Women's Issues Counselling in Ashbourne

Caroline Fearns
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
My name is Caroline, I am a Person Centred Psychotherapist and founder of Heart Centred Therapy for Women. I guide women back into connection with the heart of who they are so that they can form compassionate relationships with themselves, overcome challenges, and create lives that light them up. With 10 years experience supporting clients, I specialise in holding space for women who are: navigating periods of change, struggling with self esteem & confidence, finding purpose, grief, loss & anxiety. I am a trained birth and abortion doula & am passionate about supporting women with issues relating to pregnancy & all its outcomes.
My name is Caroline, I am a Person Centred Psychotherapist and founder of Heart Centred Therapy for Women. I guide women back into connection with the heart of who they are so that they can form compassionate relationships with themselves, overcome challenges, and create lives that light them up. With 10 years experience supporting clients, I specialise in holding space for women who are: navigating periods of change, struggling with self esteem & confidence, finding purpose, grief, loss & anxiety. I am a trained birth and abortion doula & am passionate about supporting women with issues relating to pregnancy & all its outcomes.
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Helen Ruse Msc Mbacp
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
I am able to offer therapy in both a safe and confidential space. Perhaps life is difficult for you at the moment and you need support to help you get back on track; maybe an issue you are struggling with keeps presenting itself and you need expert help on understanding how to deal with things or perhaps you want to free yourself of something you know that holds you back from the life you are longing for. Stress, family issues, work relationships, no motivation, ADHD, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, trauma, or you just need someone to hear your story? Talking therapy can help you find healing and hope again.
I am able to offer therapy in both a safe and confidential space. Perhaps life is difficult for you at the moment and you need support to help you get back on track; maybe an issue you are struggling with keeps presenting itself and you need expert help on understanding how to deal with things or perhaps you want to free yourself of something you know that holds you back from the life you are longing for. Stress, family issues, work relationships, no motivation, ADHD, depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, trauma, or you just need someone to hear your story? Talking therapy can help you find healing and hope again.
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Linda Mafuta
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My name is Linda Mafuta and I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I have experience of working in the mental health services for over 17 years and I have been working for the NHS over the last 10 years as a Counsellor. I work with Individual adults as well as Couples. Sometimes we may feel alone, overwhelmed or just struggle to discuss what is going in our lives with our family, friends or loved ones. Whether you come to therapy as an individual or a couple.
My name is Linda Mafuta and I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I have experience of working in the mental health services for over 17 years and I have been working for the NHS over the last 10 years as a Counsellor. I work with Individual adults as well as Couples. Sometimes we may feel alone, overwhelmed or just struggle to discuss what is going in our lives with our family, friends or loved ones. Whether you come to therapy as an individual or a couple.
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Tide and Peak Therapy
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Sometimes life is hard. Not because anything's gone "wrong," but because being human is complicated. Maybe you're dealing with anxiety, a difficult relationship, low mood, or just a sense that something isn't quite right. Whatever's brought you here, I'm glad you're exploring what support might look like. The first step is often the hardest, so I offer a free 15-minute phone call where we can have an informal chat and see if we might work well together. No pressure, no expectations - just a conversation to see if therapy feels right for you.
Sometimes life is hard. Not because anything's gone "wrong," but because being human is complicated. Maybe you're dealing with anxiety, a difficult relationship, low mood, or just a sense that something isn't quite right. Whatever's brought you here, I'm glad you're exploring what support might look like. The first step is often the hardest, so I offer a free 15-minute phone call where we can have an informal chat and see if we might work well together. No pressure, no expectations - just a conversation to see if therapy feels right for you.
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Peakland Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Hi, my name is Jeanette. Are you finding life challenging, difficult or stressful? Are you struggling with anxiety, feeling worried, depressed or emotionally overwhelmed? You are not alone. Therapy can help. It can be hard to know where to turn for help, however I am here to offer you the support you need to overcome any mental health difficulties you may be facing. Whether you're feeling anxious, low or overwhelmed, CBT can help you gain control over unhelpful patterns of thoughts & behaviours. CBT can help you break free from those vicious cycles that are keeping you stuck & hindering your personal growth, & emotional wellbeing.
Hi, my name is Jeanette. Are you finding life challenging, difficult or stressful? Are you struggling with anxiety, feeling worried, depressed or emotionally overwhelmed? You are not alone. Therapy can help. It can be hard to know where to turn for help, however I am here to offer you the support you need to overcome any mental health difficulties you may be facing. Whether you're feeling anxious, low or overwhelmed, CBT can help you gain control over unhelpful patterns of thoughts & behaviours. CBT can help you break free from those vicious cycles that are keeping you stuck & hindering your personal growth, & emotional wellbeing.
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Jane Winson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
Have you been thinking about change for a long time? Perhaps you feel stuck in worry, low mood, or repeating relationship patterns that impact daily life. I offer a calm, non-judgemental space to make sense of what’s happening and support meaningful change. As a Systemic Psychotherapist, I tailor therapy to you, working with individuals and couples. I offer EMDR therapy as an intensive intervention which can work well if you are ready for change as an individual or couples however weekly sessions is not achieveable. Whether short or longer term, we work at your pace to help you move forward with greater clarity and compassion.
Have you been thinking about change for a long time? Perhaps you feel stuck in worry, low mood, or repeating relationship patterns that impact daily life. I offer a calm, non-judgemental space to make sense of what’s happening and support meaningful change. As a Systemic Psychotherapist, I tailor therapy to you, working with individuals and couples. I offer EMDR therapy as an intensive intervention which can work well if you are ready for change as an individual or couples however weekly sessions is not achieveable. Whether short or longer term, we work at your pace to help you move forward with greater clarity and compassion.
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Sarah Osborn
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
With over 10 years’ experience in NHS psychology services, private organisations and charities, I support individuals with a wide range of emotional, relational and wellbeing concerns. My aim is to help you understand how your difficulties developed and to support you in creating meaningful, lasting change. I am passionate about helping people reconnect with their authentic self and supporting them through life’s challenges with compassion, clarity and care. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and together we can work towards greater resilience, healing and self empowerment.
With over 10 years’ experience in NHS psychology services, private organisations and charities, I support individuals with a wide range of emotional, relational and wellbeing concerns. My aim is to help you understand how your difficulties developed and to support you in creating meaningful, lasting change. I am passionate about helping people reconnect with their authentic self and supporting them through life’s challenges with compassion, clarity and care. I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and together we can work towards greater resilience, healing and self empowerment.
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Bobby Bradstock
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
How do you prioritise self care when it doesn’t even make it onto the list most days? How do you retain your relationships and emotional connections with the people you love, when you can’t bring yourself to answer the phone for millionth time that day? I’m not a business coach. I’m a Psychotherapist in business, who has done the 4 years of weekly therapy, returns to therapy when I need to screw my head back on, in a world that continues to be organised chaos. People like us don’t go to therapy because we just don’t have the time. So flexibility, patience and straight talking therapists, like me, are necessary, for people like us.
How do you prioritise self care when it doesn’t even make it onto the list most days? How do you retain your relationships and emotional connections with the people you love, when you can’t bring yourself to answer the phone for millionth time that day? I’m not a business coach. I’m a Psychotherapist in business, who has done the 4 years of weekly therapy, returns to therapy when I need to screw my head back on, in a world that continues to be organised chaos. People like us don’t go to therapy because we just don’t have the time. So flexibility, patience and straight talking therapists, like me, are necessary, for people like us.
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Helen Joy Green
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello and welcome, We all deserve a helping hand. Someone to lead us through the dark times. I believe I can offer this, by sharing my 16 years of practice. This has provided me with a vast experience/knowledge of working with adults, couples and young people. My passion is in the belief that we have the ability to grow and reach our potential. I work with compassion, genuineness and have a real passion for the effectiveness of the counselling process. I am a highly a sensitive person which helps me to empathise with others deeply. I value indifference and work in a non judgemental way.
Hello and welcome, We all deserve a helping hand. Someone to lead us through the dark times. I believe I can offer this, by sharing my 16 years of practice. This has provided me with a vast experience/knowledge of working with adults, couples and young people. My passion is in the belief that we have the ability to grow and reach our potential. I work with compassion, genuineness and have a real passion for the effectiveness of the counselling process. I am a highly a sensitive person which helps me to empathise with others deeply. I value indifference and work in a non judgemental way.
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Kirsty Turner
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
At times, we can feel overwhelmed by the events and demands facing us. Life can feel daunting, and we can lose trust in ourselves to find a way forward. We can neglect ourselves and ignore areas of our lives that are painful. We may notice beliefs and habits we are stuck with that are holding us back from living life fully. Psychotherapy can help unravel the patterns we are caught in. Learning to pay attention to ourselves in a supportive space can help us to shift our perspective and find new directions. We can develop a compassionate relationship with ourselves that will help generate new energy to overcome our obstacles.
At times, we can feel overwhelmed by the events and demands facing us. Life can feel daunting, and we can lose trust in ourselves to find a way forward. We can neglect ourselves and ignore areas of our lives that are painful. We may notice beliefs and habits we are stuck with that are holding us back from living life fully. Psychotherapy can help unravel the patterns we are caught in. Learning to pay attention to ourselves in a supportive space can help us to shift our perspective and find new directions. We can develop a compassionate relationship with ourselves that will help generate new energy to overcome our obstacles.
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Paula Charnley
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi I’m Paula I qualified with a Masters in Counselling Psychotherapy in 2017. Since then, I’ve also trained in Couples Counselling. My basis of therapy is Person Centred, which means that I take cues from you to guide the process, so that there is no hurry to talk about things until you feel ready. My all-round approach is integrative as I incorporate connection with your mind, body and spirit into our Talking Therapy sessions. Perhaps your first query is; “Do I need Counselling?”. It’s a very common thought. Whether you are feeling confused, unsure, stuck, overflowing with emotions or numb, you are now in the right place.
Hi I’m Paula I qualified with a Masters in Counselling Psychotherapy in 2017. Since then, I’ve also trained in Couples Counselling. My basis of therapy is Person Centred, which means that I take cues from you to guide the process, so that there is no hurry to talk about things until you feel ready. My all-round approach is integrative as I incorporate connection with your mind, body and spirit into our Talking Therapy sessions. Perhaps your first query is; “Do I need Counselling?”. It’s a very common thought. Whether you are feeling confused, unsure, stuck, overflowing with emotions or numb, you are now in the right place.
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Marta Perestrello
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an experienced and highly qualified art psychotherapist. I offer in person and online psychotherapy, clinical supervision, parent and professional consultation. I work with young people and adults in person from Derby or online from where ever you live, work or travel to. Contact me to arrange a free Introductory Meeting to talk through your needs and agree on the best plan forward before committing to any work.
I am an experienced and highly qualified art psychotherapist. I offer in person and online psychotherapy, clinical supervision, parent and professional consultation. I work with young people and adults in person from Derby or online from where ever you live, work or travel to. Contact me to arrange a free Introductory Meeting to talk through your needs and agree on the best plan forward before committing to any work.
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Therese Dunne
Counsellor, MSc
Online Only
For some of us, it can take years to reach out for help and I understand that. When a client contacts me, I know its a big step. Regardless of your past, your family and your story, I believe that you have the ability to heal and thrive in your life. I am trained and experienced to sit with you to help you find YOUR answers. Together we go on a journey of discovery to see how you have got to where you are today but most importantly how you can find your power and strength to overcome your challenges. You deserve to be healthy, happy and at peace. You do not need to be in serious crisis to go for therapy.
For some of us, it can take years to reach out for help and I understand that. When a client contacts me, I know its a big step. Regardless of your past, your family and your story, I believe that you have the ability to heal and thrive in your life. I am trained and experienced to sit with you to help you find YOUR answers. Together we go on a journey of discovery to see how you have got to where you are today but most importantly how you can find your power and strength to overcome your challenges. You deserve to be healthy, happy and at peace. You do not need to be in serious crisis to go for therapy.
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Jordan Mcphail
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You’ve always been the capable one. High functioning, self aware, often the one others turn to for advice. But lately everything feels heavy. You’re burnt out, emotionally overloaded, and wondering who you are underneath all the coping. I work with women who look like they’re managing on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck on the inside. This often shows up in motherhood, after difficult experiences like birth trauma, or during big life transitions. You might be tired of overthinking, holding everything together, and feeling like you’ve lost a sense of yourself.
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Sally Eccleston
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
High Peak SK23
Welcome! My name is Dr. Sally Eccleston and I’m a registered psychologist specialising in a somatic approach to therapy, who works with adults, children, families and schools. I am also trained in Internal Family Systems therapy and I have been teaching yoga for ten years. I can help you or your child if you are experiencing anxiety and stress, or fear, anger, shutdown or PTSD as a result of trauma. If you are looking for sessions which combine body orientated therapeutic support with positive psychology and solution focused work, please do reach out for a chat.
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The Modern Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
Modern day therapy can be used as an activity of health for our busy minds. Just as we use the gym for physical health, regular therapy can keep our minds healthy and prepared for the challenges we face day to day.
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Charlee Browning
Psychotherapist, MA
1 Endorsed
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Dr Sanaa Hyder
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Online Only
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Kezia Mathieson - CBT and EMDR Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Derby DE65
I’m Kezia, a BABCP-accredited CBT & EMDR therapist and RMN with over 15 years’ experience supporting people experiencing depression, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, low self-esteem, eating concerns, and life stress. I have a special interest in perinatal, attachment and medical trauma, particularly around fertility (including PCOS/PMOS & Endometriosis), pregnancy, post partum and early parenthood, and have supported people in high stress roles such as the military, first responders, and prison professionals. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, I’m here to work alongside you - one step at a time.
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Caro Lee
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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Women's Issues Counsellors
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.