Women's Issues Counselling in Dursley
Hello and welcome We can be prompted to seek help from a therapist for many different reasons. You may be struggling with an issue that you can’t seem to resolve alone. Or maybe you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or somehow stuck in life. Is there something that is interfering with your ability to live a meaningful and rewarding life? If this is the case for you, it could be helpful to explore how you are feeling with someone who is professionally trained. Together we can work to help you achieve a greater sense of peace in your life, a greater sense of personal freedom.
Hello and welcome We can be prompted to seek help from a therapist for many different reasons. You may be struggling with an issue that you can’t seem to resolve alone. Or maybe you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, or somehow stuck in life. Is there something that is interfering with your ability to live a meaningful and rewarding life? If this is the case for you, it could be helpful to explore how you are feeling with someone who is professionally trained. Together we can work to help you achieve a greater sense of peace in your life, a greater sense of personal freedom.
Supporting Your Journey to Well-Being!
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. The pressures of managing daily demands, overcoming setbacks, and navigating uncertainties can lead to feelings of stress, worry, and anxiety. You may feel stuck, isolated, or unsure of your next steps, which can profoundly affect your sense of purpose and overall well-being. Talking Therapy offers a secure, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, providing the support and tools you need to move forward.
Supporting Your Journey to Well-Being!
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. The pressures of managing daily demands, overcoming setbacks, and navigating uncertainties can lead to feelings of stress, worry, and anxiety. You may feel stuck, isolated, or unsure of your next steps, which can profoundly affect your sense of purpose and overall well-being. Talking Therapy offers a secure, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, providing the support and tools you need to move forward.
If you are looking at this website, my guess is that there is an aspect of your life that needs attention. There are countless reasons why this might be the case. There may be a particular issue in the present day that you wish to address, such as your relationships, bereavement, addictions or depression. Or, you might feel haunted by unresolved issues from your past such as trauma, abuse or childhood experiences. Perhaps it is hard to name what is troubling you, yet you feel overwhelmed, or that your life is lacking meaning and purpose and it is hard to find any enjoyment.
If you are looking at this website, my guess is that there is an aspect of your life that needs attention. There are countless reasons why this might be the case. There may be a particular issue in the present day that you wish to address, such as your relationships, bereavement, addictions or depression. Or, you might feel haunted by unresolved issues from your past such as trauma, abuse or childhood experiences. Perhaps it is hard to name what is troubling you, yet you feel overwhelmed, or that your life is lacking meaning and purpose and it is hard to find any enjoyment.
Warm welcome. I'm a EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, BACP Accred. Counsellor and Supervisor. Choosing a therapist with whom to connect and build a trusting therapeutic relationship can feel daunting, even risky, yet also empowering and hopeful. What does it feel like to take off masks, shedding protective layers that keep the authentic, vulnerable self safe while navigating through challenging or traumatic times? Together we can explore what you feel ready and safe to share - whether these are current, buried or almost forgotten experiences.
Warm welcome. I'm a EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, BACP Accred. Counsellor and Supervisor. Choosing a therapist with whom to connect and build a trusting therapeutic relationship can feel daunting, even risky, yet also empowering and hopeful. What does it feel like to take off masks, shedding protective layers that keep the authentic, vulnerable self safe while navigating through challenging or traumatic times? Together we can explore what you feel ready and safe to share - whether these are current, buried or almost forgotten experiences.
I assist adults and older adults to reduce distress, improve awareness, connection, functioning and QoL through face-to-face and online counselling and psychological therapy. You can explore and address your concerns safely with session materials to take away for future reference. I offer evidenced approaches. Since 1998 I have worked with many people in their recovery from a range of emotional, behavioural, personality and mental health issues across various settings to Consultant level. Hopefully, I maybe of assistance to you also. Dr Maria Thompson BSc (Hons) MSc Post-MSc DCounsPsych CPsychol AFBPsS. Desideratum P&C Services Ltd.
I assist adults and older adults to reduce distress, improve awareness, connection, functioning and QoL through face-to-face and online counselling and psychological therapy. You can explore and address your concerns safely with session materials to take away for future reference. I offer evidenced approaches. Since 1998 I have worked with many people in their recovery from a range of emotional, behavioural, personality and mental health issues across various settings to Consultant level. Hopefully, I maybe of assistance to you also. Dr Maria Thompson BSc (Hons) MSc Post-MSc DCounsPsych CPsychol AFBPsS. Desideratum P&C Services Ltd.
More Therapists Nearby
Hello, I’m Chris Espinelli, a Qualified Integrative Counsellor (MBACP) and Level 5 CBT Therapist.
I often work with women experiencing: Relational trauma and recovery from abusive or controlling dynamics (including domestic abuse), People-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, and fear of disapproval, Anxiety, low self-esteem, chronic self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm, Grief, loss, and
My style is warm, grounded, and non-judgemental — and also straightforward and directive when it needs to be. If you want a therapist who will gently challenge the beliefs and habits keeping you in the same cycle, you’ll likely feel at home here.
Hello, I’m Chris Espinelli, a Qualified Integrative Counsellor (MBACP) and Level 5 CBT Therapist.
I often work with women experiencing: Relational trauma and recovery from abusive or controlling dynamics (including domestic abuse), People-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, and fear of disapproval, Anxiety, low self-esteem, chronic self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm, Grief, loss, and
My style is warm, grounded, and non-judgemental — and also straightforward and directive when it needs to be. If you want a therapist who will gently challenge the beliefs and habits keeping you in the same cycle, you’ll likely feel at home here.
Hi, it’s really good to meet you. I want to start by saying thank you for taking this step—it’s not always easy, and I really appreciate you being here. I’m a person-centred counsellor, which means I believe you’re the expert on your own life. My role is to offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore whatever’s going on for you, at your own pace, in your own way. I work online and by telephone, so we can connect in the way that feels most comfortable and convenient for you. There’s no pressure here—just a chance for us to work together and see what you need.
Hi, it’s really good to meet you. I want to start by saying thank you for taking this step—it’s not always easy, and I really appreciate you being here. I’m a person-centred counsellor, which means I believe you’re the expert on your own life. My role is to offer a safe, supportive space where you can explore whatever’s going on for you, at your own pace, in your own way. I work online and by telephone, so we can connect in the way that feels most comfortable and convenient for you. There’s no pressure here—just a chance for us to work together and see what you need.
Welcome, I’m Charlotte. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Whilst I specialise in working with survivors of sexual violence, abuse, trauma and PTSD. I have supported people with a range of difficulties during my career. I could help you to move on from whatever may be troubling you, including both deep rooted issues and day to day difficulties. I aim to create a safe space, free from judgement to explore the important things which have brought you to therapy. We’ll work in collaboration towards your goals, to help you develop tools to help you cope with future challenges and at a pace which feels comfortable for you.
Welcome, I’m Charlotte. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Whilst I specialise in working with survivors of sexual violence, abuse, trauma and PTSD. I have supported people with a range of difficulties during my career. I could help you to move on from whatever may be troubling you, including both deep rooted issues and day to day difficulties. I aim to create a safe space, free from judgement to explore the important things which have brought you to therapy. We’ll work in collaboration towards your goals, to help you develop tools to help you cope with future challenges and at a pace which feels comfortable for you.
You look like you're holding it together on the outside. But inside something feels off. You're capable, thoughtful, used to being relied on but you feel anxious, empty, overwhelmed and misunderstood.
Perhaps you’re questioning your direction, identity, or going through a loss or change. You’re worried about how others perceive you and want to understand why you fall back on the same patterns in relationships that lead to frustration, withdrawal or low self-esteem.
You might be living by a set of rules you never consciously wrote and it’s driving self-doubt, guilt, or overthinking to the point you can’t switch off.
You look like you're holding it together on the outside. But inside something feels off. You're capable, thoughtful, used to being relied on but you feel anxious, empty, overwhelmed and misunderstood.
Perhaps you’re questioning your direction, identity, or going through a loss or change. You’re worried about how others perceive you and want to understand why you fall back on the same patterns in relationships that lead to frustration, withdrawal or low self-esteem.
You might be living by a set of rules you never consciously wrote and it’s driving self-doubt, guilt, or overthinking to the point you can’t switch off.
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!
Hi, I'm Natalie, a fully qualified integrative counsellor. I am a warm, friendly, and down to earth person who is passionate about supporting people.
If you are experiencing relationship struggles, low mood, anxiety or navigating life as a neurodivergent person, diagnosed or not, or simply feeling overwhelmed with life's challenges, you do not have to face this alone. I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to explore the difficulties that you are facing. Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, I will tailor our work to your individual needs, supporting you to gain greater self-awareness, clarity, and wellbeing.
Hi, I'm Natalie, a fully qualified integrative counsellor. I am a warm, friendly, and down to earth person who is passionate about supporting people.
If you are experiencing relationship struggles, low mood, anxiety or navigating life as a neurodivergent person, diagnosed or not, or simply feeling overwhelmed with life's challenges, you do not have to face this alone. I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to explore the difficulties that you are facing. Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, I will tailor our work to your individual needs, supporting you to gain greater self-awareness, clarity, and wellbeing.
I am a BACP registered qualified counsellor and I aim to create a safe space where you can feel at ease as quickly as possible, so that you can talk freely, without judgement. I am an integrative therapist which means that the service I offer is tailor made to suit the needs of my clients as individuals. We aren’t one size fits all as individuals, so I very much believe in meeting you where you are at. An integrative counsellor or therapist utilses ideas from various counselling theories creating opportunies to meet an individuals needs.
I am a BACP registered qualified counsellor and I aim to create a safe space where you can feel at ease as quickly as possible, so that you can talk freely, without judgement. I am an integrative therapist which means that the service I offer is tailor made to suit the needs of my clients as individuals. We aren’t one size fits all as individuals, so I very much believe in meeting you where you are at. An integrative counsellor or therapist utilses ideas from various counselling theories creating opportunies to meet an individuals needs.
There are times in life when we can feel disconnected from ourselves – going through the motions, carrying anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or the impact of past experiences, whilst feeling unsure how to move forward.
We believe healing involves more than talking. Our team of Embodied (Somatic) and Arts Psychotherapists works with the wisdom of the soul, mind and body, helping you explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Through conversation, creativity, movement, imagery and reflection, we support deeper understanding, connection and lasting change.
Sessions available online across major UK cities.
There are times in life when we can feel disconnected from ourselves – going through the motions, carrying anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or the impact of past experiences, whilst feeling unsure how to move forward.
We believe healing involves more than talking. Our team of Embodied (Somatic) and Arts Psychotherapists works with the wisdom of the soul, mind and body, helping you explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Through conversation, creativity, movement, imagery and reflection, we support deeper understanding, connection and lasting change.
Sessions available online across major UK cities.
You may look like you’re coping on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling inside. Perhaps you’re facing a life transition, questioning old patterns, or carrying something you’ve kept to yourself for a long time.
My ideal client wants to understand themselves better — not to be fixed, but to feel more at ease, authentic, and in control. You don’t need clear goals; a willingness to explore at your own pace is enough. I often work with anxiety, low mood, addiction or unhealthy coping strategies, menopause-related changes, neurodiversity, and relationship difficulties.
I offer a calm, non-judgemental space.
You may look like you’re coping on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling inside. Perhaps you’re facing a life transition, questioning old patterns, or carrying something you’ve kept to yourself for a long time.
My ideal client wants to understand themselves better — not to be fixed, but to feel more at ease, authentic, and in control. You don’t need clear goals; a willingness to explore at your own pace is enough. I often work with anxiety, low mood, addiction or unhealthy coping strategies, menopause-related changes, neurodiversity, and relationship difficulties.
I offer a calm, non-judgemental space.
Think of me as someone you can talk to about anything—whether you’re feeling stressed, stuck, overwhelmed, or just need to vent. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling like “technically nothing is wrong in my life, but I’m just not happy. Is this really it?”
You might be feeling anxious about the future, unhappy in your relationship, or waiting for a partner to change and realising it’s not happening. Perhaps you’re considering ending your marriage or making a big life change, but the fear of being alone or starting over feels overwhelming. These struggles can leave you feeling anxious, suffocated, taken for granted.
Think of me as someone you can talk to about anything—whether you’re feeling stressed, stuck, overwhelmed, or just need to vent. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling like “technically nothing is wrong in my life, but I’m just not happy. Is this really it?”
You might be feeling anxious about the future, unhappy in your relationship, or waiting for a partner to change and realising it’s not happening. Perhaps you’re considering ending your marriage or making a big life change, but the fear of being alone or starting over feels overwhelming. These struggles can leave you feeling anxious, suffocated, taken for granted.
I am a creative psychotherapist who can support you through difficulties that maybe affecting day to day life. I offer space to children and adults to reconnect and find safety through creativity. I embed multiple approaches that feel best suited to you and your needs. Creative psychotherapy offers a safe process and distance to explore your experiences, beliefs and feelings through creative art materials or if you prefer we can think creatively and talk to process your goals.
I am a creative psychotherapist who can support you through difficulties that maybe affecting day to day life. I offer space to children and adults to reconnect and find safety through creativity. I embed multiple approaches that feel best suited to you and your needs. Creative psychotherapy offers a safe process and distance to explore your experiences, beliefs and feelings through creative art materials or if you prefer we can think creatively and talk to process your goals.
Whether you’re dealing with anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, estrangement, family issues, identity, loneliness, menopause, mortality, powerlessness, relationships, or simply want to talk things through, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re feeling, and how you can manage it.
We’re all different and we all need to find our own way. I can help you do that. The world throws a lot at us, and expects a lot of us. And, very often, we expect a lot of ourselves too. For many of us, it can help to talk through what we’re dealing with, to help us understand what’s going on and find a way forward.
Whether you’re dealing with anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, estrangement, family issues, identity, loneliness, menopause, mortality, powerlessness, relationships, or simply want to talk things through, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re feeling, and how you can manage it.
We’re all different and we all need to find our own way. I can help you do that. The world throws a lot at us, and expects a lot of us. And, very often, we expect a lot of ourselves too. For many of us, it can help to talk through what we’re dealing with, to help us understand what’s going on and find a way forward.
Are you finding life difficult right now? I can help and support you with this. Life can be challenging, feel really tough and leave us with a sense of helplessness and despair. Issues or problems in life can trigger anxiety, overthinking, depression and can impact self esteem. Are you feeling under pressure to deliver what's expected of you? Or perhaps you are having difficulties with relationships and would like to improve your personal /professional relationships. I am an experienced, BACP registered, Integrative Counsellor and can provide you with a high quality service which is tailored to your individual needs .
Are you finding life difficult right now? I can help and support you with this. Life can be challenging, feel really tough and leave us with a sense of helplessness and despair. Issues or problems in life can trigger anxiety, overthinking, depression and can impact self esteem. Are you feeling under pressure to deliver what's expected of you? Or perhaps you are having difficulties with relationships and would like to improve your personal /professional relationships. I am an experienced, BACP registered, Integrative Counsellor and can provide you with a high quality service which is tailored to your individual needs .
I offer warm, personalised and sensitive therapy for women seeking to overcome strong negative emotions and trauma surrounding infertility, miscarriage, a difficult pregnancy, late term loss, a traumatic birth or postnatal period. Specifically women reach out to me when they are experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, flashbacks, loss of enjoyment, intrusive thoughts, sleep disturbances, feeling stuck, emotional overwhelm, emotional instability and sometimes, relationship struggles that can result from living with such difficult symptoms.
I offer warm, personalised and sensitive therapy for women seeking to overcome strong negative emotions and trauma surrounding infertility, miscarriage, a difficult pregnancy, late term loss, a traumatic birth or postnatal period. Specifically women reach out to me when they are experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, flashbacks, loss of enjoyment, intrusive thoughts, sleep disturbances, feeling stuck, emotional overwhelm, emotional instability and sometimes, relationship struggles that can result from living with such difficult symptoms.
Couples therapy with me offers you a safe, non-judgmental space to reconnect and rediscover passion. Whether you're navigating conflict or change, sexual desire differences, recovering from infidelity or rebuilding intimacy and trust, let’s work together to create lasting connection.
I work with people of all sexual orientations and non monogamous/polyam relationships.
Couples therapy with me offers you a safe, non-judgmental space to reconnect and rediscover passion. Whether you're navigating conflict or change, sexual desire differences, recovering from infidelity or rebuilding intimacy and trust, let’s work together to create lasting connection.
I work with people of all sexual orientations and non monogamous/polyam relationships.
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.