Women's Issues Counselling in Bowdon
I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor.
My specialisms are in: anxiety, depression and trauma in adults, young people and children and also neurodiversity in adults, young people and children.
I provide a safe space for adults, young people and children to relax, feel comfortable, let go and gently explore issues at your own pace. I support you completely as we work together on thoughts feelings and behaviours in a kind, inclusive and non-judgemental way. Together with experience and expertise, I offer complete understanding and care.
I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor.
My specialisms are in: anxiety, depression and trauma in adults, young people and children and also neurodiversity in adults, young people and children.
I provide a safe space for adults, young people and children to relax, feel comfortable, let go and gently explore issues at your own pace. I support you completely as we work together on thoughts feelings and behaviours in a kind, inclusive and non-judgemental way. Together with experience and expertise, I offer complete understanding and care.
Some of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, unresolved past experiences, or uncertainty about their direction. They may struggle with anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship challenges, or be navigating identity, childhood trauma, or gender and sexuality issues. They seek a safe, supportive space to explore patterns influencing their thoughts and behaviors, gain insight, and develop coping tools. Their goals include fostering self-awareness, building resilience, and creating lasting change to move forward with confidence and purpose, supported by a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Some of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, unresolved past experiences, or uncertainty about their direction. They may struggle with anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship challenges, or be navigating identity, childhood trauma, or gender and sexuality issues. They seek a safe, supportive space to explore patterns influencing their thoughts and behaviors, gain insight, and develop coping tools. Their goals include fostering self-awareness, building resilience, and creating lasting change to move forward with confidence and purpose, supported by a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
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Sex and Relationship therapy is talking therapy specialized in addressing concerns around intimacy, sexuality and relationships.
Sexual and relational wellbeing is for many a key factor for good mental health and relationship satisfaction. Yet it can feel very complex to navigate and often isolating.
It’s very common to stumble upon challenges within the course of your relationship and sometimes a bit of professional help is what your relationship needs to thrive.
Whether you are seeking support as an individual or as a couple, I tailor my therapeutic approach to your unique needs.
Sex and Relationship therapy is talking therapy specialized in addressing concerns around intimacy, sexuality and relationships.
Sexual and relational wellbeing is for many a key factor for good mental health and relationship satisfaction. Yet it can feel very complex to navigate and often isolating.
It’s very common to stumble upon challenges within the course of your relationship and sometimes a bit of professional help is what your relationship needs to thrive.
Whether you are seeking support as an individual or as a couple, I tailor my therapeutic approach to your unique needs.
Hello, I'm Angel, a Clinical Psychologist practicing in the NHS with over 10 years experience working in mental health settings. I support people struggling to cope with the impact of trauma, stress, and anxiety; where this might be impacting your relationships, work, and your sense of who you are. My personal experience of supporting neurodivergent family members and loved ones experiencing mental health challenges is central to my practice. I am LGBTQIA+ allied and welcome people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Hello, I'm Angel, a Clinical Psychologist practicing in the NHS with over 10 years experience working in mental health settings. I support people struggling to cope with the impact of trauma, stress, and anxiety; where this might be impacting your relationships, work, and your sense of who you are. My personal experience of supporting neurodivergent family members and loved ones experiencing mental health challenges is central to my practice. I am LGBTQIA+ allied and welcome people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Empowering adults & young people to recover from trauma & move on to lead emotionally fulfilled & rewarding lives! I work with most presenting issues, but specialise in supporting women feeling stuck in unhealthy relationships or empowering them to move on after divorce or separation. Including recovery from trauma, coercive control or abuse of any kind. I can help you to rebuild your confidence, overcome anxiety/panic attacks, or depression. I can also help with work related stress or bullying. Personal experience of bereavement gives me true insight & empathy which enhances my academic knowledge of grief & loss theory .
Empowering adults & young people to recover from trauma & move on to lead emotionally fulfilled & rewarding lives! I work with most presenting issues, but specialise in supporting women feeling stuck in unhealthy relationships or empowering them to move on after divorce or separation. Including recovery from trauma, coercive control or abuse of any kind. I can help you to rebuild your confidence, overcome anxiety/panic attacks, or depression. I can also help with work related stress or bullying. Personal experience of bereavement gives me true insight & empathy which enhances my academic knowledge of grief & loss theory .
You receive a short message and immediately wonder if someone is upset with you or if you might have done something wrong. You monitor other people’s moods and adjust yourself to keep the peace. You say yes to plans when you would rather rest and take on extra work because saying no feels selfish. Afterwards, you feel tired or resentful but still worry you have let someone down. Others may see you as capable, helpful or “the strong one,” without realising how much you overthink, struggle to switch off or question whether you are good enough.
You receive a short message and immediately wonder if someone is upset with you or if you might have done something wrong. You monitor other people’s moods and adjust yourself to keep the peace. You say yes to plans when you would rather rest and take on extra work because saying no feels selfish. Afterwards, you feel tired or resentful but still worry you have let someone down. Others may see you as capable, helpful or “the strong one,” without realising how much you overthink, struggle to switch off or question whether you are good enough.
Online Counselling with a focus on Women's health
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed or like you've somehow lost yourself?
Perhaps you're dealing with a difficult relationship, recovering from emotional or narcissistic abuse, going through a separation or divorce, or trying to cope with a major change in your life.
You might look fine on the outside, while inside you're exhausted, anxious, confused or struggling to know what you actually want.
Maybe you've spent a long time putting everyone else first, questioning yourself or trying to keep the peace. You may have been made to doubt your own feelings.
Online Counselling with a focus on Women's health
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed or like you've somehow lost yourself?
Perhaps you're dealing with a difficult relationship, recovering from emotional or narcissistic abuse, going through a separation or divorce, or trying to cope with a major change in your life.
You might look fine on the outside, while inside you're exhausted, anxious, confused or struggling to know what you actually want.
Maybe you've spent a long time putting everyone else first, questioning yourself or trying to keep the peace. You may have been made to doubt your own feelings.
I work with adults aged 18+ experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, low confidence, life transitions, women's issues, parenting challenges, and relationship difficulties.
Are you finding it difficult to switch off? Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying more than you share with others? You may have been considering counselling but feel unsure where to start.
I'm Sarah, a warm, approachable, person-centred counsellor offering a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly, feel heard, and be truly understood.
My approach is centred around you. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and together we can explore whatever is troubling you at a pace that feels right for you.
I work with adults aged 18+ experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, low confidence, life transitions, women's issues, parenting challenges, and relationship difficulties.
Are you finding it difficult to switch off? Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying more than you share with others? You may have been considering counselling but feel unsure where to start.
I'm Sarah, a warm, approachable, person-centred counsellor offering a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly, feel heard, and be truly understood.
My approach is centred around you. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and together we can explore whatever is troubling you at a pace that feels right for you.
Pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent can be wonderful, but they can also be incredibly hard. You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, guilty, disconnected or simply unlike yourself. Perhaps things haven't unfolded in the way you hoped, or you're finding it difficult to enjoy this stage of life. Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to carry it alone.
Pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent can be wonderful, but they can also be incredibly hard. You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, guilty, disconnected or simply unlike yourself. Perhaps things haven't unfolded in the way you hoped, or you're finding it difficult to enjoy this stage of life. Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to carry it alone.
All enquires through my website please. Most people experience anxiety or depression at some point in their lives and need to cope with pain and confusion. You may feel stuck and unmotivated or need to work through a traumatic experience from your past so you can move on with your life. You might also experience work related stress or be dealing with relationship difficulties. Self-development may also be the reason for seeking therapy. Therapy provides an opportunity to explore and make sense of your difficulties in a safe, non-judgmental environment, to develop your self-understanding and improve your relationships.
All enquires through my website please. Most people experience anxiety or depression at some point in their lives and need to cope with pain and confusion. You may feel stuck and unmotivated or need to work through a traumatic experience from your past so you can move on with your life. You might also experience work related stress or be dealing with relationship difficulties. Self-development may also be the reason for seeking therapy. Therapy provides an opportunity to explore and make sense of your difficulties in a safe, non-judgmental environment, to develop your self-understanding and improve your relationships.
I work with both individuals and couples, helping you navigate recurring patterns and the stuck or hard-to-talk-about places.
Individuals: £55, Couples: £75. Ask about concessions.
I work from the premise that we don’t have “bad parts,” but we can become unbalanced, and that imbalance can make life feel difficult. By remaining curious, we can explore every part of you.
I work with both individuals and couples, helping you navigate recurring patterns and the stuck or hard-to-talk-about places.
Individuals: £55, Couples: £75. Ask about concessions.
I work from the premise that we don’t have “bad parts,” but we can become unbalanced, and that imbalance can make life feel difficult. By remaining curious, we can explore every part of you.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. We feel exhausted, stressed, unable to switch off, unsure of our direction, our identity, or there’s something just not quite right. We seem to find time for others, but there’s no time for ourselves or we’re unsure where to turn. Does this sound familiar? This is where I can help. Hi, I'm Gill a Counsellor in Frodsham and Liverpool. I can offer you acceptance and a safe, supportive confidential space; where together at a pace guided by you, we can start to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and emotions and get to the bottom of what's weighing you down. Helping you rediscover you.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. We feel exhausted, stressed, unable to switch off, unsure of our direction, our identity, or there’s something just not quite right. We seem to find time for others, but there’s no time for ourselves or we’re unsure where to turn. Does this sound familiar? This is where I can help. Hi, I'm Gill a Counsellor in Frodsham and Liverpool. I can offer you acceptance and a safe, supportive confidential space; where together at a pace guided by you, we can start to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and emotions and get to the bottom of what's weighing you down. Helping you rediscover you.
Many women seek therapy because something no longer feels quite right. Life may have shifted in a way you didn’t expect, or you may be carrying thoughts and feelings that are becoming harder to manage alone. You may feel anxious, down, overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself. These experiences often arise during periods of stress, life transitions, hormonal changes and uncertainty — when old ways of coping no longer work, or when past experiences begin to surface in the present. I offer a calm, reflective space to slow down, understand what feels unsettled, and begin to feel more grounded, supported and steady from within.
Many women seek therapy because something no longer feels quite right. Life may have shifted in a way you didn’t expect, or you may be carrying thoughts and feelings that are becoming harder to manage alone. You may feel anxious, down, overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself. These experiences often arise during periods of stress, life transitions, hormonal changes and uncertainty — when old ways of coping no longer work, or when past experiences begin to surface in the present. I offer a calm, reflective space to slow down, understand what feels unsettled, and begin to feel more grounded, supported and steady from within.
I offer warm, sensitive, solution focused therapy sessions for women and men seeking to resolve strong negative emotions and trauma around infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, loss, birth or the postnatal period. Clients reach out to me when they are experiencing anxiety, depression, flashbacks, loss of enjoyment, intrusive thoughts, sleep disturbances, feeling stuck, emotional overwhelm and instability.
I offer warm, sensitive, solution focused therapy sessions for women and men seeking to resolve strong negative emotions and trauma around infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, loss, birth or the postnatal period. Clients reach out to me when they are experiencing anxiety, depression, flashbacks, loss of enjoyment, intrusive thoughts, sleep disturbances, feeling stuck, emotional overwhelm and instability.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving us feeling stuck, anxious, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. Do you often worry about the same everyday things over and over, causing sleepless nights? Are you going through a major life event such as divorce, grief, pregnancy loss or struggling with parenthood?
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but taking that first step is often the beginning of meaningful change.
I can support you in building confidence, strengthening your sense of self, and moving towards a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving us feeling stuck, anxious, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. Do you often worry about the same everyday things over and over, causing sleepless nights? Are you going through a major life event such as divorce, grief, pregnancy loss or struggling with parenthood?
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, but taking that first step is often the beginning of meaningful change.
I can support you in building confidence, strengthening your sense of self, and moving towards a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.
Hi I’m Laura. I am a person centered Counsellor, though I bring an integrative approach using CBT and psychodynamic therapy.
I am a member of BACP. I do Face to face and online therapy I Work with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low mood, stress and life changes. I have experience in menopause and the changes and challenges that come with midlife. I work with clients in a collaborative environment, building trust and empathy so you feel safe.
Hi I’m Laura. I am a person centered Counsellor, though I bring an integrative approach using CBT and psychodynamic therapy.
I am a member of BACP. I do Face to face and online therapy I Work with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low mood, stress and life changes. I have experience in menopause and the changes and challenges that come with midlife. I work with clients in a collaborative environment, building trust and empathy so you feel safe.
Hi, I’m Caroline and I’m an integrative, heart-centred psychotherapist. I’m glad you’re here. I know it can feel like a lot to look for a therapist and reach out for support. I tried to make my page punchy and straight to the point, but it didn’t feel like me anymore, so I decided to write you a letter instead. I hope this will help you to get a sense of whether I’m the right person to hold space for you, so get yourself a cup of tea and have a read.
I’m guessing you’re here because you’re carrying something that you can’t work through on your own.
Hi, I’m Caroline and I’m an integrative, heart-centred psychotherapist. I’m glad you’re here. I know it can feel like a lot to look for a therapist and reach out for support. I tried to make my page punchy and straight to the point, but it didn’t feel like me anymore, so I decided to write you a letter instead. I hope this will help you to get a sense of whether I’m the right person to hold space for you, so get yourself a cup of tea and have a read.
I’m guessing you’re here because you’re carrying something that you can’t work through on your own.
Hi, I’m Georgina, a qualified integrative counsellor working predominantly with women's health issues.
I support clients experiencing burnout, overwhelm, identity changes and major life transitions, including pregnancy, postnatal life, parenthood, perimenopause, menopause and women’s health concerns.
If you’re used to coping but no longer feel quite like yourself, therapy can offer space to pause, reflect and reconnect. I offer in-person counselling in Hale, Cheshire, and online sessions.
If you have questions about counselling, or would like to book a free 20-minute consultation, I'd love to hear from you.
Hi, I’m Georgina, a qualified integrative counsellor working predominantly with women's health issues.
I support clients experiencing burnout, overwhelm, identity changes and major life transitions, including pregnancy, postnatal life, parenthood, perimenopause, menopause and women’s health concerns.
If you’re used to coping but no longer feel quite like yourself, therapy can offer space to pause, reflect and reconnect. I offer in-person counselling in Hale, Cheshire, and online sessions.
If you have questions about counselling, or would like to book a free 20-minute consultation, I'd love to hear from you.
You look like you're holding it together on the outside. But inside something feels off. You're capable, thoughtful, used to being relied on but you feel anxious, empty, overwhelmed and misunderstood.
Perhaps you’re questioning your direction, identity, or going through a loss or change. You’re worried about how others perceive you and want to understand why you fall back on the same patterns in relationships that lead to frustration, withdrawal or low self-esteem.
You might be living by a set of rules you never consciously wrote and it’s driving self-doubt, guilt, or overthinking to the point you can’t switch off.
You look like you're holding it together on the outside. But inside something feels off. You're capable, thoughtful, used to being relied on but you feel anxious, empty, overwhelmed and misunderstood.
Perhaps you’re questioning your direction, identity, or going through a loss or change. You’re worried about how others perceive you and want to understand why you fall back on the same patterns in relationships that lead to frustration, withdrawal or low self-esteem.
You might be living by a set of rules you never consciously wrote and it’s driving self-doubt, guilt, or overthinking to the point you can’t switch off.
Is this what life was supposed to feel like?
Perhaps you’ve hit some milestones - but now you're at a crossroads. Maybe you're questioning your career, struggling with your old friendships, processing a break-up, or just feeling like something is missing? You can’t shake the nagging feeling that life wasn’t supposed to feel like this.
If you're feeling this way, then I can help you.
Together we might work on:
Decision-paralysis.
Reduce feelings of 'stuckness'.
Ease anxiety about time (running out or being wasted).
Let go of comparison.
So that you can feel clear about your future, and confident to start living your life again!
Is this what life was supposed to feel like?
Perhaps you’ve hit some milestones - but now you're at a crossroads. Maybe you're questioning your career, struggling with your old friendships, processing a break-up, or just feeling like something is missing? You can’t shake the nagging feeling that life wasn’t supposed to feel like this.
If you're feeling this way, then I can help you.
Together we might work on:
Decision-paralysis.
Reduce feelings of 'stuckness'.
Ease anxiety about time (running out or being wasted).
Let go of comparison.
So that you can feel clear about your future, and confident to start living your life again!
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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.