Female Counselling in Attleborough

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Suzanne Jode
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
As an integrative psychotherapist, I tailor therapy to meet you where you are, drawing on a range of approaches to create a safe, grounded, and supportive space. My focus is on helping you reconnect with yourself, build resilience, and find meaning within life’s challenges. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, low confidence, grief, trauma, or major life transitions such as sudden bereavement, loss through suicide or accident, identity or sexuality changes, parenthood, divorce, or infidelity.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I tailor therapy to meet you where you are, drawing on a range of approaches to create a safe, grounded, and supportive space. My focus is on helping you reconnect with yourself, build resilience, and find meaning within life’s challenges. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, low confidence, grief, trauma, or major life transitions such as sudden bereavement, loss through suicide or accident, identity or sexuality changes, parenthood, divorce, or infidelity.
01953 665731 View 01953 665731
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Cathie McLeod
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. This is often described as the first step but I know for most of you that this is just one of many steps in your journey. This is where you are at a cross road and want to take the path that leads you to hope and equips you with the skills and strengths to cope with not just your present circumstances but also the fuure. I provide a safe non-judgemental space where we work together towards your goals. Whether it is anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, illness, relationship difficulties amongst many areas ...you can find the support you need.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. This is often described as the first step but I know for most of you that this is just one of many steps in your journey. This is where you are at a cross road and want to take the path that leads you to hope and equips you with the skills and strengths to cope with not just your present circumstances but also the fuure. I provide a safe non-judgemental space where we work together towards your goals. Whether it is anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, illness, relationship difficulties amongst many areas ...you can find the support you need.
01953 665170 View 01953 665170
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Lorraine Thompson Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Hello, it's great you are here! I help both adults and children get back on track as soon as possible so that you can start enjoying the life you wish to. Human Givens Therapy is refreshing and very special as it is fast, effective and long lasting. When we meet we will work at a pace that suits you. I understand how life can seem so difficult and everything just feels too much. You will not be asked to talk at length about the past, we will only discuss what we need to so that you have a more positive mind and able to think more clearly, enabling you to make positive life changes. I really do look forward to helping you very soon!
Hello, it's great you are here! I help both adults and children get back on track as soon as possible so that you can start enjoying the life you wish to. Human Givens Therapy is refreshing and very special as it is fast, effective and long lasting. When we meet we will work at a pace that suits you. I understand how life can seem so difficult and everything just feels too much. You will not be asked to talk at length about the past, we will only discuss what we need to so that you have a more positive mind and able to think more clearly, enabling you to make positive life changes. I really do look forward to helping you very soon!
01953 665346 View 01953 665346
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Kate Easter
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello and welcome to my page. I am a fully certified play therapist living in Norfolk and I work with children aged 4-12 both in schools and within my practice: Shine Therapies.
Hello and welcome to my page. I am a fully certified play therapist living in Norfolk and I work with children aged 4-12 both in schools and within my practice: Shine Therapies.
0115 647 8401 View 0115 647 8401
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Su Taylor
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
My name is Su and I have been working with children, adolescents and young people for nearly 20 years, initially as a carer/youth worker and, for the last 8 years, as a counsellor. I have specialist training to work with children and young people and I have a Master’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the University of Cambridge.
My name is Su and I have been working with children, adolescents and young people for nearly 20 years, initially as a carer/youth worker and, for the last 8 years, as a counsellor. I have specialist training to work with children and young people and I have a Master’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the University of Cambridge.
01603 249539 View 01603 249539
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Maureen Pettican
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, thank you for stopping on my page. As you search through these listings, I am sure you are trying to find out what brought you here and what kind of support you need. You have taken the first step :) The next step is to take a deep breath and trust yourself to move towards making that first enquiry. It can feel daunting, but I promise it is not as bad as it may seem. If you are looking for a therapist who will listen, understand and walk with you through a difficult time, you have found me. If you need to feel you can trust, share, cry and talk, I will listen and I will help you find your next steps. I encourage you to call.
Hi, thank you for stopping on my page. As you search through these listings, I am sure you are trying to find out what brought you here and what kind of support you need. You have taken the first step :) The next step is to take a deep breath and trust yourself to move towards making that first enquiry. It can feel daunting, but I promise it is not as bad as it may seem. If you are looking for a therapist who will listen, understand and walk with you through a difficult time, you have found me. If you need to feel you can trust, share, cry and talk, I will listen and I will help you find your next steps. I encourage you to call.
01603 361422 View 01603 361422
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Becky - Eating Disorders ADHD Autism OCD Trauma
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I’m a specialist therapist in Norwich and globally supporting deep thinkers and sensitive souls to heal the complex links between food, trauma, identity, and neurodiversity. Do you feel like you don’t quite fit in? Do you struggle with identity, feel "othered," or question where you belong? Maybe food is your coping tool—through bingeing, restricting, avoiding, over-exercising, or purging—but it never really brings relief. Perhaps you're exploring diagnoses like ADHD, Autism, BPD, OCD, or CPTSD, seeking clarity. You may have tried therapy before and still feel something’s missing.
I’m a specialist therapist in Norwich and globally supporting deep thinkers and sensitive souls to heal the complex links between food, trauma, identity, and neurodiversity. Do you feel like you don’t quite fit in? Do you struggle with identity, feel "othered," or question where you belong? Maybe food is your coping tool—through bingeing, restricting, avoiding, over-exercising, or purging—but it never really brings relief. Perhaps you're exploring diagnoses like ADHD, Autism, BPD, OCD, or CPTSD, seeking clarity. You may have tried therapy before and still feel something’s missing.
01603 361424 View 01603 361424
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Claire Ball
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
I specialise in working with clients with low self-esteem, helping them to recognise their self-worth and identify habits in their thoughts and behaviour that hold them back. I work with parents who don’t feel “good enough” and/or experience post-natal depression, and individuals comparing themselves to an ideal that leaves them feeling inadequate. I am also experienced in working effectively with anxiety disorders such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalised Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Phobias and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I specialise in working with clients with low self-esteem, helping them to recognise their self-worth and identify habits in their thoughts and behaviour that hold them back. I work with parents who don’t feel “good enough” and/or experience post-natal depression, and individuals comparing themselves to an ideal that leaves them feeling inadequate. I am also experienced in working effectively with anxiety disorders such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalised Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Phobias and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
01359 302250 View 01359 302250
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Kim Bucher
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am passionate about mental well-being and am a BACP registered integrative, psychotherapeutic counsellor, providing a confidential, non-judgmental counselling service for clients aged 13+ from my therapy room near Dereham in Norfolk, or online. I have a particular interest in working with clients with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, depression, OCD, autism/ADHD, relationships, abuse and trauma-related issues. I offer a 20 minute, no obligation chat to clients who are thinking about having some counselling.
I am passionate about mental well-being and am a BACP registered integrative, psychotherapeutic counsellor, providing a confidential, non-judgmental counselling service for clients aged 13+ from my therapy room near Dereham in Norfolk, or online. I have a particular interest in working with clients with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, depression, OCD, autism/ADHD, relationships, abuse and trauma-related issues. I offer a 20 minute, no obligation chat to clients who are thinking about having some counselling.
01362 702149 View 01362 702149

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Elena Vontzalidou
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Norwich NR3
I specialise in working with individuals and couples experiencing infertility, miscarriage, baby loss and termination for medical reasons (TMFR). My focus is to support anyone navigating the pain and complexity these bring. Other issues I work with include postnatal depression, experiences in NICU, birth trauma and the experience of foetal or infant diagnosis or suspected diagnosis. I also have a strong interest in women’s health in general and the menopause especially. With professional training, personal experience, and empathy, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your emotions and feel understood.
I specialise in working with individuals and couples experiencing infertility, miscarriage, baby loss and termination for medical reasons (TMFR). My focus is to support anyone navigating the pain and complexity these bring. Other issues I work with include postnatal depression, experiences in NICU, birth trauma and the experience of foetal or infant diagnosis or suspected diagnosis. I also have a strong interest in women’s health in general and the menopause especially. With professional training, personal experience, and empathy, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your emotions and feel understood.
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Teenage Mental Health ltd
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
We help children, adolescents and adults with a range of mental health struggles. Our practice is patient focused so at all times their needs and recovery is at the centre of our work, ensuring positive outcomes for them.
We help children, adolescents and adults with a range of mental health struggles. Our practice is patient focused so at all times their needs and recovery is at the centre of our work, ensuring positive outcomes for them.
01473 939871 View 01473 939871
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Barbara Day
Counsellor, MBACP
Eye IP21
Thank you for considering my profile. My aim is to assist you with whatever dilemma or difficulty you are trying to deal with. I have over 15 years experience in ongoing and short term (1 - 12 sessions) work whereby we tailor the counselling to your particular needs. My fundamental training is to look at how past environment and experience has shaped your emotional thinking and responses. In addition, I know that problems can be current and immediate, needing a practical approach.
Thank you for considering my profile. My aim is to assist you with whatever dilemma or difficulty you are trying to deal with. I have over 15 years experience in ongoing and short term (1 - 12 sessions) work whereby we tailor the counselling to your particular needs. My fundamental training is to look at how past environment and experience has shaped your emotional thinking and responses. In addition, I know that problems can be current and immediate, needing a practical approach.
01379 774777 View 01379 774777
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Thinking Feeling Moving
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Online Only
Lisa trained as a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with CICS in the UK. She is a GSRD (Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity) Therapist. Lisa integrates her expertise as a Yoga Therapist, Educator, and EMDR Trauma Therapist to support individuals, couples, and polycules in achieving greater emotional, mental, physical, and sexual well-being. Pluralistic in her approach using a bio-psycho-social framework, while working somatically to help people feel safe in their bodies, gain a deeper understanding of their sexuality, explore how it fits within their relationships, and access pleasure. Australian, sex-positive & Queer.
Lisa trained as a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with CICS in the UK. She is a GSRD (Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity) Therapist. Lisa integrates her expertise as a Yoga Therapist, Educator, and EMDR Trauma Therapist to support individuals, couples, and polycules in achieving greater emotional, mental, physical, and sexual well-being. Pluralistic in her approach using a bio-psycho-social framework, while working somatically to help people feel safe in their bodies, gain a deeper understanding of their sexuality, explore how it fits within their relationships, and access pleasure. Australian, sex-positive & Queer.
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Naomi Claire Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Norwich NR1
Hi I’m Naomi, a counsellor/psychotherapist offering face to face sessions in Norwich. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, work-related stress, relationship and family issues, OCD, difficulties with anger and men's mental health. Are you looking for a space to feel heard and express yourself with a non-biased person? Maybe you’re looking to understand yourself better, notice patterns in your feelings and actions, reflect on your relationships, or figure out your next steps. Together, we’ll find a way of working that feels right for you. If you are ready to access support please send me an email.
Hi I’m Naomi, a counsellor/psychotherapist offering face to face sessions in Norwich. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, work-related stress, relationship and family issues, OCD, difficulties with anger and men's mental health. Are you looking for a space to feel heard and express yourself with a non-biased person? Maybe you’re looking to understand yourself better, notice patterns in your feelings and actions, reflect on your relationships, or figure out your next steps. Together, we’ll find a way of working that feels right for you. If you are ready to access support please send me an email.
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Ruth Lawson
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Hi, I’m Ruth! I experience many clients saying that they don’t believe that their problems are bad enough - there must be others in need who are suffering more, or that it is indulgent to go for counselling. Maybe people around them have questioned if they really need to get help? If you are finding it hard to manage for whatever reason, remember that you deserve to be heard and that your experiences, memories and feelings are real for you. Maybe someone around you is suggesting that you should seek some help and you aren’t sure. Ultimately it is your choice. When any type of mental health or emotional concern affects daily
Hi, I’m Ruth! I experience many clients saying that they don’t believe that their problems are bad enough - there must be others in need who are suffering more, or that it is indulgent to go for counselling. Maybe people around them have questioned if they really need to get help? If you are finding it hard to manage for whatever reason, remember that you deserve to be heard and that your experiences, memories and feelings are real for you. Maybe someone around you is suggesting that you should seek some help and you aren’t sure. Ultimately it is your choice. When any type of mental health or emotional concern affects daily
07723 502566 View 07723 502566
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Francesca Smith
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
4 Endorsed
Norwich NR3
I am a highly empathic, friendly and professional therapist with over 15 years experience. I offer an accepting & safe space to help clients overcome the barriers that stop them living life the way they want to. I utilise traditional CBT, EMDR & other approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), compassion focused therapy, attachment-informed EMDR and Parts work, to offer a flexible and individualised treatment process. I love what I do and have always wanted to be a therapist, I often fell into this role in my personal life and have dedicated my life to supporting others to live the life they want.
I am a highly empathic, friendly and professional therapist with over 15 years experience. I offer an accepting & safe space to help clients overcome the barriers that stop them living life the way they want to. I utilise traditional CBT, EMDR & other approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), compassion focused therapy, attachment-informed EMDR and Parts work, to offer a flexible and individualised treatment process. I love what I do and have always wanted to be a therapist, I often fell into this role in my personal life and have dedicated my life to supporting others to live the life they want.
01603 578931 View 01603 578931
Dr Melanie Rein
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Serves Area
I am an analytical psychologist, psychotherapist, and supervisor based in Cambridge. While I work with a wide variety of people who have a range of issues and concerns, each person who comes to see me is special and each problem or concern they have is unique to them. Some of the concerns and issues that bring people to contact me are deep trauma and feelings of desperation, while others find themselves faced with an unexpected situation or difficult decision or want to explore and develop a deeper understanding of their life experience.
I am an analytical psychologist, psychotherapist, and supervisor based in Cambridge. While I work with a wide variety of people who have a range of issues and concerns, each person who comes to see me is special and each problem or concern they have is unique to them. Some of the concerns and issues that bring people to contact me are deep trauma and feelings of desperation, while others find themselves faced with an unexpected situation or difficult decision or want to explore and develop a deeper understanding of their life experience.
01223 679962 View 01223 679962
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Suzanne Laura Pearson
Counsellor, MBACP
Swaffham PE37
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
01760 302199 View 01760 302199
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Counselling Centred Around You
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Norwich NR2
If you are considering talking with someone about things that are becoming too difficult to endure by yourself, you may find that a compassionate, empathetic style of listening and counselling is helpful to gently work with even the most private issues. I work with generalised anxiety, depression, relationship issues, panic disorders, bereavement, workplace stress and any other issues you may bring. I have also specialised in counselling survivors of rape and sexual abuse. I can provide short term support or longer term therapy.
If you are considering talking with someone about things that are becoming too difficult to endure by yourself, you may find that a compassionate, empathetic style of listening and counselling is helpful to gently work with even the most private issues. I work with generalised anxiety, depression, relationship issues, panic disorders, bereavement, workplace stress and any other issues you may bring. I have also specialised in counselling survivors of rape and sexual abuse. I can provide short term support or longer term therapy.
01603 516788 View 01603 516788
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I am a qualified person-centred and somatic counsellor and an Accredited Member of the BACP, MBACP (Accred). I worked for Bucks Mind for fourteen years. I now have a private practice based in North Norfolk near Sheringham and provide in-person or online sessions. I work with individuals and couples who may present with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, trauma, emotional and relationship issues. I will help you explore any issues that may emerge in the counselling and help to facilitate change and gain a new perspective. Please contact me to discuss your counselling needs. Individual fees are £45/hr and couples £60/hr.
I am a qualified person-centred and somatic counsellor and an Accredited Member of the BACP, MBACP (Accred). I worked for Bucks Mind for fourteen years. I now have a private practice based in North Norfolk near Sheringham and provide in-person or online sessions. I work with individuals and couples who may present with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, trauma, emotional and relationship issues. I will help you explore any issues that may emerge in the counselling and help to facilitate change and gain a new perspective. Please contact me to discuss your counselling needs. Individual fees are £45/hr and couples £60/hr.
01263 801924 View 01263 801924

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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.