Women's Issues Counselling in Derby

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The Calming Quarter
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MNCPS Acc.
Derby DE1
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated or sad? Nestled in the heart of the cathedral quarter Derby, you will find a spa for your mind. A place to quieten the mind, relax, unwind and be listened to. Somewhere that you can just be you, understand your thoughts and feelings and develop tools to enable you to deal with life’s challenges. The Calming Quarter offers psychotherapy, counselling and hypnotherapy and a place to listen to your needs without the endless noise of modern day life. Together we will help to achieve your goals. We offer help with anxiety, relationships issues, self esteem, depression, trauma, and grief.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated or sad? Nestled in the heart of the cathedral quarter Derby, you will find a spa for your mind. A place to quieten the mind, relax, unwind and be listened to. Somewhere that you can just be you, understand your thoughts and feelings and develop tools to enable you to deal with life’s challenges. The Calming Quarter offers psychotherapy, counselling and hypnotherapy and a place to listen to your needs without the endless noise of modern day life. Together we will help to achieve your goals. We offer help with anxiety, relationships issues, self esteem, depression, trauma, and grief.
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Kezia Mathieson - CBT and EMDR Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Derby DE65
I’m Kezia, a BABCP-accredited CBT & EMDR therapist and RMN with over 15 years’ experience supporting people experiencing depression, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, low self-esteem, eating concerns, and life stress. I have a special interest in perinatal, attachment and medical trauma, particularly around fertility (including PCOS & Endometriosis), pregnancy, post partum and early parenthood, and have supported people in high stress roles such as the military, first responders, and prison professionals. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, I’m here to work alongside you - one step at a time.
I’m Kezia, a BABCP-accredited CBT & EMDR therapist and RMN with over 15 years’ experience supporting people experiencing depression, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, low self-esteem, eating concerns, and life stress. I have a special interest in perinatal, attachment and medical trauma, particularly around fertility (including PCOS & Endometriosis), pregnancy, post partum and early parenthood, and have supported people in high stress roles such as the military, first responders, and prison professionals. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, I’m here to work alongside you - one step at a time.
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Wit and Wisdom Therapy
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your own head, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep pushing through it on your own. You might be dealing with constant worry, low mood, burnout, or feeling like you’ve lost your confidence. Maybe your mind doesn’t switch off, or you’re tired of coping but not actually feeling better. I offer counselling and hypnotherapy in Nottingham and online across the UK, specialising in anxiety, overthinking, and support for teenagers and adults who want practical, real-world change. Specialising in young adults navigating life transitions, feeling 'stuck' and identity.
If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your own head, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep pushing through it on your own. You might be dealing with constant worry, low mood, burnout, or feeling like you’ve lost your confidence. Maybe your mind doesn’t switch off, or you’re tired of coping but not actually feeling better. I offer counselling and hypnotherapy in Nottingham and online across the UK, specialising in anxiety, overthinking, and support for teenagers and adults who want practical, real-world change. Specialising in young adults navigating life transitions, feeling 'stuck' and identity.
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Donna Louise Aspinshaw
Counsellor, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
Do you wish for change? Would you like your life, work or relationships to be different, less intrusive, or more fulfilling? Are you struggling with overwhelming feelings, or finding it difficult to feel at all? Has work become something you hate or dread? Have you lost someone you cared for deeply? Hi, I am Donna and I work with adults who are experiencing a range of problems or difficulties in their life. Not exhaustively, these include trauma, sexual, physical or emotional abuse and neglect, anxiety, depression and low mood, stress and burnout, loss, grief, relationship difficulties, bullying, harassment and feeling detached.
Do you wish for change? Would you like your life, work or relationships to be different, less intrusive, or more fulfilling? Are you struggling with overwhelming feelings, or finding it difficult to feel at all? Has work become something you hate or dread? Have you lost someone you cared for deeply? Hi, I am Donna and I work with adults who are experiencing a range of problems or difficulties in their life. Not exhaustively, these include trauma, sexual, physical or emotional abuse and neglect, anxiety, depression and low mood, stress and burnout, loss, grief, relationship difficulties, bullying, harassment and feeling detached.
01509 276846 View 01509 276846
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Angie Rigard
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
As a BACP Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist, my work meets the high professional and ethical standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, giving clients reassurance of quality, safety, and confidentiality. I work primarily using psychodynamic and person-centred approaches, helping clients process challenges, build self-awareness, and develop strategies to feel more confident and resilient. I offer specialist support for trauma, coercive or spiritual abuse, neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism), and couples counselling,creating a space where you can explore your experiences and move forward effectively.
As a BACP Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist, my work meets the high professional and ethical standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, giving clients reassurance of quality, safety, and confidentiality. I work primarily using psychodynamic and person-centred approaches, helping clients process challenges, build self-awareness, and develop strategies to feel more confident and resilient. I offer specialist support for trauma, coercive or spiritual abuse, neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism), and couples counselling,creating a space where you can explore your experiences and move forward effectively.
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Therese Dunne
Counsellor, MSc
Online Only
For some of us, it can take years to reach out for help and I understand that. When a client contacts me, I know its a big step. Regardless of your past, your family and your story, I believe that you have the ability to heal and thrive in your life. I am trained and experienced to sit with you to help you find YOUR answers. Together we go on a journey of discovery to see how you have got to where you are today but most importantly how you can find your power and strength to overcome your challenges. You deserve to be healthy, happy and at peace. You do not need to be in serious crisis to go for therapy.
For some of us, it can take years to reach out for help and I understand that. When a client contacts me, I know its a big step. Regardless of your past, your family and your story, I believe that you have the ability to heal and thrive in your life. I am trained and experienced to sit with you to help you find YOUR answers. Together we go on a journey of discovery to see how you have got to where you are today but most importantly how you can find your power and strength to overcome your challenges. You deserve to be healthy, happy and at peace. You do not need to be in serious crisis to go for therapy.
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Hollie's Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Derby DE22
If you are looking for an open, warm and safe space to explore your issues I may be the therapist for you. I provide my clients with a space to feel seen and valued whilst offering techniques and psycho-education tailored to their needs and goals. I particularly enjoy working with clients to explore patterns and draw links between current difficulties and historical difficulties they have faced in order to help them move forward in their life. I believe in championing the unique value of all individuals and helping them achieve or work towards a fulfilled and authentic life.
If you are looking for an open, warm and safe space to explore your issues I may be the therapist for you. I provide my clients with a space to feel seen and valued whilst offering techniques and psycho-education tailored to their needs and goals. I particularly enjoy working with clients to explore patterns and draw links between current difficulties and historical difficulties they have faced in order to help them move forward in their life. I believe in championing the unique value of all individuals and helping them achieve or work towards a fulfilled and authentic life.
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Zaira Mughal
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Life is challenging and can feel like you’re on a hamster wheel of pressure, ‘have-tos’ and obligations. The more you do, the more the wheel spins, and the faster you descend into overwhelm, stress, anxiety, and burn-out. I can support you to overcome these challenges, as well as relational trauma and abuse, racial trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I offer a compassionate space for us to explore what you have experienced in life, how these experiences shaped you, and how you can make comfortable changes that support you to live a joyful, balanced, inspired, and fulfilling life.
Life is challenging and can feel like you’re on a hamster wheel of pressure, ‘have-tos’ and obligations. The more you do, the more the wheel spins, and the faster you descend into overwhelm, stress, anxiety, and burn-out. I can support you to overcome these challenges, as well as relational trauma and abuse, racial trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions. I offer a compassionate space for us to explore what you have experienced in life, how these experiences shaped you, and how you can make comfortable changes that support you to live a joyful, balanced, inspired, and fulfilling life.
020 7078 9411 View 020 7078 9411
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Carly Radford
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Has a recent or past negative experience left you feeling lost or stuck? Maybe you’ve tried to just get on with life but inside you still feel broken, replaying events in your mind and asking yourself why or how this happened. Perhaps you know what happened to you was traumatic or maybe you’ve told yourself it “wasn’t that bad”. Some days you seem to feel all the emotions all at once, and other days you feel nothing at all. Other people simply don’t understand, which may leave you feeling alone and like you don’t matter. You are not alone and you do matter. You deserve freedom and peace from your past experiences.
Has a recent or past negative experience left you feeling lost or stuck? Maybe you’ve tried to just get on with life but inside you still feel broken, replaying events in your mind and asking yourself why or how this happened. Perhaps you know what happened to you was traumatic or maybe you’ve told yourself it “wasn’t that bad”. Some days you seem to feel all the emotions all at once, and other days you feel nothing at all. Other people simply don’t understand, which may leave you feeling alone and like you don’t matter. You are not alone and you do matter. You deserve freedom and peace from your past experiences.
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Naomi Griffiths
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Derby DE21
Hi, I'm Naomi, a qualified and registered psychotherapist. I know that seeking support when you are struggling can feel overwhelming, however, I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore the issues you feel could be holding you back. I work with clients ranging from ages 16-65+ from all walks of life. Whether you know exactly what you're after, or have no idea and you just know you need extra support I am here to help you slow down and process what you are feeling, and begin to look forward and understand yourself.
Hi, I'm Naomi, a qualified and registered psychotherapist. I know that seeking support when you are struggling can feel overwhelming, however, I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore the issues you feel could be holding you back. I work with clients ranging from ages 16-65+ from all walks of life. Whether you know exactly what you're after, or have no idea and you just know you need extra support I am here to help you slow down and process what you are feeling, and begin to look forward and understand yourself.
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Grace Evans
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Derby DE73
I specialise in attachment-focused therapy, particularly for people who: • want to understand their attachment style • feel stuck in repeating relationship patterns • struggle with trust, closeness or emotional expression • experience anxiety, depression or emotional overwhelm • find themselves triggered in ways that feel confusing or painful • want to build healthier, more secure relationships. Attachment-based therapy is invaluable, if you’re navigating relationship issues, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-worth or eating disorders.
I specialise in attachment-focused therapy, particularly for people who: • want to understand their attachment style • feel stuck in repeating relationship patterns • struggle with trust, closeness or emotional expression • experience anxiety, depression or emotional overwhelm • find themselves triggered in ways that feel confusing or painful • want to build healthier, more secure relationships. Attachment-based therapy is invaluable, if you’re navigating relationship issues, grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-worth or eating disorders.
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Catherine Burton. Phoenix Nature
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Derby DE22
Are you carrying more than you let others see; grief that sits close to the surface, anxiety or anger that flares for reasons you don't understand, or the ache of feeling different, unseen, or out of step with the world.  Perhaps something in your life has shifted: a loss, an illness, a changing relationship, the unavailability of the coping tools that once kept you steady or a new awareness of how broken the world around you seems.  Many of the people I work with are used to holding everything together and keeping going, until they can’t. On the surface everything looks ok, but inside they’re exhausted.
Are you carrying more than you let others see; grief that sits close to the surface, anxiety or anger that flares for reasons you don't understand, or the ache of feeling different, unseen, or out of step with the world.  Perhaps something in your life has shifted: a loss, an illness, a changing relationship, the unavailability of the coping tools that once kept you steady or a new awareness of how broken the world around you seems.  Many of the people I work with are used to holding everything together and keeping going, until they can’t. On the surface everything looks ok, but inside they’re exhausted.
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Hayley Warburton
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Derby DE22
Hello and welcome, I acknowledge that looking for help is a brave step and starting therapy or counselling can feel daunting, so my aim is to help you with this process by telling you a little about how I work and what you can expect. You are welcome just as you are with whatever it is you are facing; I offer a friendly warm and down-to-earth approach. My aim is to help guide you through life’s challenges using an integrative person-centred approach. I work in a non-judgemental way, so you can feel secure, supported and understood allowing you to find your own strength and resilience.
Hello and welcome, I acknowledge that looking for help is a brave step and starting therapy or counselling can feel daunting, so my aim is to help you with this process by telling you a little about how I work and what you can expect. You are welcome just as you are with whatever it is you are facing; I offer a friendly warm and down-to-earth approach. My aim is to help guide you through life’s challenges using an integrative person-centred approach. I work in a non-judgemental way, so you can feel secure, supported and understood allowing you to find your own strength and resilience.
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Marta Perestrello
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Derby DE3
I am an experienced and highly qualified art psychotherapist. I offer in person and online psychotherapy, clinical supervision, parent and professional consultation. I work with young people and adults in person from Derby or online from where ever you live, work or travel to. Contact me to arrange a free Introductory Meeting to talk through your needs and agree on the best plan forward before committing to any work.
I am an experienced and highly qualified art psychotherapist. I offer in person and online psychotherapy, clinical supervision, parent and professional consultation. I work with young people and adults in person from Derby or online from where ever you live, work or travel to. Contact me to arrange a free Introductory Meeting to talk through your needs and agree on the best plan forward before committing to any work.
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Nazia Hussain
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You might appear to be coping on the outside, while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained underneath. You may find yourself overthinking, second-guessing yourself, or repeating patterns in your relationships that are hard to change. You might also notice that past experiences are still shaping how you feel, think, or relate to others.
You might appear to be coping on the outside, while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained underneath. You may find yourself overthinking, second-guessing yourself, or repeating patterns in your relationships that are hard to change. You might also notice that past experiences are still shaping how you feel, think, or relate to others.
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Photo of Amy Scott - Amy Scott | Counselling in Derby and Online, Counsellor, MBACP
Are you feeling hopeless, low, anxious, lost or just not quite right? Struggling with imposter syndrome, overwhelmed or unfulfilled? I can offer you a calm, compassionate, non-judgemental space to explore whatever's on your mind or in your heart. I believe that you deserve an approach to therapy that's truly as unique as you are, so I never use 'a one size fits all' approach. Instead, I draw from a wide array of tools, approaches and theories - always working alongside you to find out what's best for you. Whether there's a certain event that's brought you to counselling, or things just don't feel 'quite right', counselling can help.
Are you feeling hopeless, low, anxious, lost or just not quite right? Struggling with imposter syndrome, overwhelmed or unfulfilled? I can offer you a calm, compassionate, non-judgemental space to explore whatever's on your mind or in your heart. I believe that you deserve an approach to therapy that's truly as unique as you are, so I never use 'a one size fits all' approach. Instead, I draw from a wide array of tools, approaches and theories - always working alongside you to find out what's best for you. Whether there's a certain event that's brought you to counselling, or things just don't feel 'quite right', counselling can help.
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Barbara Walker
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Derby DE72
Hallo I’m Barbara - Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and EMDR Practitioner. You have taken an important step in looking for therapy. I am aware of the challenges you can face in therapy both from my own lived experience and also from working as a therapist. There are challenges but also so many rewards. I aim to provide a safe and supportive space to work together to change your thinking patterns and reduce the current distress you are feeling. I strongly believe in people moving on from difficult life events and developing positive self-esteem and getting the most out of life.
Hallo I’m Barbara - Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and EMDR Practitioner. You have taken an important step in looking for therapy. I am aware of the challenges you can face in therapy both from my own lived experience and also from working as a therapist. There are challenges but also so many rewards. I aim to provide a safe and supportive space to work together to change your thinking patterns and reduce the current distress you are feeling. I strongly believe in people moving on from difficult life events and developing positive self-esteem and getting the most out of life.
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Bec Haynes
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Derby DE21
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or affected by past experiences that still shape how you feel and relate today. Perhaps your relationship feels strained, communication has become difficult, or you’re navigating the emotional and physical changes of menopause. You might feel stuck in familiar patterns, disconnected from yourself or others, or unsure how to move forward. You’re looking for a supportive space to talk openly, feel understood, and begin making sense of what’s happening for you — on your own or together with your partner.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or affected by past experiences that still shape how you feel and relate today. Perhaps your relationship feels strained, communication has become difficult, or you’re navigating the emotional and physical changes of menopause. You might feel stuck in familiar patterns, disconnected from yourself or others, or unsure how to move forward. You’re looking for a supportive space to talk openly, feel understood, and begin making sense of what’s happening for you — on your own or together with your partner.
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Joanna Hassan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Derby DE65
Many of the people I work with are used to managing things on their own while privately feeling emotionally overwhelmed, exhausted or disconnected. From the outside, they may appear capable and coping well, yet internally something feels heavy or difficult to sustain. I work with adults navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties and life transitions. Many are in caring, professional or high responsibility roles and are used to supporting others while struggling to prioritise themselves. Therapy offers a calm, reflective space to slow things down, make sense of what is happening beneath the surface.
Many of the people I work with are used to managing things on their own while privately feeling emotionally overwhelmed, exhausted or disconnected. From the outside, they may appear capable and coping well, yet internally something feels heavy or difficult to sustain. I work with adults navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties and life transitions. Many are in caring, professional or high responsibility roles and are used to supporting others while struggling to prioritise themselves. Therapy offers a calm, reflective space to slow things down, make sense of what is happening beneath the surface.
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Kate Warren
Counsellor, MBACP
Derby DE21
Life is busy, difficult and unpredictable. Running around after everyone else, putting yourself last, feelings of tiredness, overwhelmed or unappreciated. On top of those already stressful days you can be hit with something unexpected such as illness or a bereavement. It is ok to not be ok and sometimes help is needed to get through those extra difficulties that life likes to throw your way. Counselling with me is somewhere safe you can go to express yourself without judgement, have your feelings validated. you won't be told to get over. Clients are treated respectfully and with Empathy.
Life is busy, difficult and unpredictable. Running around after everyone else, putting yourself last, feelings of tiredness, overwhelmed or unappreciated. On top of those already stressful days you can be hit with something unexpected such as illness or a bereavement. It is ok to not be ok and sometimes help is needed to get through those extra difficulties that life likes to throw your way. Counselling with me is somewhere safe you can go to express yourself without judgement, have your feelings validated. you won't be told to get over. Clients are treated respectfully and with Empathy.
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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.