Female Counselling in Bitton

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Charlene Wolf
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a qualified integrative Counsellor offering in person and online sessions. I offer a warm, compassionate approach in a non judgemental space. I have experience working with bereavement, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic pain, life transitions and behavioural psychology.
I am a qualified integrative Counsellor offering in person and online sessions. I offer a warm, compassionate approach in a non judgemental space. I have experience working with bereavement, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic pain, life transitions and behavioural psychology.
0117 463 3721 View 0117 463 3721
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April Runciman
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from masking your needs to fit in? Perhaps you're navigating the emotional weight of a recent diagnosis — your own or your child’s — and looking for space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with who you are. Have you always felt different? Are you curious about exploring your identity in relation to neurodiversity and neurotypicality? I know how lonely it can feel to navigate systems that weren’t built with your mind in mind. I offer a compassionate, neuroaffirmative space where your experiences are validated.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from masking your needs to fit in? Perhaps you're navigating the emotional weight of a recent diagnosis — your own or your child’s — and looking for space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with who you are. Have you always felt different? Are you curious about exploring your identity in relation to neurodiversity and neurotypicality? I know how lonely it can feel to navigate systems that weren’t built with your mind in mind. I offer a compassionate, neuroaffirmative space where your experiences are validated.
0117 463 4295 View 0117 463 4295
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Alex Joy Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe therapy can be a transformative experience. Whether you have recently been through a difficult or traumatic experience, are feeling lost, low, are struggling with negative self-image, or you just feel it may be helpful to have a space to untangle your thoughts and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, I can hold a safe and non-judgemental space for you. My work is integrative (meaning I draw from different therapy theories), and is client-centred, at your pace, gentle and compassionate.
I believe therapy can be a transformative experience. Whether you have recently been through a difficult or traumatic experience, are feeling lost, low, are struggling with negative self-image, or you just feel it may be helpful to have a space to untangle your thoughts and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, I can hold a safe and non-judgemental space for you. My work is integrative (meaning I draw from different therapy theories), and is client-centred, at your pace, gentle and compassionate.
0117 463 6918 View 0117 463 6918
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Claire Burgoyne
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you struggling with a current issue, past trauma or on-going difficulties and looking for a safe therapeutic relationship to support you? I can work alongside you whilst you tend to emotional wounds and grow self-compassion. You may bring awareness to your internal processes and how these affect your relationship with yourself and others. You may feel less stuck in repetitive patterns and behaviours. Psychotherapy can be a place to grow a sense of inner intuition and develop the connection between mind and body. I offer an empathic, warm and non-judgmental space for you to explore whatever is happening in your life.
Are you struggling with a current issue, past trauma or on-going difficulties and looking for a safe therapeutic relationship to support you? I can work alongside you whilst you tend to emotional wounds and grow self-compassion. You may bring awareness to your internal processes and how these affect your relationship with yourself and others. You may feel less stuck in repetitive patterns and behaviours. Psychotherapy can be a place to grow a sense of inner intuition and develop the connection between mind and body. I offer an empathic, warm and non-judgmental space for you to explore whatever is happening in your life.
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Angelina Lewis
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Offering 1:1 counselling sessions for a range of issues, including relationship and family problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, loss, low self-esteem, or just experiencing a general feeling of dissatisfaction with life. I offer a warm and non-judgmental space to explore whatever is troubling you, big or small, at your own pace. As well as working from my quiet therapy room, I can also offer walk and talk therapy and sessions outside in nature if preferred.
Offering 1:1 counselling sessions for a range of issues, including relationship and family problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, loss, low self-esteem, or just experiencing a general feeling of dissatisfaction with life. I offer a warm and non-judgmental space to explore whatever is troubling you, big or small, at your own pace. As well as working from my quiet therapy room, I can also offer walk and talk therapy and sessions outside in nature if preferred.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Caroline Pantzelioudaki
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I am a qualified integrative Counsellor specialising in Addiction, Anxiety and general relationship issues. I can offer you a calm, warm, compassionate and caring space where you can explore whatever is causing you distress and having a negative impact on your life. Choosing a Counsellor can be very daunting and a big decision. The first step is to realise that if you are reading this then there is something that is affecting you. By sending that initial email or making that call you will be accessing counselling. You are investing in your own well-being.
I am a qualified integrative Counsellor specialising in Addiction, Anxiety and general relationship issues. I can offer you a calm, warm, compassionate and caring space where you can explore whatever is causing you distress and having a negative impact on your life. Choosing a Counsellor can be very daunting and a big decision. The first step is to realise that if you are reading this then there is something that is affecting you. By sending that initial email or making that call you will be accessing counselling. You are investing in your own well-being.
01285 708166 View 01285 708166
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Armi Jones
Counsellor, MBACP
Bath BA1
Hi, I am a psychodynamic counsellor, dual accredited by British Psychoanalytic Council and BACP. I work both online and in-person from my central practice in Bath. Often starting counselling can be unsettling. Maybe you are experiencing difficulties in your relationships with others or yourself, or maybe you are in a crisis. It can be enormously helpful to share what’s going on with someone else, someone who’s trained to look at things differently and who can help you process your thoughts and feelings. This in itself can offer relief from difficult feelings and thoughts and help you move forward in life.
Hi, I am a psychodynamic counsellor, dual accredited by British Psychoanalytic Council and BACP. I work both online and in-person from my central practice in Bath. Often starting counselling can be unsettling. Maybe you are experiencing difficulties in your relationships with others or yourself, or maybe you are in a crisis. It can be enormously helpful to share what’s going on with someone else, someone who’s trained to look at things differently and who can help you process your thoughts and feelings. This in itself can offer relief from difficult feelings and thoughts and help you move forward in life.
01480 775810 View 01480 775810
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Alex Ogando
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS15
Life often feels messy. Sometimes we can get trapped in a storm of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that we just can't figure out how to move through, and we can be left feeling frustrated and helpless. I really understand that, it can be unbearable to feel this way and we can feel worse for not knowing how to 'fix' it. The truth is that you don't need to be fixed - trust me on this. Instead, you are likely at a point where you could do with the right support and guidance to help you listen to what's happening within, and come to understand it in a different way that allows you to move forward.
Life often feels messy. Sometimes we can get trapped in a storm of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that we just can't figure out how to move through, and we can be left feeling frustrated and helpless. I really understand that, it can be unbearable to feel this way and we can feel worse for not knowing how to 'fix' it. The truth is that you don't need to be fixed - trust me on this. Instead, you are likely at a point where you could do with the right support and guidance to help you listen to what's happening within, and come to understand it in a different way that allows you to move forward.
07824 667512 View 07824 667512
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Rachel Stirland
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Bristol BS32
I am a clinical psychologist and cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) therapist with substantial experience working with people who have relational/emotion regulation difficulties and/or complex trauma (with/without a formal diagnosis of personality disorder). My other areas of expertise are chronic self-criticism, perfectionism, dissociation and mood/anxiety difficulties. I welcome anyone who is interested in understanding more about themselves, their relationship patterns and their coping strategies, as well as those who are hoping to process past traumas and/or learn new skills to manage their current difficulties.
I am a clinical psychologist and cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) therapist with substantial experience working with people who have relational/emotion regulation difficulties and/or complex trauma (with/without a formal diagnosis of personality disorder). My other areas of expertise are chronic self-criticism, perfectionism, dissociation and mood/anxiety difficulties. I welcome anyone who is interested in understanding more about themselves, their relationship patterns and their coping strategies, as well as those who are hoping to process past traumas and/or learn new skills to manage their current difficulties.
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sctherapyandwellbeing
Counsellor, MBABCP
Online Only
Hi I am Sheena. As an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I offer various therapeutic approaches to support you with the difficulties that you may be experiencing. The therapeutic approaches that I offer are short and long-term Integrative Counselling, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing). I have Accredited status with BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies).
Hi I am Sheena. As an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I offer various therapeutic approaches to support you with the difficulties that you may be experiencing. The therapeutic approaches that I offer are short and long-term Integrative Counselling, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), CFT (Compassion Focused Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing). I have Accredited status with BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies).
0121 817 7525 View 0121 817 7525
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Talking Healing
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I am a qualified counsellor, mental health nurse (for 13 years) and lecturer in mental health nursing, however, more importantly I am an approachable and non-judgemental person. I work with my clients to help them explore some difficult emotions and experiences as well as to find self-acceptance and resources to manage challenging experiences and emotions. I work in collaboration with my clients where they feel empowered and in control of their therapy journey. I now also offer hypnotherapy as well as coaching (fees for hypnotherapy may vary).
I am a qualified counsellor, mental health nurse (for 13 years) and lecturer in mental health nursing, however, more importantly I am an approachable and non-judgemental person. I work with my clients to help them explore some difficult emotions and experiences as well as to find self-acceptance and resources to manage challenging experiences and emotions. I work in collaboration with my clients where they feel empowered and in control of their therapy journey. I now also offer hypnotherapy as well as coaching (fees for hypnotherapy may vary).
07572 528030 View 07572 528030
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Dr Kiran Spence
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Devizes SN10
I am a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience working in the NHS within adult mental health and physical health services. I am collaborative and flexible in my approach, drawing on a range of approaches to ensure therapy is best suited to your individual needs and goals. I aim to support you to develop an understanding of your difficulties, and develop the necessary strategies to make the changes needed to work towards your goals and values in life.
I am a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience working in the NHS within adult mental health and physical health services. I am collaborative and flexible in my approach, drawing on a range of approaches to ensure therapy is best suited to your individual needs and goals. I aim to support you to develop an understanding of your difficulties, and develop the necessary strategies to make the changes needed to work towards your goals and values in life.
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New Lanes Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Have you decided it’s time to change and you’re looking for someone to talk to who is going to listen without judgement? I have over 8 years experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Have you decided it’s time to change and you’re looking for someone to talk to who is going to listen without judgement? I have over 8 years experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
01747 441379 View 01747 441379
Photo of Phoebe Cole - CWTCH Therapy- Whole Family Wellbeing, Counsellor, MBACP
Do you or your children need support? Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world and still isn't recognised enough for that. Suffering from mum guilt? Struggling with a separation? There is no shame in asking for extra support for any member of your family, so that you can live in a more peaceful home. I specialise in both trauma and neurodiversity. The name 'Cwtch,' inspired by my Welsh heritage, holds a special significance. It encapsulates the essence of a warm embrace that instils a sense of safety in both mind and body—a space I am dedicated to creating for you and your family on your therapeutic journey.
Do you or your children need support? Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world and still isn't recognised enough for that. Suffering from mum guilt? Struggling with a separation? There is no shame in asking for extra support for any member of your family, so that you can live in a more peaceful home. I specialise in both trauma and neurodiversity. The name 'Cwtch,' inspired by my Welsh heritage, holds a special significance. It encapsulates the essence of a warm embrace that instils a sense of safety in both mind and body—a space I am dedicated to creating for you and your family on your therapeutic journey.
01242 503681 View 01242 503681
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Helen Sanderson-Davies
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
You may be here because something in your life feels stuck, painful, or confusing – and you’re ready for change. Perhaps it’s how you feel or behave. Maybe it’s how others see you – or how you see yourself. You might be caught in patterns of overthinking, relationship struggles, or self-doubt. Whatever brings you here, individual therapy offers a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore it. A space to understand what’s going on beneath the surface – and how to move forward. I am registered with the BACP and hold a clinical MSc in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
You may be here because something in your life feels stuck, painful, or confusing – and you’re ready for change. Perhaps it’s how you feel or behave. Maybe it’s how others see you – or how you see yourself. You might be caught in patterns of overthinking, relationship struggles, or self-doubt. Whatever brings you here, individual therapy offers a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore it. A space to understand what’s going on beneath the surface – and how to move forward. I am registered with the BACP and hold a clinical MSc in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
01225 434432 View 01225 434432
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Sophie Samuel
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Bath BA2
When we have a problem we often want to talk to someone who is not going to judge us. Talking to friends or family you may be afraid of what they might think or be worried about upsetting them. This can make it hard to be completely open about what is happening and block our ability to fully understand. Seeing a psychotherapist is an opportunity to build a safe trusting relationship where they can offer a more impartial point of view. It is my be that it is the quality of this relationship between the counsellor and client that helps us to marshal our own resources to find a resolution or make changes.
When we have a problem we often want to talk to someone who is not going to judge us. Talking to friends or family you may be afraid of what they might think or be worried about upsetting them. This can make it hard to be completely open about what is happening and block our ability to fully understand. Seeing a psychotherapist is an opportunity to build a safe trusting relationship where they can offer a more impartial point of view. It is my be that it is the quality of this relationship between the counsellor and client that helps us to marshal our own resources to find a resolution or make changes.
01225 438419 View 01225 438419
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UK Online Counselling, Monica Sala
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Online Only
Hi, I'm Monica, an Integrative Psychotherapist with 30 years experience in a number of face-to-face settings including solely online since 2010. Following a specialist training while living as an Expat, I am committed to offering therapy online to a professional standard. Working with individual adult clients across a range of diversity, I'm skilled in exploring relationship difficulties and toxicity, trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, stress and bereavement among them. As for all us, these can often overlap, especially when past pain is re-triggered in the present and/or old coping strategies become stuck.
Hi, I'm Monica, an Integrative Psychotherapist with 30 years experience in a number of face-to-face settings including solely online since 2010. Following a specialist training while living as an Expat, I am committed to offering therapy online to a professional standard. Working with individual adult clients across a range of diversity, I'm skilled in exploring relationship difficulties and toxicity, trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, stress and bereavement among them. As for all us, these can often overlap, especially when past pain is re-triggered in the present and/or old coping strategies become stuck.
0117 463 4592 View 0117 463 4592
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Laura Tyrrell
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Bath BA1
Are you looking for some room for yourself to explore how you're feeling? Or, would just like to talk through the issues you're currently facing? Whether you're seeking a short-term buoyancy aid of support, or a longer-term anchoring place to explore healing and/or personal growth, I offer a calm, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings safely and without judgement.
Are you looking for some room for yourself to explore how you're feeling? Or, would just like to talk through the issues you're currently facing? Whether you're seeking a short-term buoyancy aid of support, or a longer-term anchoring place to explore healing and/or personal growth, I offer a calm, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings safely and without judgement.
01480 775670 View 01480 775670
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Sally Nilsson
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
Frome BA11
I offer autism and ADHD Integrative Counselling & Coaching. Here to listen to your experiences and support you. Are you experiencing burnouts, sensory difficulties, shutdowns or meltdowns? Have you thought you might be different but don't know why? I work with clients who think they may be Neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Tourettes) or know that they are. Diagnosed and self diagnosed perfectly fine. Adults only. I offer a safe space for you to share your story and talk to someone with lived experience. I look forward to having a FREE 20 minute consult on the phone first.
I offer autism and ADHD Integrative Counselling & Coaching. Here to listen to your experiences and support you. Are you experiencing burnouts, sensory difficulties, shutdowns or meltdowns? Have you thought you might be different but don't know why? I work with clients who think they may be Neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Tourettes) or know that they are. Diagnosed and self diagnosed perfectly fine. Adults only. I offer a safe space for you to share your story and talk to someone with lived experience. I look forward to having a FREE 20 minute consult on the phone first.
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Gemma Slobom
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello, I'm Gemma. I run a Private Practice in central Cheltenham, offering counselling to individuals. I support people with a wide range of issues, including anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and emotional issues. I work from an Intergrative perspective, which encompasses Psychodynamic theory, Person Centred Theory, Gestalt Theory and Transactional Analysis. I'm also a qualified Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner, and where appropriate, bring this into the work. EFT is also known as tapping and is highly useful in supporting people to calm and ground in their own bodies.
Hello, I'm Gemma. I run a Private Practice in central Cheltenham, offering counselling to individuals. I support people with a wide range of issues, including anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and emotional issues. I work from an Intergrative perspective, which encompasses Psychodynamic theory, Person Centred Theory, Gestalt Theory and Transactional Analysis. I'm also a qualified Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) practitioner, and where appropriate, bring this into the work. EFT is also known as tapping and is highly useful in supporting people to calm and ground in their own bodies.
01242 501160 View 01242 501160
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.