Women's Issues Counselling in Maidstone

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Flamingo Therapies
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsettled by both personal experiences and the wider uncertainty of the world. They may be carrying the impact of trauma, abuse, addiction, loss, or long-term stress, while outwardly appearing to cope. Often they are seeking understanding rather than quick fixes — a safe, steady space to make sense of their feelings, feel less alone, and begin to reconnect with a sense of calm, meaning, and emotional stability.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsettled by both personal experiences and the wider uncertainty of the world. They may be carrying the impact of trauma, abuse, addiction, loss, or long-term stress, while outwardly appearing to cope. Often they are seeking understanding rather than quick fixes — a safe, steady space to make sense of their feelings, feel less alone, and begin to reconnect with a sense of calm, meaning, and emotional stability.
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When everyday life feels like a struggle, overwhelming or stuck, therapy can offer you a confidential place to be heard and opportunities for change. I am here to help you navigate a way toward the positive changes you desire with clarity, understanding and confidence. Together we set achievable goals tailored to meet your individual need, schedule and budget.
When everyday life feels like a struggle, overwhelming or stuck, therapy can offer you a confidential place to be heard and opportunities for change. I am here to help you navigate a way toward the positive changes you desire with clarity, understanding and confidence. Together we set achievable goals tailored to meet your individual need, schedule and budget.
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Caz Manchester
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Maidstone ME18
Hi, I'm Caroline I understand how daunting it can feel starting therapy, especially if this is your first time, or you find it difficult to open up. You might be struggling with your mental health, stress, low self esteem, family or relationship problems. Life can be challenging, with lots of changes, I provide a neutral supportive environment to help you work through your feelings and emotions, away from close family and friends in a confidential space to ensure you feel heard and are able to work towards change and healing, along with improved self awareness.
Hi, I'm Caroline I understand how daunting it can feel starting therapy, especially if this is your first time, or you find it difficult to open up. You might be struggling with your mental health, stress, low self esteem, family or relationship problems. Life can be challenging, with lots of changes, I provide a neutral supportive environment to help you work through your feelings and emotions, away from close family and friends in a confidential space to ensure you feel heard and are able to work towards change and healing, along with improved self awareness.
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AG Therapeutic Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Maidstone ME14
Hi I'm Alice, Does your anxiety or stress feel overwhelming and difficult to cope with? I specialise in helping clients to understand and manage their anxiety. Counselling empowers you and is life changing. I work with clients whose anxiety is a result of unresolved childhood issues, feeling' different', or have lost a sense of who they are. This impacts on relationships, self esteem, and health. I bring an experienced perspective to the difficulties clients have managing new situations or differences in culture, values, and beliefs. My clients express relief at releasing their shame, loss, or pain. As they heal, they move forward.
Hi I'm Alice, Does your anxiety or stress feel overwhelming and difficult to cope with? I specialise in helping clients to understand and manage their anxiety. Counselling empowers you and is life changing. I work with clients whose anxiety is a result of unresolved childhood issues, feeling' different', or have lost a sense of who they are. This impacts on relationships, self esteem, and health. I bring an experienced perspective to the difficulties clients have managing new situations or differences in culture, values, and beliefs. My clients express relief at releasing their shame, loss, or pain. As they heal, they move forward.
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Hannah Bunclark
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Maidstone ME15
Hey I'm Hannah, I'm pleased you've visited my page, the start of your journey. Having someone who truly listens can make all the difference when your trying to make sense of what life throws your way. My passion is to be that person-to walk beside you, offering support, understanding, and a safe place to navigate your journey towards healing and personal growth.
Hey I'm Hannah, I'm pleased you've visited my page, the start of your journey. Having someone who truly listens can make all the difference when your trying to make sense of what life throws your way. My passion is to be that person-to walk beside you, offering support, understanding, and a safe place to navigate your journey towards healing and personal growth.
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Neera Chaudhary
Counsellor, MBACP
Maidstone ME16
Waitlist for new clients
We all struggle at times and feel hard to find a way forward. When our minds won’t stop racing and we can’t find a way to move forward. I’m here to support you through these times. I offer a confidential, safe, and non-judgmental space, for you to share and explore what’s going on for you. Together we can look at making positive changes to make things more manageable. I work in a humanistic way, using an integrative style by adapting my therapy to what suits your needs. This could range from working on things in the present to working on trauma that has affected you from childhood.
We all struggle at times and feel hard to find a way forward. When our minds won’t stop racing and we can’t find a way to move forward. I’m here to support you through these times. I offer a confidential, safe, and non-judgmental space, for you to share and explore what’s going on for you. Together we can look at making positive changes to make things more manageable. I work in a humanistic way, using an integrative style by adapting my therapy to what suits your needs. This could range from working on things in the present to working on trauma that has affected you from childhood.
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Kat Blunt
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times, making us feel lonely, sad, anxious and stressed. Our thoughts can become unclear, tangled up and sometimes we just cannot stop overthinking. We can even isolate ourselves and feel like there is no way out. Counselling can be a safe and non-judgmental form of relating that might bring a positive change, more clarity and a deeper understanding of our feelings, thoughts and the ways we behave.
Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times, making us feel lonely, sad, anxious and stressed. Our thoughts can become unclear, tangled up and sometimes we just cannot stop overthinking. We can even isolate ourselves and feel like there is no way out. Counselling can be a safe and non-judgmental form of relating that might bring a positive change, more clarity and a deeper understanding of our feelings, thoughts and the ways we behave.
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Lucy Sands
Counsellor, MBACP
Maidstone ME17
Hello, I’m Lucy Sands and I send you the warmest welcome to my directory page. Navigating life’s ups and downs can be difficult alone, often leading to feeling stuck, unable to cope, overwhelmed and confused. Anxiety, panic attacks, depression and/or uncontrollable emotions, intrusive thoughts and OCD can have devastating impacts on everyday life. Professionally for many years I have offered a friendly, neuro-affirmative, down to earth counselling and psychotherapy service, grounded in the core values of openness, respectfulness and honesty.
Hello, I’m Lucy Sands and I send you the warmest welcome to my directory page. Navigating life’s ups and downs can be difficult alone, often leading to feeling stuck, unable to cope, overwhelmed and confused. Anxiety, panic attacks, depression and/or uncontrollable emotions, intrusive thoughts and OCD can have devastating impacts on everyday life. Professionally for many years I have offered a friendly, neuro-affirmative, down to earth counselling and psychotherapy service, grounded in the core values of openness, respectfulness and honesty.
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Amy Cumber
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Maidstone ME17
Life can evoke a variety of emotions and struggles. I work with individuals and couples across the UK remotely. I care passionately about the needs of my clients to empower you to move forwards in your life wherever you path is currently at. Life is sometimes full of difficulties and uncertainties we can feel overwhelmed by loss, trauma, body image, addictions, relationship issues and problems in our workplace or home life to name a few. I work in a non-judgmental supportive manner helping you to explore & understand your thoughts & emotions. I have some concession rates available on a sliding scale.
Life can evoke a variety of emotions and struggles. I work with individuals and couples across the UK remotely. I care passionately about the needs of my clients to empower you to move forwards in your life wherever you path is currently at. Life is sometimes full of difficulties and uncertainties we can feel overwhelmed by loss, trauma, body image, addictions, relationship issues and problems in our workplace or home life to name a few. I work in a non-judgmental supportive manner helping you to explore & understand your thoughts & emotions. I have some concession rates available on a sliding scale.
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Teresa Gibson
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Maidstone ME16
Would you (or your child) like to talk to someone about your feelings and concerns without them talking about their own experiences, giving you their opinions or leaving you feeling they don't really understand? This is where professional counselling can help. I know choosing a counsellor is difficult, there are many of us to choose from, but finding someone who is the 'right fit' is crucial for counselling to be effective. I appreciate that for some people it may be daunting to talk to someone who doesn't know them, and it can take time to build up trust in the counselling relationship but I will work at your pace.
Would you (or your child) like to talk to someone about your feelings and concerns without them talking about their own experiences, giving you their opinions or leaving you feeling they don't really understand? This is where professional counselling can help. I know choosing a counsellor is difficult, there are many of us to choose from, but finding someone who is the 'right fit' is crucial for counselling to be effective. I appreciate that for some people it may be daunting to talk to someone who doesn't know them, and it can take time to build up trust in the counselling relationship but I will work at your pace.
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Amy Hackworth
Counsellor, BACP
2 Endorsed
Maidstone ME17
I am a low cost, fully qualified counselling therapist based in Maidstone, Kent. I believe that everyone has the right to access mental health support, and this is why I stand by my low cost counselling fee. If you are looking for a Counselling Therapist that puts you at the heart of the process, allowing you to work at your own pace, please do get in touch. Being an integrative therapist means that I am able to offer personalised therapy by combining different counselling approaches to your session. I understand that everyone is different, therefore, I adapt my sessions to cater for my clients needs.
I am a low cost, fully qualified counselling therapist based in Maidstone, Kent. I believe that everyone has the right to access mental health support, and this is why I stand by my low cost counselling fee. If you are looking for a Counselling Therapist that puts you at the heart of the process, allowing you to work at your own pace, please do get in touch. Being an integrative therapist means that I am able to offer personalised therapy by combining different counselling approaches to your session. I understand that everyone is different, therefore, I adapt my sessions to cater for my clients needs.
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Sara-Jayne Dixon
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Maidstone ME15
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, lost or sad? Do you lack a sense of purpose? Is something holding you back from living the life you want to live? Life can be full of challenges and sometimes we need help to make sense of what is going on. Perhaps your past experiences are having an impact on you and are stopping you from being the person you want to be. I understand that life can be difficult at times. Having been through my own life struggles, I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help. Counselling has been a huge part of my own journey and after noticing how it helped me, I want to help others in the same way.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, lost or sad? Do you lack a sense of purpose? Is something holding you back from living the life you want to live? Life can be full of challenges and sometimes we need help to make sense of what is going on. Perhaps your past experiences are having an impact on you and are stopping you from being the person you want to be. I understand that life can be difficult at times. Having been through my own life struggles, I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help. Counselling has been a huge part of my own journey and after noticing how it helped me, I want to help others in the same way.
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Nwabisa Ewing
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Maidstone ME15
I work sensitively with adult clients across different cultural backgrounds, offering supervision, individual and couples therapeutic support. I work on a range of issues, including struggles with identity, personal development, painful childhood memories, life transitions, loss and grief, depression and anxiety, low sense of worth, relationship issues, work related issues, family related issues and more. I support couples in working through challenges they may be facing in their relationship, including difficulties with communication, difference, conflict, sex, dealing with affairs, meeting each other’s needs and more.
I work sensitively with adult clients across different cultural backgrounds, offering supervision, individual and couples therapeutic support. I work on a range of issues, including struggles with identity, personal development, painful childhood memories, life transitions, loss and grief, depression and anxiety, low sense of worth, relationship issues, work related issues, family related issues and more. I support couples in working through challenges they may be facing in their relationship, including difficulties with communication, difference, conflict, sex, dealing with affairs, meeting each other’s needs and more.
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Sara Louise Rivett
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Maidstone ME17
I’m a qualified psychotherapist offering affordable, confidential counselling & hypnotherapy for individuals who are ready to take that important step toward healing and growth. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, relationship issues, or just looking for a safe space to talk, I’m here to support you at your own pace. • Warm, compassionate, non-judgmental approach • Online and in-person sessions available •Sliding scale pricing to fit your budget I also specialise in •Antenatal & Postnatal Support • Birth Trauma Recovery •Hypnobirthing for Calm & Confident Births • Family & Relationship Counselling
I’m a qualified psychotherapist offering affordable, confidential counselling & hypnotherapy for individuals who are ready to take that important step toward healing and growth. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, relationship issues, or just looking for a safe space to talk, I’m here to support you at your own pace. • Warm, compassionate, non-judgmental approach • Online and in-person sessions available •Sliding scale pricing to fit your budget I also specialise in •Antenatal & Postnatal Support • Birth Trauma Recovery •Hypnobirthing for Calm & Confident Births • Family & Relationship Counselling
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Garry Ebrey
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Maidstone ME16
You might feel anxious, low, or stuck in patterns that no longer work. Relationships can feel strained, confidence may have faded, or past experiences still affect how you live now. You want to feel calmer, more secure, and able to manage life without constant worry. Many people seek counselling to understand themselves better and make lasting change. You’re looking for someone who listens without judgment and helps you explore what’s happening so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Integrative counselling in Maidstone helps you understand thoughts, manage anxiety, rebuild self-esteem, and restore balance in daily life
You might feel anxious, low, or stuck in patterns that no longer work. Relationships can feel strained, confidence may have faded, or past experiences still affect how you live now. You want to feel calmer, more secure, and able to manage life without constant worry. Many people seek counselling to understand themselves better and make lasting change. You’re looking for someone who listens without judgment and helps you explore what’s happening so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. Integrative counselling in Maidstone helps you understand thoughts, manage anxiety, rebuild self-esteem, and restore balance in daily life
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Rachel Perrett
Counsellor, MBACP
Maidstone ME14
Hello, I’m Rachel. Welcome! Reaching out for support isn’t a sign of weakness - it’s a courageous and empowering choice and I’m so glad you’ve taken the first step in seeking help. Whether you’re feeling anxious, experiencing low self-esteem or struggling to keep all the plates spinning - I’m here to help. Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I believe it can be a transformative experience and can lead to a happy and healthier YOU.
Hello, I’m Rachel. Welcome! Reaching out for support isn’t a sign of weakness - it’s a courageous and empowering choice and I’m so glad you’ve taken the first step in seeking help. Whether you’re feeling anxious, experiencing low self-esteem or struggling to keep all the plates spinning - I’m here to help. Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I believe it can be a transformative experience and can lead to a happy and healthier YOU.
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Beccy Jackson
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Helping make sense of your world. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or struggling to make sense of life right now? Perhaps you’re finding it hard to trust your own judgment, struggling with low self-esteem, or carrying the impact of a negative or abusive relationship. If so, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to face it alone either. As a qualified Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor, I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. Sessions are available via telephone, online video, or live chat (Teams) — whichever feels best for you.
Helping make sense of your world. Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or struggling to make sense of life right now? Perhaps you’re finding it hard to trust your own judgment, struggling with low self-esteem, or carrying the impact of a negative or abusive relationship. If so, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to face it alone either. As a qualified Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor, I offer a safe, confidential, and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. Sessions are available via telephone, online video, or live chat (Teams) — whichever feels best for you.
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Karen Lambert
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Maidstone ME18
Qualified counsellor and trainee supervisor (offered low-cost supervision in person and online while training). Over the years, this is what I have heard from many of my clients: - they want to feel less anxious - they want to worry less about what people think about them - they want to improve their relationships - they want to feel comfortable saying no - they want to talk through their grief so they can enjoy life again - they want to work out why they feel so angry - they want to cope with life better.
Qualified counsellor and trainee supervisor (offered low-cost supervision in person and online while training). Over the years, this is what I have heard from many of my clients: - they want to feel less anxious - they want to worry less about what people think about them - they want to improve their relationships - they want to feel comfortable saying no - they want to talk through their grief so they can enjoy life again - they want to work out why they feel so angry - they want to cope with life better.
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Mihaela Marian
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Maidstone ME15
My name is Mihaela and I am a therapeutic counsellor, dedicated to helping you navigate your healing journey. I firmly believe that we all possess an incredible capacity to overcome any obstacles or struggles, we just need a safe space to express whatever is going on for us. Healing is not just moving past pain but embracing it, learning from it and transforming it into strength. For almost 20 years I have supported people within the different roles I held in health and social care field, to live a meaningful life, becoming a therapist it was a natural step.
My name is Mihaela and I am a therapeutic counsellor, dedicated to helping you navigate your healing journey. I firmly believe that we all possess an incredible capacity to overcome any obstacles or struggles, we just need a safe space to express whatever is going on for us. Healing is not just moving past pain but embracing it, learning from it and transforming it into strength. For almost 20 years I have supported people within the different roles I held in health and social care field, to live a meaningful life, becoming a therapist it was a natural step.
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Jane Collings
Counsellor, MBACP
Maidstone ME14
Are you feeling worried, stuck, or held back by something that happened in the past? Maybe you feel inadequate in some way, or self conscious. Whatever your problem I'm here to help you feel better about yourself, and more deserving of the life you really want. It's surprising what can be achieved by simply devoting time to talking about your problems with someone who is trained to help you reflect. I'm an integrative counsellor which means that while we mainly talk about the here and now, I sometimes invite you to talk about your past too, in order for you to identify patterns - Your unique experiences effect how you see life.
Are you feeling worried, stuck, or held back by something that happened in the past? Maybe you feel inadequate in some way, or self conscious. Whatever your problem I'm here to help you feel better about yourself, and more deserving of the life you really want. It's surprising what can be achieved by simply devoting time to talking about your problems with someone who is trained to help you reflect. I'm an integrative counsellor which means that while we mainly talk about the here and now, I sometimes invite you to talk about your past too, in order for you to identify patterns - Your unique experiences effect how you see life.
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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.