Women's Issues Counselling in Canvey Island
You may be feeling overwhelmed, shut down, anxious, or stuck in patterns shaped by past trauma or abuse. Many of the people I work with have experienced sexual violence, narcissistic or domestic abuse, and struggle with trust, self-worth, or feeling safe in their own body. Trauma can leave you feeling isolated, confused, or disconnected from yourself — even when you’re functioning on the outside. It can show up as hypervigilance, numbness, or a constant sense of being “on edge.” Therapy can offer a place to slow things down, feel more grounded, and begin healing at a pace that feels safe.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, shut down, anxious, or stuck in patterns shaped by past trauma or abuse. Many of the people I work with have experienced sexual violence, narcissistic or domestic abuse, and struggle with trust, self-worth, or feeling safe in their own body. Trauma can leave you feeling isolated, confused, or disconnected from yourself — even when you’re functioning on the outside. It can show up as hypervigilance, numbness, or a constant sense of being “on edge.” Therapy can offer a place to slow things down, feel more grounded, and begin healing at a pace that feels safe.
My journey began with supporting teenagers in a secondary school, helping them navigate the emotional, social and academic challenges that often arise during adolescence. From there, my work has extended to individuals facing a range of life difficulties, including domestic abuse and social isolation, grief and loss and significant life transitions.
I also work with couples who are managing the complexities of modern life, whether it's balancing demanding schedules, working through communication issues, dealing with financial pressures, or navigating the roles we take on within our family structures.
My journey began with supporting teenagers in a secondary school, helping them navigate the emotional, social and academic challenges that often arise during adolescence. From there, my work has extended to individuals facing a range of life difficulties, including domestic abuse and social isolation, grief and loss and significant life transitions.
I also work with couples who are managing the complexities of modern life, whether it's balancing demanding schedules, working through communication issues, dealing with financial pressures, or navigating the roles we take on within our family structures.
Hi I’m Gemma, welcome to my profile. Counselling can be daunting and maybe you’re unsure of what you want which is why I offer my 1st Session less than half the fee for you to decide if I’m the right fit for you. I have many years of experience with anxiety, depression, confidence issues, fears and many more reasons people take up counselling. Are you experiencing intense emotions and feel like you’re unable to manage them in the way you would like?. Are you feeling sad, isolated and alone because of this. There really is nothing too small/big to bring to therapy. Maybe get in contact and give it a try. :)
Hi I’m Gemma, welcome to my profile. Counselling can be daunting and maybe you’re unsure of what you want which is why I offer my 1st Session less than half the fee for you to decide if I’m the right fit for you. I have many years of experience with anxiety, depression, confidence issues, fears and many more reasons people take up counselling. Are you experiencing intense emotions and feel like you’re unable to manage them in the way you would like?. Are you feeling sad, isolated and alone because of this. There really is nothing too small/big to bring to therapy. Maybe get in contact and give it a try. :)
At Benfleet Counselling and Psychotherapy Ltd, we deeply care about our potential clients' well-being, and we understand that seeking support can be a vulnerable and courageous step. Our uniqueness lies in the genuine empathy and compassion we bring to every therapeutic journey. We believe that everyone's struggles are unique, and we are dedicated to tailoring our approach to meet your specific needs, whatever they may be. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or any other emotional difficulty, our team of caring and experienced therapists is here to walk alongside you on your path to healing and growth
At Benfleet Counselling and Psychotherapy Ltd, we deeply care about our potential clients' well-being, and we understand that seeking support can be a vulnerable and courageous step. Our uniqueness lies in the genuine empathy and compassion we bring to every therapeutic journey. We believe that everyone's struggles are unique, and we are dedicated to tailoring our approach to meet your specific needs, whatever they may be. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or any other emotional difficulty, our team of caring and experienced therapists is here to walk alongside you on your path to healing and growth
I offer therapy for couples and individual clients in person and by video or telephone call. ●14 years in Private Practice● NHS experienced●. I am a qualified and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I work with you using a variety of research based approaches to address your issue. Over the years I have helped many different clients explore and reflect on their issue from a different perspective. This has often allowed them to resolve their problem or arrive at an acceptance which they can maintain when therapy finishes.
I offer therapy for couples and individual clients in person and by video or telephone call. ●14 years in Private Practice● NHS experienced●. I am a qualified and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I work with you using a variety of research based approaches to address your issue. Over the years I have helped many different clients explore and reflect on their issue from a different perspective. This has often allowed them to resolve their problem or arrive at an acceptance which they can maintain when therapy finishes.
I’m Lorraine Bygrave, a qualified EMDR and IFS Therapist with expertise in adoption and Attachment-Informed Therapy. I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma, and PTSD, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to healing. My work combines EMDR, IFS, and IADC Therapy to release stuck grief, process unresolved emotions, and address the root causes of your challenges.
I’m Lorraine Bygrave, a qualified EMDR and IFS Therapist with expertise in adoption and Attachment-Informed Therapy. I specialise in supporting adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma, and PTSD, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to healing. My work combines EMDR, IFS, and IADC Therapy to release stuck grief, process unresolved emotions, and address the root causes of your challenges.
I am a BACP and EMDR Counsellor offering face to face, online and telephone counselling. My clients say that I'm very easy to talk to, warm and friendly. I can help you to explore your issues to help you gain awareness, understanding and get to a place or acceptance of a situation you are struggling with. I am also a qualified NLP and EFT coach offering specific techniques suited to working with any issues related to trauma, depression & anxiety.
I am a BACP and EMDR Counsellor offering face to face, online and telephone counselling. My clients say that I'm very easy to talk to, warm and friendly. I can help you to explore your issues to help you gain awareness, understanding and get to a place or acceptance of a situation you are struggling with. I am also a qualified NLP and EFT coach offering specific techniques suited to working with any issues related to trauma, depression & anxiety.
I am a couples counsellor / relationship therapist. I focus on helping couples and individuals lead more contented lives. You may feel the spark has gone from your relationship, navigating a new one or not in a relationship at all. No matter what your circumstance, the chances are, if you are reading this, you have concerns about how you’re relating to others. If you're concerned about any of the following issues in your relationship, I may be able to help you: trust and jealousy, intimacy, family relationships, communication, self-esteem, infidelity, understanding each other, depression and anxiety, separation and divorce.
I am a couples counsellor / relationship therapist. I focus on helping couples and individuals lead more contented lives. You may feel the spark has gone from your relationship, navigating a new one or not in a relationship at all. No matter what your circumstance, the chances are, if you are reading this, you have concerns about how you’re relating to others. If you're concerned about any of the following issues in your relationship, I may be able to help you: trust and jealousy, intimacy, family relationships, communication, self-esteem, infidelity, understanding each other, depression and anxiety, separation and divorce.
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My clients come to see me with a range of issues. Many are associated with relationship problems, some are struggling through divorce, anxiety, anger, rage, cultural issues, commitment issues and bullying at work. Some clients want to work on their self-esteem and confidence related issues. Some clients wish to work through childhood sexual abuse. While others wish to work through bereavement. Most clients have a planned outcome and that is to feel better at the end of their allocated sessions. I am a Person-Centered focused therapist. I am focused on listening to the needs of my clients and focusing on their thoughts and feelings.
My clients come to see me with a range of issues. Many are associated with relationship problems, some are struggling through divorce, anxiety, anger, rage, cultural issues, commitment issues and bullying at work. Some clients want to work on their self-esteem and confidence related issues. Some clients wish to work through childhood sexual abuse. While others wish to work through bereavement. Most clients have a planned outcome and that is to feel better at the end of their allocated sessions. I am a Person-Centered focused therapist. I am focused on listening to the needs of my clients and focusing on their thoughts and feelings.
Hello there. I'm here to help with whatever you're experiencing. You, and your thoughts are feelings are valid. Whether you're having difficulty with a relationship or a loss, or a tough period in your life, there are no 'correct' emotions - each of us will experience a whole range of emotions as unique as we are as individuals.
Hello there. I'm here to help with whatever you're experiencing. You, and your thoughts are feelings are valid. Whether you're having difficulty with a relationship or a loss, or a tough period in your life, there are no 'correct' emotions - each of us will experience a whole range of emotions as unique as we are as individuals.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist and Trauma Therapist specialising in working with women who have experienced trauma (in all forms). I also specialise in supporting women who have experienced baby loss, and women who are currently struggling with infertility and/or involuntary childlessness. I have 18+ years experience working in the field of mental health.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist and Trauma Therapist specialising in working with women who have experienced trauma (in all forms). I also specialise in supporting women who have experienced baby loss, and women who are currently struggling with infertility and/or involuntary childlessness. I have 18+ years experience working in the field of mental health.
Hello, my name is Davina, and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am the founder of Time in Counselling and I am here to support your healing journey, helping you move from where you are now to where you would like to be. I have a deep commitment to working with people from all walks of life, specialising in areas such as childhood abuse, sexual abuse, trauma-related concerns, and relationship difficulties.
Hello, my name is Davina, and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am the founder of Time in Counselling and I am here to support your healing journey, helping you move from where you are now to where you would like to be. I have a deep commitment to working with people from all walks of life, specialising in areas such as childhood abuse, sexual abuse, trauma-related concerns, and relationship difficulties.
My emphasis as a Psychodynamic Counsellor and Coach is focused on helping build confidence and direction whilst empowering individuals to develop in areas they feel they need toward a more fulfilling and satisfying future. I create an environment where clients feel heard, valued, and understood and able to explore issues, whether related to past or present life experiences, to deepen their understanding of those experiences. This aims to facilitate a greater sense of choice and allow them to build better connections in relationships with others and with themselves.
My emphasis as a Psychodynamic Counsellor and Coach is focused on helping build confidence and direction whilst empowering individuals to develop in areas they feel they need toward a more fulfilling and satisfying future. I create an environment where clients feel heard, valued, and understood and able to explore issues, whether related to past or present life experiences, to deepen their understanding of those experiences. This aims to facilitate a greater sense of choice and allow them to build better connections in relationships with others and with themselves.
Are you struggling with hormonal health, anxiety, or navigating a significant life transition?
Life changes, hormonal challenges like PMDD or perimenopause, and emotional struggles can leave you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. If you’re experiencing anxiety, low mood, ADHD symptoms, or relationship challenges, know that you’re not alone. These feelings happen for a reason, and with the right support, they can change. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and create a therapy plan to help you regain control and feel more like yourself.
Are you struggling with hormonal health, anxiety, or navigating a significant life transition?
Life changes, hormonal challenges like PMDD or perimenopause, and emotional struggles can leave you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. If you’re experiencing anxiety, low mood, ADHD symptoms, or relationship challenges, know that you’re not alone. These feelings happen for a reason, and with the right support, they can change. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and create a therapy plan to help you regain control and feel more like yourself.
I am interested in your unique experience. You may be feeling stuck, lost or overwhelmed. You may recognise repeating patterns that you are struggling to break out of. You may be grappling with a painful event or change in your current situation that you feel you need space to explore and work through. I offer a safe, open, non-judgemental and confidential environment in which you will feel supported to explore what is concerning you.
I am interested in your unique experience. You may be feeling stuck, lost or overwhelmed. You may recognise repeating patterns that you are struggling to break out of. You may be grappling with a painful event or change in your current situation that you feel you need space to explore and work through. I offer a safe, open, non-judgemental and confidential environment in which you will feel supported to explore what is concerning you.
I support adults who feel emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Many of my clients are navigating family expectations, cultural or faith-based pressures, relationship difficulties, life transitions, low mood, or the pressure to keep functioning while struggling inside. My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive. Together, we can explore what is weighing on you, strengthen self-understanding, and develop healthier boundaries, coping strategies, and a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
I support adults who feel emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Many of my clients are navigating family expectations, cultural or faith-based pressures, relationship difficulties, life transitions, low mood, or the pressure to keep functioning while struggling inside. My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive. Together, we can explore what is weighing on you, strengthen self-understanding, and develop healthier boundaries, coping strategies, and a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
I work with people who often carry a great deal internally while continuing to function well in everyday life. From the outside, others may see you as capable or resilient, but privately you may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or directionless. You may also be living with the long-term impact of past hurt while trying to meet the demands of work, family, or daily life.
I support clients exploring experiences like loss, burnout, relationship difficulties, identity struggles, cultural displacement, periods of significant change or transition, and more. This support starts by building trust within the therapy relationship.
I work with people who often carry a great deal internally while continuing to function well in everyday life. From the outside, others may see you as capable or resilient, but privately you may feel emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or directionless. You may also be living with the long-term impact of past hurt while trying to meet the demands of work, family, or daily life.
I support clients exploring experiences like loss, burnout, relationship difficulties, identity struggles, cultural displacement, periods of significant change or transition, and more. This support starts by building trust within the therapy relationship.
Starting therapy can sometimes be a daunting experience. Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know each other. You can consider whether I am the right fit for you, and we can explore your goals and motivations for therapy, creating a collaborative plan for potentially working together. With lots of space for any questions you may have! I hold a strong desire to create space for individuals to share their voices, to feel seen and to be heard. Alongside my professional knowledge, I hope to draw from my personal journey to inspire warmth, authenticity, and connection within the therapeutic relationship we build.
Starting therapy can sometimes be a daunting experience. Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know each other. You can consider whether I am the right fit for you, and we can explore your goals and motivations for therapy, creating a collaborative plan for potentially working together. With lots of space for any questions you may have! I hold a strong desire to create space for individuals to share their voices, to feel seen and to be heard. Alongside my professional knowledge, I hope to draw from my personal journey to inspire warmth, authenticity, and connection within the therapeutic relationship we build.
I explore women's issues in the context of their life, helping them be heard and find their own narrative and voice.
As an experienced counsellor and coach my goal is to create a safe space in which the client can talk openly and honestly, making space for healing but also for change. My approach integrates a person centred model with more active processes of change, solution based interventions and strategies to create autonomy and empowerment in the client's life.
I explore women's issues in the context of their life, helping them be heard and find their own narrative and voice.
As an experienced counsellor and coach my goal is to create a safe space in which the client can talk openly and honestly, making space for healing but also for change. My approach integrates a person centred model with more active processes of change, solution based interventions and strategies to create autonomy and empowerment in the client's life.
My ideal client is someone who feels that something in their life no longer fits, even if they can’t quite explain why. Often, life looks fine on the outside, yet internally they may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who they are becoming. This can show up in relationships, intimacy or desire, a sense of emotional flatness, or difficulty feeling at home in themselves.
They are often thoughtful and reflective, but feel caught in familiar patterns or disconnected from their body or emotions. They want space to understand themselves more fully. Their goal is to live in a way that feels more authentic, meaningful, and alive.
My ideal client is someone who feels that something in their life no longer fits, even if they can’t quite explain why. Often, life looks fine on the outside, yet internally they may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who they are becoming. This can show up in relationships, intimacy or desire, a sense of emotional flatness, or difficulty feeling at home in themselves.
They are often thoughtful and reflective, but feel caught in familiar patterns or disconnected from their body or emotions. They want space to understand themselves more fully. Their goal is to live in a way that feels more authentic, meaningful, and alive.
Nearby Women's Issues Counsellors Searches for Canvey Island
- Basildon
- Benfleet
- Billericay
- Gillingham
- Hockley
- Leigh-on-Sea
- Rayleigh
- Rochford
- Southend-on-Sea
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Westcliff-on-Sea
- Wickford
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.