is confidential, with clear professional boundaries around how we work together.
Fees & funding
Clear fees from the outset, with several ways of accessing support.
Counselling & Psychotherapy
£70 per 50-minute session
Appointments are normally weekly or fortnightly.
Self-funded, health insurance (including Bupa), employer-funded and Access to Work clients welcome.
Coaching
£125 per 60-minute session
Coaching can be self-funded or funded by an employer or other appropriate funding arrangement.
A six-session block is also available for £675, paid in advance and used within six months.
Fees & funding
Clear fees from the outset, with several ways of accessing support.
Counselling & Psychotherapy
£70 per 50-minute session
Appointments are normally weekly or fortnightly.
Self-funded, health insurance (including Bupa), employer-funded and Access to Work clients welcome.
Coaching
£125 per 60-minute session
Coaching can be self-funded or funded by an employer or other appropriate funding arrangement.
A six-session block is also available for £675, paid in advance and used within six months.
Not sure which type of support is right for you?
You don't need to work that out on your own. Book a discovery call and tell me a little about what's happening and what you're looking for support with. We can talk about what you need, whether I'm the right person to support you and which way of working may be most appropriate.
Not sure which type of support is right for you?
You don't need to work that out on your own. Book a discovery call and tell me a little about what's happening and what you're looking for support with. We can talk about what you need, whether I'm the right person to support you and which way of working may be most appropriate.
© 2026 Dalton Wise Consultancy Ltd. Registered in England & Wales: 08355495 | 8Wise® is a registered trademark. All rights reserved.
© 2026 Dalton Wise Consultancy Ltd. Registered in England & Wales: 08355495 | 8Wise® is a registered trademark. All rights reserved.