Female Counsellors in Stepney

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Nakita Jangra
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I help individuals and couples navigate overwhelming situations when stress, trauma, or relationship difficulties take hold. I’m a psychotherapist and consultant with over 10 years of experience working with individuals and couples across the UK and internationally. I have helped clients from all walks of life including professionals from corporate, medical, and academic sectors, as well as those working within NGOs and international organisations such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization.
I help individuals and couples navigate overwhelming situations when stress, trauma, or relationship difficulties take hold. I’m a psychotherapist and consultant with over 10 years of experience working with individuals and couples across the UK and internationally. I have helped clients from all walks of life including professionals from corporate, medical, and academic sectors, as well as those working within NGOs and international organisations such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization.
020 3871 8591 View 020 3871 8591
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Dr Aishwarya Sambath
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist based in Central London. I work with a wide range of emotional difficulties and aim to work towards making a positive change. I appreciate the challenges and stresses life can bring and will aim to work with you by creating a safe, warm and non-judgmental space, whilst using evidenced-based psychological interventions to make sense of your difficulties, reducing your pain and increasing your wellbeing. With 9 years’ experience of counselling and mental health work within the NHS, private and charity sector, I have gained extensive knowledge and skills working with multiple difficulties
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist based in Central London. I work with a wide range of emotional difficulties and aim to work towards making a positive change. I appreciate the challenges and stresses life can bring and will aim to work with you by creating a safe, warm and non-judgmental space, whilst using evidenced-based psychological interventions to make sense of your difficulties, reducing your pain and increasing your wellbeing. With 9 years’ experience of counselling and mental health work within the NHS, private and charity sector, I have gained extensive knowledge and skills working with multiple difficulties
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Anne Glynn
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
The most important thing I can do for you is to help you understand yourself better, to know why you do the things you do and find certain situations difficult. I work with people who want to understand why they can't assert themselves, find enjoyment in life, make friends, recover from bereavement or the end of a relationship, why they get so angry, have addictions, obsessions and intrusive thoughts or why they don't know what to do about a partner who is controllling or abusive. Alternatively, I can offer EMDR, which is a treatment for trauma and other experiences from the recent or distant past which have adversely affected you.
The most important thing I can do for you is to help you understand yourself better, to know why you do the things you do and find certain situations difficult. I work with people who want to understand why they can't assert themselves, find enjoyment in life, make friends, recover from bereavement or the end of a relationship, why they get so angry, have addictions, obsessions and intrusive thoughts or why they don't know what to do about a partner who is controllling or abusive. Alternatively, I can offer EMDR, which is a treatment for trauma and other experiences from the recent or distant past which have adversely affected you.
020 3871 7985 View 020 3871 7985
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Roxanne Haydon
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
My name is Roxanne Haydon, I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor. I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and currently working at Hackney Therapy Centre in Hackney and online. I believe everyone should have the chance to receive therapeutic support. Whether it’s for something specific or you want to make changes in your life in a more general way, integrative therapy and counselling can offer a safe space for you to review your where are currently, explore why you feel this way and where you would like to go next.
My name is Roxanne Haydon, I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor. I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and currently working at Hackney Therapy Centre in Hackney and online. I believe everyone should have the chance to receive therapeutic support. Whether it’s for something specific or you want to make changes in your life in a more general way, integrative therapy and counselling can offer a safe space for you to review your where are currently, explore why you feel this way and where you would like to go next.
020 4538 3499 View 020 4538 3499
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Laura Kennedy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
I am passionate about helping clients intercept 'stuck' cycles by finding new ways of adjusting and coping. Many of the clients that I work with find themselves struggling with life demands or what the World Health Organisation (WHO) typically defines as 'burn-out' (ICD-10). Quite often they feel overwhelmed, depleted and unable to find an obvious solution to their problem. They find themselves chronically ruminating about the past or worrying about the future, leading to vicious cycles of depression and anxiety. These clients require a specialised therapist who can offer brief, effective treatment.
I am passionate about helping clients intercept 'stuck' cycles by finding new ways of adjusting and coping. Many of the clients that I work with find themselves struggling with life demands or what the World Health Organisation (WHO) typically defines as 'burn-out' (ICD-10). Quite often they feel overwhelmed, depleted and unable to find an obvious solution to their problem. They find themselves chronically ruminating about the past or worrying about the future, leading to vicious cycles of depression and anxiety. These clients require a specialised therapist who can offer brief, effective treatment.
020 3697 0279 View 020 3697 0279
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Wendy Levy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor offering a one to one counselling service in Bristol. This can be short or long term depending on your needs and wishes. I am a fully insured and supervised member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and as such work within their Ethical Framework.
I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor offering a one to one counselling service in Bristol. This can be short or long term depending on your needs and wishes. I am a fully insured and supervised member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and as such work within their Ethical Framework.
020 3984 9014 View 020 3984 9014
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Jane Zoega
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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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Dr Daniela Bloom
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Are you looking for someone to talk to but wonder what it will be like to tell someone you don't know about things that worry you and possibly cause you anxiety? Are you wondering about your relationships, about the dynamics, the love you feel or do not feel, trust and safety?I promise that within the safe and confidential boundaries of a therapeutic encounter I offer the opportunity to discuss and explore your feelings and help raise awareness of what it means to be 'you', both within relationships and on your own.
Are you looking for someone to talk to but wonder what it will be like to tell someone you don't know about things that worry you and possibly cause you anxiety? Are you wondering about your relationships, about the dynamics, the love you feel or do not feel, trust and safety?I promise that within the safe and confidential boundaries of a therapeutic encounter I offer the opportunity to discuss and explore your feelings and help raise awareness of what it means to be 'you', both within relationships and on your own.
020 3870 4262 View 020 3870 4262
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Carlotta Castiglioni
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I have always been fascinated by the complexity of human beings, their darkness and their lights. I consider the therapeutic room not only as a space for self-reflection and exploration of what feels difficult to process on your own, but also a place to speak the unspeakable. Therapy can provide an opportunity to challenge behaviours that may appear unchangeable or automatic. As a practitioner I am interested in the integration of cultural and gender studies and have experience working with depression, isolation, sexual identity, existential difficulties, relational dilemmas and bereavement.
I have always been fascinated by the complexity of human beings, their darkness and their lights. I consider the therapeutic room not only as a space for self-reflection and exploration of what feels difficult to process on your own, but also a place to speak the unspeakable. Therapy can provide an opportunity to challenge behaviours that may appear unchangeable or automatic. As a practitioner I am interested in the integration of cultural and gender studies and have experience working with depression, isolation, sexual identity, existential difficulties, relational dilemmas and bereavement.
020 3962 0733 View 020 3962 0733
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Life Transitions Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
My name is Annabelle Ogden and I am a qualified integrative counsellor, offering a safe and confidential place for exploration and support. I endeavour to create a respectful and non-judgemental environment where areas of life can be explored confidentially and comfortably. Our work together can support you around: Understanding your inner-self, inspiring self-awareness and authenticity. Learning to respond and react to the challenges you face, giving you the power to make conscious life choices. Alleviating your emotional and relational pain and learning how to self-support and become an advocate of your own well-being.
My name is Annabelle Ogden and I am a qualified integrative counsellor, offering a safe and confidential place for exploration and support. I endeavour to create a respectful and non-judgemental environment where areas of life can be explored confidentially and comfortably. Our work together can support you around: Understanding your inner-self, inspiring self-awareness and authenticity. Learning to respond and react to the challenges you face, giving you the power to make conscious life choices. Alleviating your emotional and relational pain and learning how to self-support and become an advocate of your own well-being.
020 4572 7954 View 020 4572 7954
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Silvia Melis
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
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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Heather Page
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
You may come to therapy to speak about issues that make you angry, afraid or unhappy or that simply don't make sense. Understanding that we are all unique, with our own strengths, qualities and interests, as well as challenges, is hugely important for our well-being. We also know that through having a balanced view of ourselves, we can feel better equipped to cope with difficult emotional and psychological experiences and make positive connections with others. In our sessions, we will have the chance to explore whatever is troubling you to help you identify and confront such issues and feel more confident about yourself.
You may come to therapy to speak about issues that make you angry, afraid or unhappy or that simply don't make sense. Understanding that we are all unique, with our own strengths, qualities and interests, as well as challenges, is hugely important for our well-being. We also know that through having a balanced view of ourselves, we can feel better equipped to cope with difficult emotional and psychological experiences and make positive connections with others. In our sessions, we will have the chance to explore whatever is troubling you to help you identify and confront such issues and feel more confident about yourself.
020 3870 4185 View 020 3870 4185
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Rachel Milroy
Psychotherapist
Serves Area
People seek therapy when they are dissatisfied or unhappy and feel that it is possible to make changes but this is very difficult alone. Psychotherapy is a particular type of conversation exploring thoughts, feelings and relationships. Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to think about what is troubling in a safe setting to understand and improve relationships, both with ourselves and others. My thinking and approach places relationships at the heart of experience. When patterns in relationships can be understood we can feel liberated to change.
People seek therapy when they are dissatisfied or unhappy and feel that it is possible to make changes but this is very difficult alone. Psychotherapy is a particular type of conversation exploring thoughts, feelings and relationships. Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to think about what is troubling in a safe setting to understand and improve relationships, both with ourselves and others. My thinking and approach places relationships at the heart of experience. When patterns in relationships can be understood we can feel liberated to change.
01952 780151 View 01952 780151
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Mandi Martin Therapy
Counsellor, MBBS, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
If you are reading this, you have already begun the process of finding a therapist and I understand that this is a courageous step. A step towards change and commitment to yourself. Maybe you are wanting to understand yourself better? Looking for an opportunity to have a deeper knowledge of yourself and your behaviour? You might want more satisfaction in your career or be struggling with a personal or business relationship? Experiencing a loss? Recent diagnosis of life limiting illness? Or seeking a professional relationship with someone that will allow space for talking about your problems/challenges and explore these experiences?
If you are reading this, you have already begun the process of finding a therapist and I understand that this is a courageous step. A step towards change and commitment to yourself. Maybe you are wanting to understand yourself better? Looking for an opportunity to have a deeper knowledge of yourself and your behaviour? You might want more satisfaction in your career or be struggling with a personal or business relationship? Experiencing a loss? Recent diagnosis of life limiting illness? Or seeking a professional relationship with someone that will allow space for talking about your problems/challenges and explore these experiences?
020 3994 7614 View 020 3994 7614
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Abi Hendra Anxiety, Trauma & Relationships
Counsellor, MUKCP
Online Only
You might look like you’re coping on the outside, but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Your mind may not switch off, your body may feel constantly on edge, or you may find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships. I specialise in working with Muslims navigating anxiety, trauma, and intimacy struggles, especially when mainstream therapy has not felt like the right fit.
You might look like you’re coping on the outside, but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Your mind may not switch off, your body may feel constantly on edge, or you may find yourself repeating the same patterns in relationships. I specialise in working with Muslims navigating anxiety, trauma, and intimacy struggles, especially when mainstream therapy has not felt like the right fit.
01446 501239 View 01446 501239
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Frankie Edwards
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Online Only
I’m a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy to adults on a short-term or a long-term basis. I'm committed to the values of equality, diversity and inclusion and I welcome clients from all backgrounds and identities. I work with clients who come for a variety of reasons, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem or body confidence issues. I have specialist experience of working with disability, neurodiversity and chronic ill health.
I’m a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy to adults on a short-term or a long-term basis. I'm committed to the values of equality, diversity and inclusion and I welcome clients from all backgrounds and identities. I work with clients who come for a variety of reasons, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem or body confidence issues. I have specialist experience of working with disability, neurodiversity and chronic ill health.
020 4634 9274 View 020 4634 9274
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Monowara Khatun
Psychotherapist
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, my name is Monowara Khatun, founder of SageCBT. I am a cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT) working with children, young people, and parents who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate emotional and mental health challenges such as anxiety, low mood, behavioural difficulties, or neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, autism). I have over 9 working experience working in mental health services including CAMHS. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space and use tailored, evidence-based approaches to help them feel heard, build resilience, and develop the tools and confidence to move forward.
Hi, my name is Monowara Khatun, founder of SageCBT. I am a cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT) working with children, young people, and parents who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate emotional and mental health challenges such as anxiety, low mood, behavioural difficulties, or neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, autism). I have over 9 working experience working in mental health services including CAMHS. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space and use tailored, evidence-based approaches to help them feel heard, build resilience, and develop the tools and confidence to move forward.
01375 803666 View 01375 803666
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Ellie Cree
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients and am passionate about helping you gain greater insight into yourself, your relationships, and the interplay between your conscious and unconscious mind. My areas of special interest include boundary setting, childhood trauma, LGBTQ+ affirmation, identity exploration, shame resilience, non-traditional relationship structures (such as non-monogamy and polyamory), sexuality, kink/BDSM, gender, and self-discovery.
I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients and am passionate about helping you gain greater insight into yourself, your relationships, and the interplay between your conscious and unconscious mind. My areas of special interest include boundary setting, childhood trauma, LGBTQ+ affirmation, identity exploration, shame resilience, non-traditional relationship structures (such as non-monogamy and polyamory), sexuality, kink/BDSM, gender, and self-discovery.
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Fotini Brinia
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
I work with adults who may be struggling with anxiety-related difficulties such as social anxiety, panic, obsessive-compulsive difficulties, or PTSD, as well as low mood, low self-esteem, or ongoing stress. You might notice feeling caught in cycles of overthinking, self-criticism, avoidance, or feeling stuck, and want to take a step back and understand how these patterns are being maintained so you can begin to change them. This is the place for you if you're looking to build practical skills and greater psychological flexibility, so you can move toward living in ways that feel more meaningful and aligned with what matters to you.
I work with adults who may be struggling with anxiety-related difficulties such as social anxiety, panic, obsessive-compulsive difficulties, or PTSD, as well as low mood, low self-esteem, or ongoing stress. You might notice feeling caught in cycles of overthinking, self-criticism, avoidance, or feeling stuck, and want to take a step back and understand how these patterns are being maintained so you can begin to change them. This is the place for you if you're looking to build practical skills and greater psychological flexibility, so you can move toward living in ways that feel more meaningful and aligned with what matters to you.
020 4634 8162 View 020 4634 8162
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Harriet Brown
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Finding the right therapist for you is as much about their style and personality as their qualifications. I value warmth, collaboration, and humour when appropriate and I endeavour to bring these qualities to my practice. My work is integrative which means I can use different theories to suit each individual client's needs. I draw on relational psychoanalysis, attachment theory, Internal Family systems, ACT and humanistic approaches. I am also influenced by my interest in film and literature. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Finding the right therapist for you is as much about their style and personality as their qualifications. I value warmth, collaboration, and humour when appropriate and I endeavour to bring these qualities to my practice. My work is integrative which means I can use different theories to suit each individual client's needs. I draw on relational psychoanalysis, attachment theory, Internal Family systems, ACT and humanistic approaches. I am also influenced by my interest in film and literature. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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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.