Women's Issues Counselling in Harrogate

Most people feel overwhelmed and 'burned out' at some point in their life. Often we know what the problem is, it might be work related, personal or a combination of things. Maybe, it is less clear, a general awareness of feeling low and unhappy much of the time without really knowing why. It can be invaluable to have somewhere private and confidential to talk, to be able to think more clearly about what isn't working, the reasons why and how things could be different going forward.

I am a Child, adolescent & adult psychotherapist. I work with all age groups. We are all expected to make normal life changes that can be difficult for example, a school transition, change of job, relationship changes etc.  These can be quite challenging to manage. Then we have the uncertainties that are happening all around us right now with the pandemic & global change. Life is full of many uncertainties & quite often this can cause us to feel as though we are out of control leading to anxiety & stress.  I can help to manage the anxiety so that you feel back in control again enabling a much happier & fulfilled life.

I specialise in supporting driven individuals who are ready to rise above thoughts, feelings or fears that are currently dis-empowering them. Are you ready to replace self-doubt & over thinking, with limitless confidence & self-compassion, so that you can achieve happiness & success in your way? As a qualified therapist & coach, I have a unique, powerful way of blending the two approaches enabling you to understand & overcome the beliefs, patterns & struggles that are limiting you right now, whilst also supporting you to gain clarity on the vision for your future & take the aligned action to create this in your reality.

As a Supervisor & Psychotherapist, over 35 years of my adult life have been dedicated to working with others in their quest for well-being. You may be dealing with a recent, disturbing event leading to anxiety, depression & stress & could do with someone to help you move on? Or perhaps you have a difficult choice to make & need help to see clearly? Or perhaps you just don't feel good & don't really know how this came about? A difficulty in a relationship or within the family? Whatever the cause, we can work together to unearth whatever is getting you down so that you can move on.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, stuck? Or losing hope and wants things to be different. Do you want a happier and more fulfilling relationship but are feeling stressed, frustrated, or angry? Or are you full of self-doubt, have low mood and wonder where your life is going?. In times like these our emotions can be really overwhelming and it can be difficult to understand what to do, or who to turn to for help. I offer a safe space to explore your feeling and thoughts, without judgement - a listening ear to boost your resilience and increase your self-awareness.

Are you facing a difficult period in your life where you are feeling confused and overwhelmed? Does it feel that you are not fully understood, and that you need help to manage and to discover your inner resources, or learn some coping strategies .Would you like support to make changes or gain some acceptance in your life? Perhaps just need space to talk openly? As a fully qualified experienced MBACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist based in Harrogate ,and also working nationally online, I have helped many people just like you. Clients tell me I am warm with a good sense of humour, and that I have helped them move forward.

Perhaps you are reading this profile because you are going through something difficult right now, and you are looking for someone to offer you support without agenda or judgement? Therapy is about creating a compassionate space in which you will be heard and given the time to explore what is going on for you. My role is to help you feel safe and empowered to reflect on your feelings, fears, hopes and frustrations, and to find a way forward that is right for you. So that you can decide if I am the right therapist for you, I am always happy to have a conversation over the phone or via Zoom before you book an appointment.

Hi my name is Margaret I am a 'Person Centred' therapeutic counsellor. My aim is to provide you with a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which to explore your concerns. You may have specific needs such as help with distressing life events such as bereavement, loss, addictions or help with conditions such as anxiety or depression. Perhaps you need to explore personal experiences or you would like to enhance your personal effectiveness.

Do you feel anxious, confused or angry ? Have you suffered a loss ? There may be many reasons why you feel you need to access some extra help other than talking to family and friends. Counselling will provide you with a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult issues to identify and focus on your concerns, moving towards understanding, acceptance and a changed outlook on life. Counselling can help increase self-esteem and confidence, help to come to terms with past experiences, change unhelpful behaviour and improve communication.

I am an approachable, qualified counsellor & psychotherapist. I have helped people manage depression, anxiety, stress, anger and relationship issues. I have also helped people explore issues of gender and sexuality, offering a supportive and confidential space. I have a warm, relaxed approach and will try to help you feel as comfortable as possible. My aim is to understand you and your unique situation, and to help you with the issues that you may be struggling with, in order to help you resolve them. Counselling facilitates self awareness, enabling your own capacity for healing, growth and change.

Feeling safe to open up and explore the issues that bring you to counselling is important to me. I have over 12 years experience working as a counsellor with Adult clients working short term, long term and open ended. Together we will work on the issues that bring you to counselling, creating a safe space for you to develop your understanding and validate your thoughts and feelings. Creating and reaching your goals in a number of sessions you are comfortable with, or working towards these in an open way ensures you work within your boundaries. We can talk through any challenges you may face and have an initial free consultation.

Feeling sad, disconnected from the world and struggling with unhelpful behaviours can mean we feel anxious and low. This often is a result of conflict with the relationships around us either at work or at homer Marriage or partnerships, parents, friendships, colleagues or illness where things are not going well can make us feel vulnerable, unsafe and unable to cope. Clients tend to be the best expert on their experience and often understand what's concerning them but are stuck and unable to find a way through. It takes courage to face into some of our issues but recognising we have them is the hardest part.

I work in a relational way, treating each client as a unique individual with a unique set of circumstances. I aim to really understand what each person is dealing with. There are many different types of therapy that inform my work such as Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, and elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Sometimes words are not adequate to express how we are feeling, and so it can be useful to utilise creative techniques such as drawing or using the imagination. The space I offer is safe and non-judgemental. I aim to accept and support you in a warm and caring environment as you explore your inner thoughts and feelings.

Sometimes life feels more difficult than usual and it can be hard to know where to turn for support. You may be overwhelmed, full of anxiety, or sad and unable to find any joy. Perhaps you're feeling lost, wondering how to get the spark back in your life. Counselling is a place where you can explore what's going on and how you feel without fear of being being judged. You don't have to pretend to be OK, you don't have to be 'fine'. You can be yourself and together we will find a way for you to live more happily. This is your time, your space to breathe, to begin to understand, accept and heal.

Hi, I am Lizzy, a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist working in the Harrogate and Leeds area. My work can be short or long-term. I work within a humanistic and person-centred approach that puts the client at the centre of the therapeutic relationship. I work with the client’s own unique frame of reference, in a way that is best suited to the client's needs. I am a registered member of the BACP and hold appropriate professional insurance and a valid enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate.

We can all at times have intense feelings that we find difficult to control. Falling into the same old patterns, getting angry & stressed instead. Anger causes relationship problems leaving us feeling misunderstood, anxious & depressed. This can be a lonely & isolating place. Whether it be relationships with family, friends, neighbours - reality is we cannot avoid relationships. Trouble is they can be stressful to deal with, especially when trying to work out acceptable boundaries or forgive or trying to repair damaged relationships. I am the creator of The Angry Tent & The R.U.D Process - therapy tools to help manage anger.

Hi, my name is Caroline and I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor. I help people understand their experiences, feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and support them towards making positive changes in their lives. Recognising that we need support and then finding a therapist can be daunting and challenging, particularly when we’re struggling. Just by reading this, you are taking the first step. We turn to therapy for many reasons – life may have taken a difficult turn, you may want to try to understand and change longer-term issues, or you may just feel stuck and want your life to be more fulfilling.

Everyone deserves to feel at their best, to receive support when they require it, without shame. I believe that no one's circumstances are less worthy than others. If you are seeking to thrive, understand & explore your own circumstances better, to regain a sense of energy, wellbeing & vitality, (whether working through personal events, setbacks, managing feelings of distress, loss or change), I am here to support your intentions towards health, change, meaning & growth. I work in a positive, strengths-based, creative and empowering way, in the spirit of getting to know you and to build up a safe therapeutic space together.

Communicating and staying connected can feel impossible during difficult times. When they work well, our closest relationships strengthen us and bring us joy; when they go wrong, it can be hard to understand the how and the why and that it might be necessary to seek professional support. Sexual problems may arise from psychological or emotional reasons. Sometimes sexual problems reflect relationship difficulties and sometimes sexual difficulties cause relationship problems. In such cases sex therapy combined with relationship counselling is the best way forward.

Hello, my name is Lucy and I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor working in Harrogate, Ripon and online. My aim is to make you feel as comfortable and supported as possible which gives space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Together we can navigate and untangle these feelings and challenge negative thoughts and behaviours that no longer serve you in your life. I understand the courage it takes to reach out for help and how daunting it can feel to embark on therapy. My role as your therapist is to walk with you at your pace and help you feel heard and safe.