Female Counsellors in Chatham

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Roya Royle
Counsellor, MBACP
Chatham ME4
Flexible accessible therapy for modern life, that goes beyond the usual 50 minutes a week. I offer different sorts of space to think carefully about your experiences, particularly when relationships or past situations have left you doubting your own perceptions.
Flexible accessible therapy for modern life, that goes beyond the usual 50 minutes a week. I offer different sorts of space to think carefully about your experiences, particularly when relationships or past situations have left you doubting your own perceptions.
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Dina Elhifnawi
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych
1 Endorsed
Online Only
My ideal clients are those who feel overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or carrying unresolved trauma, grief, anxiety, or emotional pain. Many come feeling disconnected from themselves, their bodies, or their relationships. In our work together, we create a safe, supportive space to understand what is happening beneath the surface. I help clients move forward by combining insight with practical tools, guiding them to regulate their nervous system, process past experiences safely, and build healthier patterns that support lasting change.
My ideal clients are those who feel overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or carrying unresolved trauma, grief, anxiety, or emotional pain. Many come feeling disconnected from themselves, their bodies, or their relationships. In our work together, we create a safe, supportive space to understand what is happening beneath the surface. I help clients move forward by combining insight with practical tools, guiding them to regulate their nervous system, process past experiences safely, and build healthier patterns that support lasting change.
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Dawn Ellaine Hamblett
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Chatham ME5
Stepping into counselling and looking for a therapist when you are feeling at your most vulnerable can seem very daunting. You are possibly feeling very low and anxious and in need of a neutral and non-judgemental place to turn. I offer Person Centred Therapy - a Humanistic Approach that deals with the ways in which a person consciously perceives themselves. I am client-led, I do not offer you advice, but trust that the relationship we develop together will allow you to find what you need. I offer therapy to Adults, Young People and Children (5years plus) and can work creatively.
Stepping into counselling and looking for a therapist when you are feeling at your most vulnerable can seem very daunting. You are possibly feeling very low and anxious and in need of a neutral and non-judgemental place to turn. I offer Person Centred Therapy - a Humanistic Approach that deals with the ways in which a person consciously perceives themselves. I am client-led, I do not offer you advice, but trust that the relationship we develop together will allow you to find what you need. I offer therapy to Adults, Young People and Children (5years plus) and can work creatively.
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Lizzy Mbaluku
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Chatham ME4
Taking the first step toward support can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Reaching out for help is a courageous decision, and I am here to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing. I am an accredited CBT Psychotherapist with extensive experience working across a range of mental health services. Together, we will explore what may be impacting your wellbeing by identifying patterns, triggers, and the factors that may be maintaining the difficulties you’re facing. We will set clear, meaningful goals and work collaboratively to achieve them.
Taking the first step toward support can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Reaching out for help is a courageous decision, and I am here to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing. I am an accredited CBT Psychotherapist with extensive experience working across a range of mental health services. Together, we will explore what may be impacting your wellbeing by identifying patterns, triggers, and the factors that may be maintaining the difficulties you’re facing. We will set clear, meaningful goals and work collaboratively to achieve them.
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Claire King
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Perhaps you have been given a diagnosis of a mental health condition, or you recognise that your mental health needs some care and attention. Either way, therapy could be beneficial for you. Whilst diagnosis can be helpful for some people, my approach to therapy is not led by your diagnosis, but instead by your lived experience, your goals for therapy and your preferences. Our work will be a partnership - I bring psychological expertise and skills, whilst you are the expert of your own experience. It is by working together that we can find a way forward for you.
Perhaps you have been given a diagnosis of a mental health condition, or you recognise that your mental health needs some care and attention. Either way, therapy could be beneficial for you. Whilst diagnosis can be helpful for some people, my approach to therapy is not led by your diagnosis, but instead by your lived experience, your goals for therapy and your preferences. Our work will be a partnership - I bring psychological expertise and skills, whilst you are the expert of your own experience. It is by working together that we can find a way forward for you.
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Angela Elizabeth Bostock
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Serves Area
COUNSELLING AND WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME:...……………I'm a person centred counsellor. My approach is non-directive and you are the expert of our own life. I work in a non-judgemental and respective way. I'm a caring, empathic and friendly person. Sometimes we need to step back and review our life and refocus and look at what matters which will then enable you to make new decisions. I will offer you a safe and confidential space where you will feel listened to without any criticism or judgment.
COUNSELLING AND WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME:...……………I'm a person centred counsellor. My approach is non-directive and you are the expert of our own life. I work in a non-judgemental and respective way. I'm a caring, empathic and friendly person. Sometimes we need to step back and review our life and refocus and look at what matters which will then enable you to make new decisions. I will offer you a safe and confidential space where you will feel listened to without any criticism or judgment.
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Emily Cheney
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Serves Area
Hello, and thank you for viewing my page. I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and I help people experiencing depression and anxiety disorders to make positive change in the here and now. I hope to provide you with a safe, warm and confidential space to explore your difficulties and work towards your goals. Perhaps you are struggling with worry, catastrophic thinking, low self-esteem, avoidance, procrastination, feeling low or know things just don't feel right. Are these things stopping you from enjoying life, or living how you want to? If you feel ready to make a positive change, I would love to hear from you.
Hello, and thank you for viewing my page. I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and I help people experiencing depression and anxiety disorders to make positive change in the here and now. I hope to provide you with a safe, warm and confidential space to explore your difficulties and work towards your goals. Perhaps you are struggling with worry, catastrophic thinking, low self-esteem, avoidance, procrastination, feeling low or know things just don't feel right. Are these things stopping you from enjoying life, or living how you want to? If you feel ready to make a positive change, I would love to hear from you.
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Natascha Ryan
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you looking to make sense of things?  We seek counselling for a number of reasons including anxiety, trauma, depression, loss, stress, relationship difficulties - but also to gain a greater understanding of the ‘self’ and improve psychological well-being. Mostly and put simply, we want to learn to feel better about ourselves.
Are you looking to make sense of things?  We seek counselling for a number of reasons including anxiety, trauma, depression, loss, stress, relationship difficulties - but also to gain a greater understanding of the ‘self’ and improve psychological well-being. Mostly and put simply, we want to learn to feel better about ourselves.
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Angela Christie Mbacp Accred
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Feeling overwhelmed and struggling to make sense of stressful and emotional anguish from current or past experiences? As a counsellor, my help with you would be to explore these issues, enable you to find your answers and recognise the choices that are available to you.
Feeling overwhelmed and struggling to make sense of stressful and emotional anguish from current or past experiences? As a counsellor, my help with you would be to explore these issues, enable you to find your answers and recognise the choices that are available to you.
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Rebecca Attwood- Low Cost Counselling
Counsellor, MA, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We believe that everyone who needs to see a counsellor should be able to do so. Cost should not be the reason that you are not able to access support. Day Time Sessions (7am- 5pm) £28. Evening Sessions (5pm-8pm) £30. Whatever your reasons for seeking support, be assured you will be treated with respect and confidentiality, and given the safe space to be yourself.
We believe that everyone who needs to see a counsellor should be able to do so. Cost should not be the reason that you are not able to access support. Day Time Sessions (7am- 5pm) £28. Evening Sessions (5pm-8pm) £30. Whatever your reasons for seeking support, be assured you will be treated with respect and confidentiality, and given the safe space to be yourself.
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Cite-Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My name is Egita, and I'm a trauma-informed therapist working within a person-centred approach. I am drawn to working with adults who have experienced trauma and childhood sexual abuse. People who have survived sexual abuse may experience anger, fear, shame, guilt, thinking that it’s all my fault. You might feel “you do not matter” or feeling worthless. Experiencing anxiety, panic and flashbacks can make you feel stuck or unsure of yourself, finding it difficult to form trusting relationships with others. Having counselling, can help you understand what has happened to you, your thoughts, feelings you are going through right now.
My name is Egita, and I'm a trauma-informed therapist working within a person-centred approach. I am drawn to working with adults who have experienced trauma and childhood sexual abuse. People who have survived sexual abuse may experience anger, fear, shame, guilt, thinking that it’s all my fault. You might feel “you do not matter” or feeling worthless. Experiencing anxiety, panic and flashbacks can make you feel stuck or unsure of yourself, finding it difficult to form trusting relationships with others. Having counselling, can help you understand what has happened to you, your thoughts, feelings you are going through right now.
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Marilyn Fuah-Durugo
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
You may look as though you’re coping, yet feel unsettled, overwhelmed or unsure beneath the surface. Perhaps you’re used to carrying responsibility, navigating expectations, or holding things together for others. You might notice patterns in relationships, questions around identity, or a sense of feeling stuck without fully knowing why. You’re not necessarily in crisis, but you know something isn’t sitting right. You want space to reflect, understand yourself more clearly, and move forward with greater steadiness and intention.
You may look as though you’re coping, yet feel unsettled, overwhelmed or unsure beneath the surface. Perhaps you’re used to carrying responsibility, navigating expectations, or holding things together for others. You might notice patterns in relationships, questions around identity, or a sense of feeling stuck without fully knowing why. You’re not necessarily in crisis, but you know something isn’t sitting right. You want space to reflect, understand yourself more clearly, and move forward with greater steadiness and intention.
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Bulb Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
As I have evolved through both my Professional and Personal landscapes, I am committed to help transform, Children, Adults , Families through their Relationships, Mental Health issues, overcome Domestic Abuse and Trauma, recognise Narcissistic Abuse and achieve overall life improvement. I work with all walks of life and have many strings to my bow, I adore learning, researching and am currently undergoing further training focussing on the impact of Trauma and implementing new approaches to help manage CPTSD/PTSD. I have a diverse range of interpersonal skills and utilise my knowledge to teach and train Psychology and Counselling
As I have evolved through both my Professional and Personal landscapes, I am committed to help transform, Children, Adults , Families through their Relationships, Mental Health issues, overcome Domestic Abuse and Trauma, recognise Narcissistic Abuse and achieve overall life improvement. I work with all walks of life and have many strings to my bow, I adore learning, researching and am currently undergoing further training focussing on the impact of Trauma and implementing new approaches to help manage CPTSD/PTSD. I have a diverse range of interpersonal skills and utilise my knowledge to teach and train Psychology and Counselling
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Trauma and Abuse Specialist
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Trauma, Abuse & Anxiety Specialist. Are you carrying the weight of trauma or abuse and wondering why it still affects you? Maybe anxiety, low mood, addiction, or relationship struggles keep repeating. You want to feel calmer, stronger, and more in control — not just coping, but truly living. You’re ready for change and want therapy that feels safe, clear, and focused on real progress, not endless talking. I offer bespoke solution focused, compassionate therapy that brings hope from the first session.
Trauma, Abuse & Anxiety Specialist. Are you carrying the weight of trauma or abuse and wondering why it still affects you? Maybe anxiety, low mood, addiction, or relationship struggles keep repeating. You want to feel calmer, stronger, and more in control — not just coping, but truly living. You’re ready for change and want therapy that feels safe, clear, and focused on real progress, not endless talking. I offer bespoke solution focused, compassionate therapy that brings hope from the first session.
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Jade Page-Baldwin
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Sometimes it’s not one big thing, just a growing sense that something doesn’t feel right anymore. You might find yourself overthinking, feeling low, or struggling in relationships, without being entirely sure why. Hi, I’m Jade, an Integrative Counselling Psychotherapist based in Rochester, Kent. I offer a space that’s not about labels or quick fixes, but about you — your experiences, what you’re carrying, and what you need to feel more like yourself again. Together, we can begin to make sense of what’s going on, at a pace that feels manageable.
Sometimes it’s not one big thing, just a growing sense that something doesn’t feel right anymore. You might find yourself overthinking, feeling low, or struggling in relationships, without being entirely sure why. Hi, I’m Jade, an Integrative Counselling Psychotherapist based in Rochester, Kent. I offer a space that’s not about labels or quick fixes, but about you — your experiences, what you’re carrying, and what you need to feel more like yourself again. Together, we can begin to make sense of what’s going on, at a pace that feels manageable.
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Claire Utterson - CBT Therapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, stress, self-doubt, or difficult life experiences start taking up more space than you'd like. You may find yourself stuck in unhelpful patterns, overthinking conversations, avoiding situations, or feeling like you're constantly carrying a weight that others can't see. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. As a CBT therapist, I help people understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours so they can create meaningful, lasting change. I specialise in depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD and more.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, stress, self-doubt, or difficult life experiences start taking up more space than you'd like. You may find yourself stuck in unhelpful patterns, overthinking conversations, avoiding situations, or feeling like you're constantly carrying a weight that others can't see. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone and you don't have to figure it out by yourself. As a CBT therapist, I help people understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours so they can create meaningful, lasting change. I specialise in depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD and more.
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Solve and Evolve Therapies
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Counsellor & EMDR Practitioner with over 20yrs experience in mental health. I support Adults and Adolescents (12-17yrs). I have additional training in Supervision & nearly 15 years experience Supervising within the NHS and private practice. I have a special interest in PTSD and trauma. I also specialise in anxiety disorders (ie. PTSD, Panic, Health, GAD, OCD, Social Anxiety and Phobias) depression, stress and low self-esteem. I Supervise Trainees on the level 7 Masters in CBT, as well as other qualified clinicians. F2F & Remote therapy.
I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Counsellor & EMDR Practitioner with over 20yrs experience in mental health. I support Adults and Adolescents (12-17yrs). I have additional training in Supervision & nearly 15 years experience Supervising within the NHS and private practice. I have a special interest in PTSD and trauma. I also specialise in anxiety disorders (ie. PTSD, Panic, Health, GAD, OCD, Social Anxiety and Phobias) depression, stress and low self-esteem. I Supervise Trainees on the level 7 Masters in CBT, as well as other qualified clinicians. F2F & Remote therapy.
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Joanna Taylor
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a highly experienced counselling psychologist who really enjoys helping people. I have a great deal of empathy and compassion for the struggles we face as human beings. If you are finding life tough or feeling like you want to make changes, I would love to try and help. I like to draw on a range of approaches to help you and I highly value a good therapeutic relationship together. Within this I use interventions so that you can understand yourself better and identify ways forward. It’s important for me to discover what YOU want to be different and my ideal client is only someone who works hard in allowing me to help you.
I am a highly experienced counselling psychologist who really enjoys helping people. I have a great deal of empathy and compassion for the struggles we face as human beings. If you are finding life tough or feeling like you want to make changes, I would love to try and help. I like to draw on a range of approaches to help you and I highly value a good therapeutic relationship together. Within this I use interventions so that you can understand yourself better and identify ways forward. It’s important for me to discover what YOU want to be different and my ideal client is only someone who works hard in allowing me to help you.
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Dr Esthefanea F. Santos
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together? Maybe you're constantly overthinking, feeling low, or just not like yourself lately. You might be managing work, relationships, or daily life on the outside, but inside, something feels off. I help adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and burnout create more space to breathe, reflect, and feel like themselves again. Whether you’re dealing with racing thoughts, low energy, emotional numbness, or simply the sense that you’re no longer coping in the way you used to, I can help.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together? Maybe you're constantly overthinking, feeling low, or just not like yourself lately. You might be managing work, relationships, or daily life on the outside, but inside, something feels off. I help adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and burnout create more space to breathe, reflect, and feel like themselves again. Whether you’re dealing with racing thoughts, low energy, emotional numbness, or simply the sense that you’re no longer coping in the way you used to, I can help.
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JoAnne Regina
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Serves Area
I am an integrative psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner with over seventeen years experience. I have extensive training and clinical experience in the treatment of a range of psychological disorders, with a particular focus on trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder and problems caused by adverse childhood experiences including low self esteem, relationship difficulties, and emotional dysregulation. In addition, I have worked extensively with first responders and military veterans, giving me a deep understanding of the stressors unique to the these communities.
I am an integrative psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner with over seventeen years experience. I have extensive training and clinical experience in the treatment of a range of psychological disorders, with a particular focus on trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder and problems caused by adverse childhood experiences including low self esteem, relationship difficulties, and emotional dysregulation. In addition, I have worked extensively with first responders and military veterans, giving me a deep understanding of the stressors unique to the these communities.
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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.