Female Counselling in London
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Amirah Iqbal
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a skilled and experienced Chartered and Counselling Psychologist specialising in treating a variety of problems, with particular specialism and interest in working with depression, anxiety, survivors of trauma and victims of human trafficking. I am compassionate and sensitive to your needs and I am happy to see people individually and/or with partners/family to fit your therapeutic goals. My background as a mixed race Muslim
female
has influenced my position as an anti-oppressive and intersectional psychologist

Dr Orinayo Onabanjo
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a HCPC registered and BPS chartered counselling psychologist with over 10 years’ experience working within mental health. I am particularly interested in working with
women
experiencing perinatal mental health difficulties. This means I offer individual and group therapy to mums (to be) experiencing birth trauma, perinatal anxiety, postnatal depression, maternal identity issues, breastfeeding difficulties, fertility issues, maternal childhood trauma etc.

Delia Edwards-Julien
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer a variety of counselling interventions that enables me to support men,
women
, young people and children presenting a wide range of emotional and psychological needs.
Are you in despair or lonely with your own thoughts and feelings. Could you benefit from someone to listen to you and support you without judgement? Are you struggling to cope with life and the overwhelming pressures that it may pose? Perhaps you simply want a better life, better relationships or a better job? Our current worldwide situation is challenging, overwhelming and uncertain and the way in which we respond to these challenges can be difficult and overwhelming. By giving yourself the time and space to share your worries, in a safe and open way, can help you to make the positive changes you want to see in your life.

Dr Debbie Lovell Psychologist And Sex Therapist
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
My doctoral research was in
female
sexual pain disorders.
I am one of a small number of practitioners in the UK who is dually qualified as a chartered psychologist and a sex therapist. My clients may seek help for a specific sexual difficulty such as desire or arousal concerns; or may experience broader distress which also manifests in their sexual and relational world such as low self esteem or perfectionism.

Carena Rogers
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have a special interest in helping
women
with anxiety, imposter syndrome, and low self-esteem.
Are you tired of pretending you’re OK? Are you your own harshest critic? So used to putting others first that it’s hard to hold on to your own self-worth? Or you may be finding that getting out of bed is a struggle, you don't want to go to work or show up in your life. Add in experiences of sexism, micro-aggressions, abuse, and ageism, and your confidence can be knocked. It’s not much fun feeling anxious, depressed or stressed all the time. Comparing yourself to others and not feeling good enough can affect your mood and your relationships with yourself and with others. These are all things that therapy can help you work through.

Eva Koumpli
Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
I’m Eva Koumpli, a fully accredited Psychotherapist, Jungian Coach, Clinical Supervisor, Founder of the London Clinic for Sex and Relationship Therapy with 22 years of experience working in the field of mental health. My clinical experience and research interests lie in the areas of trauma, sexuality, relationships, gender diversity, compulsive sexual behaviours and eating disorders. I’m a former Clinical Director at an outpatient clinic for eating disorders, and a Clinical Manager at a low-cost counselling service for
women
.

Baoyi Ou
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a qualified Psychodynamic counsellor. My training and my personal experience have led me to believe humans are connected with and influenced by their past, cultures, and families. By forming a safe and trusting relationship in therapy, we can see how past and existing connections unknowingly impact you and gain a deeper insight into your problems and a greater awareness of your own self and your way of relating. Discovering self can be scary and I strive to go along with you at your own pace. Being a
woman
and a therapist with an ethnic minority background have deepened my understanding of isolation and marginalisation.
London SW1V
& Online

Jan Hewson
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
Verified
I have specific training and experience in working with adult survivors (male and
female
) of childhood abuse, including dissociation.
i am a person-centred counsellor with 30 years experience of working with people from all backgrounds and walks of life. I aim to provide a safe accepting place where you can explore your concerns. I have seen people who have been abused and traumatised in childhood, people who are worried about addiction, those who have suffered rape or domectic violence, people experiencing anxiety, depression or work related stress. Sometimes people don't come with a specific problem they can identify but want to increase their self awareness. I see individuals and couples on a long or short term basis.

Jacqui Crane
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have spent years working alongside
women
who have experienced a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, abuse, bereavement and relationship problems.
Life’s pressures can sometimes make us feel unsure of ourselves and this can make us feel unhappy. Our true selves can get buried under the weight of conditioning and other people’s ideas of who we are, and we can lose sense of where we are going. I am a warm, caring integrative therapist who will work by encouraging you to find answers from within. I can help you discover the person you were before you drew conclusions from others. I believe we all have the power to choose who we want to be. There is only one person that we can change and that is ourself and I can help you as you embark on this journey of discovery and growth.

Charlotte Roxy Stoneman
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a white cis
female
and work with people with complex worries and have been for over 10 years.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I appreciate it can be tricky to find the right therapist and therefore, initially I would invite you for an initial (free) chat. This will be an opportunity to ask any questions and see if I am a good 'fit' for you. I offer family, couple and individual therapy online.
London SW19
& Online

Dr Sandra Darmanin
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a licenced clinical psychologist and member of the HCPC in the UK and the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and having trained as a clinical psychologist at the Wright Institute in Berkeley and Yale University. I have been providing therapy to male and
female
clients for over 20 years and have accumulated a wealth of experience in working with adults with complex presentations. I have an expertise in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, relationships, workplace issues and substance use.

Hanna Bohrisch
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Have you experienced micro-aggressions, bullying, misogyny, sexism, ageism, abuse? My passion and experience in counselling has led to a special interest in supporting
women
to grow their self-esteem, develop trust in themselves and find their inner strength and voice. I trust you will find me empathic, authentic and supportive in finding your power and your resilience. As we all have different experiences, I believe that you know yourself best, so I will follow your lead. My main experience is working with
women
who have survived domestic and sexual abuse.

Dr Victoria Uwannah
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
I'm now accepting clients for an online therapy group for
women
commencing in February.
Therapy is a safe space to explore some of the confusing or difficult thoughts and feelings that arise throughout life's challenging phases. Major life transitions, relationship issues, bereavements, self-esteem, low mood or anxiety - these are all themes that are worthwhile addressing in therapy. Additionally therapy can be an investment into understanding yourself further; what causes you to think and act in certain ways as this is the gateway to facilitating meaningful and long-lasting change.

Ailey Jolie
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about supporting you to live fully within the wisdom of your body. I support those who have experienced a disconnection to their body due to sexual trauma, relational abuse, an eating disorder/disordered eating, and reproductive health trauma. I assist clients in their process of coming home to their body through a multidisciplinary and personalized approach that relies on depth psychology, relational somatics, intersectional feminism, and mindfulness. I acknowledge that the relationship
women
have to their body is complex; my education honours that complexity.

Hannah Chrystal
I spent 5 years managing Amy's Place - Amy Winehouse Foundations all
female
residential recovery service in London and currently also work for the Priory as a Psychotherapist alongside my private practice.
I work with people struggling with certain behaviors such as drug or alcohol use, sex and relationship problems and codependency issues. A full assessment of needs will be offered and I will encourage you to express your feelings, emotions and experiences in an open, compassionate and non-judgmental way. I will also offer some support to help you tackle your behaviors with a focus on your triggers and daily life challenges and past traumas. We will also explore how your substance use may have developed and how best to let go of these old patterns of behavior. I will support you through each stage of your recovery process.

Rivka Mennesson
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I specialise in
women
’s postnatal health, depression, bereavement and victims of narcissistic abuse.
I'm an experienced Individual and Couple Therapist in both private and public sectors. I’m a Supervisor and occasional Lecturer. I have an MA at the Tavistock and a PGdip at the WPF, Couple Therapy and Supervision Certificates . I'm in my 40s and practice in English, Italian and French. My interest has been around mental health since I worked in a Mental Health Unit, 20 years ago. I help running a monthly support group for
women
with PND and I have experience giving workshops on different psychoanalytic subjects. I also work with victims of Narcissistic abuse, bereavement, Anxiety and Depression

Lynda Woodroffe
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Verified
I am an older
woman
with a rich and varied life experience - as a teacher, a mother, a fatherless child, and have a harsh inner critic. I have learned about death, loss and bereavement and about my inner critic. Learning about these aspects of my life brought about a new understanding of who I am. Learning about you will bring you a new understanding about who you are and how you became ‘you’. I will actively listen to you, ask questions which will help you express the person who is hiding and help you see yourself as unique and strong. My questions may sometimes be challenging but I will also use humour.

Helen George
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist, Trauma Therapist and Specialist Infertility Counsellor, specialising in working with
women
. I have over 15 years experience of working in the field of mental health. I work with
women
who have experienced trauma (in all forms), PTSD and other distressing life events. I also work with
women
who are struggling with infertility, baby loss and childlessness.

Davina Dobbs
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I understand that life at times can feel challenging, and it can take only one thing to knock you off balance emotionally and mentally! Hello, my name is Davina and thank you for taking the time out to view my profile. I am the founder of Time in Counselling, and I am here to support your healing process to get you from where you are now, to where you want to be. I have an ongoing interest in working with
women
from the BME community; specialising in childhood abuse, sexual abuse, trauma-related concerns and relationships difficulties.
Not accepting new clients

Cheryl Ann Stewart
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I have a special interest in
women
's issues of all ages from young
women
setting out in life to menopausal
women
and beyond. Are you questioning who you are as you struggle with hurtful family issues, relationship breakdown, imposter syndrome, juggling family & career or feeling anxious? Perhaps your menopause is difficult & bewildering? Developing self-esteem, confidence & finding out who you are is often a pivotal feature of my work. I offer INDIVIDUAL and COUPLE therapy to work through what feels pressing for you, as I understand how life changes can be profoundly challenging, making the future feel frighteningly uncertain.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counsellors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.