Women's Issues Counselling in Hythe

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Chloe Sandley
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes.
I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes.
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Lyn Richardson
Counsellor
Hythe CT21
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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The Pines Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Hythe SO45
My work as a counsellor is grounded in an integrative approach to therapy. This means I draw from a range of therapeutic models, selecting approaches and techniques that best suit your individual needs, goals, and circumstances. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all method, I tailor our work together so that it feels relevant, supportive, and meaningful to you. Integrative therapy allows flexibility and responsiveness, enabling the therapeutic process to adapt as your needs evolve. I work collaboratively with you, using different therapeutic tools where appropriate, to support exploration, insight, and positive change.
My work as a counsellor is grounded in an integrative approach to therapy. This means I draw from a range of therapeutic models, selecting approaches and techniques that best suit your individual needs, goals, and circumstances. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all method, I tailor our work together so that it feels relevant, supportive, and meaningful to you. Integrative therapy allows flexibility and responsiveness, enabling the therapeutic process to adapt as your needs evolve. I work collaboratively with you, using different therapeutic tools where appropriate, to support exploration, insight, and positive change.
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Claire Boakes
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Hythe CT21
I am committed to helping you work through what is troubling you in a safe and non-judgmental environment. I offer this with empathy, respect and confidentiality, empowering you to explore your thoughts and feelings, at your own pace and to feel heard and supported in order for you to have greater perspective and reach your full potential. I am trained to work with adults and young people and I also work with psychosexual issues after gaining a Level 5 COSRT Accreditation in Psychosexual Therapy. I have 16 years experience working with young people and adults in NHS and a community service and with a wide range of issues.
I am committed to helping you work through what is troubling you in a safe and non-judgmental environment. I offer this with empathy, respect and confidentiality, empowering you to explore your thoughts and feelings, at your own pace and to feel heard and supported in order for you to have greater perspective and reach your full potential. I am trained to work with adults and young people and I also work with psychosexual issues after gaining a Level 5 COSRT Accreditation in Psychosexual Therapy. I have 16 years experience working with young people and adults in NHS and a community service and with a wide range of issues.
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Self Horizons low cost Counselling Service
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Hythe CT21
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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Jules Ward
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Hythe CT21
I believe the secret to successful therapy is the therapeutic relationship, so I suggest you contact a few therapist and see if you 'click'. A lot of my clients come to me with anxiety, depression or relationship issues, many have terminal illnesses, trauma or identity issues, so I use an integrated approach that allows a flexible treatment that is tailored specifically to their needs. I offer a full range of talking therapies, while I specialise in more creative modalities, as sometimes words are just not enough and it's more about feeling safe with someone you trust as you work through your difficulties.
I believe the secret to successful therapy is the therapeutic relationship, so I suggest you contact a few therapist and see if you 'click'. A lot of my clients come to me with anxiety, depression or relationship issues, many have terminal illnesses, trauma or identity issues, so I use an integrated approach that allows a flexible treatment that is tailored specifically to their needs. I offer a full range of talking therapies, while I specialise in more creative modalities, as sometimes words are just not enough and it's more about feeling safe with someone you trust as you work through your difficulties.
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Amanda Jefferies
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Hythe CT21
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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Nathan Roberts
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
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', rather that men don't know that counselling can be for them too. Some of the reasons to come to counselling include; Sex or Relationship Issues, Questioning or coming to terms with Sexuality, Work Issues, Bullying, both emotional or physical, Anxiety, Depression, dealing with loss and bereavement. I am a fully qualified Person Centred Therapist and registered member of the BACP.
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', rather that men don't know that counselling can be for them too. Some of the reasons to come to counselling include; Sex or Relationship Issues, Questioning or coming to terms with Sexuality, Work Issues, Bullying, both emotional or physical, Anxiety, Depression, dealing with loss and bereavement. I am a fully qualified Person Centred Therapist and registered member of the BACP.
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Suzanne Roberts
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I work a lot with clients going through life transitions, from their twenties through to their nineties. I have a lot of knowledge around ADHD/ autism and disabilities. Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, Whatever has brought you to counselling, I offer a warm, supportive, non- judgemental space where we can explore what's troubling you and find a way forward together. I have over 25 years experience as a counsellor and clinical supervisor. I have many tools and techniques to help with common issues such as anxiety, panic, depression. I like to get to know my clients and understand what is causing them emotional pain.
I work a lot with clients going through life transitions, from their twenties through to their nineties. I have a lot of knowledge around ADHD/ autism and disabilities. Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, Whatever has brought you to counselling, I offer a warm, supportive, non- judgemental space where we can explore what's troubling you and find a way forward together. I have over 25 years experience as a counsellor and clinical supervisor. I have many tools and techniques to help with common issues such as anxiety, panic, depression. I like to get to know my clients and understand what is causing them emotional pain.
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Claire Harris
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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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Claire Hershman
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Serves Area
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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Justine White Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low mood, or just not feeling yourself? Maybe you are struggling with relationships or family problems? Counselling can help you to explore these things in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low mood, or just not feeling yourself? Maybe you are struggling with relationships or family problems? Counselling can help you to explore these things in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
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Beverly Stone
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Hythe CT21
Not accepting new clients
Are you experiencing concerns about your relationship? Have you been through a crisis such as the discovery of an affair, unmanageable conflict, or are just having a feeling that something doesn't feel quite right? Talking things through with a couples counsellor can help you gain a better understanding of unhelpful patterns in your relationship. If you are undergoing fertility treatment or experiencing fertility issues, I can offer support and therapeutic counselling. For those who have undergone fertility treatment which has been unsuccessful, counselling can be helpful to process the painful feelings of disappointment and loss.
Are you experiencing concerns about your relationship? Have you been through a crisis such as the discovery of an affair, unmanageable conflict, or are just having a feeling that something doesn't feel quite right? Talking things through with a couples counsellor can help you gain a better understanding of unhelpful patterns in your relationship. If you are undergoing fertility treatment or experiencing fertility issues, I can offer support and therapeutic counselling. For those who have undergone fertility treatment which has been unsuccessful, counselling can be helpful to process the painful feelings of disappointment and loss.
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Beyond the Now Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
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Hello, I'm Teresa. Major life transitions bring so many physical and emotional changes, and you may be questioning who you’re becoming or why you no longer recognise yourself. Feeling irritable, overwhelmed, forgetful and recognising patterns of self sabotage can be distressing. These shifts often affect mood, confidence, relationships, work, the hobbies you once enjoyed. You may be asking, 'Why do small things feel huge'? 'Why do I feel not good enough'? You don’t have to go through this alone. Hit the blue button book your free 15 minute consultation and let’s talk about how I can support you through all these challenges.
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Flamingo Therapies
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
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Natasha Watson
Counsellor, MBACP
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I am a passionate, BACP registered counsellor with experience working with clients with depression, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, loss and bereavement, single parenting, relationship difficulties, spouse addiction, suicide ideation, eating disorders, personality disorders, separation and divorce. With close experience of people in the LGTBQIA+ community, from neurodivergent backgrounds and people with disabilities, I am passionate about working with adult clients from a diverse range of backgrounds. I hold the ethical framework at the core of my work, and work in a boundaried and professional way.
I am a passionate, BACP registered counsellor with experience working with clients with depression, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, loss and bereavement, single parenting, relationship difficulties, spouse addiction, suicide ideation, eating disorders, personality disorders, separation and divorce. With close experience of people in the LGTBQIA+ community, from neurodivergent backgrounds and people with disabilities, I am passionate about working with adult clients from a diverse range of backgrounds. I hold the ethical framework at the core of my work, and work in a boundaried and professional way.
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Francesca E Medhurst
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello and welcome to my page. Firstly, seeking help is not easy but you've already made steps towards improving the very reasons that brought you here in the first place. If you are feeling as though something is getting in the way of your happiness, success and fulfilment we can speak about how we might work together towards a solution to these struggles.. Sometimes we experience extreme pressures, stresses, traumas that are set upon us and we can feel that we are unable to find a way out on our own. If you are feeling overwhelmed and you are ready to make changes that will bring you peace, then you are in the right place.
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Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
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Aida Sharaf
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Online Only
You may feel disconnected from your voice — emotionally, creatively, or personally — and unsure how to express what’s happening inside, especially when words feel hard to find. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or at a crossroads, navigating questions around identity, belonging, or direction. You’re looking for a space where you don’t have to perform or have everything figured out. A space where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply, heal, and move through what’s holding you back. Over time, this can help you reconnect with clarity, confidence, and your authentic voice.
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Ulrika Kristina Guttormsson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
In psychotherapy there is an opportunity to get to know yourself in depth and discover new ways of living your life. Often we have repetitive patterns and ways of thinking that can for instance cause suffering, frustration, anxiety and sadness in our life. Despite our best efforts to decide to behave and relate differently, we drift back to our old ways of being and behaving. In psychotherapy we will work at getting to know your unconscious inner life. A lot of feelings and thoughts we have are not conscious and psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to reflect and try out new ways when you feel change is needed.
In psychotherapy there is an opportunity to get to know yourself in depth and discover new ways of living your life. Often we have repetitive patterns and ways of thinking that can for instance cause suffering, frustration, anxiety and sadness in our life. Despite our best efforts to decide to behave and relate differently, we drift back to our old ways of being and behaving. In psychotherapy we will work at getting to know your unconscious inner life. A lot of feelings and thoughts we have are not conscious and psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to reflect and try out new ways when you feel change is needed.
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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.