Women's Issues Counselling in Swanscombe

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Lou May
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety or hormonal changes leave you running on empty. You may be juggling work, family and relationships while quietly losing your energy, sleep and confidence. You long to feel calmer, clearer and more balanced. That’s where I come in. I’m an NHS-trained, BACP-registered counsellor and coach. My approach combines counselling with coaching and holistic tools so we can work on both mind and body. Together we’ll explore the root causes, support your nervous system and help you build the confidence, boundaries and wellbeing you deserve.
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety or hormonal changes leave you running on empty. You may be juggling work, family and relationships while quietly losing your energy, sleep and confidence. You long to feel calmer, clearer and more balanced. That’s where I come in. I’m an NHS-trained, BACP-registered counsellor and coach. My approach combines counselling with coaching and holistic tools so we can work on both mind and body. Together we’ll explore the root causes, support your nervous system and help you build the confidence, boundaries and wellbeing you deserve.
01322 252628 View 01322 252628
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Jeongha Hong
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
2 Endorsed
I support adult with trauma, childhood abuse, bereavement, depression, addiction, family issues, relationship difficulties, stress, neurodiversity, and challenges that can arise from cultural differences.
I support adult with trauma, childhood abuse, bereavement, depression, addiction, family issues, relationship difficulties, stress, neurodiversity, and challenges that can arise from cultural differences.
020 4634 9726 View 020 4634 9726
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Emma Farrell
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Serves Area
Sometimes we can all feel stuck and not know which way to turn. Life can feel overwhelming or out of control. It can feel like it's not heading in the direction that we want. We can get stuck in cycles, repeating the same behaviours, knowingly or unknowingly. You're in the right place, counselling can help! Counselling focuses on your future and moving past any blocks preventing you from living the life you wish. Together we will explore your present difficulties, as well as past experiences that have led to your current situation.
Sometimes we can all feel stuck and not know which way to turn. Life can feel overwhelming or out of control. It can feel like it's not heading in the direction that we want. We can get stuck in cycles, repeating the same behaviours, knowingly or unknowingly. You're in the right place, counselling can help! Counselling focuses on your future and moving past any blocks preventing you from living the life you wish. Together we will explore your present difficulties, as well as past experiences that have led to your current situation.
01474 559491 View 01474 559491
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Janet Kathryn Gilbert
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an experienced counsellor of 18 years. I like to make clients feel at ease as I know that making the first step to counselling is a very difficult thing for some, especially if it's the first time. I deal with all sorts of issues but I have a lot of experience in grief and loss, bearing in mind that loss is not just about death. I also deal with depression,anxiety,self esteem. I am a qualified couples counsellor and clinical supervisor. I have experience in lots of other issues. I am an Integrative therapist and use person centred, solution focused , CBT and Mindfulness to help clients overcome their difficulties
I am an experienced counsellor of 18 years. I like to make clients feel at ease as I know that making the first step to counselling is a very difficult thing for some, especially if it's the first time. I deal with all sorts of issues but I have a lot of experience in grief and loss, bearing in mind that loss is not just about death. I also deal with depression,anxiety,self esteem. I am a qualified couples counsellor and clinical supervisor. I have experience in lots of other issues. I am an Integrative therapist and use person centred, solution focused , CBT and Mindfulness to help clients overcome their difficulties
01322 252658 View 01322 252658

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Wanstead Counselling Service
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, GMBPsS
London E11
If there is a discrepancy between where you are in your life now in terms of work, relationships, stress levels or anxiety - I can work with you in a warm supportive environment to explore challenges & help you identify new ways of thinking, being or developing new choices. I also work as an Executive Coach across a range of businesses.
If there is a discrepancy between where you are in your life now in terms of work, relationships, stress levels or anxiety - I can work with you in a warm supportive environment to explore challenges & help you identify new ways of thinking, being or developing new choices. I also work as an Executive Coach across a range of businesses.
020 4572 5371 View 020 4572 5371
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Helene Klein
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
London NW1
I am a Counselling Psychologist and trained EMDR therapist, accredited by the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC), and registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I split my time working in private practice in northwest London and the NHS providing short- and long-term therapy to NHS employees affected by traumatic experiences as well as adults struggling with low mood and anxiety as a result of living with persistent physical health conditions, e.g. cancer. cardiac disease, persistent pain, and audio-vestibular conditions.
I am a Counselling Psychologist and trained EMDR therapist, accredited by the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC), and registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I split my time working in private practice in northwest London and the NHS providing short- and long-term therapy to NHS employees affected by traumatic experiences as well as adults struggling with low mood and anxiety as a result of living with persistent physical health conditions, e.g. cancer. cardiac disease, persistent pain, and audio-vestibular conditions.
020 3974 1546 View 020 3974 1546
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Dr Nina Browne
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
London N1
Hi, I'm a Clinical Psychologist, Somatic Coach and Consultant with 25 years of experience in the field. I’m a NHS senior leader and have a small private therapy practice. I work with people who might be feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck, anxious and low. You might be at a point where old patterns no longer serve you, but not yet able to step fully into who you want to be. My approach will help you get more clarity and take new actions on what matters. I’ve been described as warm, open and collaborative.
Hi, I'm a Clinical Psychologist, Somatic Coach and Consultant with 25 years of experience in the field. I’m a NHS senior leader and have a small private therapy practice. I work with people who might be feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, stuck, anxious and low. You might be at a point where old patterns no longer serve you, but not yet able to step fully into who you want to be. My approach will help you get more clarity and take new actions on what matters. I’ve been described as warm, open and collaborative.
020 8138 0434 View 020 8138 0434
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Ulrika Kristina Guttormsson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
In psychotherapy there is an opportunity to get to know yourself in depth and discover new ways of living your life. Often we have repetitive patterns and ways of thinking that can for instance cause suffering, frustration, anxiety and sadness in our life. Despite our best efforts to decide to behave and relate differently, we drift back to our old ways of being and behaving. In psychotherapy we will work at getting to know your unconscious inner life. A lot of feelings and thoughts we have are not conscious and psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to reflect and try out new ways when you feel change is needed.
In psychotherapy there is an opportunity to get to know yourself in depth and discover new ways of living your life. Often we have repetitive patterns and ways of thinking that can for instance cause suffering, frustration, anxiety and sadness in our life. Despite our best efforts to decide to behave and relate differently, we drift back to our old ways of being and behaving. In psychotherapy we will work at getting to know your unconscious inner life. A lot of feelings and thoughts we have are not conscious and psychotherapy gives you the opportunity to reflect and try out new ways when you feel change is needed.
01634 959301 View 01634 959301
Photo of Sarah Helen King - Sarah Helen King | Invigorise Wellness Coaching, Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
I am a psychologist and wellness consultant specialising in behaviour change, stress, and sustainable health. I work with individuals managing full and often demanding lives, who may feel out of sync with their wellbeing despite functioning well in other areas. Together, we explore the patterns that sit beneath challenges with eating, energy, stress, or consistency. My work is grounded in psychological theory, including cognitive behavioural approaches, and focuses on creating realistic, sustainable change that integrates with your lifestyle.
I am a psychologist and wellness consultant specialising in behaviour change, stress, and sustainable health. I work with individuals managing full and often demanding lives, who may feel out of sync with their wellbeing despite functioning well in other areas. Together, we explore the patterns that sit beneath challenges with eating, energy, stress, or consistency. My work is grounded in psychological theory, including cognitive behavioural approaches, and focuses on creating realistic, sustainable change that integrates with your lifestyle.
01748 902514 View 01748 902514
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Annie Ballingal
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Serves Area
Do you feel like: your mind is constantly racing with anxious thoughts, do you replay conversations, and feel like you just can't relax? Or perhaps you feel exhausted, disconnected and like you're just trying to keep it all together. If this sounds familiar you're not alone. Many people come to sessions feeling this way. Sessions with me are rooted in compassion, curiosity and are a collaboration. I will work with you towards the change you'd like to see. The combination of talking therapy and art therapy, for which no experience of art-making is necessary, can support you in creating lasting change.
Do you feel like: your mind is constantly racing with anxious thoughts, do you replay conversations, and feel like you just can't relax? Or perhaps you feel exhausted, disconnected and like you're just trying to keep it all together. If this sounds familiar you're not alone. Many people come to sessions feeling this way. Sessions with me are rooted in compassion, curiosity and are a collaboration. I will work with you towards the change you'd like to see. The combination of talking therapy and art therapy, for which no experience of art-making is necessary, can support you in creating lasting change.
0117 463 4057 View 0117 463 4057
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Nawal Mohamud
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Online Only
Many women carry the weight of early wounds quietly; managing family, faith and the expectations of their community while privately feeling disconnected from themselves. If you are a Muslim woman navigating the tension between who you are expected to be and who you truly are; this space is for you. I specialise in childhood trauma and relational wounds, supporting women understand how early experiences, attachment patterns, and cultural and faith dynamics have shaped their emotional world.
Many women carry the weight of early wounds quietly; managing family, faith and the expectations of their community while privately feeling disconnected from themselves. If you are a Muslim woman navigating the tension between who you are expected to be and who you truly are; this space is for you. I specialise in childhood trauma and relational wounds, supporting women understand how early experiences, attachment patterns, and cultural and faith dynamics have shaped their emotional world.
020 3817 6873 View 020 3817 6873
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Dr Emma Rivett | EMDR and Adult Autism Assessments
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from trying to cope with difficulties they don’t fully understand. Some are exploring whether they may be autistic and are seeking a thoughtful adult autism assessment to better understand themselves. Others are struggling with the impact of past experiences or trauma and want support to process these using approaches such as EMDR. Many have spent years masking or managing alone and are looking for a supportive space to gain clarity, reduce distress, and move forward with greater self-understanding and compassion.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from trying to cope with difficulties they don’t fully understand. Some are exploring whether they may be autistic and are seeking a thoughtful adult autism assessment to better understand themselves. Others are struggling with the impact of past experiences or trauma and want support to process these using approaches such as EMDR. Many have spent years masking or managing alone and are looking for a supportive space to gain clarity, reduce distress, and move forward with greater self-understanding and compassion.
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Dr Bethany Stroyde
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
They say the Body Keeps the Score... And something keeps bringing you back to the same stuck places — the same anxious patterns, the same relationship dynamics, the same pain or signals from your body that you tend to ignore. Perhaps you've tried pushing through. Maybe you've tried talking about it. And talking helps. But your body has been waiting patiently for its turn. Here, we listen to both. I'm Beth, a clinical psychologist and therapeutic yoga teacher integrating modern psychology with somatic processing. I'm here to support your journey towards real, lasting change. Together, we regulate, rewire, and reconnect with joy.
They say the Body Keeps the Score... And something keeps bringing you back to the same stuck places — the same anxious patterns, the same relationship dynamics, the same pain or signals from your body that you tend to ignore. Perhaps you've tried pushing through. Maybe you've tried talking about it. And talking helps. But your body has been waiting patiently for its turn. Here, we listen to both. I'm Beth, a clinical psychologist and therapeutic yoga teacher integrating modern psychology with somatic processing. I'm here to support your journey towards real, lasting change. Together, we regulate, rewire, and reconnect with joy.
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Peggy Vance
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
2 Endorsed
London N6
If you’re caught in cycles of anxiety, relationship issues, or struggling after a breakup or divorce, you might feel exhausted by self-doubt, and the emotional ups and downs. You may long for clarity, calm, and a way to feel more secure in yourself and your relationships. If this describes you, I'm here to help. I'm also very much here to support the important changes and transitions of life - going to university, leaving home, finding a partner, living together, marriage, having a family, menopause, old age, and bereavement. Life shifts can be deeply unsettling, but we can work closely together to make them more manageable.
If you’re caught in cycles of anxiety, relationship issues, or struggling after a breakup or divorce, you might feel exhausted by self-doubt, and the emotional ups and downs. You may long for clarity, calm, and a way to feel more secure in yourself and your relationships. If this describes you, I'm here to help. I'm also very much here to support the important changes and transitions of life - going to university, leaving home, finding a partner, living together, marriage, having a family, menopause, old age, and bereavement. Life shifts can be deeply unsettling, but we can work closely together to make them more manageable.
020 4634 7457 View 020 4634 7457
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Penny Warwick
Counsellor, MBACP
Do you lost, trapped, anxious? Do you wish to delve deeper into the workings of your mind, explore your past patterns and relationships? I use a variety of techniques/skills to help you gain mental clarity over your situation. I have seen so many positive changes with people feeling happier and achieving a greater sense of well-being. As we explore your childhood, beliefs, feelings and thoughts, you will gain the self awareness to bring about change. I work on empowering you to the best version of you. I am available for a free 15 minute consultation, to discuss how we can work together successfully.
Do you lost, trapped, anxious? Do you wish to delve deeper into the workings of your mind, explore your past patterns and relationships? I use a variety of techniques/skills to help you gain mental clarity over your situation. I have seen so many positive changes with people feeling happier and achieving a greater sense of well-being. As we explore your childhood, beliefs, feelings and thoughts, you will gain the self awareness to bring about change. I work on empowering you to the best version of you. I am available for a free 15 minute consultation, to discuss how we can work together successfully.
01279 744094 View 01279 744094
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Mercedes B Caballero
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can be difficult at times, and we all face challenges that can feel overwhelming. I am here to support you through those moments. I specialise in helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, navigate relationship difficulties, heal from trauma and abuse, and build self-esteem and confidence. My goal is to empower you to find strength, clarity, and balance in your life.
Life can be difficult at times, and we all face challenges that can feel overwhelming. I am here to support you through those moments. I specialise in helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, navigate relationship difficulties, heal from trauma and abuse, and build self-esteem and confidence. My goal is to empower you to find strength, clarity, and balance in your life.
020 4572 5472 View 020 4572 5472
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Indu Dua
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
2 Endorsed
London EC4R
I am a trauma-trained and neurodiversity-informed therapist who works with individuals, couples or trainees who may seem like they’re managing on the outside but feel overwhelmed or stuck inside. You might be facing trauma, grief, relationship challenges, burnout, or major life changes such as moving, career shifts, pregnancy, or parenthood. You may feel caught between cultures or exhausted from navigating neurodivergence. I offer a safe, understanding space to explore your feelings, uncover patterns, build confidence, and reconnect with a sense of yourself and what matters most.
I am a trauma-trained and neurodiversity-informed therapist who works with individuals, couples or trainees who may seem like they’re managing on the outside but feel overwhelmed or stuck inside. You might be facing trauma, grief, relationship challenges, burnout, or major life changes such as moving, career shifts, pregnancy, or parenthood. You may feel caught between cultures or exhausted from navigating neurodivergence. I offer a safe, understanding space to explore your feelings, uncover patterns, build confidence, and reconnect with a sense of yourself and what matters most.
020 4572 5251 View 020 4572 5251
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Kate O'Leary
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
You’re holding it all together, but only just. Maybe you’ve had a panic attack in the toilet at work. Maybe you’ve asked ChatGPT to help untangle your brain. You feel everything so deeply. The tiniest thing tips you over. Everyone’s got an opinion about what you should do, but you don’t even know who you are anymore. Maybe you've been carrying things alone for a while and masking how hard it’s been just to get through the day. You might feel like you're "too much" and still feel "not good enough". You're not broken. You’ve been thinking about therapy. Now you’re here, wondering if anyone will really get it.
You’re holding it all together, but only just. Maybe you’ve had a panic attack in the toilet at work. Maybe you’ve asked ChatGPT to help untangle your brain. You feel everything so deeply. The tiniest thing tips you over. Everyone’s got an opinion about what you should do, but you don’t even know who you are anymore. Maybe you've been carrying things alone for a while and masking how hard it’s been just to get through the day. You might feel like you're "too much" and still feel "not good enough". You're not broken. You’ve been thinking about therapy. Now you’re here, wondering if anyone will really get it.
01582 377695 View 01582 377695
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Emma Hinkson Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
London SE15
My ideal client is someone who feels that something in their life no longer fits, even if they can’t quite explain why. Often, life looks fine on the outside, yet internally they may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who they are becoming. This can show up in relationships, intimacy or desire, a sense of emotional flatness, or difficulty feeling at home in themselves. They are often thoughtful and reflective, but feel caught in familiar patterns or disconnected from their body or emotions. They want space to understand themselves more fully. Their goal is to live in a way that feels more authentic, meaningful, and alive.
My ideal client is someone who feels that something in their life no longer fits, even if they can’t quite explain why. Often, life looks fine on the outside, yet internally they may feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who they are becoming. This can show up in relationships, intimacy or desire, a sense of emotional flatness, or difficulty feeling at home in themselves. They are often thoughtful and reflective, but feel caught in familiar patterns or disconnected from their body or emotions. They want space to understand themselves more fully. Their goal is to live in a way that feels more authentic, meaningful, and alive.
020 3835 2751 View 020 3835 2751
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Abi Symons
Psychotherapist, MBACP
London N13
We all experience painful moments or uncertainty in life - it is part of being human. In our sessions you can have the time and space to explore your needs, challenges and circumstances without judgment. I'll listen to you and work with what you need to be able to get a better, deeper understanding of yourself, your patterns of behaviour and how they affect your relationships with others. I offer confidentiality, empathy and time for you to explore what you need. Examples of issues I've worked with are loneliness, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, family dynamics, childhood trauma including sexual abuse.
We all experience painful moments or uncertainty in life - it is part of being human. In our sessions you can have the time and space to explore your needs, challenges and circumstances without judgment. I'll listen to you and work with what you need to be able to get a better, deeper understanding of yourself, your patterns of behaviour and how they affect your relationships with others. I offer confidentiality, empathy and time for you to explore what you need. Examples of issues I've worked with are loneliness, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, family dynamics, childhood trauma including sexual abuse.
020 4538 7159 View 020 4538 7159

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Women's Issues Counsellors
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.