Women's Issues Counselling in Macclesfield

Lucy Faring
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
You look like you're holding it together on the outside. But inside something feels off. You're capable, thoughtful, used to being relied on but you feel anxious, empty, overwhelmed and misunderstood. Perhaps you’re questioning your direction, identity, or going through a loss or change. You’re worried about how others perceive you and want to understand why you fall back on the same patterns in relationships that lead to frustration, withdrawal or low self-esteem. You might be living by a set of rules you never consciously wrote and it’s driving self-doubt, guilt, or overthinking to the point you can’t switch off.
You look like you're holding it together on the outside. But inside something feels off. You're capable, thoughtful, used to being relied on but you feel anxious, empty, overwhelmed and misunderstood. Perhaps you’re questioning your direction, identity, or going through a loss or change. You’re worried about how others perceive you and want to understand why you fall back on the same patterns in relationships that lead to frustration, withdrawal or low self-esteem. You might be living by a set of rules you never consciously wrote and it’s driving self-doubt, guilt, or overthinking to the point you can’t switch off.
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Caro Lee
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether you’re dealing with anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, estrangement, family issues, identity, loneliness, menopause, mortality, powerlessness, relationships, or simply want to talk things through, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re feeling, and how you can manage it. We’re all different and we all need to find our own way. I can help you do that. The world throws a lot at us, and expects a lot of us. And, very often, we expect a lot of ourselves too. For many of us, it can help to talk through what we’re dealing with, to help us understand what’s going on and find a way forward.
Whether you’re dealing with anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, estrangement, family issues, identity, loneliness, menopause, mortality, powerlessness, relationships, or simply want to talk things through, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re feeling, and how you can manage it. We’re all different and we all need to find our own way. I can help you do that. The world throws a lot at us, and expects a lot of us. And, very often, we expect a lot of ourselves too. For many of us, it can help to talk through what we’re dealing with, to help us understand what’s going on and find a way forward.
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Jane Elizabeth Taylor
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you finding life difficult right now? I can help and support you with this. Life can be challenging, feel really tough and leave us with a sense of helplessness and despair. Issues or problems in life can trigger anxiety, overthinking, depression and can impact self esteem. Are you feeling under pressure to deliver what's expected of you? Or perhaps you are having difficulties with relationships and would like to improve your personal /professional relationships. I am an experienced, BACP registered, Integrative Counsellor and can provide you with a high quality service which is tailored to your individual needs .
Are you finding life difficult right now? I can help and support you with this. Life can be challenging, feel really tough and leave us with a sense of helplessness and despair. Issues or problems in life can trigger anxiety, overthinking, depression and can impact self esteem. Are you feeling under pressure to deliver what's expected of you? Or perhaps you are having difficulties with relationships and would like to improve your personal /professional relationships. I am an experienced, BACP registered, Integrative Counsellor and can provide you with a high quality service which is tailored to your individual needs .
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Dr Ella Solomon
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
To others you may seem as though you are coping, whilst internally feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you are adjusting to the impact of illness, fertility difficulties, pregnancy or menopause, or navigating major life transitions, while feeling the pressure of needing to hold everything together for others. I primarily work with women experiencing these challenges. I am a Clinical Psychologist with over eight years’ experience across NHS and charity settings, including specialist health psychology services. I run a small independent online practice, Pathways Clinical Psychology offering online therapy.
To others you may seem as though you are coping, whilst internally feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you are adjusting to the impact of illness, fertility difficulties, pregnancy or menopause, or navigating major life transitions, while feeling the pressure of needing to hold everything together for others. I primarily work with women experiencing these challenges. I am a Clinical Psychologist with over eight years’ experience across NHS and charity settings, including specialist health psychology services. I run a small independent online practice, Pathways Clinical Psychology offering online therapy.
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Ellie Bashforth, MBACP
Counsellor, MBACP
I’m Ellie, I have a natural caring and empathetic nature with a genuine heartfelt desire to help people, like you, to overcome their struggles and the pain and stress they cause. The impact of speaking to a professional like me, of being able to be completely honest and say “out loud” within a confidential and safe space, exactly how you really feel, cannot be underestimated. It helps us gain a better understanding of how we feel and see ourselves and explore what we need to move forward. Available in Poynton and Bollington with Walk and Talk option
I’m Ellie, I have a natural caring and empathetic nature with a genuine heartfelt desire to help people, like you, to overcome their struggles and the pain and stress they cause. The impact of speaking to a professional like me, of being able to be completely honest and say “out loud” within a confidential and safe space, exactly how you really feel, cannot be underestimated. It helps us gain a better understanding of how we feel and see ourselves and explore what we need to move forward. Available in Poynton and Bollington with Walk and Talk option
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Claire Wolterink
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, overwhelm, people-pleasing, or difficult relationships? When you are constantly putting everyone else's needs first, or carrying the weight of past trauma, it is so easy to lose your own voice in the noise. You don't have to carry this heavy burden alone. I offer a calm, trauma-informed space for women to process difficult feelings, release the pressure to fix everything, and rebuild genuine confidence in yourself. You deserve a space where your needs truly come first.
Feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, overwhelm, people-pleasing, or difficult relationships? When you are constantly putting everyone else's needs first, or carrying the weight of past trauma, it is so easy to lose your own voice in the noise. You don't have to carry this heavy burden alone. I offer a calm, trauma-informed space for women to process difficult feelings, release the pressure to fix everything, and rebuild genuine confidence in yourself. You deserve a space where your needs truly come first.
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As a distinguished Life Coach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, & Person-Centred Counsellor registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), I blend advanced Coaching & Counselling modalities, including the transformative power of mindset coaching, to offer a personalised & bespoke experience tailored to your unique needs. My approach is integral to who you are. My client-centred, trauma informed, empathetic, inclusive, & solution-focused work creates a thought-provoking partnership, assisting you in recognising your blind spots & challenges to unlock your full potential.
As a distinguished Life Coach, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, & Person-Centred Counsellor registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), I blend advanced Coaching & Counselling modalities, including the transformative power of mindset coaching, to offer a personalised & bespoke experience tailored to your unique needs. My approach is integral to who you are. My client-centred, trauma informed, empathetic, inclusive, & solution-focused work creates a thought-provoking partnership, assisting you in recognising your blind spots & challenges to unlock your full potential.
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Hannah Green
Counsellor, MBBS, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with young people (11+) and adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in repeating patterns. You might appear to be coping on the outside while feeling anxious, self-critical, or disconnected within. Clients often come wanting to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, or find a different way forward. Together, we create a space to explore what’s going on at your pace, helping you build self-awareness, make sense of your experiences, and feel less alone.
I work with young people (11+) and adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in repeating patterns. You might appear to be coping on the outside while feeling anxious, self-critical, or disconnected within. Clients often come wanting to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, or find a different way forward. Together, we create a space to explore what’s going on at your pace, helping you build self-awareness, make sense of your experiences, and feel less alone.
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Dr Charlotte Hazeldine-Baker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
At times life can feel overwhelming and emotions can feel like they are getting too much for us to manage. I'm Charlotte, an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist trained to offer you the support you need to explore and address these feelings. I will work alongside you in a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental manner to help you to explore your difficulties and to help you gain confidence in how to live your life with less distress. Our sessions together will provide you with a space to allow you to really open up about the things that are on your mind, in a confidential and supportive environment.
At times life can feel overwhelming and emotions can feel like they are getting too much for us to manage. I'm Charlotte, an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist trained to offer you the support you need to explore and address these feelings. I will work alongside you in a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental manner to help you to explore your difficulties and to help you gain confidence in how to live your life with less distress. Our sessions together will provide you with a space to allow you to really open up about the things that are on your mind, in a confidential and supportive environment.
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Maisa Garcia Fernandez
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Not everyone has the same approach to life's problems such as personal and psychosexual relationships, grief, loss, bereavement, illness and stress, nor to the typical challenges of family relationships. The context of culture, ethnicity, race, gender, class, sexual orientation and spiritual beliefs influence the ways in which we view the world and how the world views us. I work with couples and families, children, teens and individuals, to resolve issues in a way that is sensitive to their culture and context; and together we develop solutions that are congruent with their values. I like to work from a strengths based orientation
Not everyone has the same approach to life's problems such as personal and psychosexual relationships, grief, loss, bereavement, illness and stress, nor to the typical challenges of family relationships. The context of culture, ethnicity, race, gender, class, sexual orientation and spiritual beliefs influence the ways in which we view the world and how the world views us. I work with couples and families, children, teens and individuals, to resolve issues in a way that is sensitive to their culture and context; and together we develop solutions that are congruent with their values. I like to work from a strengths based orientation
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Shani-Marie Willow Wellbeing
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Are you looking for a safe space to explore your feelings, heal wounds and build your resilience to whatever life may present? Hello, I’m Shani (pronounced Shaynee). I am a registered member of the BACP and follow the Person-Centred model of counselling, meaning I believe that everyone has the ability to rebuild themselves and flourish. I am also a qualified British School of Meditation Teacher meaning I can offer alternative ways to manage stress, tune into your inner calm and ultimately, find peace in your life.
Are you looking for a safe space to explore your feelings, heal wounds and build your resilience to whatever life may present? Hello, I’m Shani (pronounced Shaynee). I am a registered member of the BACP and follow the Person-Centred model of counselling, meaning I believe that everyone has the ability to rebuild themselves and flourish. I am also a qualified British School of Meditation Teacher meaning I can offer alternative ways to manage stress, tune into your inner calm and ultimately, find peace in your life.
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Waulkmill Therapy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Online Only
I support adults who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, low self esteem, stress, relationship issues or significant life changes. Often, clients seek therapy when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Through an integrative approach and EMDR where appropriate, I help clients understand their experiences, build resilience and create meaningful, positive change.
I support adults who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, low self esteem, stress, relationship issues or significant life changes. Often, clients seek therapy when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Through an integrative approach and EMDR where appropriate, I help clients understand their experiences, build resilience and create meaningful, positive change.
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Linda Hayward
Counsellor, MBACP
I believe that when we’re free of emotional and psychological problems, we are able to live our lives to the fullest and reach our potential, for a life without limits. By looking after our mental health, we naturally improve the quality of our life. Good mental health, strengthens and supports our ability to maintain good physical health.
I believe that when we’re free of emotional and psychological problems, we are able to live our lives to the fullest and reach our potential, for a life without limits. By looking after our mental health, we naturally improve the quality of our life. Good mental health, strengthens and supports our ability to maintain good physical health.
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Liz Foley
Counsellor, MBACP
SPACE is an organisation creating a space for change, health and wellbeing through a variety of services. All of which can offer you a safe and confidential space within which to think, feel and explore whatever it is you may be facing.
SPACE is an organisation creating a space for change, health and wellbeing through a variety of services. All of which can offer you a safe and confidential space within which to think, feel and explore whatever it is you may be facing.
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Laura Mamczur
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
I have 22 years’ experience working within mental health services, both NHS and the private sector. I have full BABCP accreditations in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy with specialisms in Child and Adolescent Therapy. I offer specialist psychological therapy for anxiety disorders, depression, eating difficulties, O.C.D, trauma, addiction, self-injury, sleep problems, children’s behaviour, neurodiversity for both adults and young people. All interventions offered are evidence based and recommended in the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance.
I have 22 years’ experience working within mental health services, both NHS and the private sector. I have full BABCP accreditations in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy with specialisms in Child and Adolescent Therapy. I offer specialist psychological therapy for anxiety disorders, depression, eating difficulties, O.C.D, trauma, addiction, self-injury, sleep problems, children’s behaviour, neurodiversity for both adults and young people. All interventions offered are evidence based and recommended in the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidance.
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Helen Dewhurst
Counsellor, MBACP
Maybe you are struggling with life challenges but feeling hesitant or daunted about reaching out for support and wonder whether anxiety, low mood, anger, grief or rumination over past events is just something that you must learn to live with. Maybe a loss or a bereavement has left you wondering who you are now, leaving you feeling overwhelmed or ‘stuck’. Or maybe you feel bad about the strength of your feelings and tell yourself that ‘others have it worse’, therefore minimizing or trivialising your own distress. Perhaps you feel tethered to a past that is full of 'what ifs' and regrets or you are fearful about an uncertain future.
Maybe you are struggling with life challenges but feeling hesitant or daunted about reaching out for support and wonder whether anxiety, low mood, anger, grief or rumination over past events is just something that you must learn to live with. Maybe a loss or a bereavement has left you wondering who you are now, leaving you feeling overwhelmed or ‘stuck’. Or maybe you feel bad about the strength of your feelings and tell yourself that ‘others have it worse’, therefore minimizing or trivialising your own distress. Perhaps you feel tethered to a past that is full of 'what ifs' and regrets or you are fearful about an uncertain future.
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Sam Hughes Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Hello If you want a confidential, welcoming non – judgemental space to make sense of what is troubling you please get in touch. I offer a free 30-minute initial consultation to see if you think we will work well together. Sessions can be face to face, on line, on the telephone or we could go for a walk together. Alternatively, if you prefer we could choose a quiet spot outside to sit and talk. I work with you individually or with you and your partner, helping you to fully explore issues and improve your situation. You will rediscover your strengths in a supportive environment to help you move forward with confidence.
Hello If you want a confidential, welcoming non – judgemental space to make sense of what is troubling you please get in touch. I offer a free 30-minute initial consultation to see if you think we will work well together. Sessions can be face to face, on line, on the telephone or we could go for a walk together. Alternatively, if you prefer we could choose a quiet spot outside to sit and talk. I work with you individually or with you and your partner, helping you to fully explore issues and improve your situation. You will rediscover your strengths in a supportive environment to help you move forward with confidence.
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Liz Boyd
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
If you are reading this and you’ve found me it might be because you don't quite feel like yourself any more, you're coping but feel exhausted or peri is kicking your behind. I understand. I offer counselling for women experiencing the emotional and psychological effects of perimenopause, menopause and post menopause in Buxton, Macclesfield and online. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, especially if you're used to managing things on your own. Sometimes people come to therapy because something in life has become difficult, and sometimes it's simply a sense that they want to understand themselves more deeply.
If you are reading this and you’ve found me it might be because you don't quite feel like yourself any more, you're coping but feel exhausted or peri is kicking your behind. I understand. I offer counselling for women experiencing the emotional and psychological effects of perimenopause, menopause and post menopause in Buxton, Macclesfield and online. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, especially if you're used to managing things on your own. Sometimes people come to therapy because something in life has become difficult, and sometimes it's simply a sense that they want to understand themselves more deeply.
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Paula Charnley
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi I’m Paula I qualified with a Masters in Counselling Psychotherapy in 2017. Since then, I’ve also trained in Couples Counselling. My basis of therapy is Person Centred, which means that I take cues from you to guide the process, so that there is no hurry to talk about things until you feel ready. My all-round approach is integrative as I incorporate connection with your mind, body and spirit into our Talking Therapy sessions. Perhaps your first query is; “Do I need Counselling?”. It’s a very common thought. Whether you are feeling confused, unsure, stuck, overflowing with emotions or numb, you are now in the right place.
Hi I’m Paula I qualified with a Masters in Counselling Psychotherapy in 2017. Since then, I’ve also trained in Couples Counselling. My basis of therapy is Person Centred, which means that I take cues from you to guide the process, so that there is no hurry to talk about things until you feel ready. My all-round approach is integrative as I incorporate connection with your mind, body and spirit into our Talking Therapy sessions. Perhaps your first query is; “Do I need Counselling?”. It’s a very common thought. Whether you are feeling confused, unsure, stuck, overflowing with emotions or numb, you are now in the right place.
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Linda Szekely
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello. My name is Linda and I am a qualified supervisor and Psychotherapist. I understand how hard it is to reach out for help, but through support and guidance things can change. If you are struggling to come to terms with something, or feel stressed, anxious, or feel like you are facing a challenge that you need support with, then please do get in touch. I have over 10 years’ experience of working with children, teenagers, and adults, with a variety of difficulties.
Hello. My name is Linda and I am a qualified supervisor and Psychotherapist. I understand how hard it is to reach out for help, but through support and guidance things can change. If you are struggling to come to terms with something, or feel stressed, anxious, or feel like you are facing a challenge that you need support with, then please do get in touch. I have over 10 years’ experience of working with children, teenagers, and adults, with a variety of difficulties.
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Women's Issues Counsellors
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.