Women's Issues Counselling in Cheltenham

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Photo of Helen Smith, Counsellor in Cheltenham, England
Helen Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with whoever comes to me but also have special interest in the following groups: Women who may have a nagging feeling that life could be more beautiful. They may feel trapped by past choices or have experienced a wake-up call or final straw such as a bereavement, relationship difficulties, or peri-menopause or menopause difficulties. Teenagers who feel overwhelmed with life. They may find it hard to put their feelings into words or to talk to friends and family. Perhaps they feel tension between what they want and the expectation of others. Trainee counsellors who may be looking forward to therapy, or perhaps the training is
01242 903654
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Cheltenham GL52
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Shauna New
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
You're already on your way; I'll meet you where you are. Online or outdoors, you can expect a confidential relationship free of judgment. Whether you need short-term support to cope with a transition or are looking to better understand long-term patterns surrounding transitions in your life, I hope to provide a safe, comfortable space for you to explore and develop the skills you feel would help. I offer regular weekly, biweekly, or monthly sessions - either online or as a walk and talk session - depending on what you're looking to achieve in our work together.
015242 38481
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Cheltenham GL51
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Catherine Macer
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Life is not always easy. The fact that you are looking at my page suggests that something feels stuck, painful, maybe hopeless or unreachable and that you want something different for yourself – that you want things to change. Perhaps you want to free yourself from repetitive patterns of behaviour, depression, anxiety and self-limiting beliefs or the impact of trauma. Maybe you want to deepen your connection to yourself so that life feels richer and more rewarding and you can find a more authentic sense of yourself. Whatever your reason, I offer you a safe, empathetic and thoughtful space to explore whatever you want to bring.
01257 449409
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Cheltenham GL50
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Hannya Melrose
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
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Verified
I have worked for over 15 years as a body-oriented psychotherapist, specialising in prenatal & birth/ attachment issues, sexual trauma, life transitions & crisis. I am also a TRE (Tension Releasing Exercises) provider, to support the release of stress from the body/ mind. More recently I have trained to work with women of all ages & life stages around menstrual cycle awareness, the menopause passage & after & I am currently training as a women's transformational coach & facilitator. I feel passionately about supporting women to step into greater self-love, empowerment & fulfillment in all areas of their life.
01453 708236
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Cheltenham GL50
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Cheltenham’s Counselling Centre
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
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Hello my name is Shelley and I am a qualified adult and child Therapeutic Counsellor. I have a vast amount of experience as a pastoral worker working in schools and as a counsellor working for a charity. I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and offer face to face or online sessions . These sessions provide a confidential, supportive environment where clients can feel safe and explore the work through any emotional or life difficulties. I believe by offering online counselling this gives each individual the ability to reach their true potential within the safety of their chosen space.
01242 339245
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Cheltenham GL50
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KeiraLianne Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
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Verified
I hope to offer a safe space, warm and trusting environment and non-judgemental relationship, where we can discuss the difficult and uncomfortable elements of your life. Be those early life experiences and relationships, significant life events (pregnancy/birth/death/marriage/divorce), anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, identity, sense of self, loss.
01242 903226
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Cheltenham GL50
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Rachel Power
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with adults and children and young people who want to be able to explore their feelings and their thoughts in a safe place. Have you been struggling with feelings that are overwhelming? Maybe you know what is bothering you and you would like to explore the past and how it is affecting your present situation? Sometimes we just don’t know why we are experiencing anxiety and depression or why each day is such a struggle. Maybe you are experiencing difficulties in your relationships? I am here to offer you a guiding hand to enable you to explore in a space that is full of love and understanding and not judgemental.
07961 627500
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Cheltenham GL50
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Linzi Worrall - Igloo Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, and welcome. I provide a safe, warm, non-judgemental space, where we can work together to explore, with gentle curiosity, what is going on for you, and how to find your own way forward.  I have experience working within a wide range of areas, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, loss, low self esteem, difficult family relationships, self harm and suicidal thoughts.
01452 923034
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Cheltenham GL50
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Mary Crowley
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or worried? Perhaps your mood has been low for a while and you can't shift that feeling. Has something happened recently, or in the past that's affecting how things are for you today? Sometimes there may be a sense that life is lacking in meaning and direction. Maybe you want to make some changes but feel stuck in negative and destructive patterns of behaviour?
01242 500102
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Cheltenham GL50
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Sarah Bolton-Locke
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified
Verified
I have a face to face and online counselling practice based in Cheltenham and Gloucester, offering warm and accepting therapy for adults and children. Having a non-judgmental and safe space will give you the opportunity to explore whatever you may be struggling with.
01452 934579
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Cheltenham GL51
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Dawn Andrei
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with your emotions, overwhelmed with anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship difficulties? Perhaps stuck in destructive habitual behavioural patterns, or addictive behaviours without understanding why? I offer a safe and empathetic environment to support your growth in developing self-awareness, through a range of therapeutic approaches, building a bespoke tool kit of coping techniques to support you work through your difficulties, develop emotional regulation and make the desired changes in your life.
01242 650406
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Cheltenham GL50
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Jen Edwards
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I recognise that life is a journey that can sometimes be a struggle. Life in this modern world is often chaotic, stressful and moves at such a fast pace, yet our reptilian brains are still designed to deal with cave man threats. This can lead to our bodies being flooded with fight, flight or freeze responses. In time these can build and lead to conditions such as anxiety, depression and low level trauma if not dealt with correctly. Having the support to help you through is not always easy to find.
01242 903218
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Cheltenham GL50
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Kate Devereux
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Kate, and I am a therapist working online or face-to-face. I provide individual therapy as well as couple's therapy. I offer a non-judgemental space for you to unpack your troubles; honouring the trust you have placed in me to maintain confidentiality and safety. I provide an integrated therapeutic approach that recognises all people and their experiences are unique. My therapeutic approach is client-led and self-paced by you, allowing the therapy to be flexible and inline with your specific needs.
01452 923031
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Cheltenham GL51
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Thrive:Counselling. Julie Allan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced, counsellor and supervisor. Offing a warm non judgemental, safe space to explore your feelings and difficulties. To talk about anything which may feel confusing, painful, or traumatic. You do not necessarily need to be at crisis point to benefit from counselling, you may simply be feeling more anxious, tearful, stressed or angry and wondering how to get back to what feels more normal for you. I want to help you to find ways to live a fuller life and reach your unique potential.I can offer face to face or online working we can discuss your preference.
01242 903168
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Cheltenham GL51
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Julie Ingram
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, and welcome to my page. I have been qualified as a psychotherapist and supervisor for over 17 years, with previous experience in mental health and Social Work Management. I work with adults, children, adolescents and have expertise in working with family issues. I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma. I provide a welcoming, safe space (indoors or out doors) which provides a relationship based approach to working together.
01981 200129
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Cheltenham GL50
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Saskia Penrose
Counsellor
Verified
Verified
Adults, as well as pre-teen and teenagers, know to find me, as I have professionally trained for both. I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), a well-known evidence based psychotherapy, which has a very practical approach. My clients feel they gain strategies, practical & emotional, which help them deal with what was hindering/hurting them. Issues my clients and I work with most, are Low Self Esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Perfectionism, OCD tendencies, Self Harm, Suicidal thoughts. 20 Years ago I started training as an NLP practitioner, which means I have a wide range of tools on my therapeutic tool belt.
015242 36646
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Cheltenham GL51
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Susannah Newell
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello. As an experienced psychotherapist, I can help you manage current life challenges like sudden changes or losses; anxiety; relationship issues; bereavement; loneliness; parenthood; depression or past experiences intruding on your present. Sometimes clients come with a more general sense of unfulfilment or want to know themselves better. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to share your load, rather than carrying it alone. Psychotherapy offers vital connection, support and opportunity to work things through with an empathic, trained professional totally unconnected to your life.
01242 650306
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Cheltenham GL53
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Photo of Clare Howlett, Psychotherapist in Cheltenham, England
Clare Howlett
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Perhaps you've not been to therapy before and are hesitant about what to expect. Perhaps you are wondering where to even begin in what you want to talk about. Maybe you are here to understand yourself and others better, or you want to make sense of a challenging life experience to feel more connected, happier and fulfilled in life! The best place to start may involve thinking more about me than about you! Much has been said about the therapeutic relationship being an important predictor of change, so this is a great opportunity to get to know me to establish if I'm a good-fit for you!
01452 941685
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Cheltenham GL50
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Emma johnsey
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Emma and I have over ten years experience as a counsellor. Contact me if you are looking for a safe person with whom you can explore matters that are important to you, this may include relationships, emotions, thoughts that concern you, or blocks you feel. The focus of our work would be you and your life. You may have goals you wish to achieve or feel hopeless and stuck. Whatever your concerns our work may entail looking at the past or take a solution focused approach.
01452 227966
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Cheltenham GL51
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Harvey Lidstone-Lane
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Harvey and I am a therapist working in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. I currently work for Here for you Counselling, a private practice therapeutic service I founded. I have experience working with many different presenting issues, including; depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, bereavement, low self-esteem, PTSD, abuse and many more. I have worked with I wide range of clients, however I have particular experience working with young people, aged 18-35. I am able to work in a traditional face-to-face setting at my office in Chiswick or remotely via Skype/Zoom.
020 3958 4304
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Cheltenham GL50
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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.