Female Counsellors in Dorchester
Life can be challenging; we may be faced with unexpected life events throwing us into crisis. We may want to enhance our quality of life and need clarity on how to do so. I work with you to gain insight into your emotional and psychological world in order to understand the roots of any difficulties. Knowing more deeply about yourself means you are then better able to develop different patterns of behaviour which restore and support your psychological health. I use various evidence-based approaches and interventions to help you make sense of your situation and provide you with an opportunity to discover a positive way forward.
Life can be challenging; we may be faced with unexpected life events throwing us into crisis. We may want to enhance our quality of life and need clarity on how to do so. I work with you to gain insight into your emotional and psychological world in order to understand the roots of any difficulties. Knowing more deeply about yourself means you are then better able to develop different patterns of behaviour which restore and support your psychological health. I use various evidence-based approaches and interventions to help you make sense of your situation and provide you with an opportunity to discover a positive way forward.
I work with clients navigating the pain of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. These challenges may sometimes express themselves in unhealthy coping mechnanisms, such as addiction, self sabotage and social isolation. I support clients to build self-belief and to move forward with optimism, hope and authenticity. My work also supports individuals in addiction recovery, guiding them to understand and accept themselves so they can live a fuller, more confident life
My approach is compassionate and grounded, focused on supporting you to feel understood, more self confident and in control of where you want your life to take you.
I work with clients navigating the pain of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. These challenges may sometimes express themselves in unhealthy coping mechnanisms, such as addiction, self sabotage and social isolation. I support clients to build self-belief and to move forward with optimism, hope and authenticity. My work also supports individuals in addiction recovery, guiding them to understand and accept themselves so they can live a fuller, more confident life
My approach is compassionate and grounded, focused on supporting you to feel understood, more self confident and in control of where you want your life to take you.
Welcome! I am an HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist and have been working as a therapist since 1995. I offer a range of ways to help you through a difficult time, tackle a chronic problem or help you realise your potential. I feel that counselling/psychotherapy shouldn't be intimidating but should help you explore and cope with the issues in your life. I have extensive experience of working with depression, anxiety, relationships and associated issues including loss, anger, and pain amongst others. I am qualified to assess and support ADHD in adults.
Welcome! I am an HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist and have been working as a therapist since 1995. I offer a range of ways to help you through a difficult time, tackle a chronic problem or help you realise your potential. I feel that counselling/psychotherapy shouldn't be intimidating but should help you explore and cope with the issues in your life. I have extensive experience of working with depression, anxiety, relationships and associated issues including loss, anger, and pain amongst others. I am qualified to assess and support ADHD in adults.
Hi, I'm Claire. I offer a warm, person‑centred space where you can slow down, breathe, and feel gently met in whatever you’re carrying. If anxiety, overwhelm, self‑doubt, or life’s challenges have left you feeling stretched thin, you don’t have to keep holding it all so tightly. Here, your feelings are honoured, your pace is respected, and you’re welcomed exactly as you are.
Hi, I'm Claire. I offer a warm, person‑centred space where you can slow down, breathe, and feel gently met in whatever you’re carrying. If anxiety, overwhelm, self‑doubt, or life’s challenges have left you feeling stretched thin, you don’t have to keep holding it all so tightly. Here, your feelings are honoured, your pace is respected, and you’re welcomed exactly as you are.
Hi, my name is Danielle. I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I support individuals aged 18+ across the UK with a range of emotional and psychological challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and emotional regulation challenges. As an American that has relocated to the UK, I particularly welcome Americans living in the UK who may be navigating cultural adjustment, homesickness, identity, or life away from home. I also have an interest in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals experiencing identity-related stress, minority stress, or the emotional impact of invalidating or unsupportive environments.
Hi, my name is Danielle. I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I support individuals aged 18+ across the UK with a range of emotional and psychological challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and emotional regulation challenges. As an American that has relocated to the UK, I particularly welcome Americans living in the UK who may be navigating cultural adjustment, homesickness, identity, or life away from home. I also have an interest in supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals experiencing identity-related stress, minority stress, or the emotional impact of invalidating or unsupportive environments.
Whoever you are, there is space for you here.
I work with young people aged 13+, adults and older adults.
You don't have to fit a certain category, you are what is important to me and the work we do together.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, like life is feeling difficult, having relationship issues, not fitting in, not connecting, wanting to make a change or just simply 'not feeling yourself' I am here to listen and help reflect and work through the feelings and experiences you are going through.
Whoever you are, there is space for you here.
I work with young people aged 13+, adults and older adults.
You don't have to fit a certain category, you are what is important to me and the work we do together.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, like life is feeling difficult, having relationship issues, not fitting in, not connecting, wanting to make a change or just simply 'not feeling yourself' I am here to listen and help reflect and work through the feelings and experiences you are going through.
I have been working in the NHS for over twenty years, alongside independent practice. I have an Honours Degree in Psychology; a Masters Degree in Health Psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Since qualifying I have trained further in Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and compassion based approaches. I enjoy working with people with a range of difficulties across the spectrum of severity. I have a particular interest working with people recovering from trauma, depression or anxiety.
I have been working in the NHS for over twenty years, alongside independent practice. I have an Honours Degree in Psychology; a Masters Degree in Health Psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Since qualifying I have trained further in Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and compassion based approaches. I enjoy working with people with a range of difficulties across the spectrum of severity. I have a particular interest working with people recovering from trauma, depression or anxiety.
Anxiety and depression really can hit us all by surprise, often not knowing the reasons why we feel this way?. So what can we do to make us feel better? Do we have to feel alone in this feeling? The answers are to Talk about our thoughts and feelings in a safe place with someone who will truly listen and care. For the goal to be able to wake up in the morning and not get that sense of dread and fear, when expected to get out of bed. To feel motivated again and above all to regain some form of ourselves again.
Anxiety and depression really can hit us all by surprise, often not knowing the reasons why we feel this way?. So what can we do to make us feel better? Do we have to feel alone in this feeling? The answers are to Talk about our thoughts and feelings in a safe place with someone who will truly listen and care. For the goal to be able to wake up in the morning and not get that sense of dread and fear, when expected to get out of bed. To feel motivated again and above all to regain some form of ourselves again.
I am a therapist specialising in grief & loss, neurodivergence . My practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches and tailored to the individual needs of each client. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore complex emotions, process significant life events, and develop effective coping strategies.
I work with individuals experiencing grief in its many forms — including the death of a loved one, the loss associated with infertility, and changes related to diagnosis or identity. I also support autistic individuals and their families in understanding neurodivergence and building skills to navigate everyday
I am a therapist specialising in grief & loss, neurodivergence . My practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches and tailored to the individual needs of each client. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore complex emotions, process significant life events, and develop effective coping strategies.
I work with individuals experiencing grief in its many forms — including the death of a loved one, the loss associated with infertility, and changes related to diagnosis or identity. I also support autistic individuals and their families in understanding neurodivergence and building skills to navigate everyday
Welcome. My name is Hali, and as a person-centred counsellor, my aim is to help you to process and work through any difficult emotions, challenges or life changes that you may be experiencing. Talking things through in an empathic, confidential, safe environment, free of judgement, where you feel truly seen and heard, can help you in making sense of your world, so that you are able to move forward.
This is your space, where I will be led by you, at your pace, working alongside you, enabling you to understand your thoughts & emotions, so that you are able to find clarity, acceptance and healing.
Welcome. My name is Hali, and as a person-centred counsellor, my aim is to help you to process and work through any difficult emotions, challenges or life changes that you may be experiencing. Talking things through in an empathic, confidential, safe environment, free of judgement, where you feel truly seen and heard, can help you in making sense of your world, so that you are able to move forward.
This is your space, where I will be led by you, at your pace, working alongside you, enabling you to understand your thoughts & emotions, so that you are able to find clarity, acceptance and healing.
Stuck? Overwhelmed? Burnt out? Feeling vulnerable? I offer a sensitive, confidential and compassionate approach and believe that looking for help can be hard. How to work out what to do or where to go next? Let’s connect and see where that takes you. I can help with a wide range of issues including anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, grief ...
Stuck? Overwhelmed? Burnt out? Feeling vulnerable? I offer a sensitive, confidential and compassionate approach and believe that looking for help can be hard. How to work out what to do or where to go next? Let’s connect and see where that takes you. I can help with a wide range of issues including anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, grief ...
Do you worry about your future, relationships or work? Ever feel like you don’t know who you are? Do you scroll through social media searching but are not sure what for? Ignore signs that you should be taking more care of yourself? If any of those sound like you, then Inner Child Therapy for adults may help. In this work we explore your relationship with you, with your past and with others. We use creative counselling to heal woundings and to champion your inner child so you feel empowered, you belong and know who you are. You can work with me one-to-one or in group Workshops (see website for more)
Do you worry about your future, relationships or work? Ever feel like you don’t know who you are? Do you scroll through social media searching but are not sure what for? Ignore signs that you should be taking more care of yourself? If any of those sound like you, then Inner Child Therapy for adults may help. In this work we explore your relationship with you, with your past and with others. We use creative counselling to heal woundings and to champion your inner child so you feel empowered, you belong and know who you are. You can work with me one-to-one or in group Workshops (see website for more)
Whatever you are dealing with, I can help you to understand the causes of your troublesome emotions, thoughts and behaviours. We can then work on how to use that knowledge to feel mentally stable, with a renewed sense of control of your life and relationships.
I have 14 years of experience working with, among other things: trauma, anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, grief, relationship issues and dealing with key life stages/changes e.g. divorce, menopause, retirement, work/home changes.
Get in touch to book a free 30 min, no obligation, in-person, consultation to discuss your issues and how I might be able to help.
Whatever you are dealing with, I can help you to understand the causes of your troublesome emotions, thoughts and behaviours. We can then work on how to use that knowledge to feel mentally stable, with a renewed sense of control of your life and relationships.
I have 14 years of experience working with, among other things: trauma, anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, grief, relationship issues and dealing with key life stages/changes e.g. divorce, menopause, retirement, work/home changes.
Get in touch to book a free 30 min, no obligation, in-person, consultation to discuss your issues and how I might be able to help.
Why choose me as your counsellor? Maybe because I always aim to put you rather than any specific approach at the centre of our work together. My priority is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with you where you feel safe, heard and seen. In order to facilitate this, I use my personal life experience, my training and my experience of having worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a great variety of different issues. I endeavour to offer a safe, supportive and accepting environment where we can explore your feelings and work on the issues in question.
Why choose me as your counsellor? Maybe because I always aim to put you rather than any specific approach at the centre of our work together. My priority is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with you where you feel safe, heard and seen. In order to facilitate this, I use my personal life experience, my training and my experience of having worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a great variety of different issues. I endeavour to offer a safe, supportive and accepting environment where we can explore your feelings and work on the issues in question.
Welcome. I'm Chloë, a qualified counsellor and member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). If you are looking for a warm and nurturing space to explore whatever is on your mind, you have come to the right place. I offer person-centred integrative counselling online. Person-centred means that you, the client, are central to the work we do together. Integrative means that I draw on a range of different therapeutic methods, tailoring my approach to what I perceive will suit you best.
Welcome. I'm Chloë, a qualified counsellor and member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). If you are looking for a warm and nurturing space to explore whatever is on your mind, you have come to the right place. I offer person-centred integrative counselling online. Person-centred means that you, the client, are central to the work we do together. Integrative means that I draw on a range of different therapeutic methods, tailoring my approach to what I perceive will suit you best.
I will support and empower you to be more fulfilled, have happier and healthier relationships, and the pleasure you desire – whatever that looks like for you.
As a Relationship Therapist I’ll help you break damaging patterns, rebuild trust and reconnect — whether that’s communicating more positively, navigating conflict, rekindling intimacy, or exploring non-monogamy.
If sex is a struggle, a source of shame, or perhaps missing from your life, I’ll offer you a safe space to talk openly about what many find hard to talk about. Whether it’s painful sex, lack of desire, performance worries, exploring kink, or discovering your desires.
I will support and empower you to be more fulfilled, have happier and healthier relationships, and the pleasure you desire – whatever that looks like for you.
As a Relationship Therapist I’ll help you break damaging patterns, rebuild trust and reconnect — whether that’s communicating more positively, navigating conflict, rekindling intimacy, or exploring non-monogamy.
If sex is a struggle, a source of shame, or perhaps missing from your life, I’ll offer you a safe space to talk openly about what many find hard to talk about. Whether it’s painful sex, lack of desire, performance worries, exploring kink, or discovering your desires.
Psychological Therapy in Practice - Dr Rosie
Psychologist, HCPC - Health Psych.
Dorchester DT1
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes life can really get us down and it might seem difficult to see a way through. This could be due to: Feeling low, hopeless, lonely, or depressed * Feeling anxious or afraid * Suffering with stress at home and/or in the workplace * Suffering with a long term physical/ mental health condition * Experiencing relationship problems * Loss of a loved one through break-up, divorce, or death * Traumatic events in our past which are still troubling us and preventing us from moving forward * Wanting to change a behaviour (diet, exercise, smoking etc). I can help you to cope with, manage, and improve the issues you face.
Sometimes life can really get us down and it might seem difficult to see a way through. This could be due to: Feeling low, hopeless, lonely, or depressed * Feeling anxious or afraid * Suffering with stress at home and/or in the workplace * Suffering with a long term physical/ mental health condition * Experiencing relationship problems * Loss of a loved one through break-up, divorce, or death * Traumatic events in our past which are still troubling us and preventing us from moving forward * Wanting to change a behaviour (diet, exercise, smoking etc). I can help you to cope with, manage, and improve the issues you face.
Hello, I counsel in person in Dorchester in Dorset but also online, or by telephone for wherever you may be. I can provide a trusting and confidential relationship in which to explore and process any problems or challenges you might be experiencing. There are no issues too big or too small, if they are holding you back from living a fulfilling and satisfying life, they are worth talking about. Counselling provides a non-judgemental, non-biased space to do this, allowing for and encouraging fresh perspectives, providing an opportunity to untangle complicated thoughts and feelings, to promote healing and to develop self-awareness.
Hello, I counsel in person in Dorchester in Dorset but also online, or by telephone for wherever you may be. I can provide a trusting and confidential relationship in which to explore and process any problems or challenges you might be experiencing. There are no issues too big or too small, if they are holding you back from living a fulfilling and satisfying life, they are worth talking about. Counselling provides a non-judgemental, non-biased space to do this, allowing for and encouraging fresh perspectives, providing an opportunity to untangle complicated thoughts and feelings, to promote healing and to develop self-awareness.
The aim of counselling is to promote healing and assist clients to take the next steps forward in their lives. Whether the issues stem from unresolved historic life events, acute trauma such as bereavement, separation or abuse or general depression and anxiety. Counselling can help a client to find their way when feeling lost, with the support of a reliable, benevolent and empathic person by their side who can gently challenge, encourage exploration and hold the client through their journey.
The aim of counselling is to promote healing and assist clients to take the next steps forward in their lives. Whether the issues stem from unresolved historic life events, acute trauma such as bereavement, separation or abuse or general depression and anxiety. Counselling can help a client to find their way when feeling lost, with the support of a reliable, benevolent and empathic person by their side who can gently challenge, encourage exploration and hold the client through their journey.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your child. I work with adults and children aged 6 and over, providing a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgement.
People come to therapy for many different reasons. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in mood, struggling with relationships, navigating loss, or simply feeling that life isn’t quite how you want it to be. Whatever brings you here, we’ll work together to understand your experiences.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your child. I work with adults and children aged 6 and over, providing a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgement.
People come to therapy for many different reasons. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low in mood, struggling with relationships, navigating loss, or simply feeling that life isn’t quite how you want it to be. Whatever brings you here, we’ll work together to understand your experiences.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
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 your 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.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
What are the advantages of seeing 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. Women who see a female therapist may also feel freer to discuss challenges that are closely tied to gender, such as life transitions including motherhood or menopause. Some clients who instinctively feel more comfortable disclosing to women may find it easier to broach sensitive subjects with a female therapist. 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.
Is therapy different for men and women?
Therapy can be different for men and women insofar as gender plays a role in the challenges an individual faces and the events in life an individual has experienced. Women often face different expectations from their families, friends, and society than men do. In some cases, women might feel most comfortable expressing themselves differently from how men do. Talking about one's feelings and emotions is a critical part of most therapies, and some women might find it comes more naturally when talking to a female therapist. Ultimately, though, therapeutic treatment should be tailored to the individual's specific needs.
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 enquire 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.