Female Counselling in London

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MD of Harley St Psychotherapy Ltd
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
London W2
I have been specialising in relationships and couples for over half of my career, and I offer couples sessions in London & online. NEW! Evenings / Saturday am sessions in London W2 open now. I work 1-1 with anxiety, depression, stress, panic and anything which is making you feel unhappy, to identify the root of the problem and resolve it to help you to become a more contented version of you. If you are nervous, feel free to give me a call and I can put you at ease. If you are a couple, we can set up an initial session and discuss your relationship issues and goals. We can work face to face and online, and have an online team.
I have been specialising in relationships and couples for over half of my career, and I offer couples sessions in London & online. NEW! Evenings / Saturday am sessions in London W2 open now. I work 1-1 with anxiety, depression, stress, panic and anything which is making you feel unhappy, to identify the root of the problem and resolve it to help you to become a more contented version of you. If you are nervous, feel free to give me a call and I can put you at ease. If you are a couple, we can set up an initial session and discuss your relationship issues and goals. We can work face to face and online, and have an online team.
020 3962 0862 View 020 3962 0862
Georgina Lansbury
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
London SW17
I work with any and all difficulties and challenges and struggles that might be faced by children, adolescents, young adults and their carers. I work with neurodivergent young people, having experience of children and teens with diagnoses of ADHD, ASD and OCD, carving out a space where they can feel understood.
I work with any and all difficulties and challenges and struggles that might be faced by children, adolescents, young adults and their carers. I work with neurodivergent young people, having experience of children and teens with diagnoses of ADHD, ASD and OCD, carving out a space where they can feel understood.
020 3974 1395 View 020 3974 1395
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Jennifer Gama
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome to my profile. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Sometimes life can be a struggle and reaching out can be daunting, it can be helpful to talk with someone that is not connected to your life or the difficulties you are facing. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Welcome to my profile. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Sometimes life can be a struggle and reaching out can be daunting, it can be helpful to talk with someone that is not connected to your life or the difficulties you are facing. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
020 3004 1632 View 020 3004 1632
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Eleanor Rushton
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London E17
Life and relationships can be complex, messy, and overwhelming - but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Each person's experiences are unique, shaping their sense of self and the way they navigate the world, especially during difficult times. I offer a confidential, accepting space where you can explore your emotions and challenges at your own pace. Through curiosity and self-compassion, we can identify patterns, gain insight, and find meaning. This process of exploration can help you move forward with greater confidence, resilience, and a clearer understanding of who you are.
Life and relationships can be complex, messy, and overwhelming - but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Each person's experiences are unique, shaping their sense of self and the way they navigate the world, especially during difficult times. I offer a confidential, accepting space where you can explore your emotions and challenges at your own pace. Through curiosity and self-compassion, we can identify patterns, gain insight, and find meaning. This process of exploration can help you move forward with greater confidence, resilience, and a clearer understanding of who you are.
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Maria Howell
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Are you a professional or student in your 20s to 40s feeling overwhelmed by work, relationships, a neurodivergence/mental health diagnosis, or life’s demands? Together, we’ll "untangle the ball of yarn" — those unconscious patterns and challenges that have been holding you back. I’ll help you build awareness around these patterns and create together positive coping strategies to set healthy boundaries, build confidence, reduce anxiety or burnout, and improve your overall wellbeing. You’ll build trust in yourself and create meaningful, lasting change, moving toward a life more aligned with your values and authentic self.
Are you a professional or student in your 20s to 40s feeling overwhelmed by work, relationships, a neurodivergence/mental health diagnosis, or life’s demands? Together, we’ll "untangle the ball of yarn" — those unconscious patterns and challenges that have been holding you back. I’ll help you build awareness around these patterns and create together positive coping strategies to set healthy boundaries, build confidence, reduce anxiety or burnout, and improve your overall wellbeing. You’ll build trust in yourself and create meaningful, lasting change, moving toward a life more aligned with your values and authentic self.
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Dr Sade King
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I’m Sade. As a Clinical Psychologist, I specialise in supporting people to make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Life comes with its challenges for us all. Maybe you are navigating relationship changes, work stress, or feeling at odds with where you want to be in life. Whatever your circumstances may be, I aim to offer a safe, open, and compassionate space to walk alongside you on your healing journey.
Hi, I’m Sade. As a Clinical Psychologist, I specialise in supporting people to make sense of their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Life comes with its challenges for us all. Maybe you are navigating relationship changes, work stress, or feeling at odds with where you want to be in life. Whatever your circumstances may be, I aim to offer a safe, open, and compassionate space to walk alongside you on your healing journey.
020 4572 4931 View 020 4572 4931
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Dr Remziye Kunelaki
Counsellor, PhD, MUKCP
London W1G
I am a highly experienced psychosexual and relationship therapist and offer talking therapy for the following issues: relationship difficulties, erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation, compulsive sexual behaviour, pain during sex, difficulties with orgasm, arousal or desire issues, sexuality or sex education. I specialize in helping clients achieve sober sex after chemsex. In addition, I offer the space to explore spirituality and faith (regardless of religion) within the framework of sexuality.
I am a highly experienced psychosexual and relationship therapist and offer talking therapy for the following issues: relationship difficulties, erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation, compulsive sexual behaviour, pain during sex, difficulties with orgasm, arousal or desire issues, sexuality or sex education. I specialize in helping clients achieve sober sex after chemsex. In addition, I offer the space to explore spirituality and faith (regardless of religion) within the framework of sexuality.
020 3962 1638 View 020 3962 1638
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Sila Ozdemirler
Verified Verified
London EC1R
I am specialized in working with anxiety, work-related stress and relationship problems and attachment style issues. I also offer support for depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, time management and organisational skills, adaptation problems, identity and life transitions, bereavement, and trauma. I am an integrative therapist working with CBT and incorporate it with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), compassion focused therapy (CFT) and mindfulness with a holistic approach.
I am specialized in working with anxiety, work-related stress and relationship problems and attachment style issues. I also offer support for depression, low self-esteem, eating disorders, time management and organisational skills, adaptation problems, identity and life transitions, bereavement, and trauma. I am an integrative therapist working with CBT and incorporate it with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), compassion focused therapy (CFT) and mindfulness with a holistic approach.
020 3974 2052 View 020 3974 2052
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Jennifer Hindle
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
London N14
Hello, my name is Jennifer, and I specialise in psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy. Everyone comes to counselling for different reasons. Some people seek short-term support with a specific issue. Others want to explore things more deeply over time. There’s no right or wrong place to start. I work from a psychodynamic perspective, which means we may explore how early experiences and relationships shape how you feel, think, and relate in the present. Gaining insight into these patterns can bring clarity, emotional relief, and a stronger sense of self-understanding.
Hello, my name is Jennifer, and I specialise in psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy. Everyone comes to counselling for different reasons. Some people seek short-term support with a specific issue. Others want to explore things more deeply over time. There’s no right or wrong place to start. I work from a psychodynamic perspective, which means we may explore how early experiences and relationships shape how you feel, think, and relate in the present. Gaining insight into these patterns can bring clarity, emotional relief, and a stronger sense of self-understanding.
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Sunny Hayer
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Online Only
As a therapist I am passionate about helping others to navigate the complexities of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviour in a way that promotes growth, healing, and self-compassion. My goal in the therapy room is to create a safe, empathetic space where you feel comfortable exploring whatever is on your mind, knowing that we’re in it together, with respect for your autonomy and pace. I am curious and looking to have a deeper understanding of your human experience- how relationships, identities, and personal histories have shaped you. My role lies in helping individuals make sense of these patterns, discover new ways of coping,
As a therapist I am passionate about helping others to navigate the complexities of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviour in a way that promotes growth, healing, and self-compassion. My goal in the therapy room is to create a safe, empathetic space where you feel comfortable exploring whatever is on your mind, knowing that we’re in it together, with respect for your autonomy and pace. I am curious and looking to have a deeper understanding of your human experience- how relationships, identities, and personal histories have shaped you. My role lies in helping individuals make sense of these patterns, discover new ways of coping,
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Luisa Escudero-Franco
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
London W1B
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, questioning your purpose, or struggling to find deeper meaning in your experiences? I offer therapy to help individuals like you who may be navigating emotional difficulties such as anxiety, or life transitions. With a background in CBT, existential therapy, and psychoanalysis, I provide a safe space where we can explore your negative thinking patterns, and uncover the underlying causes of your distress. Together we will work towards achieving emotional clarity, personal growth helping you build a more fulfilling life. I offer services in English and spanish.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges, questioning your purpose, or struggling to find deeper meaning in your experiences? I offer therapy to help individuals like you who may be navigating emotional difficulties such as anxiety, or life transitions. With a background in CBT, existential therapy, and psychoanalysis, I provide a safe space where we can explore your negative thinking patterns, and uncover the underlying causes of your distress. Together we will work towards achieving emotional clarity, personal growth helping you build a more fulfilling life. I offer services in English and spanish.
01480 772030 View 01480 772030
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Elin Sweijer
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London N8
Looking for a therapist can be an overwhelming experience. There is so much choice and so many words that may not make a lot of sense when you are just trying to find help. Still, searching for a therapist is a first big, brave step toward getting the help that you deserve. My name is Elin, a psychotherapeutic counsellor and certified coach. I work with survivors of sexual abuse, clients with neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism, international clients, people feeling stuck or struggling with depression or anxiety, intergenerational trauma, childhood experiences and attachment, always with an inclusion and diversity lens.
Looking for a therapist can be an overwhelming experience. There is so much choice and so many words that may not make a lot of sense when you are just trying to find help. Still, searching for a therapist is a first big, brave step toward getting the help that you deserve. My name is Elin, a psychotherapeutic counsellor and certified coach. I work with survivors of sexual abuse, clients with neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism, international clients, people feeling stuck or struggling with depression or anxiety, intergenerational trauma, childhood experiences and attachment, always with an inclusion and diversity lens.
020 4572 7442 View 020 4572 7442
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Dolores Forcadell
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
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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Sasha Louise
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
London SE3
As a CBT therapist I work with clients who suffer with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, emotional eating and more. CBT is a talk based therapy that uses techniques to help clients trapped in negative thought patterns, emotions and behaviours move to positive ones to improve the quality of day to day life. Through this work clients to better understand their thought process, navigate their emotions and emotional behaviours differently. As a couples therapist we work through the three pillars of communication, similarities and behaviours to reconnect, rebalance and renew relationships.
As a CBT therapist I work with clients who suffer with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, emotional eating and more. CBT is a talk based therapy that uses techniques to help clients trapped in negative thought patterns, emotions and behaviours move to positive ones to improve the quality of day to day life. Through this work clients to better understand their thought process, navigate their emotions and emotional behaviours differently. As a couples therapist we work through the three pillars of communication, similarities and behaviours to reconnect, rebalance and renew relationships.
020 4537 3010 View 020 4537 3010
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Vanessa Christie
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
London SW1W
Whatever may be troubling you, I welcome you to get in touch, to see how I can help you. I have particular experience of working with relationship and family issues and can offer specialised help with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. I have worked as a psychotherapist within an NHS service and I have experience of providing long term counselling to medical professionals. Alongside my private practice, I currently work as a counsellor at a leading drama school.
Whatever may be troubling you, I welcome you to get in touch, to see how I can help you. I have particular experience of working with relationship and family issues and can offer specialised help with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. I have worked as a psychotherapist within an NHS service and I have experience of providing long term counselling to medical professionals. Alongside my private practice, I currently work as a counsellor at a leading drama school.
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Courtney Hodgkiss
Psychotherapist, MBACP
London N5
I work with a wide variety of clients, on issues such as sexual assault and abuse, health anxiety, depression, loneliness, and trauma. Most clients come to me looking for a better understanding of why certain issues continue to create discomfort for them, or how to manage recurrent periods of anxiety and depression. I have worked with self-harm and identity, substance abuse and VAWG, with a specific trauma focused methodology based on trust and empathy. I specialise in working with life-limiting and chronic illness, disability and medical trauma and my own lived experience helps clients feel understood and supported by a peer.
I work with a wide variety of clients, on issues such as sexual assault and abuse, health anxiety, depression, loneliness, and trauma. Most clients come to me looking for a better understanding of why certain issues continue to create discomfort for them, or how to manage recurrent periods of anxiety and depression. I have worked with self-harm and identity, substance abuse and VAWG, with a specific trauma focused methodology based on trust and empathy. I specialise in working with life-limiting and chronic illness, disability and medical trauma and my own lived experience helps clients feel understood and supported by a peer.
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Heather Forrest
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
3 Endorsed
London WC1H
It’s a challenging thing to face lives difficulties alone. Get support to explore the pain and upset from your past and discover how you can live your life free from former difficulties.
It’s a challenging thing to face lives difficulties alone. Get support to explore the pain and upset from your past and discover how you can live your life free from former difficulties.
020 4538 2965 View 020 4538 2965
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Alex Black CBT Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
3 Endorsed
London SE21
I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and personal tutor (PG Dip CBT, Institute of Psychiatry) with extensive experience and a genuine passion for helping people struggling with anxiety, depression or both. Working in several NHS Trusts, a specialist bereavement service and private practice, I have worked supportively with many people to identify and break down negative cycles so they can move forward positively in their lives. I often integrate approaches which sit well with CBT, such as Compassion Focused Therapy or ACT, to tailor a course of therapy which will offer the best individual support.
I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and personal tutor (PG Dip CBT, Institute of Psychiatry) with extensive experience and a genuine passion for helping people struggling with anxiety, depression or both. Working in several NHS Trusts, a specialist bereavement service and private practice, I have worked supportively with many people to identify and break down negative cycles so they can move forward positively in their lives. I often integrate approaches which sit well with CBT, such as Compassion Focused Therapy or ACT, to tailor a course of therapy which will offer the best individual support.
020 3835 4902 View 020 3835 4902
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Dr Naomi Spokes
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London SW20
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). I offer skilled, compassionate, evidence-based support to people who find themselves in distress or at a point in their lives when they would like to speak to a trained professional. Whilst I specialise in approaches that are interested in how our early experiences can shape and influence how we relate to ourselves and others, I draw on my knowledge and skills from different psychological therapies in an integrative way to ensure I tailor sessions to suit your needs.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). I offer skilled, compassionate, evidence-based support to people who find themselves in distress or at a point in their lives when they would like to speak to a trained professional. Whilst I specialise in approaches that are interested in how our early experiences can shape and influence how we relate to ourselves and others, I draw on my knowledge and skills from different psychological therapies in an integrative way to ensure I tailor sessions to suit your needs.
020 3962 2483 View 020 3962 2483
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Silvia Pellanda
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
London SW1W
Hello, and welcome to my page. I am a Transactional Analysis psychotherapist. I work in a relational framework, both short and long-term. Occasionally, we need extra support for this to happen, and this is where our work will start. It all sounds easy, yet having the courage to begin therapy might be one of the most challenging steps you will take. In my practice, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore the issues that make you feel anxious and distressed.
Hello, and welcome to my page. I am a Transactional Analysis psychotherapist. I work in a relational framework, both short and long-term. Occasionally, we need extra support for this to happen, and this is where our work will start. It all sounds easy, yet having the courage to begin therapy might be one of the most challenging steps you will take. In my practice, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore the issues that make you feel anxious and distressed.
020 7101 2692 View 020 7101 2692

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Female Counsellors

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.