Female Counselling in Shadwell, London

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Hanna Foconi
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London E1  (Online Only)
I work as a Senior CBT Therapist in the NHS providing evidence based therapy to treat psychological difficulties and disorders including depression, generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, health anxiety, OCD, PTSD, BDD, low self esteem and perfectionism. My clients often report feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns and are looking to make a lasting change to live a life more in line with what matters most to them.
I work as a Senior CBT Therapist in the NHS providing evidence based therapy to treat psychological difficulties and disorders including depression, generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, health anxiety, OCD, PTSD, BDD, low self esteem and perfectionism. My clients often report feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns and are looking to make a lasting change to live a life more in line with what matters most to them.
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Awa S. Ottiger
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London E1  (Online Only)
Do feel disconnected from yourself? Are you not living your potentials in life? Do you want to work through past experiences that made you feel unworthy, not good enough and undeserving and return to self-ownership, inner resilience, authenticity, vulnerability, self-love and self-responsibilities? Then get ready to start to truly get to know, own an be yourself.
Do feel disconnected from yourself? Are you not living your potentials in life? Do you want to work through past experiences that made you feel unworthy, not good enough and undeserving and return to self-ownership, inner resilience, authenticity, vulnerability, self-love and self-responsibilities? Then get ready to start to truly get to know, own an be yourself.
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Dolores Forcadell
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London E1  (Online Only)
I am a Psychodynamic Counsellor that works with Children and Young People from ages 3-18 As a Psychodynamic Counsellor I believe that unconscious processes guide our ways of relating to each other. At the centre of my practice is the child’s well-being and safety. I aim to create a safe space for children to feel able to be themselves without judgment, what Winnicott refers as the 'facilitating environment’, where the child’s inner world can be explored.
I am a Psychodynamic Counsellor that works with Children and Young People from ages 3-18 As a Psychodynamic Counsellor I believe that unconscious processes guide our ways of relating to each other. At the centre of my practice is the child’s well-being and safety. I aim to create a safe space for children to feel able to be themselves without judgment, what Winnicott refers as the 'facilitating environment’, where the child’s inner world can be explored.
020 8106 4727 View 020 8106 4727
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Dr Georgia Halls, Willow Psychology Service
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London SE10  (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed? Maybe you've recently had a big life change, or you have been struggling with anxiety and/or stress for a while but now feel it is the time to get some extra support. Do you want space to be listened to, understand what is going on for you and how to change things? My priority is to help you feel comfortable, listened to and for me to follow your pace.
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed? Maybe you've recently had a big life change, or you have been struggling with anxiety and/or stress for a while but now feel it is the time to get some extra support. Do you want space to be listened to, understand what is going on for you and how to change things? My priority is to help you feel comfortable, listened to and for me to follow your pace.
020 8138 0279 View 020 8138 0279
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Leann Lavery
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shadwell, London E1  (Online Only)
Hello and thank you for visiting my page. You are likely here because you are going through things that you need support with, and you might be considering if counselling can help, or if I am the right therapist for you. I have a warm and down to earth approach and as an integrative practitioner, I support people with various issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, bereavement, and those searching for meaning, to name a few. I will work collaboratively with you to understand your unique needs, and how you can be supported with your goals for therapy.
Hello and thank you for visiting my page. You are likely here because you are going through things that you need support with, and you might be considering if counselling can help, or if I am the right therapist for you. I have a warm and down to earth approach and as an integrative practitioner, I support people with various issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, bereavement, and those searching for meaning, to name a few. I will work collaboratively with you to understand your unique needs, and how you can be supported with your goals for therapy.
020 3974 1538 View 020 3974 1538
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Stella Stathi
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London E1  (Online Only)
I am a qualified, experienced Jungian/Somatic psychotherapist and Midlife Transition guide. I specialise in working with people who are approaching or navigating the transformative time of Midlife, with all the radical, inner and outer changes and transformation it brings. I also work with fellow therapists, healers and creatives who want to go deeper in both their personal and professional journey. I am passionate about helping my clients discover who they truly are, under the multiple layers of conditioning and outgrown identities we all carry, and step into a more authentic and unique Life filled with Meaning and Purpose.
I am a qualified, experienced Jungian/Somatic psychotherapist and Midlife Transition guide. I specialise in working with people who are approaching or navigating the transformative time of Midlife, with all the radical, inner and outer changes and transformation it brings. I also work with fellow therapists, healers and creatives who want to go deeper in both their personal and professional journey. I am passionate about helping my clients discover who they truly are, under the multiple layers of conditioning and outgrown identities we all carry, and step into a more authentic and unique Life filled with Meaning and Purpose.
020 3958 4295 View 020 3958 4295
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Fiona Fitzpatrick
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London E1  (Online Only)
My name is Fiona Fitzpatrick and I am a registered Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist working with children, young people and adults. I am passionate about how the creative process can heal and change a person, helping to understand ourselves and our circumstances & behaviour and with this awareness find acceptance and heal from suffering. You do not have to have any experience of art or any art skills to benefit from this therapy. I have 6 years experience of working with adopted children, children in school with emotional, behavioural and mental health issues and adults in the community as 1:1 therapy and group work
My name is Fiona Fitzpatrick and I am a registered Art Psychotherapist and EMDR Therapist working with children, young people and adults. I am passionate about how the creative process can heal and change a person, helping to understand ourselves and our circumstances & behaviour and with this awareness find acceptance and heal from suffering. You do not have to have any experience of art or any art skills to benefit from this therapy. I have 6 years experience of working with adopted children, children in school with emotional, behavioural and mental health issues and adults in the community as 1:1 therapy and group work
0191 580 4701 View 0191 580 4701
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Virginie Lalanne
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London E1
I believe that therapy can help you see your current situation in a new light, with more depth and clarity. It can change unhelpful perspectives and feelings about yourself and your life, and ultimately help you make positive changes. It might be the most important and satisfying journey that you will ever make. Most of my clients are either dealing with a parental wound, childhood trauma, relationship problems, difficult endings, or are professionals challenged by stress, anxiety and/or low mood. I also help clients with addiction and attachment issues and those with couple and family difficulties.
I believe that therapy can help you see your current situation in a new light, with more depth and clarity. It can change unhelpful perspectives and feelings about yourself and your life, and ultimately help you make positive changes. It might be the most important and satisfying journey that you will ever make. Most of my clients are either dealing with a parental wound, childhood trauma, relationship problems, difficult endings, or are professionals challenged by stress, anxiety and/or low mood. I also help clients with addiction and attachment issues and those with couple and family difficulties.
020 3389 9437 View 020 3389 9437
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Silvia Melis
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London E1
I am a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I work with adults on a one-to-one basis offering short-term and open-ended talking therapy. I use an integrative approach, which means that I draw from different models and techniques (psychodynamic, CBT and person centred) to best suit your individual needs. My aim is to help you find and change those repetitive unhelpful or destructive patterns in your behaviour and relationships, as well as providing you with a space for personal development, growth and exploration.
I am a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I work with adults on a one-to-one basis offering short-term and open-ended talking therapy. I use an integrative approach, which means that I draw from different models and techniques (psychodynamic, CBT and person centred) to best suit your individual needs. My aim is to help you find and change those repetitive unhelpful or destructive patterns in your behaviour and relationships, as well as providing you with a space for personal development, growth and exploration.
020 3871 8461 View 020 3871 8461
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Michelle Williams - The Blackbird Clinic
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London E1
Anxiety and burnout can make you feel stuck, but there is hope. I believe that recovery from adversity stimulates you to grow and to fulfil your full potential. My job is to help you to get back on your feet as quickly as possible and give you the tools to feel confident about your future. We will be a good fit if you are interested in: - a collaborative approach to therapy; - evidence-based treatment in an easily understandable and accessible way; - a professional who challenges you and is engaged and doesn’t sit back and nod; - open mind.
Anxiety and burnout can make you feel stuck, but there is hope. I believe that recovery from adversity stimulates you to grow and to fulfil your full potential. My job is to help you to get back on your feet as quickly as possible and give you the tools to feel confident about your future. We will be a good fit if you are interested in: - a collaborative approach to therapy; - evidence-based treatment in an easily understandable and accessible way; - a professional who challenges you and is engaged and doesn’t sit back and nod; - open mind.
07999 979821 View 07999 979821
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Dr Jasmine Maydom
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shadwell, London E1
Hello! I'm Jazz, a warm and compassion Clinical Psychologist with a passion for helping people to make sense of their difficulties and find the path forwards. When we experience difficult events in life, from obvious traumas to stressful life events (e.g., moving house, relationship break-downs), we do what we have to do to survive. We learn specific ways of being, and develop ideas about ourselves and others that help us to feel safe. This is our brain and nervous system doing the best job it can. However, often these patterns of thinking and behaviour remain long after the danger has passed, and no longer serving us.
Hello! I'm Jazz, a warm and compassion Clinical Psychologist with a passion for helping people to make sense of their difficulties and find the path forwards. When we experience difficult events in life, from obvious traumas to stressful life events (e.g., moving house, relationship break-downs), we do what we have to do to survive. We learn specific ways of being, and develop ideas about ourselves and others that help us to feel safe. This is our brain and nervous system doing the best job it can. However, often these patterns of thinking and behaviour remain long after the danger has passed, and no longer serving us.
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Selma Basto
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London E1  (Online Only)
I have dedicated the last 10 years of my career to working within the mental health and wellbeing services, and this has left me with the skills and expertise to support those in a variety of situations and from a range of different backgrounds. I offer brief (6-12 sessions) and longer term (open ended) counselling and psychotherapy. Being an Integrative Psychotherapist means that I am able to adapt therapy around you and use different approaches based on what is most appropriate for you and your needs. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, relational, interactive and creative.
I have dedicated the last 10 years of my career to working within the mental health and wellbeing services, and this has left me with the skills and expertise to support those in a variety of situations and from a range of different backgrounds. I offer brief (6-12 sessions) and longer term (open ended) counselling and psychotherapy. Being an Integrative Psychotherapist means that I am able to adapt therapy around you and use different approaches based on what is most appropriate for you and your needs. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, relational, interactive and creative.
020 4538 0294 View 020 4538 0294
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Gill Brown
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London E1
I am a fully qualified Person Centred Therapist. I have 16 years counselling experience and am currently also working with several other counselling charities, including Mind. I have extensive experience of working with victims of crime, including supporting people affected by domestic abuse, stalking and also homicide. I believe my client is the expert in his or her own feelings and experience, and I help to facilitate and empower my clients to explore any issues my client has in a confidential non judgemental space, with the hope for acceptance, understanding and to move forwards with their life.
I am a fully qualified Person Centred Therapist. I have 16 years counselling experience and am currently also working with several other counselling charities, including Mind. I have extensive experience of working with victims of crime, including supporting people affected by domestic abuse, stalking and also homicide. I believe my client is the expert in his or her own feelings and experience, and I help to facilitate and empower my clients to explore any issues my client has in a confidential non judgemental space, with the hope for acceptance, understanding and to move forwards with their life.
01245 945292 View 01245 945292
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Shehra Ali
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London E1
Looking for a change in your life? Feeling low, anxious, or stressed? Do you struggle with your relationships? Is there trauma or difficult experience in your past that you would like to process? Would you like to understand your thoughts and behaviours in greater depth?
Looking for a change in your life? Feeling low, anxious, or stressed? Do you struggle with your relationships? Is there trauma or difficult experience in your past that you would like to process? Would you like to understand your thoughts and behaviours in greater depth?
020 3856 3056 View 020 3856 3056
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Elizabeth Viney
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London E1
I offer a calm, open and non-judgemental environment where I aim for you to feel supported, safe, accepted and heard. I am interested in getting to know you, hearing about your experiences, relationships and the views you hold of yourself and the world around you. We will work collaboratively to identify patterns in your life that may be unhelpful or causing you distress, whilst drawing links to your past to identify how it may be showing itself in the present. I see clients from all backgrounds however I have a keen interest in working with those who are kinky or engage in non-conformative sexual practices and relationships.
I offer a calm, open and non-judgemental environment where I aim for you to feel supported, safe, accepted and heard. I am interested in getting to know you, hearing about your experiences, relationships and the views you hold of yourself and the world around you. We will work collaboratively to identify patterns in your life that may be unhelpful or causing you distress, whilst drawing links to your past to identify how it may be showing itself in the present. I see clients from all backgrounds however I have a keen interest in working with those who are kinky or engage in non-conformative sexual practices and relationships.
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Dr Sabinna Yasmin Rokib
Psychotherapist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London E1
My mission at Sabina's Clinic is to provide compassionate evidence-based mental health services to our clients. I am committed to helping individuals improve their overall well-being and achieve their personal goals by addressing their unique psychological needs. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their concerns. I believe in treating every individual with dignity, respect and empathy and tailoring our services to meet their specific needs.
My mission at Sabina's Clinic is to provide compassionate evidence-based mental health services to our clients. I am committed to helping individuals improve their overall well-being and achieve their personal goals by addressing their unique psychological needs. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their concerns. I believe in treating every individual with dignity, respect and empathy and tailoring our services to meet their specific needs.
0141 673 5277 View 0141 673 5277
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Effy Westenra
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London E1  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a mixture of exploration, insight and gentle challenge to help those I work with understand their lives and interpersonal worlds in greater depth. I draw from a range of perspectives, including contemporary relational psychoanalysis and practical here-and-now interventions, to help couples and individuals identify and grapple with longstanding struggles and patterns they don’t want to keep repeating.
I offer a mixture of exploration, insight and gentle challenge to help those I work with understand their lives and interpersonal worlds in greater depth. I draw from a range of perspectives, including contemporary relational psychoanalysis and practical here-and-now interventions, to help couples and individuals identify and grapple with longstanding struggles and patterns they don’t want to keep repeating.
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Dr Lakhita Uppal
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London E1
Hi, I’m Lakhita. I hope to provide an open, compassionate, and non-judgemental therapeutic space for you to be able to process, understand and make sense of your experiences. Working together, I aim to see the world through your eyes, always holding in mind parts of your identity that you choose to bring with you, such as your race, culture, gender, and religion. I work in a very humanistic and person-centred way, considering your needs and tailoring evidenced-based therapy to provide you with the skills and tools to support you moving forward with life, and for you to live the most fulfilling version of it.
Hi, I’m Lakhita. I hope to provide an open, compassionate, and non-judgemental therapeutic space for you to be able to process, understand and make sense of your experiences. Working together, I aim to see the world through your eyes, always holding in mind parts of your identity that you choose to bring with you, such as your race, culture, gender, and religion. I work in a very humanistic and person-centred way, considering your needs and tailoring evidenced-based therapy to provide you with the skills and tools to support you moving forward with life, and for you to live the most fulfilling version of it.
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Nishat Ahmed Senior Cbt Therapist Emdr Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Shadwell, London E1
“A good therapist is someone who joins you in your deepest darkness with a flashlight to help you find your way out”.—————————————————————— CBT and EMDR for Depressive or Anxiety disorders. Incorporating techniques of Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness for an integrative therapeutic experience. ———————————————————Problems and difficulties I work with: Generalised Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Panic, OCD, Health Anxiety, PTSD and trauma, Phobias, FND, Dissociative Disorders and more. —————————————————————-——- I am currently a senior clinician specialising in Neuropsychiatry at the Maudsley Hospital
“A good therapist is someone who joins you in your deepest darkness with a flashlight to help you find your way out”.—————————————————————— CBT and EMDR for Depressive or Anxiety disorders. Incorporating techniques of Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness for an integrative therapeutic experience. ———————————————————Problems and difficulties I work with: Generalised Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Panic, OCD, Health Anxiety, PTSD and trauma, Phobias, FND, Dissociative Disorders and more. —————————————————————-——- I am currently a senior clinician specialising in Neuropsychiatry at the Maudsley Hospital
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Jane Zoega
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shadwell, London E1
Thank you for taking a look at my page. You are probably here because you are struggling with something life has thrown at you. I hope I can help. It is important when embarking on a therapeutic journey that you feel comfortable working with your therapist of choice. I offer a free initial consultation so you can get a feel for how I work and if I am the right therapist for you. I work with individuals, couples and I run groups. I tend to start by working weekly but am flexible depending on your needs. Some clients are looking for long-term counselling, others might only need a few sessions.
Thank you for taking a look at my page. You are probably here because you are struggling with something life has thrown at you. I hope I can help. It is important when embarking on a therapeutic journey that you feel comfortable working with your therapist of choice. I offer a free initial consultation so you can get a feel for how I work and if I am the right therapist for you. I work with individuals, couples and I run groups. I tend to start by working weekly but am flexible depending on your needs. Some clients are looking for long-term counselling, others might only need a few sessions.
023 8235 7301 View 023 8235 7301
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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.