Female Counselling in Stratford-upon-Avon, ENG
In 16 years of practice I have probably seen most presenting problems. I specialise in stress, anxiety and depression. Stress can contribute to other issues of chronic pain or illness like Diabetes, ME/CFS or Fibromyalgia.. I qualified with Relate and worked for them for 10 years so have much experience in relationships too. I work both online and face to face. It is very important to choose a therapist who you connect with and for this reason I offer a 15 minute telephone conversation or a 30 minute meeting in person to discuss your requirements
In 16 years of practice I have probably seen most presenting problems. I specialise in stress, anxiety and depression. Stress can contribute to other issues of chronic pain or illness like Diabetes, ME/CFS or Fibromyalgia.. I qualified with Relate and worked for them for 10 years so have much experience in relationships too. I work both online and face to face. It is very important to choose a therapist who you connect with and for this reason I offer a 15 minute telephone conversation or a 30 minute meeting in person to discuss your requirements
Are you feeling "how do I deal with this" or "how can I change things" and you just don't know where to start.........then I can help. Counselling can make a huge difference to how you live your life. People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons and you're certainly not alone if you are finding making the first move quite daunting. I provide a quiet, safe space where you can freely discuss your fears, worries, hopes and dreams without judgement. This will allow you to gain a greater understanding of where you are now, where you want to be and how to get there.
Are you feeling "how do I deal with this" or "how can I change things" and you just don't know where to start.........then I can help. Counselling can make a huge difference to how you live your life. People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons and you're certainly not alone if you are finding making the first move quite daunting. I provide a quiet, safe space where you can freely discuss your fears, worries, hopes and dreams without judgement. This will allow you to gain a greater understanding of where you are now, where you want to be and how to get there.
Vicki Jones
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37
Vicki has experience with treating a wide range of psychological conditions and her qualifications mean she is suitably qualified to address many different types of issues. Her techniques have been proven to be effective, allowing the client to overcome their psychological concerns, relieve stress and anxiety, while allowing for a life of greater fulfillment. A full assessment is initially carried out and a diagnosis will be offered along with an appropriate treatment intervention plan.
Vicki has experience with treating a wide range of psychological conditions and her qualifications mean she is suitably qualified to address many different types of issues. Her techniques have been proven to be effective, allowing the client to overcome their psychological concerns, relieve stress and anxiety, while allowing for a life of greater fulfillment. A full assessment is initially carried out and a diagnosis will be offered along with an appropriate treatment intervention plan.
Hello and a warm welcome to my Practice. I'm all about being human and genuine, I offer support and encouragement in a compassionate and non-judgemental way. I work collaboratively with clients to build a therapeutic relationship that is based on trust and honesty. Together we can explore and understand how your experiences impact your life and relationships. I am experienced in working with clients with anxiety, depression, chaotic childhood, family and/or relationship difficulties, low-esteem and a lack of self-love. I can help if you feel lost and disconnected, stuck or overwhelmed by life’s challenges.
Hello and a warm welcome to my Practice. I'm all about being human and genuine, I offer support and encouragement in a compassionate and non-judgemental way. I work collaboratively with clients to build a therapeutic relationship that is based on trust and honesty. Together we can explore and understand how your experiences impact your life and relationships. I am experienced in working with clients with anxiety, depression, chaotic childhood, family and/or relationship difficulties, low-esteem and a lack of self-love. I can help if you feel lost and disconnected, stuck or overwhelmed by life’s challenges.
Although most people turn to therapy due to significant turning points like loss or bereavement, betrayal, conflict or a perceived defeat, others recognise their need to begin psychotherapeutic treatment due to feeling bewildered, unable to deal with unexpected low mood or experiencing anxiety. Most notice changes in their behaviours, including more frequent arguments, increased avoidance of tasks or proximity to others, or sudden inability to control their routine and schedule. No matter how you encounter change, ego therapy offers a bespoke approach to supporting your emotional development and personal transformation.
Although most people turn to therapy due to significant turning points like loss or bereavement, betrayal, conflict or a perceived defeat, others recognise their need to begin psychotherapeutic treatment due to feeling bewildered, unable to deal with unexpected low mood or experiencing anxiety. Most notice changes in their behaviours, including more frequent arguments, increased avoidance of tasks or proximity to others, or sudden inability to control their routine and schedule. No matter how you encounter change, ego therapy offers a bespoke approach to supporting your emotional development and personal transformation.
I am a highly experienced EMDR Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a 1st class B.A. (Hons) degree in Counselling working from practices in Warwickshire and London. I have advanced training in Trauma Therapy which is very effective in dealing with PTSD and Psychological Trauma. If you are suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Abuse/Trauma, Bereavement, Addiction or Relationship issues, I can help to navigate your way through and aid your journey back to health. The key to a successful relationship is the therapeutic relationship built on trust and safety.
I am a highly experienced EMDR Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a 1st class B.A. (Hons) degree in Counselling working from practices in Warwickshire and London. I have advanced training in Trauma Therapy which is very effective in dealing with PTSD and Psychological Trauma. If you are suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Abuse/Trauma, Bereavement, Addiction or Relationship issues, I can help to navigate your way through and aid your journey back to health. The key to a successful relationship is the therapeutic relationship built on trust and safety.
My Background I worked in the corporate sector for 25 years, running my own recruitment business and deriving great satisfaction from the challenge of this industry. However, over time, I noticed how people can end up feeling trapped, overburdened by mental health issues that they didn’t feel they could communicate to others. I also struggled in my own way, which is what led me to learn as much as possible about personal development – a journey that began in 1993. Since then, I have always wanted to dedicate myself to educating those experiencing the same issues and supporting them manage their well-being more effectively. As
My Background I worked in the corporate sector for 25 years, running my own recruitment business and deriving great satisfaction from the challenge of this industry. However, over time, I noticed how people can end up feeling trapped, overburdened by mental health issues that they didn’t feel they could communicate to others. I also struggled in my own way, which is what led me to learn as much as possible about personal development – a journey that began in 1993. Since then, I have always wanted to dedicate myself to educating those experiencing the same issues and supporting them manage their well-being more effectively. As
Dr Atlas Lai Ling Chan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37
Step into a space where healing begins and self-discovery unfolds. I am Atlas, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, accredited by the HCPC, dedicated to guiding you back to emotional well-being. With 15 years of rich experience across healthcare and education sectors, my approach is rooted in a profound understanding of the mind and its complex behaviors. This journey has equipped me with the skills to support a wide array of individuals, emphasizing a compassionate, personalized approach to psychotherapy.
Step into a space where healing begins and self-discovery unfolds. I am Atlas, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, accredited by the HCPC, dedicated to guiding you back to emotional well-being. With 15 years of rich experience across healthcare and education sectors, my approach is rooted in a profound understanding of the mind and its complex behaviors. This journey has equipped me with the skills to support a wide array of individuals, emphasizing a compassionate, personalized approach to psychotherapy.
I offer a safe, empathic, & open creative space for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Dramatherapy offers a unique creative psychotherapy. You will have the freedom to communicate in different ways, find your own way of working and access your inner resources. I will keep you safe and provide a range of creative therapeutic approaches which meet your needs as a whole person, help you develop the internal skills to manage pain & distress, and offer opportunities for change. It’s a privilege to work alongside and guide people as they express themselves, explore their difficulties and find their own path of healing.
I offer a safe, empathic, & open creative space for people of all ages and from all walks of life. Dramatherapy offers a unique creative psychotherapy. You will have the freedom to communicate in different ways, find your own way of working and access your inner resources. I will keep you safe and provide a range of creative therapeutic approaches which meet your needs as a whole person, help you develop the internal skills to manage pain & distress, and offer opportunities for change. It’s a privilege to work alongside and guide people as they express themselves, explore their difficulties and find their own path of healing.
Hello and welcome. If you're looking for support for your mental wellbeing, whether for past experiences of trauma or for a more current dilemma, depression or anxiety, or you're at a crossroads in life, I can help you to feel heard, supported and ready to face the future with confidence. I work with an integrative approach which means I have many techniques and frameworks which you can learn to use yourself for your future beyond counselling.
Hello and welcome. If you're looking for support for your mental wellbeing, whether for past experiences of trauma or for a more current dilemma, depression or anxiety, or you're at a crossroads in life, I can help you to feel heard, supported and ready to face the future with confidence. I work with an integrative approach which means I have many techniques and frameworks which you can learn to use yourself for your future beyond counselling.
My passion is to confidentially and non-judgementally help you clarify those aspects that cause distress, suffering, confusion or anger that lead you to feel stuck, and desperate. A professional listening ear and exploring our options and choices helps come to terms with issues, enabling handling life’s challenges with confidence. Using various approaches, including CBT, I help you with issues such as undue stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, couples therapy, negative thoughts and much more.. We work out what is troubling you, helping you to make sense of things, as we develop your own personal plan of therapy.
My passion is to confidentially and non-judgementally help you clarify those aspects that cause distress, suffering, confusion or anger that lead you to feel stuck, and desperate. A professional listening ear and exploring our options and choices helps come to terms with issues, enabling handling life’s challenges with confidence. Using various approaches, including CBT, I help you with issues such as undue stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, couples therapy, negative thoughts and much more.. We work out what is troubling you, helping you to make sense of things, as we develop your own personal plan of therapy.
15 Second Videos
Polly Jennens
Diane Susan Pulley
Bamford Psychology & Counselling Service
Rachel Hunter Counselling
Sonya Price
Ann Jennings
Transform Your Life with CBT: A Personal Invitation to Wellness Are you tired of feeling trapped in a cycle of anxiety, self-doubt, and negative thinking? Do you long for a life filled with confidence, clarity, and purpose? If so, I invite you to embark on a transformative journey with me as your guide. I understand the challenges you face because I've been there myself. Like you, I've experienced the relentless grip of anxiety and the suffocating weight of self-doubt. But through the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I discovered a path to liberation - and now, I'm here to share that path.
Transform Your Life with CBT: A Personal Invitation to Wellness Are you tired of feeling trapped in a cycle of anxiety, self-doubt, and negative thinking? Do you long for a life filled with confidence, clarity, and purpose? If so, I invite you to embark on a transformative journey with me as your guide. I understand the challenges you face because I've been there myself. Like you, I've experienced the relentless grip of anxiety and the suffocating weight of self-doubt. But through the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I discovered a path to liberation - and now, I'm here to share that path.
Seeking out the services of a suitable therapist can be a daunting prospect at the best of times. Perhaps you're currently undergoing a particularly stressful or distressing period in your life, struggling to cope with mounting pressures at home or work, experiencing feelings of sadness or loss, relationship difficulties, or unforeseen changes in your personal circumstances. Maybe you are seeking help with a mental health issue such as anxiety or depression, aiming to find ways of better managing your condition and its impact on your everyday life. Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I'm here to offer you my support.
Seeking out the services of a suitable therapist can be a daunting prospect at the best of times. Perhaps you're currently undergoing a particularly stressful or distressing period in your life, struggling to cope with mounting pressures at home or work, experiencing feelings of sadness or loss, relationship difficulties, or unforeseen changes in your personal circumstances. Maybe you are seeking help with a mental health issue such as anxiety or depression, aiming to find ways of better managing your condition and its impact on your everyday life. Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I'm here to offer you my support.
I appreciate how daunting and possibly overwhelming it can be trying to choose a counsellor. It might even be difficult to reach out and ask for help but please remember that sometimes we all struggle and feel anxious or depressed and sometimes we just need someone to talk to. Counselling can provide you with that place to talk as well as helping you to understand yourself and make positive changes so please don't be afraid to get in touch.
I appreciate how daunting and possibly overwhelming it can be trying to choose a counsellor. It might even be difficult to reach out and ask for help but please remember that sometimes we all struggle and feel anxious or depressed and sometimes we just need someone to talk to. Counselling can provide you with that place to talk as well as helping you to understand yourself and make positive changes so please don't be afraid to get in touch.
Specialising in working with young people aged 11-18 years. Counselling Service for Young People, Adults and Couples in Stratford Upon Avon and Leamington Spa. Nicky Adams MBACP, BA(Hons), MNCS (Acc). Counsellor / Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I am a fully qualified, registered and insured Counsellor. DBS checked. If life is a struggle right now, get in touch and we can work together to make life happier.. I am an integrative therapist, working in a solution / client centred way using a range of approaches including CBT and Mindfulness to help relieve your emotional distress.
Specialising in working with young people aged 11-18 years. Counselling Service for Young People, Adults and Couples in Stratford Upon Avon and Leamington Spa. Nicky Adams MBACP, BA(Hons), MNCS (Acc). Counsellor / Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I am a fully qualified, registered and insured Counsellor. DBS checked. If life is a struggle right now, get in touch and we can work together to make life happier.. I am an integrative therapist, working in a solution / client centred way using a range of approaches including CBT and Mindfulness to help relieve your emotional distress.
Dr Rosa Chillari offers you the most appropriate approach to match your needs. These approaches range from the current science of psychology and psychotherapy to a variety of time tested ancient healing wisdoms.
Dr Rosa Chillari offers you the most appropriate approach to match your needs. These approaches range from the current science of psychology and psychotherapy to a variety of time tested ancient healing wisdoms.
Life can throw many challenges at us, sometimes navigated well but at times can become overwhelming, and some help is welcome. As an experienced CBT and EMDR therapist I have worked with adults and young people to help them find their way through emotional and mental distress. With an understanding of how issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and trauma impacts everyday life, I offer a confidential space to work with you to find relief from these emotional challenges. We often have a sense of how we want to be but can't get there alone, our thoughts often getting in the way.
Life can throw many challenges at us, sometimes navigated well but at times can become overwhelming, and some help is welcome. As an experienced CBT and EMDR therapist I have worked with adults and young people to help them find their way through emotional and mental distress. With an understanding of how issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and trauma impacts everyday life, I offer a confidential space to work with you to find relief from these emotional challenges. We often have a sense of how we want to be but can't get there alone, our thoughts often getting in the way.
I am a highly qualified Clinical Supervisor and Counsellor who is passionate about supporting my clients. My aim is to create a trusting, safe and comfortable space for you to be able to express your concerns. By combining my variety of skills and experience, I am able to tailor my therapy to suit your needs. I have experience with children and adolescents (Cover Teacher and Nurture Lead, charities, social services, adoption services), as well as extensive work with adults in my private practice and working with an employee assistance programme.
I am a highly qualified Clinical Supervisor and Counsellor who is passionate about supporting my clients. My aim is to create a trusting, safe and comfortable space for you to be able to express your concerns. By combining my variety of skills and experience, I am able to tailor my therapy to suit your needs. I have experience with children and adolescents (Cover Teacher and Nurture Lead, charities, social services, adoption services), as well as extensive work with adults in my private practice and working with an employee assistance programme.
Trauma Specialist: My name is Helen. I'm a warm, empathic, fully qualified and experienced integrative adult & child psychotherapist. I'm passionate about supporting people through periods of 'stuckness', distress and overwhelm. I am highly skilled in trauma work and a wide range of mental health conditions. I have previously worked in mental health hospitals practising on both addiction and general psychiatry units and in schools. If you're struggling and need a safe space to address your distress, then I'm here for you. From me, you will receive genuine empathy, non-judgmental warmth and a safe environment in which to explore.
Trauma Specialist: My name is Helen. I'm a warm, empathic, fully qualified and experienced integrative adult & child psychotherapist. I'm passionate about supporting people through periods of 'stuckness', distress and overwhelm. I am highly skilled in trauma work and a wide range of mental health conditions. I have previously worked in mental health hospitals practising on both addiction and general psychiatry units and in schools. If you're struggling and need a safe space to address your distress, then I'm here for you. From me, you will receive genuine empathy, non-judgmental warmth and a safe environment in which to explore.
Michelle Cahill
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37
Waitlist for new clients
I am a qualified counsellor who is also currently in my final year of an MSc in Psychotherapy at Warwick University, which upon completion will make me a UKCP accredited psychotherapist. I am passionate about working with trauma, & welcome survivors of sexual abuse & domestic abuse. I particularly enjoy working with parents who are managing their trauma alongside their parental responsibilities and relationships. I provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore thoughts & feelings around one's sense of who they are both to self, & in relationship with others.
I am a qualified counsellor who is also currently in my final year of an MSc in Psychotherapy at Warwick University, which upon completion will make me a UKCP accredited psychotherapist. I am passionate about working with trauma, & welcome survivors of sexual abuse & domestic abuse. I particularly enjoy working with parents who are managing their trauma alongside their parental responsibilities and relationships. I provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore thoughts & feelings around one's sense of who they are both to self, & in relationship with others.
See more therapy options for Stratford-upon-Avon
Nearby Female Counsellors Searches for Stratford-upon-Avon
- Alcester
- Broadway
- Chipping Campden
- Earlswood
- Evesham
- Henley-in-Arden
- Leamington Spa
- Redditch
- Royal Leamington Spa
- Shipston-on-Stour
- Warwick
- Wellesbourne
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.