Female Counsellors in Biddenham
I’m Kerry Batten, a registered BACP therapist with a psychodynamic approach. I work with individuals, couples, and those in other relationships, supporting a deeper understanding of how past experiences can influence present emotions, behaviours, and relationships. I offer a safe, reflective space to explore difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma (including sexual trauma) and grief. In our work together we may begin to notice unconscious patterns of feeling, thinking and relating, and how these show themselves both within yourself and in your relationships with others.
I’m Kerry Batten, a registered BACP therapist with a psychodynamic approach. I work with individuals, couples, and those in other relationships, supporting a deeper understanding of how past experiences can influence present emotions, behaviours, and relationships. I offer a safe, reflective space to explore difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma (including sexual trauma) and grief. In our work together we may begin to notice unconscious patterns of feeling, thinking and relating, and how these show themselves both within yourself and in your relationships with others.
I have trained in Psychodynamic Counselling, Psychotherapeutic Counselling and Somatic Skills for Trauma. Through understanding how past events colour our view of the world and ourselves we can understand how to make progress towards a different outcome. If you feel stuck and are looking for more autonomy and agency, I can help.
I have experience of working with some common mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, and also some personality disorders, neurodiversity, and the anxieties and challenges that can come alongside this.
I am also qualified to supervise my peers in line with their professional registration.
I have trained in Psychodynamic Counselling, Psychotherapeutic Counselling and Somatic Skills for Trauma. Through understanding how past events colour our view of the world and ourselves we can understand how to make progress towards a different outcome. If you feel stuck and are looking for more autonomy and agency, I can help.
I have experience of working with some common mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, and also some personality disorders, neurodiversity, and the anxieties and challenges that can come alongside this.
I am also qualified to supervise my peers in line with their professional registration.
Thinking about counselling can feel like a big step. You might be used to coping on your own or putting other people first, so having a space that’s just for you can feel unfamiliar at first.
I offer a warm, relaxed, and non-judgmental space where you can talk things through at your own pace.
I have experience in working with people who are going through changes in life - whether that’s shifts in relationships, loss, retirement, or simply a feeling that something isn’t quite right anymore. It could be a time of reflection or wondering “what now?” - and counselling can help you explore that.
Thinking about counselling can feel like a big step. You might be used to coping on your own or putting other people first, so having a space that’s just for you can feel unfamiliar at first.
I offer a warm, relaxed, and non-judgmental space where you can talk things through at your own pace.
I have experience in working with people who are going through changes in life - whether that’s shifts in relationships, loss, retirement, or simply a feeling that something isn’t quite right anymore. It could be a time of reflection or wondering “what now?” - and counselling can help you explore that.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or carrying emotions that are hard to name. Perhaps you’re navigating identity, relationship tensions, cultural expectations, or long‑standing patterns that leave you unsure of yourself. Many people seek therapy because they want clarity, steadiness, and a space where they don’t have to explain their background or justify their feelings. You may be longing to feel understood, supported, and more grounded as you make sense of your inner world and move toward a more confident, connected way of being, with room to breathe and grow as you explore who you are becoming.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or carrying emotions that are hard to name. Perhaps you’re navigating identity, relationship tensions, cultural expectations, or long‑standing patterns that leave you unsure of yourself. Many people seek therapy because they want clarity, steadiness, and a space where they don’t have to explain their background or justify their feelings. You may be longing to feel understood, supported, and more grounded as you make sense of your inner world and move toward a more confident, connected way of being, with room to breathe and grow as you explore who you are becoming.
My goal is to bring transformation and restore your sense of well-being. I'll help you understand what’s hindering you and how to create the life you want to live. This can include reducing anxiety, moving on from past trauma, over-coming depression and moving through grief.
My goal is to bring transformation and restore your sense of well-being. I'll help you understand what’s hindering you and how to create the life you want to live. This can include reducing anxiety, moving on from past trauma, over-coming depression and moving through grief.
I specialise in working with adults and young people experiencing anxiety (including general, social and health anxiety), as well as people facing the challenges of bereavement, infertility, relationship breakdown and other forms of life crisis.
I specialise in working with adults and young people experiencing anxiety (including general, social and health anxiety), as well as people facing the challenges of bereavement, infertility, relationship breakdown and other forms of life crisis.
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Welcome to Counselling Alliance. We are a professional team of counsellors and clinical supervisors with a wide range of experience in various different areas of mental health. We offer a welcoming environment to each of our clients and pride ourselves on our ethics, abilities, honesty and integrity. We offer support to clients struggling with areas, such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, unhelpful patterns of behaviour, questioning your sense of self, bereavement, ADHD, ASD, LD & LGBTQIA.. If you don’t see your particular subject listed, don’t worry just get in touch!!
Welcome to Counselling Alliance. We are a professional team of counsellors and clinical supervisors with a wide range of experience in various different areas of mental health. We offer a welcoming environment to each of our clients and pride ourselves on our ethics, abilities, honesty and integrity. We offer support to clients struggling with areas, such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, unhelpful patterns of behaviour, questioning your sense of self, bereavement, ADHD, ASD, LD & LGBTQIA.. If you don’t see your particular subject listed, don’t worry just get in touch!!
Welcome! I am a British Asian committed psychotherapist and supervisor working for many years across all ages. My training and experience enable me to work with varied issues including complex trauma and in many different ways, finding the best approach for you. I have been delivering training to organisations and therapists and have been a member of an Associate Parliamentary Group on children in care and delivered a presentation at the House of Lords. Many people come with underlying childhood issues including abuse and some like to work with someone that has an understanding of the impact of racism, culture and identity.
Welcome! I am a British Asian committed psychotherapist and supervisor working for many years across all ages. My training and experience enable me to work with varied issues including complex trauma and in many different ways, finding the best approach for you. I have been delivering training to organisations and therapists and have been a member of an Associate Parliamentary Group on children in care and delivered a presentation at the House of Lords. Many people come with underlying childhood issues including abuse and some like to work with someone that has an understanding of the impact of racism, culture and identity.
Nicola Wainer is a highly experienced Psychotherapist with a Master's Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, a diploma in adult Psychodynamic Therapy, and a diploma in Supervision. With over ten years of experience across diverse settings, working with people of all ages.
She is the in-house therapist and reflective supervisor for several Looked After Children’s Homes, supporting residents and staff both onsite and remotely. Her services include individual therapy (open-ended and solution-focused), reflective practice, supervision, and consultation, all tailored to meet the varied needs of individuals and organisations.
Nicola Wainer is a highly experienced Psychotherapist with a Master's Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, a diploma in adult Psychodynamic Therapy, and a diploma in Supervision. With over ten years of experience across diverse settings, working with people of all ages.
She is the in-house therapist and reflective supervisor for several Looked After Children’s Homes, supporting residents and staff both onsite and remotely. Her services include individual therapy (open-ended and solution-focused), reflective practice, supervision, and consultation, all tailored to meet the varied needs of individuals and organisations.
Do you struggle with focus, procrastination, or emotional overwhelm? I support people whose minds are often in hyperdrive, especially those with ADHD and/or anxiety. Over time, living this way can put strain on your relationships, wear down your self-esteem, and drain the joy from life. I offer a space where you don't have to mask and where you'll be supported by someone who has been there personally, and who brings a strong grounding in the research on both ADHD and anxiety. Together we'll work towards more ease and clarity, and a steadier trust in yourself.
Do you struggle with focus, procrastination, or emotional overwhelm? I support people whose minds are often in hyperdrive, especially those with ADHD and/or anxiety. Over time, living this way can put strain on your relationships, wear down your self-esteem, and drain the joy from life. I offer a space where you don't have to mask and where you'll be supported by someone who has been there personally, and who brings a strong grounding in the research on both ADHD and anxiety. Together we'll work towards more ease and clarity, and a steadier trust in yourself.
Our warm and experienced team offer counselling and psychotherapy to Adults, Couples and children aged 4- 18.
We offer low cost one to one sessions to Adults and young people aged 14 upwards. This is via our counsellors completing their training. Our session fees for low cost are between £15-£20 depending on your circumstances. We can support with anxiety, low mood, loss and bereavement, school and study stress, family issues, relationships and more.
Our warm and experienced team offer counselling and psychotherapy to Adults, Couples and children aged 4- 18.
We offer low cost one to one sessions to Adults and young people aged 14 upwards. This is via our counsellors completing their training. Our session fees for low cost are between £15-£20 depending on your circumstances. We can support with anxiety, low mood, loss and bereavement, school and study stress, family issues, relationships and more.
I work psychoanalytically which involves paying particular attention to the words spoken and can reveal the unconscious processes that drive us. Each individual has their own unique response to their own upbringing and life’s circumstances.
Life may seem overwhelming and out of control following a recent event or trauma. Talking to someone and being fully listened to, without being judged, can be the start of a process of coming to terms with difficult and traumatic experiences.
I work psychoanalytically which involves paying particular attention to the words spoken and can reveal the unconscious processes that drive us. Each individual has their own unique response to their own upbringing and life’s circumstances.
Life may seem overwhelming and out of control following a recent event or trauma. Talking to someone and being fully listened to, without being judged, can be the start of a process of coming to terms with difficult and traumatic experiences.
I believe that counselling provides an opportunity for people facing difficult challenges in their lives to talk through their feelings and be empowered to find their own solutions in a safe and relaxed environment and at a pace, they are comfortable with. I listen to people empathetically in a non-judgemental manner to assist them to look at their problems.
I believe that counselling provides an opportunity for people facing difficult challenges in their lives to talk through their feelings and be empowered to find their own solutions in a safe and relaxed environment and at a pace, they are comfortable with. I listen to people empathetically in a non-judgemental manner to assist them to look at their problems.
I offer a calm, supportive environment where you can be yourself, even if you’re unsure how you feel or where to begin. My work is person-centred, grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own life and that, given the right conditions, growth and change can unfold naturally.
Many people I work with describe feeling persistently low, anxious, or emotionally disconnected. You may find it hard to trust your feelings, downplay your needs, or feel uncertain about your sense of self or direction. Perhaps you’ve become used to coping quietly or managing things alone, but this way of being is starting to feel unsustainable.
I offer a calm, supportive environment where you can be yourself, even if you’re unsure how you feel or where to begin. My work is person-centred, grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own life and that, given the right conditions, growth and change can unfold naturally.
Many people I work with describe feeling persistently low, anxious, or emotionally disconnected. You may find it hard to trust your feelings, downplay your needs, or feel uncertain about your sense of self or direction. Perhaps you’ve become used to coping quietly or managing things alone, but this way of being is starting to feel unsustainable.
Have you lost someone you love, and found it hard to know how to carry on? Grief can be one of the most painful and isolating experiences we face, and it takes courage to reach out. I want you to know you don't have to go through it alone. I am a qualified Forensic and Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC, with extensive experience across the NHS and private practice. I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can be fully heard, and begin to find your way through loss at a pace that feels right for you. There is no timeline and no right way to grieve. Our work is not about forgetting or "moving on."
Have you lost someone you love, and found it hard to know how to carry on? Grief can be one of the most painful and isolating experiences we face, and it takes courage to reach out. I want you to know you don't have to go through it alone. I am a qualified Forensic and Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC, with extensive experience across the NHS and private practice. I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can be fully heard, and begin to find your way through loss at a pace that feels right for you. There is no timeline and no right way to grieve. Our work is not about forgetting or "moving on."
Many of my clients are looking for meaning and a way through their current struggles, want strategies for expressing themselves and their needs in relationships, are rediscovering themselves after loss, separation or significant life changes, and live with minoritised identities such as neurodivergence, sex, gender and romantic identities.
Many of my clients are looking for meaning and a way through their current struggles, want strategies for expressing themselves and their needs in relationships, are rediscovering themselves after loss, separation or significant life changes, and live with minoritised identities such as neurodivergence, sex, gender and romantic identities.
You might feel stuck despite doing everything “right”. You may struggle with trauma, eating difficulties, intrusive thoughts, or a harsh inner critic that’s hard to switch off. Many of my clients are deep thinkers who feel responsible for everything and exhausted by it. You might look like you’re coping on the outside, while internally feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. I offer structured therapy and EMDR intensives to help you understand what’s keeping you stuck
You might feel stuck despite doing everything “right”. You may struggle with trauma, eating difficulties, intrusive thoughts, or a harsh inner critic that’s hard to switch off. Many of my clients are deep thinkers who feel responsible for everything and exhausted by it. You might look like you’re coping on the outside, while internally feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. I offer structured therapy and EMDR intensives to help you understand what’s keeping you stuck
Do you feel like you are trying your best but your best is never good enough?
Do you have children with SEND who make you question all the parenting advice you have read?
Do you want to feel more grounded and connected to your family?
I have been working with families for over 15 years and I really know how challenging family life can be. As a mum myself, I am passionate about supporting parents to feel heard and empowered.
I offer a space for parents to explore and understand their feelings and experiences to help ease tensions and anxiety and move forwards with confidence.
Do you feel like you are trying your best but your best is never good enough?
Do you have children with SEND who make you question all the parenting advice you have read?
Do you want to feel more grounded and connected to your family?
I have been working with families for over 15 years and I really know how challenging family life can be. As a mum myself, I am passionate about supporting parents to feel heard and empowered.
I offer a space for parents to explore and understand their feelings and experiences to help ease tensions and anxiety and move forwards with confidence.
As a person-centred counsellor, I understand how important it is to feel truly heard, accepted, and understood. I offer a warm, genuine, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions safely and at your own pace.
The person-centred approach is built on the belief that you are the expert in your own life. I won't tell you what to do or offer quick fixes, I will walk alongside you with empathy, honesty, and respect, helping you connect more deeply with your own inner resources and sense of self.
As a person-centred counsellor, I understand how important it is to feel truly heard, accepted, and understood. I offer a warm, genuine, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions safely and at your own pace.
The person-centred approach is built on the belief that you are the expert in your own life. I won't tell you what to do or offer quick fixes, I will walk alongside you with empathy, honesty, and respect, helping you connect more deeply with your own inner resources and sense of self.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to cope with your current situation?
Perhaps you’re finding it hard to make time for yourself or struggling to relate to others. Whether you are a professional facing work-related pressures or a young person navigating life’s challenges, I offer a supportive space where you don’t have to face things alone.
I provide a confidential, empathic, and non-judgemental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. My aim is to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered as you navigate difficulties, transitions, or periods of change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to cope with your current situation?
Perhaps you’re finding it hard to make time for yourself or struggling to relate to others. Whether you are a professional facing work-related pressures or a young person navigating life’s challenges, I offer a supportive space where you don’t have to face things alone.
I provide a confidential, empathic, and non-judgemental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. My aim is to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered as you navigate difficulties, transitions, or periods of change.
Nearby Female Counsellors Searches for Biddenham
- Ampthill
- Bedford
- Biggleswade
- Higham Ferrers
- Kempston
- Newport Pagnell
- Olney
- Rushden
- Saint Neots
- Sandy
- Shefford
- Woburn
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.