Female Counselling in Ashurst
I strive to offer a warm, empathic, and reassuring space where you can explore your challenges and find a path forward. I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and empowered to create positive change in their lives.
I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions, ensuring confidentiality and a strong therapeutic relationship. Whether you're seeking individual support, family therapy, or help for your child or adolescent, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey towards well-being.
I strive to offer a warm, empathic, and reassuring space where you can explore your challenges and find a path forward. I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and empowered to create positive change in their lives.
I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions, ensuring confidentiality and a strong therapeutic relationship. Whether you're seeking individual support, family therapy, or help for your child or adolescent, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey towards well-being.
Emma O'Sullivan counselling and psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, my name is Emma. I am a counsellor working in Southampton and the New Forest. I offer talking and creative therapy to adults and young people both in person and online. I am a qualified and registered Gestalt therapist, with additional training in humanistic and CBT counselling. I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space to explore with you any issues that may be affecting your current life circumstances. The approach that I use means that I can offer many tools and techniques that complement the traditional talking therapy, and I am able to adapt my way of working dependent on your needs and goals.
Hi, my name is Emma. I am a counsellor working in Southampton and the New Forest. I offer talking and creative therapy to adults and young people both in person and online. I am a qualified and registered Gestalt therapist, with additional training in humanistic and CBT counselling. I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space to explore with you any issues that may be affecting your current life circumstances. The approach that I use means that I can offer many tools and techniques that complement the traditional talking therapy, and I am able to adapt my way of working dependent on your needs and goals.
My approach to helping my clients with therapy and counselling services, is founded on the principle of Integrative Therapy. This means choosing the practices from different therapeutic modalities best suited to a client’s particular needs and wants. By tailoring the therapy to the individual, I hope to deliver the most meaningful outcomes. Integrative Therapy is not limited to a particular methodology and instead allows me to draw on different techniques as they are required. I work with a number of forms of therapy and personalise the approach to meet the types of challenges you may be facing.
My approach to helping my clients with therapy and counselling services, is founded on the principle of Integrative Therapy. This means choosing the practices from different therapeutic modalities best suited to a client’s particular needs and wants. By tailoring the therapy to the individual, I hope to deliver the most meaningful outcomes. Integrative Therapy is not limited to a particular methodology and instead allows me to draw on different techniques as they are required. I work with a number of forms of therapy and personalise the approach to meet the types of challenges you may be facing.
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I work with young people and adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in confidence, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. If you're struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, past experiences, or relationship challenges, you're probably looking for a space where you can feel truly heard and understood. My aim is to offer you clarity, help you build resilience, and support you in gaining whatever it is you need to move forward—whether that’s self-awareness, self-compassion, or the tools to create lasting change.
I work with young people and adults who may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in confidence, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. If you're struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, past experiences, or relationship challenges, you're probably looking for a space where you can feel truly heard and understood. My aim is to offer you clarity, help you build resilience, and support you in gaining whatever it is you need to move forward—whether that’s self-awareness, self-compassion, or the tools to create lasting change.
The Haven Child Psychology Practice
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Portsmouth PO4
I am a highly experienced chartered Clinical Psychologist, specialising in children and adolescent mental health and family/systemic intervention. I have worked across the NHS and independent sector for over 15 years and use evidence-based practice across the lifespan of treatment, supporting clients whose experiences reflect the full range of severity and complexity of mental health.
I am a highly experienced chartered Clinical Psychologist, specialising in children and adolescent mental health and family/systemic intervention. I have worked across the NHS and independent sector for over 15 years and use evidence-based practice across the lifespan of treatment, supporting clients whose experiences reflect the full range of severity and complexity of mental health.
I can support you through various challenges, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, ADHD, family issues, bereavement, stress, PTSD, addiction, and abuse. These struggles can be exhausting and overwhelming, often leading to feelings of dehumanization. You may wonder: Why me? What can I do to help myself? Where can I find support?
I can support you through various challenges, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, ADHD, family issues, bereavement, stress, PTSD, addiction, and abuse. These struggles can be exhausting and overwhelming, often leading to feelings of dehumanization. You may wonder: Why me? What can I do to help myself? Where can I find support?
My clients often feel painfully stuck in some way and that's why they come to me. Problems become overwhelming. For instance, being unhappy in a marriage; having a serious illness and dealing with its effects; feeling low and not understanding why; dealing with divorce; having problems with one's children and not being sure how to manage; wanting to move forward in life but just not managing somehow; work issues - struggles with colleagues, dissatisfaction with a career. Anxiety, depression and confusion usually accompany these challenging life situations.
My clients often feel painfully stuck in some way and that's why they come to me. Problems become overwhelming. For instance, being unhappy in a marriage; having a serious illness and dealing with its effects; feeling low and not understanding why; dealing with divorce; having problems with one's children and not being sure how to manage; wanting to move forward in life but just not managing somehow; work issues - struggles with colleagues, dissatisfaction with a career. Anxiety, depression and confusion usually accompany these challenging life situations.
I support clients to overcome depression and anxiety disorders -GAD, OCD, PTSD, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias or body dysmorphia-. I also attend to problems related to low self-esteem, anger, interpersonal difficulties and complex trauma. I have a strong background in working with people from underrepresented groups, especially the LGBTQI+ community and the neurodiverse community. I am looking to work with clients who are ready to learn more about themselves, make changes in their lives, and support them in their journey.
I support clients to overcome depression and anxiety disorders -GAD, OCD, PTSD, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias or body dysmorphia-. I also attend to problems related to low self-esteem, anger, interpersonal difficulties and complex trauma. I have a strong background in working with people from underrepresented groups, especially the LGBTQI+ community and the neurodiverse community. I am looking to work with clients who are ready to learn more about themselves, make changes in their lives, and support them in their journey.
If you have been struggling with difficult thoughts, memories, behaviours or interpersonal relationships, you have come to the right place. Your goals may be to accept or understand the past, stop self-sabotaging or just understand why you feel the way you do. I offer a warm, compassionate space so that we can explore these challenges and find solutions together.
If you have been struggling with difficult thoughts, memories, behaviours or interpersonal relationships, you have come to the right place. Your goals may be to accept or understand the past, stop self-sabotaging or just understand why you feel the way you do. I offer a warm, compassionate space so that we can explore these challenges and find solutions together.
Need to talk to someone as you feel stuck? I might be able to help you.
Need to talk to someone as you feel stuck? I might be able to help you.
I am a fully qualified Relationship Counsellor and Psychosexual Therapist in private practice, I trained with Relate and a member of the BACP, NCPS and am a Registered Member of COSRT (Regulatory body for sex therapists). At my Private Practice in Hampshire, LinkedUp Counselling (Please see website), I help individual and couple clients with relationship challenges, including communication, affairs and intimacy. I am particularly experienced in Desire and Desire Discrepancies and Erectile Dysfunction
I am a fully qualified Relationship Counsellor and Psychosexual Therapist in private practice, I trained with Relate and a member of the BACP, NCPS and am a Registered Member of COSRT (Regulatory body for sex therapists). At my Private Practice in Hampshire, LinkedUp Counselling (Please see website), I help individual and couple clients with relationship challenges, including communication, affairs and intimacy. I am particularly experienced in Desire and Desire Discrepancies and Erectile Dysfunction
I am a Humanistic Integrative psychotherapist, specialising in psychosexual and couples therapy, with certifications in both areas. I’m also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) for trauma and eating disorders. My work helps individuals and couples navigate relational difficulties and intimacy concerns, offering tools for healing.
I am also an educator and CPD facilitator, passionate about fostering growth in psychotherapy. My approach is warm, accepting, and non-judgmental, supporting clients through healing and growth. I use Gestalt, TA, and Person-Centred Therapy to tailor therapy to each client.
I am a Humanistic Integrative psychotherapist, specialising in psychosexual and couples therapy, with certifications in both areas. I’m also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) for trauma and eating disorders. My work helps individuals and couples navigate relational difficulties and intimacy concerns, offering tools for healing.
I am also an educator and CPD facilitator, passionate about fostering growth in psychotherapy. My approach is warm, accepting, and non-judgmental, supporting clients through healing and growth. I use Gestalt, TA, and Person-Centred Therapy to tailor therapy to each client.
I am a Jersey-based counsellor, working with UK clients online. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can openly discuss your feelings, desires, and concerns.
I am a Jersey-based counsellor, working with UK clients online. I strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can openly discuss your feelings, desires, and concerns.
Are you reaching out for support to manage things like: anxiety, low mood, lack of motivation or relationship issues? Sessions with me, are rooted in compassion and curiosity and an integrated approach allows for flexibility in order for me to tailor sessions to meet your unique needs.
Sometimes words are not enough. Utilising Art Therapy tools , we can work though difficult thoughts and feelings. No experience of art-making is necessary, for things like: journalling, photography, or drawing/doodling to be beneficial.
Are you reaching out for support to manage things like: anxiety, low mood, lack of motivation or relationship issues? Sessions with me, are rooted in compassion and curiosity and an integrated approach allows for flexibility in order for me to tailor sessions to meet your unique needs.
Sometimes words are not enough. Utilising Art Therapy tools , we can work though difficult thoughts and feelings. No experience of art-making is necessary, for things like: journalling, photography, or drawing/doodling to be beneficial.
People begin their counselling journey for many different reasons. You might be feeling anxious, depressed, have low self-esteem or feel uncomfortable in your own skin and be looking to empower yourself and build your self-confidence. You may be noticing traits about yourself which align with neurodivergence and want to explore this in an affirming space. You may be feeling stuck or on the verge of a life change, be needing space to talk through difficult emotions or experiences in your life, or you might find yourself reliving the same patterns and want to change. Whatever the reason, I can be here to go on this journey with you.
People begin their counselling journey for many different reasons. You might be feeling anxious, depressed, have low self-esteem or feel uncomfortable in your own skin and be looking to empower yourself and build your self-confidence. You may be noticing traits about yourself which align with neurodivergence and want to explore this in an affirming space. You may be feeling stuck or on the verge of a life change, be needing space to talk through difficult emotions or experiences in your life, or you might find yourself reliving the same patterns and want to change. Whatever the reason, I can be here to go on this journey with you.
Hello. I am Cheryl Barnes-Tadman BACP Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have been in practice for over twenty five years. I have recently relocated to Netley in Southampton after living in the Isle of Wight for six years. Pre-dating this I managed a successful therapy Centre in Essex. I also worked for many years in a large GP Practice, as well as accepting referrals from Essex Police, the NHS, Occupational Health Departments, Further Education Organisations, EAP Work Resources, and, private referrals from individuals and couples.
Hello. I am Cheryl Barnes-Tadman BACP Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have been in practice for over twenty five years. I have recently relocated to Netley in Southampton after living in the Isle of Wight for six years. Pre-dating this I managed a successful therapy Centre in Essex. I also worked for many years in a large GP Practice, as well as accepting referrals from Essex Police, the NHS, Occupational Health Departments, Further Education Organisations, EAP Work Resources, and, private referrals from individuals and couples.
I work as a high intensity therapist currently for the military and in private practice . I treat a lot of trauma , anxiety ,depression and phobias as well as panic disorder , generalised anxiety disorder , Post Traumatic Stress Disorder , childhood abuse , chronic fatigue syndrome and OCD. I have experience also in working with Psychosis. I work with people in a compassionate focussed way focussed on their goals for treatment . Therapy is always geared to the clients goals and what they want /need to be different , this is reviewed regularly in therapy to ensure we are still working towards the goals that the client identified.
I work as a high intensity therapist currently for the military and in private practice . I treat a lot of trauma , anxiety ,depression and phobias as well as panic disorder , generalised anxiety disorder , Post Traumatic Stress Disorder , childhood abuse , chronic fatigue syndrome and OCD. I have experience also in working with Psychosis. I work with people in a compassionate focussed way focussed on their goals for treatment . Therapy is always geared to the clients goals and what they want /need to be different , this is reviewed regularly in therapy to ensure we are still working towards the goals that the client identified.
I want to tell you about both strands of my work. I am able, with my clinical team, to provide assessment and diagnosis of autism and ADHD, in both children and adults. We provide gold standard assessments along with helpful recommendations that we can support education and workplaces to implement. Therapeutically, I work holistically and in an integrative way with people across all age ranges and presentations, to overcome difficult experiences, limiting self-beliefs, anxiety, low mood and other psychological difficulties that are impacting their ability to live life in a rich and meaningful way. Finding value and purpose is key.
I want to tell you about both strands of my work. I am able, with my clinical team, to provide assessment and diagnosis of autism and ADHD, in both children and adults. We provide gold standard assessments along with helpful recommendations that we can support education and workplaces to implement. Therapeutically, I work holistically and in an integrative way with people across all age ranges and presentations, to overcome difficult experiences, limiting self-beliefs, anxiety, low mood and other psychological difficulties that are impacting their ability to live life in a rich and meaningful way. Finding value and purpose is key.
Holly-Jane Hatcher Optimism Psychotherapy Service
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Havant PO9
I am the founder and lead therapist of Optimism. I offer accredited psychotherapy in person in West Byfleet and online nationwide. My approach is friendly and collaborative and based on the latest evidence of successful therapy approaches. I am an experienced and highly trained mental health professional and accredited CBT & EMDR psychotherapist. I have over 16 years of military healthcare experience delivering care in the UK and whilst deployed on operations in Afghanistan and in maritime environments. I have expert experience in delivering psychotherapy to Veterans, Service Personnel and those working for the Emergency Services.
I am the founder and lead therapist of Optimism. I offer accredited psychotherapy in person in West Byfleet and online nationwide. My approach is friendly and collaborative and based on the latest evidence of successful therapy approaches. I am an experienced and highly trained mental health professional and accredited CBT & EMDR psychotherapist. I have over 16 years of military healthcare experience delivering care in the UK and whilst deployed on operations in Afghanistan and in maritime environments. I have expert experience in delivering psychotherapy to Veterans, Service Personnel and those working for the Emergency Services.
Hi. I'm Bernadette, a qualified and experienced person-centred counsellor in Southampton and the New Forest area. Following over 20 years' experience working within the NHS, I now work for two well known charities supporting those with life limiting illness and bereavement, along with a local charity supporting both victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, whilst also running my own successful private practice. I offer an understanding and empathic safe space and environment to facilitate your personal growth and support you whilst navigating life's challenges without judgement.
Hi. I'm Bernadette, a qualified and experienced person-centred counsellor in Southampton and the New Forest area. Following over 20 years' experience working within the NHS, I now work for two well known charities supporting those with life limiting illness and bereavement, along with a local charity supporting both victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, whilst also running my own successful private practice. I offer an understanding and empathic safe space and environment to facilitate your personal growth and support you whilst navigating life's challenges without judgement.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.