Female Counselling in Manchester

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Sue Antrobus
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
In addition to working with women who have experienced trauma, I work with women to provide relief from: feelings of sadness and hopelessness; overwhelming feelings of anger and aggression; misuse of alcohol, drugs or food; disordered eating; anxiety; stress; irritability; feeling stuck in challenging transitions/decisions; suicidal thinking.
Hello! I specialise in working with women who have depression, anxiety, stress, anger issues, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, or who wish to explore and deal with trauma or abuse from their past and the impact it is having on their lives today. I have expertise in and I am certified in the clinical treatment of clients who present with complex psychological trauma. I believe the key to healing is in supporting you to transform how your mind, body and soul remembers what has happened to you. This involves bringing to consciousness your patterns and supporting you to heal, change and grow.
0161 850 3558
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Manchester M2
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Olivia Penn Online Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I specialise in working with women on a range of experiences, including anxiety, depression, body image and self-esteem, relationship challenges, highly sensitive personality, menstrual cycles, PMS, quarter-life crisis.
Does This Feel Familiar?​​ Maybe you feel like the floor has disappeared from underneath you and you've been free-falling for a while. You may experience a clenching sensation in your chest or stomach that you label as anxiety or depression. There may be a fear of losing control of your life or yourself, and a persistent sense of being on high alert to danger or rejection, leaving you feeling emotionally drained. A mental fog may prevent you from staying on task or fully engaging in your life, making it challenging to stay present with the people you love and care for. Maybe you are consumed with self-loathing towards your body.
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Manchester M15
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Robina Kausar
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As a Pakistani Muslim woman , I offer you a safe space to explore your thoughts and experiences.
Hi! Thank you for visiting my profile. Whether you are working on short term goals or making longer term changes: you have started a journey that I want to be a part of. Particularly if you have experienced issues around intersectionality, identity, trauma or if you have felt othered as a student of colour on a counselling/psychology course. I provide a safe virtual space of acceptance, empathy, patience and understanding for all. I invite you to book a free chat to help us see if we connect, and if online/telephone therapy is for you. Please contact me via email rather than phone, and note I am only insured for UK citizens.
01457 601811
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Manchester M16
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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 you if you have: difficulties with trauma, identity, feeling lost, relationship difficulties, if you are a digital nomad, feeling isolated, anxiety and work related stress. 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
020 3879 4706
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Manchester M4
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Sarah Edge
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
My name is Sarah, and I am an experienced perinatal specialist Counsellor and Psychotherapist (BACP Accredited). I work with women in all life stages, with a particular focus on pregnancy, postpartum mental health and life transitions. I appreciate that cost, access to any, or regular childcare, other caring duties, employment and other factors may limit your ability to access therapy. I aim to provide a flexible and accessible service, to suit a range of needs. For all enquiries and for booking appointments, please email.
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Manchester M1
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Barbara Elizabeth Hann
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
You may be a woman who is struggling with depression, relationship problems, anxiety, low self-esteem, or simply a sense of emptiness. You may feel trapped in, or emerging from, an abusive relationship. You may have experienced a loss recently- death of a loved one, divorce, loss of a job, even ageing poses its own special challenges. I specialise in working with women in particular, including LGBGT clients, by telephone, video link, and online. I am able to be flexible in the way I work, and combine different methods to suit my clients. Working by telephone or online can be very helpful to clients who are unable to travel.
01243 200328
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Manchester M1
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Not accepting new clients
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Safe Space Psychology - Dr Stephanie Kelly
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with clients struggling with realtional and personality difficulties, cognitive impairment, offending behaviour, and other emotional and other psychological difficulties such as complex grief, low mood and anxiety. Working with male, female and non-binary clients, my aim is to personalise all therapeutic approaches to each individual client's specific needs. Over the years, I have worked in a wide variety of settings including acute and secure hospitals, community mental health services as well as in custodial settings with experience supporting adults, adolescents and families.
0191 743 0381
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Manchester M1
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Catherine Asta
Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified
Verified
A compassion driven Psychotherapist - with an unequivocal specialism in ‘Bringing Sparkle Back’ and an impassioned champion of women and their stories. Over the last 7 years I’ve worked with hundreds of women and have spent thousands and thousand of hours inside the minds of women . I’m UK based, Ilkley in Yorkshire to be precise, but with a global client base, and a featured expert across the BBC and the media. I am licensed to practice with the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (NCIP) and was awarded a Fellow in 2019 for outstanding commitment to my profession - www.catherineasta.com
01943 660554
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Manchester M1
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Mind Hubs
Psychotherapist, MSc, BPC
Verified
Verified
My desire is to see you thrive. I love supporting individuals on their journey of self-discovery. I provide weekly one to one psychotherapy in person from Euston and online. With over 15 years clinical experience, I started my career in addictions drug, alcohol & eating disorders. I worked for many years, with complex trauma & PTSD at one of the UK's largest NHS Foundation Trusts. For the last 5 years I have been in private practice, mostly with diverse women who prefer not to keep explain issues around race or culture. However, my trauma informed approach is suitable for all groups.
020 3893 3290
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Manchester M12
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Yasmine Khan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I support people from the UK and beyond, of diverse backgrounds, in particular mixed-race individuals, women and those who are highly sensitive.
Welcome. I offer a compassionate, heart-centred approach to existential crises. Our search for meaning and purpose, who we really are and why we are here often comes under the guise of other problems or illness. We may experience depression, anxiety, grief about our planet, shame, deep loneliness, identity concerns, suicidal feelings or quest for soul and and a spiritual path. During therapy, I can help you develop self-compassion and inner strength, so you can face difficulties while clarity and self-knowledge grow, leaving behind what is not supporting you and moving on to live your authentic self, your truth and your dreams.
01884 212230
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Manchester M1
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Kim Loliya
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I help women and non-binary people overcome trauma and abuse in order to feel safe again and thrive. If you're struggling with flashbacks, fluctuate between intense emotions and numbness and get triggered easily then therapy will help you to improve your mood, connect to your body and mind, and rediscover pleasure in daily life. Even if you have had therapy before, specialist trauma support will get you from where you are to where you want to be.
020 4538 9559
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Manchester M1
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Dr Liza Messing
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Many women , especially those who are ambitious, successful and driven, struggle with hidden distress and frustrations.
Are you are a high achieving woman but in spite of this struggle to feel joy, pleasure and pride and can feel low, frustrated, angry and stuck ? Do you find yourself appeasing, pleasing, or protecting others at your own expense ? Have you had enough of feeling like this ? I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience now specialising in supporting women to understand the road blocks that you encounter, to develop compassion for yourself and to find a path forward that allows you to begin to thrive.
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Manchester M1
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Abida Haroon
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
I have supported women who have experienced domestic abuse and supported them in their journey.
Sometimes life can be tough and talking about the challenges and struggles we go through with our loved ones can be even more difficult and it can leave us feeling isolated and lonely. Asking for help is not easy and if you have not experienced counselling before you may find your self asking the question, do i need counselling? If you feel the need to gain insight and self awareness than counselling is a safe place for you to start your journey of self healing. We are living in the time of uncertainty and many of us are feeling stressed and anxious.It can be helpful to talk to a professional who can provide an outside perspective.
01254 786538
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Manchester M1
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Maternity Holistic’s
Verified
Verified
As a midwife and birth trauma therapist I have realised that sadly most women who experience trauma through the childbearing experience aren’t getting the help they need. Instead this emotional wound is left unhealed and the consequence permeate through their thoughts, emotions, decisions and relationships. What would it feel like to truly let go of negative thoughts and emotions from your previous traumatic experience, get clarity and create space for a positive new future? How You Feel Matters - because pregnancy, birth and parenting are more than physical event.
01484 627118
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Manchester M1
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Blue River Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Dr Rima Lamba. I'm a feminist counselling psychologist with an interest in the unique experiences of women from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. I work closely with women who have struggled with self esteem & identity, relationship issues, difficulties in motherhood, life transitions, attachment and early trauma, and transgenerational trauma. I am particularly interested in the structural power differences that impact people, so I work closely on issues to do with patriarchy, race, culture and more. I also work with a team of therapists who can support clients, including adult families.
0161 696 1620
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Manchester M1
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Papillon Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
Hello. My name is Sara and my private female -led counselling practice aims to support women to move from struggle to freedom.  Through guided self-reflection and exploration you will learn to break free from unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour. Our work together will enable you to achieve a greater sense of clarity in your life and help you believe in yourself and trust in the decisions you make. ​I am passionate about sharing what I've learned from my own journey through loss, relationships and trauma, to empower other women who are also looking to live authentically and become the best version of themselves.
01257 449424
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Manchester M1
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Claire Feldman - Binge Eating Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you consumed by thoughts about food and weight? Maybe the more you control your eating, the more you binge? You know dieting doesn't work, but you don't know what to do? Maybe you overeat in secret or alone and feel guilty about it? Perhaps you feel like you've tried everything to no avail? Maybe you feel like you're continually sabotaging yourself? I understand how you feel. I struggled with disordered eating for years and at the time didn't know what to do or where to turn for help. I help women overcome their unhealthy relationships with food by addressing the root causes of emotional eating and binge eating.
01248 665952
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Manchester M1
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Angie McDonnell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I often serve creative and spiritual people, seekers and soul searchers. You may find yourself questioning your life purpose, struggling with day-to-day life, there may be blocks in the way of you fully expressing yourself, or making the choices your heart longs for. For your reassurance, I am a BACP Registered Counsellor with over 15 years of training and experience and a proven track record of supporting people. I serve both men and women online and also face-to-face in Altrincham WA14.
0161 509 6721
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Manchester M21
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Dr Ellayna Alice Green
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I have provided therapeutic support to people with various presentations including specializing in: psychosis, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma and LGBTQ+ issues. Across all of these settings and presentations, I often found core underlying themes of feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low, self-critical, stressed, depressed and burned out. Most people struggled to get their minds and bodies in a place of comfort and safety and therefore struggled to “do the work” necessary to recover. Most felt like they had tried everything and were frustrated at the lack of change or difference it made to their lives.
01707 830144
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Manchester M3
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Tammy Oluyori
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Many thanks for visiting my profile. I do understand how difficult it can sometimes be to admit to needing help and seeking the help that we need. This also makes it important that we find the right person who can offer the support needed. I am a Counselling psychologist with over 10 years experience working with children, adults and older adults in a variety of settings including the NHS and Private Practice. I am very passionate about helping people understand their experiences and helping them navigate the process of making positive and meaningful changes. Do get in touch to find out if I could be of help to you.
0161 524 0099
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Manchester M14
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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as 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 ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

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—both men and women—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.