Female Counselling in Hockliffe, ENG

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Kath Attwood couples & Individual counsellor
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hockliffe LU7
Taking the first steps to talk can be daunting for anyone, and change is not always easy. Looking at your life and experiences can bring up deep feelings and emotions. But finding the right counsellor for you is so important , as I honestly believe it creates the freedom to self-development and grow as an individual. I am an experienced counsellor in private practice for over 7years . I work as an integrative therapist which means I can draw upon a number of theories and approaches to help me understand my clients needs. I work with couples and individuals exploring , anxiety , loss, trauma, betrayal , addiction, and so much more .
Taking the first steps to talk can be daunting for anyone, and change is not always easy. Looking at your life and experiences can bring up deep feelings and emotions. But finding the right counsellor for you is so important , as I honestly believe it creates the freedom to self-development and grow as an individual. I am an experienced counsellor in private practice for over 7years . I work as an integrative therapist which means I can draw upon a number of theories and approaches to help me understand my clients needs. I work with couples and individuals exploring , anxiety , loss, trauma, betrayal , addiction, and so much more .
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Sithembisile Thembie Mapingire
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hockliffe LU7
Life is a journey that can be challenging and overwhelming. Sometimes presenting you with unexpected difficult experiences that require you to talk to someone outside of yourself, friends, and family. Acknowledging you need help and getting the right counselor is half the battle won. I will support you to express and explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment. Depression, anxiety, uncertainty, fear, trauma, bereavement, and abuse can leave you feeling helpless and alone. That is when you need to talk to a counselor and feel understood.
Life is a journey that can be challenging and overwhelming. Sometimes presenting you with unexpected difficult experiences that require you to talk to someone outside of yourself, friends, and family. Acknowledging you need help and getting the right counselor is half the battle won. I will support you to express and explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment. Depression, anxiety, uncertainty, fear, trauma, bereavement, and abuse can leave you feeling helpless and alone. That is when you need to talk to a counselor and feel understood.
01525 308513 View 01525 308513
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Sonia L George
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hockliffe LU7
Not accepting new clients
I believe that counselling provides an opportunity for people facing difficult challenges in their lives to talk through their feelings and be empowered to find their own solutions in a safe and relaxed environment and at a pace,​ they are comfortable with. I listen to people empathetically in a non-judgemental manner to assist them to look at their problems.
I believe that counselling provides an opportunity for people facing difficult challenges in their lives to talk through their feelings and be empowered to find their own solutions in a safe and relaxed environment and at a pace,​ they are comfortable with. I listen to people empathetically in a non-judgemental manner to assist them to look at their problems.
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Counselling Alliance
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Northampton NN4
Welcome to Counselling Alliance. We are a professional team of counsellors and clinical supervisors with a wide range of experience in various different areas of mental health. We offer a welcoming environment to each of our clients and pride ourselves on our ethics, abilities, honesty and integrity. We offer support to clients struggling with areas, such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, unhelpful patterns of behaviour, questioning your sense of self, bereavement, ADHD, ASD, LD & LGBTQIA.. If you don’t see your particular subject listed, don’t worry just get in touch!!
Welcome to Counselling Alliance. We are a professional team of counsellors and clinical supervisors with a wide range of experience in various different areas of mental health. We offer a welcoming environment to each of our clients and pride ourselves on our ethics, abilities, honesty and integrity. We offer support to clients struggling with areas, such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, unhelpful patterns of behaviour, questioning your sense of self, bereavement, ADHD, ASD, LD & LGBTQIA.. If you don’t see your particular subject listed, don’t worry just get in touch!!
01536 907234 View 01536 907234
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Saffron Townsend Counselling
Counsellor, MRes, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am an AuDHD counsellor with experience working with neurodivergence, trauma, sexual violence, domestic violence, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues. I enjoy working with clients to help guide them to a place of acceptance, ease and safety. I use different modalities to help do this such as Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Informed Practise, Transactional Analysis, Psychodynamic approach and CBT.
I am an AuDHD counsellor with experience working with neurodivergence, trauma, sexual violence, domestic violence, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues. I enjoy working with clients to help guide them to a place of acceptance, ease and safety. I use different modalities to help do this such as Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Informed Practise, Transactional Analysis, Psychodynamic approach and CBT.
01788 229732 View 01788 229732
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Rachel Cathan Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bedford MK40
I specialise in working with adults and young people experiencing anxiety (including general, social and health anxiety), as well as people facing the challenges of bereavement, infertility, relationship breakdown and other forms of life crisis.
I specialise in working with adults and young people experiencing anxiety (including general, social and health anxiety), as well as people facing the challenges of bereavement, infertility, relationship breakdown and other forms of life crisis.
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Nazish Kazmi
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I appreciate how daunting it is to trust a stranger and be vulnerable with them; taking this first step is extremely brave! I truly believe we can find meaning in our suffering, and hope to provide an authentic experience where you feel held, heard and safe. I came into this role as I genuinely care about human suffering and hold great empathy towards all. Life will throw many curveballs at you; reflection, awareness and understanding through our sessions will help equip you to navigate through them the best you can. Through knowing yourself you will be able to understand your reactions and how to bring about peace in yourself.
I appreciate how daunting it is to trust a stranger and be vulnerable with them; taking this first step is extremely brave! I truly believe we can find meaning in our suffering, and hope to provide an authentic experience where you feel held, heard and safe. I came into this role as I genuinely care about human suffering and hold great empathy towards all. Life will throw many curveballs at you; reflection, awareness and understanding through our sessions will help equip you to navigate through them the best you can. Through knowing yourself you will be able to understand your reactions and how to bring about peace in yourself.
0131 381 1028 View 0131 381 1028
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Kerri Sells
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Biggleswade SG18
Deciding to start therapy can be a daunting idea and finding the right counsellor can be overwhelming. Within our work it's my belief that the counselling relationship is key, and I look to provide a warm and accepting environment, whereby you feel seen and heard. At the start of your journey we will look to build the trust between us and explore what makes a safe environment for you. We will work collaboratively exploring what brings you to counselling, managing your expectations and any goals you might have. I believe in your autonomy and encourage feedback throughout the process about how you feel this is going.
Deciding to start therapy can be a daunting idea and finding the right counsellor can be overwhelming. Within our work it's my belief that the counselling relationship is key, and I look to provide a warm and accepting environment, whereby you feel seen and heard. At the start of your journey we will look to build the trust between us and explore what makes a safe environment for you. We will work collaboratively exploring what brings you to counselling, managing your expectations and any goals you might have. I believe in your autonomy and encourage feedback throughout the process about how you feel this is going.
01767 661655 View 01767 661655
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Mariette Bothma
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Welwyn Garden City AL8
Do you struggle with your emotions? Or are you struggling in your relationships, whether this is at work, or in your personal life? Or maybe you have experienced a trauma that you have not worked through? Or perhaps you suffer from depression or an anxiety disorder? I offer a safe and compassionate space, where you can contemplate all of these difficulties and reach a deeper understanding of yourself, as well as develop strategies to manage your difficulties. In working with me, you will also be helped to feel more anchored to your values and how you want to show up in your life.
Do you struggle with your emotions? Or are you struggling in your relationships, whether this is at work, or in your personal life? Or maybe you have experienced a trauma that you have not worked through? Or perhaps you suffer from depression or an anxiety disorder? I offer a safe and compassionate space, where you can contemplate all of these difficulties and reach a deeper understanding of yourself, as well as develop strategies to manage your difficulties. In working with me, you will also be helped to feel more anchored to your values and how you want to show up in your life.
01438 584573 View 01438 584573
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Sarah Free
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am an Integrative Humanistic therapist who offers solo and couples counselling. I put the relationship between the therapist and the patient at the heart of the therapy, helping to create a space for you that feels safe to explore whatever you would like to work on at a pace that suits you.
I am an Integrative Humanistic therapist who offers solo and couples counselling. I put the relationship between the therapist and the patient at the heart of the therapy, helping to create a space for you that feels safe to explore whatever you would like to work on at a pace that suits you.
01529 400799 View 01529 400799
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Anna Manajeva
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Anna is a highly experienced, BABCP accredited Senior Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), specialist in PTSD and Complex PTSD and multilingual therapy (English, Spanish, Russian & Italian). Anna specialises in working with adult clients who have problems with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD (childhood trauma, accidents, assaults, issues of military combat). Her approach is personalised and creative, focused on growth and resilience and informed by her extensive training and experience in CBT and complemented by ideas & techniques from Compassion Focused Therapy and Positive Psychology.
Anna is a highly experienced, BABCP accredited Senior Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), specialist in PTSD and Complex PTSD and multilingual therapy (English, Spanish, Russian & Italian). Anna specialises in working with adult clients who have problems with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD (childhood trauma, accidents, assaults, issues of military combat). Her approach is personalised and creative, focused on growth and resilience and informed by her extensive training and experience in CBT and complemented by ideas & techniques from Compassion Focused Therapy and Positive Psychology.
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Sali Kelly
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Leighton Buzzard LU7
Do you experience social anxiety? Would you like to develop confidence with public speaking, interviews, assertiveness, making social connections, and/or managing conflict? Are you seeking support to quit smoking/vaping? I am an educational psychologist and cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist with over twenty years experience. I specialise in supporting clients to thrive socially. I work with adults and young people to help them overcome self-consciousness, build social confidence, and to develop relationship skills, resilience and self-esteem.
Do you experience social anxiety? Would you like to develop confidence with public speaking, interviews, assertiveness, making social connections, and/or managing conflict? Are you seeking support to quit smoking/vaping? I am an educational psychologist and cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist with over twenty years experience. I specialise in supporting clients to thrive socially. I work with adults and young people to help them overcome self-consciousness, build social confidence, and to develop relationship skills, resilience and self-esteem.
01525 305090 View 01525 305090
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Edak E Effiom
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Milton Keynes MK10
When you make the decision to talk to a total stranger about your difficulties, it can sometimes provoke anxiety. However, as your therapist, my goal is to not make you feel judged, by providing a safe, confidential space for you to express those difficult feelings that you may never have been able to do. My aim is for you to feel connected with aspects of your self, which might make you feel more able to explore more complex issues of your life experience, so that you can make better sense of your world and your way of being and interacting with the connections you make within that world.
When you make the decision to talk to a total stranger about your difficulties, it can sometimes provoke anxiety. However, as your therapist, my goal is to not make you feel judged, by providing a safe, confidential space for you to express those difficult feelings that you may never have been able to do. My aim is for you to feel connected with aspects of your self, which might make you feel more able to explore more complex issues of your life experience, so that you can make better sense of your world and your way of being and interacting with the connections you make within that world.
01788 228348 View 01788 228348
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Karen Crofts
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Saint Neots PE19
Often life can become overwhelming making you feel stuck, scared and unable to cope. You may feel alone and unable to share your personal feelings with family and friends. I have worked as a healthcare professional for 25 years. I would like you to experience being listened to fully without judgement. I offer both long and short term counselling. I am an Accredited member of NCPS and a registered member of the BACP (The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework. I am also qualified in online and telephone counselling.
Often life can become overwhelming making you feel stuck, scared and unable to cope. You may feel alone and unable to share your personal feelings with family and friends. I have worked as a healthcare professional for 25 years. I would like you to experience being listened to fully without judgement. I offer both long and short term counselling. I am an Accredited member of NCPS and a registered member of the BACP (The British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and work in accordance with their Ethical Framework. I am also qualified in online and telephone counselling.
01480 775829 View 01480 775829
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Dr Margaret Jordan
Psychologist, AFBPSsS
Verified Verified
Luton LU2
I work with most presenting issues in children & adults. I specialise in brain-based therapies that I integrate with talking therapies. My specialist area is psychological trauma and emotional regulation found in most issues. I have 38 years experience in the NHS, Private & Voluntary sectors with children, couples & adults.
I work with most presenting issues in children & adults. I specialise in brain-based therapies that I integrate with talking therapies. My specialist area is psychological trauma and emotional regulation found in most issues. I have 38 years experience in the NHS, Private & Voluntary sectors with children, couples & adults.
020 4538 5340 View 020 4538 5340
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Smita Davé
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified Verified
Milton Keynes MK5
I work as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist in an NHS CAMHS (Child and Adolesecent Services) service and a small private practice. I previously worked as nurse for 15 years in CAMHS and adult secondary care. I comepleted my MSc in CBT in 2015 and since then have worked as a CBT therapist in CAMHS and with adults. In my private practice I work with children, young people and adults with a variety of difficulties including mood and anxiety disorders including trauma focused CBT. I have also recenty trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desenstization Reprocessing) and offer EMDR to children, young people and adults.
I work as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist in an NHS CAMHS (Child and Adolesecent Services) service and a small private practice. I previously worked as nurse for 15 years in CAMHS and adult secondary care. I comepleted my MSc in CBT in 2015 and since then have worked as a CBT therapist in CAMHS and with adults. In my private practice I work with children, young people and adults with a variety of difficulties including mood and anxiety disorders including trauma focused CBT. I have also recenty trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desenstization Reprocessing) and offer EMDR to children, young people and adults.
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Sophie Ibbott Therapy
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
Bedford MK41
Thank you for visiting my page. My name is Sophie and I’m a Specialist Youth Therapist in Bedford. I provide 1:1 for Children and Young People. 1:1 for Adults and also Family Therapy.
Thank you for visiting my page. My name is Sophie and I’m a Specialist Youth Therapist in Bedford. I provide 1:1 for Children and Young People. 1:1 for Adults and also Family Therapy.
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ENA Behaviour Consultancy
MSc
Verified Verified
Online Only
ENA Behaviour Consultancy provides tailored, early intervention behaviour support for families of young people aged 4-11. We support caregivers by supporting them to gain confidence and understanding around emerging behaviours by collaboratively working along side them to support their child. We provide short term (6-8 sessions) support to families and introduce a behaviour support plan to mitigate risk, teach new skills and ultimately reduce behaviours. We introduce strategies proactively, meaning that we look at WHY behaviours are happening and replace them with alternatives to ensure that the young person's needs are being met.
ENA Behaviour Consultancy provides tailored, early intervention behaviour support for families of young people aged 4-11. We support caregivers by supporting them to gain confidence and understanding around emerging behaviours by collaboratively working along side them to support their child. We provide short term (6-8 sessions) support to families and introduce a behaviour support plan to mitigate risk, teach new skills and ultimately reduce behaviours. We introduce strategies proactively, meaning that we look at WHY behaviours are happening and replace them with alternatives to ensure that the young person's needs are being met.
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Laura Duffy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunstable LU6
Hi, my name is Laura and I started my practice in 2014. My passion is helping people who suffer with depression and anxiety, having personal experience with both. I enjoy finding new and creative ways of helping people to find their happiness and be at one with themselves. We are all different and as such all need a different approach, we are not broken and certainly do not need fixing. We can all at some point need someone to talk to about an imbalance in our lives and by using various techniques proven to be effective you will be able to find that balance and achieve the life you want to live not only now but also in the future.
Hi, my name is Laura and I started my practice in 2014. My passion is helping people who suffer with depression and anxiety, having personal experience with both. I enjoy finding new and creative ways of helping people to find their happiness and be at one with themselves. We are all different and as such all need a different approach, we are not broken and certainly do not need fixing. We can all at some point need someone to talk to about an imbalance in our lives and by using various techniques proven to be effective you will be able to find that balance and achieve the life you want to live not only now but also in the future.
01582 369620 View 01582 369620
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Ali Harris
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
St Albans AL4
Depression, anxiety and grief can really take it out of you - leave you feeling like a shadow of your former self, drain your energy and your self-confidence, and make you feel like you can never feel happy again. I want to use my counselling skills and experience to help you to build yourself back up until you feel like there's nothing you can't manage, no matter what life throws at you.
Depression, anxiety and grief can really take it out of you - leave you feeling like a shadow of your former self, drain your energy and your self-confidence, and make you feel like you can never feel happy again. I want to use my counselling skills and experience to help you to build yourself back up until you feel like there's nothing you can't manage, no matter what life throws at you.
01727 229157 View 01727 229157

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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as 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 ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

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—both men and women—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.