Female Counselling in Swindon

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Mamie McIntyre
Counsellor, BACP
Swindon SN4
You deserve a peaceful life. I am here to listen and offer a nonjudgmental space for you to just be yourself and make the changes you deserve! I don't know what you are currently going through, but I know what it's like to feel at loss when things are difficult. I also know that you have an innate ability that can help you overcome life difficulties. Things may not go back to how they used to be, but they can evolve in ways that can be even better.
You deserve a peaceful life. I am here to listen and offer a nonjudgmental space for you to just be yourself and make the changes you deserve! I don't know what you are currently going through, but I know what it's like to feel at loss when things are difficult. I also know that you have an innate ability that can help you overcome life difficulties. Things may not go back to how they used to be, but they can evolve in ways that can be even better.
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Jakki Doust
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Swindon SN2
If you are facing challenges in your life or feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find a way through, I would like to help and support you through these difficult times. I have been a counsellor for 18 years, I work in a relational way, drawing on the training and experience that I have gained through the years to support you to find a way forward. My aim is to provide you with a confidential and safe space where you can talk through your problems freely and where we can work through your difficulties together. The therapy can be either short or long-term, I am committed to working in the best way for you.
If you are facing challenges in your life or feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find a way through, I would like to help and support you through these difficult times. I have been a counsellor for 18 years, I work in a relational way, drawing on the training and experience that I have gained through the years to support you to find a way forward. My aim is to provide you with a confidential and safe space where you can talk through your problems freely and where we can work through your difficulties together. The therapy can be either short or long-term, I am committed to working in the best way for you.
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L H Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Life can be chaotic and fast-moving and sometimes it can be difficult to take a step back from it all or take time out to make sure that we're looking after ourselves. I aim to offer a service where you can be authentically yourself, free of judgment, and step away from the chaos for a little while. You can bring anything which is on your mind to our counselling sessions together. I offer open-ended therapy; I will be here for you as long as you need me to be and I aim to build a relationship with you where you are able to become more confident and feel you are able to become the best version of yourself.
Life can be chaotic and fast-moving and sometimes it can be difficult to take a step back from it all or take time out to make sure that we're looking after ourselves. I aim to offer a service where you can be authentically yourself, free of judgment, and step away from the chaos for a little while. You can bring anything which is on your mind to our counselling sessions together. I offer open-ended therapy; I will be here for you as long as you need me to be and I aim to build a relationship with you where you are able to become more confident and feel you are able to become the best version of yourself.
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Tessa Kate Spackman
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Swindon SN3
Life presents us with many challenges, and I'm here to support you through whatever you're facing. Through my experience, I've supported people through anxiety, depression, and various forms of addiction. I've supported those dealing with trauma, loss, and relationship difficulties. I also bring extensive experience in supporting those affected by domestic abuse, and working with neurodiverse clients. Whatever you're struggling with—whether it's something I've mentioned or not—please reach out for an initial conversation. Together we can explore whether I'm the right person to support you on your journey.
Life presents us with many challenges, and I'm here to support you through whatever you're facing. Through my experience, I've supported people through anxiety, depression, and various forms of addiction. I've supported those dealing with trauma, loss, and relationship difficulties. I also bring extensive experience in supporting those affected by domestic abuse, and working with neurodiverse clients. Whatever you're struggling with—whether it's something I've mentioned or not—please reach out for an initial conversation. Together we can explore whether I'm the right person to support you on your journey.
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Sandra Estelle Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Swindon SN4
My name is Sandra and I have worked as an Integrative Counsellor since 2013. For a lot of that time my work has been focused on working with the bereaved, both adults and children, helping them to understand their grief and finding ways to live with their loss. Through this work I have gained experience working with clients affected by a variety of tragedies, including suicide and the death of a child. I have also worked as a volunteer addiction counsellor, and as a facilitator for carers groups.
My name is Sandra and I have worked as an Integrative Counsellor since 2013. For a lot of that time my work has been focused on working with the bereaved, both adults and children, helping them to understand their grief and finding ways to live with their loss. Through this work I have gained experience working with clients affected by a variety of tragedies, including suicide and the death of a child. I have also worked as a volunteer addiction counsellor, and as a facilitator for carers groups.
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Rafaella Karydi
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Swindon SN1
Supporting people has always been my vocation, and becoming a therapist has been a lifelong goal. Originally from South Africa with a mixed heritage, I have been living in the UK for many years. I hope to support you through whatever has brought you to taking this step to focus on yourself. I also have 5 years experience working in the public sector, predominantly in housing, homelessness, and social care.
Supporting people has always been my vocation, and becoming a therapist has been a lifelong goal. Originally from South Africa with a mixed heritage, I have been living in the UK for many years. I hope to support you through whatever has brought you to taking this step to focus on yourself. I also have 5 years experience working in the public sector, predominantly in housing, homelessness, and social care.
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Talk It Out Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN5
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile today. Because I feel, we are so different in how we respond in our life’s situations, we can feel more hopelessness, struggling, feeling more overwhelmed with everyday life’s problems, and feeling more stuck in life. By working, listening and supporting you, when your experiencing higher levels of stress, and anxiety, you can find better ways to help you cope, and not be so overwhelmed with your negative thoughts, whilst learning to manage, cope, and communicate better for yourself, improving your relationships with people around you, who are part of and in your life.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile today. Because I feel, we are so different in how we respond in our life’s situations, we can feel more hopelessness, struggling, feeling more overwhelmed with everyday life’s problems, and feeling more stuck in life. By working, listening and supporting you, when your experiencing higher levels of stress, and anxiety, you can find better ways to help you cope, and not be so overwhelmed with your negative thoughts, whilst learning to manage, cope, and communicate better for yourself, improving your relationships with people around you, who are part of and in your life.
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Maxine O'Brien Sex & Relationship Counsellor
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Swindon SN2
This is an extremely troubling time, I am experienced in working online. I work with Individuals and couples with anxiety, depression and finding ways of coping. Talking about sex, sexuality and relationships can be extremely difficult. Our own feelings of shame can keep us feeling trapped and feel that there is nowhere to go. I offer a non judgemental space to be able to talk sensitively working to resolve issues. We will agree the focus of the work from the outset and keep this in mind throughout the journey together. We will work together to facilitate change in the areas you feel are needed.
This is an extremely troubling time, I am experienced in working online. I work with Individuals and couples with anxiety, depression and finding ways of coping. Talking about sex, sexuality and relationships can be extremely difficult. Our own feelings of shame can keep us feeling trapped and feel that there is nowhere to go. I offer a non judgemental space to be able to talk sensitively working to resolve issues. We will agree the focus of the work from the outset and keep this in mind throughout the journey together. We will work together to facilitate change in the areas you feel are needed.
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Snowden Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN2
I am an experienced counsellor working with adults and young people aged 16 upwards. I support clients who present with a variety of issues and concerns. Some of these include anxiety and depression, self-esteem, work stress, bereavement and problems with family relationships or difficult life events. I work with each individual client in the best way for them, using a variety of counselling techniques to support them in their journey, well as looking at ways forward and any goals they may want to achieve.
I am an experienced counsellor working with adults and young people aged 16 upwards. I support clients who present with a variety of issues and concerns. Some of these include anxiety and depression, self-esteem, work stress, bereavement and problems with family relationships or difficult life events. I work with each individual client in the best way for them, using a variety of counselling techniques to support them in their journey, well as looking at ways forward and any goals they may want to achieve.
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Jane Millier
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN25
I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and work with clients within a safe and confidential space where you will be supported to express and explore what is troubling you without being judged. Importantly you will be valued and respected for you own capacity to decide on what feels right for you. My previous experience includes, working for the mental health charity Mind, an addiction charity, social work and the NHS.
I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor and psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and work with clients within a safe and confidential space where you will be supported to express and explore what is troubling you without being judged. Importantly you will be valued and respected for you own capacity to decide on what feels right for you. My previous experience includes, working for the mental health charity Mind, an addiction charity, social work and the NHS.
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Lucy Atkins
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN3
Hi I’m Lucy, and I offer face to face and telephone sessions. I’m passionate about providing a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. As a counsellor, I believe in the power of connection and creating a safe environment to explore thoughts, feelings, and challenges. My approach is person-centred, meaning our sessions will be guided by your unique needs and experiences.
Hi I’m Lucy, and I offer face to face and telephone sessions. I’m passionate about providing a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. As a counsellor, I believe in the power of connection and creating a safe environment to explore thoughts, feelings, and challenges. My approach is person-centred, meaning our sessions will be guided by your unique needs and experiences.
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Barbara Lorusso Mbacp(Accred).
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, BACP
Swindon SN2
Counselling can help you to work through thoughts, feelings and/or behaviours that concern you. I am non judgemental, open and accepting of you as a person and will work with you to help you to improve your future. I am a fully qualified psychotherapist/counsellor with many years experience. As an integrative counsellor I draw from various theoretical approaches which enables me to adapt the therapy to fit each individual and their specific needs. My hours of work are Monday,Tuesday from 12 until 9pm and Friday afternoons, for Face to Face. Thursdays 12-9 and Friday mornings on Zoom(can be flexible).
Counselling can help you to work through thoughts, feelings and/or behaviours that concern you. I am non judgemental, open and accepting of you as a person and will work with you to help you to improve your future. I am a fully qualified psychotherapist/counsellor with many years experience. As an integrative counsellor I draw from various theoretical approaches which enables me to adapt the therapy to fit each individual and their specific needs. My hours of work are Monday,Tuesday from 12 until 9pm and Friday afternoons, for Face to Face. Thursdays 12-9 and Friday mornings on Zoom(can be flexible).
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Susan Jennings
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN25
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety or just not feeling yourself? Counselling can ease the depression and unlock any distress you are feeling. My style of counselling can also help you to change any patterns of behaviour that are not working for you and improve your relationships with friends, colleagues, partners or family members. I work in Swindon and Oxford. I have over 25 years experience in the social and charity sector. I am DBS checked and a member of the BACP.
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety or just not feeling yourself? Counselling can ease the depression and unlock any distress you are feeling. My style of counselling can also help you to change any patterns of behaviour that are not working for you and improve your relationships with friends, colleagues, partners or family members. I work in Swindon and Oxford. I have over 25 years experience in the social and charity sector. I am DBS checked and a member of the BACP.
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Tina People
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Swindon SN1
I offer clients a service individual to whatever their needs may be. As an integrative counsellor, I offer a combined approach to counselling and psychotherapy, bringing together different elements from specific therapies. I understand that taking that initial step to phone or meet with a counsellor can be scary, however, I offer a compassionate and caring client-led talking therapy which ensures you can confidentially explore whatever issues you need to. Each client's goals are explored - ensuring there is an overall understanding of what is wanted from counselling.
I offer clients a service individual to whatever their needs may be. As an integrative counsellor, I offer a combined approach to counselling and psychotherapy, bringing together different elements from specific therapies. I understand that taking that initial step to phone or meet with a counsellor can be scary, however, I offer a compassionate and caring client-led talking therapy which ensures you can confidentially explore whatever issues you need to. Each client's goals are explored - ensuring there is an overall understanding of what is wanted from counselling.
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Naomi Ackland
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Swindon SN3
Grief can feel like a deep and aching void—a hole where someone once was, a silence that echoes through your days. When we lose someone we love, it can feel as though the world has shifted, yet others around us continue as if nothing has changed. Friends and family mean well, but their words can feel like pressure to “move on” or “be strong” when inside, you’re still trying to understand how to simply be. Do you feel you’re grieving alone? Do you wonder if anyone truly understands the depth of your pain, or how life feels both too fast and painfully still all at once? These are tender emotions you’re not meant to carry alone.
Grief can feel like a deep and aching void—a hole where someone once was, a silence that echoes through your days. When we lose someone we love, it can feel as though the world has shifted, yet others around us continue as if nothing has changed. Friends and family mean well, but their words can feel like pressure to “move on” or “be strong” when inside, you’re still trying to understand how to simply be. Do you feel you’re grieving alone? Do you wonder if anyone truly understands the depth of your pain, or how life feels both too fast and painfully still all at once? These are tender emotions you’re not meant to carry alone.
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Dr Lucinda Stirton
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Swindon SN25
Life can be difficult, and humans are complex beings. It’s not surprising we can end up feeling unhappy, lost or overwhelmed. Dealing with emotions is an important part of self-care and counselling can equip you with the awareness and tools to be kinder to yourself. People often choose to have therapy when things go wrong, but you don’t have to be in crisis.
Life can be difficult, and humans are complex beings. It’s not surprising we can end up feeling unhappy, lost or overwhelmed. Dealing with emotions is an important part of self-care and counselling can equip you with the awareness and tools to be kinder to yourself. People often choose to have therapy when things go wrong, but you don’t have to be in crisis.
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Tracy Mendis
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Swindon SN5
Hurting? Unhappy? Confused? Need to talk to someone you can trust? I am a professionally trained and qualified counsellor. I offer a safe place where you can be truly heard - not judged or told what to do. I work in whatever way is best for you and most appropriate to the circumstances that you are dealing with. Whatever you are facing - you don't have to do it alone. Together, we can find your way forward. I have over 25 years experience in counselling & psychology and have worked in the UK & NZ. I work with adults & teenagers. I enjoy working with counselling students and I am a former tutor. I am also a qualified supervisor.
Hurting? Unhappy? Confused? Need to talk to someone you can trust? I am a professionally trained and qualified counsellor. I offer a safe place where you can be truly heard - not judged or told what to do. I work in whatever way is best for you and most appropriate to the circumstances that you are dealing with. Whatever you are facing - you don't have to do it alone. Together, we can find your way forward. I have over 25 years experience in counselling & psychology and have worked in the UK & NZ. I work with adults & teenagers. I enjoy working with counselling students and I am a former tutor. I am also a qualified supervisor.
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Marianne Northam
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Swindon SN1
I have many years of experience of working with teenagers, adults, senior citizens and couples to help them explore, understand and , hopefully, resolve the issues that have caused them to seek counselling support. I offer an initial 30 minute introductory session
I have many years of experience of working with teenagers, adults, senior citizens and couples to help them explore, understand and , hopefully, resolve the issues that have caused them to seek counselling support. I offer an initial 30 minute introductory session
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Fran Dundee
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Swindon SN1
Are your thoughts, feelings or circumstances distressing you? Are they affecting your relationships, sleep or ability to function and enjoy everyday life? Life can often be unpredictable and challenging. Sadness, fatigue and a sense of something missing can be draining and overwhelming. How can counselling help? I'm a fully qualified Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. I know Counselling offers a safe space to share your thoughts, feelings and circumstances. I listen deeply and you will feel heard. We can explore what you want to achieve from having counselling. I work with your goals and what you want to achieve in your sessions.
Are your thoughts, feelings or circumstances distressing you? Are they affecting your relationships, sleep or ability to function and enjoy everyday life? Life can often be unpredictable and challenging. Sadness, fatigue and a sense of something missing can be draining and overwhelming. How can counselling help? I'm a fully qualified Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. I know Counselling offers a safe space to share your thoughts, feelings and circumstances. I listen deeply and you will feel heard. We can explore what you want to achieve from having counselling. I work with your goals and what you want to achieve in your sessions.
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Karen Candy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Swindon SN2
My name is Karen and I am a qualified counsellor, with experience of working with both adults and young people. As a BACP Registered Counsellor, I work within their Ethical Framework offering a confidential, safe and trustworthy environment. I work in a person-centred way which means I'm here to offer you a space to be yourself and have an opportunity for you to think, feel, and share what's happening for you in an empathetic non-judgemental setting. Everyone goes through difficult times and sometimes we need support to help us make sense of our thoughts and feelings.
My name is Karen and I am a qualified counsellor, with experience of working with both adults and young people. As a BACP Registered Counsellor, I work within their Ethical Framework offering a confidential, safe and trustworthy environment. I work in a person-centred way which means I'm here to offer you a space to be yourself and have an opportunity for you to think, feel, and share what's happening for you in an empathetic non-judgemental setting. Everyone goes through difficult times and sometimes we need support to help us make sense of our thoughts and feelings.
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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, 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 because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

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 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.