Women's Issues Counselling in Dagenham
Hello! I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who has great experience in working with people who are looking to have a positive impact on their well-being. I work with a range of different difficulties some of which are, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, emotional dysregulation, relationship problems and cultural issues.
Hello! I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who has great experience in working with people who are looking to have a positive impact on their well-being. I work with a range of different difficulties some of which are, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, emotional dysregulation, relationship problems and cultural issues.
Every individual carries a unique story, shaped by experiences, relationships and emotions that influence how they see themselves and the world around them. I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, low self-worth and life transitions. Whether you are seeking to understand recurring patterns, heal from past experiences or reconnect with yourself, I offer a compassionate, collaborative space for self-discovery, emotional healing and meaningful change.
Every individual carries a unique story, shaped by experiences, relationships and emotions that influence how they see themselves and the world around them. I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, low self-worth and life transitions. Whether you are seeking to understand recurring patterns, heal from past experiences or reconnect with yourself, I offer a compassionate, collaborative space for self-discovery, emotional healing and meaningful change.
How many minutes, hours, days, weeks, months or years have you spent wanting to change the way you live your life? How many different methods have you tried to silence your inner critic ? But failed because self doubt, guilt, anger, shame, procrastination or fear has kept you psychologically paralysed? How many times have you told yourself that you are going to stop your self destructive behaviour, only to find yourself embroiled in the same self defeating habits the next day, week or month? Do you see yourself ebbing further and further away from your life goals, dreams and ambitions?
How many minutes, hours, days, weeks, months or years have you spent wanting to change the way you live your life? How many different methods have you tried to silence your inner critic ? But failed because self doubt, guilt, anger, shame, procrastination or fear has kept you psychologically paralysed? How many times have you told yourself that you are going to stop your self destructive behaviour, only to find yourself embroiled in the same self defeating habits the next day, week or month? Do you see yourself ebbing further and further away from your life goals, dreams and ambitions?
Many families experiencing child violence find that they have become increasingly isolated and silent about what is happening. Breaking this silence is by involving supporters as a respectful and sensitive way to address the issue. Are you struggling with your child's behavior? do you find it challenging to stand firm against physical or verbal violence due to a lack of understanding of Autism, mental health, or other factors such cultural or religious belief? Additionally, are you struggling with your parenting style.
Many families experiencing child violence find that they have become increasingly isolated and silent about what is happening. Breaking this silence is by involving supporters as a respectful and sensitive way to address the issue. Are you struggling with your child's behavior? do you find it challenging to stand firm against physical or verbal violence due to a lack of understanding of Autism, mental health, or other factors such cultural or religious belief? Additionally, are you struggling with your parenting style.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling stuck, navigating relationship challenges, grieving a loss, or simply need someone to talk to—you don't have to face life's challenges alone.
We're a team of compassionate, experienced Christian counsellors who offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly without fear of judgement—a space to be heard, understood, and supported. Finding the right therapist is one of the most important parts of the counselling journey, so we'll take the time to understand your story and match you with a counsellor who's the best fit for your needs.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling stuck, navigating relationship challenges, grieving a loss, or simply need someone to talk to—you don't have to face life's challenges alone.
We're a team of compassionate, experienced Christian counsellors who offer a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly without fear of judgement—a space to be heard, understood, and supported. Finding the right therapist is one of the most important parts of the counselling journey, so we'll take the time to understand your story and match you with a counsellor who's the best fit for your needs.
Hey there welcome to the beginning of your new Journey. It takes a huge amount of courage to come to therapy and open up your mind body and soul to a another human being. I really want to assure you that by having lots of experience from both sides of the coin I can really relate on many levels. I have worked in a number of areas, bereavement, CPTSD, but am essentially a Trauma Specialist. Working with women and Their specific issues,- body confidence, image, perimenopause menopausal symptoms, relationships and Sexual and Domestic abuse call now for your free 15min consultation Take care D x
Hey there welcome to the beginning of your new Journey. It takes a huge amount of courage to come to therapy and open up your mind body and soul to a another human being. I really want to assure you that by having lots of experience from both sides of the coin I can really relate on many levels. I have worked in a number of areas, bereavement, CPTSD, but am essentially a Trauma Specialist. Working with women and Their specific issues,- body confidence, image, perimenopause menopausal symptoms, relationships and Sexual and Domestic abuse call now for your free 15min consultation Take care D x
Dr Shirin Mustafa
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Recognising that you're struggling and taking the first step toward seeking support requires great courage. You're not alone and I am here to help. As an experienced psychologist, I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to ensure we find the right fit for you, making therapy a meaningful and effective journey. I am trained to work across the lifespan, offering support for children, teens, adults, and retirees.
Recognising that you're struggling and taking the first step toward seeking support requires great courage. You're not alone and I am here to help. As an experienced psychologist, I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to ensure we find the right fit for you, making therapy a meaningful and effective journey. I am trained to work across the lifespan, offering support for children, teens, adults, and retirees.
The ideal client is someone who wants help, they may not understand exactly why but know that change is needed. They may need help with relationships, problems of everyday living or traumas and crises. They may experience depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or childhood issues.
The ideal client is someone who wants help, they may not understand exactly why but know that change is needed. They may need help with relationships, problems of everyday living or traumas and crises. They may experience depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or childhood issues.
Today each of us has to face tremendous stress, financial and personal problems, and an unclear future for us and our loved ones. Whether as a business owner or as a parent, as an artist, or as an employee with too much responsibility, you are up against severe challenges. Talking to a trained and impartial specialist about your worries and your personal and professional situation can permanently improve your well-being.
Today each of us has to face tremendous stress, financial and personal problems, and an unclear future for us and our loved ones. Whether as a business owner or as a parent, as an artist, or as an employee with too much responsibility, you are up against severe challenges. Talking to a trained and impartial specialist about your worries and your personal and professional situation can permanently improve your well-being.
I am an integrative Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with over 10 years clinical experience of working in the NHS, voluntary organisations and private practice. I have extensive training in a range of different approaches ; this gives me a choice of ways of helping you and adapting my approach to best meet your individual needs. I have worked effectively with a broad range of clients from various background with their issues and treatment of different psychological disorders and help people identify the causes of problem; reduce symptoms ; advance self-understanding ; improve relationships and live more fully.
I am an integrative Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with over 10 years clinical experience of working in the NHS, voluntary organisations and private practice. I have extensive training in a range of different approaches ; this gives me a choice of ways of helping you and adapting my approach to best meet your individual needs. I have worked effectively with a broad range of clients from various background with their issues and treatment of different psychological disorders and help people identify the causes of problem; reduce symptoms ; advance self-understanding ; improve relationships and live more fully.
It’s not always easy to reach out for support, but if you’re here, you’ve already taken an important first step. You may be facing relationship challenges, a breakup, family difficulties, loss, uncertainty, anxiety, low mood, or questions about your identity and sense of self. Naming these experiences can help you recognise that you are not alone. Sometimes we all need a safe place to share what we’re carrying. Counselling offers a space to pause, reflect, and begin to heal.
It’s not always easy to reach out for support, but if you’re here, you’ve already taken an important first step. You may be facing relationship challenges, a breakup, family difficulties, loss, uncertainty, anxiety, low mood, or questions about your identity and sense of self. Naming these experiences can help you recognise that you are not alone. Sometimes we all need a safe place to share what we’re carrying. Counselling offers a space to pause, reflect, and begin to heal.
Hi, I’m Darcie, it looks as though you are looking for some support. Maybe I can help!
I use a flexible, person-centred approach, which means I tailor counselling to your individual needs. Everyone experiences life differently, so I work at your pace and from your perspective. Sessions are conversational and supportive, helping you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a way that feels comfortable for you. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support and guide you with care and understanding.
Hi, I’m Darcie, it looks as though you are looking for some support. Maybe I can help!
I use a flexible, person-centred approach, which means I tailor counselling to your individual needs. Everyone experiences life differently, so I work at your pace and from your perspective. Sessions are conversational and supportive, helping you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a way that feels comfortable for you. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to support and guide you with care and understanding.
I am a counsellor/therapist with a background in crisis and clinical mental health. I have worked with couples and individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, career challenges as well as physical trauma and/or emotional abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, and meet/work with my clients where they are. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, existential, and person-centered
I am a counsellor/therapist with a background in crisis and clinical mental health. I have worked with couples and individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, career challenges as well as physical trauma and/or emotional abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, and meet/work with my clients where they are. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, existential, and person-centered
Are you someone who is feeling stuck or alone, struggling with depression or anxiety? Sometimes we go through low points in life and need some support to get through it. I offer a non-judgemental and a confidential space for all my clients. I work with my clients to heal from traumatic/painful experiences. I help clients to learn to value themselves, increase their self-worth and being their authentic selves. Whether your goal is to overcome depression/anxiety, or feel like you've lost direction in life, I will endeavour to assist you to reach your goal. I am in my late 40's and have also been through my own healing journey.
Are you someone who is feeling stuck or alone, struggling with depression or anxiety? Sometimes we go through low points in life and need some support to get through it. I offer a non-judgemental and a confidential space for all my clients. I work with my clients to heal from traumatic/painful experiences. I help clients to learn to value themselves, increase their self-worth and being their authentic selves. Whether your goal is to overcome depression/anxiety, or feel like you've lost direction in life, I will endeavour to assist you to reach your goal. I am in my late 40's and have also been through my own healing journey.
Experienced specialist in psychosexual therapy.
I support adults with sexual difficulties, intimacy concerns and the impact of past experiences on relationships. Many clients come feeling stuck, disconnected or unsure how to move forward. My approach is steady, sensitive and collaborative, shaped by early counselling training and many years of NHS clinical experience, helping you understand what’s happening, rebuild confidence and create more connected, fulfilling ways of relating.
Experienced specialist in psychosexual therapy.
I support adults with sexual difficulties, intimacy concerns and the impact of past experiences on relationships. Many clients come feeling stuck, disconnected or unsure how to move forward. My approach is steady, sensitive and collaborative, shaped by early counselling training and many years of NHS clinical experience, helping you understand what’s happening, rebuild confidence and create more connected, fulfilling ways of relating.
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Perhaps you’re someone who spends a lot of time looking after everyone else, while quietly struggling yourself. You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck or unsure of yourself, or finding relationships, life changes or hormonal fluctuations harder to navigate than you expected. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can slow down, feel heard and begin to understand yourself a little more.
Perhaps you’re someone who spends a lot of time looking after everyone else, while quietly struggling yourself. You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck or unsure of yourself, or finding relationships, life changes or hormonal fluctuations harder to navigate than you expected. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can slow down, feel heard and begin to understand yourself a little more.
I work with people at a threshold: dating anxiety, new parenthood, midlife shifts, burnout, redundancy, expat life, or quarter-life uncertainty. Most arrive after trying to think their way out, ready for someone both warm and direct. Drawing on Jungian, psychodynamic, somatic, and CBT work built over 11 years of practice, I help you see the patterns beneath the struggle, reconnect with your body's wisdom, and build practical tools, so you leave each session a little more like yourself again.
I work with people at a threshold: dating anxiety, new parenthood, midlife shifts, burnout, redundancy, expat life, or quarter-life uncertainty. Most arrive after trying to think their way out, ready for someone both warm and direct. Drawing on Jungian, psychodynamic, somatic, and CBT work built over 11 years of practice, I help you see the patterns beneath the struggle, reconnect with your body's wisdom, and build practical tools, so you leave each session a little more like yourself again.
You might look like you’re coping. Holding things together at work, in friendships or family life. But underneath, it can feel very different. You may feel stuck in patterns in relationships, caught in rumination or regret, or questioning yourself. There can be a quiet sense that something isn’t quite right, or that something about you is flawed. You might long for closeness but feel anxious or unsure how to trust it. Often, this connects back to earlier attachment wounds or emotional neglect, leaving you disconnected from yourself, unsure what you need, and tired of repeating the same patterns.
You might look like you’re coping. Holding things together at work, in friendships or family life. But underneath, it can feel very different. You may feel stuck in patterns in relationships, caught in rumination or regret, or questioning yourself. There can be a quiet sense that something isn’t quite right, or that something about you is flawed. You might long for closeness but feel anxious or unsure how to trust it. Often, this connects back to earlier attachment wounds or emotional neglect, leaving you disconnected from yourself, unsure what you need, and tired of repeating the same patterns.
I am a COSRT Accredited Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist. I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples create fulfilling relationships. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for relationship challenges and intimate concerns. After completing a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, I completed my Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy (Middlesex University), an Advanced Diploma in Couples Therapy (NAOS Institute), and a Diploma in Compulsive Sexual Behaviours (CICS). I have also trained at The Couples Institute and Institute for Relational Intimacy (USA).
I am a COSRT Accredited Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist. I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples create fulfilling relationships. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for relationship challenges and intimate concerns. After completing a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, I completed my Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy (Middlesex University), an Advanced Diploma in Couples Therapy (NAOS Institute), and a Diploma in Compulsive Sexual Behaviours (CICS). I have also trained at The Couples Institute and Institute for Relational Intimacy (USA).
The decision to start counselling can be a daunting one, especially if this is your first time experiencing therapy. With a gentle and welcoming approach I will prioritise your individual needs and together we will explore your experiences at a pace thats comfortable for you. Our time together aims to realign with you with your inheritance capacity for developing personal growth, empower you to find your own solutions and process those feelings and emotions that are impacting your well-being.
The decision to start counselling can be a daunting one, especially if this is your first time experiencing therapy. With a gentle and welcoming approach I will prioritise your individual needs and together we will explore your experiences at a pace thats comfortable for you. Our time together aims to realign with you with your inheritance capacity for developing personal growth, empower you to find your own solutions and process those feelings and emotions that are impacting your well-being.
Nearby Women's Issues Counsellors Searches for Dagenham
- Barking
- Bexleyheath
- Buckhurst Hill
- Chigwell
- Erith
- Hornchurch
- Ilford
- Rainham
- Romford
- South Ockendon
- Upminster
- Woodford Green
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.