Women's Issues Counselling in Sherborne
Struggling with self worth and never feeling good enough or wanting to explore why you struggle with anxious and depressive thoughts.
Maybe you motivation is to work on boundaries with others, whether at work or in your personal life. Dealing with family and friends over stepping, in a people pleasing circle and not putting yourself first?
Whether your looking for long or short term sessions, you will have a safe warm non judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Learning new skills and techniques to empower you and gain the confidence you always had. Change your perspectives from negative thinking to empowered.
Struggling with self worth and never feeling good enough or wanting to explore why you struggle with anxious and depressive thoughts.
Maybe you motivation is to work on boundaries with others, whether at work or in your personal life. Dealing with family and friends over stepping, in a people pleasing circle and not putting yourself first?
Whether your looking for long or short term sessions, you will have a safe warm non judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Learning new skills and techniques to empower you and gain the confidence you always had. Change your perspectives from negative thinking to empowered.
As a CBT therapist, I can support you in overcoming mental health and emotional challenges by helping you identify and reframe negative thought patterns and behaviours that are keeping you stuck. Together, we'll develop practical coping strategies tailored to your unique circumstances and goals that you can take away and be yours forever.
By setting realistic objectives, we can create a clear path toward your desired outcomes, whether that’s reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem and mood, or managing stress.
I am afraid I only accept referrals from individuals over the age of 17 years.
As a CBT therapist, I can support you in overcoming mental health and emotional challenges by helping you identify and reframe negative thought patterns and behaviours that are keeping you stuck. Together, we'll develop practical coping strategies tailored to your unique circumstances and goals that you can take away and be yours forever.
By setting realistic objectives, we can create a clear path toward your desired outcomes, whether that’s reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem and mood, or managing stress.
I am afraid I only accept referrals from individuals over the age of 17 years.
People come from all walks of life to me. This could be because they are experiencing difficult emotions such as anxiety, panic, family issues, relationship issues, depression, grief or sadness. Perhaps you have been diagnosed with ADHA or Autism later in life, this can have a big impact on your life, you might want to explore this further. I have extensive experience with neurodiversity in my personal and professional life. It may be that you have a problem you would like to explore further. I may be able to help you make sense of it all.
People come from all walks of life to me. This could be because they are experiencing difficult emotions such as anxiety, panic, family issues, relationship issues, depression, grief or sadness. Perhaps you have been diagnosed with ADHA or Autism later in life, this can have a big impact on your life, you might want to explore this further. I have extensive experience with neurodiversity in my personal and professional life. It may be that you have a problem you would like to explore further. I may be able to help you make sense of it all.
September 2026 - I currently have limited availability for Wednesday daytime sessions in Exeter. My Dorchester practice and evening appointments are currently full.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? I offer warm, thoughtful therapy for a wide range of difficulties, with particular experience in trauma, neurodivergence and menopause.
I offer warm, compassionate therapy in Exeter, Dorchester and online. Whatever is going on, you won’t be judged here. Therapy with me isn’t about being analysed from a distance. It’s a warm, thoughtful conversation, where you can be honest about what’s really happening, even the messy and difficult parts.
September 2026 - I currently have limited availability for Wednesday daytime sessions in Exeter. My Dorchester practice and evening appointments are currently full.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? I offer warm, thoughtful therapy for a wide range of difficulties, with particular experience in trauma, neurodivergence and menopause.
I offer warm, compassionate therapy in Exeter, Dorchester and online. Whatever is going on, you won’t be judged here. Therapy with me isn’t about being analysed from a distance. It’s a warm, thoughtful conversation, where you can be honest about what’s really happening, even the messy and difficult parts.
I am a qualified counsellor with a specialist focus on supporting neurodivergent individuals, and I’m here to help you navigate your unique experiences in a safe, non-judgemental environment. My approach is person-centred, working collaboratively with clients to build trust, encourage self-awareness, and foster positive change. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships, or navigating life as a neurodivergent person, I offer tailored support that respects and embraces your individuality. With experience and understanding of neurodiversity, I aim to create a counselling space that feels supportive.
I am a qualified counsellor with a specialist focus on supporting neurodivergent individuals, and I’m here to help you navigate your unique experiences in a safe, non-judgemental environment. My approach is person-centred, working collaboratively with clients to build trust, encourage self-awareness, and foster positive change. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships, or navigating life as a neurodivergent person, I offer tailored support that respects and embraces your individuality. With experience and understanding of neurodiversity, I aim to create a counselling space that feels supportive.
I am a qualified counsellor offering supervision to counsellors, students, and professionals. I work with children, teenagers, and adults, drawing on 20 years of experience in social care, including roles in schools and residential children’s homes. I provide person-centred therapeutic counselling, focusing on your needs and goals. Sessions are held in my private practice in Sparkford or online, creating a supportive environment to explore, grow, and develop.
I am a qualified counsellor offering supervision to counsellors, students, and professionals. I work with children, teenagers, and adults, drawing on 20 years of experience in social care, including roles in schools and residential children’s homes. I provide person-centred therapeutic counselling, focusing on your needs and goals. Sessions are held in my private practice in Sparkford or online, creating a supportive environment to explore, grow, and develop.
Life can be challenging and each stage can bring uncertainty, loss or change. With the right support at the right time, life's difficulties can become opportunities for healing and meaningful positive change.
Taking the first step to seek help is often the hardest and takes courage. Yet it can set us on a different path, helping us create a better present and find the future we desire.
Life can be challenging and each stage can bring uncertainty, loss or change. With the right support at the right time, life's difficulties can become opportunities for healing and meaningful positive change.
Taking the first step to seek help is often the hardest and takes courage. Yet it can set us on a different path, helping us create a better present and find the future we desire.
My clients are often people who have never really talked to anyone before. People who have been struggling but finding it hard to talk, who have been holding it all together until they can't anymore.
There is no such thing as “right” or “wrong” things to talk about in therapy. Talk to me about your deepest thoughts and feelings, talk to me about sport, work, your week, your relationships, what you hate, what you love, sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll.
My clients are often people who have never really talked to anyone before. People who have been struggling but finding it hard to talk, who have been holding it all together until they can't anymore.
There is no such thing as “right” or “wrong” things to talk about in therapy. Talk to me about your deepest thoughts and feelings, talk to me about sport, work, your week, your relationships, what you hate, what you love, sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll.
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As a working-class therapist and coach, I truly understand how life’s structures and cultural expectations can shape the way we feel and relate to the world. If you’ve ever felt like an outsider or struggled to be understood, please know you’re not alone and you don’t have to carry that weight by yourself. My work is about creating a compassionate space where you can feel seen and supported. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, or trauma, or trying to make sense of workplace challenges, I’m here to walk alongside you.
As a working-class therapist and coach, I truly understand how life’s structures and cultural expectations can shape the way we feel and relate to the world. If you’ve ever felt like an outsider or struggled to be understood, please know you’re not alone and you don’t have to carry that weight by yourself. My work is about creating a compassionate space where you can feel seen and supported. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, or trauma, or trying to make sense of workplace challenges, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Are you a deep thinker, highly sensitive person (HSP), or neurodivergent? Ready to unmask and explore difficult relationships, life transitions, chronic illness, anxiety or depression? I can help.
My approach is relational, warm, and creative. As a trauma-informed dramatherapist, I create reparative experiences to help you re-frame past events, manage stress, and gain autonomy. I have a particular rapport with ND women, bookworms, elders, and parents.
Click email to book a free 15-min call to see if we're a good fit.
As a clinical supervisor I provide tailored structure for ND practitioners to manage overwhelm.
Are you a deep thinker, highly sensitive person (HSP), or neurodivergent? Ready to unmask and explore difficult relationships, life transitions, chronic illness, anxiety or depression? I can help.
My approach is relational, warm, and creative. As a trauma-informed dramatherapist, I create reparative experiences to help you re-frame past events, manage stress, and gain autonomy. I have a particular rapport with ND women, bookworms, elders, and parents.
Click email to book a free 15-min call to see if we're a good fit.
As a clinical supervisor I provide tailored structure for ND practitioners to manage overwhelm.
Hi, thanks for being here! Let me tell you about myself: I am a queer cisgender woman, and I use she/her pronouns. I am also neurodivergent and an intersectional feminist. These parts of who I am naturally shape the way I work. My counselling practice is inclusive and rooted in compassion. I aim to offer a space where you will be seen, heard and accepted just as you are.
Being queer and neurodivergent myself, I know what it can feel like to exist between worlds, to mask, to question belonging, and to be misunderstood. These experiences have inspired me to focus my practice on LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.
Hi, thanks for being here! Let me tell you about myself: I am a queer cisgender woman, and I use she/her pronouns. I am also neurodivergent and an intersectional feminist. These parts of who I am naturally shape the way I work. My counselling practice is inclusive and rooted in compassion. I aim to offer a space where you will be seen, heard and accepted just as you are.
Being queer and neurodivergent myself, I know what it can feel like to exist between worlds, to mask, to question belonging, and to be misunderstood. These experiences have inspired me to focus my practice on LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.
I work with all women's issues in particular those who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence and abuse in childhood.
I am an accredited Integrative Counsellor who supports women through life with the wide range of issues women encounter, such as mental wellbeing, relationships, neurodiversity, cultural responsibilities, trauma and loss. I also support women with self-esteem, confidence, making a meaningful life and personal growth. I help you to feel safe, understood and supported, to help you make sense of what has happened, find ways to cope, look at choices, help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed, help you feel more connected with yourself, and live more positively.
I work with all women's issues in particular those who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence and abuse in childhood.
I am an accredited Integrative Counsellor who supports women through life with the wide range of issues women encounter, such as mental wellbeing, relationships, neurodiversity, cultural responsibilities, trauma and loss. I also support women with self-esteem, confidence, making a meaningful life and personal growth. I help you to feel safe, understood and supported, to help you make sense of what has happened, find ways to cope, look at choices, help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed, help you feel more connected with yourself, and live more positively.
I tailor treatment by drawing on various psychological models & love working with OCD, ADHD, relationships, women's issues, perfectionism and high pressure environments.
I understand difficulties swiftly by truly listening to what you say (and what you don't), the language you use and the context you're in.
I tailor treatment by drawing on various psychological models & love working with OCD, ADHD, relationships, women's issues, perfectionism and high pressure environments.
I understand difficulties swiftly by truly listening to what you say (and what you don't), the language you use and the context you're in.
If you are feeling that you need help in your life for whatever reason, perhaps in your relationship, family dynamic, a work situation, with depression, anxiety or your mental health; for significant loss or past or present trauma; if life is just too challenging to cope with; if the way ahead feels uncertain; if you are without hope and feeling isolated or overwhelmed; or if you simply want to explore a problem or experience to help your general wellbeing and happiness, we can work together.
If you are feeling that you need help in your life for whatever reason, perhaps in your relationship, family dynamic, a work situation, with depression, anxiety or your mental health; for significant loss or past or present trauma; if life is just too challenging to cope with; if the way ahead feels uncertain; if you are without hope and feeling isolated or overwhelmed; or if you simply want to explore a problem or experience to help your general wellbeing and happiness, we can work together.
Do you often ask yourself: ‘What is happening to me? I just don’t recognise myself anymore’. Old ways of living and coping with life’s stressors have simply stopped working and you find yourself at a crossroads. You may have lived through a difficult experience or other significant life event that has left you feeling vulnerable and scarred. There may be new health, relationship or work challenges now that you simply don’t know how to resolve or something inside you has ‘snapped’ and says: ‘I’ve had enough’
Do you often ask yourself: ‘What is happening to me? I just don’t recognise myself anymore’. Old ways of living and coping with life’s stressors have simply stopped working and you find yourself at a crossroads. You may have lived through a difficult experience or other significant life event that has left you feeling vulnerable and scarred. There may be new health, relationship or work challenges now that you simply don’t know how to resolve or something inside you has ‘snapped’ and says: ‘I’ve had enough’
Are you feeling that you need a supportive relationship to help with issues in your life? At different times in life we may feel overwhelmed, alone or stuck and it can help to talk in a non judgemental setting. You may be considering therapy for many reasons and the first step is to just make contact. This can bring feelings of nervousness but it can also be a very exciting moment. You can ask for the help and support you need. It’s very important that you feel completely comfortable with your counsellor, that they are a person you can share all of yourself with.
Are you feeling that you need a supportive relationship to help with issues in your life? At different times in life we may feel overwhelmed, alone or stuck and it can help to talk in a non judgemental setting. You may be considering therapy for many reasons and the first step is to just make contact. This can bring feelings of nervousness but it can also be a very exciting moment. You can ask for the help and support you need. It’s very important that you feel completely comfortable with your counsellor, that they are a person you can share all of yourself with.
Hello, I'm Claire. I am an experienced Psychotherapist, working on-line and face to face from my therapy rooms in Southbourne. There are many different reasons why you may be looking for change in your life. For example, you may be suffering from day-to-day anxiety, or perhaps you have experienced traumatic life events leading to depression, addictive behaviours or problems in your relationships. You may not even be sure why you feel this way. At times like these it can help to talk to a professional who can work alongside you to help you achieve understanding and clarity, enabling you to make the changes you want in your life.
Hello, I'm Claire. I am an experienced Psychotherapist, working on-line and face to face from my therapy rooms in Southbourne. There are many different reasons why you may be looking for change in your life. For example, you may be suffering from day-to-day anxiety, or perhaps you have experienced traumatic life events leading to depression, addictive behaviours or problems in your relationships. You may not even be sure why you feel this way. At times like these it can help to talk to a professional who can work alongside you to help you achieve understanding and clarity, enabling you to make the changes you want in your life.
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.
I’m RoseMarie Philips. Clinical Supervisor & Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor & Life Coach. A Christian. Having 26+ years’ experience, 11.5 years at Relate. I support teens. Worked with CAMHS (NHS)and adults through some of life’s difficult challenges. Support survivors coercive control, narcissistic, domestic abuse, sexual trauma, PTSD, CSA. Menopause, anxiety, and depression. Supporting adults in neurodiversity — working with Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, Dyslexia. Offering Relationship and Family Therapy. My work focuses on helping rebuild your life: rediscover your strengths, reconnect with your values, and restore confidence
I’m RoseMarie Philips. Clinical Supervisor & Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor & Life Coach. A Christian. Having 26+ years’ experience, 11.5 years at Relate. I support teens. Worked with CAMHS (NHS)and adults through some of life’s difficult challenges. Support survivors coercive control, narcissistic, domestic abuse, sexual trauma, PTSD, CSA. Menopause, anxiety, and depression. Supporting adults in neurodiversity — working with Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, Dyslexia. Offering Relationship and Family Therapy. My work focuses on helping rebuild your life: rediscover your strengths, reconnect with your values, and restore confidence
Know thyself is an ancient aphorism that encourages individuals to explore and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. The phrase dates back to ancient Greece, where it was inscribed on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. At its core, know thyself is a call to introspection, self-awareness, and personal growth. It encourages you to look within, explore your thoughts and emotions, and gain insight into their motivations, values, and beliefs. By knowing yourself, you can better understand your strengths and weaknesses, make more informed choices, and live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Know thyself is an ancient aphorism that encourages individuals to explore and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. The phrase dates back to ancient Greece, where it was inscribed on the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. At its core, know thyself is a call to introspection, self-awareness, and personal growth. It encourages you to look within, explore your thoughts and emotions, and gain insight into their motivations, values, and beliefs. By knowing yourself, you can better understand your strengths and weaknesses, make more informed choices, and live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
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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.