Female Counselling in Shoreham-by-Sea, ENG

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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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Maggie Wood - Bodhi Tree Dramatherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Hi! 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 interest working with: neurodiversity & integration; ABI/TBI; ADHD; ASD, autism; dyspraxia, dis/ability; chronic health challenges; HSP, highly sensitive people; grief; carers and young carers; relationship body & mind. My intention is to support clients gain more awareness and tools to help support their life journey.
Hi! 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 interest working with: neurodiversity & integration; ABI/TBI; ADHD; ASD, autism; dyspraxia, dis/ability; chronic health challenges; HSP, highly sensitive people; grief; carers and young carers; relationship body & mind. My intention is to support clients gain more awareness and tools to help support their life journey.
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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, CBT 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, CBT and arts therapy. I mainly work online but also offer in person sessions in Shoreham-by-sea, West Sussex.
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Melanie Kinross
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Do you need help to unpick your thoughts and feelings, and start to make sense of relationships, behaviours, coping strategies and attachments? I can help you with difficulties which might be causing distress or dysfunction. I am experienced working with young people, young adults and adults, and I can help you make changes which might make life easier or more fulfilling. I have experience with neuro-diversity, physical disability and LGBTQ+.
Do you need help to unpick your thoughts and feelings, and start to make sense of relationships, behaviours, coping strategies and attachments? I can help you with difficulties which might be causing distress or dysfunction. I am experienced working with young people, young adults and adults, and I can help you make changes which might make life easier or more fulfilling. I have experience with neuro-diversity, physical disability and LGBTQ+.
01273 092824 View 01273 092824
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Tamsin Haskins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Seeking therapy can arise from various reasons, whether they’re clear or not. It might stem from experiences of anxiety, depression, emotional or physical abuse, grief or bereavement or challenging relationships in childhood or later life. Sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly what’s wrong, yet you feel it. I offer compassion, curiosity and care and encourage you to be curious so that together we can explore how difficult experiences, emotions and feelings relate to your sense of self and relationships with others, my approach aims to help you to deepen your self-awareness while understanding your emotions in mind and body.
Seeking therapy can arise from various reasons, whether they’re clear or not. It might stem from experiences of anxiety, depression, emotional or physical abuse, grief or bereavement or challenging relationships in childhood or later life. Sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly what’s wrong, yet you feel it. I offer compassion, curiosity and care and encourage you to be curious so that together we can explore how difficult experiences, emotions and feelings relate to your sense of self and relationships with others, my approach aims to help you to deepen your self-awareness while understanding your emotions in mind and body.
01273 974232 View 01273 974232
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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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Alicia Taylor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
I offer counselling online (UK wide) and individual walk and talk therapy in Brighton, Shoreham, Lewes and neighbouring areas. Nature can have many positive effects on our mental health. My clients often find the process of opening up about difficult issues more natural outside, particularly those struggling with anxiety. I work with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, as well as more general feelings of being stuck or lost. I'm an empathic listener and create a warm, non-judgmental space to work collaboratively and at your pace.
I offer counselling online (UK wide) and individual walk and talk therapy in Brighton, Shoreham, Lewes and neighbouring areas. Nature can have many positive effects on our mental health. My clients often find the process of opening up about difficult issues more natural outside, particularly those struggling with anxiety. I work with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, as well as more general feelings of being stuck or lost. I'm an empathic listener and create a warm, non-judgmental space to work collaboratively and at your pace.
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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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Mindful Clinical Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am an experienced psychotherapist with over a decade spent offering therapy and clinical supervision. Alongside my private practice I run a therapy space called The Therapy Studio and work part-time as a Specialist Practitioner & Art Psychotherapist within the NHS and Childrens Services.
Welcome and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I am an experienced psychotherapist with over a decade spent offering therapy and clinical supervision. Alongside my private practice I run a therapy space called The Therapy Studio and work part-time as a Specialist Practitioner & Art Psychotherapist within the NHS and Childrens Services.
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Emma Tullett
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
If you are struggling with an aspect of your life, or would like to get a better understanding of yourself, I'm here to help. I am an experienced Integrative Existential psychotherapist offering a confidential, supportive, safe, and non-judgemental space to help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I work in a holistic way that honours your unique experience and draws on a number of different therapeutic approaches to tailor support to your individual needs. I value diversity and individuality, my practice is non-discriminatory, I work within the BACP ethical framework and I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.
If you are struggling with an aspect of your life, or would like to get a better understanding of yourself, I'm here to help. I am an experienced Integrative Existential psychotherapist offering a confidential, supportive, safe, and non-judgemental space to help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I work in a holistic way that honours your unique experience and draws on a number of different therapeutic approaches to tailor support to your individual needs. I value diversity and individuality, my practice is non-discriminatory, I work within the BACP ethical framework and I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.
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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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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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Joanne Walker
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Whatever you're going through in life counselling provides non-judgemental and empathic support. Being seen and heard goes a long way towards starting to feel better. Honest communication tends to provide insight and clarity. This promotes growth, which ultimately results in change and acceptance. Guided reflection can help to make long lasting positive changes to you, your relationships and your future. The space to unburden and review your coping strategies can improve confidence and self-worth. You don't have to suffer alone, or worry about the impact of opening up to those around you. I look forward to working with you soon.
Whatever you're going through in life counselling provides non-judgemental and empathic support. Being seen and heard goes a long way towards starting to feel better. Honest communication tends to provide insight and clarity. This promotes growth, which ultimately results in change and acceptance. Guided reflection can help to make long lasting positive changes to you, your relationships and your future. The space to unburden and review your coping strategies can improve confidence and self-worth. You don't have to suffer alone, or worry about the impact of opening up to those around you. I look forward to working with you soon.
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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.
01903 924249 View 01903 924249
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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.
07579 829261 View 07579 829261
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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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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.
01273 092035 View 01273 092035
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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. ​
01273 092584 View 01273 092584
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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.
01273 092674 View 01273 092674
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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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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.