Female Counsellors in Bedford
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.
Perhaps life has left you feeling a little lost. You may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, loss, relationship or family difficulties, low self-esteem, rejection, or simply trying to make sense of what's going on in your life. Whatever has brought you here today, you don't have to face it alone.
Perhaps life has left you feeling a little lost. You may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, loss, relationship or family difficulties, low self-esteem, rejection, or simply trying to make sense of what's going on in your life. Whatever has brought you here today, you don't have to face it alone.
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.
Serendipity Psychology is a team of professionally registered, highly qualified psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and occupational therapists working across Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Leicestershire, Coventry & Warwickshire and many other areas of the UK. Our team aspire to deliver exceptional, personalised psychological treatment and care throughout the time you need us. We offer a range of specialist support and pathways of care, including a neurodivergence pathway for the assessment and support of ASD and ADHD, and a lower-fee pathway for those who may struggle to access independent therapy because of the cost.
Serendipity Psychology is a team of professionally registered, highly qualified psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and occupational therapists working across Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Leicestershire, Coventry & Warwickshire and many other areas of the UK. Our team aspire to deliver exceptional, personalised psychological treatment and care throughout the time you need us. We offer a range of specialist support and pathways of care, including a neurodivergence pathway for the assessment and support of ASD and ADHD, and a lower-fee pathway for those who may struggle to access independent therapy because of the cost.
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 never set out to work with a specific kind of person, however, around 70% of my clients tend to be women aged between 30 and 45. They worry, feel stressed and not good enough. They often find themselves saying 'what if' all the time having lost their zest for life without any knowledge of why! It might be triggered by past traumatic events, the challenges of juggling life, family or work. These feelings might be a new, unexplained experience or they may have been around for decades. Does this sound like you? Even if this doesn't, you may be like the other 30% of people I work with, and you matter too!
I never set out to work with a specific kind of person, however, around 70% of my clients tend to be women aged between 30 and 45. They worry, feel stressed and not good enough. They often find themselves saying 'what if' all the time having lost their zest for life without any knowledge of why! It might be triggered by past traumatic events, the challenges of juggling life, family or work. These feelings might be a new, unexplained experience or they may have been around for decades. Does this sound like you? Even if this doesn't, you may be like the other 30% of people I work with, and you matter too!
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.
Sometimes it can feel as though you are playing a role for others rather than being your genuine self. You might feel overwhelmed, constantly trying to keep up, or moving between stress, fatigue and burnout. You may be exploring ADHD, autism or AuDHD, waiting for an assessment, or adjusting to a diagnosis and trying to make sense of what it means for you.
I support neurodivergent adults and young people to understand how they work and find practical ways of navigating daily life that actually fit them, helping to reduce overwhelm and feel more in control.
Counselling sessions can be in-person, online or by telephone.
Sometimes it can feel as though you are playing a role for others rather than being your genuine self. You might feel overwhelmed, constantly trying to keep up, or moving between stress, fatigue and burnout. You may be exploring ADHD, autism or AuDHD, waiting for an assessment, or adjusting to a diagnosis and trying to make sense of what it means for you.
I support neurodivergent adults and young people to understand how they work and find practical ways of navigating daily life that actually fit them, helping to reduce overwhelm and feel more in control.
Counselling sessions can be in-person, online or by telephone.
Being autistic and ADHD myself I know how difficult it is to find a counsellor who 'gets' you. My decades of lived-experience, as well as formal training can help you understand yourself and your neurodivergence, without needing to mask or hide your struggles.
I can help you rebuild your self-esteem, grow in self-acceptance and even improve your confidence with socialising and dealing with people. By helping you understand your neurodivergence, I can help you figure out what works for you, reducing your anxiety, social difficulties, meltdowns and burnout.
Being autistic and ADHD myself I know how difficult it is to find a counsellor who 'gets' you. My decades of lived-experience, as well as formal training can help you understand yourself and your neurodivergence, without needing to mask or hide your struggles.
I can help you rebuild your self-esteem, grow in self-acceptance and even improve your confidence with socialising and dealing with people. By helping you understand your neurodivergence, I can help you figure out what works for you, reducing your anxiety, social difficulties, meltdowns and burnout.
Maybe you're exhausted from carrying something that was never yours to carry. Going over situations on a loop -what you think you should have said, done, prevented. Flinching at a tone of voice or touch. Memories that resurface and pull shame and guilt to the surface, as raw as the day it happened. Lying awake after a nightmare, heart racing, telling yourself you should be over this by now. You say yes when you mean no. You keep people at a distance to stay safe, yet ache for real connection. You tell yourself you're broken, unlovable, not good enough. You're holding it together on the outside but inside, you're still just surviving
Maybe you're exhausted from carrying something that was never yours to carry. Going over situations on a loop -what you think you should have said, done, prevented. Flinching at a tone of voice or touch. Memories that resurface and pull shame and guilt to the surface, as raw as the day it happened. Lying awake after a nightmare, heart racing, telling yourself you should be over this by now. You say yes when you mean no. You keep people at a distance to stay safe, yet ache for real connection. You tell yourself you're broken, unlovable, not good enough. You're holding it together on the outside but inside, you're still just surviving
I am a qualified Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I work in a person centred way offering support and understanding, without judgement. I find that clients value a safe place to tell their story, knowing that their thoughts and feelings will be accepted and their confidences kept.
I am a qualified Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I work in a person centred way offering support and understanding, without judgement. I find that clients value a safe place to tell their story, knowing that their thoughts and feelings will be accepted and their confidences kept.
Often life can become overwhelming making you feel stuck, scared and unable to cope. You may feel alone and unable to share your personal feelings with family and friends. I have worked as a healthcare professional for 28 years. I would like you to experience being listened to fully without judgement. I offer both long and short term counselling. I am an Accredited member of NCPS and a registered member of the BACP (The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework. I am a Level 6 Clinical Supervisor, and am also qualified in online and telephone counselling.
Often life can become overwhelming making you feel stuck, scared and unable to cope. You may feel alone and unable to share your personal feelings with family and friends. I have worked as a healthcare professional for 28 years. I would like you to experience being listened to fully without judgement. I offer both long and short term counselling. I am an Accredited member of NCPS and a registered member of the BACP (The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework. I am a Level 6 Clinical Supervisor, and am also qualified in online and telephone counselling.
Do you wake up anxious, stressed and dread the beginning of each new day? Are you feeling overwhelmed from taking care of everyone else’s needs and feel guilty if you take time for yourself? Do you often feel that everyone else’s problems are greater than yours and don’t speak out about your own difficulties but will happily listen and support friends when they need help? Perhaps you feel that your work / life balance is out of control but just don't know where to start? Working together I will help you create healthier habits, feel better about yourself and learn techniques to feel more in control to begin enjoying life again.
Do you wake up anxious, stressed and dread the beginning of each new day? Are you feeling overwhelmed from taking care of everyone else’s needs and feel guilty if you take time for yourself? Do you often feel that everyone else’s problems are greater than yours and don’t speak out about your own difficulties but will happily listen and support friends when they need help? Perhaps you feel that your work / life balance is out of control but just don't know where to start? Working together I will help you create healthier habits, feel better about yourself and learn techniques to feel more in control to begin enjoying life again.
Life can be challenging. It may feel like something is holding you back. Perhaps you feel different from your peers, a feeling that can reach back into childhood. You may have developed coping mechanisms that are negatively impacting you. Parts of you may feel disconnected whilst you function through your life. Talking can be hard to do, even with those around you. I work with adults and young people in a trauma-informed way that is safe, gentle and compassionate to work towards real change. I specialise in trauma, sexual abuse, eating disorders, neurodiversity, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, emotional neglect and PTSD/CPTSD.
Life can be challenging. It may feel like something is holding you back. Perhaps you feel different from your peers, a feeling that can reach back into childhood. You may have developed coping mechanisms that are negatively impacting you. Parts of you may feel disconnected whilst you function through your life. Talking can be hard to do, even with those around you. I work with adults and young people in a trauma-informed way that is safe, gentle and compassionate to work towards real change. I specialise in trauma, sexual abuse, eating disorders, neurodiversity, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, emotional neglect and PTSD/CPTSD.
I work with adolescents and adults, with my expertise in working with care experienced young people and young adults making sense of difficult family relationships. I am compassionate, empathetic, understanding and am committed to creating a warm, safe, non-judgemental space in which to explore whatever has brought you to Therapy. When a young person feels heard in an empathic, non-judgemental way, by someone separate from their lives, it allows them the freedom to explore their feelings without fear of being judged.
I work with adolescents and adults, with my expertise in working with care experienced young people and young adults making sense of difficult family relationships. I am compassionate, empathetic, understanding and am committed to creating a warm, safe, non-judgemental space in which to explore whatever has brought you to Therapy. When a young person feels heard in an empathic, non-judgemental way, by someone separate from their lives, it allows them the freedom to explore their feelings without fear of being judged.
Hello, I'm Dawn, a qualified, experienced and registered psychotherapist, offering Counselling and Hypnotherapy, to professionally help you to navigate the difficult issues that you are facing.
My approach is gentle, empathic and tailored to your unique story through using a blend of therapeutic methods.
Whether you're encountering anxiety and stress from emotional overwhelm in your daily life, or suffering from the impacts of trauma or loss, we can work together to explore your challenges and move positively forwards.
I am also a MND counsellor, sensitively supporting those diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and their families.
Hello, I'm Dawn, a qualified, experienced and registered psychotherapist, offering Counselling and Hypnotherapy, to professionally help you to navigate the difficult issues that you are facing.
My approach is gentle, empathic and tailored to your unique story through using a blend of therapeutic methods.
Whether you're encountering anxiety and stress from emotional overwhelm in your daily life, or suffering from the impacts of trauma or loss, we can work together to explore your challenges and move positively forwards.
I am also a MND counsellor, sensitively supporting those diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and their families.
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 support adults, children, couples and antenatal and postnatal women and men who are navigating emotional or relational challenges during significant life transitions. Many of my clients reach out when they are experiencing anxiety, low mood, overwhelming stress, difficulties linked to neurodiversity, eating-related concerns, relationship strain or changes in self-confidence, as well as the unique emotional experiences connected to pregnancy, early parenthood and family adjustments.
My aim is to offer a steady, compassionate space where clients can understand their experiences and move forward with clarity and confidence.
I support adults, children, couples and antenatal and postnatal women and men who are navigating emotional or relational challenges during significant life transitions. Many of my clients reach out when they are experiencing anxiety, low mood, overwhelming stress, difficulties linked to neurodiversity, eating-related concerns, relationship strain or changes in self-confidence, as well as the unique emotional experiences connected to pregnancy, early parenthood and family adjustments.
My aim is to offer a steady, compassionate space where clients can understand their experiences and move forward with clarity and confidence.
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.
Are you feeling anxious,depressed, or generally stressed.Whatever the reason, I warmly invite you to share a calm, safe non-judgemental space,enabling you to explore the issues/ concerns that are important to you. I offer face to face, telephone or online therapy, seeing my role as actively listening to whatever it is you want to bring to our sessions. We all have times in our lives when we feel unable to connect or engage with life in general, feeling isolated, and numb to our surroundings. My approach is individual to your needs,encouraging you to process your emotions whilst acknowledging you alone are the "expert" of your life.
Are you feeling anxious,depressed, or generally stressed.Whatever the reason, I warmly invite you to share a calm, safe non-judgemental space,enabling you to explore the issues/ concerns that are important to you. I offer face to face, telephone or online therapy, seeing my role as actively listening to whatever it is you want to bring to our sessions. We all have times in our lives when we feel unable to connect or engage with life in general, feeling isolated, and numb to our surroundings. My approach is individual to your needs,encouraging you to process your emotions whilst acknowledging you alone are the "expert" of your life.
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