Women's Issues Counselling in Saltford

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Lora Speers
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling, therapy can offer a space to pause and make sense of what’s going on. You may be navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, a painful life transition, or a sense that something isn’t quite right. I offer a supportive space where you can talk freely, feel listened to, and begin to understand yourself with greater clarity and compassion.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling, therapy can offer a space to pause and make sense of what’s going on. You may be navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, a painful life transition, or a sense that something isn’t quite right. I offer a supportive space where you can talk freely, feel listened to, and begin to understand yourself with greater clarity and compassion.
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InReach Therapy Bristol
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I offer an integrative creative approach to therapy, blending and building a therapeutic methodology that honours you, your circumstances and preferences. We can work on whatever is most pertinent to you, e.g., exploring yourself/ your life; processing difficult memories; re-imagining how things could be; building a doorway to a different future; disengaging from 'sticky'/unwanted patterns, meeting big life transitions or your chosen goals. I offer a free initial 30 minute online session where we can discuss what YOU most want from therapy and decide if can work together on this.
I offer an integrative creative approach to therapy, blending and building a therapeutic methodology that honours you, your circumstances and preferences. We can work on whatever is most pertinent to you, e.g., exploring yourself/ your life; processing difficult memories; re-imagining how things could be; building a doorway to a different future; disengaging from 'sticky'/unwanted patterns, meeting big life transitions or your chosen goals. I offer a free initial 30 minute online session where we can discuss what YOU most want from therapy and decide if can work together on this.
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Claire Crocker
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
Life can be really tough at times. We can all go through periods when we feel we are constantly struggling to cope, and there are many different reasons why you might want to come to see a psychotherapist. You might be facing issues in the present, like relationship difficulties, bereavement or a health scare, or feeling overwhelmed by global events and challenges. Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety or depression, or feeling troubled by past events and experiences like abuse, violence or problematic relationships. Maybe you’re working though issues connected with gender, sexuality or identity generally.
Life can be really tough at times. We can all go through periods when we feel we are constantly struggling to cope, and there are many different reasons why you might want to come to see a psychotherapist. You might be facing issues in the present, like relationship difficulties, bereavement or a health scare, or feeling overwhelmed by global events and challenges. Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety or depression, or feeling troubled by past events and experiences like abuse, violence or problematic relationships. Maybe you’re working though issues connected with gender, sexuality or identity generally.
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Stanka Krnacova
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you feel like it is difficult to reach your partner emotionally, are you being stone walled, afraid of conflict or are you people pleasing for a quiet life? Do you have a pattern of being submissive, passive aggressive or unable to effectively communicate your wants and needs? Do you feel like you and your partner don’t understand each other or feel as if you have married your mother or father? Couples therapy aims to uncover reactionary aspects of yourself that lead to discontent and a loss of connection and intimacy in your relationship. We will examine unhelpful dynamics and behavioural patterns and explore where you are stuck
Do you feel like it is difficult to reach your partner emotionally, are you being stone walled, afraid of conflict or are you people pleasing for a quiet life? Do you have a pattern of being submissive, passive aggressive or unable to effectively communicate your wants and needs? Do you feel like you and your partner don’t understand each other or feel as if you have married your mother or father? Couples therapy aims to uncover reactionary aspects of yourself that lead to discontent and a loss of connection and intimacy in your relationship. We will examine unhelpful dynamics and behavioural patterns and explore where you are stuck
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Sarah Hirst
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
I understand it can be nerve-wracking starting therapy, either for the first time or with a new therapist. I will be here to support you throughout the process. You may be dealing with feelings of depression or anxiety; relationship difficulties; struggles at work; a bereavement; or simply want to work on self improvement or introspection. I can help set and reach therapeutic goals in a way that's best suited to you.
I understand it can be nerve-wracking starting therapy, either for the first time or with a new therapist. I will be here to support you throughout the process. You may be dealing with feelings of depression or anxiety; relationship difficulties; struggles at work; a bereavement; or simply want to work on self improvement or introspection. I can help set and reach therapeutic goals in a way that's best suited to you.
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Janet Brandling
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
I work with clients who are in need of personal support and can't find what they need from the people around them. This may be due to personal crisis in relationships, self-esteem difficulties, life transitions or longer term mental health issues. I usually work with clients in an open ended way and look at both the present and the past. Together we get to know how you tick and see if fresh insights can support you to feel able to face the world again.
I work with clients who are in need of personal support and can't find what they need from the people around them. This may be due to personal crisis in relationships, self-esteem difficulties, life transitions or longer term mental health issues. I usually work with clients in an open ended way and look at both the present and the past. Together we get to know how you tick and see if fresh insights can support you to feel able to face the world again.
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Caz Simms
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS2
If you’re reading this, you may have reached a point where you’re seeking support with something in your life that feels overwhelming, painful, or simply hard to understand. I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to get here; it’s not always easy. I’m an Integrative, trauma-informed Psychotherapist. I work with adult individuals navigating a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Whether anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relationship or identity issues, or the lasting effects of trauma or adverse childhood experiences, you don’t have to face it alone. I am grounded compassionate, curious, and connected.
If you’re reading this, you may have reached a point where you’re seeking support with something in your life that feels overwhelming, painful, or simply hard to understand. I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to get here; it’s not always easy. I’m an Integrative, trauma-informed Psychotherapist. I work with adult individuals navigating a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Whether anxiety, depression, grief, loss, relationship or identity issues, or the lasting effects of trauma or adverse childhood experiences, you don’t have to face it alone. I am grounded compassionate, curious, and connected.
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Amy Bradshaw
Psychologist, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Bristol BS5
I work with people who have often felt misunderstood, overlooked, or alone in their difficulties. Many are navigating the impact of trauma, difficult relationships, loss, or have long-standing emotional difficulties. Clients are often seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, their experiences, and the patterns that shape their lives. Some arrive feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed from trying to cope alone. Others come because they want to heal, grow, and create meaningful change.
I work with people who have often felt misunderstood, overlooked, or alone in their difficulties. Many are navigating the impact of trauma, difficult relationships, loss, or have long-standing emotional difficulties. Clients are often seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, their experiences, and the patterns that shape their lives. Some arrive feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed from trying to cope alone. Others come because they want to heal, grow, and create meaningful change.
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Cath Davis
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Bleadon BS24
Change, and uncertainty are part of our lives. You may have reached a crossroads in your life and are not sure which path to take? Maybe you have an important decision to make and need some help exploring it. Perhaps you find yourself pushing people away in relationships, or feel stuck and have been putting things off? You may have a feeling of loss or have experienced loss and are unsure how to deal with it. Do you feel alone with your struggles, and in need of support and reassurance? Feeling unsure about reaching out to friends, family or colleagues is very common.
Change, and uncertainty are part of our lives. You may have reached a crossroads in your life and are not sure which path to take? Maybe you have an important decision to make and need some help exploring it. Perhaps you find yourself pushing people away in relationships, or feel stuck and have been putting things off? You may have a feeling of loss or have experienced loss and are unsure how to deal with it. Do you feel alone with your struggles, and in need of support and reassurance? Feeling unsure about reaching out to friends, family or colleagues is very common.
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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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Charlotte Nash
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am an accredited cognitive behavioural therapist with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I have 13 years experience of working in NHS Talking Therapies services in Bristol. Prior to this I have had several years experience working in social care, working with parental mental health issues and safeguarding children. Whatever your concerns and problems, I can offer you a confidential, non-judgemental and safe space to talk about the things that are concerning you and to explore helpful ways to address these issues together. I offer online therapy only.
I am an accredited cognitive behavioural therapist with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I have 13 years experience of working in NHS Talking Therapies services in Bristol. Prior to this I have had several years experience working in social care, working with parental mental health issues and safeguarding children. Whatever your concerns and problems, I can offer you a confidential, non-judgemental and safe space to talk about the things that are concerning you and to explore helpful ways to address these issues together. I offer online therapy only.
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Penny Annesley
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Bristol BS7
Very experienced counsellor with over fifteen years experience in private practice. I work with a wide range of professionals from many sectors and have worked extensively with workplace stress and burnout. I work a lot with women at all stages of life including the peri-menopause period. I'm trained and experienced at working with ADHD. I work in a constructive and positive way to help people to recover, feel better and enjoy their lives more. I am a BACP Accredited counsellor. I am registered with BUPA and Aviva. I have worked with a lot of professionals juggling busy home lives with stressful jobs who may also b
Very experienced counsellor with over fifteen years experience in private practice. I work with a wide range of professionals from many sectors and have worked extensively with workplace stress and burnout. I work a lot with women at all stages of life including the peri-menopause period. I'm trained and experienced at working with ADHD. I work in a constructive and positive way to help people to recover, feel better and enjoy their lives more. I am a BACP Accredited counsellor. I am registered with BUPA and Aviva. I have worked with a lot of professionals juggling busy home lives with stressful jobs who may also b
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Natalie Young
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns and behaviours? Perhaps for years, even decades? Is the simple act of getting through the day (and night) becoming unmanageable and overwhelming? Or perhaps you feel numb, stuck, confused even? Perhaps you do not even know where to begin or what you are looking for? Are you finally ready to let go of what no longer serves you and embrace challenge, change, and desire - rejuvenating your relationships not only with others, but with yourself?
Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns and behaviours? Perhaps for years, even decades? Is the simple act of getting through the day (and night) becoming unmanageable and overwhelming? Or perhaps you feel numb, stuck, confused even? Perhaps you do not even know where to begin or what you are looking for? Are you finally ready to let go of what no longer serves you and embrace challenge, change, and desire - rejuvenating your relationships not only with others, but with yourself?
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Counselling with Charlotte
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi I’m Charlotte, a Counsellor working creatively with Psychotherapy in Stroud, online & limited in person. I have been working therapeutically for over 11 years with adults and young people. I include creative methods for opportunity for exploration but can also stick to the simple talking style. I support my clients with compassionate conversation, mental health tools and emotional regulation skills to process the physical/emotional pain, restoring self-esteem.
Hi I’m Charlotte, a Counsellor working creatively with Psychotherapy in Stroud, online & limited in person. I have been working therapeutically for over 11 years with adults and young people. I include creative methods for opportunity for exploration but can also stick to the simple talking style. I support my clients with compassionate conversation, mental health tools and emotional regulation skills to process the physical/emotional pain, restoring self-esteem.
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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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Catherine Macer
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Stroud GL5
Life is not always easy. The fact that you are looking at my page suggests that something feels stuck, painful, maybe hopeless or unreachable and that you want something different for yourself – that you want things to change. Perhaps you want to free yourself from repetitive patterns of behaviour, depression, anxiety and self-limiting beliefs or the impact of trauma. Maybe you want to deepen your connection to yourself so that life feels richer and more rewarding and you can find a more authentic sense of yourself. Whatever your reason, I offer you a safe, empathetic and thoughtful space to explore whatever you want to bring.
Life is not always easy. The fact that you are looking at my page suggests that something feels stuck, painful, maybe hopeless or unreachable and that you want something different for yourself – that you want things to change. Perhaps you want to free yourself from repetitive patterns of behaviour, depression, anxiety and self-limiting beliefs or the impact of trauma. Maybe you want to deepen your connection to yourself so that life feels richer and more rewarding and you can find a more authentic sense of yourself. Whatever your reason, I offer you a safe, empathetic and thoughtful space to explore whatever you want to bring.
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Juliana Garcia
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Whatever issues you are facing right now, I offer a safe, confidential and judgement-free space in which we can reflect on them and, by better understanding your conflicts and experiences, grow in self-awareness and autonomy. I believe in the importance of building a trusting relationship with my clients, so that we can work together toward constructing meaningful relationships. Talking freely about whatever comes to mind is the main way to explore what is beyond our logical, rational mind.
Whatever issues you are facing right now, I offer a safe, confidential and judgement-free space in which we can reflect on them and, by better understanding your conflicts and experiences, grow in self-awareness and autonomy. I believe in the importance of building a trusting relationship with my clients, so that we can work together toward constructing meaningful relationships. Talking freely about whatever comes to mind is the main way to explore what is beyond our logical, rational mind.
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Charlee Browning
Psychotherapist, MA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you a deep thinker (HSP/neurodivergent)? Ready to unmask? My relational approach creates safety for you to explore difficult family relationships, life transitions, neurodivergence, chronic illness, anxiety, depression & parenting. I have a special rapport with elders, neurodivergent (ND) women and bookworms and often bring the natural world into our sessions. Clinical supervision: I specialise in supporting ND women by providing tailored structure to manage overwhelm, explore parallel process and foster authentic professional growth.
Are you a deep thinker (HSP/neurodivergent)? Ready to unmask? My relational approach creates safety for you to explore difficult family relationships, life transitions, neurodivergence, chronic illness, anxiety, depression & parenting. I have a special rapport with elders, neurodivergent (ND) women and bookworms and often bring the natural world into our sessions. Clinical supervision: I specialise in supporting ND women by providing tailored structure to manage overwhelm, explore parallel process and foster authentic professional growth.
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Zoe Dennis Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Somerton TA11
I work with a wide range of diverse needs and people, but particularly those struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, poor self-esteem and the feeling that they are just not good enough. Many of the people I work with find themselves feeling constantly anxious - worrying about what other people think of them, trying to keep everyone happy or believing they are flawed and not good enough. They are often exhausted and frustrated that they can't find a way to break free from this.
I work with a wide range of diverse needs and people, but particularly those struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, poor self-esteem and the feeling that they are just not good enough. Many of the people I work with find themselves feeling constantly anxious - worrying about what other people think of them, trying to keep everyone happy or believing they are flawed and not good enough. They are often exhausted and frustrated that they can't find a way to break free from this.
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Dorothy Fennel - Women's Counselling Bristol
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Bristol BS2
I am interested in helping women understand how their inner and outer worlds interact and how the experience of being female in a patriarchal society shapes our emotional lives. If there a specific life event or relationship you would like to address, or painful experiences in your past that you need to safely talk through or you find yourself feeling unhappy, anxious or stuck, I may be able to help.
I am interested in helping women understand how their inner and outer worlds interact and how the experience of being female in a patriarchal society shapes our emotional lives. If there a specific life event or relationship you would like to address, or painful experiences in your past that you need to safely talk through or you find yourself feeling unhappy, anxious or stuck, I may be able to help.
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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.