Female Counsellors in Buckhurst Hill
“My Work with children, young people, their families and communities focuses on exploring, understanding and building resilience to navigate everyday life challenges, to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.”
“My Work with children, young people, their families and communities focuses on exploring, understanding and building resilience to navigate everyday life challenges, to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.”
I am a person-centred counsellor offering a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings safely and at their own pace. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship, built on trust and respect, is central to effective counselling.
In our work together, you can expect to be listened to with care, respect, and without judgement. I will not tell you what to do, but will support you in exploring your thoughts and feelings, helping you to gain clarity and a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences.
I am a person-centred counsellor offering a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings safely and at their own pace. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship, built on trust and respect, is central to effective counselling.
In our work together, you can expect to be listened to with care, respect, and without judgement. I will not tell you what to do, but will support you in exploring your thoughts and feelings, helping you to gain clarity and a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences.
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over six years’ experience working in the NHS. I provide evidence-based CBT to adults across the UK and specialise in depression and anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, phobias, and social anxiety. I also have extensive experience supporting people adjusting to long-term health conditions such as cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, coronary heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over six years’ experience working in the NHS. I provide evidence-based CBT to adults across the UK and specialise in depression and anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, phobias, and social anxiety. I also have extensive experience supporting people adjusting to long-term health conditions such as cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, coronary heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
I work with clients experiencing sight loss, as well as those facing emotional or life challenges that feel overwhelming, confusing, or difficult to manage alone. People often come to me when they are struggling with anxiety, low mood, bereavement, relationship difficulties, family issues, or significant life changes. Some know exactly what they are dealing with, while others simply have a sense that something does not feel right. I offer a warm, supportive space where we can explore what is going on together and gently move towards greater understanding, stability, and resilience.
I work with clients experiencing sight loss, as well as those facing emotional or life challenges that feel overwhelming, confusing, or difficult to manage alone. People often come to me when they are struggling with anxiety, low mood, bereavement, relationship difficulties, family issues, or significant life changes. Some know exactly what they are dealing with, while others simply have a sense that something does not feel right. I offer a warm, supportive space where we can explore what is going on together and gently move towards greater understanding, stability, and resilience.
Welcome! I am glad you are here.
I offer online and in-person sessions in Chelmsford and Buckhurst Hill.
Anxiety can be debilitating for the body!
I specialise in understanding how anxiety shows up physically. With over 15 years of experience working with the body, my background as a Sports Therapist and Clinical Pilates teacher has given me a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and movement mechanics. I’ve supported clients experiencing back, neck and shoulder pain, hip pain, Fibromyalgia, and Scoliosis, experiences I now integrate into my work as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist.
Welcome! I am glad you are here.
I offer online and in-person sessions in Chelmsford and Buckhurst Hill.
Anxiety can be debilitating for the body!
I specialise in understanding how anxiety shows up physically. With over 15 years of experience working with the body, my background as a Sports Therapist and Clinical Pilates teacher has given me a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and movement mechanics. I’ve supported clients experiencing back, neck and shoulder pain, hip pain, Fibromyalgia, and Scoliosis, experiences I now integrate into my work as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist.
We hear so much about the benefits of looking after our physical health but often forget our mental health is just as important. In the fast paced, stressful world we live in today, we face many struggles and often find our emotions can start to feel overwhelming. Counselling provides a safe space to talk through whatever you may be going through to help improve your wellbeing. I am a fully qualified Counsellor with a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and I have experience of working with both adults, young people and children.
We hear so much about the benefits of looking after our physical health but often forget our mental health is just as important. In the fast paced, stressful world we live in today, we face many struggles and often find our emotions can start to feel overwhelming. Counselling provides a safe space to talk through whatever you may be going through to help improve your wellbeing. I am a fully qualified Counsellor with a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and I have experience of working with both adults, young people and children.
Do you want to be more present, authentic, and connected in your relationships? Are You Worrying that you're messing up your relationships? Noticing that your relationships elicit surprisingly strong feelings? Struggling with low self-esteem or feeling 'not enough? Coping with being overwhelmed by engaging in unhelpful behaviours? Feeling that you've tried everything; worried that nothing will work? You might think that you just have to learn to communicate better or be less 'this way and more that way'. You convince yourself that you should be able to stay connected by sheer will and behavior change. That's not how it Works...
Do you want to be more present, authentic, and connected in your relationships? Are You Worrying that you're messing up your relationships? Noticing that your relationships elicit surprisingly strong feelings? Struggling with low self-esteem or feeling 'not enough? Coping with being overwhelmed by engaging in unhelpful behaviours? Feeling that you've tried everything; worried that nothing will work? You might think that you just have to learn to communicate better or be less 'this way and more that way'. You convince yourself that you should be able to stay connected by sheer will and behavior change. That's not how it Works...
If you’ve been carrying too much for too long, feeling burnt out, overlooked or stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re the one who holds everything together, the reliable one who keeps going even when something inside feels tired or overwhelmed.
You might find yourself saying “yes” when you want to say “no”, replaying conversations, feeling guilty for resting, or sensing that something in you is asking for more space, clarity or ease.
If you’ve been carrying too much for too long, feeling burnt out, overlooked or stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re the one who holds everything together, the reliable one who keeps going even when something inside feels tired or overwhelmed.
You might find yourself saying “yes” when you want to say “no”, replaying conversations, feeling guilty for resting, or sensing that something in you is asking for more space, clarity or ease.
It may be daunting for you to consider the first steps of counselling, but my aim is to help you to feel safe enough to talk openly about things you might find difficult and to provide a non-judgmental, safe and confidential place to start your journey. I can help you to clarify your thoughts, feelings & emotions so you may be better equipped to make more conscious choices that can improve the quality of your life and well-being. Whether it's addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma or self-esteem, my goal is to empower clients to develop effective coping strategies and build resilience.
It may be daunting for you to consider the first steps of counselling, but my aim is to help you to feel safe enough to talk openly about things you might find difficult and to provide a non-judgmental, safe and confidential place to start your journey. I can help you to clarify your thoughts, feelings & emotions so you may be better equipped to make more conscious choices that can improve the quality of your life and well-being. Whether it's addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma or self-esteem, my goal is to empower clients to develop effective coping strategies and build resilience.
I specialise in working with children, young people and young adults experiencing anxiety and/or trauma. I support parents and carers alongside work with their child. I work creatively and playfully when appropriate and if welcomed. I feel it is important to get to know each person as a unique individual and build on their strengths in our work together. I work integratively, drawing upon several therapeutic models including CBT and EMDR, depending on what feels appropriate. My team can also offer support with needs including long-term health conditions (diabetes, CFS/ME, asthma), psychosis, self-esteem and anxiety (see my website).
I specialise in working with children, young people and young adults experiencing anxiety and/or trauma. I support parents and carers alongside work with their child. I work creatively and playfully when appropriate and if welcomed. I feel it is important to get to know each person as a unique individual and build on their strengths in our work together. I work integratively, drawing upon several therapeutic models including CBT and EMDR, depending on what feels appropriate. My team can also offer support with needs including long-term health conditions (diabetes, CFS/ME, asthma), psychosis, self-esteem and anxiety (see my website).
Confidential, warm and friendly. I work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, the effects of abuse, ADHD and autism. My aim is to help support clients in bringing back the happiness, confidence, normality and strength to their lives. I operate my private practice in Buckhurst Hill, offering both individual, couples and family counselling. Using the person centred approach I aim to build rapport with my clients and empathise with them using a compassionate and nurturing style.
Confidential, warm and friendly. I work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, the effects of abuse, ADHD and autism. My aim is to help support clients in bringing back the happiness, confidence, normality and strength to their lives. I operate my private practice in Buckhurst Hill, offering both individual, couples and family counselling. Using the person centred approach I aim to build rapport with my clients and empathise with them using a compassionate and nurturing style.
Liz Start is a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor located in Buckhurst Hill practising in Person-Centred therapy with a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Liz has helped children, young people and adults to work through a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, confidence issues, bereavement, body image concerns, relationship issues, family problems, stress, and trauma. Liz believes the relationship between therapist and the client is fundamental to achieving positive outcomes.
Liz Start is a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor located in Buckhurst Hill practising in Person-Centred therapy with a Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Liz has helped children, young people and adults to work through a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, confidence issues, bereavement, body image concerns, relationship issues, family problems, stress, and trauma. Liz believes the relationship between therapist and the client is fundamental to achieving positive outcomes.
I offer a warm, steady space for adults who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, or weighed down by low mood. These feelings often make sense in the context of current stress, but they can also be rooted in earlier experiences. When early life was unpredictable or unsafe, it can leave lasting impressions that show up in adulthood as anxiety, people‑pleasing, self‑criticism, difficulty setting boundaries, or a sense of being “too much” or “not enough”. These early or later experiences can also lead to PTSD‑related symptoms such as feeling on edge, easily triggered, or struggling with intrusive memories.
I offer a warm, steady space for adults who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, or weighed down by low mood. These feelings often make sense in the context of current stress, but they can also be rooted in earlier experiences. When early life was unpredictable or unsafe, it can leave lasting impressions that show up in adulthood as anxiety, people‑pleasing, self‑criticism, difficulty setting boundaries, or a sense of being “too much” or “not enough”. These early or later experiences can also lead to PTSD‑related symptoms such as feeling on edge, easily triggered, or struggling with intrusive memories.
In my practice I offer a safe space to explore what ever my client is feeling overwhelmed by. My method is Humanistic Integrative where we consider together how they are feeling as a whole and the effect their worries are having on their body. We will look at ways together to improve their life going forward.
In my practice I offer a safe space to explore what ever my client is feeling overwhelmed by. My method is Humanistic Integrative where we consider together how they are feeling as a whole and the effect their worries are having on their body. We will look at ways together to improve their life going forward.
I have over twenty years experience supporting individuals and couples through periods of emotional difficulty and personal challenges. I am based in Essex/London and treat individuals both in person and from all over UK and internationally, online.
Many of the people I work with are high achieving professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, creatives, individuals navigating the emotional impact of success, responsibility and identity. Individuals who appear successful on the outside but are struggling with anxiety, depression, relentless low mood, burnout, relationship difficulties, trauma, loss, or a sense of feeling stuck.
I have over twenty years experience supporting individuals and couples through periods of emotional difficulty and personal challenges. I am based in Essex/London and treat individuals both in person and from all over UK and internationally, online.
Many of the people I work with are high achieving professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, creatives, individuals navigating the emotional impact of success, responsibility and identity. Individuals who appear successful on the outside but are struggling with anxiety, depression, relentless low mood, burnout, relationship difficulties, trauma, loss, or a sense of feeling stuck.
Hello, my name is Bernadette and I’m a trauma informed integrative therapist.
I know that it’s sometimes difficult to reach out for help. Counselling is a way to explore things which can be painful or difficult to share and this can help ease their impact and build new understanding and possibilities.
My practice is warm and non-judgemental and your trust and sense of safety will be at the heart of our work together, as you better understand recurring behaviours, thoughts and feelings or deal with the challenges that life has thrown at you. I create a space where people feel seen, heard and validated.
Hello, my name is Bernadette and I’m a trauma informed integrative therapist.
I know that it’s sometimes difficult to reach out for help. Counselling is a way to explore things which can be painful or difficult to share and this can help ease their impact and build new understanding and possibilities.
My practice is warm and non-judgemental and your trust and sense of safety will be at the heart of our work together, as you better understand recurring behaviours, thoughts and feelings or deal with the challenges that life has thrown at you. I create a space where people feel seen, heard and validated.
Many people I work with feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck, often carrying experiences that are difficult to talk about or fully process alone. This may include trauma, family expectations, cultural pressures, relationship difficulties, couple conflict, loss, or long-term emotional stress that affects wellbeing and daily life.
I am a BACP-registered trauma-informed counsellor offering a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences at your own pace. My approach is collaborative, and I aim to support you in making sense of your experiences and finding greater emotional
Many people I work with feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck, often carrying experiences that are difficult to talk about or fully process alone. This may include trauma, family expectations, cultural pressures, relationship difficulties, couple conflict, loss, or long-term emotional stress that affects wellbeing and daily life.
I am a BACP-registered trauma-informed counsellor offering a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences at your own pace. My approach is collaborative, and I aim to support you in making sense of your experiences and finding greater emotional
I tend to work with women to reduce anxiety symptoms, burnout, and perfectionism. Symptoms can look /feel like you can't rest, it's never enough, overthinking, unwanted thoughts, sleep issues, panic attacks, nervousness, feeling out of control, tearful or fearful.
I can help you understand why this is happening and support you in reducing these symptoms. Book a free 20-minute call or message me.
I tend to work with women to reduce anxiety symptoms, burnout, and perfectionism. Symptoms can look /feel like you can't rest, it's never enough, overthinking, unwanted thoughts, sleep issues, panic attacks, nervousness, feeling out of control, tearful or fearful.
I can help you understand why this is happening and support you in reducing these symptoms. Book a free 20-minute call or message me.
Hello, I’m Louisa, and I warmly welcome you to the beginning of your journey towards potential change. Change often requires courage. With over ten years of experience in therapeutic work, I aim to support you as you navigate a range of life’s transitions. My experience is in supporting those who identify as neurodiverse, as well as individuals facing loss, anxiety, and relationship difficulties including inner child work such as ‘the glass’ child. You are the most important person in this space, if you feel this may connect then make contact. Through deep exploration and reflection, you will gain valuable insight and resilience.
Hello, I’m Louisa, and I warmly welcome you to the beginning of your journey towards potential change. Change often requires courage. With over ten years of experience in therapeutic work, I aim to support you as you navigate a range of life’s transitions. My experience is in supporting those who identify as neurodiverse, as well as individuals facing loss, anxiety, and relationship difficulties including inner child work such as ‘the glass’ child. You are the most important person in this space, if you feel this may connect then make contact. Through deep exploration and reflection, you will gain valuable insight and resilience.
I am passionate about helping people find a happier and more fulfilled way of life. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, recent or past trauma or you may be concerned about your relationship, having difficulty communicating or dealing with the aftermath of an affair. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental and safe place to explore whatever your difficulties are and work through these side by side. I draw upon different approaches to provide a bespoke service to each of my client's particular issues. I have extensive experience working for Relate and in private practice with individuals and couples.
I am passionate about helping people find a happier and more fulfilled way of life. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, recent or past trauma or you may be concerned about your relationship, having difficulty communicating or dealing with the aftermath of an affair. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental and safe place to explore whatever your difficulties are and work through these side by side. I draw upon different approaches to provide a bespoke service to each of my client's particular issues. I have extensive experience working for Relate and in private practice with individuals and couples.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.