Women's Issues Counselling in Ainsworth
My main area of expertise are in Reproductive Health Counselling. I offer period information sessions (Dads for Daughters, group work, families and individuals), counselling across all areas of pregnancy related issues such as thinking about pregnancy and future fertility, infertility, miscarriage and baby loss, pregnancy anxiety, post-birth counselling, abortion counselling (pre and post), and menopause sessions. I work with women, men, non-binary, trans individuals, singles and couples. I also offer specialised therapy following genetic counselling and support for people taking home-based genetic testing (eg Ancestry/23&Me).
My main area of expertise are in Reproductive Health Counselling. I offer period information sessions (Dads for Daughters, group work, families and individuals), counselling across all areas of pregnancy related issues such as thinking about pregnancy and future fertility, infertility, miscarriage and baby loss, pregnancy anxiety, post-birth counselling, abortion counselling (pre and post), and menopause sessions. I work with women, men, non-binary, trans individuals, singles and couples. I also offer specialised therapy following genetic counselling and support for people taking home-based genetic testing (eg Ancestry/23&Me).
You may look like you are coping on the outside, but inside, feel exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself. Many women I support are navigating menopause, perinatal mental health difficulties, pregnancy and infant loss, grief, or emotional burnout whilst continuing to care for everyone around them. Sleepless nights, “what if” worries, guilt, and self-criticism can feel relentless. Often, clients come to counselling wanting a calm space to breathe, feel understood, and reconnect with themselves again.
You may look like you are coping on the outside, but inside, feel exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself. Many women I support are navigating menopause, perinatal mental health difficulties, pregnancy and infant loss, grief, or emotional burnout whilst continuing to care for everyone around them. Sleepless nights, “what if” worries, guilt, and self-criticism can feel relentless. Often, clients come to counselling wanting a calm space to breathe, feel understood, and reconnect with themselves again.
I understand that seeking therapy can be an uncertain and challenging process and the continuing changes we face in life can lead us to feel overwhelmed. May aim as a counsellor is to support you through the present pandemic and beyond helping you with any Anxiety, Stress and other issues this could bring. Deciding to seek therapy enables you to have a safe space to explore and work on yourself and the issues you bring to the session. I believe this is the first step towards a new you and with the right interventions helping you to become a stronger version of yourself. I offer both face to face and on line sessions.
I understand that seeking therapy can be an uncertain and challenging process and the continuing changes we face in life can lead us to feel overwhelmed. May aim as a counsellor is to support you through the present pandemic and beyond helping you with any Anxiety, Stress and other issues this could bring. Deciding to seek therapy enables you to have a safe space to explore and work on yourself and the issues you bring to the session. I believe this is the first step towards a new you and with the right interventions helping you to become a stronger version of yourself. I offer both face to face and on line sessions.
Hi, I’m Lauren, a qualified therapist providing a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions. My own experience as a client shaped my deep understanding of therapy’s challenges and transformations.
Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, but if you're reading this, you're already one step closer to beginning your counselling journey. I offer a free 15-minute consultation because I encourage you to explore your options and find the best fit—after all, therapy is an investment in yourself, and it should feel right for you.
Hi, I’m Lauren, a qualified therapist providing a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions. My own experience as a client shaped my deep understanding of therapy’s challenges and transformations.
Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, but if you're reading this, you're already one step closer to beginning your counselling journey. I offer a free 15-minute consultation because I encourage you to explore your options and find the best fit—after all, therapy is an investment in yourself, and it should feel right for you.
Have you experienced disruptions in your life recently, or perhaps felt unsure about your direction or even your sense of self? Maybe you’ve questioned your identity, purpose or value for much of your life – current experiences or events may have emphasised this and you’re looking to understand better what may presently feel unsettling or confusing? I work with clients to help them identify their authentic traits and personality, supporting them to capitalise their natural tendencies and optimise their strengths.
Have you experienced disruptions in your life recently, or perhaps felt unsure about your direction or even your sense of self? Maybe you’ve questioned your identity, purpose or value for much of your life – current experiences or events may have emphasised this and you’re looking to understand better what may presently feel unsettling or confusing? I work with clients to help them identify their authentic traits and personality, supporting them to capitalise their natural tendencies and optimise their strengths.
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Do you feel like you are talking past each other, not with each other?
Do small disagreements blow up into big fights, or have you slowly grown distant like roommates rather than partners? Maybe trust has been broken, life changes have knocked you off balance, or you are holding back how you really feel because you are afraid it will only make things worse.
Relationship struggles do not just happen overnight, and they do not have to stay this way.
I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist based in Rochdale, specialising in supporting both couples and individuals.
Do you feel like you are talking past each other, not with each other?
Do small disagreements blow up into big fights, or have you slowly grown distant like roommates rather than partners? Maybe trust has been broken, life changes have knocked you off balance, or you are holding back how you really feel because you are afraid it will only make things worse.
Relationship struggles do not just happen overnight, and they do not have to stay this way.
I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist based in Rochdale, specialising in supporting both couples and individuals.
Welcome, I’m Charlotte. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Whilst I specialise in working with survivors of sexual violence, abuse, trauma and PTSD. I have supported people with a range of difficulties during my career. I could help you to move on from whatever may be troubling you, including both deep rooted issues and day to day difficulties. I aim to create a safe space, free from judgement to explore the important things which have brought you to therapy. We’ll work in collaboration towards your goals, to help you develop tools to help you cope with future challenges and at a pace which feels comfortable for you.
Welcome, I’m Charlotte. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Whilst I specialise in working with survivors of sexual violence, abuse, trauma and PTSD. I have supported people with a range of difficulties during my career. I could help you to move on from whatever may be troubling you, including both deep rooted issues and day to day difficulties. I aim to create a safe space, free from judgement to explore the important things which have brought you to therapy. We’ll work in collaboration towards your goals, to help you develop tools to help you cope with future challenges and at a pace which feels comfortable for you.
Whether you’re dealing with anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, estrangement, family issues, identity, loneliness, menopause, mortality, powerlessness, relationships, or simply want to talk things through, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re feeling, and how you can manage it.
We’re all different and we all need to find our own way. I can help you do that. The world throws a lot at us, and expects a lot of us. And, very often, we expect a lot of ourselves too. For many of us, it can help to talk through what we’re dealing with, to help us understand what’s going on and find a way forward.
Whether you’re dealing with anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, estrangement, family issues, identity, loneliness, menopause, mortality, powerlessness, relationships, or simply want to talk things through, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re feeling, and how you can manage it.
We’re all different and we all need to find our own way. I can help you do that. The world throws a lot at us, and expects a lot of us. And, very often, we expect a lot of ourselves too. For many of us, it can help to talk through what we’re dealing with, to help us understand what’s going on and find a way forward.
There are times in life when we can feel disconnected from ourselves – going through the motions, carrying anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or the impact of past experiences, whilst feeling unsure how to move forward.
We believe healing involves more than talking. Our team of Embodied (Somatic) and Arts Psychotherapists works with the wisdom of the soul, mind and body, helping you explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Through conversation, creativity, movement, imagery and reflection, we support deeper understanding, connection and lasting change.
Sessions available online across major UK cities.
There are times in life when we can feel disconnected from ourselves – going through the motions, carrying anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or the impact of past experiences, whilst feeling unsure how to move forward.
We believe healing involves more than talking. Our team of Embodied (Somatic) and Arts Psychotherapists works with the wisdom of the soul, mind and body, helping you explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Through conversation, creativity, movement, imagery and reflection, we support deeper understanding, connection and lasting change.
Sessions available online across major UK cities.
What I love most about this work is the chance to really connect with people-understanding who you are, what you've been through, and what you long for. Therapy, is a space where we gently explore your inner world together, making room for clarity, calm, and meaningful change. I work with clients who experience a range of psychological challenges including:Depression; anxiety; PTSD; trauma; stress; phobia; relationship issues; interpersonal difficulties; work stress; grief & bereavement; sleep wake issues; addictive behaviours; health anxiety; pain; birth trauma; post-natal depression; problems with self-esteem and confidence.
What I love most about this work is the chance to really connect with people-understanding who you are, what you've been through, and what you long for. Therapy, is a space where we gently explore your inner world together, making room for clarity, calm, and meaningful change. I work with clients who experience a range of psychological challenges including:Depression; anxiety; PTSD; trauma; stress; phobia; relationship issues; interpersonal difficulties; work stress; grief & bereavement; sleep wake issues; addictive behaviours; health anxiety; pain; birth trauma; post-natal depression; problems with self-esteem and confidence.
I’m a trainee counsellor and psychotherapist, supporting adults through a range of life experiences, including anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, and relationship or attachment difficulties. I’ve worked across GP surgeries, university counselling services, and domestic abuse support settings, which has given me the opportunity to meet people from many different walks of life.
At the heart of my work is creating a space where you can feel safe enough to be yourself—whatever that looks like on the day. You don’t need to have the right words or a clear starting point. We can figure things out together, at your pace.
I’m a trainee counsellor and psychotherapist, supporting adults through a range of life experiences, including anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, and relationship or attachment difficulties. I’ve worked across GP surgeries, university counselling services, and domestic abuse support settings, which has given me the opportunity to meet people from many different walks of life.
At the heart of my work is creating a space where you can feel safe enough to be yourself—whatever that looks like on the day. You don’t need to have the right words or a clear starting point. We can figure things out together, at your pace.
If you're always the one holding it together, yet feeling exhausted inside, overwhelmed or constantly questioning yourself, you're in the right place.
Perhaps you're juggling work, family, and everyone else's expectations while quietly running on empty. Maybe your mind never switches off, you overthink everything, or you've become so used to putting yourself last that you don't know what you need.
If you're always the one holding it together, yet feeling exhausted inside, overwhelmed or constantly questioning yourself, you're in the right place.
Perhaps you're juggling work, family, and everyone else's expectations while quietly running on empty. Maybe your mind never switches off, you overthink everything, or you've become so used to putting yourself last that you don't know what you need.
Hi, it’s really good to meet you. I want to start by saying thank you for taking this step—it’s not always easy, and I really appreciate you being here. I’m a person-centred counsellor, which means I believe you’re the expert on your own life. My role is to offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore whatever’s going on for you, at your own pace, in your own way. I work online and by telephone, so we can connect in the way that feels most comfortable and convenient for you. There’s no pressure here—just a chance for us to work together and see what you need.
Hi, it’s really good to meet you. I want to start by saying thank you for taking this step—it’s not always easy, and I really appreciate you being here. I’m a person-centred counsellor, which means I believe you’re the expert on your own life. My role is to offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore whatever’s going on for you, at your own pace, in your own way. I work online and by telephone, so we can connect in the way that feels most comfortable and convenient for you. There’s no pressure here—just a chance for us to work together and see what you need.
I see you, your story, your survival strategies, your values, and the meaning behind the way you have learned to protect yourself. Before I see your symptoms.
Hello, I’m Chris Espinelli, a Qualified Integrative Counsellor, MBACP, and Level 5 CBT Therapist.
I believe therapy begins with seeing the person before seeing the symptoms, the diagnosis, or the struggle. You are not simply “an anxious person”, “a people-pleaser”, “too sensitive”, “too emotional”, or “difficult”. Very often, the ways we think, feel, respond, protect ourselves, avoid conflict, overgiven, shut down or become overwhelmed.
I see you, your story, your survival strategies, your values, and the meaning behind the way you have learned to protect yourself. Before I see your symptoms.
Hello, I’m Chris Espinelli, a Qualified Integrative Counsellor, MBACP, and Level 5 CBT Therapist.
I believe therapy begins with seeing the person before seeing the symptoms, the diagnosis, or the struggle. You are not simply “an anxious person”, “a people-pleaser”, “too sensitive”, “too emotional”, or “difficult”. Very often, the ways we think, feel, respond, protect ourselves, avoid conflict, overgiven, shut down or become overwhelmed.
Hi, I'm Natalie, a fully qualified integrative counsellor. I am a warm, friendly, and down to earth person who is passionate about supporting people.
If you are experiencing relationship struggles, low mood, anxiety or navigating life as a neurodivergent person, diagnosed or not, or simply feeling overwhelmed with life's challenges, you do not have to face this alone. I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to explore the difficulties that you are facing. Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, I will tailor our work to your individual needs, supporting you to gain greater self-awareness, clarity, and wellbeing.
Hi, I'm Natalie, a fully qualified integrative counsellor. I am a warm, friendly, and down to earth person who is passionate about supporting people.
If you are experiencing relationship struggles, low mood, anxiety or navigating life as a neurodivergent person, diagnosed or not, or simply feeling overwhelmed with life's challenges, you do not have to face this alone. I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to explore the difficulties that you are facing. Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, I will tailor our work to your individual needs, supporting you to gain greater self-awareness, clarity, and wellbeing.
Is this what life was supposed to feel like?
Perhaps you’ve hit some milestones - but now you're at a crossroads. Maybe you're questioning your career, struggling with your old friendships, processing a break-up, or just feeling like something is missing? You can’t shake the nagging feeling that life wasn’t supposed to feel like this.
If you're feeling this way, then I can help you.
Together we might work on:
Decision-paralysis.
Reduce feelings of 'stuckness'.
Ease anxiety about time (running out or being wasted).
Let go of comparison.
So that you can feel clear about your future, and confident to start living your life again!
Is this what life was supposed to feel like?
Perhaps you’ve hit some milestones - but now you're at a crossroads. Maybe you're questioning your career, struggling with your old friendships, processing a break-up, or just feeling like something is missing? You can’t shake the nagging feeling that life wasn’t supposed to feel like this.
If you're feeling this way, then I can help you.
Together we might work on:
Decision-paralysis.
Reduce feelings of 'stuckness'.
Ease anxiety about time (running out or being wasted).
Let go of comparison.
So that you can feel clear about your future, and confident to start living your life again!
I am an integrative counsellor; psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and menopause specialist coach. My therapeutic practice is based largely on the relational approach, this means I place great emphasis on the relationship between you and I as it is our relationship which becomes the vehicle for your therapeutic journey. Each person is unique and I will draw on modalities that I feel will most suit you and the issues that you present to me. During our sessions I would like you to have as much autonomy as possible but I shall also give direction should you need it.
I am an integrative counsellor; psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and menopause specialist coach. My therapeutic practice is based largely on the relational approach, this means I place great emphasis on the relationship between you and I as it is our relationship which becomes the vehicle for your therapeutic journey. Each person is unique and I will draw on modalities that I feel will most suit you and the issues that you present to me. During our sessions I would like you to have as much autonomy as possible but I shall also give direction should you need it.
Are you tired of the same patterns playing out? That no matter what you try, you still feel stuck? Combining mind, body and soul, Somatic Psychotherapy helps you navigate the depths of your being, guiding you back to your inherent wisdom and full aliveness. I work with people who feel numb or disconnected to life, unable to move through the patterns and experiences holding them back. Within a contained and creative space, I support you to express what has been suppressed and alchemize pain to your own power source. Finally reclaiming the joy, passion and creativity that has been thwarted. This work is transformational.
Are you tired of the same patterns playing out? That no matter what you try, you still feel stuck? Combining mind, body and soul, Somatic Psychotherapy helps you navigate the depths of your being, guiding you back to your inherent wisdom and full aliveness. I work with people who feel numb or disconnected to life, unable to move through the patterns and experiences holding them back. Within a contained and creative space, I support you to express what has been suppressed and alchemize pain to your own power source. Finally reclaiming the joy, passion and creativity that has been thwarted. This work is transformational.
You may come from a family, culture, or community where expectations, loyalty, and responsibility are deeply valued. Perhaps you have spent years putting others first, meeting expectations, avoiding conflict, or trying to be the person everyone needs you to be. Yet underneath, you may feel exhausted, guilty, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of what you truly want. You might find it difficult to set boundaries, say no without guilt, make decisions for yourself. You may feel caught between different identities, worlds, or versions of yourself, wanting to honour where you come from whilst also creating a life that feels authentic.
You may come from a family, culture, or community where expectations, loyalty, and responsibility are deeply valued. Perhaps you have spent years putting others first, meeting expectations, avoiding conflict, or trying to be the person everyone needs you to be. Yet underneath, you may feel exhausted, guilty, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of what you truly want. You might find it difficult to set boundaries, say no without guilt, make decisions for yourself. You may feel caught between different identities, worlds, or versions of yourself, wanting to honour where you come from whilst also creating a life that feels authentic.
Think of me as someone you can talk to about anything—whether you’re feeling stressed, stuck, overwhelmed, or just need to vent. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling like “technically nothing is wrong in my life, but I’m just not happy. Is this really it?”
You might be feeling anxious about the future, unhappy in your relationship, or waiting for a partner to change and realising it’s not happening. Perhaps you’re considering ending your marriage or making a big life change, but the fear of being alone or starting over feels overwhelming. These struggles can leave you feeling anxious, suffocated, taken for granted.
Think of me as someone you can talk to about anything—whether you’re feeling stressed, stuck, overwhelmed, or just need to vent. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling like “technically nothing is wrong in my life, but I’m just not happy. Is this really it?”
You might be feeling anxious about the future, unhappy in your relationship, or waiting for a partner to change and realising it’s not happening. Perhaps you’re considering ending your marriage or making a big life change, but the fear of being alone or starting over feels overwhelming. These struggles can leave you feeling anxious, suffocated, taken for granted.
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How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.