Female Counselling in Bicester

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Heidi Ryan
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Bicester OX26
Are you anxious, frustrated or have something missing from your life? Would you like to gain confidence, feel more in control or come to terms with your experiences? With sensitivity, I offer you a place to feel heard and share the things you worry will burdening others. Together, we will explore how your experiences are affecting you and find better ways to manage your concerns. We can identify what is important to you and empower you to live a more authentic and fulfilling life. We can also practice a range of anxiety reducing techniques to help you feel better and build resilience.
Are you anxious, frustrated or have something missing from your life? Would you like to gain confidence, feel more in control or come to terms with your experiences? With sensitivity, I offer you a place to feel heard and share the things you worry will burdening others. Together, we will explore how your experiences are affecting you and find better ways to manage your concerns. We can identify what is important to you and empower you to live a more authentic and fulfilling life. We can also practice a range of anxiety reducing techniques to help you feel better and build resilience.
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June Morton
Counsellor, MBACP
Bicester OX26
What brings you to counselling? This is what I need to know, to get an understanding of how I can help you. My Clients come with a sense of helplessness or hopelessness borne from Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Relationship difficulties, Overwhelm, Trauma or Guilt. These are only a few of the problems that I help through therapy. I’m an experienced qualified Counsellor who encourages my clients to be gently curious about the “hows and whys” of their suffering. Therapy is an opportunity for clients to explore themselves and their behaviours, in a safe space.
What brings you to counselling? This is what I need to know, to get an understanding of how I can help you. My Clients come with a sense of helplessness or hopelessness borne from Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Relationship difficulties, Overwhelm, Trauma or Guilt. These are only a few of the problems that I help through therapy. I’m an experienced qualified Counsellor who encourages my clients to be gently curious about the “hows and whys” of their suffering. Therapy is an opportunity for clients to explore themselves and their behaviours, in a safe space.
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Zoe Bell
Counsellor, MBACP
Bicester OX25
Hello and welcome. Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed right now? Or are you a parent/carer trying to find help for your anxious child? I am an experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor who works with adults & teens aged 11+. I offer a calm and accepting, confidential space for my clients to look at things that currently feel difficult for them. Together we explore these and I will support you to make sense of what is happening using both talking therapies and creative activities depending on your preferences. We will work together to find out what it is you wish to change and how you can create those changes for a better life
Hello and welcome. Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed right now? Or are you a parent/carer trying to find help for your anxious child? I am an experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor who works with adults & teens aged 11+. I offer a calm and accepting, confidential space for my clients to look at things that currently feel difficult for them. Together we explore these and I will support you to make sense of what is happening using both talking therapies and creative activities depending on your preferences. We will work together to find out what it is you wish to change and how you can create those changes for a better life
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Ewa (Eva) Kearl
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Bicester OX26
I am Qualified Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist, dedicated to helping every individual thrive in their own way, according to their specific need. Tailored to each individual I use varieties of therapeutic treatments including Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Transactional Analyses, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), also relaxation techniques.
I am Qualified Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist, dedicated to helping every individual thrive in their own way, according to their specific need. Tailored to each individual I use varieties of therapeutic treatments including Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Transactional Analyses, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), also relaxation techniques.
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The Nurture Works
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Bicester OX27
The Nurture Works are based in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Our founder, Jenna Goodgame, has over 20 years of therapeutic, educational and diagnostic experience. Alongside a passion for working with individuals and families The Nurture Works also offer supervision to clinicians, lecture at a number of educational establishments and offer consultancy. We have both a personal and professional passion in working with Neuro-Divergence and are trained to deliver ADOS, ADI-R and ADHD assessments.
The Nurture Works are based in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Our founder, Jenna Goodgame, has over 20 years of therapeutic, educational and diagnostic experience. Alongside a passion for working with individuals and families The Nurture Works also offer supervision to clinicians, lecture at a number of educational establishments and offer consultancy. We have both a personal and professional passion in working with Neuro-Divergence and are trained to deliver ADOS, ADI-R and ADHD assessments.
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Hannah Gattrell
Counsellor, MBACP
Bicester OX26
Waitlist for new clients
I can support you if you are struggling to make sense of your identity, your relationships, or distressing changes in your life. I offer integrative humanistic therapy both online and face to face. Get in touch for a free 15 minute introductory call. You may wish to make sense of childhood and how its challenges still affect you. You may need to explore a new understanding of yourself as neuro-divergent. You may be processing questions about gender or sexuality. These thoughts can feel scary to voice to family and friends. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to explore these feelings.
I can support you if you are struggling to make sense of your identity, your relationships, or distressing changes in your life. I offer integrative humanistic therapy both online and face to face. Get in touch for a free 15 minute introductory call. You may wish to make sense of childhood and how its challenges still affect you. You may need to explore a new understanding of yourself as neuro-divergent. You may be processing questions about gender or sexuality. These thoughts can feel scary to voice to family and friends. I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to explore these feelings.
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Tanya Dunlop
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Bicester OX26
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a commitment to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing, growth, and self-understanding. I hold an MSc and Clinical Diploma in Person-Centred Psychotherapy. I have also undertaken additional training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy which allows me to offer short-term, solution-focused sessions for those who are looking for time-limited therapy. I am an accredited member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a commitment to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing, growth, and self-understanding. I hold an MSc and Clinical Diploma in Person-Centred Psychotherapy. I have also undertaken additional training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy which allows me to offer short-term, solution-focused sessions for those who are looking for time-limited therapy. I am an accredited member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
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Dew Therapy - Rasa Motiejune
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Bicester OX26
I am a UKCP registered Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, offering: Individual, Family and Couples therapy for people of all ages and psychological difficulties. I have been continuously working in NHS and private since 2007. I use ideas from the Systemic and Family Therapy schools, CBT, DBT and mindfulness. I am particularly interested in Attachment Narrative Therapy (ANT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approaches which concentrate on creating strong attachment and connected relationships. I believe that each day we "dance", sometimes we "dance" alone, other times we "dance" together with our partners or family members.
I am a UKCP registered Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, offering: Individual, Family and Couples therapy for people of all ages and psychological difficulties. I have been continuously working in NHS and private since 2007. I use ideas from the Systemic and Family Therapy schools, CBT, DBT and mindfulness. I am particularly interested in Attachment Narrative Therapy (ANT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approaches which concentrate on creating strong attachment and connected relationships. I believe that each day we "dance", sometimes we "dance" alone, other times we "dance" together with our partners or family members.
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Hudson Therapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Bicester OX27
Scrolling through counsellor profiles can be exhausting. Often, it comes down to whether you feel a spark of connection, maybe to their photo, or even just the first line that makes you want to read on. The truth is, therapy is a deeply personal experience, and the most meaningful work happens when it’s tailored to you and your life, and you can build that trusting relationship with your therapist. I’m Sarah, and I would like to help you make that difference in your life by exploring what’s holding you back, understanding yourself more deeply, and finding ways to move forward that feel authentic for you
Scrolling through counsellor profiles can be exhausting. Often, it comes down to whether you feel a spark of connection, maybe to their photo, or even just the first line that makes you want to read on. The truth is, therapy is a deeply personal experience, and the most meaningful work happens when it’s tailored to you and your life, and you can build that trusting relationship with your therapist. I’m Sarah, and I would like to help you make that difference in your life by exploring what’s holding you back, understanding yourself more deeply, and finding ways to move forward that feel authentic for you
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Naseem Sarbatta-Walia
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Bicester OX26
“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” – Carl Jung As a Trauma Counsellor graduating from the Metanoia Institute, London, I pride my practice on fostering the ‘real’ relationship—a reflective and reflexive therapeutic alliance rooted in authenticity and trust. With nearly two decades of frontline experience in safeguarding across Local Authorities, my approach is client-led: working with, not doing to.
“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” – Carl Jung As a Trauma Counsellor graduating from the Metanoia Institute, London, I pride my practice on fostering the ‘real’ relationship—a reflective and reflexive therapeutic alliance rooted in authenticity and trust. With nearly two decades of frontline experience in safeguarding across Local Authorities, my approach is client-led: working with, not doing to.
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Tammy Wachter
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Bicester OX25
I provide psychological assessments and therapy for adults experiencing emotional difficulties such as: ​ Anxiety disorders (obsessive compulsive disorder, generalised anxiety, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety) , ​ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (for single or multiple traumas) , ​ Childhood trauma , ​ Mood difficulties (e.g. depression, mood instability) ​ Relationship difficulties, ​ Personality disorders, ​ Self-harming behaviours, ​ Eating disorders, ​ Low self-esteem.
I provide psychological assessments and therapy for adults experiencing emotional difficulties such as: ​ Anxiety disorders (obsessive compulsive disorder, generalised anxiety, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety) , ​ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (for single or multiple traumas) , ​ Childhood trauma , ​ Mood difficulties (e.g. depression, mood instability) ​ Relationship difficulties, ​ Personality disorders, ​ Self-harming behaviours, ​ Eating disorders, ​ Low self-esteem.
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Lisa Ann Bradford
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Bicester OX26
Life can be challenging and at times we may not have the capacity to deal with everything going on. I have created the garden room in Launton, the village I live in, where the outdoors comes in to promote healing. Private and overlooking its own garden, it’s a peaceful space within which to work through what is troubling you at this time.
Life can be challenging and at times we may not have the capacity to deal with everything going on. I have created the garden room in Launton, the village I live in, where the outdoors comes in to promote healing. Private and overlooking its own garden, it’s a peaceful space within which to work through what is troubling you at this time.
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The Launton Listening Lodge
Counsellor, MBACP
Bicester OX26
Hi I’m Sarah, a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I run a quiet private practice from Launton with free parking, where I provide confidential in-person counselling to adults. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice as I believe this is what enables us to heal. As my client, you are my priority and I strive to offer a therapeutic relationship where there is mutual trust, you feel heard, understood and valued, as a whole unique person. I understand how daunting deciding to see a counsellor can be. Often it’s the first difficult step, especially if you have never experienced counselling before.
Hi I’m Sarah, a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I run a quiet private practice from Launton with free parking, where I provide confidential in-person counselling to adults. The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice as I believe this is what enables us to heal. As my client, you are my priority and I strive to offer a therapeutic relationship where there is mutual trust, you feel heard, understood and valued, as a whole unique person. I understand how daunting deciding to see a counsellor can be. Often it’s the first difficult step, especially if you have never experienced counselling before.
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Nadine Thorne
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or misunderstood? Do you often feel like you're masking just to get through the day? You may be exploring your identity as a neurodivergent person, living with autism, ADHD, or PDA, and struggling to find a space where you feel genuinely understood. I offer a neurodivergent-affirming space where you can unmask, be fully yourself, and explore whatever you're facing—without pressure or judgment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or misunderstood? Do you often feel like you're masking just to get through the day? You may be exploring your identity as a neurodivergent person, living with autism, ADHD, or PDA, and struggling to find a space where you feel genuinely understood. I offer a neurodivergent-affirming space where you can unmask, be fully yourself, and explore whatever you're facing—without pressure or judgment.
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Dr Jess Page
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience of working within mental health settings for over 13 years. I work with people with a range of difficulties and all ages, including children, adolescents, adults and older adults. I work collaboratively with clients to develop a shared understanding of their current difficulties and to support them to work towards their goals. I believe it is important to build a safe and trusting space where a person can feel able to express themselves without fear of judgement.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience of working within mental health settings for over 13 years. I work with people with a range of difficulties and all ages, including children, adolescents, adults and older adults. I work collaboratively with clients to develop a shared understanding of their current difficulties and to support them to work towards their goals. I believe it is important to build a safe and trusting space where a person can feel able to express themselves without fear of judgement.
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Anne Calleja
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
I utilise a blend of positive psychotherapeutic enquiry and solution focussed approaches, to identify and reframe the cause of limiting beliefs and behaviours. I tailor my approach and work with individuals and couples. Whether you need to overcome a traumatic experience, difficulties in relationships, self esteem, anxiety or coaching to provide skills to transition through life, manage a situation or perform at your best. Building an independent, safe and trusting environment for you to explore issues and challenges in life: both work and/or personal is important for me.
I utilise a blend of positive psychotherapeutic enquiry and solution focussed approaches, to identify and reframe the cause of limiting beliefs and behaviours. I tailor my approach and work with individuals and couples. Whether you need to overcome a traumatic experience, difficulties in relationships, self esteem, anxiety or coaching to provide skills to transition through life, manage a situation or perform at your best. Building an independent, safe and trusting environment for you to explore issues and challenges in life: both work and/or personal is important for me.
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Emma Bagnall Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I provide psychodynamic psychotherapy therapy to adult individuals both in-person and online. I practice in a gentle, collaborative way, at all times working in your best interests
I provide psychodynamic psychotherapy therapy to adult individuals both in-person and online. I practice in a gentle, collaborative way, at all times working in your best interests
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Emanuela Vita
Counsellor, PTUK
Serves Area
Play is the child’s nature medium of self-expression – It is essential for development. In the play therapy sessions, the child has opportunity to ‘play out’ their feelings and problems. The intervention has a significant impact on how children view themselves and their future success as students, members of the community, family members, and human beings. Children sometimes experience difficulties and present challenging behaviours. I may contribute to their soul’s playfulness and lightness through the play. Therapeutic intervention plan using non-directive and Integrative Holistic Play Therapy.
Play is the child’s nature medium of self-expression – It is essential for development. In the play therapy sessions, the child has opportunity to ‘play out’ their feelings and problems. The intervention has a significant impact on how children view themselves and their future success as students, members of the community, family members, and human beings. Children sometimes experience difficulties and present challenging behaviours. I may contribute to their soul’s playfulness and lightness through the play. Therapeutic intervention plan using non-directive and Integrative Holistic Play Therapy.
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Ali Shepherd
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello I'm Ali . We can at times , find ourselves needing the opportunity to share what we are thinking and feeling and wanting someone to listen to us and truly hear what we are saying . In sessions my aim is to offer a safe , non-judgemental , confidential space , my full attention and support for you to be truly heard. I offer  warmth and honesty so that we can work together and build a trusting therapeutic relationship.
Hello I'm Ali . We can at times , find ourselves needing the opportunity to share what we are thinking and feeling and wanting someone to listen to us and truly hear what we are saying . In sessions my aim is to offer a safe , non-judgemental , confidential space , my full attention and support for you to be truly heard. I offer  warmth and honesty so that we can work together and build a trusting therapeutic relationship.
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Sian Thrasher
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
CBT is a practical, present-focused and collaborative approach aimed at understanding problems in terms of the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. We will develop a list of personalised, time-limited treatment goals, and strategies for change. This approach can be used to help anyone, irrespective of ability, culture, race or gender.
CBT is a practical, present-focused and collaborative approach aimed at understanding problems in terms of the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. We will develop a list of personalised, time-limited treatment goals, and strategies for change. This approach can be used to help anyone, irrespective of ability, culture, race or gender.
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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.