Women's Issues Counselling in Dereham
I am an Integrative Therapist and fully believe every individual has the ability to make changes for themselves...sometimes it takes for someone to walk with you on that journey to help you see, support and nurture what is already there but hidden from view. I pride myself on providing a confidential, safe, welcoming space for people to feel comfortable to explore any feelings and emotions which may be causing some discomfort in their every day life.
I am an Integrative Therapist and fully believe every individual has the ability to make changes for themselves...sometimes it takes for someone to walk with you on that journey to help you see, support and nurture what is already there but hidden from view. I pride myself on providing a confidential, safe, welcoming space for people to feel comfortable to explore any feelings and emotions which may be causing some discomfort in their every day life.
You may feel depressed, anxious or alone in your problems & fears. Perhaps you struggle with not feeling ‘good enough’ or getting past trauma. I’m here to listen, really understand you/what happened/is still happening, with empathy and no judgement. But I’m also here to help change happen - which can mean challenging & changing unhealthy, unkind views of yourself or just helping reframe the past. The therapy process is often difficult because we feel laid open but I'll be with you & it works! I’ll give you practical tools too to help affect change. With time and patience therapy can help you lead a happier, healthier life.
You may feel depressed, anxious or alone in your problems & fears. Perhaps you struggle with not feeling ‘good enough’ or getting past trauma. I’m here to listen, really understand you/what happened/is still happening, with empathy and no judgement. But I’m also here to help change happen - which can mean challenging & changing unhealthy, unkind views of yourself or just helping reframe the past. The therapy process is often difficult because we feel laid open but I'll be with you & it works! I’ll give you practical tools too to help affect change. With time and patience therapy can help you lead a happier, healthier life.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. If you're struggling with difficulties related to traumas or painful memories from the past, then I can help you to make sense of these and to understand why you're feeling overwhelmed. We can then process the painful memories and emotions to help you to feel calmer and more content. I have a particular interest in helping people with anxiety disorders (like OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety). I will help you to understand what keeps you stuck, and to build the confidence and skills to challenge yourself, and live the kind of life that you want to.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist, and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. If you're struggling with difficulties related to traumas or painful memories from the past, then I can help you to make sense of these and to understand why you're feeling overwhelmed. We can then process the painful memories and emotions to help you to feel calmer and more content. I have a particular interest in helping people with anxiety disorders (like OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety). I will help you to understand what keeps you stuck, and to build the confidence and skills to challenge yourself, and live the kind of life that you want to.
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
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I work with clients navigating deeply personal and often misunderstood experiences. Many come seeking clarity about who they are, what they feel, and why certain moments feel overwhelming. I help people explore conflicting emotions, creating a non-judgemental space to gently untangle inner tensions with compassion and understanding. I also support clients through major life transitions, including changes in hormones, mental health, infertility, menopause, and late ADHD diagnosis. These experiences can feel isolating and exhausting, and you don’t have to face them alone.
I work with clients navigating deeply personal and often misunderstood experiences. Many come seeking clarity about who they are, what they feel, and why certain moments feel overwhelming. I help people explore conflicting emotions, creating a non-judgemental space to gently untangle inner tensions with compassion and understanding. I also support clients through major life transitions, including changes in hormones, mental health, infertility, menopause, and late ADHD diagnosis. These experiences can feel isolating and exhausting, and you don’t have to face them alone.
Starting your counselling journey can be daunting. You have already taken the biggest step in looking for therapy. It’s important to ensure that you can choose a counsellor with whom you feel comfortable and heard. I offer a safe space where there is no judgement and an environment to explore any issues you may be experiencing in a confidential setting. Perhaps something has brought you here, but you aren't sure what you need - I'm available to help you through your counselling journey.
Starting your counselling journey can be daunting. You have already taken the biggest step in looking for therapy. It’s important to ensure that you can choose a counsellor with whom you feel comfortable and heard. I offer a safe space where there is no judgement and an environment to explore any issues you may be experiencing in a confidential setting. Perhaps something has brought you here, but you aren't sure what you need - I'm available to help you through your counselling journey.
I tailor treatment by drawing on various psychological models & love working with OCD, ADHD, relationships, women's issues, perfectionism and high pressure environments.
I understand difficulties swiftly by truly listening to what you say (and what you don't), the language you use and the context you're in.
I tailor treatment by drawing on various psychological models & love working with OCD, ADHD, relationships, women's issues, perfectionism and high pressure environments.
I understand difficulties swiftly by truly listening to what you say (and what you don't), the language you use and the context you're in.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from trying to cope with difficulties they don’t fully understand. Some are exploring whether they may be autistic and are seeking a thoughtful adult autism assessment to better understand themselves. Others are struggling with the impact of past experiences or trauma and want support to process these using approaches such as EMDR. Many have spent years masking or managing alone and are looking for a supportive space to gain clarity, reduce distress, and move forward with greater self-understanding and compassion.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from trying to cope with difficulties they don’t fully understand. Some are exploring whether they may be autistic and are seeking a thoughtful adult autism assessment to better understand themselves. Others are struggling with the impact of past experiences or trauma and want support to process these using approaches such as EMDR. Many have spent years masking or managing alone and are looking for a supportive space to gain clarity, reduce distress, and move forward with greater self-understanding and compassion.
I work with individuals and couples navigating challenges around sex, intimacy, and connection. Clients often come to me experiencing low desire, pain during sex (including vaginismus), desire discrepancy, or feeling disconnected from themselves or their partner. Many are impacted by menopause, stress, body confidence, or relationship strain. Some feel stuck in patterns of avoidance or frustration, while others want to reconnect with pleasure, improve communication, and rebuild emotional and physical intimacy in a safe, supportive space.
I work with individuals and couples navigating challenges around sex, intimacy, and connection. Clients often come to me experiencing low desire, pain during sex (including vaginismus), desire discrepancy, or feeling disconnected from themselves or their partner. Many are impacted by menopause, stress, body confidence, or relationship strain. Some feel stuck in patterns of avoidance or frustration, while others want to reconnect with pleasure, improve communication, and rebuild emotional and physical intimacy in a safe, supportive space.
If you feel like you’ve lost your footing in your relationships or your own skin, you don’t have to steady yourself alone. I offer a calm, down-to-earth space to untangle complex patterns and find your way back to yourself.
I have a particular interest in how early family roles, especially those shaped by sibling relationships, continue to influence the adults we become. Whether you were the “responsible” eldest, the peacemaker, or the one who felt overlooked, these patterns often echo in our relationships today.
If you feel like you’ve lost your footing in your relationships or your own skin, you don’t have to steady yourself alone. I offer a calm, down-to-earth space to untangle complex patterns and find your way back to yourself.
I have a particular interest in how early family roles, especially those shaped by sibling relationships, continue to influence the adults we become. Whether you were the “responsible” eldest, the peacemaker, or the one who felt overlooked, these patterns often echo in our relationships today.
I offer sessions face to face in my safe & comfy therapy room based in Walton on the Naze, I also work online, so wherever you are in the world. Feeling stuck, anxious, or not quite yourself — but unsure whether therapy is for you? Many people come to therapy feeling exactly this way, often after trying to manage alone for a long time. I’m an experienced therapist offering a warm, supportive space to explore what’s happening for you. I don’t see therapy as a last resort — it’s something I use myself when I need support and clarity. If this hits home, I invite you to get in touch for an initial chat.
I offer sessions face to face in my safe & comfy therapy room based in Walton on the Naze, I also work online, so wherever you are in the world. Feeling stuck, anxious, or not quite yourself — but unsure whether therapy is for you? Many people come to therapy feeling exactly this way, often after trying to manage alone for a long time. I’m an experienced therapist offering a warm, supportive space to explore what’s happening for you. I don’t see therapy as a last resort — it’s something I use myself when I need support and clarity. If this hits home, I invite you to get in touch for an initial chat.
Coming into therapy is a positive decision to move forward in life and embark on a journey to a happier and more fulfilled future. I will stay with you on your journey, listening and hearing your thoughts and feelings guiding and following you as you determine, moving towards optimising your journey. Therapy sessions are tailored to your needs and issues, I can use a range of therapeutic strategies to meet these needs. I can offer an empathetic listening space, non judgemental and safe.
Coming into therapy is a positive decision to move forward in life and embark on a journey to a happier and more fulfilled future. I will stay with you on your journey, listening and hearing your thoughts and feelings guiding and following you as you determine, moving towards optimising your journey. Therapy sessions are tailored to your needs and issues, I can use a range of therapeutic strategies to meet these needs. I can offer an empathetic listening space, non judgemental and safe.
I offer high quality, Psychotherapy and EMDR for individual therapy and couples, for relationship counselling and trauma and have many years experience working with mental health. I am also a clinical supervisor. My commitment is to unconditionally respect values, background and beliefs, offering a discreet and professional service. Whatever you are experiencing, you don't have to face it alone. I believe in on-going training, academic learning and supervision and keep myself up-to-date with best practice, and developments in the industry. I am a member of, am registered with and work to the strict ethics and regulations.
I offer high quality, Psychotherapy and EMDR for individual therapy and couples, for relationship counselling and trauma and have many years experience working with mental health. I am also a clinical supervisor. My commitment is to unconditionally respect values, background and beliefs, offering a discreet and professional service. Whatever you are experiencing, you don't have to face it alone. I believe in on-going training, academic learning and supervision and keep myself up-to-date with best practice, and developments in the industry. I am a member of, am registered with and work to the strict ethics and regulations.
Hi, I’m Francesca Smith and I specialise in supporting women with busy, demanding lives who are struggling with trauma, OCD, low self‑esteem, burnout or perfectionistic patterns.
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, anxious & beaten down by self criticism. We work together on processing trauma, developing compassion & healthier self-esteem, all at a pace that's right for you. I use evidence‑based therapies, including CBT, EMDR, ACT, CFT and IFS‑informed EMDR. It's not prescriptive or scripted like some NHS therapy can feel, it's deeply personalised to suit you.
Hi, I’m Francesca Smith and I specialise in supporting women with busy, demanding lives who are struggling with trauma, OCD, low self‑esteem, burnout or perfectionistic patterns.
Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, anxious & beaten down by self criticism. We work together on processing trauma, developing compassion & healthier self-esteem, all at a pace that's right for you. I use evidence‑based therapies, including CBT, EMDR, ACT, CFT and IFS‑informed EMDR. It's not prescriptive or scripted like some NHS therapy can feel, it's deeply personalised to suit you.
Hello, I’m Tracey - I'm a queer identifying Counsellor and Supervisor and have been offering therapeutic support since 2004. My training in the person centred approach means I believe we all have capacity for healing and growth, despite any obstacles that may get in the way. I will support you to explore your feelings and how you experience yourself in the world and in relation to others. The aim is to empower you to be able to take control over your life and make choices that feel right for you.
Hello, I’m Tracey - I'm a queer identifying Counsellor and Supervisor and have been offering therapeutic support since 2004. My training in the person centred approach means I believe we all have capacity for healing and growth, despite any obstacles that may get in the way. I will support you to explore your feelings and how you experience yourself in the world and in relation to others. The aim is to empower you to be able to take control over your life and make choices that feel right for you.
Here, I offer a respectful and compassionate space.
A space where ways of thinking and feeling can be examined, perhaps old patterns of behaviour no longer feel good to you? Are relationships becoming destructive? Are your boundaries being broken? You may have experienced a loss or a life changing event and need support and space to unpack and understand where you are now.
My aim for my work with my clients is to help them understand what is important for them, to assist and empower clients, to be alongside them as they navigate change or discomfort or something else?
Here, I offer a respectful and compassionate space.
A space where ways of thinking and feeling can be examined, perhaps old patterns of behaviour no longer feel good to you? Are relationships becoming destructive? Are your boundaries being broken? You may have experienced a loss or a life changing event and need support and space to unpack and understand where you are now.
My aim for my work with my clients is to help them understand what is important for them, to assist and empower clients, to be alongside them as they navigate change or discomfort or something else?
Hi, I'm Leigh, and I believe people usually come to therapy not because something is “wrong” with them, but because life has become overwhelming or difficult to carry alone. Many of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, overthinking, anger, low self-esteem, or relationship difficulties and feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental. Together we can explore what’s going on beneath the surface, develop greater self-understanding, and begin finding ways forward that feel more manageable and empowering.
Hi, I'm Leigh, and I believe people usually come to therapy not because something is “wrong” with them, but because life has become overwhelming or difficult to carry alone. Many of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, overthinking, anger, low self-esteem, or relationship difficulties and feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental. Together we can explore what’s going on beneath the surface, develop greater self-understanding, and begin finding ways forward that feel more manageable and empowering.
I am a compassionate, authentic clinical psychologist with a wealth of knowledge about all things mental health. I strive to create a safe space to nurture understanding, generate acceptance, and empower change through evidence based psychological services. I only offer therapy that has a strong evidence base and that which is recommended by NICE Guidelines. This means you have access to the best psychological interventions. I am qualified to assess and diagnose Autism and ADHD as part of a multidisciplinary team, and I can adapt psychological therapy for neurodiversity.
I am a compassionate, authentic clinical psychologist with a wealth of knowledge about all things mental health. I strive to create a safe space to nurture understanding, generate acceptance, and empower change through evidence based psychological services. I only offer therapy that has a strong evidence base and that which is recommended by NICE Guidelines. This means you have access to the best psychological interventions. I am qualified to assess and diagnose Autism and ADHD as part of a multidisciplinary team, and I can adapt psychological therapy for neurodiversity.
I work with older children (12+) and adults. I specialise in working with issues related to ADHD, anxiety, domestic abuse, sexuality, and addiction/alcoholism. I have previously worked voluntarily for two charities counselling young people affected by domestic abuse, and with people in addiction recovery. I am an integrative counsellor and can work with many different modalities, and all my work has a person centred foundation. Therefore sessions are led by my clients needs as an individual. We work together to find the best way forward.
I work with older children (12+) and adults. I specialise in working with issues related to ADHD, anxiety, domestic abuse, sexuality, and addiction/alcoholism. I have previously worked voluntarily for two charities counselling young people affected by domestic abuse, and with people in addiction recovery. I am an integrative counsellor and can work with many different modalities, and all my work has a person centred foundation. Therefore sessions are led by my clients needs as an individual. We work together to find the best way forward.
Are you feeling in need of counselling support? Choosing the right counsellor to provide support is not always easy. Giving careful attention to both the context of counselling being offered and the qualifications and experience of your chosen counsellor is an important factor in this process .Life brings challenges for all of us. Sometimes, those challenges can make it difficult to manage daily life or maintain healthy, fulfilling relationships. In those moments, it can be incredibly helpful to have a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported.
Are you feeling in need of counselling support? Choosing the right counsellor to provide support is not always easy. Giving careful attention to both the context of counselling being offered and the qualifications and experience of your chosen counsellor is an important factor in this process .Life brings challenges for all of us. Sometimes, those challenges can make it difficult to manage daily life or maintain healthy, fulfilling relationships. In those moments, it can be incredibly helpful to have a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported.
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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.