Female Counselling in Broadstone

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Luisa Giordano Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a relational integrative therapist. This means that you and I work in partnership to navigate a way to support you to face whichever challenges you would like to overcome. Sometimes this can be achieved through short-term work (up to 12 weeks) and sometimes a contract for much longer work will be what you need. The development of relationship between me (the therapist), and you (the client) is the driving force of how I work. Through the development of a trusted alliance we can begin to explore any vulnerabilities you bring safely in order to make sense of them together.
I am a relational integrative therapist. This means that you and I work in partnership to navigate a way to support you to face whichever challenges you would like to overcome. Sometimes this can be achieved through short-term work (up to 12 weeks) and sometimes a contract for much longer work will be what you need. The development of relationship between me (the therapist), and you (the client) is the driving force of how I work. Through the development of a trusted alliance we can begin to explore any vulnerabilities you bring safely in order to make sense of them together.
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Moving on Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
It may be that you are experiencing deep feelings of sadness, hopelessness with no motivation for the future. You may be increasingly stressed and anxious, feeling that you are isolated and separate from all that is happening around you. You may be struggling with irritability and anger, finding yourself being overly defensive or being hurtful towards others. I can help with all of these experiences, helping you to identify the causes and support you in overcoming them. Counselling can make a real difference to your life.
It may be that you are experiencing deep feelings of sadness, hopelessness with no motivation for the future. You may be increasingly stressed and anxious, feeling that you are isolated and separate from all that is happening around you. You may be struggling with irritability and anger, finding yourself being overly defensive or being hurtful towards others. I can help with all of these experiences, helping you to identify the causes and support you in overcoming them. Counselling can make a real difference to your life.
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Jane Peacock Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Known as Jane Peacock, my trauma informed practice is rooted in the person centred approach, it is non-pathologising and non-judgemental with a belief that it is not what is wrong with a person, it is about what has happened to a person. The sense of connection from human to human is fundamental to all our needs and I endeavour to provide a therapeutic relationship in this space with you, where you are able to feel therapeutically held, heard and validated. Such a relationship would provide a space of compassionate acceptance and allow us to explore those feelings in you which are so hard to access or experience in everyday life.
Known as Jane Peacock, my trauma informed practice is rooted in the person centred approach, it is non-pathologising and non-judgemental with a belief that it is not what is wrong with a person, it is about what has happened to a person. The sense of connection from human to human is fundamental to all our needs and I endeavour to provide a therapeutic relationship in this space with you, where you are able to feel therapeutically held, heard and validated. Such a relationship would provide a space of compassionate acceptance and allow us to explore those feelings in you which are so hard to access or experience in everyday life.
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Sophie Smith
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Hi, my name is Sophie Smith, I am a therapeutic counsellor and supervisor. I am a registered member of the NCPS (National counselling and psychotherapy society ). I am currently only able to offer telephone or online sessions. I like to work with clients who are willing to be open minded to the counselling process. I enjoy working with a wide range of issues and if a client has a goal in mind we can look to achieve this. On the other hand, if a client hasn't set goals it's a opportunity to look at what they want to achieve in counselling. As a Counselling Supervisor, I offer tailored guidance that empowers professionals to thrive
Hi, my name is Sophie Smith, I am a therapeutic counsellor and supervisor. I am a registered member of the NCPS (National counselling and psychotherapy society ). I am currently only able to offer telephone or online sessions. I like to work with clients who are willing to be open minded to the counselling process. I enjoy working with a wide range of issues and if a client has a goal in mind we can look to achieve this. On the other hand, if a client hasn't set goals it's a opportunity to look at what they want to achieve in counselling. As a Counselling Supervisor, I offer tailored guidance that empowers professionals to thrive
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AS Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a fully qualified professional Counsellor who has a range of experience from working with children and young people to adults ranging from 18-60+. I provide a safe environment where you can come and explore any issues or feelings you have, without the fear of being judged or told what to do. I believe we all have the tools to solve our own problems or at least find some acceptance around them; sometimes things are just too hazy and jumbled to see clearly. In my own experience I have found that having the space to explore what is going on with another human being outside your personal life can work wonders. I am not saying I can
I am a fully qualified professional Counsellor who has a range of experience from working with children and young people to adults ranging from 18-60+. I provide a safe environment where you can come and explore any issues or feelings you have, without the fear of being judged or told what to do. I believe we all have the tools to solve our own problems or at least find some acceptance around them; sometimes things are just too hazy and jumbled to see clearly. In my own experience I have found that having the space to explore what is going on with another human being outside your personal life can work wonders. I am not saying I can
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Charlotte Louise Hughes
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Online Only
It can be a great relief to be able to share your worries and stress with someone. We all struggle at times and as much as we would like to talk to our friends or family we feel unable to let them in. Sometimes we feel stuck, alone and not able to find the solution to the problem that's making us unhappy. Being able to talk openly with someone who can support you, without judgement, as you explore your feelings and the circumstances that are causing you stress can make a big difference. You will start to feel in control, see things more clearly and feel more confident to make the changes you want to in your life.
It can be a great relief to be able to share your worries and stress with someone. We all struggle at times and as much as we would like to talk to our friends or family we feel unable to let them in. Sometimes we feel stuck, alone and not able to find the solution to the problem that's making us unhappy. Being able to talk openly with someone who can support you, without judgement, as you explore your feelings and the circumstances that are causing you stress can make a big difference. You will start to feel in control, see things more clearly and feel more confident to make the changes you want to in your life.
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The Garden Room Counselling Service
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer a safe, confidential and non judgemental space to explore what is happening for you. Within our sessions we will gain understanding, acceptance and where possible change using exploration and empathetic understanding. If if you need a tranquil space to safely explore your life please feel free to contact me.
I offer a safe, confidential and non judgemental space to explore what is happening for you. Within our sessions we will gain understanding, acceptance and where possible change using exploration and empathetic understanding. If if you need a tranquil space to safely explore your life please feel free to contact me.
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Katie Ellis
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I have over 10 years of experience in face-to-face client work, and I have specialist training in working with sexual trauma, historical sexual abuse and adverse childhood experiences. I also support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship and attachment issues, and self-harming behaviours. Alongside my private client work, I am an affiliate counsellor for numerous Employee Assistance Programmes offering solution focused time limited work, and provide support for unpaid carers via Leonardo Carer Support.
I have over 10 years of experience in face-to-face client work, and I have specialist training in working with sexual trauma, historical sexual abuse and adverse childhood experiences. I also support individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship and attachment issues, and self-harming behaviours. Alongside my private client work, I am an affiliate counsellor for numerous Employee Assistance Programmes offering solution focused time limited work, and provide support for unpaid carers via Leonardo Carer Support.
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Jess Townsend
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Many people struggle in silence with sexual concerns—whether it's loss of desire, difficulties with arousal or orgasm, painful sex, sexual compulsivity, or shame around sexuality. These challenges can feel isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. I work collaboratively and sensitively to help you understand what's going on beneath the surface and to move towards greater connection, confidence, and pleasure in your intimate life.
Many people struggle in silence with sexual concerns—whether it's loss of desire, difficulties with arousal or orgasm, painful sex, sexual compulsivity, or shame around sexuality. These challenges can feel isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. I work collaboratively and sensitively to help you understand what's going on beneath the surface and to move towards greater connection, confidence, and pleasure in your intimate life.
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Beth Ainley - Calm Place Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you struggling with low self-esteem and self-critical thoughts which are getting in the way of your life? Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues with your partner, I am here to help you navigate these challenges with empathy and expertise. My goal is to help you build resilience, improve your self-esteem, and achieve a greater sense of well-being.
Are you struggling with low self-esteem and self-critical thoughts which are getting in the way of your life? Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues with your partner, I am here to help you navigate these challenges with empathy and expertise. My goal is to help you build resilience, improve your self-esteem, and achieve a greater sense of well-being.
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Natalie Young
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns and behaviours? Perhaps for years, even decades? Is the simple act of getting through the day (and night) becoming unmanageable and overwhelming? Or perhaps you feel numb, stuck, confused even? Perhaps you do not even know where to begin or what you are looking for? Are you finally ready to let go of what no longer serves you and embrace challenge, change, and desire - rejuvenating your relationships not only with others, but with yourself?
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns and behaviours? Perhaps for years, even decades? Is the simple act of getting through the day (and night) becoming unmanageable and overwhelming? Or perhaps you feel numb, stuck, confused even? Perhaps you do not even know where to begin or what you are looking for? Are you finally ready to let go of what no longer serves you and embrace challenge, change, and desire - rejuvenating your relationships not only with others, but with yourself?
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Clair O'Donovan
Counsellor, MBACP
I strive to offer a warm, empathic, and reassuring space where you can explore your challenges and find a path forward. I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and empowered to create positive change in their lives. I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions, ensuring confidentiality and a strong therapeutic relationship. Whether you're seeking individual support, family therapy, or help for your child or adolescent, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey towards well-being.
I strive to offer a warm, empathic, and reassuring space where you can explore your challenges and find a path forward. I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and empowered to create positive change in their lives. I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for Counselling Professions, ensuring confidentiality and a strong therapeutic relationship. Whether you're seeking individual support, family therapy, or help for your child or adolescent, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey towards well-being.
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Counselling With Verity
Counsellor, MBACP
Beginning therapy is a brave and sometimes difficult decision. My approach is to build a trusting relationship where we can work in collaboration with one another. If you're struggling, the most important thing I hope you to feel in my practice is safe, safe to explore your feelings and experiences so that together we can help establish a way forward. Please note that occasional responses to enquiries can land in your email's "junk" or "spam" folder. If you are waiting for a reply, please check there. I aim to respond to all enquiries within three working days.
Beginning therapy is a brave and sometimes difficult decision. My approach is to build a trusting relationship where we can work in collaboration with one another. If you're struggling, the most important thing I hope you to feel in my practice is safe, safe to explore your feelings and experiences so that together we can help establish a way forward. Please note that occasional responses to enquiries can land in your email's "junk" or "spam" folder. If you are waiting for a reply, please check there. I aim to respond to all enquiries within three working days.
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Katy Gibb
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
Feeling stuck in the same patterns or caught in unhelpful relationship dynamics can be exhausting. You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, work stress, family or relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, anger, or social anxiety, or experiencing a general sense that something just isn’t quite right. Whatever you're going through, it can really help to talk things through with someone who offers a supportive, non-judgmental space. Together, we can make sense of what's happening and begin to find a way forward that feels more manageable and meaningful to you.
Feeling stuck in the same patterns or caught in unhelpful relationship dynamics can be exhausting. You might be dealing with anxiety, depression, work stress, family or relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, anger, or social anxiety, or experiencing a general sense that something just isn’t quite right. Whatever you're going through, it can really help to talk things through with someone who offers a supportive, non-judgmental space. Together, we can make sense of what's happening and begin to find a way forward that feels more manageable and meaningful to you.
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Garance Delpech
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Acknowledging you need help and contacting a therapist takes courage and wisdom. It might be a current crisis or on-going emotional difficulties stopping you from enjoying life. Therapy can be a unique experience which can be transformative, and in which we can safely access the true essence of ourselves. It is a meaningful journey on many levels. Many of life's challenges which are seen as "normal "by society actually involve trauma. These wounds left unattended to can lead to many issues such as anxiety, shame, anger, depression, addiction.
Acknowledging you need help and contacting a therapist takes courage and wisdom. It might be a current crisis or on-going emotional difficulties stopping you from enjoying life. Therapy can be a unique experience which can be transformative, and in which we can safely access the true essence of ourselves. It is a meaningful journey on many levels. Many of life's challenges which are seen as "normal "by society actually involve trauma. These wounds left unattended to can lead to many issues such as anxiety, shame, anger, depression, addiction.
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Photo of Rosa Trout - Rosa at Inhale-Exhale Counselling & Psychotherapy , Counsellor, MA, UKCP Trainee
Hello I’m Rosa, I’m here to offer you a space to share how you’re feeling and an opportunity to explore your thoughts too. I have experience of working in senior leadership roles and understand how stress can lead to burn out. So how do you prevent that from happening or how do you get back to feeling better? Well, therapy can help by talking through what led to the crisis and creating a plan together so you can be yourself again! So if you’re worried, feeling anxious or depressed or maybe you’re struggling with being a new parent or have teenagers or just need someone to talk to. Help is here & together we can work it out!
Hello I’m Rosa, I’m here to offer you a space to share how you’re feeling and an opportunity to explore your thoughts too. I have experience of working in senior leadership roles and understand how stress can lead to burn out. So how do you prevent that from happening or how do you get back to feeling better? Well, therapy can help by talking through what led to the crisis and creating a plan together so you can be yourself again! So if you’re worried, feeling anxious or depressed or maybe you’re struggling with being a new parent or have teenagers or just need someone to talk to. Help is here & together we can work it out!
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Photo of Lesley Downs - Lesley Downs Couples Counsellor, Counsellor, MBACP
I specialise in helping couples to re-build, and re-vitalise their relationship, to put the magic back into their marriage or partnership. There are many reasons why couples find themselves struggling with their relationship, perhaps for you its a lack of communication, you're unable to talk to each other because you feel you won't be listened to? Maybe there are constant arguments and you don't know how to stop them? Perhaps the intimacy has gone from your relationship and you desperately want to get the feeling of closeness back? I have a myriad of tools and resources to help you find a way through these problems.
I specialise in helping couples to re-build, and re-vitalise their relationship, to put the magic back into their marriage or partnership. There are many reasons why couples find themselves struggling with their relationship, perhaps for you its a lack of communication, you're unable to talk to each other because you feel you won't be listened to? Maybe there are constant arguments and you don't know how to stop them? Perhaps the intimacy has gone from your relationship and you desperately want to get the feeling of closeness back? I have a myriad of tools and resources to help you find a way through these problems.
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Gsscounselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Hi my names Gen, I’m an integrated therapist/ Supervisor who specialises in anxiety, relationships and low self esteem counselling. If you feel that you are struggling with any of theses issues or just need someone to talk to, I can help you to explore these things and look at how we can move forward and work through them. We will take the time to explore what you have been dealing with and look at different ways of how therapy can help you. I will listen to your needs and adapt our sessions so that you feel comfortable enough to discuss anything you’d like too.
Hi my names Gen, I’m an integrated therapist/ Supervisor who specialises in anxiety, relationships and low self esteem counselling. If you feel that you are struggling with any of theses issues or just need someone to talk to, I can help you to explore these things and look at how we can move forward and work through them. We will take the time to explore what you have been dealing with and look at different ways of how therapy can help you. I will listen to your needs and adapt our sessions so that you feel comfortable enough to discuss anything you’d like too.
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Emma Elizabeth Covernton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Poole BH12
Hi I am Dr Covernton, a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist who is friendly, easy to connect with and compassionate. Whether you are seeking help for a specific challenge/difficulty or are wanting to explore broader aspects of yourself, I am confident that I can help you on your journey of change and discovery. I work across the lifespan, working with early years children, adolescents, teens, adult and older adults. I work with individuals, couples and families. I use a broad range of therapeutic modalities in my work. Some examples include EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, DBT, and CFT to name a few.
Hi I am Dr Covernton, a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist who is friendly, easy to connect with and compassionate. Whether you are seeking help for a specific challenge/difficulty or are wanting to explore broader aspects of yourself, I am confident that I can help you on your journey of change and discovery. I work across the lifespan, working with early years children, adolescents, teens, adult and older adults. I work with individuals, couples and families. I use a broad range of therapeutic modalities in my work. Some examples include EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CBT, DBT, and CFT to name a few.
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Iryna Lelina
Counsellor, MBACP
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly, explore your thoughts and feelings, and begin to make sense of what’s going on in your life. As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to you as a whole person - emotionally, mentally, and creatively. Together, we will work at a pace that feels right for you. Whether you are feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or just need someone to truly listen, I will meet you where you are and help you move forward.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly, explore your thoughts and feelings, and begin to make sense of what’s going on in your life. As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to you as a whole person - emotionally, mentally, and creatively. Together, we will work at a pace that feels right for you. Whether you are feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or just need someone to truly listen, I will meet you where you are and help you move forward.
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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

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

Should I see a female therapist?

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

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

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

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

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