Female Counselling in Shoreham-by-Sea, ENG

Photo of Janet Bell, Counsellor in Shoreham-by-Sea, England
Janet Bell
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Whether you are experiencing a sense of crisis, have a specific issue to work through, or a more general feeling of needing someone to talk to, taking some time for yourself to engage with an empathic, qualified counsellor in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space can really help make sense of your issues. I have a range of experience working with adults and young people as well as more specialised experience with the music industry, performing arts, addiction and boarding school related issues.
Whether you are experiencing a sense of crisis, have a specific issue to work through, or a more general feeling of needing someone to talk to, taking some time for yourself to engage with an empathic, qualified counsellor in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space can really help make sense of your issues. I have a range of experience working with adults and young people as well as more specialised experience with the music industry, performing arts, addiction and boarding school related issues.
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Melinda Filo Smith
Counsellor, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
I'm a psychologist and trauma therapist with extensive experience of working with people who experienced abuse, loss, depression, anxiety, substance misuse, physical health issues. I use a highly effective neurobiology based therapy technique as well as counselling and arts therapy. I mainly work online but also offer in person sessions in Shoreham-by-sea, West Sussex.
I'm a psychologist and trauma therapist with extensive experience of working with people who experienced abuse, loss, depression, anxiety, substance misuse, physical health issues. I use a highly effective neurobiology based therapy technique as well as counselling and arts therapy. I mainly work online but also offer in person sessions in Shoreham-by-sea, West Sussex.
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Kerry Louise Greene
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
I would image you find yourself here after looking at quite a few other profiles, or you are just starting off your initial search for a counsellor. Whatever your situation, I'm sure you're just hoping that someone's profile speaks to you in some way. Therapy is a big step; you’re realising you want to make changes to your life and that takes courage. My role is to be alongside you, to explore what is important to you right now without pressure or interruption.
I would image you find yourself here after looking at quite a few other profiles, or you are just starting off your initial search for a counsellor. Whatever your situation, I'm sure you're just hoping that someone's profile speaks to you in some way. Therapy is a big step; you’re realising you want to make changes to your life and that takes courage. My role is to be alongside you, to explore what is important to you right now without pressure or interruption.
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Photo of Claire Elmes, Psychotherapist in Shoreham-by-Sea, England
Claire Elmes
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Welcome! I offer a wide range of services & would love to help you. I can work with adults, children & groups of professionals. I can help if you are feeling sad, anxious, have low self esteem, you might be struggling with lifestyle, sleep, routine & creating habits that stick and want some changes. Quite often these things stem from past experience, you might have suffered trauma such as bullying, abuse, parental separation. I am also helping companies and HR managers with creating well-being support & positive changes returning to the 'hybrid' way of working following COVID 19. I also offer Supervision to other practitioners.
Welcome! I offer a wide range of services & would love to help you. I can work with adults, children & groups of professionals. I can help if you are feeling sad, anxious, have low self esteem, you might be struggling with lifestyle, sleep, routine & creating habits that stick and want some changes. Quite often these things stem from past experience, you might have suffered trauma such as bullying, abuse, parental separation. I am also helping companies and HR managers with creating well-being support & positive changes returning to the 'hybrid' way of working following COVID 19. I also offer Supervision to other practitioners.
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Ailsa Oyefesobi
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Taking the first steps in your therapeutic journey can feel scary. Whatever the reason you find yourself here know that I will meet you with compassion and kindness. With a humanistic approach, our sessions will feel like a journey as together we make meaning from and try to better understand your journey so far...
Taking the first steps in your therapeutic journey can feel scary. Whatever the reason you find yourself here know that I will meet you with compassion and kindness. With a humanistic approach, our sessions will feel like a journey as together we make meaning from and try to better understand your journey so far...
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Maggie Wood - Bodhi Tree Dramatherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Hi and welcome! I believe healing & change can happen within a therapy space that holds safety and trust. Would you like to create positive change? My sessions offer a friendly, warm, holistic, compassionate and safe environment. I work with people from various nationalities, cultures & walks of life & have special interests working with: neurodiversity & integration; ABI/TBI; ADHD; autism; long term covid; dis/ability; chronic health issues; relationship body & mind; carers and young; HSP; nature and women's health. My intention is to support clients gain more awareness and tools to help support their life journey.
Hi and welcome! I believe healing & change can happen within a therapy space that holds safety and trust. Would you like to create positive change? My sessions offer a friendly, warm, holistic, compassionate and safe environment. I work with people from various nationalities, cultures & walks of life & have special interests working with: neurodiversity & integration; ABI/TBI; ADHD; autism; long term covid; dis/ability; chronic health issues; relationship body & mind; carers and young; HSP; nature and women's health. My intention is to support clients gain more awareness and tools to help support their life journey.
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Katy Gilardi
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Thanks for stopping at my profile. I'm an experienced and dedicated psychodynamic therapist and I work primarily with adults in my private practice in Sheffield I am very passionate about helping people and believe the therapy I offer can help people overcome and resolve a variety of issues, from mild to severe. Psychodynamic therapy is an in-depth psychological intervention which is exploratory in nature and focused on free expression. Often open-ended, it offers rewards for those who undertake it that can be life-changing, including a robust sense of self, easier relationships and an ability to live free of fear
Thanks for stopping at my profile. I'm an experienced and dedicated psychodynamic therapist and I work primarily with adults in my private practice in Sheffield I am very passionate about helping people and believe the therapy I offer can help people overcome and resolve a variety of issues, from mild to severe. Psychodynamic therapy is an in-depth psychological intervention which is exploratory in nature and focused on free expression. Often open-ended, it offers rewards for those who undertake it that can be life-changing, including a robust sense of self, easier relationships and an ability to live free of fear
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Joanne Walker
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
At times we can struggle with our circumstances and relationships. This may result in feeling confused and overwhelmed. Traumas past and present impact upon our quality of life and coping mechanisms can fail or become unhelpful. Counselling allows some time and space to focus on your issues and it can provide insight and clarity. It's an opportunity for honest open communication, without the fear of judgement and negative repercussions. This self-exploration tends to aid growth and healing, ultimately resulting in change and acceptance. I support you rather than diagnose or label, being alongside you through life's challenges.
At times we can struggle with our circumstances and relationships. This may result in feeling confused and overwhelmed. Traumas past and present impact upon our quality of life and coping mechanisms can fail or become unhelpful. Counselling allows some time and space to focus on your issues and it can provide insight and clarity. It's an opportunity for honest open communication, without the fear of judgement and negative repercussions. This self-exploration tends to aid growth and healing, ultimately resulting in change and acceptance. I support you rather than diagnose or label, being alongside you through life's challenges.
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Photo of Sarah Williams, Counsellor in Shoreham-by-Sea, England
Sarah Williams
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
I’m Sarah and I work in a person centred way, this means that I listen with empathy, and I will always regard you and your experiences with compassion and understanding. In this environment, which is warm and supportive, I am committed to helping clients confront and challenge any blocks they may have in their emotional life. This may be around difficult life events. Perhaps you are lacking confidence in the ability to achieve desired goals. Counselling is a confidential space to explore complex emotions and can help to find a way out of depression, low motivation or low self esteem. You just need to take the first step.
I’m Sarah and I work in a person centred way, this means that I listen with empathy, and I will always regard you and your experiences with compassion and understanding. In this environment, which is warm and supportive, I am committed to helping clients confront and challenge any blocks they may have in their emotional life. This may be around difficult life events. Perhaps you are lacking confidence in the ability to achieve desired goals. Counselling is a confidential space to explore complex emotions and can help to find a way out of depression, low motivation or low self esteem. You just need to take the first step.
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Natasha Nyeke
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
If you've noticed you're not feeling the same joy you used to and you're worrying about things you didn't used to but you're not sure anyone can help counselling really is the first step towards feeling so much better. I know my own counselling journey changed my life and that is why I am so passionate about what I do. When we understand where our negative patterns stem from we can change our whole lives and break the cycle for our own children. There are reasons why you are struggling and together we can figure out why you are so stuck. Life can feel so much better and this really is the first step.
If you've noticed you're not feeling the same joy you used to and you're worrying about things you didn't used to but you're not sure anyone can help counselling really is the first step towards feeling so much better. I know my own counselling journey changed my life and that is why I am so passionate about what I do. When we understand where our negative patterns stem from we can change our whole lives and break the cycle for our own children. There are reasons why you are struggling and together we can figure out why you are so stuck. Life can feel so much better and this really is the first step.
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Photo of Catriona Homer, Counsellor in Shoreham-by-Sea, England
Catriona Homer
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Many people find themselves continually repeating familiar patterns of behaviour and attracting the same problems in their lives. If this has been your cycle, you are not alone, and it is ok to ask for support. Many clients come to me because they have a desire to change yet have been able to make these changes themselves. I have no magical ability to heal anyone or change their life, however I can help you to process how you are feeling, help you to find new perspectives, and can pass on insights and concepts that may help to make sense of your problems, so you can develop the capacity to become your own healer.
Many people find themselves continually repeating familiar patterns of behaviour and attracting the same problems in their lives. If this has been your cycle, you are not alone, and it is ok to ask for support. Many clients come to me because they have a desire to change yet have been able to make these changes themselves. I have no magical ability to heal anyone or change their life, however I can help you to process how you are feeling, help you to find new perspectives, and can pass on insights and concepts that may help to make sense of your problems, so you can develop the capacity to become your own healer.
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Kathleen McCabe
Psychotherapist, MSc, BPC
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
I would say that an important element of analytic work is that it helps to build real internal strength; one that can enable you to know and accept yourself. For People who are able to make use of analytic work, it can provide translatable skills that help deal with ongoing difficulties, not just the ones that brought you to therapy. Analytic therapy can be short term, but tends to be relatively long term work, dealing with issues that have likely been problematic for many years.
I would say that an important element of analytic work is that it helps to build real internal strength; one that can enable you to know and accept yourself. For People who are able to make use of analytic work, it can provide translatable skills that help deal with ongoing difficulties, not just the ones that brought you to therapy. Analytic therapy can be short term, but tends to be relatively long term work, dealing with issues that have likely been problematic for many years.
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Lucy Crean
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Are you looking for help and support with problems that feel hard to overcome? I am an experienced therapist, and offer a warm, welcoming and calm space to explore your difficulties and facilitate positive change. Perhaps your life taken a turn or direction you are not happy with, or you might have tough choices to make. Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on why you feel unhappy or dissatisfied, but you know that something’s not right. Whatever has brought you to therapy, I am here to help.
Are you looking for help and support with problems that feel hard to overcome? I am an experienced therapist, and offer a warm, welcoming and calm space to explore your difficulties and facilitate positive change. Perhaps your life taken a turn or direction you are not happy with, or you might have tough choices to make. Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on why you feel unhappy or dissatisfied, but you know that something’s not right. Whatever has brought you to therapy, I am here to help.
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templemancounselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Is Anxiety getting in the way of your life? Does any of the following sound familiar? You are very self-critical, You usually imagine the worst case scenario, You overthink decisions, You find negative feedback very hard to handle, You replay your interactions repeatedly. If your answer is yes, you are probably are experiencing anxiety to some degree.
Is Anxiety getting in the way of your life? Does any of the following sound familiar? You are very self-critical, You usually imagine the worst case scenario, You overthink decisions, You find negative feedback very hard to handle, You replay your interactions repeatedly. If your answer is yes, you are probably are experiencing anxiety to some degree.
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Photo of Dr Clara O’Brien, Psychologist in Shoreham-by-Sea, England
Dr Clara O’Brien
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Do you have cognitive difficulties following a head injury or are you living with a neurological or long term health condition? If you struggle with your memory, thinking or concentration I can provide neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation to help you cope with this. I also provide psychological therapy to help people adjust to living with neurological conditions as well as cope with anxiety and stress. I also provide treatment for post traumatic stress symptoms, sleep difficulties and fatigue.
Do you have cognitive difficulties following a head injury or are you living with a neurological or long term health condition? If you struggle with your memory, thinking or concentration I can provide neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation to help you cope with this. I also provide psychological therapy to help people adjust to living with neurological conditions as well as cope with anxiety and stress. I also provide treatment for post traumatic stress symptoms, sleep difficulties and fatigue.
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Photo of Hattie Ward, Psychotherapist in Shoreham-by-Sea, England
Hattie Ward
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Our early relationships and environments can often lead us to over identify with and internalise the projections, expectations, and demands of others. Therapy offers a place for you to get to know and become reacquainted with your internal world. Over time, the therapeutic process may not only illuminate your conscious, but your unconscious narratives, to reveal a deeper understanding and connection with a more authentic sense of who you are in the present and how you relate to the world. ​
Our early relationships and environments can often lead us to over identify with and internalise the projections, expectations, and demands of others. Therapy offers a place for you to get to know and become reacquainted with your internal world. Over time, the therapeutic process may not only illuminate your conscious, but your unconscious narratives, to reveal a deeper understanding and connection with a more authentic sense of who you are in the present and how you relate to the world. ​
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Photo of Alexandra Payne, Psychotherapist in Shoreham-by-Sea, England
Alexandra Payne
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Sometimes it’s difficult to know where you can turn to talk through family issues and get some help. Often those closest to you are very involved themselves. Or you don’t want to worry them. It may be that you don’t know where to turn. I am a highly experienced Child Psychotherapist. I offer therapy and mental health support for children and young people and consultation to the people who care for them. Therapy provides a safe space to explore issues that might be troubling someone, be it anxiety, stress and unhappiness; separation and loss; worries about school; gender and sexuality; low self esteem or any number of other things.
Sometimes it’s difficult to know where you can turn to talk through family issues and get some help. Often those closest to you are very involved themselves. Or you don’t want to worry them. It may be that you don’t know where to turn. I am a highly experienced Child Psychotherapist. I offer therapy and mental health support for children and young people and consultation to the people who care for them. Therapy provides a safe space to explore issues that might be troubling someone, be it anxiety, stress and unhappiness; separation and loss; worries about school; gender and sexuality; low self esteem or any number of other things.
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Photo of Sian Lamey, Psychotherapist in Shoreham-by-Sea, England
Sian Lamey
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Hello and welcome. Are you feeling like life is not heading in the direction you want it to? Are you feeling like your emotions are in the driving seat? Whether you are feeling Anxious, Depressed, struggling with Low self-esteem, experiencing PTSD/ cPTSD, Trauma, Grief/ Bereavement, or Stress, or you may be going through a life transition or experiencing a Long term health condition, I am here to help. I provide evidence based therapy for adults and teens aged 14+ within the Brighton and Hove area and online.
Hello and welcome. Are you feeling like life is not heading in the direction you want it to? Are you feeling like your emotions are in the driving seat? Whether you are feeling Anxious, Depressed, struggling with Low self-esteem, experiencing PTSD/ cPTSD, Trauma, Grief/ Bereavement, or Stress, or you may be going through a life transition or experiencing a Long term health condition, I am here to help. I provide evidence based therapy for adults and teens aged 14+ within the Brighton and Hove area and online.
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Photo of Sarah Noble-Jones, Counsellor in Shoreham-by-Sea, England
Sarah Noble-Jones
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming: anxiety, lack of self-esteem, self-criticism, grief, life changes – are you struggling with issues and difficult feelings that are hard to manage alone, perhaps even more in this current climate? Attentive, respectful and caring therapy can be a powerfully supportive and healing choice towards regaining a sense of hope and purpose. Together we work to gently uncover what you need to be able to live in a more fulfilled, meaningful and satisfying way.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming: anxiety, lack of self-esteem, self-criticism, grief, life changes – are you struggling with issues and difficult feelings that are hard to manage alone, perhaps even more in this current climate? Attentive, respectful and caring therapy can be a powerfully supportive and healing choice towards regaining a sense of hope and purpose. Together we work to gently uncover what you need to be able to live in a more fulfilled, meaningful and satisfying way.
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Mandy Randall-Gavin
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Do you need support emotionally? Are you feeling low or anxious? Maybe you're bereaved? Maybe you're struggling with relationships, at work or at home? I can help you. I believe everyone can choose to live their lives and relationships in a positive and fulfilled way. I am a qualified Counsellor in TA Practice, with many years of client experience. I'm here, I'm listening. Please contact me to arrange an initial meeting session to find out if we can work together.
Do you need support emotionally? Are you feeling low or anxious? Maybe you're bereaved? Maybe you're struggling with relationships, at work or at home? I can help you. I believe everyone can choose to live their lives and relationships in a positive and fulfilled way. I am a qualified Counsellor in TA Practice, with many years of client experience. I'm here, I'm listening. Please contact me to arrange an initial meeting session to find out if we can work together.
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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as 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 ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

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—both men and women—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.