Female Counselling in Devizes

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Hannah Mead
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Devizes SN10
Welcome. I work with adults, children and young people (aged 10-17) as a Humanistic and Integrative counsellor. When life or events feel overwhelming, it can be beneficial to explore your feelings with a counsellor - I am here to work with you to explore issues that may be affecting you. You may want to talk about a range of issues such as loss, grief, anger, anxiety, sadness, abuse or perhaps something you can't name - everyone's journey is different and together we will explore past and present situations that may feel difficult, overwhelming or confusing.
Welcome. I work with adults, children and young people (aged 10-17) as a Humanistic and Integrative counsellor. When life or events feel overwhelming, it can be beneficial to explore your feelings with a counsellor - I am here to work with you to explore issues that may be affecting you. You may want to talk about a range of issues such as loss, grief, anger, anxiety, sadness, abuse or perhaps something you can't name - everyone's journey is different and together we will explore past and present situations that may feel difficult, overwhelming or confusing.
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Simone Wilmot
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Devizes SN10
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile and I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. It's hard to reach out and ask for help, this is the first step and you've done it. Life has it's ups and downs, it can throw curveballs and be overwhelming. We don't always understand this and the reasons why we feel the way we do. Have you imagined how empowering it would feel if you could find the answers? This is where I can help. I can provide you with a non-judgemental, confidential and secure space to explore what is going on for you. I'm here to help you every step of the way, next to you.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile and I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. It's hard to reach out and ask for help, this is the first step and you've done it. Life has it's ups and downs, it can throw curveballs and be overwhelming. We don't always understand this and the reasons why we feel the way we do. Have you imagined how empowering it would feel if you could find the answers? This is where I can help. I can provide you with a non-judgemental, confidential and secure space to explore what is going on for you. I'm here to help you every step of the way, next to you.
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Dr Orla Smith
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Devizes SN10
I am a Counselling Psychologist with 10 years experience in private practice, working with both adults (individuals and couples) and with young people. Within my NHS work, I have extensive experience of working with complex issues, such as trauma and psychosis. I am registered with both the HCPC and BPS.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with 10 years experience in private practice, working with both adults (individuals and couples) and with young people. Within my NHS work, I have extensive experience of working with complex issues, such as trauma and psychosis. I am registered with both the HCPC and BPS.
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Dr Kiran Spence
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Devizes SN10
I am a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience working in the NHS within adult mental health and physical health services. I am collaborative and flexible in my approach, drawing on a range of approaches to ensure therapy is best suited to your individual needs and goals. I aim to support you to develop an understanding of your difficulties, and develop the necessary strategies to make the changes needed to work towards your goals and values in life.
I am a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience working in the NHS within adult mental health and physical health services. I am collaborative and flexible in my approach, drawing on a range of approaches to ensure therapy is best suited to your individual needs and goals. I aim to support you to develop an understanding of your difficulties, and develop the necessary strategies to make the changes needed to work towards your goals and values in life.
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Sharon Rich
Counsellor, MBACP
Devizes SN10
I am integrative counsellor providing a confidential, non-judgemental environment in which healing and change can take place. I can support you with depression, anxiety, loss, grief, life transitions, relationship problems, trauma and panic attacks. I draw on different approaches, so I can work with you in the way that best meets your needs in the moment. Through sensitive and gradual exploration of your problems, we can work towards resolving conflict and finding your own inner peace.
I am integrative counsellor providing a confidential, non-judgemental environment in which healing and change can take place. I can support you with depression, anxiety, loss, grief, life transitions, relationship problems, trauma and panic attacks. I draw on different approaches, so I can work with you in the way that best meets your needs in the moment. Through sensitive and gradual exploration of your problems, we can work towards resolving conflict and finding your own inner peace.
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There are times in all our lives when we feel out of balance with the world. Counselling is an investment in yourself, it helps bring equilibrium for a happier and healthier you. As an Integrative Counsellor I draw on a range of techniques to suit my clients' needs. I provide a professional, safe and confidential space to help you explore both your inner and outer life.
There are times in all our lives when we feel out of balance with the world. Counselling is an investment in yourself, it helps bring equilibrium for a happier and healthier you. As an Integrative Counsellor I draw on a range of techniques to suit my clients' needs. I provide a professional, safe and confidential space to help you explore both your inner and outer life.
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Helen Whitworth
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Devizes SN10
Occasionally it helps to review and reflect on life's pathway. It can be hard to do this by ourselves, our friends and family may feel too close to confide in. It can be helpful to explore our feelings and emotions in a safe, non-judgmental environment, I can provide this in a relaxing, quiet therapeutic space in Devizes. I have 20 years’ counselling experience with a deep interest in working with; bereavement and loss; with military families, veterans and others who experience PTSD; I work in an integrated style with a special interest in Compassion Focused Therapy.
Occasionally it helps to review and reflect on life's pathway. It can be hard to do this by ourselves, our friends and family may feel too close to confide in. It can be helpful to explore our feelings and emotions in a safe, non-judgmental environment, I can provide this in a relaxing, quiet therapeutic space in Devizes. I have 20 years’ counselling experience with a deep interest in working with; bereavement and loss; with military families, veterans and others who experience PTSD; I work in an integrated style with a special interest in Compassion Focused Therapy.
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Dr Lucinda Stirton
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Devizes SN10
Life can be difficult, and humans are complex beings. It’s not surprising we can end up feeling unhappy, lost or overwhelmed. Dealing with emotions is an important part of self-care and counselling can equip you with the awareness and tools to be kinder to yourself. People often choose to have therapy when things go wrong, but you don’t have to be in crisis.
Life can be difficult, and humans are complex beings. It’s not surprising we can end up feeling unhappy, lost or overwhelmed. Dealing with emotions is an important part of self-care and counselling can equip you with the awareness and tools to be kinder to yourself. People often choose to have therapy when things go wrong, but you don’t have to be in crisis.
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Jennifer Hager Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with individuals, supporting them to make sense of their experiences, in their own way and, from a position of self-understanding and acceptance, to implement change.
I work with individuals, supporting them to make sense of their experiences, in their own way and, from a position of self-understanding and acceptance, to implement change.
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Jackie Boekman
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello! Well done for seeking out counselling/psychotherapy to help you explore what is holding you back from living a fulfilled life. It takes great courage and self awareness to take this first step. I started my therapeutic journey in 2010 during my training to be a therapist, which had given me the confidence to make life changes. I offer you a safe, confidential place to talk, whereby I will see and hear you, attentively. I believe patience, self-belief, and compassion to be your companions, and our work together can give you the opportunity to make those all important changes that are needed to help you and your life to grow.
Hello! Well done for seeking out counselling/psychotherapy to help you explore what is holding you back from living a fulfilled life. It takes great courage and self awareness to take this first step. I started my therapeutic journey in 2010 during my training to be a therapist, which had given me the confidence to make life changes. I offer you a safe, confidential place to talk, whereby I will see and hear you, attentively. I believe patience, self-belief, and compassion to be your companions, and our work together can give you the opportunity to make those all important changes that are needed to help you and your life to grow.
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Katy Plowright
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
We can all struggle and sometimes it's difficult to stop and notice what’s not working for us. We can fall into repeating cycles of damaging or unhelpful habits, behaviors, and relationships. We can hold a negative belief system about ourselves which impacts our confidence and forms low self esteem. So if you feel like you’re surviving, not thriving; if you're feeling anxious & have low mood / depression; if you're having intrusive thoughts or wondering if you're experiencing OCD; if you're finding your work or home life stressful; if you’re dealing with family or relationship issues; if you're just not happy...I can help!
We can all struggle and sometimes it's difficult to stop and notice what’s not working for us. We can fall into repeating cycles of damaging or unhelpful habits, behaviors, and relationships. We can hold a negative belief system about ourselves which impacts our confidence and forms low self esteem. So if you feel like you’re surviving, not thriving; if you're feeling anxious & have low mood / depression; if you're having intrusive thoughts or wondering if you're experiencing OCD; if you're finding your work or home life stressful; if you’re dealing with family or relationship issues; if you're just not happy...I can help!
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Tracey Jane
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Our early life experiences may impact on the way we form relationships; struggling to connect with others, and we may even struggle to feel a connection with ourselves. Trauma at a young age, may be the cause of that disconnect. Sometimes leading to the same issues or patterns of behaviour coming up over and over again. Our work will involve engaging with your experiences in a compassionate and curious way. Giving you the space you need to make sense of and begin to understand your lived experience.
Our early life experiences may impact on the way we form relationships; struggling to connect with others, and we may even struggle to feel a connection with ourselves. Trauma at a young age, may be the cause of that disconnect. Sometimes leading to the same issues or patterns of behaviour coming up over and over again. Our work will involve engaging with your experiences in a compassionate and curious way. Giving you the space you need to make sense of and begin to understand your lived experience.
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Cathy Townsend
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello and a warm welcome to my page. My name's Cathy and I'm an experienced, qualified therapist in Westbury, Wiltshire. If you are finding life challenging at the moment, I offer a safe and professional space for you to explore your feelings. Whether you're facing specific issues or simply seeking greater self-understanding, I am here to support you. I'll work with you to explore and understand your thoughts and feelings, whether it is a difficulty you are facing right now or experiences from your past that are still troubling you. Counselling can help and support you in finding a way forward.
Hello and a warm welcome to my page. My name's Cathy and I'm an experienced, qualified therapist in Westbury, Wiltshire. If you are finding life challenging at the moment, I offer a safe and professional space for you to explore your feelings. Whether you're facing specific issues or simply seeking greater self-understanding, I am here to support you. I'll work with you to explore and understand your thoughts and feelings, whether it is a difficulty you are facing right now or experiences from your past that are still troubling you. Counselling can help and support you in finding a way forward.
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Pamela Humphryes
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an adult, couples, schools and adolescent Person Centred counsellor - and an accredited member of the BACP. I have extensive experience of working with C-PTSD, trauma, neuro-diversity, ADHD and Adverse Childhood experiences and/or trauma. I have worked with the Military, ex-military and veterans with C-PTSD for over 5 years. Additionally, I have the lived experience of being an army wife. I have worked in Talking Therapies (Step 3) and have treated clients using evidence based psychological therapies (CBT) for depression, low self-esteem, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, illness anxiety, panic disorder and PTSD.
I am an adult, couples, schools and adolescent Person Centred counsellor - and an accredited member of the BACP. I have extensive experience of working with C-PTSD, trauma, neuro-diversity, ADHD and Adverse Childhood experiences and/or trauma. I have worked with the Military, ex-military and veterans with C-PTSD for over 5 years. Additionally, I have the lived experience of being an army wife. I have worked in Talking Therapies (Step 3) and have treated clients using evidence based psychological therapies (CBT) for depression, low self-esteem, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, illness anxiety, panic disorder and PTSD.
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Gemma Mason
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I approach working with clients as meeting the individual within their current situation. I hold a non-judgemental position and offer unconditional acceptance. I work with a diverse population but I am unable to offer access to my practice room for wheelchairs
I approach working with clients as meeting the individual within their current situation. I hold a non-judgemental position and offer unconditional acceptance. I work with a diverse population but I am unable to offer access to my practice room for wheelchairs
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Women's Time Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am an accredited Integrative Counsellor who supports women through life with the wide range of issues women encounter, such as mental wellbeing, relationships, neurodiversity, cultural responsibilities, trauma and loss. I also support women with self-esteem, confidence, making a meaningful life and personal growth. I help you to feel safe, understood and supported, to help you make sense of what has happened, find ways to cope, look at choices, help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed, help you feel more connected with yourself, and live more positively.
I am an accredited Integrative Counsellor who supports women through life with the wide range of issues women encounter, such as mental wellbeing, relationships, neurodiversity, cultural responsibilities, trauma and loss. I also support women with self-esteem, confidence, making a meaningful life and personal growth. I help you to feel safe, understood and supported, to help you make sense of what has happened, find ways to cope, look at choices, help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed, help you feel more connected with yourself, and live more positively.
07422 942599 View 07422 942599
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Dr Emma Hartley
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in EMDR and Trauma Focused Interventions. I have specific expertise in working with people with trauma related conditions such as PTSD, childhood trauma, domestic violence, dissociative difficulties and psychosis. I offer an integrative approach to therapy drawing heavily on attachment and trauma- informed ways of understanding how difficulties in the here and now often have their origins in earlier life experiences. I believe that effective therapy should be empowering, focused and meaningful and built upon the foundation of a strong therapeutic relationship.
I specialise in EMDR and Trauma Focused Interventions. I have specific expertise in working with people with trauma related conditions such as PTSD, childhood trauma, domestic violence, dissociative difficulties and psychosis. I offer an integrative approach to therapy drawing heavily on attachment and trauma- informed ways of understanding how difficulties in the here and now often have their origins in earlier life experiences. I believe that effective therapy should be empowering, focused and meaningful and built upon the foundation of a strong therapeutic relationship.
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Dr Flora Wilson
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Living with a long-term health condition can be incredibly challenging - physically, emotionally, and mentally. I work with adults who are navigating these challenges, whether they’re dealing with persistent pain, fatigue, or respiratory, gastrointestinal, or neurological conditions. Many of my clients are people who are used to managing life well - until their health changed everything. You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, or struggling to adjust to a new reality. I help people make sense of what they’re going through, and find ways to improve both emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
Living with a long-term health condition can be incredibly challenging - physically, emotionally, and mentally. I work with adults who are navigating these challenges, whether they’re dealing with persistent pain, fatigue, or respiratory, gastrointestinal, or neurological conditions. Many of my clients are people who are used to managing life well - until their health changed everything. You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, or struggling to adjust to a new reality. I help people make sense of what they’re going through, and find ways to improve both emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
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Rose Sadowski
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS1
Waitlist for new clients
At some point in life we all need some extra support. A caring and non-judgemental space to feel seen and heard in our experience. Someone to walk alongside us on our journey who is separate from our everyday lives, offering professional guidance & reflection. As a therapist, I aim to offer this in a way that feels congruent and helpful for you. I offer a space for you to process and understand your experience safely. When the world around us can often feel confusing and turbulent, the combination of Psychotherapy and creativity can offer containment, insight and the potential for positive change.
At some point in life we all need some extra support. A caring and non-judgemental space to feel seen and heard in our experience. Someone to walk alongside us on our journey who is separate from our everyday lives, offering professional guidance & reflection. As a therapist, I aim to offer this in a way that feels congruent and helpful for you. I offer a space for you to process and understand your experience safely. When the world around us can often feel confusing and turbulent, the combination of Psychotherapy and creativity can offer containment, insight and the potential for positive change.
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SB Psychological Therapies
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Struggling with repetitive emotional patterns & wanting to understand yourself more? Being vulnerable, and actively making meaningful change is courageous! From my extensive experience I emulate the trustworthiness & efficacy of the NHS & evidenced therapies, without restrictions. Therapy is: empowering & enabling you to become your own therapist. I create a safe, authentic & non-judgmental space to explore your agenda, at your pace. Typically, we meet for 50 minute appointments & for 12-20+ sessions. I maintain Continuing Professional Development, Ethical Competence & Supervision from experts in the field evidenced by the BABCP.
Struggling with repetitive emotional patterns & wanting to understand yourself more? Being vulnerable, and actively making meaningful change is courageous! From my extensive experience I emulate the trustworthiness & efficacy of the NHS & evidenced therapies, without restrictions. Therapy is: empowering & enabling you to become your own therapist. I create a safe, authentic & non-judgmental space to explore your agenda, at your pace. Typically, we meet for 50 minute appointments & for 12-20+ sessions. I maintain Continuing Professional Development, Ethical Competence & Supervision from experts in the field evidenced by the BABCP.
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Female Counsellors

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.