Female Counsellors in Duffield
Modern day therapy can be used as an activity of health for our busy minds.
Just as we use the gym for physical health, regular therapy can keep our minds healthy and prepared for the challenges we face day to day.
Modern day therapy can be used as an activity of health for our busy minds.
Just as we use the gym for physical health, regular therapy can keep our minds healthy and prepared for the challenges we face day to day.
Hi, I'm Louise, I offer Therapy and Coaching to adults on a short or long-term basis. I can work with you either in-person from my home in Allestree (Derby), online, or outdoors in a 'Walk and Talk' format. I'm experienced in working with clients facing a wide range of problems, and particularly with those suffering from eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and difficulties in relating to other people. In addition to working privately, I have 10 years' experience of working with First Steps Derbyshire, providing counselling to clients with eating disorders.
Hi, I'm Louise, I offer Therapy and Coaching to adults on a short or long-term basis. I can work with you either in-person from my home in Allestree (Derby), online, or outdoors in a 'Walk and Talk' format. I'm experienced in working with clients facing a wide range of problems, and particularly with those suffering from eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and difficulties in relating to other people. In addition to working privately, I have 10 years' experience of working with First Steps Derbyshire, providing counselling to clients with eating disorders.
When anxiety and neurodivergence meet adolescence, families can feel lost.
Perhaps your once-confident child is now overwhelmed by school, friendships or everyday expectations. Maybe anxiety has taken hold, routines have become rigid, or you feel like you are constantly walking on eggshells at home.
Many of the families I work with are supporting teenagers who are autistic, ADHD, or exploring whether neurodivergence may be part of the picture. Often anxiety sits alongside this, and what can look like avoidance, shutdown, or refusal is actually a young person whose nervous system has become overwhelmed.
When anxiety and neurodivergence meet adolescence, families can feel lost.
Perhaps your once-confident child is now overwhelmed by school, friendships or everyday expectations. Maybe anxiety has taken hold, routines have become rigid, or you feel like you are constantly walking on eggshells at home.
Many of the families I work with are supporting teenagers who are autistic, ADHD, or exploring whether neurodivergence may be part of the picture. Often anxiety sits alongside this, and what can look like avoidance, shutdown, or refusal is actually a young person whose nervous system has become overwhelmed.
Have you found yourself waking up with a racing heart beat or struggling to sleep due to various thoughts circling your mind?
Maybe work, relationships or body image is impacting your day to day life?
It could be that you have wanted support for a while but financially constraints and pressures have not allowed this?
We can support you in becoming the version of yourself that feels like home, feels safe and leaves you feeling confident and comfortable in your own body and mind.
Have you found yourself waking up with a racing heart beat or struggling to sleep due to various thoughts circling your mind?
Maybe work, relationships or body image is impacting your day to day life?
It could be that you have wanted support for a while but financially constraints and pressures have not allowed this?
We can support you in becoming the version of yourself that feels like home, feels safe and leaves you feeling confident and comfortable in your own body and mind.
I’m Dr Rachel Evans PhD; a chartered psychologist who specialises in eating disorder recovery. This career choice was inspired by my own struggle with bulimia and orthorexia and experience of recovery. I know how it feels when everything you think and do is ruled by thoughts of food and weight, that often feel out of your control. I also know how wonderful and joyful life is on the other side of your illness. I developed the Nourish 1:1 Program to be the support I need - it’s an empowering combination of therapy, coaching and mentoring, combining nutritional rehabilitation, hypnotherapy, emotional freedom technique and more.
I’m Dr Rachel Evans PhD; a chartered psychologist who specialises in eating disorder recovery. This career choice was inspired by my own struggle with bulimia and orthorexia and experience of recovery. I know how it feels when everything you think and do is ruled by thoughts of food and weight, that often feel out of your control. I also know how wonderful and joyful life is on the other side of your illness. I developed the Nourish 1:1 Program to be the support I need - it’s an empowering combination of therapy, coaching and mentoring, combining nutritional rehabilitation, hypnotherapy, emotional freedom technique and more.
Currently 18 Years in Practice. Being human is mostly hard and life can be cruel. We see it time and time again. Bad things happen to good people, and we suffer. Each and every one of us at some point in our lives, finds ourselves lost and stuck. We can get depressed, anxious, angry, defensive and frightened. We can often avoid the things that bring us pain and as time goes on that list gets longer and longer and our life can feel smaller and smaller. Reaching out for help can be the hardest first step, but it's also the bravest and will prove to be one of the best decisions you will make for yourself.
Currently 18 Years in Practice. Being human is mostly hard and life can be cruel. We see it time and time again. Bad things happen to good people, and we suffer. Each and every one of us at some point in our lives, finds ourselves lost and stuck. We can get depressed, anxious, angry, defensive and frightened. We can often avoid the things that bring us pain and as time goes on that list gets longer and longer and our life can feel smaller and smaller. Reaching out for help can be the hardest first step, but it's also the bravest and will prove to be one of the best decisions you will make for yourself.
At times, we can feel overwhelmed by the events and demands facing us. Life can feel daunting, and we can lose trust in ourselves to find a way forward. We can neglect ourselves and ignore areas of our lives that are painful. We may notice beliefs and habits we are stuck with that are holding us back from living life fully. Psychotherapy can help unravel the patterns we are caught in. Learning to pay attention to ourselves in a supportive space can help us to shift our perspective and find new directions. We can develop a compassionate relationship with ourselves that will help generate new energy to overcome our obstacles.
At times, we can feel overwhelmed by the events and demands facing us. Life can feel daunting, and we can lose trust in ourselves to find a way forward. We can neglect ourselves and ignore areas of our lives that are painful. We may notice beliefs and habits we are stuck with that are holding us back from living life fully. Psychotherapy can help unravel the patterns we are caught in. Learning to pay attention to ourselves in a supportive space can help us to shift our perspective and find new directions. We can develop a compassionate relationship with ourselves that will help generate new energy to overcome our obstacles.
Struggling with binge eating? Caught in a cycle of “I’ll start again tomorrow”? Do you feel trapped, overwhelmed by thoughts of food and weight, yet unable to stop? Maybe you feel ashamed or disgusted, hiding evidence of binge episodes, hoping no one sees the real you. Perhaps you’ve tried every diet, only to find yourself back in the same cycle, questioning if things will ever change. Imagine a life where food doesn’t control you. With the right support, you can break the binge cycle and create a healthier relationship with food, yourself and your body.
Struggling with binge eating? Caught in a cycle of “I’ll start again tomorrow”? Do you feel trapped, overwhelmed by thoughts of food and weight, yet unable to stop? Maybe you feel ashamed or disgusted, hiding evidence of binge episodes, hoping no one sees the real you. Perhaps you’ve tried every diet, only to find yourself back in the same cycle, questioning if things will ever change. Imagine a life where food doesn’t control you. With the right support, you can break the binge cycle and create a healthier relationship with food, yourself and your body.
Therapy + Mental health assessment + Consultation. Are you worried about your child’s emotional wellbeing? Have they had some changes in their mood or behaviour that worries you? Or maybe stress and anxiety is getting in the way of them achieving their potential or enjoying their life? You might be doubting yourself as a parent or feel exhausted trying to find the right support. At The Child Psychology Hub we offer specialist clinical psychology assessment and therapy to children and their families. www.thechildpsychologyhub.co.uk
Therapy + Mental health assessment + Consultation. Are you worried about your child’s emotional wellbeing? Have they had some changes in their mood or behaviour that worries you? Or maybe stress and anxiety is getting in the way of them achieving their potential or enjoying their life? You might be doubting yourself as a parent or feel exhausted trying to find the right support. At The Child Psychology Hub we offer specialist clinical psychology assessment and therapy to children and their families. www.thechildpsychologyhub.co.uk
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Many people I support feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or caught between different cultures, expectations, or identities. You may be coping with anxiety, past trauma, grief, relationship stress, or the pressure to appear strong while you’re struggling inside. I offer a calm, respectful space where you can explore your emotions, understand yourself more deeply, and begin healing at your own pace. I work fluently in English, Arabic and Somali, and I value every part of your story.
Many people I support feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or caught between different cultures, expectations, or identities. You may be coping with anxiety, past trauma, grief, relationship stress, or the pressure to appear strong while you’re struggling inside. I offer a calm, respectful space where you can explore your emotions, understand yourself more deeply, and begin healing at your own pace. I work fluently in English, Arabic and Somali, and I value every part of your story.
With over 30 years of clinical experience, I offer a supportive space to help you navigate work-based challenges and relationship difficulties. I specialize in supporting individuals in mental health, psychological fields, and education, including academics, students, and professionals. My approach integrates person-centered and Gestalt psychotherapy, alongside executive coaching training, tailored to your needs. With experience in the NHS, third sector, and higher education, I bring a deep understanding of professional and personal challenges. Together, we’ll create positive change and increase your insight.
With over 30 years of clinical experience, I offer a supportive space to help you navigate work-based challenges and relationship difficulties. I specialize in supporting individuals in mental health, psychological fields, and education, including academics, students, and professionals. My approach integrates person-centered and Gestalt psychotherapy, alongside executive coaching training, tailored to your needs. With experience in the NHS, third sector, and higher education, I bring a deep understanding of professional and personal challenges. Together, we’ll create positive change and increase your insight.
I am a BACP accredited and qualified Integrative Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer. I have over 15 years of experience in psychotherapy practice within independent private practice, Relate, employee counselling services and freelance contracts. I am qualified to work with adult individuals and couples, families, young people and children as well as providing clinical supervision for therapists. I offer an independent specialist service for Derby and the surrounding areas. I am passionate about empowering people to recognise and achieve their potential.
I am a BACP accredited and qualified Integrative Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer. I have over 15 years of experience in psychotherapy practice within independent private practice, Relate, employee counselling services and freelance contracts. I am qualified to work with adult individuals and couples, families, young people and children as well as providing clinical supervision for therapists. I offer an independent specialist service for Derby and the surrounding areas. I am passionate about empowering people to recognise and achieve their potential.
I am happy to work with young people from 4-18 no matter what their presenting issue I am confident and experienced in working with neurodivergent young people.
I also offer parenting Power Hours to help parents better support their child.
I am happy to work with young people from 4-18 no matter what their presenting issue I am confident and experienced in working with neurodivergent young people.
I also offer parenting Power Hours to help parents better support their child.
I offer an initial consultation, which is also an opportunity to assess whether my style of working is for you. My aim is to help individuals and couples address the causes of their problems, reduce symptoms and move forward in life. I can work with most adult mental health issues , and I specialise in Borderline personality disorder/EUPD, Trauma, and PTSD.
I offer an initial consultation, which is also an opportunity to assess whether my style of working is for you. My aim is to help individuals and couples address the causes of their problems, reduce symptoms and move forward in life. I can work with most adult mental health issues , and I specialise in Borderline personality disorder/EUPD, Trauma, and PTSD.
My Private Practice includes supporting Professional Emergency Service personnel, NHS, Police and others via Mandatory Counselling and Clinical Supervision, working in person and online.
I provide Counselling and Hypnotherapy for a wide range of personal and work related issues including managing and eliminating stress, anxiety, low mood, alcohol reduction, weight management, low self esteem, confidence buidling, relationship issues, divorce and seperation. I am a qualified clinical Supervisor for Counsellors and Hypnotherapists and offer guidance and support within their general practice. Please contact me to discuss your needs.
My Private Practice includes supporting Professional Emergency Service personnel, NHS, Police and others via Mandatory Counselling and Clinical Supervision, working in person and online.
I provide Counselling and Hypnotherapy for a wide range of personal and work related issues including managing and eliminating stress, anxiety, low mood, alcohol reduction, weight management, low self esteem, confidence buidling, relationship issues, divorce and seperation. I am a qualified clinical Supervisor for Counsellors and Hypnotherapists and offer guidance and support within their general practice. Please contact me to discuss your needs.
Starting your therapy journey can feel overwhelming and even a little daunting—but it can also be the beginning of something meaningful and transformative.
You might already have a clear idea of what you’d like to work on, or you may simply know that something in your life needs to change, even if you're not sure what that is yet. Either way, taking the first step by reaching out for support is a huge achievement—well done for getting here.
Starting your therapy journey can feel overwhelming and even a little daunting—but it can also be the beginning of something meaningful and transformative.
You might already have a clear idea of what you’d like to work on, or you may simply know that something in your life needs to change, even if you're not sure what that is yet. Either way, taking the first step by reaching out for support is a huge achievement—well done for getting here.
When a client feels comfortable enough to share with you their best kept fears, hopes and undisclosed events in their life it feels like a privilege. Don’t know where to begin, feel stuck and feelings of despair? Ready for change and want to transform your life? Feeling apprehensive and lost? Want to work through difficult relationships, bereavement or loss, life stress, addictions, health conditions? The list can go on. Are you feeling sad, overwhelmed, low self esteem, disorganised or undervalued. Do you struggle to be assertive or feel motivated? Questions around identity or sexuality. Struggling with neurodiversity?
When a client feels comfortable enough to share with you their best kept fears, hopes and undisclosed events in their life it feels like a privilege. Don’t know where to begin, feel stuck and feelings of despair? Ready for change and want to transform your life? Feeling apprehensive and lost? Want to work through difficult relationships, bereavement or loss, life stress, addictions, health conditions? The list can go on. Are you feeling sad, overwhelmed, low self esteem, disorganised or undervalued. Do you struggle to be assertive or feel motivated? Questions around identity or sexuality. Struggling with neurodiversity?
Life has many challenges which can feel overwhelming. Ordinary life events such as a break-up or extraordinary life events such as traumatic incidents can have a huge impact on how we see ourselves, others, and the world. You might feel like your thoughts are a tangled mess or that you're stuck in a spiral which is pointed in the wrong direction. Maybe believing that you don't have the power to take control of your own life has left you feeling hopeless. At times like this, we are our own worst critic and can be very hard on ourselves.
Life has many challenges which can feel overwhelming. Ordinary life events such as a break-up or extraordinary life events such as traumatic incidents can have a huge impact on how we see ourselves, others, and the world. You might feel like your thoughts are a tangled mess or that you're stuck in a spiral which is pointed in the wrong direction. Maybe believing that you don't have the power to take control of your own life has left you feeling hopeless. At times like this, we are our own worst critic and can be very hard on ourselves.
Hi I’m Michelle, a registered Play and creative Arts therapist. I’ve worked with children, young people and families for over twenty years, and over the last 7, had the privilege of being a therapist specialising in working with children with SEN and SEMH needs. I pride myself in being able to help children overcome barriers to therapy, whether they have had traditional therapy before and this hasn’t felt successful or if they are new to therapy and are feeling anxious or overwhelmed about the idea of this. I have three children of my own, two of which have struggled with mental health and are also neurodiverse.
Hi I’m Michelle, a registered Play and creative Arts therapist. I’ve worked with children, young people and families for over twenty years, and over the last 7, had the privilege of being a therapist specialising in working with children with SEN and SEMH needs. I pride myself in being able to help children overcome barriers to therapy, whether they have had traditional therapy before and this hasn’t felt successful or if they are new to therapy and are feeling anxious or overwhelmed about the idea of this. I have three children of my own, two of which have struggled with mental health and are also neurodiverse.
Hello, I’m Keziah Smith, (pronounced Kay-zee-ah, but people also call me Kiz) a qualified Art Psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with a deep commitment to inclusive, creative, and compassionate therapy. I provide a reflective space for you to explore your unique story and connect with your inner resources.
Hello, I’m Keziah Smith, (pronounced Kay-zee-ah, but people also call me Kiz) a qualified Art Psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with a deep commitment to inclusive, creative, and compassionate therapy. I provide a reflective space for you to explore your unique story and connect with your inner resources.
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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 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.