Female Counsellors in Beaminster

Jennifer Legg
Counsellor, BACP
2 Endorsed
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your child. I work with adults and children aged 6 and over, providing a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgement. People come to therapy for many different reasons. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in mood, struggling with relationships, navigating loss, or simply feeling that life isn’t quite how you want it to be. Whatever brings you here, we’ll work together to understand your experiences.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your child. I work with adults and children aged 6 and over, providing a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgement. People come to therapy for many different reasons. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in mood, struggling with relationships, navigating loss, or simply feeling that life isn’t quite how you want it to be. Whatever brings you here, we’ll work together to understand your experiences.
01460 207126 View 01460 207126
Shayne Robin Spitzer Confino
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
In the 30 years working in my central London practice I have worked with people struggling with High Functioning anxiety, Masked depression and Senior leadership fatigue. ADHD and Complex grief. I have previously trained as a professional dancer and worked in the performing arts and have developed particularly successful therapeutic relationships with people working in the creative sphere. I myself have ADHD, therefor it is interesting and familiar to me.
In the 30 years working in my central London practice I have worked with people struggling with High Functioning anxiety, Masked depression and Senior leadership fatigue. ADHD and Complex grief. I have previously trained as a professional dancer and worked in the performing arts and have developed particularly successful therapeutic relationships with people working in the creative sphere. I myself have ADHD, therefor it is interesting and familiar to me.
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Turning Tide
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Our names are Abbie and El. We offer online CBT therapy, allowing you to access support from a place that feels comfortable and convenient to you. Working remotely means therapy can fit around your life wherever you are based.  Our work is flexible and inclusive. We welcome neurodivergent experiences (such as ADHD and ASD) and adapt our approach to suit how you think, process and communicate. Therapy with us is not about forcing you into a model- it's about finding what genuinely works for you. We take a collaborative, respectful and grounded approach to therapy. This means working alongside you rather than telling you what to do.
Our names are Abbie and El. We offer online CBT therapy, allowing you to access support from a place that feels comfortable and convenient to you. Working remotely means therapy can fit around your life wherever you are based.  Our work is flexible and inclusive. We welcome neurodivergent experiences (such as ADHD and ASD) and adapt our approach to suit how you think, process and communicate. Therapy with us is not about forcing you into a model- it's about finding what genuinely works for you. We take a collaborative, respectful and grounded approach to therapy. This means working alongside you rather than telling you what to do.
01308 801231 View 01308 801231
Jessica Davies
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
I work particularly with anxiety, depression, trauma and loss; loss of belonging and cultural identity as well as loss through bereavement including childhood bereavement. Influenced by the work of Carl Jung and by the writings of Annie Dillard, John O'Donohue and Richard Rohr among others, I make room for the soulful and the creative in my work. A qualified psychotherapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor, I am a member of UK Counsellors and Psychotherapists (UKCP) and registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I have Diplomas in Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Counselling.
I work particularly with anxiety, depression, trauma and loss; loss of belonging and cultural identity as well as loss through bereavement including childhood bereavement. Influenced by the work of Carl Jung and by the writings of Annie Dillard, John O'Donohue and Richard Rohr among others, I make room for the soulful and the creative in my work. A qualified psychotherapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor, I am a member of UK Counsellors and Psychotherapists (UKCP) and registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I have Diplomas in Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Counselling.
020 3962 2287 View 020 3962 2287
Kelly Taylor
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
When life feels overwhelming and hard, it's not because you are doing it wrong, but because it actually is hard! I offer Nurturing Psychotherapy and Counselling to help you find your way forward. Combining Relational and Integrative, Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, with Behavioural Psychology, I can help bring deeper insight into what you are experiencing or what has happened in the past. I am based in Morecombelake in Dorset and work online too. We can work together to understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviours, as you learn new ways of coping, which make life not only bearable, but enjoyable again.
When life feels overwhelming and hard, it's not because you are doing it wrong, but because it actually is hard! I offer Nurturing Psychotherapy and Counselling to help you find your way forward. Combining Relational and Integrative, Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, with Behavioural Psychology, I can help bring deeper insight into what you are experiencing or what has happened in the past. I am based in Morecombelake in Dorset and work online too. We can work together to understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviours, as you learn new ways of coping, which make life not only bearable, but enjoyable again.
01460 207130 View 01460 207130
Caro Kirk
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with clients navigating the pain of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. These challenges may sometimes express themselves in unhealthy coping mechnanisms, such as addiction, self sabotage and social isolation. I support clients to build self-belief and to move forward with optimism, hope and authenticity. My work also supports individuals in addiction recovery, guiding them to understand and accept themselves so they can live a fuller, more confident life My approach is compassionate and grounded, focused on supporting you to feel understood, more self confident and in control of where you want your life to take you.
I work with clients navigating the pain of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. These challenges may sometimes express themselves in unhealthy coping mechnanisms, such as addiction, self sabotage and social isolation. I support clients to build self-belief and to move forward with optimism, hope and authenticity. My work also supports individuals in addiction recovery, guiding them to understand and accept themselves so they can live a fuller, more confident life My approach is compassionate and grounded, focused on supporting you to feel understood, more self confident and in control of where you want your life to take you.
01308 808668 View 01308 808668
Siobhan Tindal
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Stuck? Overwhelmed? Burnt out? Feeling vulnerable? I offer a sensitive, confidential and compassionate approach and believe that looking for help can be hard. How to work out what to do or where to go next? Let’s connect and see where that takes you. I can help with a wide range of issues including anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, grief ...
Stuck? Overwhelmed? Burnt out? Feeling vulnerable? I offer a sensitive, confidential and compassionate approach and believe that looking for help can be hard. How to work out what to do or where to go next? Let’s connect and see where that takes you. I can help with a wide range of issues including anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, grief ...
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Jacqui Bull
Counsellor, MBACP
You may be here because you're exhausted from holding everything together, navigating grief that has reshaped your world, or discovering yourself through neurodivergence or mid-life transitions. Perhaps you're experiencing burnout, carrying shame or guilt that feels impossible to shift, or struggling with anxiety and depression. You might be questioning where you belong, noticing that relationship patterns keep repeating, or feeling disconnected from yourself. What you need isn't advice or fixing—it's a space where you can safely explore what's really happening beneath the surface, and someone willing to sit with you while you do.
You may be here because you're exhausted from holding everything together, navigating grief that has reshaped your world, or discovering yourself through neurodivergence or mid-life transitions. Perhaps you're experiencing burnout, carrying shame or guilt that feels impossible to shift, or struggling with anxiety and depression. You might be questioning where you belong, noticing that relationship patterns keep repeating, or feeling disconnected from yourself. What you need isn't advice or fixing—it's a space where you can safely explore what's really happening beneath the surface, and someone willing to sit with you while you do.
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Helen Doolan
Counsellor, MBACP
Taunton TA1
Is something no longer working for you and you don’t know how to talk about it let alone how to work through it? It is part of being human to experience struggle, but that’s not necessarily something we’re comfortable with.
Is something no longer working for you and you don’t know how to talk about it let alone how to work through it? It is part of being human to experience struggle, but that’s not necessarily something we’re comfortable with.
01823 214649 View 01823 214649
Angelina De Roberto
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Yeovil BA22
If you are struggling with negative thoughts and feelings and want to change these to more positive thinking then don't wait contact me now. I have 40 years experience of working with the NHS and treated thousands of patients successfully with CBT or EMDR I also spent 3 years working within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people experiencing a range of emotional behavioural and mental health difficulties. I developed strong skills in communication, relationship building and maintaining professional boundaries as part of my role as West Dorset Deputy Lead
If you are struggling with negative thoughts and feelings and want to change these to more positive thinking then don't wait contact me now. I have 40 years experience of working with the NHS and treated thousands of patients successfully with CBT or EMDR I also spent 3 years working within a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people experiencing a range of emotional behavioural and mental health difficulties. I developed strong skills in communication, relationship building and maintaining professional boundaries as part of my role as West Dorset Deputy Lead
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Georgina McBurney
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Do you worry about your future, relationships or work? Ever feel like you don’t know who you are? Do you scroll through social media searching but are not sure what for? Ignore signs that you should be taking more care of yourself? If any of those sound like you, then Inner Child Therapy for adults may help. In this work we explore your relationship with you, with your past and with others. We use creative counselling to heal woundings and to champion your inner child so you feel empowered, you belong and know who you are. You can work with me one-to-one or in group Workshops (see website for more)
Do you worry about your future, relationships or work? Ever feel like you don’t know who you are? Do you scroll through social media searching but are not sure what for? Ignore signs that you should be taking more care of yourself? If any of those sound like you, then Inner Child Therapy for adults may help. In this work we explore your relationship with you, with your past and with others. We use creative counselling to heal woundings and to champion your inner child so you feel empowered, you belong and know who you are. You can work with me one-to-one or in group Workshops (see website for more)
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Paula Squibbs
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Street BA16
Hi, I’m Paula. First and foremost, I am a genuinely warm, compassionate and caring person with a heart that compels me to help and support others. This will always be at the forefront of my work with clients. Building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is vital for effective therapy. My way of connecting with people helps to put them at ease and allows them to open up and feel genuinely heard.
Hi, I’m Paula. First and foremost, I am a genuinely warm, compassionate and caring person with a heart that compels me to help and support others. This will always be at the forefront of my work with clients. Building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is vital for effective therapy. My way of connecting with people helps to put them at ease and allows them to open up and feel genuinely heard.
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Judith Desbonne
Psychotherapist, FHGI
1 Endorsed
Effective, fast and practical help for anyone suffering from a range of issues including: • depression/low mood • panic attacks • phobias • low self-esteem • self-harming . eating disorders • poor concentration • relationship problems • anxiety and stress • anger problems • post-traumatic stress disorder including military (PTSD) • addiction (all kinds) • obsessions (OCD) • poor sleep
Effective, fast and practical help for anyone suffering from a range of issues including: • depression/low mood • panic attacks • phobias • low self-esteem • self-harming . eating disorders • poor concentration • relationship problems • anxiety and stress • anger problems • post-traumatic stress disorder including military (PTSD) • addiction (all kinds) • obsessions (OCD) • poor sleep
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Kate Needs
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Exeter EX5
Hi, and a warm welcome. I’m Kate, a grief and loss counsellor in Exeter, Devon, supporting people experiencing bereavement, loss, and life transitions. This includes acquiring a chronic health condition, adult-diagnosed ADHD, divorce/break-ups, infertility/IVF, or living loss, such as empty nest syndrome, estrangement, pre-trial therapy, or retirement. I help people with grief, bereavement by suicide, traumatic loss, miscarriages, and pet bereavement. I am trauma-informed and work with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I am more than just a therapist—I’m a human being who feels the unspoken and tunes into your way of being. I get it.
Hi, and a warm welcome. I’m Kate, a grief and loss counsellor in Exeter, Devon, supporting people experiencing bereavement, loss, and life transitions. This includes acquiring a chronic health condition, adult-diagnosed ADHD, divorce/break-ups, infertility/IVF, or living loss, such as empty nest syndrome, estrangement, pre-trial therapy, or retirement. I help people with grief, bereavement by suicide, traumatic loss, miscarriages, and pet bereavement. I am trauma-informed and work with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I am more than just a therapist—I’m a human being who feels the unspoken and tunes into your way of being. I get it.
01572 491353 View 01572 491353
Amelia Jane Nelson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Axminster EX13
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thoughts that are running through your head? Thoughts that are generating anxiety, worry, fear, sadness, shame or a general feeling of being 'stuck' feeling a bit helpless and not being able to find a way forward? Sometimes in life we come across challenges that are too big to manage and cope with by ourselves and we need a helping hand to work through problems, find some clarity and build our resilience so we can cope better when life throws us curve balls.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thoughts that are running through your head? Thoughts that are generating anxiety, worry, fear, sadness, shame or a general feeling of being 'stuck' feeling a bit helpless and not being able to find a way forward? Sometimes in life we come across challenges that are too big to manage and cope with by ourselves and we need a helping hand to work through problems, find some clarity and build our resilience so we can cope better when life throws us curve balls.
01460 207147 View 01460 207147
Catherine Stewart
Counsellor, MBACP
I aim to provide a warm, supportive and consistent space to encourage you to find ways to explore your thoughts and feelings. I believe that the therapeutic relationship between client and counsellor is very important, as is the need to feel safe in the therapeutic environment. To this end I am reliable, calm, empathic and honest with my clients. Within our sessions my integrative training allows me to draw on different ideas and approaches, meaning I can tailor my work for each individual person.
I aim to provide a warm, supportive and consistent space to encourage you to find ways to explore your thoughts and feelings. I believe that the therapeutic relationship between client and counsellor is very important, as is the need to feel safe in the therapeutic environment. To this end I am reliable, calm, empathic and honest with my clients. Within our sessions my integrative training allows me to draw on different ideas and approaches, meaning I can tailor my work for each individual person.
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Sian Michelle Orpen
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Seeking support is a brave step, and I'm here to help. My name is Siân, and I'm an accredited therapist offering effective therapy using CBT and EMDR. For the past 17 years, I've been guiding people like you through challenges such as anxiety and difficult past experiences. I provide a relaxed and non-judgemental atmosphere where we work together in collaboration to achieve your therapy goals. Previous clients have described me as direct, understanding, patient and easy to talk to. I'm passionate about empowering you and I am dedicated to providing evidence-based therapy that is tailored to your unique needs.
Seeking support is a brave step, and I'm here to help. My name is Siân, and I'm an accredited therapist offering effective therapy using CBT and EMDR. For the past 17 years, I've been guiding people like you through challenges such as anxiety and difficult past experiences. I provide a relaxed and non-judgemental atmosphere where we work together in collaboration to achieve your therapy goals. Previous clients have described me as direct, understanding, patient and easy to talk to. I'm passionate about empowering you and I am dedicated to providing evidence-based therapy that is tailored to your unique needs.
01752 741272 View 01752 741272
Megan Benham
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Taunton TA1
Welcome, I’m Megan, an Integrative Counsellor based in central Exeter and Taunton. I offer a warm, accepting space where we can explore what’s happening for you, free from pressure or judgement. My approach is rooted in the belief that we all have the capacity for healing, growth, and change – even if it may not feel like it.
Welcome, I’m Megan, an Integrative Counsellor based in central Exeter and Taunton. I offer a warm, accepting space where we can explore what’s happening for you, free from pressure or judgement. My approach is rooted in the belief that we all have the capacity for healing, growth, and change – even if it may not feel like it.
01392 542856 View 01392 542856
Hannah Duncan
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Ultimately, good therapy should make change: reactions, behaviours, difficult aspects of self, attitudes/beliefs about yourself or how you carry your story. I love work to with clients who are prepared to jump in, take risks and be proactive - this is the way to ensure real change. I jump in too, working with body and mind in a practical, energetic way. I view the best wisdom as something that can directly be applied to life. A supervisee described me as "real, relational, practical and not floaty/wispy". I like to incorporate psychoeducation and relevant theoretical information. I don't sit on my hands or allow unhelpful silences.
Ultimately, good therapy should make change: reactions, behaviours, difficult aspects of self, attitudes/beliefs about yourself or how you carry your story. I love work to with clients who are prepared to jump in, take risks and be proactive - this is the way to ensure real change. I jump in too, working with body and mind in a practical, energetic way. I view the best wisdom as something that can directly be applied to life. A supervisee described me as "real, relational, practical and not floaty/wispy". I like to incorporate psychoeducation and relevant theoretical information. I don't sit on my hands or allow unhelpful silences.
07481 341671 View 07481 341671
FAQ - Therapist Gender
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.