Female Counselling in Princes Risborough

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Martha Blackwell
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Is there anyone who does not find life challenging at one time or another? We all experience relationships and life events that affect how we feel about ourselves, the world around us and our place in that world. Counselling can help you make sense of difficult thoughts, feelings and stuck patterns of behaviour, so you can see how you would like things to be different and how you would like to move forward… all at your own pace. I work with people from all walks of life: any background, culture, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality, people of all faiths and none.
Is there anyone who does not find life challenging at one time or another? We all experience relationships and life events that affect how we feel about ourselves, the world around us and our place in that world. Counselling can help you make sense of difficult thoughts, feelings and stuck patterns of behaviour, so you can see how you would like things to be different and how you would like to move forward… all at your own pace. I work with people from all walks of life: any background, culture, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality, people of all faiths and none.
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Katie Ashton
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
When life feels heavy and uncertain, finding a place where you feel grounded, understood and accepted can be that all important first step in helping you live life better. I'm Katie and I can provide that therapeutic place where you can feel calm in the chaos. You are welcome with whatever you may bring, even the parts of yourself that you might not feel comfortable showing to other people. We can explore what is troubling you at your own pace, in confidence and without judgement.
When life feels heavy and uncertain, finding a place where you feel grounded, understood and accepted can be that all important first step in helping you live life better. I'm Katie and I can provide that therapeutic place where you can feel calm in the chaos. You are welcome with whatever you may bring, even the parts of yourself that you might not feel comfortable showing to other people. We can explore what is troubling you at your own pace, in confidence and without judgement.
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Sue Beale
Psychotherapist, MSc, ACP
I have worked extensively with children, adolescents and parents within local authorities and within the NHS (CAMHS). I can offer both short term or longer term interventions depending on presenting symptoms and also offer consultations and support to parents. I have had experience working with children and young adults up to the age of 25 with a wide variety of difficulties ranging from separation anxiety, low mood and trauma.
I have worked extensively with children, adolescents and parents within local authorities and within the NHS (CAMHS). I can offer both short term or longer term interventions depending on presenting symptoms and also offer consultations and support to parents. I have had experience working with children and young adults up to the age of 25 with a wide variety of difficulties ranging from separation anxiety, low mood and trauma.
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Blossom Therapies
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
3 Endorsed
I have 9 years experience working with a range of mental health difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety, Panic Disorder and Separation Anxiety. I aim to create a safe and trusting space for people to feel comfortable to share their difficulties. I work hard to understand what is going on for the person and think about how we can work together to create positive changes. My aim is to support people through their recovery journey by learning to understand their difficulties and implement strategies to manage these, that they can continue use throughout their lives.
I have 9 years experience working with a range of mental health difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety, Panic Disorder and Separation Anxiety. I aim to create a safe and trusting space for people to feel comfortable to share their difficulties. I work hard to understand what is going on for the person and think about how we can work together to create positive changes. My aim is to support people through their recovery journey by learning to understand their difficulties and implement strategies to manage these, that they can continue use throughout their lives.
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Talk for Change Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Hello, and welcome. I am Francesca, a well qualified, experienced and professional psychotherapist supporting individuals to work through feelings of anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, grief and loss. Since you are reading this page I imagine you would like some aspects of your life to be different and wondering if I - or therapy - can help you. We come to therapy for a myriad of reasons, perhaps you struggling to like yourself or coming to terms with a trauma or loss and looking to process your experience and see a way forward. Maybe you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of anxiety or depression.
Hello, and welcome. I am Francesca, a well qualified, experienced and professional psychotherapist supporting individuals to work through feelings of anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, grief and loss. Since you are reading this page I imagine you would like some aspects of your life to be different and wondering if I - or therapy - can help you. We come to therapy for a myriad of reasons, perhaps you struggling to like yourself or coming to terms with a trauma or loss and looking to process your experience and see a way forward. Maybe you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of anxiety or depression.
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Julia Appleton
Counsellor, MBACP
Because you're here, I imagine that things are feeling difficult. Something specific may be on your mind or it might be something more general; you may be overwhelmed with anxious thoughts, depression or a sense that something just isn't quite right. Perhaps you're struggling with relationships, or trying to deal with a loss or a trauma in your life. Patterns may keep repeating and you don't know how to change them. At times, we all need extra support; there are lots of reasons why people come in to counselling. I work in an Integrative way, to help you to unpick complex feelings you may have about yourself and the way you live now.
Because you're here, I imagine that things are feeling difficult. Something specific may be on your mind or it might be something more general; you may be overwhelmed with anxious thoughts, depression or a sense that something just isn't quite right. Perhaps you're struggling with relationships, or trying to deal with a loss or a trauma in your life. Patterns may keep repeating and you don't know how to change them. At times, we all need extra support; there are lots of reasons why people come in to counselling. I work in an Integrative way, to help you to unpick complex feelings you may have about yourself and the way you live now.
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Inner Citadel Psychotherapy Centre
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapies. We provide a confidential space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties that may be longstanding, complex, or resistant to change. Informed by relational models that emphasise the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic, co-created process, our work supports meaningful, lasting change through sustained attention to the deeper layers of the mind. This integrative approach is supported by a growing body of clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, especially in complex or chronic cases, with benefits that often continue beyond the duration of therapy.
Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapies. We provide a confidential space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties that may be longstanding, complex, or resistant to change. Informed by relational models that emphasise the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic, co-created process, our work supports meaningful, lasting change through sustained attention to the deeper layers of the mind. This integrative approach is supported by a growing body of clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, especially in complex or chronic cases, with benefits that often continue beyond the duration of therapy.
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Kate Brown Counsellor/Supervisor
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hello. Are you struggling at the moment? I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working with children, young people and adults. I offer a safe and confidential space in which you can explore any problems or issues troubling you. Please contact me if you would like to talk either on the phone or to arrange an initial appointment with no obligation or fees.
Hello. Are you struggling at the moment? I am an experienced BACP accredited counsellor working with children, young people and adults. I offer a safe and confidential space in which you can explore any problems or issues troubling you. Please contact me if you would like to talk either on the phone or to arrange an initial appointment with no obligation or fees.
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Chrysalis Therapy (Lisa MacDonald)
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
We can all feel low and anxious from time to time depending on our life situation and/or previous experiences. However sometimes, feeling low and/or anxious can start to impact and interrupt our day to day lives and activities. Therefore, sometimes seeking help from a qualified professional can be helpful to explore the trigger for your mood and/or anxiety. As a committed, professional psychotherapist, your wellbeing is my number one priority. I am happy to guide, support and coach you, to make the choices and changes that will be beneficial for the maintenance of your wellbeing.
We can all feel low and anxious from time to time depending on our life situation and/or previous experiences. However sometimes, feeling low and/or anxious can start to impact and interrupt our day to day lives and activities. Therefore, sometimes seeking help from a qualified professional can be helpful to explore the trigger for your mood and/or anxiety. As a committed, professional psychotherapist, your wellbeing is my number one priority. I am happy to guide, support and coach you, to make the choices and changes that will be beneficial for the maintenance of your wellbeing.
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Phillippa Burton
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Phillippa and I have been working within mental health for nearly 20 years, and specialised in CBT for the last 10 years. I support young people and adults who are feeling low, or who feel very anxious and are overwhelmed by their worries. I work with a range of mental health problems including PTSD, OCD, social anxiety and phobias. CBT can also be of great benefit to those experiencing difficulties with low self-esteem or perfectionism. I bring my experience and training to help you change your relationship with anxiety and depression, and feel empowered and able to do things differently.
Hi, I'm Phillippa and I have been working within mental health for nearly 20 years, and specialised in CBT for the last 10 years. I support young people and adults who are feeling low, or who feel very anxious and are overwhelmed by their worries. I work with a range of mental health problems including PTSD, OCD, social anxiety and phobias. CBT can also be of great benefit to those experiencing difficulties with low self-esteem or perfectionism. I bring my experience and training to help you change your relationship with anxiety and depression, and feel empowered and able to do things differently.
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Katherine Morgan
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I’m a BACP-accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor with 20 years’ experience supporting adults through anxiety, low mood, depression, grief, relationship issues, family estrangement, divorce, and major life changes. I offer a warm, confidential space online or in person where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. My integrative approach means I tailor therapy to your unique needs, helping you feel more grounded, understood, and empowered to move forward at your own pace.
I’m a BACP-accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor with 20 years’ experience supporting adults through anxiety, low mood, depression, grief, relationship issues, family estrangement, divorce, and major life changes. I offer a warm, confidential space online or in person where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. My integrative approach means I tailor therapy to your unique needs, helping you feel more grounded, understood, and empowered to move forward at your own pace.
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Chrissy Peel
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
When life events past or present become overwhelming, it can feel hard to cope with things alone & often hard to reach out to family or friends. I work with a range of issues offering various modalities to help resolve them. If you are experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, flashbacks, panic attacks, anger issues, OCD, self-harm, low self-esteem/confidence, disconnection, shame, loss, grief, isolation, relationship issues, we can work together at your pace to help you move through these feelings & behaviours. Together we can identify pattern origins & help change through understanding & psychoeducation.
When life events past or present become overwhelming, it can feel hard to cope with things alone & often hard to reach out to family or friends. I work with a range of issues offering various modalities to help resolve them. If you are experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, flashbacks, panic attacks, anger issues, OCD, self-harm, low self-esteem/confidence, disconnection, shame, loss, grief, isolation, relationship issues, we can work together at your pace to help you move through these feelings & behaviours. Together we can identify pattern origins & help change through understanding & psychoeducation.
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Tiffany Spicer
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
I believe in taking a tailored approach to each individual, recognising every person has a unique set of experiences that require time and understanding to navigate. I am deeply passionate about ensuring that each person I work with feels heard, valued, and supported. I have extensive experience of working with individuals facing a range of mental health challenges, including low mood, bipolar disorder, trauma, eating disorders, and psychosis. Additionally, I specialise in the treatment of anxiety, a prevalent yet often debilitating condition that frequently co-occurs with other mental health concerns.
I believe in taking a tailored approach to each individual, recognising every person has a unique set of experiences that require time and understanding to navigate. I am deeply passionate about ensuring that each person I work with feels heard, valued, and supported. I have extensive experience of working with individuals facing a range of mental health challenges, including low mood, bipolar disorder, trauma, eating disorders, and psychosis. Additionally, I specialise in the treatment of anxiety, a prevalent yet often debilitating condition that frequently co-occurs with other mental health concerns.
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Essential Minds
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
My Background I worked in the corporate sector for 25 years, running my own recruitment business and deriving great satisfaction from the challenge of this industry. However, over time, I noticed how people can end up feeling trapped, overburdened by mental health issues that they didn’t feel they could communicate to others. I also struggled in my own way, which is what led me to learn as much as possible about personal development – a journey that began in 1993. Since then, I have always wanted to dedicate myself to educating those experiencing the same issues and supporting them manage their well-being more effectively.
My Background I worked in the corporate sector for 25 years, running my own recruitment business and deriving great satisfaction from the challenge of this industry. However, over time, I noticed how people can end up feeling trapped, overburdened by mental health issues that they didn’t feel they could communicate to others. I also struggled in my own way, which is what led me to learn as much as possible about personal development – a journey that began in 1993. Since then, I have always wanted to dedicate myself to educating those experiencing the same issues and supporting them manage their well-being more effectively.
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Kelly Bohall
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Online Only
Are you struggling with anxiety? Entering a new stage of life and finding it discomforting? Thinking about your relationship with alcohol? Or maybe you’re on the waiting list for ADHD diagnosis and treatment and want to sort out how you can help yourself in the meantime. We are all searching to be heard and understood. I’ll be by your side to provide a safe space as you build your self-understanding. My previous experiences include working with substance abuse, diagnosed major mental illness, and chronic illness.
Are you struggling with anxiety? Entering a new stage of life and finding it discomforting? Thinking about your relationship with alcohol? Or maybe you’re on the waiting list for ADHD diagnosis and treatment and want to sort out how you can help yourself in the meantime. We are all searching to be heard and understood. I’ll be by your side to provide a safe space as you build your self-understanding. My previous experiences include working with substance abuse, diagnosed major mental illness, and chronic illness.
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Dr Anowra Zahid Hussain Hcpc Mbpss
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
5 Endorsed
I am a Psychologist trained in CBT, EMDR, CPT, DBT, working with children, youth, and women. As a Muslim woman, I believe an empathetic and non-judgemental attitude is the key where a client exploring his/her inner world to make a positive change. I am flexible in my approach working with my clients with a positive attitude. Small goals can lead to bigger goals. I help my clients set up the right goals for themselves. change can begin from inside as well as outside. I work with my clients to make them aware of their potential and strengths
I am a Psychologist trained in CBT, EMDR, CPT, DBT, working with children, youth, and women. As a Muslim woman, I believe an empathetic and non-judgemental attitude is the key where a client exploring his/her inner world to make a positive change. I am flexible in my approach working with my clients with a positive attitude. Small goals can lead to bigger goals. I help my clients set up the right goals for themselves. change can begin from inside as well as outside. I work with my clients to make them aware of their potential and strengths
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Helen Biggs
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi, thank you for clicking on my profile at, what I'm guessing, is a time in your life which isn't so easy. I understand that getting in touch might feel like a huge step, but please call or email if you feel I might be able to help. I feel that being able to express sometimes deep rooted distressing life experiences and feelings to an experienced, empathic psychotherapist can bring about real and rewarding life changes. Finding a safe and supportive environment to voice our deepest difficulties and unhappiness to someone, who will listen carefully without judgement, can help us towards a greater sense of wellbeing.
Hi, thank you for clicking on my profile at, what I'm guessing, is a time in your life which isn't so easy. I understand that getting in touch might feel like a huge step, but please call or email if you feel I might be able to help. I feel that being able to express sometimes deep rooted distressing life experiences and feelings to an experienced, empathic psychotherapist can bring about real and rewarding life changes. Finding a safe and supportive environment to voice our deepest difficulties and unhappiness to someone, who will listen carefully without judgement, can help us towards a greater sense of wellbeing.
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Sara Levy
Counsellor, MBACP
London NW10
I support clients to find clarity, confidence, connection, self-understanding & acceptance. Sometimes our moods, challenges, and emotional burdens can interfere with work, relationships, & everyday life. Feelings of tension, conflict, or even numbness can become overwhelming. I offer space & freedom to speak perhaps in ways you’ve never felt able to before. A place to be heard & reflect. I listen & support, without judgment, honouring your lived experiences. Together, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you, exploring areas where you may feel stuck and discover ways to bring greater balance and ease to difficult emotions.
I support clients to find clarity, confidence, connection, self-understanding & acceptance. Sometimes our moods, challenges, and emotional burdens can interfere with work, relationships, & everyday life. Feelings of tension, conflict, or even numbness can become overwhelming. I offer space & freedom to speak perhaps in ways you’ve never felt able to before. A place to be heard & reflect. I listen & support, without judgment, honouring your lived experiences. Together, we’ll move at a pace that feels right for you, exploring areas where you may feel stuck and discover ways to bring greater balance and ease to difficult emotions.
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Natasha Khagram
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I believe we all hold the power to heal ourselves. It takes courage to face our insecurities and discomfort that can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed or confused. You don't have to struggle alone, sometimes we could use a little support. My role as your therapist is to work with your unique process and guide you to reconnect with your own healing energy- So you can start to trust yourself to make the changes you need and achieve your personal goals from a balanced place of clarity and confidence.
I believe we all hold the power to heal ourselves. It takes courage to face our insecurities and discomfort that can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed or confused. You don't have to struggle alone, sometimes we could use a little support. My role as your therapist is to work with your unique process and guide you to reconnect with your own healing energy- So you can start to trust yourself to make the changes you need and achieve your personal goals from a balanced place of clarity and confidence.
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Sophie Bates O’Reilly
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel like there is a deeper part of you that isn’t heard or understood. Have you historical trauma or bereavement that still exists inside you. I know it’s scary, but I’m here to hold the space for you to find your own way and reflect on who you truly are.
Do you feel like there is a deeper part of you that isn’t heard or understood. Have you historical trauma or bereavement that still exists inside you. I know it’s scary, but I’m here to hold the space for you to find your own way and reflect on who you truly are.
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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.