Women's Issues Counselling in Folkestone

Katie Harris
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Early AM and Late PM Immediate Availability / Identity, Boundaries, Anxiety / Carer Support. I work with those feeling weighed down by the roles they play - the 'strong one', the Carer, or the burnt-out professional. My clients often feel a quiet, heavy resentment they’re afraid to admit aloud, maybe through a caring role changing their relationship, or when the mask of keeping it all together starts to crack, leading to stress, depression, anxiety, or a loss of self. You don't have to pretend you have it all under control. Together, we won't just manage your symptoms; we'll uncover the root causes & find a sustainable way forward.
Early AM and Late PM Immediate Availability / Identity, Boundaries, Anxiety / Carer Support. I work with those feeling weighed down by the roles they play - the 'strong one', the Carer, or the burnt-out professional. My clients often feel a quiet, heavy resentment they’re afraid to admit aloud, maybe through a caring role changing their relationship, or when the mask of keeping it all together starts to crack, leading to stress, depression, anxiety, or a loss of self. You don't have to pretend you have it all under control. Together, we won't just manage your symptoms; we'll uncover the root causes & find a sustainable way forward.
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Donna Harrison Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I offer both short and long term therapy and Clinical Supervision to adults. I can offer face to face sessions based in Folkestone or telephone sessions. I am also a trained EMDR Therapist and can help you with trauma, PTSD, OCD, or pain. I am a Licensed Core Practitioner for Understanding Your Eating so if you need help with weight management and having a better relationship with food, I can help you.
I offer both short and long term therapy and Clinical Supervision to adults. I can offer face to face sessions based in Folkestone or telephone sessions. I am also a trained EMDR Therapist and can help you with trauma, PTSD, OCD, or pain. I am a Licensed Core Practitioner for Understanding Your Eating so if you need help with weight management and having a better relationship with food, I can help you.
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Louise Joy Turner
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Do you find yourself putting on a cheerful front for your friends and family? Perhaps you've noticed that you constantly give to others but get little in return. I work with people, who for whatever reason, have had to pack away their feelings for a long time- and are now noticing them bubble up in the form of anger, regret or low self esteem. You may be struggling to form deeper, genuine connections and find that you are isolating yourself from others because it feels safer, less complicated. If you identify as a people pleaser, find it difficult to put in boundaries and struggle with low self-worth, I could be able to help you.
Do you find yourself putting on a cheerful front for your friends and family? Perhaps you've noticed that you constantly give to others but get little in return. I work with people, who for whatever reason, have had to pack away their feelings for a long time- and are now noticing them bubble up in the form of anger, regret or low self esteem. You may be struggling to form deeper, genuine connections and find that you are isolating yourself from others because it feels safer, less complicated. If you identify as a people pleaser, find it difficult to put in boundaries and struggle with low self-worth, I could be able to help you.
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Claire Hershman
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
As an experienced counsellor, I provide help to individuals and couples who feel held back from leading healthy, fulfilling lives, and may feel unable to enjoy their relationship, either personally, or in their work. I see therapy as collaborative. Together, drawing on my years of experience and training, we can work to to help you make changes that enhance, or rebuild your life.whether its is relationship difficulties, or challenges you are experiencing in your work and creativity ..
As an experienced counsellor, I provide help to individuals and couples who feel held back from leading healthy, fulfilling lives, and may feel unable to enjoy their relationship, either personally, or in their work. I see therapy as collaborative. Together, drawing on my years of experience and training, we can work to to help you make changes that enhance, or rebuild your life.whether its is relationship difficulties, or challenges you are experiencing in your work and creativity ..
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Paula Gardner
Counsellor, MSc, MHGI
1 Endorsed
I am a relationship therapist and work with both individuals and couples. I can help if you're struggling in a relationship, whatever that might be. It could be that you are a couple trying to feel connected again. You could even be dealing with betrayal and loss of trust. Or perhaps you're an individual asssessing your relationship and whether you want to stay in it? I often work with people having difficulty with relationships at work, or coping with a family estrangement. Many of my clients are also finding their relationship affected by ADHD and neurodiversity, and I can aid you in navigating through this.
I am a relationship therapist and work with both individuals and couples. I can help if you're struggling in a relationship, whatever that might be. It could be that you are a couple trying to feel connected again. You could even be dealing with betrayal and loss of trust. Or perhaps you're an individual asssessing your relationship and whether you want to stay in it? I often work with people having difficulty with relationships at work, or coping with a family estrangement. Many of my clients are also finding their relationship affected by ADHD and neurodiversity, and I can aid you in navigating through this.
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Linda Christiane Bishopp
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
I believe that deep healing becomes possible when we approach the psyche with compassion, curiosity, and a sincere willingness to listen to both body and soul. As a holistic Jungian psychotherapist, intuitive coach, healer, and supervisor, I work alongside individuals seeking to understand themselves more fully—often those navigating the aftermath of trauma, loss, dissociation, or long-held emotional struggles. My practice weaves together depth psychotherapy, spiritual insight, and somatic awareness, holding a safe and open space where every part of you—mind, body, emotions, and spirit—is welcomed and honoured.
I believe that deep healing becomes possible when we approach the psyche with compassion, curiosity, and a sincere willingness to listen to both body and soul. As a holistic Jungian psychotherapist, intuitive coach, healer, and supervisor, I work alongside individuals seeking to understand themselves more fully—often those navigating the aftermath of trauma, loss, dissociation, or long-held emotional struggles. My practice weaves together depth psychotherapy, spiritual insight, and somatic awareness, holding a safe and open space where every part of you—mind, body, emotions, and spirit—is welcomed and honoured.
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Nathan Roberts
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
My counselling service is consciously focused toward men, providing a space to feel safe and supported to work through issues. It's often a misconception that 'men don't talk about feelings'. Some of the reasons to come to counselling include; Anxiety, Depression, Sex or Relationship Issues, Work Issues, Bullying, both emotional or physical , dealing with loss and bereavement. I am a fully qualified Person Centred Therapist and registered accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
My counselling service is consciously focused toward men, providing a space to feel safe and supported to work through issues. It's often a misconception that 'men don't talk about feelings'. Some of the reasons to come to counselling include; Anxiety, Depression, Sex or Relationship Issues, Work Issues, Bullying, both emotional or physical , dealing with loss and bereavement. I am a fully qualified Person Centred Therapist and registered accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
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Sara Morgan
Counsellor, MBACP
I practice a relational and integrated therapeutic approach that is tailored for each individual client, using both person-centred and psychodynamic theory to inform my work, as well as Gestalt, Polyvagal, CBT and Mindfulness techniques to complement this where appropriate. I work with both adults and adolescents (11+ years) on a wide range of issues, that include: Grief, Anger, Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Stress, Low Self-Esteem, Relationships, Childhood Trauma, Depression / Low mood, Menopause and Neurodiversity.
I practice a relational and integrated therapeutic approach that is tailored for each individual client, using both person-centred and psychodynamic theory to inform my work, as well as Gestalt, Polyvagal, CBT and Mindfulness techniques to complement this where appropriate. I work with both adults and adolescents (11+ years) on a wide range of issues, that include: Grief, Anger, Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Stress, Low Self-Esteem, Relationships, Childhood Trauma, Depression / Low mood, Menopause and Neurodiversity.
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Jayne Myers
Counsellor, MBACP
Are you stuggling ? Do you want to feel happier and not weighed down by life and your past? Do you want things to be different? If you have answered yes to any of theses questions, then your in the right place. I know its hard to know where to start but it all starts with you, making a choice to talk.
Are you stuggling ? Do you want to feel happier and not weighed down by life and your past? Do you want things to be different? If you have answered yes to any of theses questions, then your in the right place. I know its hard to know where to start but it all starts with you, making a choice to talk.
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Claire Harris
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Hello, I’m Claire. I am a qualified counsellor, working from an integrative approach. I am passionate about supporting people through difficult times. I do this by offering a non-judgemental, safe and empathic space for you to explore the challenges you face in life, work and relationships.
Hello, I’m Claire. I am a qualified counsellor, working from an integrative approach. I am passionate about supporting people through difficult times. I do this by offering a non-judgemental, safe and empathic space for you to explore the challenges you face in life, work and relationships.
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Lisa Coleman
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Many people come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or affected by trauma, difficult life experiences, or challenges in current relationships. As a qualified and registered BACP counsellor, I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Together, we can make sense of patterns that may be keeping you stuck, helping you feel more understood, grounded, and able to move forward with greater confidence and self-awareness.
Many people come to counselling feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or affected by trauma, difficult life experiences, or challenges in current relationships. As a qualified and registered BACP counsellor, I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Together, we can make sense of patterns that may be keeping you stuck, helping you feel more understood, grounded, and able to move forward with greater confidence and self-awareness.
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Amanda Jefferies
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
With over 12 years’ experience supporting children and young people in schools and time within NHS counselling services—and more than 5 years working with adults—I bring a broad range of knowledge and understanding to my practice. My approach is flexible and tailored to your unique needs, whether you’re seeking short-term, solution-focused sessions or longer-term therapeutic support. I draw on a variety of counselling modalities, always guided by what feels most helpful for you. I’m committed to responding to all enquiries promptly—if you don’t see a reply within 5 working days, please do check your junk or spam folder.
With over 12 years’ experience supporting children and young people in schools and time within NHS counselling services—and more than 5 years working with adults—I bring a broad range of knowledge and understanding to my practice. My approach is flexible and tailored to your unique needs, whether you’re seeking short-term, solution-focused sessions or longer-term therapeutic support. I draw on a variety of counselling modalities, always guided by what feels most helpful for you. I’m committed to responding to all enquiries promptly—if you don’t see a reply within 5 working days, please do check your junk or spam folder.
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Lyn Richardson
Counsellor
I'm an EMDR therapist who can work with all mental health disorders in particular complex trauma, neglect, and PTSD. My background is in Occupational Therapy within the NHS and I can work with varying levels of severity. EMDR I find is an effective tool to address issues or trauma from the past, resolve it, and put it back into the past so it no longer affects a person in the present. It uses techniques that affect a person on a neurological level allowing the client to utilize their own healing processes and resolution.
I'm an EMDR therapist who can work with all mental health disorders in particular complex trauma, neglect, and PTSD. My background is in Occupational Therapy within the NHS and I can work with varying levels of severity. EMDR I find is an effective tool to address issues or trauma from the past, resolve it, and put it back into the past so it no longer affects a person in the present. It uses techniques that affect a person on a neurological level allowing the client to utilize their own healing processes and resolution.
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Kirsty Austin
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
As an Accredited Integrative Counsellor & EMDR Therapist I understand that you are unique and I will adapt my professional skills to your needs. I have over 16yrs experience working with Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Phobias, Depression, Bereavement, Stress, Low Self Esteem and much more. I aim to provide a warm, accepting environment that is confidential and safe. Developing a supportive, non-judgmental relationship to facilitate self understanding, new insights and to help individuals find new ways of being. EMDR is my preferred way of working with trauma & difficult memories that have helped shaped you into the adult you are today.
As an Accredited Integrative Counsellor & EMDR Therapist I understand that you are unique and I will adapt my professional skills to your needs. I have over 16yrs experience working with Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Phobias, Depression, Bereavement, Stress, Low Self Esteem and much more. I aim to provide a warm, accepting environment that is confidential and safe. Developing a supportive, non-judgmental relationship to facilitate self understanding, new insights and to help individuals find new ways of being. EMDR is my preferred way of working with trauma & difficult memories that have helped shaped you into the adult you are today.
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BVY Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello I’m Michelle an integrative Counsellor who has experience working internationally with clients who struggle with Stress and Anxiety, coping with Addictions and intimacy related issues. I also have experience working with motivation, self esteem and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Hello I’m Michelle an integrative Counsellor who has experience working internationally with clients who struggle with Stress and Anxiety, coping with Addictions and intimacy related issues. I also have experience working with motivation, self esteem and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
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Sandy Moulou - Find Your Voice Therapy - EMDR
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, stressed or overwhelmed, it is important to recognise your struggle and give it credence. I am here to provide a treatment, tools and strategies that have a proven track record of recovery.
If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, stressed or overwhelmed, it is important to recognise your struggle and give it credence. I am here to provide a treatment, tools and strategies that have a proven track record of recovery.
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Ally Payne
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I am an experienced counsellor and counselling lecturer, who believes that everyone is unique and valuable and deserves to live a rich and fulfilling life. Challenges are a normal part of life's journey, but they can sometimes cause obstacles that prevent us from thriving. Therapy with me is a collaborative process where we explore what’s holding you back and work toward what matters most to you. Sessions are focused on present-moment awareness and curiosity, helping us uncover patterns, blocked emotions and develop tools for navigating life’s complexities. I offer individual and couples counselling to people of all ages.
I am an experienced counsellor and counselling lecturer, who believes that everyone is unique and valuable and deserves to live a rich and fulfilling life. Challenges are a normal part of life's journey, but they can sometimes cause obstacles that prevent us from thriving. Therapy with me is a collaborative process where we explore what’s holding you back and work toward what matters most to you. Sessions are focused on present-moment awareness and curiosity, helping us uncover patterns, blocked emotions and develop tools for navigating life’s complexities. I offer individual and couples counselling to people of all ages.
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Sarah Clark
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Welcome! I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Relationship Therapist, working with individuals, couples and families. Whether you’re feeling disconnected in your relationship, navigating family challenges or facing a major life change, you don’t have to do this alone. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can speak openly and be heard without judgment.
Welcome! I am a BACP Accredited Counsellor and Relationship Therapist, working with individuals, couples and families. Whether you’re feeling disconnected in your relationship, navigating family challenges or facing a major life change, you don’t have to do this alone. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can speak openly and be heard without judgment.
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Self Horizons low cost Counselling Service
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
We are a growing team of professional counsellors based in Hythe and Folkestone in Kent, offering affordable therapy services for individuals and couples. Our experienced therapists specialise in EMDR, CBT, Integrative Counselling, and Humanistic Therapy. We support clients with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, and other mental health challenges. Our low-cost counselling service provides accessible, high-quality therapy tailored to your individual needs.
We are a growing team of professional counsellors based in Hythe and Folkestone in Kent, offering affordable therapy services for individuals and couples. Our experienced therapists specialise in EMDR, CBT, Integrative Counselling, and Humanistic Therapy. We support clients with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, and other mental health challenges. Our low-cost counselling service provides accessible, high-quality therapy tailored to your individual needs.
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Marielle Descombes
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello, and welcome. I’m Marielle, a therapeutic counsellor and registered member of the BACP experienced in working with adults of all ages and backgrounds. Over the years I have developed a capacity to attune my clients that enables me to adapt my approach to your particular needs using various counselling modalities. I am experienced in working with a range of issues and I have a special interest in Neurodivergence, particularly ADHD and Autism. My practice is Neuro-Affirming and I am aware of the traumatic impact of a lifetime of not fitting in.
Hello, and welcome. I’m Marielle, a therapeutic counsellor and registered member of the BACP experienced in working with adults of all ages and backgrounds. Over the years I have developed a capacity to attune my clients that enables me to adapt my approach to your particular needs using various counselling modalities. I am experienced in working with a range of issues and I have a special interest in Neurodivergence, particularly ADHD and Autism. My practice is Neuro-Affirming and I am aware of the traumatic impact of a lifetime of not fitting in.
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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.