Women's Issues Counselling in Bovingdon
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
I am a person-centred Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). There are times in life when people can experience unmanageable or emotionally overwhelming feelings and behaviours or maybe a trauma that may persist even if there is support from friends and loved ones. I encourage my clients to fully explore their experiences and help them accept who they are and what is out of their personal control, so they can better understand their current situation and improve their lives.
I am a person-centred Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). There are times in life when people can experience unmanageable or emotionally overwhelming feelings and behaviours or maybe a trauma that may persist even if there is support from friends and loved ones. I encourage my clients to fully explore their experiences and help them accept who they are and what is out of their personal control, so they can better understand their current situation and improve their lives.
Something feels harder than it should and you might not even have the words for it yet. Maybe you're overwhelmed, anxious, or carrying grief you can't quite name. Perhaps becoming a parent has brought unexpected emotions to the surface. Or you're in the middle of a life transition that's left you feeling lost.
I offer warm, relational psychotherapy tailored entirely to you, a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening and feel less alone with it.
Something feels harder than it should and you might not even have the words for it yet. Maybe you're overwhelmed, anxious, or carrying grief you can't quite name. Perhaps becoming a parent has brought unexpected emotions to the surface. Or you're in the middle of a life transition that's left you feeling lost.
I offer warm, relational psychotherapy tailored entirely to you, a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening and feel less alone with it.
Do you find yourself prioritising the external world and the needs of those around you? Perhaps you feel different to others or misunderstood in relationships? It may be you experience self-doubt, negative thinking or notice yourself repeating patterns that impact your relationships. Whatever is going on for you working together, relationally we can begin to explore ‘YOU’, focus on raising your awareness & understanding of the way you experience yourself, to identify your goals for therapy, to be open to learning new ways of being. Therapy is a commitment between client & therapist, to be open to wanting things to be different.
Do you find yourself prioritising the external world and the needs of those around you? Perhaps you feel different to others or misunderstood in relationships? It may be you experience self-doubt, negative thinking or notice yourself repeating patterns that impact your relationships. Whatever is going on for you working together, relationally we can begin to explore ‘YOU’, focus on raising your awareness & understanding of the way you experience yourself, to identify your goals for therapy, to be open to learning new ways of being. Therapy is a commitment between client & therapist, to be open to wanting things to be different.
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My area of interests are personal and cultural identity challenges and concerns, spirituality, trauma and life transition (new job, moving in or out of a relationship, new parent etc.) I work with Individuals, couples and families who are willing to challenge themselves towards becoming their best selves.
My area of interests are personal and cultural identity challenges and concerns, spirituality, trauma and life transition (new job, moving in or out of a relationship, new parent etc.) I work with Individuals, couples and families who are willing to challenge themselves towards becoming their best selves.
I've worked in NHS GP surgeries, charities and private counselling services for over 10 years. The type of concerns I help people with relate to: body image and self-worth, sexual abuse and trauma, relationship difficulties, work related stress, loss and loneliness, depression, self-harm, anxiety and health related concerns. Whether you have a specific issue or a general sense that life is a struggle, therapy can help. Testimonials from previous clients 1) "It's been positive to talk to Lauren who has allowed me to look at the way I think and help me change for the better". 2) "I didn't feel judged, just very supported."
I've worked in NHS GP surgeries, charities and private counselling services for over 10 years. The type of concerns I help people with relate to: body image and self-worth, sexual abuse and trauma, relationship difficulties, work related stress, loss and loneliness, depression, self-harm, anxiety and health related concerns. Whether you have a specific issue or a general sense that life is a struggle, therapy can help. Testimonials from previous clients 1) "It's been positive to talk to Lauren who has allowed me to look at the way I think and help me change for the better". 2) "I didn't feel judged, just very supported."
Do you feel called to work through the depths? I provide somatic trauma resolution and deep healing, helping you navigate the depths of your being, guiding you back home to your full aliveness and vitality. I work with people who feel numb or disconnected to life, unable to move through what is holding them back. Through a creative, empathic space I help you to lovingly meet your shadows, express what has been suppressed, reconnect to your intuition and wisdom and reclaim the joy, love, passion and creativity that has been thwarted. This work is life changing and truly transformational.
Do you feel called to work through the depths? I provide somatic trauma resolution and deep healing, helping you navigate the depths of your being, guiding you back home to your full aliveness and vitality. I work with people who feel numb or disconnected to life, unable to move through what is holding them back. Through a creative, empathic space I help you to lovingly meet your shadows, express what has been suppressed, reconnect to your intuition and wisdom and reclaim the joy, love, passion and creativity that has been thwarted. This work is life changing and truly transformational.
There are times in life when we can feel disconnected from ourselves – going through the motions, carrying anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or the impact of past experiences, whilst feeling unsure how to move forward.
We believe healing involves more than talking. Our team of Embodied (Somatic) and Arts Psychotherapists works with the wisdom of the soul, mind and body, helping you explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Through conversation, creativity, movement, imagery and reflection, we support deeper understanding, connection and lasting change.
Sessions available online across major UK cities.
There are times in life when we can feel disconnected from ourselves – going through the motions, carrying anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or the impact of past experiences, whilst feeling unsure how to move forward.
We believe healing involves more than talking. Our team of Embodied (Somatic) and Arts Psychotherapists works with the wisdom of the soul, mind and body, helping you explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Through conversation, creativity, movement, imagery and reflection, we support deeper understanding, connection and lasting change.
Sessions available online across major UK cities.
Are you struggling with hormonal health, anxiety, or navigating a significant life transition?
Life changes, hormonal challenges like PMDD or perimenopause, and emotional struggles can leave you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. If you’re experiencing anxiety, low mood, ADHD symptoms, or relationship challenges, know that you’re not alone. These feelings happen for a reason, and with the right support, they can change. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and create a therapy plan to help you regain control and feel more like yourself.
Are you struggling with hormonal health, anxiety, or navigating a significant life transition?
Life changes, hormonal challenges like PMDD or perimenopause, and emotional struggles can leave you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. If you’re experiencing anxiety, low mood, ADHD symptoms, or relationship challenges, know that you’re not alone. These feelings happen for a reason, and with the right support, they can change. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and create a therapy plan to help you regain control and feel more like yourself.
Hi, I'm Jill. I'm a clinical psychologist and yoga teacher specialising in supporting people during pregnancy and early motherhood. Becoming a parent is a huge transition and can bring uncertainty, anxiety, relationship challenges, or a sense of losing touch with yourself. I offer a space for you to make sense of the feelings and thoughts that you’re experiencing, reflect on what’s happening in your life and relationships, and develop new ways of responding to the challenges and changes that parenthood can bring. My approach includes both mind and body, recognising how closely they are connected.
Hi, I'm Jill. I'm a clinical psychologist and yoga teacher specialising in supporting people during pregnancy and early motherhood. Becoming a parent is a huge transition and can bring uncertainty, anxiety, relationship challenges, or a sense of losing touch with yourself. I offer a space for you to make sense of the feelings and thoughts that you’re experiencing, reflect on what’s happening in your life and relationships, and develop new ways of responding to the challenges and changes that parenthood can bring. My approach includes both mind and body, recognising how closely they are connected.
I’m an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 15 years of experience working in the NHS. I support people struggling with depression and anxiety disorders, specialising in PTSD and OCD. I also have a strong interest in working with individuals managing long-term physical health conditions including menopause and other women's health issues.
My approach to therapy is empathetic, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Get in touch and we can discuss how I can help you regain a sense of control, improve your wellbeing and move forward in a way that feels meaningful to you.
I’m an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 15 years of experience working in the NHS. I support people struggling with depression and anxiety disorders, specialising in PTSD and OCD. I also have a strong interest in working with individuals managing long-term physical health conditions including menopause and other women's health issues.
My approach to therapy is empathetic, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Get in touch and we can discuss how I can help you regain a sense of control, improve your wellbeing and move forward in a way that feels meaningful to you.
We can all benefit from creating spaces of reflection and connection in our lives. Psychotherapy can be useful not only in helping people in severe psychological distress, but also in facilitating self-discovery, insight and growth, particularly during times of difficulty, change and transition. Greater curiosity about one’s self and increased self-awareness can help to bring recognition to, and shift, unhelpful patterns of behaviour. This insight can also increase the capacity to cope with challenging situations; contribute to building more meaningful relationships; & create space for a rich, meaningful and balanced life.
We can all benefit from creating spaces of reflection and connection in our lives. Psychotherapy can be useful not only in helping people in severe psychological distress, but also in facilitating self-discovery, insight and growth, particularly during times of difficulty, change and transition. Greater curiosity about one’s self and increased self-awareness can help to bring recognition to, and shift, unhelpful patterns of behaviour. This insight can also increase the capacity to cope with challenging situations; contribute to building more meaningful relationships; & create space for a rich, meaningful and balanced life.
Black Psychotherapy is a Black and Global Majority mental health service based in Brixton and online, providing culturally attuned, low-cost therapy to individuals, couples and groups. We work with all mental health concerns and we specialise in supporting clients with the impact of racism, racial trauma, migration and intergenerational trauma. We're a multi-faith team of practitioners and we welcome those with multiple marginalised identities such as LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent and those with disabilities and chronic illness.
Black Psychotherapy is a Black and Global Majority mental health service based in Brixton and online, providing culturally attuned, low-cost therapy to individuals, couples and groups. We work with all mental health concerns and we specialise in supporting clients with the impact of racism, racial trauma, migration and intergenerational trauma. We're a multi-faith team of practitioners and we welcome those with multiple marginalised identities such as LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent and those with disabilities and chronic illness.
Hello, I'm Liz. I am a highly trained, skilled therapist and coach offering a friendly, confidential service to people from all backgrounds. A fully trained medical doctor, with 23 years in the NHS, my career background includes psychiatry, general practice, and research, giving me a unique and deep understanding of mental health and wellbeing. With further training in psychotherapy and coaching, I provide a truly integrated approach grounded in evidence based science and professionalism. Whether you have a long standing issue or more recent problem, I can help with a wide range of difficulties.
Hello, I'm Liz. I am a highly trained, skilled therapist and coach offering a friendly, confidential service to people from all backgrounds. A fully trained medical doctor, with 23 years in the NHS, my career background includes psychiatry, general practice, and research, giving me a unique and deep understanding of mental health and wellbeing. With further training in psychotherapy and coaching, I provide a truly integrated approach grounded in evidence based science and professionalism. Whether you have a long standing issue or more recent problem, I can help with a wide range of difficulties.
Whatever issues you are facing right now, I offer a safe, confidential and judgement-free space in which we can reflect on them and, by better understanding your conflicts and experiences, grow in self-awareness and autonomy. I believe in the importance of building a trusting relationship with my clients, so that we can work together toward constructing meaningful relationships. Talking freely about whatever comes to mind is the main way to explore what is beyond our logical, rational mind.
Whatever issues you are facing right now, I offer a safe, confidential and judgement-free space in which we can reflect on them and, by better understanding your conflicts and experiences, grow in self-awareness and autonomy. I believe in the importance of building a trusting relationship with my clients, so that we can work together toward constructing meaningful relationships. Talking freely about whatever comes to mind is the main way to explore what is beyond our logical, rational mind.
Hello, I am Dr Rima Lamba. I'm a feminist counselling psychologist with an interest in the unique experiences of women from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. I work closely with women who have struggled with self esteem & identity, relationship issues, difficulties in motherhood, life transitions, attachment and early trauma, and transgenerational trauma. I am particularly interested in the structural power differences that impact people, so I work closely on issues to do with patriarchy, race, culture and more. I also work with a team of therapists who can support clients, including adult families.
Hello, I am Dr Rima Lamba. I'm a feminist counselling psychologist with an interest in the unique experiences of women from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. I work closely with women who have struggled with self esteem & identity, relationship issues, difficulties in motherhood, life transitions, attachment and early trauma, and transgenerational trauma. I am particularly interested in the structural power differences that impact people, so I work closely on issues to do with patriarchy, race, culture and more. I also work with a team of therapists who can support clients, including adult families.
Are you a deep thinker (HSP/neurodivergent)? Ready to unmask? My relational approach creates safety for you to explore difficult family relationships, life transitions, neurodivergence, chronic illness, anxiety, depression & parenting.
I have a special rapport with elders, neurodivergent (ND) women and bookworms and often bring the natural world into our sessions.
Clinical supervision: I specialise in supporting ND women by providing tailored structure to manage overwhelm, explore parallel process and foster authentic professional growth.
Are you a deep thinker (HSP/neurodivergent)? Ready to unmask? My relational approach creates safety for you to explore difficult family relationships, life transitions, neurodivergence, chronic illness, anxiety, depression & parenting.
I have a special rapport with elders, neurodivergent (ND) women and bookworms and often bring the natural world into our sessions.
Clinical supervision: I specialise in supporting ND women by providing tailored structure to manage overwhelm, explore parallel process and foster authentic professional growth.
Hello, I’m Louise, a Humanistic Counsellor with over 10 years’ experience working with trauma, abuse, and difficult relationships. I specialise in domestic and sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and narcissistic relationships, including coercive control. Many of my clients arrive feeling exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or unclear about who they are beyond the relationship. You may recognise patterns of over-responsibility, difficulty with boundaries, or a sense of disconnection from yourself. I will help you understand these patterns in depth and begin to shift them.
Hello, I’m Louise, a Humanistic Counsellor with over 10 years’ experience working with trauma, abuse, and difficult relationships. I specialise in domestic and sexual abuse, childhood trauma, and narcissistic relationships, including coercive control. Many of my clients arrive feeling exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or unclear about who they are beyond the relationship. You may recognise patterns of over-responsibility, difficulty with boundaries, or a sense of disconnection from yourself. I will help you understand these patterns in depth and begin to shift them.
Therapy offers a space for verbal expression & opportunity to deepen your understanding of yourself, develop healthier coping strategies, gain fresh perspectives & feel empowered to move forward
Your therapeutic journey begins with the courageous act of speaking your truth. By allowing your voice to be heard in a supportive, non-judgemental & empathic space, you begin the deeply personal & transformative process of change.
I am committed to supporting neurodivergent & clients with ADHD develop executive function skills, emotional regulation, self-compassion, burnout & relationship issues, focusing on strengths & coping strategies
Therapy offers a space for verbal expression & opportunity to deepen your understanding of yourself, develop healthier coping strategies, gain fresh perspectives & feel empowered to move forward
Your therapeutic journey begins with the courageous act of speaking your truth. By allowing your voice to be heard in a supportive, non-judgemental & empathic space, you begin the deeply personal & transformative process of change.
I am committed to supporting neurodivergent & clients with ADHD develop executive function skills, emotional regulation, self-compassion, burnout & relationship issues, focusing on strengths & coping strategies
Current status: My practice is currently rather full but I have a pre-work, several daytime and one after-school sessions available. I do operate a waiting list. Please enquire for more info.
If life feels messy or like your brain has 47 tabs open, you’re in the right place. And you don't have to figure things out alone.
I work with adults and teens (13+) who are navigating anxiety, low mood, trauma, ADHD, grief, family tension and general overwhelm.
My person‑centred approach is collaborative and gently curious — a space where you can slow down, make sense of what’s going on and reconnect with your inner resources.
Current status: My practice is currently rather full but I have a pre-work, several daytime and one after-school sessions available. I do operate a waiting list. Please enquire for more info.
If life feels messy or like your brain has 47 tabs open, you’re in the right place. And you don't have to figure things out alone.
I work with adults and teens (13+) who are navigating anxiety, low mood, trauma, ADHD, grief, family tension and general overwhelm.
My person‑centred approach is collaborative and gently curious — a space where you can slow down, make sense of what’s going on and reconnect with your inner resources.
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Women's Issues Counsellors
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.