Women's Issues Counselling in Sutton

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Flor Ferraco
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Serves Area
Is it difficult for yourself to connect to your emotions and feelings? Sometimes it is complicated to find a link to enable us express freely. Unintentionally, we can create a habit in which we suppress, run away, deny or manipulate our emotions. It is normal to try to push away feelings of discomfort like stress, fear or pain; but there are tools you can learn to help you cope with these emotions in a healthy way. Instead of denying, distracting yourself, manipulating or disconnecting, you can accept, observe, acknowledge and connect deeply with your feelings.
Is it difficult for yourself to connect to your emotions and feelings? Sometimes it is complicated to find a link to enable us express freely. Unintentionally, we can create a habit in which we suppress, run away, deny or manipulate our emotions. It is normal to try to push away feelings of discomfort like stress, fear or pain; but there are tools you can learn to help you cope with these emotions in a healthy way. Instead of denying, distracting yourself, manipulating or disconnecting, you can accept, observe, acknowledge and connect deeply with your feelings.
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Grainne Ashton
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Grainne (‘Gronya’) an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. I support clients with a range of issues including anxiety, low mood, bereavement and loss, relationship issues, trauma, work stress and coping with change. You might be feeling isolated and overwhelmed by your feelings right now. Whether you have clear goals you want to address or are not sure why you feel distressed, you don't need to manage alone. I provide a confidential space where you can feel heard and supported to process past experiences, explore where you are right now, and discover what you may need to move forwards and feel better.
Hello, I’m Grainne (‘Gronya’) an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. I support clients with a range of issues including anxiety, low mood, bereavement and loss, relationship issues, trauma, work stress and coping with change. You might be feeling isolated and overwhelmed by your feelings right now. Whether you have clear goals you want to address or are not sure why you feel distressed, you don't need to manage alone. I provide a confidential space where you can feel heard and supported to process past experiences, explore where you are right now, and discover what you may need to move forwards and feel better.
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Vanessa Onyuku-Opukiri
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Are you looking for a safe space to explore sensitive issues? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, panic attacks or the effects of past trauma? Or perhaps you find it hard to open up and talk about yourself. I am a friendly, qualified and experienced counsellor who is passionate about helping people who have never had counselling before or who find it difficult to talk. I provide a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore both past and present issues. I offer one to one counselling for adults either face to face or over the telephone.
Are you looking for a safe space to explore sensitive issues? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, panic attacks or the effects of past trauma? Or perhaps you find it hard to open up and talk about yourself. I am a friendly, qualified and experienced counsellor who is passionate about helping people who have never had counselling before or who find it difficult to talk. I provide a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore both past and present issues. I offer one to one counselling for adults either face to face or over the telephone.
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Mariah Wilde
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Sutton SM1
Do you feel trapped in loops of worry, checking, or intrusive thoughts that won’t let you rest? I specialise in helping adults with OCD and anxiety find freedom from the constant noise of the mind. My approach integrates CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic therapies to work with both the mind and emotions. Together we’ll make sense of your patterns so you can feel calmer, more grounded, and free to live fully. I offer sessions in person in London and online UK-wide.
Do you feel trapped in loops of worry, checking, or intrusive thoughts that won’t let you rest? I specialise in helping adults with OCD and anxiety find freedom from the constant noise of the mind. My approach integrates CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic therapies to work with both the mind and emotions. Together we’ll make sense of your patterns so you can feel calmer, more grounded, and free to live fully. I offer sessions in person in London and online UK-wide.
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Simple Counselling
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Sutton SM2
I particularly support overwhelmed teenagers, anxious adults, parents experiencing burnout, and neurodivergent clients struggling with self-worth, emotional regulation, or feeling misunderstood. I have experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults with: Anxiety and separation anxiety ADHD and neurodiversity Autism spectrum conditions Trauma and difficult life experiences Self-harm and emotional regulation difficulties Low self-esteem and self-worth Burnout and chronic stress Therapy options available: In-person counselling Online counselling (Zoom or Teams) Telephone counselling Walking therapy Home Visit
I particularly support overwhelmed teenagers, anxious adults, parents experiencing burnout, and neurodivergent clients struggling with self-worth, emotional regulation, or feeling misunderstood. I have experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults with: Anxiety and separation anxiety ADHD and neurodiversity Autism spectrum conditions Trauma and difficult life experiences Self-harm and emotional regulation difficulties Low self-esteem and self-worth Burnout and chronic stress Therapy options available: In-person counselling Online counselling (Zoom or Teams) Telephone counselling Walking therapy Home Visit
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Dhruvita Mehta
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I'm a HCPC - registered psychologist offering a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and patterns in a way that feels safe, collaborative and empowering. I work with adults, adolescents and couples across a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, identity concerns, symptoms associated to various mood and personality disorders and life transitions. I incorporate culturally sensitive and trauma informed perspectives into my work with particular attention to identity and culture
I'm a HCPC - registered psychologist offering a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and patterns in a way that feels safe, collaborative and empowering. I work with adults, adolescents and couples across a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, identity concerns, symptoms associated to various mood and personality disorders and life transitions. I incorporate culturally sensitive and trauma informed perspectives into my work with particular attention to identity and culture
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Claire Nethersole
Counsellor, MBACP
Sutton SM3
Hi, I’m Claire (She/Her) I understand that it can feel hard to take that first step and talk about challenges and difficulties you are going through. I am here to offer you a safe, empathic, nurturing environment and the time to do this at your own speed. I am an integrative counsellor (which means I use different approaches depending on your specific needs) with experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, including high sensitivity, anxiety, relational and family issues, life transitions, work-life balance, addiction, living with someone with an addiction, abortion and many other concerns.
Hi, I’m Claire (She/Her) I understand that it can feel hard to take that first step and talk about challenges and difficulties you are going through. I am here to offer you a safe, empathic, nurturing environment and the time to do this at your own speed. I am an integrative counsellor (which means I use different approaches depending on your specific needs) with experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns, including high sensitivity, anxiety, relational and family issues, life transitions, work-life balance, addiction, living with someone with an addiction, abortion and many other concerns.
020 4572 2367 View 020 4572 2367
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Sonia Freeman
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Sutton SM2
I am a BACP Accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with experience working with adults. I offer a warm, empathic, non judgemental and confidential space for you to talk freely of your concerns and explore the nature of the difficulties you are experiencing. My aim is to work alongside you to help you gain a deeper understanding in yourself encouraging the healing process. In my work with couples I introduce elements of Emotionally Focused Therapy, a structured approach based on attachment theory, helping couples to understand and respond to each other's needs effectively. I practice in Sutton SM2
I am a BACP Accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with experience working with adults. I offer a warm, empathic, non judgemental and confidential space for you to talk freely of your concerns and explore the nature of the difficulties you are experiencing. My aim is to work alongside you to help you gain a deeper understanding in yourself encouraging the healing process. In my work with couples I introduce elements of Emotionally Focused Therapy, a structured approach based on attachment theory, helping couples to understand and respond to each other's needs effectively. I practice in Sutton SM2
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Charlotte Ascough
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Sutton SM2
First and foremost I aim to sit with you as another human being, with an open mind and a gentle approach from which we can think together about what has led you to try counselling. From this starting point we can then look at why you might be struggling with the thoughts and feelings that you face on a daily basis, be it a life situation that you need support with, past experiences that you are ready to share or if you are trying to make sense of why life seems to be so challenging for you, without any clear defining cause.
First and foremost I aim to sit with you as another human being, with an open mind and a gentle approach from which we can think together about what has led you to try counselling. From this starting point we can then look at why you might be struggling with the thoughts and feelings that you face on a daily basis, be it a life situation that you need support with, past experiences that you are ready to share or if you are trying to make sense of why life seems to be so challenging for you, without any clear defining cause.
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Rosella Pizzi
Counsellor, MBACP
Sutton SM1
Hello, I’m Rosella, a qualified Integrative Counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer counselling for adults, young people and families, providing both short- and long-term support, in Sutton SM1, Wimbledon SW19, and Clapham SW4. Therapy can help address feelings of anxiety, depression, inadequacy, overwhelm, loss, burnout, as well as family conflicts, parenting challenges, communication difficulties, or grief. Everyone has a unique story, and I would be honoured to hear yours in a safe, supportive and judgment-free space, proceeding at your own pace.
Hello, I’m Rosella, a qualified Integrative Counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer counselling for adults, young people and families, providing both short- and long-term support, in Sutton SM1, Wimbledon SW19, and Clapham SW4. Therapy can help address feelings of anxiety, depression, inadequacy, overwhelm, loss, burnout, as well as family conflicts, parenting challenges, communication difficulties, or grief. Everyone has a unique story, and I would be honoured to hear yours in a safe, supportive and judgment-free space, proceeding at your own pace.
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Isabel Nelson
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Sutton SM1
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, like you’re holding everything together on the outside but struggling to cope. I offer a calm, supportive space where we can make sense of what’s going on and begin to create meaningful, lasting change in how you feel and live your life. As a counsellor and final-stage trainee counselling psychologist, I draw on my experience supporting young people, adults, and families within the NHS. Together, we can explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns, helping you feel more grounded, confident, and connected, to yourself, your body, and others.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck, like you’re holding everything together on the outside but struggling to cope. I offer a calm, supportive space where we can make sense of what’s going on and begin to create meaningful, lasting change in how you feel and live your life. As a counsellor and final-stage trainee counselling psychologist, I draw on my experience supporting young people, adults, and families within the NHS. Together, we can explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns, helping you feel more grounded, confident, and connected, to yourself, your body, and others.
020 4572 8289 View 020 4572 8289
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Diana Bromboszcz
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Sutton SM1
I'm a compassionate psychotherapist offering short and long-term counselling and psychotherapy. I specialise in areas of loss, bereavement, illness and trauma, The area of my expertise is working with trauma, including bereavement, complex trauma, loss and relationship/family issues.  Integrative psychotherapy means that I can offer specific treatments or interventions in the context of what is needed and most appropriate. I have extensive training and experience to accommodate your unique individual needs using a holistic approach.  I am also qualified to provide therapy using EMDR and Brainspotting.
I'm a compassionate psychotherapist offering short and long-term counselling and psychotherapy. I specialise in areas of loss, bereavement, illness and trauma, The area of my expertise is working with trauma, including bereavement, complex trauma, loss and relationship/family issues.  Integrative psychotherapy means that I can offer specific treatments or interventions in the context of what is needed and most appropriate. I have extensive training and experience to accommodate your unique individual needs using a holistic approach.  I am also qualified to provide therapy using EMDR and Brainspotting.
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Therese Rush
Counsellor, MBACP
Sutton SM1
If you feel overwhelmed by what life is throwing at you - especially at the moment, and are finding it difficult to cope, perhaps your inner critic is giving you negative thoughts or the voice on your shoulder is telling you that you are not good enough it may help to talk to someone who is impartial and unbiased. I am here to listen and offer you a confidential, caring and empathic space to gain awareness of your issues.
If you feel overwhelmed by what life is throwing at you - especially at the moment, and are finding it difficult to cope, perhaps your inner critic is giving you negative thoughts or the voice on your shoulder is telling you that you are not good enough it may help to talk to someone who is impartial and unbiased. I am here to listen and offer you a confidential, caring and empathic space to gain awareness of your issues.
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Yvonne Dodd
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
Deciding to have counselling can be anxiety provoking, trying to choose a counsellor/therapist from the list and wondering if they will be someone you can relate to, someone who will be able help you. I believe that the most important element to effective therapy is the quality of relationship between therapist and client. My aim is to create confidential, empathetic and non-judgemental space for you to talk about whatever has led you to seek out therapeutic support. You may be feeling overwhelmed and need someone to listen empathically and help you understand your relationship to yourself and others and to the world around you.
Deciding to have counselling can be anxiety provoking, trying to choose a counsellor/therapist from the list and wondering if they will be someone you can relate to, someone who will be able help you. I believe that the most important element to effective therapy is the quality of relationship between therapist and client. My aim is to create confidential, empathetic and non-judgemental space for you to talk about whatever has led you to seek out therapeutic support. You may be feeling overwhelmed and need someone to listen empathically and help you understand your relationship to yourself and others and to the world around you.
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Karise Berry
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Sutton SM1
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, offering counselling to adults, online and face to face in Sutton, Surrey. I facilitate short term (6-12 sessions) and long term (open-ended) therapy. I believe in a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, taking into account all of our being - psychological, cultural, physical, social and spiritual. I work in a way that is gentle, warm and holding. I endeavour to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to talk through the experiences you are facing. I work collaboratively to ensure that you have the autonomy in deciding the content, pace and depth of our work.
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, offering counselling to adults, online and face to face in Sutton, Surrey. I facilitate short term (6-12 sessions) and long term (open-ended) therapy. I believe in a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, taking into account all of our being - psychological, cultural, physical, social and spiritual. I work in a way that is gentle, warm and holding. I endeavour to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to talk through the experiences you are facing. I work collaboratively to ensure that you have the autonomy in deciding the content, pace and depth of our work.
020 3910 8568 View 020 3910 8568
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Dr Lee-Anne Meleagrou-Hitchens
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Sutton SM1
Do you feel stressed or worried or perhaps stuck in some way and need someone to talk to? Life can get especially hard when you are struggling but keep going, pretending to the world that you’re ok but finding things difficult or overwhelming inside of yourself. Talking therapy offers a way out of this and my role is to facilitate a safe, supportive and confidential space where you can begin to address problem areas in your life. I work with a wide range of mental health difficulties including depression, anxiety, relationship conflict and difficulties, low self-esteem, stress, burnout and bereavement.
Do you feel stressed or worried or perhaps stuck in some way and need someone to talk to? Life can get especially hard when you are struggling but keep going, pretending to the world that you’re ok but finding things difficult or overwhelming inside of yourself. Talking therapy offers a way out of this and my role is to facilitate a safe, supportive and confidential space where you can begin to address problem areas in your life. I work with a wide range of mental health difficulties including depression, anxiety, relationship conflict and difficulties, low self-esteem, stress, burnout and bereavement.
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Kerrie Marie Penfold Wall
Counsellor, MBACP
Sutton SM1
Are you faced with difficulties, feeling angry, sad or anxious? I understand the reason you are seeking counselling may not be in relation to any specific issue. For example, you may want a safe and confidential space to explore your feelings or seek to grow as a person. It is my wish that our sessions together can help you to understand yourself better and provide greater insight and awareness of your presenting issues or life experience. My integrative training allows me to be flexible and adaptable with my approach, as I feel that therapy is not a one size fits all endeavour.
Are you faced with difficulties, feeling angry, sad or anxious? I understand the reason you are seeking counselling may not be in relation to any specific issue. For example, you may want a safe and confidential space to explore your feelings or seek to grow as a person. It is my wish that our sessions together can help you to understand yourself better and provide greater insight and awareness of your presenting issues or life experience. My integrative training allows me to be flexible and adaptable with my approach, as I feel that therapy is not a one size fits all endeavour.
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Liz Sarkodie
Counsellor, MBACP
4 Endorsed
Sutton SM1
Hi, I am an integrative counsellor, passionate about supporting people from diverse backgrounds through counselling. It's my privilege to offer a safe accepting space where you can be seen and heard. Maybe you have experienced a painful trauma or feel incongruent with who you are and who you want to be. You may be experiencing overwhelming emotions like anger, anxiety, depression, grief, or you may feel unsafe in your own body. I will provide you with a safe supportive space where your emotions and thoughts can be expressed and validated. I am trauma informed and use a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques to suit you.
Hi, I am an integrative counsellor, passionate about supporting people from diverse backgrounds through counselling. It's my privilege to offer a safe accepting space where you can be seen and heard. Maybe you have experienced a painful trauma or feel incongruent with who you are and who you want to be. You may be experiencing overwhelming emotions like anger, anxiety, depression, grief, or you may feel unsafe in your own body. I will provide you with a safe supportive space where your emotions and thoughts can be expressed and validated. I am trauma informed and use a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques to suit you.
020 3947 9613 View 020 3947 9613
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Naila Shah
Counsellor, MBACP
Sutton SM1
I offer a safe and empathic space where you can feel at ease to be yourself and feel truly heard, to be able to explore any difficult thoughts and emotions you may be experiencing. My aim is to help facilitate and to develop greater self awareness in order to promote personal growth in a supportive environment. I have had experience of working with a diverse range of client groups with presenting issues around anxiety, depression, low mood, self-esteem, loss, identity, cultural difference, family and relationships issues.
I offer a safe and empathic space where you can feel at ease to be yourself and feel truly heard, to be able to explore any difficult thoughts and emotions you may be experiencing. My aim is to help facilitate and to develop greater self awareness in order to promote personal growth in a supportive environment. I have had experience of working with a diverse range of client groups with presenting issues around anxiety, depression, low mood, self-esteem, loss, identity, cultural difference, family and relationships issues.
020 3874 1872 View 020 3874 1872
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Kelly Fernandes
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Hello, I'm Kelly. Thanks for taking a moment to visit my profile. I’m an experienced, BACP registered psychodynamic counsellor providing online therapy for adults living with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, prolonged grief, or the ongoing effects of traumatic experiences. Often, people come to therapy feeling stuck or weighed down by unresolved pain that touches everyday life. In our work together, we can foster acceptance of the past, and explore paths towards lasting change.
Hello, I'm Kelly. Thanks for taking a moment to visit my profile. I’m an experienced, BACP registered psychodynamic counsellor providing online therapy for adults living with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, prolonged grief, or the ongoing effects of traumatic experiences. Often, people come to therapy feeling stuck or weighed down by unresolved pain that touches everyday life. In our work together, we can foster acceptance of the past, and explore paths towards lasting change.
020 4634 0417 View 020 4634 0417
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.