Women's Issues Counselling in Knutsford

Lucy Faring
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
You look like you're holding it together on the outside. But inside something feels off. You're capable, thoughtful, used to being relied on but you feel anxious, empty, overwhelmed and misunderstood. Perhaps you’re questioning your direction, identity, or going through a loss or change. You’re worried about how others perceive you and want to understand why you fall back on the same patterns in relationships that lead to frustration, withdrawal or low self-esteem. You might be living by a set of rules you never consciously wrote and it’s driving self-doubt, guilt, or overthinking to the point you can’t switch off.
You look like you're holding it together on the outside. But inside something feels off. You're capable, thoughtful, used to being relied on but you feel anxious, empty, overwhelmed and misunderstood. Perhaps you’re questioning your direction, identity, or going through a loss or change. You’re worried about how others perceive you and want to understand why you fall back on the same patterns in relationships that lead to frustration, withdrawal or low self-esteem. You might be living by a set of rules you never consciously wrote and it’s driving self-doubt, guilt, or overthinking to the point you can’t switch off.
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Dr Ella Solomon
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
To others you may seem as though you are coping, whilst internally feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you are adjusting to the impact of illness, fertility difficulties, pregnancy or menopause, or navigating major life transitions, while feeling the pressure of needing to hold everything together for others. I primarily work with women experiencing these challenges. I am a Clinical Psychologist with over eight years’ experience across NHS and charity settings, including specialist health psychology services. I run a small independent online practice, Pathways Clinical Psychology offering online therapy.
To others you may seem as though you are coping, whilst internally feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you are adjusting to the impact of illness, fertility difficulties, pregnancy or menopause, or navigating major life transitions, while feeling the pressure of needing to hold everything together for others. I primarily work with women experiencing these challenges. I am a Clinical Psychologist with over eight years’ experience across NHS and charity settings, including specialist health psychology services. I run a small independent online practice, Pathways Clinical Psychology offering online therapy.
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Danielle Parkinson
Verified Verified
Knutsford WA16
I am a Masters-level psychologist, integrative therapist and coach. I work with high-performing professionals, founders and senior leaders who are succeeding on the outside but internally battling chronic stress, burnout, addiction, imposter syndrome or self-sabotage. These are individuals who meet every professional demand whilst privately carrying a psychological weight that is rarely visible to those around them. Many also live with unrecognised ADHD, which frequently underlies these patterns.
I am a Masters-level psychologist, integrative therapist and coach. I work with high-performing professionals, founders and senior leaders who are succeeding on the outside but internally battling chronic stress, burnout, addiction, imposter syndrome or self-sabotage. These are individuals who meet every professional demand whilst privately carrying a psychological weight that is rarely visible to those around them. Many also live with unrecognised ADHD, which frequently underlies these patterns.
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Amy Charles
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Knutsford WA16
I’m a psychotherapist supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, relationship difficulties and coercive control. If you feel isolated, question your reality, feel disconnected from your true self due to patterns of self-abandonment, or have lost trust in yourself, you don’t have to face it alone. Warmly welcoming all neurotypes in a compassionate, collaborative and non-judgemental space. My post-qualification training includes advanced certifications in trauma (NAPAC), domestic abuse (SSCP) and neurodiversity. Together, we will share a safe space to explore your experiences at your own pace.
I’m a psychotherapist supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, relationship difficulties and coercive control. If you feel isolated, question your reality, feel disconnected from your true self due to patterns of self-abandonment, or have lost trust in yourself, you don’t have to face it alone. Warmly welcoming all neurotypes in a compassionate, collaborative and non-judgemental space. My post-qualification training includes advanced certifications in trauma (NAPAC), domestic abuse (SSCP) and neurodiversity. Together, we will share a safe space to explore your experiences at your own pace.
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Mary Fogg
Counsellor, MBACP
Knutsford WA16
Hello, I’m glad you’re here. I am a fully qualified BACP registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Life can feel messy or heavy at times, and it can help to have a calm, steady space to pause, reflect, and make sense of what’s happening. I offer a warm, down-to-earth, non-judgemental space where you can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. With a background in the performing arts, I also bring insight into the emotional demands of creative work, including responses around rejection, self-doubt, and the longing for validation.
Hello, I’m glad you’re here. I am a fully qualified BACP registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Life can feel messy or heavy at times, and it can help to have a calm, steady space to pause, reflect, and make sense of what’s happening. I offer a warm, down-to-earth, non-judgemental space where you can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. With a background in the performing arts, I also bring insight into the emotional demands of creative work, including responses around rejection, self-doubt, and the longing for validation.
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Dr Karen Foran
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hey, I'm an EMDR & Trauma psychotherapist working online. My approach to therapy is integrative, meaning I use different therapy methods, such as EMDR, that will help with your process. My speciality is working with trauma, specifically childhood and sexual trauma. I have additional training working with neurodivergence and EMDR. Further information on my training and background can be found on my website listed below.
Hey, I'm an EMDR & Trauma psychotherapist working online. My approach to therapy is integrative, meaning I use different therapy methods, such as EMDR, that will help with your process. My speciality is working with trauma, specifically childhood and sexual trauma. I have additional training working with neurodivergence and EMDR. Further information on my training and background can be found on my website listed below.
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Samantha Chater
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life changes, loss, the pressure of keeping everything going, or ADHD-related overwhelm can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure of who you are anymore. You may be tired of always being the steady one, longing for a space where you can drop the mask and be honest about how things really feel. I offer a calm, down-to-earth place to talk things through, make sense of what’s been building up, and begin to feel clearer, steadier, and more like yourself again..
Life changes, loss, the pressure of keeping everything going, or ADHD-related overwhelm can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure of who you are anymore. You may be tired of always being the steady one, longing for a space where you can drop the mask and be honest about how things really feel. I offer a calm, down-to-earth place to talk things through, make sense of what’s been building up, and begin to feel clearer, steadier, and more like yourself again..
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Beyond Barriers Therapy Services
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
If you have been struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, shame, low mood, difficult emotions & relationships, it may be the right time to find a trusted therapist; someone to help you understand & grow from the effects of adversity, stress & trauma. Our wellbeing can be affected by many things - work stress, early adversity, significant trauma or relationships, and we do our best to find helpful coping strategies. When our ways of coping don't work so well, we can feel stuck and isolated - psychological therapy can help us move beyond those barriers. I focus on you as an individual, without using labels or diagnoses.
If you have been struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, shame, low mood, difficult emotions & relationships, it may be the right time to find a trusted therapist; someone to help you understand & grow from the effects of adversity, stress & trauma. Our wellbeing can be affected by many things - work stress, early adversity, significant trauma or relationships, and we do our best to find helpful coping strategies. When our ways of coping don't work so well, we can feel stuck and isolated - psychological therapy can help us move beyond those barriers. I focus on you as an individual, without using labels or diagnoses.
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Connecting Rainbows LTD
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I work with children and adults! When working with children, I like to involve the parents where possible. When working with adults, motivation is always effective in making change. I enjoy thinking with clients about realistic and long lasting goals, and I spend time working on a formulation to understand which patterns may be helping or hindering those I support.
I work with children and adults! When working with children, I like to involve the parents where possible. When working with adults, motivation is always effective in making change. I enjoy thinking with clients about realistic and long lasting goals, and I spend time working on a formulation to understand which patterns may be helping or hindering those I support.
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Justine Howard
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’m an experienced person-centred integrative counsellor working with both young people and adults from diverse backgrounds. I offer long-term support for those facing complex challenges and unhelpful patterns of behaviour. I also provide short-term counselling for life transitions or times of uncertainty. Whatever brings you here, I offer a compassionate, confidential safe space to explore and address your difficulties. I also provide casework counselling supervision, helping counsellors manage complex cases, uphold ethics, and grow professionally in a supportive, learning-focused space.
I’m an experienced person-centred integrative counsellor working with both young people and adults from diverse backgrounds. I offer long-term support for those facing complex challenges and unhelpful patterns of behaviour. I also provide short-term counselling for life transitions or times of uncertainty. Whatever brings you here, I offer a compassionate, confidential safe space to explore and address your difficulties. I also provide casework counselling supervision, helping counsellors manage complex cases, uphold ethics, and grow professionally in a supportive, learning-focused space.
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Sam Glancy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious? Do you feel haunted by your past? Does it feel like you’re not in the driving seat of your own life, repeating the same patterns of behaviour that have a negative impact on you or others around you? Do you want things to change? It’s very easy in today’s world to become lost, not able to navigate our way through and find meaning, which can lead to feeling like we have no compass guiding us. We might lean on people, places or behaviours that help us to cope in the moment but take away our power. I work with people who want to find their way again.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed or anxious? Do you feel haunted by your past? Does it feel like you’re not in the driving seat of your own life, repeating the same patterns of behaviour that have a negative impact on you or others around you? Do you want things to change? It’s very easy in today’s world to become lost, not able to navigate our way through and find meaning, which can lead to feeling like we have no compass guiding us. We might lean on people, places or behaviours that help us to cope in the moment but take away our power. I work with people who want to find their way again.
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Dr Liddy Carver
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Online Counselling/Psychotherapy available via Zoom or Skype. Based in Warrington,Cheshire, I am a highly qualified therapist with a PhD in Counselling and MSc in Clinical Counselling. As an experienced BACP Registered and Accredited Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a safe, professional and confidential talking therapy service for individuals, couples and families. My work is influenced by the Person-Centred Approach based on acceptance, empathy and genuineness. I am also a qualified practitioner in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Regulation) and a Clinical Supervisor trained at postgraduate level.
Online Counselling/Psychotherapy available via Zoom or Skype. Based in Warrington,Cheshire, I am a highly qualified therapist with a PhD in Counselling and MSc in Clinical Counselling. As an experienced BACP Registered and Accredited Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a safe, professional and confidential talking therapy service for individuals, couples and families. My work is influenced by the Person-Centred Approach based on acceptance, empathy and genuineness. I am also a qualified practitioner in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Regulation) and a Clinical Supervisor trained at postgraduate level.
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Louise Mackintosh
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Individuals and couples decide to look for therapy for many reasons; stress, anxiety or depression, difficulties in relationships; anything that's stopping them living the life they want. I place importance on helping clients understand the causes, not simply focusing on the symptoms. Ultimately, knowing yourself better is the key to a more fulfilling life, with improved relationships and feeling better within yourself on a day to day basis.
Individuals and couples decide to look for therapy for many reasons; stress, anxiety or depression, difficulties in relationships; anything that's stopping them living the life they want. I place importance on helping clients understand the causes, not simply focusing on the symptoms. Ultimately, knowing yourself better is the key to a more fulfilling life, with improved relationships and feeling better within yourself on a day to day basis.
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Jo Barritt
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Hi, I'm Jo, I'm a qualified counsellor and have many years of experience. I currently work for the NHS as well as in private practice.  I understand that sometimes we all need someone to talk to, life can become overwhelming, confusing, or distressing for anyone, for many different reasons.  This is where counselling, and I, can be useful.  Counselling can be just the place to untangle your thoughts and make sense of what is going on for you, and how you might like it to change. I recognise that everyone is different. We are all individuals, and I therefore believe that therapy should also be unique to you, and your experience.
Hi, I'm Jo, I'm a qualified counsellor and have many years of experience. I currently work for the NHS as well as in private practice.  I understand that sometimes we all need someone to talk to, life can become overwhelming, confusing, or distressing for anyone, for many different reasons.  This is where counselling, and I, can be useful.  Counselling can be just the place to untangle your thoughts and make sense of what is going on for you, and how you might like it to change. I recognise that everyone is different. We are all individuals, and I therefore believe that therapy should also be unique to you, and your experience.
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Hannah Green
Counsellor, MBBS, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with young people (11+) and adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in repeating patterns. You might appear to be coping on the outside while feeling anxious, self-critical, or disconnected within. Clients often come wanting to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, or find a different way forward. Together, we create a space to explore what’s going on at your pace, helping you build self-awareness, make sense of your experiences, and feel less alone.
I work with young people (11+) and adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in repeating patterns. You might appear to be coping on the outside while feeling anxious, self-critical, or disconnected within. Clients often come wanting to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, or find a different way forward. Together, we create a space to explore what’s going on at your pace, helping you build self-awareness, make sense of your experiences, and feel less alone.
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Julia Summers Psychotherapist & Supervisor
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Most people don't come to me saying "I'm being manipulated." They say things like "I feel confused," "I'm always the one giving more," or, "I think I'm dealing with a narcissist,", "I don't understand what I'm doing wrong." They know something isn't right — and they often assume the problem is them. If you're feeling stuck, depleted, or like you're walking on eggshells in a relationship — romantic, family, friendship or work — you're in the right place.
Most people don't come to me saying "I'm being manipulated." They say things like "I feel confused," "I'm always the one giving more," or, "I think I'm dealing with a narcissist,", "I don't understand what I'm doing wrong." They know something isn't right — and they often assume the problem is them. If you're feeling stuck, depleted, or like you're walking on eggshells in a relationship — romantic, family, friendship or work — you're in the right place.
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Anita Dutton
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Anita, and I believe counselling can offer a calm, reflective space where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply and make sense of what you’re experiencing. People come to counselling for different reasons. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why things feel difficult. You might be facing a specific challenge, noticing old patterns repeating, or finding that past experiences are still shaping your present. Sometimes there’s a sense that something isn’t right, and you want space to explore it. You don’t need to arrive with the right words or know what you want to work on, we can begin wherever you are.
Hi, I’m Anita, and I believe counselling can offer a calm, reflective space where you can begin to understand yourself more deeply and make sense of what you’re experiencing. People come to counselling for different reasons. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why things feel difficult. You might be facing a specific challenge, noticing old patterns repeating, or finding that past experiences are still shaping your present. Sometimes there’s a sense that something isn’t right, and you want space to explore it. You don’t need to arrive with the right words or know what you want to work on, we can begin wherever you are.
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Pippa Brindle
Psychotherapist, PsychD, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I am a person centred integrative psychotherapist working with a variety of issues including grief, anxiety disorders, neurodivergence, relationships, coping with change, and helping build self-esteem. I understand the first step to finding support for your emotional well being and can be a daunting one. I offer a free initial consultation to see if I may be the right therapist for you.
I am a person centred integrative psychotherapist working with a variety of issues including grief, anxiety disorders, neurodivergence, relationships, coping with change, and helping build self-esteem. I understand the first step to finding support for your emotional well being and can be a daunting one. I offer a free initial consultation to see if I may be the right therapist for you.
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Ish Jawando (VQT Coaching & Therapy)
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
As a distinguished Life Coach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, & Person-Centred Counsellor registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), I blend advanced Coaching & Counselling modalities, including the transformative power of mindset coaching, to offer a personalised & bespoke experience tailored to your unique needs. My approach is integral to who you are. My client-centred, trauma informed, empathetic, inclusive, & solution-focused work creates a thought-provoking partnership, assisting you in recognising your blind spots & challenges to unlock your full potential.
As a distinguished Life Coach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, & Person-Centred Counsellor registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), I blend advanced Coaching & Counselling modalities, including the transformative power of mindset coaching, to offer a personalised & bespoke experience tailored to your unique needs. My approach is integral to who you are. My client-centred, trauma informed, empathetic, inclusive, & solution-focused work creates a thought-provoking partnership, assisting you in recognising your blind spots & challenges to unlock your full potential.
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helen white
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Helen. I set up my practice to offer a space where every client would feel seen, understood and supported because life can be hard sometimes and having someone there just for you can often make a huge difference. Maybe you’re at personal or professional cross-roads, family or relationship issues are leaving you stressed out, or you’ve experienced a loss which has knocked you sideways. Whatever is going on for you this is a space where you can slow down, explore your thoughts and emotions, consider your choices and begin to move in the direction that's right for you.
Hello, I’m Helen. I set up my practice to offer a space where every client would feel seen, understood and supported because life can be hard sometimes and having someone there just for you can often make a huge difference. Maybe you’re at personal or professional cross-roads, family or relationship issues are leaving you stressed out, or you’ve experienced a loss which has knocked you sideways. Whatever is going on for you this is a space where you can slow down, explore your thoughts and emotions, consider your choices and begin to move in the direction that's right for you.
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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.