Women's Issues Counselling in Duffield

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The Modern Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
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.
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Lydia Alty
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
Serves Area
I support individuals that feel like they are in a complete rut. You've tried the books, the videos the podcasts but mentally nothing seems to be shifting. You might have found my listing because you are absolutely exhausted from keeping it together, trying and nothing working. Perhaps you've spent years feeling misunderstood, whether that's due to ADHD, autism, difficult life experiences, or ongoing challenges with your mental health. You may be carrying self-doubt, anxiety, overwhelm, or a sense that you've somehow lost yourself along the way. If any of this resonates with you, please know you're not alone.
I support individuals that feel like they are in a complete rut. You've tried the books, the videos the podcasts but mentally nothing seems to be shifting. You might have found my listing because you are absolutely exhausted from keeping it together, trying and nothing working. Perhaps you've spent years feeling misunderstood, whether that's due to ADHD, autism, difficult life experiences, or ongoing challenges with your mental health. You may be carrying self-doubt, anxiety, overwhelm, or a sense that you've somehow lost yourself along the way. If any of this resonates with you, please know you're not alone.
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Nicola Moore
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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Josie Nicholson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
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.
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Kirsty Turner
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
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.
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Rebecca Adlington
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
I offer a holistic, person centred approach working with my clients to support them to understand the challenges they face and how to move beyond them in a way that is congruent with their needs.
I offer a holistic, person centred approach working with my clients to support them to understand the challenges they face and how to move beyond them in a way that is congruent with their needs.
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Jordan Mcphail
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You’ve always been the capable one. High functioning, self aware, often the one others turn to for advice. But lately everything feels heavy. You’re burnt out, emotionally overloaded, and wondering who you are underneath all the coping. I work with women who look like they’re managing on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck on the inside. This often shows up in motherhood, after difficult experiences like birth trauma, or during big life transitions. You might be tired of overthinking, holding everything together, and feeling like you’ve lost a sense of yourself.
You’ve always been the capable one. High functioning, self aware, often the one others turn to for advice. But lately everything feels heavy. You’re burnt out, emotionally overloaded, and wondering who you are underneath all the coping. I work with women who look like they’re managing on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck on the inside. This often shows up in motherhood, after difficult experiences like birth trauma, or during big life transitions. You might be tired of overthinking, holding everything together, and feeling like you’ve lost a sense of yourself.
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Miriam Gilmore
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
Is this what life was supposed to feel like? Perhaps you’ve hit some milestones - but now you're at a crossroads. Maybe you're questioning your career, struggling with your old friendships, processing a break-up, or just feeling like something is missing? You can’t shake the nagging feeling that life wasn’t supposed to feel like this. If you're feeling this way, then I can help you. Together we might work on: Decision-paralysis. Reduce feelings of 'stuckness'. Ease anxiety about time (running out or being wasted). Let go of comparison. So that you can feel clear about your future, and confident to start living your life again!
Is this what life was supposed to feel like? Perhaps you’ve hit some milestones - but now you're at a crossroads. Maybe you're questioning your career, struggling with your old friendships, processing a break-up, or just feeling like something is missing? You can’t shake the nagging feeling that life wasn’t supposed to feel like this. If you're feeling this way, then I can help you. Together we might work on: Decision-paralysis. Reduce feelings of 'stuckness'. Ease anxiety about time (running out or being wasted). Let go of comparison. So that you can feel clear about your future, and confident to start living your life again!
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Louisa Watts
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Do you feel called to work through the depths? I provide somatic trauma resolution and deep healing, helping you navigate the depths of your being, guiding you back home to your full aliveness and vitality. I work with people who feel numb or disconnected to life, unable to move through what is holding them back. Through a creative, empathic space I help you to lovingly meet your shadows, express what has been suppressed, reconnect to your intuition and wisdom and reclaim the joy, love, passion and creativity that has been thwarted. This work is life changing and truly transformational.
Do you feel called to work through the depths? I provide somatic trauma resolution and deep healing, helping you navigate the depths of your being, guiding you back home to your full aliveness and vitality. I work with people who feel numb or disconnected to life, unable to move through what is holding them back. Through a creative, empathic space I help you to lovingly meet your shadows, express what has been suppressed, reconnect to your intuition and wisdom and reclaim the joy, love, passion and creativity that has been thwarted. This work is life changing and truly transformational.
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Julia Jakeman
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Welcome, my name is Julia and thank you for taking the time to drop by to learn a little more about me and how I may be able to help you to feel better about your life. It has been my experience that navigating our way through our lives is not always plain sailing and at times we may turn to unhelpful and self-destructive ways to see us through. Whether it is alcohol, drugs, shopping, surgery or unhealthy relationships we are trying to cope with deep unhappiness in the best way we can and as we get older those feelings and addictive behaviour can often get stronger and take us to dark places.
Welcome, my name is Julia and thank you for taking the time to drop by to learn a little more about me and how I may be able to help you to feel better about your life. It has been my experience that navigating our way through our lives is not always plain sailing and at times we may turn to unhelpful and self-destructive ways to see us through. Whether it is alcohol, drugs, shopping, surgery or unhealthy relationships we are trying to cope with deep unhappiness in the best way we can and as we get older those feelings and addictive behaviour can often get stronger and take us to dark places.
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Sherwin Psychological Therapies
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Hi, my name is Gemma and I have been a therapist for over 15 years. I have experience clients with a variety of mental health concerns. There are no issues that are too big or too small for therapy. I can work with you for a short period of time, or for more long term therapy, depending on your needs. I am empathic, supportive, responsive and dynamic. I have a strong history of helping both children and adults overcome their difficulties and achieve their life goals, whatever they may be. I have a specialist interest in womens health, anxiety, menopause, ASD, ADHD and managing chronic illness.
Hi, my name is Gemma and I have been a therapist for over 15 years. I have experience clients with a variety of mental health concerns. There are no issues that are too big or too small for therapy. I can work with you for a short period of time, or for more long term therapy, depending on your needs. I am empathic, supportive, responsive and dynamic. I have a strong history of helping both children and adults overcome their difficulties and achieve their life goals, whatever they may be. I have a specialist interest in womens health, anxiety, menopause, ASD, ADHD and managing chronic illness.
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Inclusive Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych
Serves Area
Maybe you feel confused, sad, numb, guilty, ashamed, lost, alone or anxious, with no clear idea of where to turn. Do you need understanding or, empathic support whilst you work through loss, anxiety, negative thoughts and behaviour, relationship problems, or natural life transition and personal crisis? I can help you. I whole heartedly understand how difficult sharing emotions can be, but allow me to reassure you that together we can find different or new ways of understanding your problems by discovering new insights/empowerment/self acceptance & resilience.
Maybe you feel confused, sad, numb, guilty, ashamed, lost, alone or anxious, with no clear idea of where to turn. Do you need understanding or, empathic support whilst you work through loss, anxiety, negative thoughts and behaviour, relationship problems, or natural life transition and personal crisis? I can help you. I whole heartedly understand how difficult sharing emotions can be, but allow me to reassure you that together we can find different or new ways of understanding your problems by discovering new insights/empowerment/self acceptance & resilience.
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Jackie Coombs
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Women's issues, neurodivergence, gender identity, stress, anxiety, work-related burnout, addictive behaviours, depression, loss as life changes and relationships break down.
Group-Analytic Psychotherapy & Ind. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR I am a qualified group analyst, psychotherapist and counsellor. My accreditation is with the UKCP. I have experience in working with people who suffer from depression, anxiety, relational and relationship issues, and people who are recovering from addiction. I also work with people who have work-related stress, as well as those who have suffered trauma. I have had specialist training in EMDR, which can treat trauma as well as phobias and other anxiety disorders. Many people seek therapy for a whole variety of issues and life events.
Women's issues, neurodivergence, gender identity, stress, anxiety, work-related burnout, addictive behaviours, depression, loss as life changes and relationships break down.
Group-Analytic Psychotherapy & Ind. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR I am a qualified group analyst, psychotherapist and counsellor. My accreditation is with the UKCP. I have experience in working with people who suffer from depression, anxiety, relational and relationship issues, and people who are recovering from addiction. I also work with people who have work-related stress, as well as those who have suffered trauma. I have had specialist training in EMDR, which can treat trauma as well as phobias and other anxiety disorders. Many people seek therapy for a whole variety of issues and life events.
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Naheed Chowdhery
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Welcome, my name is Naheed and I am a Humanistic Integrative therapist, working from Nottingham, in-person, and online. We all experience dissatisfaction within our relationships at some period within our lives. Sometimes we need support to understand what we are feeling and struggle with anxiety and depression and feel trapped. I am committed to providing support within a safe, empathic and confidential space where you can explore your experience with respect and understanding. I have an in-depth understanding of the experiences of being a daughter, sister, mother, wife or friend and can offer fresh insight to familiar patterns.
Welcome, my name is Naheed and I am a Humanistic Integrative therapist, working from Nottingham, in-person, and online. We all experience dissatisfaction within our relationships at some period within our lives. Sometimes we need support to understand what we are feeling and struggle with anxiety and depression and feel trapped. I am committed to providing support within a safe, empathic and confidential space where you can explore your experience with respect and understanding. I have an in-depth understanding of the experiences of being a daughter, sister, mother, wife or friend and can offer fresh insight to familiar patterns.
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Wit and Wisdom Therapy
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
3 Endorsed
If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your own head, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep pushing through it on your own. You might be dealing with constant worry, low mood, burnout, or feeling like you’ve lost your confidence. Maybe your mind doesn’t switch off, or you’re tired of coping but not actually feeling better. I offer counselling and hypnotherapy in Nottingham and online across the UK, specialising in anxiety, overthinking, and support for teenagers and adults who want practical, real-world change. Specialising in young adults navigating life transitions, feeling 'stuck' and identity.
If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in your own head, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to keep pushing through it on your own. You might be dealing with constant worry, low mood, burnout, or feeling like you’ve lost your confidence. Maybe your mind doesn’t switch off, or you’re tired of coping but not actually feeling better. I offer counselling and hypnotherapy in Nottingham and online across the UK, specialising in anxiety, overthinking, and support for teenagers and adults who want practical, real-world change. Specialising in young adults navigating life transitions, feeling 'stuck' and identity.
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Lynne Walder
Psychotherapist, MBACP
I help midlife women have an anxiety free menopause. Women in transition, who feel anxious, stuck and overwhelmed, and know something needs to change, but don’t know where to start, to step into their next, most aligned chapter with calm, confidence, and clarity. If you’re a woman navigating menopause alongside life’s bigger shifts…you’re in the right place. Most Menopause coaches give their focus to the physical symptoms of menopause. I don’t. My focus is on addressing the psychological and emotional impacts of menopause. The mental stress of menopause is too often overlooked. It’s time to change that.
I help midlife women have an anxiety free menopause. Women in transition, who feel anxious, stuck and overwhelmed, and know something needs to change, but don’t know where to start, to step into their next, most aligned chapter with calm, confidence, and clarity. If you’re a woman navigating menopause alongside life’s bigger shifts…you’re in the right place. Most Menopause coaches give their focus to the physical symptoms of menopause. I don’t. My focus is on addressing the psychological and emotional impacts of menopause. The mental stress of menopause is too often overlooked. It’s time to change that.
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The Calming Quarter
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MNCPS Acc.
Derby DE1
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated or sad? Nestled in the heart of the cathedral quarter Derby, you will find a spa for your mind. A place to quieten the mind, relax, unwind and be listened to. Somewhere that you can just be you, understand your thoughts and feelings and develop tools to enable you to deal with life’s challenges. The Calming Quarter offers psychotherapy, counselling and hypnotherapy and a place to listen to your needs without the endless noise of modern day life. Together we will help to achieve your goals. We offer help with anxiety, relationships issues, self esteem, depression, trauma, and grief.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated or sad? Nestled in the heart of the cathedral quarter Derby, you will find a spa for your mind. A place to quieten the mind, relax, unwind and be listened to. Somewhere that you can just be you, understand your thoughts and feelings and develop tools to enable you to deal with life’s challenges. The Calming Quarter offers psychotherapy, counselling and hypnotherapy and a place to listen to your needs without the endless noise of modern day life. Together we will help to achieve your goals. We offer help with anxiety, relationships issues, self esteem, depression, trauma, and grief.
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Beth Hill
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I explore women's issues in the context of their life, helping them be heard and find their own narrative and voice.
As an experienced counsellor and coach my goal is to create a safe space in which the client can talk openly and honestly, making space for healing but also for change. My approach integrates a person centred model with more active processes of change, solution based interventions and strategies to create autonomy and empowerment in the client's life.
I explore women's issues in the context of their life, helping them be heard and find their own narrative and voice.
As an experienced counsellor and coach my goal is to create a safe space in which the client can talk openly and honestly, making space for healing but also for change. My approach integrates a person centred model with more active processes of change, solution based interventions and strategies to create autonomy and empowerment in the client's life.
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Ali Hayward
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello, I’m Ali (she/her). I’m a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor living in Sheffield. I offer a warm, welcoming, compassionate online environment where you can explore your feelings without feeling judged, criticised or labelled. The main approach I use is Person-Centred therapy, supporting you as you explore your personal challenges, emotions, beliefs, behaviours, and worldview. Through this you gain more awareness of your choices, working towards freedom from anything that may hinder your progress and achieving the self-empowerment you desire.
Hello, I’m Ali (she/her). I’m a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor living in Sheffield. I offer a warm, welcoming, compassionate online environment where you can explore your feelings without feeling judged, criticised or labelled. The main approach I use is Person-Centred therapy, supporting you as you explore your personal challenges, emotions, beliefs, behaviours, and worldview. Through this you gain more awareness of your choices, working towards freedom from anything that may hinder your progress and achieving the self-empowerment you desire.
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Donna Louise Aspinshaw
Counsellor, MSc, MUKCP
Kegworth DE74
Do you wish for change? Would you like your life, work or relationships to be different, less intrusive, or more fulfilling? Are you struggling with overwhelming feelings, or finding it difficult to feel at all? Has work become something you hate or dread? Have you lost someone you cared for deeply? Hi, I am Donna and I work with adults who are experiencing a range of problems or difficulties in their life. Not exhaustively, these include trauma, sexual, physical or emotional abuse and neglect, anxiety, depression and low mood, stress and burnout, loss, grief, relationship difficulties, bullying, harassment and feeling detached.
Do you wish for change? Would you like your life, work or relationships to be different, less intrusive, or more fulfilling? Are you struggling with overwhelming feelings, or finding it difficult to feel at all? Has work become something you hate or dread? Have you lost someone you cared for deeply? Hi, I am Donna and I work with adults who are experiencing a range of problems or difficulties in their life. Not exhaustively, these include trauma, sexual, physical or emotional abuse and neglect, anxiety, depression and low mood, stress and burnout, loss, grief, relationship difficulties, bullying, harassment and feeling detached.
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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.