Female Counsellors in Ilkeston
Hello my name is Debra. Would you like a quiet and relaxed space where you can begin to explore whatever is on your mind. I am committed to providing confidentiality and empathy in a non-judgmental and safe environment to help you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences and feel empowered in your chosen way forward. Counselling can help with many problems such as anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, disability, life stages, changes and adjustments and help with self-esteem and confidence feelings and other personal issues. I qualified as a Counsellor in 2003 and work in a person centred way.
Hello my name is Debra. Would you like a quiet and relaxed space where you can begin to explore whatever is on your mind. I am committed to providing confidentiality and empathy in a non-judgmental and safe environment to help you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences and feel empowered in your chosen way forward. Counselling can help with many problems such as anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, disability, life stages, changes and adjustments and help with self-esteem and confidence feelings and other personal issues. I qualified as a Counsellor in 2003 and work in a person centred way.
I work with adults and couples of all ages who experience challenge and overwhelm in their lives and relationships. Whether you are going through something new or you have been feeling this way for a while, I am here and wanting to support you.
My areas of work include: family issues; relationship problems; shame; trauma; gender; sexuality; neurodivergence; sexual difficulties; chronic pain; anxiety; depression; self-esteem issues; personality disorders; infertility; abuse; loss; bullying; and neglect.
I work with adults and couples of all ages who experience challenge and overwhelm in their lives and relationships. Whether you are going through something new or you have been feeling this way for a while, I am here and wanting to support you.
My areas of work include: family issues; relationship problems; shame; trauma; gender; sexuality; neurodivergence; sexual difficulties; chronic pain; anxiety; depression; self-esteem issues; personality disorders; infertility; abuse; loss; bullying; and neglect.
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If you would like to talk with a LGBTQ+ friendly therapist about depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender identity and/or trauma, I invite you to get in touch to see if the way I work resonates with you.
I am an experienced and professionally qualified integrative psychotherapist, working online.
Through dialogue, exploration, humour and willingness, therapy can allow us to explore more meaningful ways to live and meet life's challenges.
If you would like to talk with a LGBTQ+ friendly therapist about depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender identity and/or trauma, I invite you to get in touch to see if the way I work resonates with you.
I am an experienced and professionally qualified integrative psychotherapist, working online.
Through dialogue, exploration, humour and willingness, therapy can allow us to explore more meaningful ways to live and meet life's challenges.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what comes next — and you’ve likely tried to handle it all on your own.
My clients come to me because they want to understand why they feel the way they do, heal what’s been holding them back, and build a life that feels more grounded, connected, and purposeful.
Many of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, relationship challenges, or a sense that they’re “not enough.” Others are navigating big transitions; leaving a relationship, changing careers, confronting past trauma, intrusive thoughts or OCD.
They don’t just want coping skills; they want insight, grow
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what comes next — and you’ve likely tried to handle it all on your own.
My clients come to me because they want to understand why they feel the way they do, heal what’s been holding them back, and build a life that feels more grounded, connected, and purposeful.
Many of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, relationship challenges, or a sense that they’re “not enough.” Others are navigating big transitions; leaving a relationship, changing careers, confronting past trauma, intrusive thoughts or OCD.
They don’t just want coping skills; they want insight, grow
Life can feel overwhelming when relationships become strained, intimacy feels distant, or you're struggling with issues that feel too difficult to face alone. Whether you're experiencing communication breakdowns, sexual difficulties, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself or your partner, you deserve compassionate, professional support to help you move forwards. Taking the first step towards therapy requires courage, and I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your concerns and work toward meaningful change at your own pace.
Life can feel overwhelming when relationships become strained, intimacy feels distant, or you're struggling with issues that feel too difficult to face alone. Whether you're experiencing communication breakdowns, sexual difficulties, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself or your partner, you deserve compassionate, professional support to help you move forwards. Taking the first step towards therapy requires courage, and I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your concerns and work toward meaningful change at your own pace.
Perhaps you've spent years feeling different without quite knowing why, or feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or as though life seems harder than it does for everyone else. Maybe you've recently discovered you're autistic or have ADHD and want to understand yourself more deeply. Or perhaps you're seeking support for anxiety, trauma, OCD, burnout or chronic pain. Therapy shouldn't be about changing who you are. It starts with understanding. My role is to bridge the gap between your lived experience and psychology, translating neuroscience and clinical theory into a compassionate, meaningful and practical understanding of yourself.
Perhaps you've spent years feeling different without quite knowing why, or feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or as though life seems harder than it does for everyone else. Maybe you've recently discovered you're autistic or have ADHD and want to understand yourself more deeply. Or perhaps you're seeking support for anxiety, trauma, OCD, burnout or chronic pain. Therapy shouldn't be about changing who you are. It starts with understanding. My role is to bridge the gap between your lived experience and psychology, translating neuroscience and clinical theory into a compassionate, meaningful and practical understanding of yourself.
Life, what's it all about? It can bring unexpected joy and/or unwanted challenges. However, we know that those challenges which create psychological and physical strains can preoccupy us the most. As a counsellor, I have a longstanding interest in supporting children, young people and adults who are going through difficult times. I will listen and engage with empathy, thereby making easier for you to feel safe as you share your thoughts and experiences.
Life, what's it all about? It can bring unexpected joy and/or unwanted challenges. However, we know that those challenges which create psychological and physical strains can preoccupy us the most. As a counsellor, I have a longstanding interest in supporting children, young people and adults who are going through difficult times. I will listen and engage with empathy, thereby making easier for you to feel safe as you share your thoughts and experiences.
Hello, my name is Kate and I'm a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT Therapist), previously a mental health nurse. I offer online CBT and specialise in supporting adults with Anxiety, including OCD, Trauma (PTSD), Low Self-Esteem and Neurodiversity. I offer a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space to explore your thoughts, emotions and behaviours. My approach is relational, I work collaboratively and I always lead with empathy and compassion to ensure you can reach your therapy goals. As a gay woman, I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and I am passionate about supporting people from the community.
Hello, my name is Kate and I'm a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT Therapist), previously a mental health nurse. I offer online CBT and specialise in supporting adults with Anxiety, including OCD, Trauma (PTSD), Low Self-Esteem and Neurodiversity. I offer a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space to explore your thoughts, emotions and behaviours. My approach is relational, I work collaboratively and I always lead with empathy and compassion to ensure you can reach your therapy goals. As a gay woman, I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and I am passionate about supporting people from the community.
“Crying helps me slow down and obsess over the weight of life’s problems.” It’s a line I often return to because it speaks to something many of us were never taught - that emotions aren’t something to hide or push through, but a way of understanding ourselves better. If this feels too close to home for you, you may be used to carrying a lot quietly. From the outside, you might seem "fine", while inside you feel anxious, disconnected or unsure who you’re allowed to be. Culture, invisible pressures, and past experiences may still shape you. Our work is about creating a space where you no longer have to carry everything on your own.
“Crying helps me slow down and obsess over the weight of life’s problems.” It’s a line I often return to because it speaks to something many of us were never taught - that emotions aren’t something to hide or push through, but a way of understanding ourselves better. If this feels too close to home for you, you may be used to carrying a lot quietly. From the outside, you might seem "fine", while inside you feel anxious, disconnected or unsure who you’re allowed to be. Culture, invisible pressures, and past experiences may still shape you. Our work is about creating a space where you no longer have to carry everything on your own.
Hello. My name is Linda and I am a qualified supervisor and Psychotherapist. I understand how hard it is to reach out for help, but through support and guidance things can change. If you are struggling to come to terms with something, or feel stressed, anxious, or feel like you are facing a challenge that you need support with, then please do get in touch. I have over 10 years’ experience of working with children, teenagers, and adults, with a variety of difficulties.
Hello. My name is Linda and I am a qualified supervisor and Psychotherapist. I understand how hard it is to reach out for help, but through support and guidance things can change. If you are struggling to come to terms with something, or feel stressed, anxious, or feel like you are facing a challenge that you need support with, then please do get in touch. I have over 10 years’ experience of working with children, teenagers, and adults, with a variety of difficulties.
Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I will sit with you in a safe space, listen to you and together we will get to know your inner world, however messy, complex and conflicted it may seem to begin with. As a result as eg. childhood trauma, toxic family dynamics, discrimination or the experience of being neurodivergent (self or externally diagnosed) in a neurotypical world you might feel not good enough or even ashamed. The world might feel like it is too much or you might not feel much at all. Together we will work to re-built a way to relearn to relate with yourself based on agency, authenticity and wholeness.
Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I will sit with you in a safe space, listen to you and together we will get to know your inner world, however messy, complex and conflicted it may seem to begin with. As a result as eg. childhood trauma, toxic family dynamics, discrimination or the experience of being neurodivergent (self or externally diagnosed) in a neurotypical world you might feel not good enough or even ashamed. The world might feel like it is too much or you might not feel much at all. Together we will work to re-built a way to relearn to relate with yourself based on agency, authenticity and wholeness.
Hello. I'm Kate, a person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist. I want to offer you a safe space where you can feel seen and heard, cared for, and accepted as yourself. You may be feeling it's hard to have a voice; to acknowledge to others or even to yourself the distress, confusion, frustration, fear, sense of loss, or perhaps shame you may be experiencing. As a result, you may feel 'missed', lonely, isolated; that others assume you're 'coping' in daily life, relationships, at work, with illness, loss or change, or with experiences from the past. You may be considering links between feelings and physical health.
Hello. I'm Kate, a person-centred counsellor and psychotherapist. I want to offer you a safe space where you can feel seen and heard, cared for, and accepted as yourself. You may be feeling it's hard to have a voice; to acknowledge to others or even to yourself the distress, confusion, frustration, fear, sense of loss, or perhaps shame you may be experiencing. As a result, you may feel 'missed', lonely, isolated; that others assume you're 'coping' in daily life, relationships, at work, with illness, loss or change, or with experiences from the past. You may be considering links between feelings and physical health.
I am a warm, caring, and compassionate therapist who offers an honest, empathic, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment. I believe that feeling safe, heard, and respected is essential for meaningful therapeutic work, and I strive to help clients feel comfortable and supported from our first session together.
I am a warm, caring, and compassionate therapist who offers an honest, empathic, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment. I believe that feeling safe, heard, and respected is essential for meaningful therapeutic work, and I strive to help clients feel comfortable and supported from our first session together.
Hi, I’m Aneesa. I’m a qualified Counsellor working in Leicester City Centre. I am also an accredited sight loss counsellor with RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind), with my own personal experience of sight loss. I offer a safe and confidential space for you to talk through anxieties and difficulties that have brought you here today. The struggles that you have been facing no longer need to hold you back, they no longer need to weigh you down. It can feel frightening taking this next step which is why I provide a comfortable and safe space for you to bring your whole self.
Hi, I’m Aneesa. I’m a qualified Counsellor working in Leicester City Centre. I am also an accredited sight loss counsellor with RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind), with my own personal experience of sight loss. I offer a safe and confidential space for you to talk through anxieties and difficulties that have brought you here today. The struggles that you have been facing no longer need to hold you back, they no longer need to weigh you down. It can feel frightening taking this next step which is why I provide a comfortable and safe space for you to bring your whole self.
Are you feeling really low and depressed and anxious but don't know why? You are stuck and do not know how to overcome this feeling....Thinking about counselling can be quite daunting and not knowing what to expect can be quite frightening.
Are you feeling really low and depressed and anxious but don't know why? You are stuck and do not know how to overcome this feeling....Thinking about counselling can be quite daunting and not knowing what to expect can be quite frightening.
Hello, I am a Counselling Psychologist and provide specialist support for children, young people, adults, and families who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health, emotional wellbeing, or relationships. I support people with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, low self-esteem, attachment and relationship difficulties, and the impact of adverse life experiences. I also have a specialist interest in neurodiversity and provide autism assessments and post-diagnostic support that is affirming, collaborative, and tailored to each individual and their family.
Hello, I am a Counselling Psychologist and provide specialist support for children, young people, adults, and families who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health, emotional wellbeing, or relationships. I support people with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, low self-esteem, attachment and relationship difficulties, and the impact of adverse life experiences. I also have a specialist interest in neurodiversity and provide autism assessments and post-diagnostic support that is affirming, collaborative, and tailored to each individual and their family.
Hi, my name is Lynsey and I would like to help support you in this difficult time. Sometimes we go through life at such a fast pace that we ignore our underlying feelings and this can sometimes cause us upset and frustration. I wonder if you are Living a life with uncomfortable feelings and not knowing how to process them which can be holding you back from a more fulfilled life, are you finding it hard to understand yourself or Maybe you have felt things are too much right now and have a lot going on in your head. We get bogged down sometimes and tend to push our emotions to one side, which can lead to unwanted behaviour.
Hi, my name is Lynsey and I would like to help support you in this difficult time. Sometimes we go through life at such a fast pace that we ignore our underlying feelings and this can sometimes cause us upset and frustration. I wonder if you are Living a life with uncomfortable feelings and not knowing how to process them which can be holding you back from a more fulfilled life, are you finding it hard to understand yourself or Maybe you have felt things are too much right now and have a lot going on in your head. We get bogged down sometimes and tend to push our emotions to one side, which can lead to unwanted behaviour.
I am a registered counsellor with over twenty years of experience in helping relationships, working therapeutically with people from every walk of life, supporting them with their issues.
My particular interests are attachment, complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, cultural abuse and shame work; I am also drawn to identity work and how we seek meaning from our experiences and relationships with others.
I am a registered counsellor with over twenty years of experience in helping relationships, working therapeutically with people from every walk of life, supporting them with their issues.
My particular interests are attachment, complex trauma, intergenerational trauma, cultural abuse and shame work; I am also drawn to identity work and how we seek meaning from our experiences and relationships with others.
Reaching out for help can be difficult. It's important to find the right person to help you. I offer a free 15 minute telephone call, so that we can meet and arrange your 1st session. I can offer a safe space to talk about your thoughts and feelings.
I can help with - Anxiety/stress, bereavement/loss, issues relating to parenting - a 2 hour course to help you and your child - anger, depression/low mood, identity difficulties, neurodiversity, relationships, family difficulties, self-esteem, trauma, physical illness, sexuality, LGBTQ+, gender identity, physical illness.
I am also a certified ADHD Coach - trained by ADHD works.
Reaching out for help can be difficult. It's important to find the right person to help you. I offer a free 15 minute telephone call, so that we can meet and arrange your 1st session. I can offer a safe space to talk about your thoughts and feelings.
I can help with - Anxiety/stress, bereavement/loss, issues relating to parenting - a 2 hour course to help you and your child - anger, depression/low mood, identity difficulties, neurodiversity, relationships, family difficulties, self-esteem, trauma, physical illness, sexuality, LGBTQ+, gender identity, physical illness.
I am also a certified ADHD Coach - trained by ADHD works.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, 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 because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
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 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.