Women's Issues Counselling in Manchester

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Sue Antrobus
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
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.
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 View 0161 850 3558
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Valentina Cerutti
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Couples therapy with me offers you a safe, non-judgmental space to reconnect and rediscover passion. Whether you're navigating conflict or change, sexual desire differences, recovering from infidelity or rebuilding intimacy and trust, let’s work together to create lasting connection. I work with people of all sexual orientations and non monogamous/polyam relationships.
Couples therapy with me offers you a safe, non-judgmental space to reconnect and rediscover passion. Whether you're navigating conflict or change, sexual desire differences, recovering from infidelity or rebuilding intimacy and trust, let’s work together to create lasting connection. I work with people of all sexual orientations and non monogamous/polyam relationships.
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Sanaa Hyder
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol
Online Only
Hello and Welcome! I’m Sanaa, a Chartered Psychologist, and a Health Psychologist in-training. I have been studying and working within the field of Psychology for over 15 years. I provide therapy under the supervision of a HCPC registered Health Psychologist. If you are looking for psychological support for hormonal health symptoms, such as those related to PMS, PMDD, endometriosis, heavy bleeding, perimenopause or menopause, it would be my privilege to work with you. Fatigue, pain, mood fluctuations, relationship issues, overwhelm and stress can be debilitating and affect many of us and our families.
Hello and Welcome! I’m Sanaa, a Chartered Psychologist, and a Health Psychologist in-training. I have been studying and working within the field of Psychology for over 15 years. I provide therapy under the supervision of a HCPC registered Health Psychologist. If you are looking for psychological support for hormonal health symptoms, such as those related to PMS, PMDD, endometriosis, heavy bleeding, perimenopause or menopause, it would be my privilege to work with you. Fatigue, pain, mood fluctuations, relationship issues, overwhelm and stress can be debilitating and affect many of us and our families.
0161 524 0754 View 0161 524 0754
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Lori Parker
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
You might be someone who feels deeply, notices cyclical shifts in your mood and energy, or feels overwhelmed by experiences that others seem to cope with more easily. Perhaps you’re struggling with PMS or PMDD, navigating fertility challenges or other reproductive experiences, or you’re just trying to make sense of how your hormones, sensitivity, identity, or neurodivergence impact your mental health. Maybe you’ve spent years feeling misunderstood, disconnected from your body, or unsure where you truly belong, and are now looking for a therapeutic space where all of you is welcomed and respected.
You might be someone who feels deeply, notices cyclical shifts in your mood and energy, or feels overwhelmed by experiences that others seem to cope with more easily. Perhaps you’re struggling with PMS or PMDD, navigating fertility challenges or other reproductive experiences, or you’re just trying to make sense of how your hormones, sensitivity, identity, or neurodivergence impact your mental health. Maybe you’ve spent years feeling misunderstood, disconnected from your body, or unsure where you truly belong, and are now looking for a therapeutic space where all of you is welcomed and respected.
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Miriam Gilmore
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
Is this what life was supposed to feel like? Perhaps you’ve hit some milestones - but now you're at a crossroads. Maybe you're questioning your career, struggling with your old friendships, processing a break-up, or just feeling like something is missing? You can’t shake the nagging feeling that life wasn’t supposed to feel like this. If you're feeling this way, then I can help you. Together we might work on: Decision-paralysis. Reduce feelings of 'stuckness'. Ease anxiety about time (running out or being wasted). Let go of comparison. So that you can feel clear about your future, and confident to start living your life again!
Is this what life was supposed to feel like? Perhaps you’ve hit some milestones - but now you're at a crossroads. Maybe you're questioning your career, struggling with your old friendships, processing a break-up, or just feeling like something is missing? You can’t shake the nagging feeling that life wasn’t supposed to feel like this. If you're feeling this way, then I can help you. Together we might work on: Decision-paralysis. Reduce feelings of 'stuckness'. Ease anxiety about time (running out or being wasted). Let go of comparison. So that you can feel clear about your future, and confident to start living your life again!
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Amna Rahim
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You’re someone others depend on, the one who keeps things moving, holds things together, and rarely lets things drop. From the outside, you seem capable and in control. But internally, it can feel heavier than it looks. You might find yourself overthinking, stretched, or quietly carrying more than anyone realises.
You’re someone others depend on, the one who keeps things moving, holds things together, and rarely lets things drop. From the outside, you seem capable and in control. But internally, it can feel heavier than it looks. You might find yourself overthinking, stretched, or quietly carrying more than anyone realises.
0161 694 8109 View 0161 694 8109
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Rosa Campos-Fernandez
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello! I am a friendly, down-to-earth therapist, passionate about the healing work of psychotherapy. Whether you are coming to therapy because of emotional, social or mental heath issues, I am always interested in listening to your own particular story, helping you gain a greater understanding of yourself an achieve a greater sense of well being. Alongside my formal training, I draw from a broad life experience including motherhood, growing up abroad and a career as a professional orchestral musician for the past 20 years, as well as my own therapeutic journey.
Hello! I am a friendly, down-to-earth therapist, passionate about the healing work of psychotherapy. Whether you are coming to therapy because of emotional, social or mental heath issues, I am always interested in listening to your own particular story, helping you gain a greater understanding of yourself an achieve a greater sense of well being. Alongside my formal training, I draw from a broad life experience including motherhood, growing up abroad and a career as a professional orchestral musician for the past 20 years, as well as my own therapeutic journey.
01457 600804 View 01457 600804
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Louisa Watts
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you stuck? Tired of feeling that no matter what you try (the cold dips, the yoga, maybe even the talk therapy) you still feel numb? Do you feel that there must be more to life but feel uncertain of how to get there? Perhaps aware of the patterns that keep you stuck but unable to break them? Somatic therapy could be the path back home to yourself. I have supported hundreds of clients through their underworld journey’s; healing the wounds that are keeping them stuck, reconnecting with their own unique source of wisdom and creativity and reclaiming a life full of vitality and aliveness.
Are you stuck? Tired of feeling that no matter what you try (the cold dips, the yoga, maybe even the talk therapy) you still feel numb? Do you feel that there must be more to life but feel uncertain of how to get there? Perhaps aware of the patterns that keep you stuck but unable to break them? Somatic therapy could be the path back home to yourself. I have supported hundreds of clients through their underworld journey’s; healing the wounds that are keeping them stuck, reconnecting with their own unique source of wisdom and creativity and reclaiming a life full of vitality and aliveness.
07723 451684 View 07723 451684
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Dr Lisa Keegan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
What I love most about this work is the chance to really connect with people-understanding who you are, what you've been through, and what you long for. Therapy, is a space where we gently explore your inner world together, making room for clarity, calm, and meaningful change. I work with clients who experience a range of psychological challenges including:Depression; anxiety; PTSD; trauma; stress; phobia; relationship issues; interpersonal difficulties; work stress; grief & bereavement; sleep wake issues; addictive behaviours; health anxiety; pain; birth trauma; post-natal depression; problems with self-esteem and confidence.
What I love most about this work is the chance to really connect with people-understanding who you are, what you've been through, and what you long for. Therapy, is a space where we gently explore your inner world together, making room for clarity, calm, and meaningful change. I work with clients who experience a range of psychological challenges including:Depression; anxiety; PTSD; trauma; stress; phobia; relationship issues; interpersonal difficulties; work stress; grief & bereavement; sleep wake issues; addictive behaviours; health anxiety; pain; birth trauma; post-natal depression; problems with self-esteem and confidence.
01924 943830 View 01924 943830
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Black Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
Black Psychotherapy is a Black and Global Majority mental health service based in Brixton and online, providing culturally attuned, low-cost therapy to individuals, couples and groups. We work with all mental health concerns and we specialise in supporting clients with the impact of racism, racial trauma, migration and intergenerational trauma. We're a multi-faith team of practitioners and we welcome those with multiple marginalised identities such as LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent and those with disabilities and chronic illness.
Black Psychotherapy is a Black and Global Majority mental health service based in Brixton and online, providing culturally attuned, low-cost therapy to individuals, couples and groups. We work with all mental health concerns and we specialise in supporting clients with the impact of racism, racial trauma, migration and intergenerational trauma. We're a multi-faith team of practitioners and we welcome those with multiple marginalised identities such as LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent and those with disabilities and chronic illness.
020 4538 9559 View 020 4538 9559
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Tanya Wardle
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I offer warm, personalised and sensitive therapy for women seeking to overcome strong negative emotions and trauma surrounding infertility, miscarriage, a difficult pregnancy, late term loss, a traumatic birth or postnatal period. Specifically women reach out to me when they are experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, flashbacks, loss of enjoyment, intrusive thoughts, sleep disturbances, feeling stuck, emotional overwhelm, emotional instability and sometimes, relationship struggles that can result from living with such difficult symptoms.
I offer warm, personalised and sensitive therapy for women seeking to overcome strong negative emotions and trauma surrounding infertility, miscarriage, a difficult pregnancy, late term loss, a traumatic birth or postnatal period. Specifically women reach out to me when they are experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, flashbacks, loss of enjoyment, intrusive thoughts, sleep disturbances, feeling stuck, emotional overwhelm, emotional instability and sometimes, relationship struggles that can result from living with such difficult symptoms.
01484 627118 View 01484 627118
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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.
01538 712524 View 01538 712524
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Harmonia Psychology Solutions
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
My work focuses on trauma, anxiety, stress, and the lasting effects of adversity across the lifespan. I am especially interested in how earlier experiences, attachment patterns, and current demands shape emotional wellbeing, relationships, and coping in the present. I offer psychologically informed, evidence-based support aimed not only at symptom relief, but at deeper understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
My work focuses on trauma, anxiety, stress, and the lasting effects of adversity across the lifespan. I am especially interested in how earlier experiences, attachment patterns, and current demands shape emotional wellbeing, relationships, and coping in the present. I offer psychologically informed, evidence-based support aimed not only at symptom relief, but at deeper understanding, resilience, and meaningful change.
01273 092079 View 01273 092079
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Charlotte Hand
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Welcome, I’m Charlotte. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Whilst I specialise in working with survivors of sexual violence, abuse, trauma and PTSD. I have supported people with a range of difficulties during my career. I could help you to move on from whatever may be troubling you, including both deep rooted issues and day to day difficulties. I aim to create a safe space, free from judgement to explore the important things which have brought you to therapy. We’ll work in collaboration towards your goals, to help you develop tools to help you cope with future challenges and at a pace which feels comfortable for you.
Welcome, I’m Charlotte. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Whilst I specialise in working with survivors of sexual violence, abuse, trauma and PTSD. I have supported people with a range of difficulties during my career. I could help you to move on from whatever may be troubling you, including both deep rooted issues and day to day difficulties. I aim to create a safe space, free from judgement to explore the important things which have brought you to therapy. We’ll work in collaboration towards your goals, to help you develop tools to help you cope with future challenges and at a pace which feels comfortable for you.
0161 524 2382 View 0161 524 2382
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Caroline Fearns
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
My name is Caroline, I am a Person Centred Psychotherapist and founder of Heart Centred Therapy for Women. I guide women back into connection with the heart of who they are so that they can form compassionate relationships with themselves, overcome challenges, and create lives that light them up. With 10 years experience supporting clients, I specialise in holding space for women who are: navigating periods of change, struggling with self esteem & confidence, finding purpose, grief, loss & anxiety. I am a trained birth and abortion doula & am passionate about supporting women with issues relating to pregnancy & all its outcomes.
My name is Caroline, I am a Person Centred Psychotherapist and founder of Heart Centred Therapy for Women. I guide women back into connection with the heart of who they are so that they can form compassionate relationships with themselves, overcome challenges, and create lives that light them up. With 10 years experience supporting clients, I specialise in holding space for women who are: navigating periods of change, struggling with self esteem & confidence, finding purpose, grief, loss & anxiety. I am a trained birth and abortion doula & am passionate about supporting women with issues relating to pregnancy & all its outcomes.
01283 368292 View 01283 368292
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Faith Holmes
Psychotherapist, COSRT Reg.
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you struggling with intimacy, sexual confidence, or feeling disconnected from your partner or your own body? Difficulties with sex and relationships are incredibly common, but many people feel too ashamed or anxious to talk about them. This can be from a combination of how sex was talked about in your household, your sex education, early sexual experiences and unpleasant sexual experiences. Therapy offers a safe and supportive space to explore what’s going on and begin to move forward.
Are you struggling with intimacy, sexual confidence, or feeling disconnected from your partner or your own body? Difficulties with sex and relationships are incredibly common, but many people feel too ashamed or anxious to talk about them. This can be from a combination of how sex was talked about in your household, your sex education, early sexual experiences and unpleasant sexual experiences. Therapy offers a safe and supportive space to explore what’s going on and begin to move forward.
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Sara Walker Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
“You don’t recognise yourself anymore, and that’s why I’m here.” I’m Sara Walker, an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I work with women and couples who feel like something inside them has shifted. In midlife people often feel overwhelmed, unlike themselves, or stuck in patterns they can’t shift. Women may be navigating perimenopause, identity changes, emotional eating or alcohol coping. Some couples are facing relationship conflict or the fallout of betrayal and want someone to help them get back on track, and some clients want clarity and steadiness and to feel like themselves again. Does any of the above resonate?
“You don’t recognise yourself anymore, and that’s why I’m here.” I’m Sara Walker, an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I work with women and couples who feel like something inside them has shifted. In midlife people often feel overwhelmed, unlike themselves, or stuck in patterns they can’t shift. Women may be navigating perimenopause, identity changes, emotional eating or alcohol coping. Some couples are facing relationship conflict or the fallout of betrayal and want someone to help them get back on track, and some clients want clarity and steadiness and to feel like themselves again. Does any of the above resonate?
01706 393816 View 01706 393816
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EK Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Serves Area
There are times in life when we can feel disconnected from ourselves – going through the motions, carrying anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or the impact of past experiences, whilst feeling unsure how to move forward. We believe healing involves more than talking. Our team of Embodied (Somatic) and Arts Psychotherapists works with the wisdom of the soul, mind and body, helping you explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Through conversation, creativity, movement, imagery and reflection, we support deeper understanding, connection and lasting change. Sessions available online across major UK cities.
There are times in life when we can feel disconnected from ourselves – going through the motions, carrying anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or the impact of past experiences, whilst feeling unsure how to move forward. We believe healing involves more than talking. Our team of Embodied (Somatic) and Arts Psychotherapists works with the wisdom of the soul, mind and body, helping you explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Through conversation, creativity, movement, imagery and reflection, we support deeper understanding, connection and lasting change. Sessions available online across major UK cities.
07920 845780 View 07920 845780
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Therese Dunne
Counsellor, MSc
Online Only
For some of us, it can take years to reach out for help and I understand that. When a client contacts me, I know its a big step. Regardless of your past, your family and your story, I believe that you have the ability to heal and thrive in your life. I am trained and experienced to sit with you to help you find YOUR answers. Together we go on a journey of discovery to see how you have got to where you are today but most importantly how you can find your power and strength to overcome your challenges. You deserve to be healthy, happy and at peace. You do not need to be in serious crisis to go for therapy.
For some of us, it can take years to reach out for help and I understand that. When a client contacts me, I know its a big step. Regardless of your past, your family and your story, I believe that you have the ability to heal and thrive in your life. I am trained and experienced to sit with you to help you find YOUR answers. Together we go on a journey of discovery to see how you have got to where you are today but most importantly how you can find your power and strength to overcome your challenges. You deserve to be healthy, happy and at peace. You do not need to be in serious crisis to go for therapy.
01244 470425 View 01244 470425
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Natalie McLaughlin
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Natalie, a fully qualified integrative counsellor. I am a warm, friendly, and down to earth person who is passionate about supporting people. If you are experiencing relationship struggles, low mood, anxiety or navigating life as a neurodivergent person, diagnosed or not, or simply feeling overwhelmed with life's challenges, you do not have to face this alone. I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to explore the difficulties that you are facing. Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, I will tailor our work to your individual needs, supporting you to gain greater self-awareness, clarity, and wellbeing.
Hi, I'm Natalie, a fully qualified integrative counsellor. I am a warm, friendly, and down to earth person who is passionate about supporting people. If you are experiencing relationship struggles, low mood, anxiety or navigating life as a neurodivergent person, diagnosed or not, or simply feeling overwhelmed with life's challenges, you do not have to face this alone. I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to explore the difficulties that you are facing. Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, I will tailor our work to your individual needs, supporting you to gain greater self-awareness, clarity, and wellbeing.
0161 524 4001 View 0161 524 4001

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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.