Female Counselling in Buxton

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Amy Walton
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
2 Endorsed
Buxton SK17
Modern life has become complex and ever-changing. It can leave you feeling unsatisfied or in distress without really knowing why, or you may be battling an issue that you have been experiencing for years. You may have turned to ways of coping that you would like to change or explore. Therapy provides a safe space for you to unravel your thoughts and make sense of your world. I believe you are the expert of your experience; I will listen and assist you in exploring and understanding your world. Together we will work towards enabling you to live a life in line with your values and needs.
Modern life has become complex and ever-changing. It can leave you feeling unsatisfied or in distress without really knowing why, or you may be battling an issue that you have been experiencing for years. You may have turned to ways of coping that you would like to change or explore. Therapy provides a safe space for you to unravel your thoughts and make sense of your world. I believe you are the expert of your experience; I will listen and assist you in exploring and understanding your world. Together we will work towards enabling you to live a life in line with your values and needs.
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Amanda Robinson
Psychologist, MA, GMBPsS
Buxton SK17
Greetings, I am a psychologist with 27 years of counselling experience. I am passionate to support you if you are finding life difficult and experiencing inner pain that goes round and round. Life can be tough and asking for help when you are feeling down, desperate and discouraged even tougher. Well done for having the courage to reach out, you are worth it, even if it does not feel that way right now. I love working with individuals who are hurting, but want to heal and make a difference in the world. I am a also a believer in the healing power of nature to physically, emotionally and spiritually inspire and balance our lives.
Greetings, I am a psychologist with 27 years of counselling experience. I am passionate to support you if you are finding life difficult and experiencing inner pain that goes round and round. Life can be tough and asking for help when you are feeling down, desperate and discouraged even tougher. Well done for having the courage to reach out, you are worth it, even if it does not feel that way right now. I love working with individuals who are hurting, but want to heal and make a difference in the world. I am a also a believer in the healing power of nature to physically, emotionally and spiritually inspire and balance our lives.
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Caro Lee
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Buxton SK17
Whether you’re dealing with anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, estrangement, family issues, identity, loneliness, menopause, powerlessness, relationship difficulties, or simply want to talk things through, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re feeling, and how you can manage it. We’re all different and we all need to find our own way. I can help you do that. The world throws a lot at us, and expects a lot of us. And, very often, we expect a lot of ourselves too. For many of us, it can help to talk through what we’re dealing with, to help us understand what’s going on and find a way forward.
Whether you’re dealing with anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, estrangement, family issues, identity, loneliness, menopause, powerlessness, relationship difficulties, or simply want to talk things through, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re feeling, and how you can manage it. We’re all different and we all need to find our own way. I can help you do that. The world throws a lot at us, and expects a lot of us. And, very often, we expect a lot of ourselves too. For many of us, it can help to talk through what we’re dealing with, to help us understand what’s going on and find a way forward.
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Bushra Sim
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Buxton SK17
Hello, I’m Bushra and welcome to my page. I am a therapist with over fifteen years’ experience. Helping people from diverse backgrounds explore and understand how they live and find ways that are more satisfying. Over my career, I have worked in a variety of settings including volunteering at a non-profitable charity organisation and alcoholics in recovery reach out centre as well as my private practice.
Hello, I’m Bushra and welcome to my page. I am a therapist with over fifteen years’ experience. Helping people from diverse backgrounds explore and understand how they live and find ways that are more satisfying. Over my career, I have worked in a variety of settings including volunteering at a non-profitable charity organisation and alcoholics in recovery reach out centre as well as my private practice.
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Hidden Gem Psychology Service
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am passionate about trauma-informed care and utilise a whole-person approach. Trauma can often underpin common mental health difficulties, and I can work with you to process the source of your difficulties and/or focus on your current symptoms. You may wish to focus on your current experiences of depression, anxiety, etc., or wish to address the underlying difficulties that have led to these. I also have a keen interest in complex trauma, dissociation, childhood emotional neglect, medically unexplained symptoms, functional neurological disorder, chronic pain, chronic fatigue and other physical difficulties.
I am passionate about trauma-informed care and utilise a whole-person approach. Trauma can often underpin common mental health difficulties, and I can work with you to process the source of your difficulties and/or focus on your current symptoms. You may wish to focus on your current experiences of depression, anxiety, etc., or wish to address the underlying difficulties that have led to these. I also have a keen interest in complex trauma, dissociation, childhood emotional neglect, medically unexplained symptoms, functional neurological disorder, chronic pain, chronic fatigue and other physical difficulties.
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Peakland Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Hi, my name is Jeanette. Life can be challenging, difficult & stressful at times, affecting how we feel emotionally. We can become anxious, worried, stressed, depressed or just generally feel overwhelmed. In order to manage how we are feeling, we can develop unhelpful thinking & behaviours which can hinder our growth, leading to us becoming stuck in vicious cycles. By understanding & recognising our unhelpful thinking & behaviours we can start to look at ways to modify these to improve how we feel. Therapy can help you gain control over thoughts & behaviours; develop healthier coping strategies; build self-confidence & resilience.
Hi, my name is Jeanette. Life can be challenging, difficult & stressful at times, affecting how we feel emotionally. We can become anxious, worried, stressed, depressed or just generally feel overwhelmed. In order to manage how we are feeling, we can develop unhelpful thinking & behaviours which can hinder our growth, leading to us becoming stuck in vicious cycles. By understanding & recognising our unhelpful thinking & behaviours we can start to look at ways to modify these to improve how we feel. Therapy can help you gain control over thoughts & behaviours; develop healthier coping strategies; build self-confidence & resilience.
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Catherine Pamplin
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Buxton SK17
I'm a qualified and experienced Art Psychotherapist and Supervisor. I warmly welcome you to contact me, whatever your concerns or reasons for seeking therapeutic support or supervision. Art therapy can benefit people of any age, background or ability, including those with complex needs, disabilities or life-limiting conditions. I work with children, young people and adults. No experience of art or therapy is necessary. If you find talking difficult or impossible you can still benefit from art therapy.
I'm a qualified and experienced Art Psychotherapist and Supervisor. I warmly welcome you to contact me, whatever your concerns or reasons for seeking therapeutic support or supervision. Art therapy can benefit people of any age, background or ability, including those with complex needs, disabilities or life-limiting conditions. I work with children, young people and adults. No experience of art or therapy is necessary. If you find talking difficult or impossible you can still benefit from art therapy.
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Leanne Brocklehurst
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello! Welcome to my profile, my name is Leanne and I'm a counselling practitioner based in the High Peak. Tend Counselling is my practice I run alongside my colleague.  At Tend Counselling, I offer gentle, supportive work with people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, neurodivergence, everyday stress. I always have space for whatever you bring to the table, in your own time. You’re in the driving seat, you set the pace, I am here to guide you on your journey.
Hello! Welcome to my profile, my name is Leanne and I'm a counselling practitioner based in the High Peak. Tend Counselling is my practice I run alongside my colleague.  At Tend Counselling, I offer gentle, supportive work with people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, neurodivergence, everyday stress. I always have space for whatever you bring to the table, in your own time. You’re in the driving seat, you set the pace, I am here to guide you on your journey.
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Anne Therapy Services
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Online Only
Hi, I have been a Counsellor for 26 yrs and Supervisor for 16 yrs, working with adults and young people. My focus is very much on the client's needs and working at your pace, in a caring and safe way, looking at a wide range of short term, on-going and/or long term issues around trauma, stress, anxiety, phobias etc. which can affect your everyday life. I am also an Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner, which is known as a tapping tool, that can help you to overcome and let go of negative beliefs, emotions and thought patterns, and reduce anxiety that allows you to feel more relaxed and able to cope with every day life.
Hi, I have been a Counsellor for 26 yrs and Supervisor for 16 yrs, working with adults and young people. My focus is very much on the client's needs and working at your pace, in a caring and safe way, looking at a wide range of short term, on-going and/or long term issues around trauma, stress, anxiety, phobias etc. which can affect your everyday life. I am also an Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner, which is known as a tapping tool, that can help you to overcome and let go of negative beliefs, emotions and thought patterns, and reduce anxiety that allows you to feel more relaxed and able to cope with every day life.
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Photo of Gill Sweeting, Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Gill Sweeting
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Buxton SK17
Sometimes the difficulties you have in the present are influenced by how things have been for you in the past. How you have coped with the tough experiences, the beliefs you have developed about yourself and the world, your habitual responses. You want to improve things for yourself but you can't see a way through. Maybe you have tried other ways of getting better, maybe with some success, but the underlying problems just turn up in different ways. You are here because you know that you are not out of options. Psychotherapy has helped many people like you. And with me, you are in a safe pair of hands. EMDR is an option for you too.
Sometimes the difficulties you have in the present are influenced by how things have been for you in the past. How you have coped with the tough experiences, the beliefs you have developed about yourself and the world, your habitual responses. You want to improve things for yourself but you can't see a way through. Maybe you have tried other ways of getting better, maybe with some success, but the underlying problems just turn up in different ways. You are here because you know that you are not out of options. Psychotherapy has helped many people like you. And with me, you are in a safe pair of hands. EMDR is an option for you too.
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Maria Callear
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Buxton SK17
Hi, I'm Maria. Are you curious about why you feel or act the way you do? Are you open to exploring the deeper layers of your emotions and experiences with a desire to understand yourself more even if nothing feels 'wrong' on the surface? I can support you to reflect on your past, notice patterns in your relationships, and take time to understand yourself more fully. You don’t need to know anything about therapy—just be open, patient, and interested in creating meaningful, lasting change from the inside out.
Hi, I'm Maria. Are you curious about why you feel or act the way you do? Are you open to exploring the deeper layers of your emotions and experiences with a desire to understand yourself more even if nothing feels 'wrong' on the surface? I can support you to reflect on your past, notice patterns in your relationships, and take time to understand yourself more fully. You don’t need to know anything about therapy—just be open, patient, and interested in creating meaningful, lasting change from the inside out.
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Hayley Trower
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Buxton SK17
Are you a sensitive woman who often feels overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself? Perhaps you're the one who holds it all together - for your family, clients, or colleagues - yet inside, you're exhausted, overthinking, and unsure how to slow down. You might say yes when you want to say no, struggle to rest without guilt, or find yourself numbing with food, alcohol, or endless doing. If you’re longing for calm, clarity, and space to just be, I can help.
Are you a sensitive woman who often feels overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself? Perhaps you're the one who holds it all together - for your family, clients, or colleagues - yet inside, you're exhausted, overthinking, and unsure how to slow down. You might say yes when you want to say no, struggle to rest without guilt, or find yourself numbing with food, alcohol, or endless doing. If you’re longing for calm, clarity, and space to just be, I can help.
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Chelsea Jackson
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I’m Chelsea. I’m a mum of two, a British–New Zealander, and I offer a small number of private therapy sessions alongside my work within the NHS. This balance helps me avoid burnout and means I can show up fully for the people I work with. If you’re feeling anxious, low, stressed, or stuck in unhelpful patterns, online CBT can help you make sense of what’s going on and find a way forward. I offer private, confidential therapy online, so you can access support from a space that feels comfortable and safe for you.
Hi, I’m Chelsea. I’m a mum of two, a British–New Zealander, and I offer a small number of private therapy sessions alongside my work within the NHS. This balance helps me avoid burnout and means I can show up fully for the people I work with. If you’re feeling anxious, low, stressed, or stuck in unhelpful patterns, online CBT can help you make sense of what’s going on and find a way forward. I offer private, confidential therapy online, so you can access support from a space that feels comfortable and safe for you.
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Angela Williamson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Trying to resolve the issues troubling you alone can feel overwhelming. Reaching out for help is a proactive first step in starting to feel better. I provide a welcoming, safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to talk about what is troubling you. It is very natural to feel nervous about coming to counselling for the first time. I understand and never lose sight of this. I offer a complimentary 20-minute introductory telephone consultation. Some new clients prefer to book their first appointment without a call. It about what feels best to you.
Trying to resolve the issues troubling you alone can feel overwhelming. Reaching out for help is a proactive first step in starting to feel better. I provide a welcoming, safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to talk about what is troubling you. It is very natural to feel nervous about coming to counselling for the first time. I understand and never lose sight of this. I offer a complimentary 20-minute introductory telephone consultation. Some new clients prefer to book their first appointment without a call. It about what feels best to you.
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Sandra Marston
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello I am wondering if you are finding life a bit tough right now. Maybe you are feeling anxious and worried about the future. People I work with often feel that life is getting on top of them, they are not living the life they want - they have lost confidence, sometimes feeling afraid, frustrated, lonely - experiencing a range of emotions that feel difficult to understand and work through. I can help you deal with those big and small ups and downs in life. Feelings of panic, anxiety and stress Perhaps a relationship issue is causing you some concern. Together we can find ways to help you deal with these feelings and emotions
Hello I am wondering if you are finding life a bit tough right now. Maybe you are feeling anxious and worried about the future. People I work with often feel that life is getting on top of them, they are not living the life they want - they have lost confidence, sometimes feeling afraid, frustrated, lonely - experiencing a range of emotions that feel difficult to understand and work through. I can help you deal with those big and small ups and downs in life. Feelings of panic, anxiety and stress Perhaps a relationship issue is causing you some concern. Together we can find ways to help you deal with these feelings and emotions
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New Dawn New Days
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
We offer an affordable counselling service where we support clients who are experiencing a range of issues such as Anxiety, Depression & Relationship issues. All clients referring themselves to our services are offered a free 30 minute initial assessment call. These calls are completed by an experienced member of our team who will be able to answer any questions or concerns you have about accessing Counselling.
We offer an affordable counselling service where we support clients who are experiencing a range of issues such as Anxiety, Depression & Relationship issues. All clients referring themselves to our services are offered a free 30 minute initial assessment call. These calls are completed by an experienced member of our team who will be able to answer any questions or concerns you have about accessing Counselling.
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Chloe Dawson
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I'm glad you’re here. I work with people who are looking for a space where they can show up exactly as they are—no masks, no judgment. Tend Counselling is my private practice that I run with my colleague. I'm Chloe, and I'm neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQ+ inclusive, and I take an integrative approach that pulls from different therapeutic models, such as Psychodynamic and person-centred, to best fit your unique needs, experiences, and goals.
Hi, I'm glad you’re here. I work with people who are looking for a space where they can show up exactly as they are—no masks, no judgment. Tend Counselling is my private practice that I run with my colleague. I'm Chloe, and I'm neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQ+ inclusive, and I take an integrative approach that pulls from different therapeutic models, such as Psychodynamic and person-centred, to best fit your unique needs, experiences, and goals.
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Helen Joy Green
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello and welcome, We all deserve a helping hand. Someone to lead us through the dark times. I believe I can offer this, by sharing my 16 years of practice. This has provided me with a vast experience/knowledge of working with adults, couples and young people. My passion is in the belief that we have the ability to grow and reach our potential. I work with compassion, genuineness and have a real passion for the effectiveness of the counselling process. I am a highly a sensitive person which helps me to empathise with others deeply. I value indifference and work in a non judgemental way.
Hello and welcome, We all deserve a helping hand. Someone to lead us through the dark times. I believe I can offer this, by sharing my 16 years of practice. This has provided me with a vast experience/knowledge of working with adults, couples and young people. My passion is in the belief that we have the ability to grow and reach our potential. I work with compassion, genuineness and have a real passion for the effectiveness of the counselling process. I am a highly a sensitive person which helps me to empathise with others deeply. I value indifference and work in a non judgemental way.
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Amanda E Smith
Psychotherapist, MBBS, COSRT Accred
Serves Area
A fulfilling sex life is an important part of healthy human life & relationships. However many have difficulties at some time in life. Examples of contributing factors include relationship problems, stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, illness, disability & medication. I aim to put clients at ease and work at my clients' pace so they don't feel rushed or pressured. You can contact me by email, phone or text. I offer a free 10 min phone chat for anyone considering an appointment, to discuss what you'd like to get out of sessions & help you to decide if I'm the right therapist for you. Sessions are typically weekly/fortnightly
A fulfilling sex life is an important part of healthy human life & relationships. However many have difficulties at some time in life. Examples of contributing factors include relationship problems, stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, illness, disability & medication. I aim to put clients at ease and work at my clients' pace so they don't feel rushed or pressured. You can contact me by email, phone or text. I offer a free 10 min phone chat for anyone considering an appointment, to discuss what you'd like to get out of sessions & help you to decide if I'm the right therapist for you. Sessions are typically weekly/fortnightly
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Vanessa Bailey
Psychotherapist, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may be struggling with dating and relationships, noticing the same unhelpful patterns repeating, or finding it hard to move on after a separation. You might also be feeling weighed down by past experiences, loneliness, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, or navigating life with ADHD. If you would like to better understand what may be impacting you and feel ready to take a gentle first step toward positive change, I invite you to get in touch.
You may be struggling with dating and relationships, noticing the same unhelpful patterns repeating, or finding it hard to move on after a separation. You might also be feeling weighed down by past experiences, loneliness, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, or navigating life with ADHD. If you would like to better understand what may be impacting you and feel ready to take a gentle first step toward positive change, I invite you to get in touch.
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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.