Female Counsellors in Belper

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Laura Wright
Counsellor, MBACP
Belper DE56
Hi, I'm Laura Wright (Dip.couns, MBACP), the founder of Calla Counselling, I'm a BACP registered, trauma-informed, humanistic counsellor with experience in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, dissociative disorders, PTSD, domestic violence and abuse, childhood sexual abuse, and the distress of overwhelming life changes.
Hi, I'm Laura Wright (Dip.couns, MBACP), the founder of Calla Counselling, I'm a BACP registered, trauma-informed, humanistic counsellor with experience in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, dissociative disorders, PTSD, domestic violence and abuse, childhood sexual abuse, and the distress of overwhelming life changes.
01332 529303 View 01332 529303
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Sarah Graham
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Belper DE56
Therapy can help us to manage our lives and our relationships better, it can lead to more fulfilling relationships and a renewed sense of aliveness. Learning how to manage symptoms such as overthinking, insomnia, anxiety, depression, lack of energy, or an enduring sense of helplessness and despair, can lead to renewed energy and a greater sense of freedom in our lives. In my sessions I often use teaching, in order to help make sense of and understand why you might be feeling the way you do and to help you learn ways to make changes in order to better manage those feelings.
Therapy can help us to manage our lives and our relationships better, it can lead to more fulfilling relationships and a renewed sense of aliveness. Learning how to manage symptoms such as overthinking, insomnia, anxiety, depression, lack of energy, or an enduring sense of helplessness and despair, can lead to renewed energy and a greater sense of freedom in our lives. In my sessions I often use teaching, in order to help make sense of and understand why you might be feeling the way you do and to help you learn ways to make changes in order to better manage those feelings.
07480 784324 View 07480 784324
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SP Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Belper DE56
Hi I'm Sian, welcome to SP Counselling  The most important relationship is with ourselves and our life experiences can impact this relationship. I offer a warm, compassionate and relaxed environment in which to explore and express freely. I work in an integrative person centred approach, focusing on what is important to you. Whether that's improving confidence and self esteem, or managing anxiety and depression.  Working together we can explore your concerns, increase self awareness and support your overall wellbeing.
Hi I'm Sian, welcome to SP Counselling  The most important relationship is with ourselves and our life experiences can impact this relationship. I offer a warm, compassionate and relaxed environment in which to explore and express freely. I work in an integrative person centred approach, focusing on what is important to you. Whether that's improving confidence and self esteem, or managing anxiety and depression.  Working together we can explore your concerns, increase self awareness and support your overall wellbeing.
01332 529249 View 01332 529249
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Debra Newton
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Belper DE56
Hello my name is Debra. Would you like a quiet and relaxed space where you can begin to explore whatever is on your mind. I am committed to providing confidentiality and empathy in a non-judgmental and safe environment to help you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences and feel empowered in your chosen way forward. Counselling can help with many problems such as anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, disability, life stages, changes and adjustments and help with self-esteem and confidence feelings and other personal issues. I qualified as a Counsellor in 2003 and work in a person centred way.
Hello my name is Debra. Would you like a quiet and relaxed space where you can begin to explore whatever is on your mind. I am committed to providing confidentiality and empathy in a non-judgmental and safe environment to help you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences and feel empowered in your chosen way forward. Counselling can help with many problems such as anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, disability, life stages, changes and adjustments and help with self-esteem and confidence feelings and other personal issues. I qualified as a Counsellor in 2003 and work in a person centred way.
07723 456052 View 07723 456052
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Nicola Moore
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
2 Endorsed
Belper DE56
Struggling with binge eating? Caught in a cycle of “I’ll start again tomorrow”? Do you feel trapped, overwhelmed by thoughts of food and weight, yet unable to stop? Maybe you feel ashamed or disgusted, hiding evidence of binge episodes, hoping no one sees the real you. Perhaps you’ve tried every diet, only to find yourself back in the same cycle, questioning if things will ever change. Imagine a life where food doesn’t control you. With the right support, you can break the binge cycle and create a healthier relationship with food, yourself and your body.
Struggling with binge eating? Caught in a cycle of “I’ll start again tomorrow”? Do you feel trapped, overwhelmed by thoughts of food and weight, yet unable to stop? Maybe you feel ashamed or disgusted, hiding evidence of binge episodes, hoping no one sees the real you. Perhaps you’ve tried every diet, only to find yourself back in the same cycle, questioning if things will ever change. Imagine a life where food doesn’t control you. With the right support, you can break the binge cycle and create a healthier relationship with food, yourself and your body.
07447 401975 View 07447 401975
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Lisa Stevenson
Psychotherapist, MA, COSRT Reg.
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming when relationships become strained, intimacy feels distant, or you're struggling with issues that feel too difficult to face alone. Whether you're experiencing communication breakdowns, sexual difficulties, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself or your partner, you deserve compassionate, professional support to help you move forwards. Taking the first step towards therapy requires courage, and I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your concerns and work toward meaningful change at your own pace.
Life can feel overwhelming when relationships become strained, intimacy feels distant, or you're struggling with issues that feel too difficult to face alone. Whether you're experiencing communication breakdowns, sexual difficulties, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself or your partner, you deserve compassionate, professional support to help you move forwards. Taking the first step towards therapy requires courage, and I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your concerns and work toward meaningful change at your own pace.
028 2744 1356 View 028 2744 1356
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Lisa Mealand
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Belper DE56
We seek out therapy for many reasons, often when needing extra support for difficult life situations. Perhaps when feeling invisible, lonely, experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression or insomnia. Perhaps struggling with overwhelming feelings or emotions, or finding relationships with others (such as partners, family, colleagues) challenging. You aren't alone, and the good news is that psychotherapy and counselling can help make sense of whatever is happening with no expectations to perform, to please or hold everything together.
We seek out therapy for many reasons, often when needing extra support for difficult life situations. Perhaps when feeling invisible, lonely, experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression or insomnia. Perhaps struggling with overwhelming feelings or emotions, or finding relationships with others (such as partners, family, colleagues) challenging. You aren't alone, and the good news is that psychotherapy and counselling can help make sense of whatever is happening with no expectations to perform, to please or hold everything together.
01773 308557 View 01773 308557
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Kirsty Turner
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Belper DE56
At times, we can feel overwhelmed by the events and demands facing us. Life can feel daunting, and we can lose trust in ourselves to find a way forward. We can neglect ourselves and ignore areas of our lives that are painful. We may notice beliefs and habits we are stuck with that are holding us back from living life fully. Psychotherapy can help unravel the patterns we are caught in. Learning to pay attention to ourselves in a supportive space can help us to shift our perspective and find new directions. We can develop a compassionate relationship with ourselves that will help generate new energy to overcome our obstacles.
At times, we can feel overwhelmed by the events and demands facing us. Life can feel daunting, and we can lose trust in ourselves to find a way forward. We can neglect ourselves and ignore areas of our lives that are painful. We may notice beliefs and habits we are stuck with that are holding us back from living life fully. Psychotherapy can help unravel the patterns we are caught in. Learning to pay attention to ourselves in a supportive space can help us to shift our perspective and find new directions. We can develop a compassionate relationship with ourselves that will help generate new energy to overcome our obstacles.
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Becky Francis
Counsellor, COSRT Accred
Belper DE56
I have over 20 years experience of offering relationship Counselling and Psychosexual therapy to both individuals and couples. Maybe you are coming to terms with the ending of a relationship or adapting to new challenges as a couple as a result of an affair, the birth of a child or bereavement. Sometimes loneliness is an issue and maybe a lack of confidence about any possible future relationships. Or maybe you are anxious about your sex life or loss of libido, or perhaps sex is painful or you have lost confidence in your own performance or arousal. It can help to talk openly and in confidence to someone removed from the situation.
I have over 20 years experience of offering relationship Counselling and Psychosexual therapy to both individuals and couples. Maybe you are coming to terms with the ending of a relationship or adapting to new challenges as a couple as a result of an affair, the birth of a child or bereavement. Sometimes loneliness is an issue and maybe a lack of confidence about any possible future relationships. Or maybe you are anxious about your sex life or loss of libido, or perhaps sex is painful or you have lost confidence in your own performance or arousal. It can help to talk openly and in confidence to someone removed from the situation.
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Chloe Hallatt
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Belper DE56
Hi, I'm Chloe. I have a small practice in Belper (Derbyshire) as well as online, seeing clients across the country. Some of my clients I am currently working with, are exploring topics such as: neurodiversity (self or professionally diagnosed) work-related stress, sexuality and bereavement. I love working with clients to explore power and have noticed lots of clients exploring themes of finding their voice establishing boundaries, particularly with parents as they enter adulthood. I have an interest on working with women experiencing body-image issues, challenges surrounding weight loss and bariatric surgery.
Hi, I'm Chloe. I have a small practice in Belper (Derbyshire) as well as online, seeing clients across the country. Some of my clients I am currently working with, are exploring topics such as: neurodiversity (self or professionally diagnosed) work-related stress, sexuality and bereavement. I love working with clients to explore power and have noticed lots of clients exploring themes of finding their voice establishing boundaries, particularly with parents as they enter adulthood. I have an interest on working with women experiencing body-image issues, challenges surrounding weight loss and bariatric surgery.
07359 674801 View 07359 674801
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Amanda Webster
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Amanda has a natural connection with people and is working well with those with ASD and ADHD and has been working for 4 years with various levels of need - she was diagnosed 3 year, so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through the transition process. She is a fully trained hypnotherapist, who uses hypnosis if and when a client wants to try it - we have great success with combined therapies- Amanda also works with families to cope with family issues and couples who wish to solve marital issues if you wish to know more please feel free to look at my website (being updated at the mo)
Amanda has a natural connection with people and is working well with those with ASD and ADHD and has been working for 4 years with various levels of need - she was diagnosed 3 year, so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through the transition process. She is a fully trained hypnotherapist, who uses hypnosis if and when a client wants to try it - we have great success with combined therapies- Amanda also works with families to cope with family issues and couples who wish to solve marital issues if you wish to know more please feel free to look at my website (being updated at the mo)
020 3856 3533 View 020 3856 3533
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Catherine Chapman
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and during these times we may develop patterns, thoughts and behaviours that can become unhelpful or tough to challenge. Counselling and psychotherapy can help you explore and understand patterns that have emerged in your life and provides an opportunity to work through these. It can help to relieve pain, depression or anxiety, help you make decisions, help you to work towards better relationships with those around you, or live a life according to what is important to you.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and during these times we may develop patterns, thoughts and behaviours that can become unhelpful or tough to challenge. Counselling and psychotherapy can help you explore and understand patterns that have emerged in your life and provides an opportunity to work through these. It can help to relieve pain, depression or anxiety, help you make decisions, help you to work towards better relationships with those around you, or live a life according to what is important to you.
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Sharlene Rudd
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
A warm welcome. I work with people who have felt dismissed, misunderstood or pathologised, particularly individuals navigating identity, trauma and neurodivergence. Alongside private practice, I’ve worked in CAMHS supporting young people in severe mental health crisis, deepening my understanding of distress and the importance of attunement, patience and safety. Through both lived experience and clinical training, I aim to offer a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood and supported as the unique person you are.
A warm welcome. I work with people who have felt dismissed, misunderstood or pathologised, particularly individuals navigating identity, trauma and neurodivergence. Alongside private practice, I’ve worked in CAMHS supporting young people in severe mental health crisis, deepening my understanding of distress and the importance of attunement, patience and safety. Through both lived experience and clinical training, I aim to offer a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood and supported as the unique person you are.
01246 956552 View 01246 956552
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Dr Jennifer Kelly
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I’m Jen, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years' experience working in adult mental health. Sometimes we all need a bit of help to make sense of what life throws at us, or to cope with difficult feelings. If you’re struggling with anxiety or low mood, relationship problems, or coming to terms with difficult past experiences, then psychological therapy might be for you. I work with people with a wide range of difficulties and complex needs, from age 16 upwards. You can be sure that therapy with me will be confidential, and you will be treated with non-judgemental respect and compassion.
Hello, I’m Jen, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years' experience working in adult mental health. Sometimes we all need a bit of help to make sense of what life throws at us, or to cope with difficult feelings. If you’re struggling with anxiety or low mood, relationship problems, or coming to terms with difficult past experiences, then psychological therapy might be for you. I work with people with a wide range of difficulties and complex needs, from age 16 upwards. You can be sure that therapy with me will be confidential, and you will be treated with non-judgemental respect and compassion.
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Rachel Evans
Psychologist, PhD, AFBPSsS
Serves Area
I’m Dr Rachel Evans PhD; a chartered psychologist who specialises in eating disorder recovery. This career choice was inspired by my own struggle with bulimia and orthorexia and experience of recovery. I know how it feels when everything you think and do is ruled by thoughts of food and weight, that often feel out of your control. I also know how wonderful and joyful life is on the other side of your illness. I developed the Nourish 1:1 Program to be the support I need - it’s an empowering combination of therapy, coaching and mentoring, combining nutritional rehabilitation, hypnotherapy, emotional freedom technique and more.
I’m Dr Rachel Evans PhD; a chartered psychologist who specialises in eating disorder recovery. This career choice was inspired by my own struggle with bulimia and orthorexia and experience of recovery. I know how it feels when everything you think and do is ruled by thoughts of food and weight, that often feel out of your control. I also know how wonderful and joyful life is on the other side of your illness. I developed the Nourish 1:1 Program to be the support I need - it’s an empowering combination of therapy, coaching and mentoring, combining nutritional rehabilitation, hypnotherapy, emotional freedom technique and more.
01332 529039 View 01332 529039
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Debbie Coxon Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
You may seek therapeutic support for many reasons especially when life throws you a curved ball. Bereavement or loss, trauma, anxiety and depression can all affect us in different ways. When negative thought patterns, behaviours and emotions become too intense it can affect daily life and impact relationships. I offer emotional support that is impartial and non-judgmental, together we will explore the context for your worries by identifying the underlying causes and make real progress towards your goals in a sensitive way. My name is Debbie and I am a fully qualified, insured Integrative Psychotherapist.
You may seek therapeutic support for many reasons especially when life throws you a curved ball. Bereavement or loss, trauma, anxiety and depression can all affect us in different ways. When negative thought patterns, behaviours and emotions become too intense it can affect daily life and impact relationships. I offer emotional support that is impartial and non-judgmental, together we will explore the context for your worries by identifying the underlying causes and make real progress towards your goals in a sensitive way. My name is Debbie and I am a fully qualified, insured Integrative Psychotherapist.
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Gemma Daniel
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Welcome to my profile. My name is Gemma and I am an Integrative Psychotherapist. In my private practice, I work with children, adolescents, parents and professionals online. I offer 1:1 sessions to children aged 7+ (due to the nature of online work). I work creatively through play, art and sand to explore what the roots of the problems are. I am guided by you and your child and aim to provide change, guidance and any support that can help you and your family. I work with parents, by themselves and with your child. Within these sessions, I offer a space where we think through in-depth what might be going on for you and your child.
Welcome to my profile. My name is Gemma and I am an Integrative Psychotherapist. In my private practice, I work with children, adolescents, parents and professionals online. I offer 1:1 sessions to children aged 7+ (due to the nature of online work). I work creatively through play, art and sand to explore what the roots of the problems are. I am guided by you and your child and aim to provide change, guidance and any support that can help you and your family. I work with parents, by themselves and with your child. Within these sessions, I offer a space where we think through in-depth what might be going on for you and your child.
07797 790057 View 07797 790057
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Dandelions Bereavement Support
Counsellor, PsychD, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
At Dandelions we know what it is like when your whole world is turned upside down by the loss of a loved one. Grief taints every aspect of your life, even parts of it that didn't involve the person that has died, and the intense variety of emotions can feel overwhelming. You may find yourself wondering where to begin in putting your life back together, perhaps you're not sure you want to. At Dandelions we are here to care, listen and be with you through your grief process; to help you work out who you now are in light of the loss and to gain the confidence to deal with life as it now is.
At Dandelions we know what it is like when your whole world is turned upside down by the loss of a loved one. Grief taints every aspect of your life, even parts of it that didn't involve the person that has died, and the intense variety of emotions can feel overwhelming. You may find yourself wondering where to begin in putting your life back together, perhaps you're not sure you want to. At Dandelions we are here to care, listen and be with you through your grief process; to help you work out who you now are in light of the loss and to gain the confidence to deal with life as it now is.
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Jeanette Barratt
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
If you have found your way here I appreciate you are reaching out for support. Taking the first step to reaching out to someone; especially a stranger takes courage. Maybe you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, experiencing a life transition: divorce, grief, becoming a parent, children leaving home. Unable to find the strength to cope with change and difficult decisions. Counselling can be a life changing experience; our present struggles and feelings can be a turning point towards a new direction. Counselling is a collaborative task and it is my endeavour to travel alongside you on your journey as you discover new ways to move forward
If you have found your way here I appreciate you are reaching out for support. Taking the first step to reaching out to someone; especially a stranger takes courage. Maybe you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, experiencing a life transition: divorce, grief, becoming a parent, children leaving home. Unable to find the strength to cope with change and difficult decisions. Counselling can be a life changing experience; our present struggles and feelings can be a turning point towards a new direction. Counselling is a collaborative task and it is my endeavour to travel alongside you on your journey as you discover new ways to move forward
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Tracey Sheldon
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Belper DE56
Not accepting new clients
Hello. I am an experienced, UKCP qualified and accredited psychotherapist and work with both individuals, and couples. My training as an Integrative Psychotherapist draws from a variety of relational psychotherapy approaches and holds the philosophy that change can happen within the therapeutic relationship.
Hello. I am an experienced, UKCP qualified and accredited psychotherapist and work with both individuals, and couples. My training as an Integrative Psychotherapist draws from a variety of relational psychotherapy approaches and holds the philosophy that change can happen within the therapeutic relationship.
020 4538 3915 View 020 4538 3915

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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.