Female Counselling in Leigh-on-Sea, ENG

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Karen Haynes
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
I am an Integrative therapist which means I use various therapies and tailor the therapy to your needs, as we all are individuals and I feel an indIvidual approach offers the bespoke service clients require. Some people may respond well to CBT or DBT, others prefer a more Humanistic approach. The Psychodynamic approach works well when looking into our core thoughts and TA works wonders with communication. I work collaboratively with the client to get the best results for you.
I am an Integrative therapist which means I use various therapies and tailor the therapy to your needs, as we all are individuals and I feel an indIvidual approach offers the bespoke service clients require. Some people may respond well to CBT or DBT, others prefer a more Humanistic approach. The Psychodynamic approach works well when looking into our core thoughts and TA works wonders with communication. I work collaboratively with the client to get the best results for you.
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Elmsleigh Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
Hi, I’m Mel, I’m a professional qualified counsellor based in Leigh-On-Sea Essex. The therapy I offer is very much tailored to the individual because there is no ‘one size fits all’. I offer support for a wide range if issues, such as; but not restricted to, addiction, abuse, bereavement, trauma and relationships. I do have a special interest in Anxiety, Low Confidence and Self Esteem issues as I have had personal experience of how debilitating these can be. I offer a completely non judgemental and confidential safe space for long or short term therapy sessions.
Hi, I’m Mel, I’m a professional qualified counsellor based in Leigh-On-Sea Essex. The therapy I offer is very much tailored to the individual because there is no ‘one size fits all’. I offer support for a wide range if issues, such as; but not restricted to, addiction, abuse, bereavement, trauma and relationships. I do have a special interest in Anxiety, Low Confidence and Self Esteem issues as I have had personal experience of how debilitating these can be. I offer a completely non judgemental and confidential safe space for long or short term therapy sessions.
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Louise Christie
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, which means I may use more than one approach to your therapy. I have experience working with individuals of all ages including adolescents within a local secondary school and have supported victims suffering from Domestic Abuse and Social Isolation. I have successfully worked with men, women and families who present with numerous issues ranging from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, loneliness, abuse and difficult relationships to bereavement & loss, to name a few. You may not even recognise what's wrong, you just know you need to address it.
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, which means I may use more than one approach to your therapy. I have experience working with individuals of all ages including adolescents within a local secondary school and have supported victims suffering from Domestic Abuse and Social Isolation. I have successfully worked with men, women and families who present with numerous issues ranging from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, loneliness, abuse and difficult relationships to bereavement & loss, to name a few. You may not even recognise what's wrong, you just know you need to address it.
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Jackie Monk
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
Do you feel lost and alone? Maybe you're struggling to come to terms with a loss? Or perhaps you're dealing with a difficult diagnosis? Counselling can help you to: - Learn how to cope again following your loss - Explore and understand your grief, reducing isolation and improving confidence - Face difficult conversations, bringing back a sense of control.
Do you feel lost and alone? Maybe you're struggling to come to terms with a loss? Or perhaps you're dealing with a difficult diagnosis? Counselling can help you to: - Learn how to cope again following your loss - Explore and understand your grief, reducing isolation and improving confidence - Face difficult conversations, bringing back a sense of control.
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Katie Hutchin
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience of working with people in distress. Over the past 14 years I have been working as a qualified psychologist in the NHS supporting adults, children and young people who are experiencing a range of emotional difficulties. I work with complex issues and find satisfaction in empowering people to live their best lives. If you are looking for someone to support your family through a challenging time, work towards achieving a more contented life or want to improve your relationships then do get in touch.
I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience of working with people in distress. Over the past 14 years I have been working as a qualified psychologist in the NHS supporting adults, children and young people who are experiencing a range of emotional difficulties. I work with complex issues and find satisfaction in empowering people to live their best lives. If you are looking for someone to support your family through a challenging time, work towards achieving a more contented life or want to improve your relationships then do get in touch.
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Ky Harkins Life Counselling Services
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
Most of my clients come to me knowing they are not happy but they don't always know why. Sometimes it is because of the people and circumstances around them and sometimes it is because they keep repeating the same behaviours that are not producing a happy life for them. My job is to help people understand what it is in their lives that they are not happy with, or want to change and to imagine a life with the new changes in it. I work with the client to provide a safe, comfortable environment for them to explore what is going on for them and how they can make the changes to live a happy, fulfilling life.
Most of my clients come to me knowing they are not happy but they don't always know why. Sometimes it is because of the people and circumstances around them and sometimes it is because they keep repeating the same behaviours that are not producing a happy life for them. My job is to help people understand what it is in their lives that they are not happy with, or want to change and to imagine a life with the new changes in it. I work with the client to provide a safe, comfortable environment for them to explore what is going on for them and how they can make the changes to live a happy, fulfilling life.
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Emma Mills
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
I enjoy working with adults and children who are drawn to working creatively. It is a privilege to work with those who have experienced trauma in their childhood and who want to work through painful and difficult feelings. I believe all of us deserve to be able to enjoy life, free from depression, stress, fear, and anxiety.
I enjoy working with adults and children who are drawn to working creatively. It is a privilege to work with those who have experienced trauma in their childhood and who want to work through painful and difficult feelings. I believe all of us deserve to be able to enjoy life, free from depression, stress, fear, and anxiety.
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Katy Acton Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
Waitlist for new clients
Are you struggling with bereavement, anxiety or depression? Maybe you’re experiencing relationship issues or feeling trapped in a cycle of negative thought patterns and unhealthy ways of coping. Maybe your way of coping has now become the problem; i.e. addiction. If you are longing for change and need a safe accepting space to identify what that is and work towards it; I can provide this. Together, we can work to set goals, make changes, identify and break behavioural patterns, validate your feelings, process past trauma and reframe thoughts. Hopefully resulting in an improvement in your wellbeing, mental health and life overall.
Are you struggling with bereavement, anxiety or depression? Maybe you’re experiencing relationship issues or feeling trapped in a cycle of negative thought patterns and unhealthy ways of coping. Maybe your way of coping has now become the problem; i.e. addiction. If you are longing for change and need a safe accepting space to identify what that is and work towards it; I can provide this. Together, we can work to set goals, make changes, identify and break behavioural patterns, validate your feelings, process past trauma and reframe thoughts. Hopefully resulting in an improvement in your wellbeing, mental health and life overall.
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Alice Stanley
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
My approach to therapy is personal, flexible, and all about you. Each session is tailored to whatever you want to bring to the table and at whatever pace feels right for you. As an integrative counsellor, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy, Creative Therapy and other models. This allows me to adapt our work together to your unique needs, exploring patterns in your behaviour and helping you understand where they may come from. By developing self-awareness, we can identify the roots of your challenges and find a path toward positive change.
My approach to therapy is personal, flexible, and all about you. Each session is tailored to whatever you want to bring to the table and at whatever pace feels right for you. As an integrative counsellor, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy, Creative Therapy and other models. This allows me to adapt our work together to your unique needs, exploring patterns in your behaviour and helping you understand where they may come from. By developing self-awareness, we can identify the roots of your challenges and find a path toward positive change.
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Valerie Thompson
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
I am a couples counsellor / relationship therapist. I focus on helping couples and individuals lead more contented lives. You may feel the spark has gone from your relationship, navigating a new one or not in a relationship at all. No matter what your circumstance, the chances are, if you are reading this, you have concerns about how you’re relating to others. If you're concerned about any of the following issues in your relationship, I may be able to help you: trust and jealousy, intimacy, family relationships, communication, self-esteem, infidelity, understanding each other, depression and anxiety, separation and divorce.
I am a couples counsellor / relationship therapist. I focus on helping couples and individuals lead more contented lives. You may feel the spark has gone from your relationship, navigating a new one or not in a relationship at all. No matter what your circumstance, the chances are, if you are reading this, you have concerns about how you’re relating to others. If you're concerned about any of the following issues in your relationship, I may be able to help you: trust and jealousy, intimacy, family relationships, communication, self-esteem, infidelity, understanding each other, depression and anxiety, separation and divorce.
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Jade Palmer
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Leigh-on-Sea SS9  (Online Only)
I'm a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with over 9 years of experience working in Mental Health. Currently, I work as a Senior Practitioner and Supervisor within an NHS Talking Therapies service, as well as privately. CBT is a NICE recommended talking therapy that helps you take control of your mental health by understanding and changing the unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours that keep you stuck.
I'm a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with over 9 years of experience working in Mental Health. Currently, I work as a Senior Practitioner and Supervisor within an NHS Talking Therapies service, as well as privately. CBT is a NICE recommended talking therapy that helps you take control of your mental health by understanding and changing the unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours that keep you stuck.
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Nicola Dayer
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
Hello my name is Nicola and my private practice is called Brighter Day Counselling. I am a fully qualified person centred counsellor and a member of the BACP and NCPS, working with adults in the heart of Leigh on sea. Reaching out for help can be very daunting but I feel that one of my strengths is putting clients at ease. My aim is to offer a safe, friendly environment to talk about the struggles you might be facing. Sometimes it can be difficult to explore painful and emotional issues but I will go at your pace, not telling you what to do but working alongside you.
Hello my name is Nicola and my private practice is called Brighter Day Counselling. I am a fully qualified person centred counsellor and a member of the BACP and NCPS, working with adults in the heart of Leigh on sea. Reaching out for help can be very daunting but I feel that one of my strengths is putting clients at ease. My aim is to offer a safe, friendly environment to talk about the struggles you might be facing. Sometimes it can be difficult to explore painful and emotional issues but I will go at your pace, not telling you what to do but working alongside you.
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Claire Burgess
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
Have you ever wondered if counselling is right for you? Do you want to explore the idea in a safe, judgement free environment? Your search is over, luckily you have found me and that's exactly what we can together! My therapeutic style of practice involves creating a safe, empathetic environment where successful relationships are built on trust due to an open-minded, non-judgmental approach. This practice puts the client at the heart of the therapy allowing them to explore past or current situations, emotions, thoughts and feelings.
Have you ever wondered if counselling is right for you? Do you want to explore the idea in a safe, judgement free environment? Your search is over, luckily you have found me and that's exactly what we can together! My therapeutic style of practice involves creating a safe, empathetic environment where successful relationships are built on trust due to an open-minded, non-judgmental approach. This practice puts the client at the heart of the therapy allowing them to explore past or current situations, emotions, thoughts and feelings.
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Jobarry-counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
Are you an individual or a couple struggling at the moment? I offer affordable long or short term therapy. I provide a safe comfortable and confidential space for you to talk. I'm a qualified BACP registered person centered counsellor, with experience in attachment, transactional analysis and couples counselling. I help with all things relating to relationships, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. I will focus on your strenghts finding a suitable way to resolve your difficulties. Whether it is the relationship with yourself, partner, family, friends, colleagues or the death of a relationship I'm here to listen.
Are you an individual or a couple struggling at the moment? I offer affordable long or short term therapy. I provide a safe comfortable and confidential space for you to talk. I'm a qualified BACP registered person centered counsellor, with experience in attachment, transactional analysis and couples counselling. I help with all things relating to relationships, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. I will focus on your strenghts finding a suitable way to resolve your difficulties. Whether it is the relationship with yourself, partner, family, friends, colleagues or the death of a relationship I'm here to listen.
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Maria Louise Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
Human connections are the threads that weave our lives together. They provide us with a sense of belonging, purpose, and emotional nourishment. Yet, within these intricate bonds, we encounter a kaleidoscope of emotions. Uncomfortable feelings may arise from repressed memories of past traumas, grief over life's losses, alongside additional stressors of modern day living and a host of other variables. In the midst of this emotional tapestry, therapy becomes a sanctuary—a space where we untangle these threads, explore our inner landscapes, and find solace. It’s where vulnerability meets resilience, and healing begins.
Human connections are the threads that weave our lives together. They provide us with a sense of belonging, purpose, and emotional nourishment. Yet, within these intricate bonds, we encounter a kaleidoscope of emotions. Uncomfortable feelings may arise from repressed memories of past traumas, grief over life's losses, alongside additional stressors of modern day living and a host of other variables. In the midst of this emotional tapestry, therapy becomes a sanctuary—a space where we untangle these threads, explore our inner landscapes, and find solace. It’s where vulnerability meets resilience, and healing begins.
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Adriana Kelidi
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
I aim to tailor therapy to meet the needs of each person, working collaboratively to understand their challenges from their own perspectives. I am committed to providing high-quality care infused with compassion to support you in overcoming your difficulties, and reach your goals at your pace. As a therapist, my approach is naturally influenced by my passions, both personally and professionally. I have worked with universities in tutoring and mentoring the next generation of therapists, and strongly value passing down knowledge to those completing their training, and enjoy being a part of people's development.
I aim to tailor therapy to meet the needs of each person, working collaboratively to understand their challenges from their own perspectives. I am committed to providing high-quality care infused with compassion to support you in overcoming your difficulties, and reach your goals at your pace. As a therapist, my approach is naturally influenced by my passions, both personally and professionally. I have worked with universities in tutoring and mentoring the next generation of therapists, and strongly value passing down knowledge to those completing their training, and enjoy being a part of people's development.
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Jenna Harrison
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
No one person is immune to the difficulties, stresses and strains that life can challenge us with. Do you want someone to talk to? To help, to no longer feel alone? Counselling provides you with a safe place where you can feel heard, understood, respected and accepted. We will explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and issues. This can enable us to move forward. To live a life of fulfillment, acceptance to reach your best potential and find peace within that. First session is used to explore what counselling is like in more depth. This enables me to understand your wants and needs for us to move forward together.
No one person is immune to the difficulties, stresses and strains that life can challenge us with. Do you want someone to talk to? To help, to no longer feel alone? Counselling provides you with a safe place where you can feel heard, understood, respected and accepted. We will explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and issues. This can enable us to move forward. To live a life of fulfillment, acceptance to reach your best potential and find peace within that. First session is used to explore what counselling is like in more depth. This enables me to understand your wants and needs for us to move forward together.
01702 410086 View 01702 410086
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Tanya Lee
Psychotherapist, MHGI
Verified Verified
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
Are you looking for effective help to deal with trauma, panic and anxiety? Are you fed up with labels and diagnoses that do nothing to resolve the symptoms and pain that you're suffering with? CPTSD, PTSD, GAD and BPD are labels that define your symptoms, but that don't tackle the cause or do anything useful to relieve them. I specialise in helping people with anxiety and PSTD and have helped many people just like you, who have been struggling, sometimes for decades. I won't dredge up unnecessary past experiences - I only work with what is relevant. Also if you prefer, you won't have to speak in detail about your issue.
Are you looking for effective help to deal with trauma, panic and anxiety? Are you fed up with labels and diagnoses that do nothing to resolve the symptoms and pain that you're suffering with? CPTSD, PTSD, GAD and BPD are labels that define your symptoms, but that don't tackle the cause or do anything useful to relieve them. I specialise in helping people with anxiety and PSTD and have helped many people just like you, who have been struggling, sometimes for decades. I won't dredge up unnecessary past experiences - I only work with what is relevant. Also if you prefer, you won't have to speak in detail about your issue.
01702 410074 View 01702 410074
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Nursac Durmus
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Leigh-on-Sea SS9
I am an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist & EMDR Therapist with experience in both NHS and private practice. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) explores the link between what you do, what you think and how you feel. Unfortunately, life presents us with difficulties and usually we are able to cope well on our own with these situations. There are occasions, when for whatever reason, we need help from someone else, which is usually a friend,colleague or family member. Sometimes, however, you might find you have no one to turn to or talking to a friend or loved one seems too difficult, painful or just too complicated.
I am an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist & EMDR Therapist with experience in both NHS and private practice. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) explores the link between what you do, what you think and how you feel. Unfortunately, life presents us with difficulties and usually we are able to cope well on our own with these situations. There are occasions, when for whatever reason, we need help from someone else, which is usually a friend,colleague or family member. Sometimes, however, you might find you have no one to turn to or talking to a friend or loved one seems too difficult, painful or just too complicated.
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Monica C Hypnotherapy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Leigh-on-Sea SS9  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Monica Chatterjee. I work with a wide variety of people and problems using the Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy approach which is integrative and always puts YOU at the centre: it's your problem, your thoughts, feelings, behaviour and it's YOUR life. I help you find the answers and use hypnosis to strengthen your new-found beliefs. Maybe you are struggling with social anxiety, stress, insomnia, panic attacks, low esteem, a phobia, asserting yourself, or something else that's blocking your potential or your peace of mind.
Hello! My name is Monica Chatterjee. I work with a wide variety of people and problems using the Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy approach which is integrative and always puts YOU at the centre: it's your problem, your thoughts, feelings, behaviour and it's YOUR life. I help you find the answers and use hypnosis to strengthen your new-found beliefs. Maybe you are struggling with social anxiety, stress, insomnia, panic attacks, low esteem, a phobia, asserting yourself, or something else that's blocking your potential or your peace of mind.
020 3835 6124 View 020 3835 6124
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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.