Female Counsellors in Bedford
Being worried and anxious can effect our whole lives. It may mean that we start to complete rituals to combat this anxiousness or it may mean that we avoid things (e.g. going to school) and stop doing things we previously enjoyed (e.g. social activities like clubs or hobbies). Similarly, if we feel low it might be difficult to get out of bed or be active. We might feel different to others, like we don’t fit in or we are not good enough. We may also be experiencing urges to self-harm or be having suicidal thoughts. Together, we can explore these thoughts and outline a plan to help you to feel better.
Being worried and anxious can effect our whole lives. It may mean that we start to complete rituals to combat this anxiousness or it may mean that we avoid things (e.g. going to school) and stop doing things we previously enjoyed (e.g. social activities like clubs or hobbies). Similarly, if we feel low it might be difficult to get out of bed or be active. We might feel different to others, like we don’t fit in or we are not good enough. We may also be experiencing urges to self-harm or be having suicidal thoughts. Together, we can explore these thoughts and outline a plan to help you to feel better.
My ideal clients are adults who feel "stuck" in old family patterns or are navigating the pressures of the "sandwich generation"—balancing parenting with caring for aging relatives. You may feel you are repeating a "blueprint" you didn't choose, influenced by childhood trauma, family breakdown, or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Whether you are a professional struggling with high-functioning anxiety or a parent wanting to ensure you don’t pass down your own past burdens, I provide a space to explore these "invisible threads" and build a healthier emotional legacy .
My ideal clients are adults who feel "stuck" in old family patterns or are navigating the pressures of the "sandwich generation"—balancing parenting with caring for aging relatives. You may feel you are repeating a "blueprint" you didn't choose, influenced by childhood trauma, family breakdown, or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Whether you are a professional struggling with high-functioning anxiety or a parent wanting to ensure you don’t pass down your own past burdens, I provide a space to explore these "invisible threads" and build a healthier emotional legacy .
I am a Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in women’s mental health, particularly during the menopause transition, pregnancy, and postnatal period. I work with women who often feel overwhelmed, invisible, or disconnected from themselves after years of holding everything together for others. My approach is integrative and grounded in neuroscience & evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT and CFT. I work holistically, considering the emotional, biological, social and cultural factors that shape mental health, and tailor therapy to each person’s needs and goals.
I am a Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in women’s mental health, particularly during the menopause transition, pregnancy, and postnatal period. I work with women who often feel overwhelmed, invisible, or disconnected from themselves after years of holding everything together for others. My approach is integrative and grounded in neuroscience & evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT and CFT. I work holistically, considering the emotional, biological, social and cultural factors that shape mental health, and tailor therapy to each person’s needs and goals.
It's tough knowing how best to support your child. I'm an accredited counsellor and supervisor helping children and young adults (4-25), parents and families with issues such as anxiety, depression, school avoidance, and more complex challenges. I am also Barnardo's child-related adoption trained (Ofsted registered). I use a creative approach to help children and young adults tackle the challenges of education, friendships, and identity. We will work towards a greater understanding of the difficulties you are experiencing, exploring solutions and fostering wellbeing for the whole family.
It's tough knowing how best to support your child. I'm an accredited counsellor and supervisor helping children and young adults (4-25), parents and families with issues such as anxiety, depression, school avoidance, and more complex challenges. I am also Barnardo's child-related adoption trained (Ofsted registered). I use a creative approach to help children and young adults tackle the challenges of education, friendships, and identity. We will work towards a greater understanding of the difficulties you are experiencing, exploring solutions and fostering wellbeing for the whole family.
You might feel like you’ve spent years trying to cope — pushing through, masking, or holding everything together — but inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted.
I work with people who have experienced trauma, including sexual or domestic abuse, and those who feel misunderstood or out of place, particularly neurodivergent clients (ADHD/autism). Many of the people I support have spent a long time feeling like they don’t quite fit, or struggling to make sense of their experiences.
You might feel like you’ve spent years trying to cope — pushing through, masking, or holding everything together — but inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted.
I work with people who have experienced trauma, including sexual or domestic abuse, and those who feel misunderstood or out of place, particularly neurodivergent clients (ADHD/autism). Many of the people I support have spent a long time feeling like they don’t quite fit, or struggling to make sense of their experiences.
Are you finding it difficult to juggle the demands of life, family, or work? Maybe you’ve lost your zest for life and constantly worry about not being good enough. Whether these feelings are new or have been with you for decades, you deserve support. I am an experienced CBT Psychotherapist (BABCP) and EMDR Practitioner (EMDRUK) who provides a relaxed, human, and real approach to improving your mental wellbeing. My clients appreciate my warm, empathetic, and non-judgemental manner, which helps build a trusting therapeutic relationship and is key to effective therapy.
Are you finding it difficult to juggle the demands of life, family, or work? Maybe you’ve lost your zest for life and constantly worry about not being good enough. Whether these feelings are new or have been with you for decades, you deserve support. I am an experienced CBT Psychotherapist (BABCP) and EMDR Practitioner (EMDRUK) who provides a relaxed, human, and real approach to improving your mental wellbeing. My clients appreciate my warm, empathetic, and non-judgemental manner, which helps build a trusting therapeutic relationship and is key to effective therapy.
Do you feel like you are living in survival mode? Feel like life is an uphill, endless battle? I bring 20+ years of medical experience in the NHS, which has deeply shaped my work. I believed there is something profoundly healing about being seen, heard and understood, when this happens, something inside us starts to shift.
Drawing on my paramedic background and lived experience, I provide a dedicated person-centered environment. Together we create a space where meaningful change and growth are possible.
Do you feel like you are living in survival mode? Feel like life is an uphill, endless battle? I bring 20+ years of medical experience in the NHS, which has deeply shaped my work. I believed there is something profoundly healing about being seen, heard and understood, when this happens, something inside us starts to shift.
Drawing on my paramedic background and lived experience, I provide a dedicated person-centered environment. Together we create a space where meaningful change and growth are possible.
Do you keep falling into the same patterns that leave you feeling hurt, unheard or exhausted? Perhaps you find yourself people-pleasing, struggling with anxiety, depression or burnout, or feeling overwhelmed by work, relationships or family life. You may be navigating ADHD or autism, your own or someone close to you, wondering why life feels harder than it seems for others. Together we can make sense of these experiences, helping you understand yourself with greater compassion, break unhelpful patterns, and build greater clarity, confidence and connection.
Do you keep falling into the same patterns that leave you feeling hurt, unheard or exhausted? Perhaps you find yourself people-pleasing, struggling with anxiety, depression or burnout, or feeling overwhelmed by work, relationships or family life. You may be navigating ADHD or autism, your own or someone close to you, wondering why life feels harder than it seems for others. Together we can make sense of these experiences, helping you understand yourself with greater compassion, break unhelpful patterns, and build greater clarity, confidence and connection.
I offer a range of counselling services tailored to support your unique journey toward emotional wellness and personal growth. I understand that life can be demanding and, at times, deeply overwhelming. Whether you're facing relationship difficulties, workplace stress, or simply feeling lost and unsure of your next steps, therapy offers the cWhether you're here because you feel stuck, hurt, or simply ready to grow, therapy can offer the space to reconnect with yourself and create lasting, meaningful change. Together, we'll work towards helping you feel more centred, confident, and equipped to navigate life with clarity and strength.
I offer a range of counselling services tailored to support your unique journey toward emotional wellness and personal growth. I understand that life can be demanding and, at times, deeply overwhelming. Whether you're facing relationship difficulties, workplace stress, or simply feeling lost and unsure of your next steps, therapy offers the cWhether you're here because you feel stuck, hurt, or simply ready to grow, therapy can offer the space to reconnect with yourself and create lasting, meaningful change. Together, we'll work towards helping you feel more centred, confident, and equipped to navigate life with clarity and strength.
Adults (18+) who may feel anxious, depressed, lost, or stuck. They might be navigating life transitions, experiencing stress or overwhelm, or noticing patterns in their behaviour or relationships that no longer serve them, including the impact of racism, gender inequality, or social pressures. They are looking for a safe, supportive space to be themselves, make sense of their experiences, unburden what they carry, and develop self-awareness, resilience, and self-compassion, moving toward greater choice, freedom, and authenticity in life.
Adults (18+) who may feel anxious, depressed, lost, or stuck. They might be navigating life transitions, experiencing stress or overwhelm, or noticing patterns in their behaviour or relationships that no longer serve them, including the impact of racism, gender inequality, or social pressures. They are looking for a safe, supportive space to be themselves, make sense of their experiences, unburden what they carry, and develop self-awareness, resilience, and self-compassion, moving toward greater choice, freedom, and authenticity in life.
Therapy is a beginning, an opportunity for understanding, self-acceptance, personal growth and change. We often do not treat ourselves with the same kindness, compassion and understanding as we treat others and this can take a toll on how we feel, function and relate to others. Therapy gives you time for you, to explore what you are feeling and why you are feeling a certain way, this helps to better understand your needs in order to move to a more fulfilled and happier way of being. I have a particular interest in relationships and how we are in relationships, as this can have a huge impact on our personal wellbeing.
Therapy is a beginning, an opportunity for understanding, self-acceptance, personal growth and change. We often do not treat ourselves with the same kindness, compassion and understanding as we treat others and this can take a toll on how we feel, function and relate to others. Therapy gives you time for you, to explore what you are feeling and why you are feeling a certain way, this helps to better understand your needs in order to move to a more fulfilled and happier way of being. I have a particular interest in relationships and how we are in relationships, as this can have a huge impact on our personal wellbeing.
Hello, I’m Brenda, a UKCP-registered Systemic Psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience across the NHS, education and care sectors, I specialise in working with couples experiencing persistent conflict, emotional disconnection, breakdowns in communication, or difficulties rebuilding trust.
I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety, low mood, overthinking, stress, and relationship-related difficulties, including those linked to neurodivergence.
Many people I work with feel stuck in repeating patterns that are difficult to change, whether in their relationship, family life, or within themselves.
Hello, I’m Brenda, a UKCP-registered Systemic Psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience across the NHS, education and care sectors, I specialise in working with couples experiencing persistent conflict, emotional disconnection, breakdowns in communication, or difficulties rebuilding trust.
I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety, low mood, overthinking, stress, and relationship-related difficulties, including those linked to neurodivergence.
Many people I work with feel stuck in repeating patterns that are difficult to change, whether in their relationship, family life, or within themselves.
I offer counselling for individuals and I am also a certified Imago relationship therapist, trained to work with couples and family members. I offer you a safe, confidential space to explore those difficult moments in your life. My work reflects three core beliefs: Being genuine, so you can successfully explore the issues that have brought you to seek help. Being accepting and empathic, giving you the opportunity to increase your self-understanding. Providing a non-judgmental and safe place to share your experiences as we work together. I am warm and understanding towards others. I am also a broad-minded Counsellor.
I offer counselling for individuals and I am also a certified Imago relationship therapist, trained to work with couples and family members. I offer you a safe, confidential space to explore those difficult moments in your life. My work reflects three core beliefs: Being genuine, so you can successfully explore the issues that have brought you to seek help. Being accepting and empathic, giving you the opportunity to increase your self-understanding. Providing a non-judgmental and safe place to share your experiences as we work together. I am warm and understanding towards others. I am also a broad-minded Counsellor.
Whatever has brought you here today, whether you're living with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, loss, family difficulties, rejection, or simply trying to make sense of what's going on in your life, you don't have to face it alone.
Your experiences are unique to you, and counselling with me is never a one-size-fits-all approach. I work intuitively, tailoring each session to you and supporting you as you heal, grow, and rediscover what matters to you.
Whatever has brought you here today, whether you're living with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, loss, family difficulties, rejection, or simply trying to make sense of what's going on in your life, you don't have to face it alone.
Your experiences are unique to you, and counselling with me is never a one-size-fits-all approach. I work intuitively, tailoring each session to you and supporting you as you heal, grow, and rediscover what matters to you.
Hello, I'm Beccy, a qualified trauma focused psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. Are you feeling worried, stressed or struggling with how to cope with a particular feeling or circumstance? Counselling and psychotherapy, supports you to explore your feelings within a safe environment, to build up healthy coping techniques, to discover ways to prioritise your self-care and to help to support your decision making and autonomy. As a therapist, I hold both professional and personal experience how life changing receiving therapeutic support can feel with moving forwards and in developing a more positive outlook in life.
Hello, I'm Beccy, a qualified trauma focused psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. Are you feeling worried, stressed or struggling with how to cope with a particular feeling or circumstance? Counselling and psychotherapy, supports you to explore your feelings within a safe environment, to build up healthy coping techniques, to discover ways to prioritise your self-care and to help to support your decision making and autonomy. As a therapist, I hold both professional and personal experience how life changing receiving therapeutic support can feel with moving forwards and in developing a more positive outlook in life.
I have been working within the field of mental health for almost 30 years, predominantly within the NHS, and have a wealth of training and experience. I provide both long and short term counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples, and work to an exceptional standard of confidentiality. I work with a variety of problems and issues such as anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and relationship difficulties. However, if you'd like to discuss what is troubling you, you are very welcome to call or e-mail me before committing to making an appointment.
I have been working within the field of mental health for almost 30 years, predominantly within the NHS, and have a wealth of training and experience. I provide both long and short term counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and couples, and work to an exceptional standard of confidentiality. I work with a variety of problems and issues such as anxiety, depression, childhood trauma and relationship difficulties. However, if you'd like to discuss what is troubling you, you are very welcome to call or e-mail me before committing to making an appointment.
Hello, I’m Nadia, an integrative counsellor offering a supportive and confidential space to explore life’s challenges. I understand that life can feel overwhelming and complex at times. I can work alongside you, at your own pace to help you make sense of your experiences and move towards meaningful change.
I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework, ensuring confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical practice at all times.
Hello, I’m Nadia, an integrative counsellor offering a supportive and confidential space to explore life’s challenges. I understand that life can feel overwhelming and complex at times. I can work alongside you, at your own pace to help you make sense of your experiences and move towards meaningful change.
I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework, ensuring confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical practice at all times.
At Tazwell Ltd, we understand the uniqueness of each individual seeking therapy. Led by Founder Shaney-Ann Charles and our team of Associate Therapists and Coaches, we provide compassionate support for a range of challenges, from everyday stressors to complex mental health issues. We provide clients with a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and grow, empowered to achieve their goals and find fulfillment. With evidence-based therapy and a commitment to integrity, we're here to accompany you on your journey to wellness.
At Tazwell Ltd, we understand the uniqueness of each individual seeking therapy. Led by Founder Shaney-Ann Charles and our team of Associate Therapists and Coaches, we provide compassionate support for a range of challenges, from everyday stressors to complex mental health issues. We provide clients with a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and grow, empowered to achieve their goals and find fulfillment. With evidence-based therapy and a commitment to integrity, we're here to accompany you on your journey to wellness.
I am an Integrative Humanistic therapist who offers solo and couples counselling. I put the relationship between the therapist and the patient at the heart of the therapy, helping to create a space for you that feels safe to explore whatever you would like to work on at a pace that suits you.
I am an Integrative Humanistic therapist who offers solo and couples counselling. I put the relationship between the therapist and the patient at the heart of the therapy, helping to create a space for you that feels safe to explore whatever you would like to work on at a pace that suits you.
At Luxe Psychology Practice, our team of professionally registered, highly qualified psychologists and therapists is here to support you every step of the way. We provide personalised care for adults, children, couples, and families in Central Milton Keynes, Central London, and online via video call. Our private practice offers a calm, confidential, and welcoming environment where your needs are our priority. We are committed to providing expert psychological support that is tailored to you, delivered with warmth, compassion, and genuine human connection.
At Luxe Psychology Practice, our team of professionally registered, highly qualified psychologists and therapists is here to support you every step of the way. We provide personalised care for adults, children, couples, and families in Central Milton Keynes, Central London, and online via video call. Our private practice offers a calm, confidential, and welcoming environment where your needs are our priority. We are committed to providing expert psychological support that is tailored to you, delivered with warmth, compassion, and genuine human connection.
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