Women's Issues Counselling in Sale

Charlotte Hand
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Sale M33
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.
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Danielle Lloyd
Counsellor, MBACP
Sale M33
Think of me as someone you can talk to about anything—whether you’re feeling stressed, stuck, overwhelmed, or just need to vent. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling like “technically nothing is wrong in my life, but I’m just not happy. Is this really it?” You might be feeling anxious about the future, unhappy in your relationship, or waiting for a partner to change and realising it’s not happening. Perhaps you’re considering ending your marriage or making a big life change, but the fear of being alone or starting over feels overwhelming. These struggles can leave you feeling anxious, suffocated, taken for granted.
Think of me as someone you can talk to about anything—whether you’re feeling stressed, stuck, overwhelmed, or just need to vent. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling like “technically nothing is wrong in my life, but I’m just not happy. Is this really it?” You might be feeling anxious about the future, unhappy in your relationship, or waiting for a partner to change and realising it’s not happening. Perhaps you’re considering ending your marriage or making a big life change, but the fear of being alone or starting over feels overwhelming. These struggles can leave you feeling anxious, suffocated, taken for granted.
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Jacki Henderson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Sale M33
As an experienced BACP-registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental environment where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you. My approach is primarily Person-Centred, which means I work alongside you with empathy, respect and understanding. I also draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Mindfulness, enabling me to tailor sessions to your individual needs and help you develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and wellbeing.
As an experienced BACP-registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental environment where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you. My approach is primarily Person-Centred, which means I work alongside you with empathy, respect and understanding. I also draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Mindfulness, enabling me to tailor sessions to your individual needs and help you develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and wellbeing.
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Kate Nicholson
Counsellor, MBACP
Sale M33
Perhaps you've been holding everything together for so long that you've forgotten what it feels like not to. Maybe a diagnosis, a loss, caring responsibilities, the fog of menopause or reaching burnout has finally made that impossible. I'm Kate - a counsellor who understands these experiences both professionally and personally. You don't have to keep going the way you have been. This could be the moment you finally put yourself first, and I'd be honoured to walk alongside you.
Perhaps you've been holding everything together for so long that you've forgotten what it feels like not to. Maybe a diagnosis, a loss, caring responsibilities, the fog of menopause or reaching burnout has finally made that impossible. I'm Kate - a counsellor who understands these experiences both professionally and personally. You don't have to keep going the way you have been. This could be the moment you finally put yourself first, and I'd be honoured to walk alongside you.
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Katie Caulfield Counselling
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Sale M33
I work with women who feel overstretched, unseen, or disconnected from themselves — often after a big life shift like becoming a mum, a relationship change, a loss, or work pressures that finally tip things over. Many come to me carrying anxiety, stress, or a sense of losing who they are. I offer a warm, steady space to slow down, feel supported, and begin making sense of what’s been weighing them down so they can move towards greater clarity, balance, and a life that includes their needs too.
I work with women who feel overstretched, unseen, or disconnected from themselves — often after a big life shift like becoming a mum, a relationship change, a loss, or work pressures that finally tip things over. Many come to me carrying anxiety, stress, or a sense of losing who they are. I offer a warm, steady space to slow down, feel supported, and begin making sense of what’s been weighing them down so they can move towards greater clarity, balance, and a life that includes their needs too.
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My name is Kelly, and I am a qualified BACP-registered Person-Centred Therapist. I provide a warm, safe and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgement. I understand starting therapy can feel daunting, but it can also be a rewarding journey of growth, healing, and self-discovery. I work compassionately at your pace, supporting you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and the changes you wish to make. I see it as a privilege to support people in becoming more comfortable and confident in who they are. I have experience of working with many different issues and value the uniqueness we all have.
My name is Kelly, and I am a qualified BACP-registered Person-Centred Therapist. I provide a warm, safe and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgement. I understand starting therapy can feel daunting, but it can also be a rewarding journey of growth, healing, and self-discovery. I work compassionately at your pace, supporting you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and the changes you wish to make. I see it as a privilege to support people in becoming more comfortable and confident in who they are. I have experience of working with many different issues and value the uniqueness we all have.
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Chloe Dickinson
Counsellor, BACP
Online Only
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like they’re carrying more than they let on. You might be juggling work, family and everyday responsibilities while feeling like there isn’t much space left to properly think about yourself. People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes it’s a build-up of stress, anxiety or burnout, and sometimes it’s because something in life has shifted or changed unexpectedly.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like they’re carrying more than they let on. You might be juggling work, family and everyday responsibilities while feeling like there isn’t much space left to properly think about yourself. People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes it’s a build-up of stress, anxiety or burnout, and sometimes it’s because something in life has shifted or changed unexpectedly.
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Michaela Verby
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Sale M33
Are you aware that something isn't right, but every attempt to change feels overwhelming, unclear or out of reach? If it's time to try something new, I invite you to work with me exactly as you are. Within our warm and genuine relationship we will heal the roots of your pain and discover a path forward that feels truly aligned to you.
Are you aware that something isn't right, but every attempt to change feels overwhelming, unclear or out of reach? If it's time to try something new, I invite you to work with me exactly as you are. Within our warm and genuine relationship we will heal the roots of your pain and discover a path forward that feels truly aligned to you.
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Adele Schofield
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Sale M33
Life can feel heavy at times, and it’s easy to feel stuck or overwhelmed. You don’t have to face it alone. In our sessions, we connect in a calm, wooden cabin nestled in a peaceful garden surrounded by trees, a space rooted in authenticity and acceptance, where you can slow down, breathe, and explore what’s happening for you.
Life can feel heavy at times, and it’s easy to feel stuck or overwhelmed. You don’t have to face it alone. In our sessions, we connect in a calm, wooden cabin nestled in a peaceful garden surrounded by trees, a space rooted in authenticity and acceptance, where you can slow down, breathe, and explore what’s happening for you.
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Kate Pearson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Sale M33
I support people towards a life where food feels less loaded, and where their sense of worth isn’t tied to what they eat, or how their body looks. If you're here, it might be because food, eating, or how you feel in your body has started to feel harder than it used to. Maybe it's constant thoughts about food, weight, or appearance. Or it could be feeling stuck in cycles you can't break. Whatever form this takes, I work with it - from diagnosed conditions like anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID, to orthorexia, where a fixation on 'healthy' eating spirals into anxiety, rigid rules, and a reduced quality of life.
I support people towards a life where food feels less loaded, and where their sense of worth isn’t tied to what they eat, or how their body looks. If you're here, it might be because food, eating, or how you feel in your body has started to feel harder than it used to. Maybe it's constant thoughts about food, weight, or appearance. Or it could be feeling stuck in cycles you can't break. Whatever form this takes, I work with it - from diagnosed conditions like anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID, to orthorexia, where a fixation on 'healthy' eating spirals into anxiety, rigid rules, and a reduced quality of life.
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Amie Keating
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Sale M33
Perhaps you are feeling low in confidence or maybe you feel stuck in a cycle of behaviour that leaves you frustrated and isolated. You might be struggling with feelings of loneliness, grief or painful experiences that you can’t seem to move past. Therapy can offer a space where you can be heard, accepted and supported in a non-judgemental and compassionate way. I offer a warm, empathic and confidential space, where you can explore your personal difficulties and develop greater self awareness and understanding, which can lead to long term change.
Perhaps you are feeling low in confidence or maybe you feel stuck in a cycle of behaviour that leaves you frustrated and isolated. You might be struggling with feelings of loneliness, grief or painful experiences that you can’t seem to move past. Therapy can offer a space where you can be heard, accepted and supported in a non-judgemental and compassionate way. I offer a warm, empathic and confidential space, where you can explore your personal difficulties and develop greater self awareness and understanding, which can lead to long term change.
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Nurjis Ahmed
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Sale M33
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focussing on Children, Adolescents and Adults. My experience has allowed me to help people who have suffered from a wide range of mental health conditions including eating disorders, self harm, substance abuse, gambling, depression, phobias and trauma.
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focussing on Children, Adolescents and Adults. My experience has allowed me to help people who have suffered from a wide range of mental health conditions including eating disorders, self harm, substance abuse, gambling, depression, phobias and trauma.
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Ayesha Baig
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Sale M33
I am an integrative psychotherapist. I hold a degree in psychology and a person-centred counselling diploma, along with specialised training in polyvagal theory (nervous system regulation). Emotional wounds can have a powerful impact on our minds and physical bodies. Emotions not only impact the way we think and perceive things but can also manifest physically through symptoms such as anxiety, fatigue, heart palpitations, headaches etc. Sometimes we need support to overcome, move forward and heal from these difficult parts of journey. By addressing and becoming aware of our issues I can focus on creating conditions of growth
I am an integrative psychotherapist. I hold a degree in psychology and a person-centred counselling diploma, along with specialised training in polyvagal theory (nervous system regulation). Emotional wounds can have a powerful impact on our minds and physical bodies. Emotions not only impact the way we think and perceive things but can also manifest physically through symptoms such as anxiety, fatigue, heart palpitations, headaches etc. Sometimes we need support to overcome, move forward and heal from these difficult parts of journey. By addressing and becoming aware of our issues I can focus on creating conditions of growth
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Samantha Chater
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Sale M33
Life changes, loss, the pressure of keeping everything going, or ADHD-related overwhelm can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure of who you are anymore. You may be tired of always being the steady one, longing for a space where you can drop the mask and be honest about how things really feel. I offer a calm, down-to-earth place to talk things through, make sense of what’s been building up, and begin to feel clearer, steadier, and more like yourself again..
Life changes, loss, the pressure of keeping everything going, or ADHD-related overwhelm can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure of who you are anymore. You may be tired of always being the steady one, longing for a space where you can drop the mask and be honest about how things really feel. I offer a calm, down-to-earth place to talk things through, make sense of what’s been building up, and begin to feel clearer, steadier, and more like yourself again..
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Claire Bradshaw
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Sale M33
Many of the people I work with feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, worry, self-doubt or avoidance. They often know something isn't working, but aren't sure how to change it. Therapy can help you make sense of what's happening beneath the surface, recognise recurring patterns and build a healthier relationship with yourself and your anxiety.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, worry, self-doubt or avoidance. They often know something isn't working, but aren't sure how to change it. Therapy can help you make sense of what's happening beneath the surface, recognise recurring patterns and build a healthier relationship with yourself and your anxiety.
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Mobeen Akhtar
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
5 Endorsed
Sale M33
Sharing difficulties with a stranger can be daunting, but often better than facing them alone. Explore your experiences during our sessions together and find a way to understand, cope and thrive in this ever challenging world. Start today.
Sharing difficulties with a stranger can be daunting, but often better than facing them alone. Explore your experiences during our sessions together and find a way to understand, cope and thrive in this ever challenging world. Start today.
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Sarah Louise Grindrod
Counsellor, MBACP
Sale M33
I’m an experienced qualified therapist working with clients who may be experiencing low mood, anxiety, work related stress, bereavement and loss. I can also help explore transitional stages of life, including motherhood, middle age, relationship issues the menopause and retirement. My therapy sessions provide a safe place for you to talk to someone in confidence who listens without judgement, which may help you make sense of things and understand yourself better. Please view my google reviews for further feedback.
I’m an experienced qualified therapist working with clients who may be experiencing low mood, anxiety, work related stress, bereavement and loss. I can also help explore transitional stages of life, including motherhood, middle age, relationship issues the menopause and retirement. My therapy sessions provide a safe place for you to talk to someone in confidence who listens without judgement, which may help you make sense of things and understand yourself better. Please view my google reviews for further feedback.
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Andreea Marcu
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Sale M33
If you're willing to gently turn inward, ask yourself some uncomfortable yet meaningful questions, and bring your full self into a therapeutic relationship, I'm ready to work with you. Many of my clients come with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, grief, relationship difficulties, identity questions, or a sense of feeling stuck or disconnected. Together, we explore not only what is happening, but also why, creating opportunities for deeper understanding and meaningful change.
If you're willing to gently turn inward, ask yourself some uncomfortable yet meaningful questions, and bring your full self into a therapeutic relationship, I'm ready to work with you. Many of my clients come with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, grief, relationship difficulties, identity questions, or a sense of feeling stuck or disconnected. Together, we explore not only what is happening, but also why, creating opportunities for deeper understanding and meaningful change.
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Katarina Machatova
Counsellor, MBACP
Sale M33
Sometimes life changes us in ways we don't fully understand. Many of the people I work with come to counselling after experiences that have left them feeling overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected from themselves. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, bereavement, relationship difficulties, trauma, low self-esteem or a significant life transition, I offer a warm, thoughtful space where we can make sense of your experiences together and gently reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have become difficult to reach.
Sometimes life changes us in ways we don't fully understand. Many of the people I work with come to counselling after experiences that have left them feeling overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected from themselves. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, bereavement, relationship difficulties, trauma, low self-esteem or a significant life transition, I offer a warm, thoughtful space where we can make sense of your experiences together and gently reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have become difficult to reach.
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Obehi Alofoje
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Online Only
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or held back? Struggling to keep up with work, business, and personal life? Maybe procrastination, poor sleep, or anxiety are creeping in. Whether it’s burnout, workplace stress, or general overwhelm, I help high-achieving professionals and senior leaders regain focus, boost productivity, and protect their mental health. My practical, easy-to-apply strategies fit into your busy life without major changes. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Let’s create a plan that works for you and puts you back in control.
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or held back? Struggling to keep up with work, business, and personal life? Maybe procrastination, poor sleep, or anxiety are creeping in. Whether it’s burnout, workplace stress, or general overwhelm, I help high-achieving professionals and senior leaders regain focus, boost productivity, and protect their mental health. My practical, easy-to-apply strategies fit into your busy life without major changes. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Let’s create a plan that works for you and puts you back in control.
020 3816 3687 View 020 3816 3687
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.