Female Counselling in Thame

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Jenny Anne Morgan
Counsellor, MBACP
Thame OX9
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Let's see if I can help you? Life can be challenging, especially in today’s fast-paced world. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and isolated. Sometimes, all we need is to be truly heard to find the strength to address our issues. A space to off-load, not be judged. As a Person-Centred counsellor the focus is on YOU, the client and the relationship we build. Whatever your issues this versatile approach will help you to explore and find your own solutions supporting the belief that you have the capacity for your own growth and self-understanding.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Let's see if I can help you? Life can be challenging, especially in today’s fast-paced world. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and isolated. Sometimes, all we need is to be truly heard to find the strength to address our issues. A space to off-load, not be judged. As a Person-Centred counsellor the focus is on YOU, the client and the relationship we build. Whatever your issues this versatile approach will help you to explore and find your own solutions supporting the belief that you have the capacity for your own growth and self-understanding.
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Lyzette Jarvey
Verified Verified
Thame OX9
Waitlist for new clients
I have a keen interest in working with individuals who are seeking self-awareness. Art Therapy allows expression that is not based on spoken language only. You don't need any artistic skills or any previous experience in creative expression. I hope for clients to learn their own skills and tools to heal and transform and be their best possible self. I know how hard life can be due to situations from past and present that affect us.
I have a keen interest in working with individuals who are seeking self-awareness. Art Therapy allows expression that is not based on spoken language only. You don't need any artistic skills or any previous experience in creative expression. I hope for clients to learn their own skills and tools to heal and transform and be their best possible self. I know how hard life can be due to situations from past and present that affect us.
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Jane Barker
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Thame OX9
Life can, at times, feel really difficult. Sometimes we can recognise an event in our lives such as stress at work, grief or relationship problems which has impacted us. At other times we may feel that we are on an emotional roller coaster and, for no particular reason, we notice feeling anxious about things that we used to take for granted like going out or seeing other people. My clients come to me for a safe, confidential space to understand themselves better, to learn to recognise and manage difficult emotions and find a way back to living a full and meaningful life.
Life can, at times, feel really difficult. Sometimes we can recognise an event in our lives such as stress at work, grief or relationship problems which has impacted us. At other times we may feel that we are on an emotional roller coaster and, for no particular reason, we notice feeling anxious about things that we used to take for granted like going out or seeing other people. My clients come to me for a safe, confidential space to understand themselves better, to learn to recognise and manage difficult emotions and find a way back to living a full and meaningful life.
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Catherine Ghouse
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Thame OX9
I have over 20 years experience of working with children and young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. CBT has been shown to be particularly helpful for those with all types of anxiety and depression. Working together, we would explore the connection between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in order to develop different ways of managing emotions and strategies for coping. I work closely with parents and carers wherever possible in order to provide the best support for the child or young person but I’m guided by the individual needs of the young person.
I have over 20 years experience of working with children and young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. CBT has been shown to be particularly helpful for those with all types of anxiety and depression. Working together, we would explore the connection between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in order to develop different ways of managing emotions and strategies for coping. I work closely with parents and carers wherever possible in order to provide the best support for the child or young person but I’m guided by the individual needs of the young person.
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Mirella Fox
Counsellor, GMBPsS
Thame OX9
Do you feel lost or overwhelmed sometimes? Feel like you have nobody to talk to? You may feel unloved, unheard and ignored. It may feel like you are not good enough. We all deserve somebody to talk to in these darker days and I can offer you a safe, confidential and nurturing space to help you with this journey. Together we can explore any challenges you may be facing, allowing you to make positive changes in your life. Check out testimonials on my website to see how I have helped others and how I may be able to help you too. I have helped clients to work on their grief, anxiety, depression or just to listen to them.
Do you feel lost or overwhelmed sometimes? Feel like you have nobody to talk to? You may feel unloved, unheard and ignored. It may feel like you are not good enough. We all deserve somebody to talk to in these darker days and I can offer you a safe, confidential and nurturing space to help you with this journey. Together we can explore any challenges you may be facing, allowing you to make positive changes in your life. Check out testimonials on my website to see how I have helped others and how I may be able to help you too. I have helped clients to work on their grief, anxiety, depression or just to listen to them.
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Pippin Counselling Thame
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Thame OX9
Reaching out for counselling can be the hardest step, and I'm here to gently guide you through the process. Perhaps you've been feeling stressed and anxious and need some help sifting through those feelings, perhaps you've not been feeling yourself for a while now and are ready to make a change. Whatever your reasons, I can support you with a range of difficulties, including Low mood and depression, anxiety and stress, loss and bereavement, Neurodivergence, Life changes and relationship difficulties. Whatever brings you to counselling, we can work through it together.
Reaching out for counselling can be the hardest step, and I'm here to gently guide you through the process. Perhaps you've been feeling stressed and anxious and need some help sifting through those feelings, perhaps you've not been feeling yourself for a while now and are ready to make a change. Whatever your reasons, I can support you with a range of difficulties, including Low mood and depression, anxiety and stress, loss and bereavement, Neurodivergence, Life changes and relationship difficulties. Whatever brings you to counselling, we can work through it together.
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Julie Arnold
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, BACP
1 Endorsed
Thame OX9
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist and counsellor. I work with a range of issues, including anxiety and depression. Being heard and accepted for being who you truly are, can feel incredibly empowering. When this is taken away, our thoughts can trigger unhelpful behaviours, increasing low mood. Which in turn can play havoc with our emotions. When we feel lonely and isolated, overwhelming feelings can flood our thoughts and fears. I can offer you a safe, warm, and confidential space to explore any issues that may contribute towards your anxiety and depression. I am here to listen to you in an non-judgmental way.
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist and counsellor. I work with a range of issues, including anxiety and depression. Being heard and accepted for being who you truly are, can feel incredibly empowering. When this is taken away, our thoughts can trigger unhelpful behaviours, increasing low mood. Which in turn can play havoc with our emotions. When we feel lonely and isolated, overwhelming feelings can flood our thoughts and fears. I can offer you a safe, warm, and confidential space to explore any issues that may contribute towards your anxiety and depression. I am here to listen to you in an non-judgmental way.
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Emma Bollan
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Thame OX9
I believe that at times, we all struggle with life difficulties and need someone who understand and sees us. There can be huge barriers to fairness in our society and this, along with the pressures of relationships, social media, work and expectations of others, can reduce our ability to cope alone. I believe that counselling can play a key role in helping us navigate these difficulties and face the future with a little more optimism.
I believe that at times, we all struggle with life difficulties and need someone who understand and sees us. There can be huge barriers to fairness in our society and this, along with the pressures of relationships, social media, work and expectations of others, can reduce our ability to cope alone. I believe that counselling can play a key role in helping us navigate these difficulties and face the future with a little more optimism.
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Dr Natalie Cook
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
As a Clinical Psychologist and mother of two young children, I understand that the journey into parenthood can be a complex and emotional experience. Whether you’re expecting a child, adjusting to life with a new baby, or facing the unique stresses of having a baby in NICU, you don’t have to go through it alone. I offer specialist assessment and therapy to support you during the life-changing transition of parenthood. My specialist areas of interest include:
As a Clinical Psychologist and mother of two young children, I understand that the journey into parenthood can be a complex and emotional experience. Whether you’re expecting a child, adjusting to life with a new baby, or facing the unique stresses of having a baby in NICU, you don’t have to go through it alone. I offer specialist assessment and therapy to support you during the life-changing transition of parenthood. My specialist areas of interest include:
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Green Therapy
Psychotherapist, BACP
Serves Area
If you would like someone to listen to you and help you find ways to manage your emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma or difficult life events then counselling can help. I work with young people and adults in private practise situated in Aylesbury and Thame. I offer a confidential non-judgemental safe and comfortable environment, allowing my client's to express and explore themselves, their feelings, thoughts and concerns.
If you would like someone to listen to you and help you find ways to manage your emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma or difficult life events then counselling can help. I work with young people and adults in private practise situated in Aylesbury and Thame. I offer a confidential non-judgemental safe and comfortable environment, allowing my client's to express and explore themselves, their feelings, thoughts and concerns.
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Julia Appleton
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Because you're here, I imagine that things are feeling difficult. Something specific may be on your mind or it might be something more general; you may be overwhelmed with anxious thoughts, depression or a sense that something just isn't quite right. Perhaps you're struggling with relationships, or trying to deal with a loss or a trauma in your life. Patterns may keep repeating and you don't know how to change them. At times, we all need extra support; there are lots of reasons why people come in to counselling. I work in an Integrative way, to help you to unpick complex feelings you may have about yourself and the way you live now.
Because you're here, I imagine that things are feeling difficult. Something specific may be on your mind or it might be something more general; you may be overwhelmed with anxious thoughts, depression or a sense that something just isn't quite right. Perhaps you're struggling with relationships, or trying to deal with a loss or a trauma in your life. Patterns may keep repeating and you don't know how to change them. At times, we all need extra support; there are lots of reasons why people come in to counselling. I work in an Integrative way, to help you to unpick complex feelings you may have about yourself and the way you live now.
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Ali Shepherd
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello I'm Ali . We can at times , find ourselves needing the opportunity to share what we are thinking and feeling and wanting someone to listen to us and truly hear what we are saying . In sessions my aim is to offer a safe , non-judgemental , confidential space , my full attention and support for you to be truly heard. I offer  warmth and honesty so that we can work together and build a trusting therapeutic relationship.
Hello I'm Ali . We can at times , find ourselves needing the opportunity to share what we are thinking and feeling and wanting someone to listen to us and truly hear what we are saying . In sessions my aim is to offer a safe , non-judgemental , confidential space , my full attention and support for you to be truly heard. I offer  warmth and honesty so that we can work together and build a trusting therapeutic relationship.
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Lucy Ginger
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Looking after our mental health these days can be difficult, we can find ourselves prioritising other people and other commitments, leaving ourselves at the bottom of the pile. Finding the right therapist and the right therapeutic space is an important part of the journey. It’s about giving yourself the time and permission to feel and acknowledge what’s there, to begin making sense of it. Therapy isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about creating a space where healing can happen at your pace, in your way. That first step, just showing up, is already something meaningful.
Looking after our mental health these days can be difficult, we can find ourselves prioritising other people and other commitments, leaving ourselves at the bottom of the pile. Finding the right therapist and the right therapeutic space is an important part of the journey. It’s about giving yourself the time and permission to feel and acknowledge what’s there, to begin making sense of it. Therapy isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about creating a space where healing can happen at your pace, in your way. That first step, just showing up, is already something meaningful.
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Susan Lee
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
When you are facing difficulties I believe that there is real value in talking to someone who has the training and experience to listen in a way that allows you to be fully understood. I am a qualified individual and relationship counsellor and have worked for the NHS as a registered nurse for over thirty years.
When you are facing difficulties I believe that there is real value in talking to someone who has the training and experience to listen in a way that allows you to be fully understood. I am a qualified individual and relationship counsellor and have worked for the NHS as a registered nurse for over thirty years.
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Samantha Cox
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can throw some really difficult situations at us and when this happens, it can be difficult to stay positive and cope with everyday life. I believe that counselling can provide you with an opportunity to explore any personal difficulties in a confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental environment. I am an integrative counsellor with a relational approach. My aim is to provide, a counselling space that is a supportive environment in which you will be given the time and space to explore, understand and gain insight into your unique situation. I have several years of experience working with young people from 11 years old.
Life can throw some really difficult situations at us and when this happens, it can be difficult to stay positive and cope with everyday life. I believe that counselling can provide you with an opportunity to explore any personal difficulties in a confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental environment. I am an integrative counsellor with a relational approach. My aim is to provide, a counselling space that is a supportive environment in which you will be given the time and space to explore, understand and gain insight into your unique situation. I have several years of experience working with young people from 11 years old.
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Asense Therapy - Marie Liddiard
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
I can support you with issues which are having a negative impact on your mental health, including, helping you to overcome trauma, manage anxiety and stress or relationship difficulties, change unhelpful or unwanted habits and gain increased confidence and self-esteem. I am motivated by a deep desire to empower you to overcome challenges, find purpose, make positive changes and achieve greater well-being.
I can support you with issues which are having a negative impact on your mental health, including, helping you to overcome trauma, manage anxiety and stress or relationship difficulties, change unhelpful or unwanted habits and gain increased confidence and self-esteem. I am motivated by a deep desire to empower you to overcome challenges, find purpose, make positive changes and achieve greater well-being.
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Dr Elizabeth Howl
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
When something unexpected comes into your life, such as a traumatic event, physical health condition, or mental health problem, you can feel like your world has been turned upside down. You might wonder if you will ever get back to being the person you used to be and if you will ever enjoy life again. You might experience anxiety, episodes of panic, struggle with constant negative thoughts, be unable to sleep, isolate yourself and push away those you care most about. Whatever you are struggling with, please get in touch and together we can help you move towards the life you want to lead.
When something unexpected comes into your life, such as a traumatic event, physical health condition, or mental health problem, you can feel like your world has been turned upside down. You might wonder if you will ever get back to being the person you used to be and if you will ever enjoy life again. You might experience anxiety, episodes of panic, struggle with constant negative thoughts, be unable to sleep, isolate yourself and push away those you care most about. Whatever you are struggling with, please get in touch and together we can help you move towards the life you want to lead.
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Inner Citadel Psychotherapy Centre
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapies. We provide a confidential space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties that may be longstanding, complex, or resistant to change. Informed by relational models that emphasise the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic, co-created process, our work supports meaningful, lasting change through sustained attention to the deeper layers of the mind. This integrative approach is supported by a growing body of clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, especially in complex or chronic cases, with benefits that often continue beyond the duration of therapy.
Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapies. We provide a confidential space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties that may be longstanding, complex, or resistant to change. Informed by relational models that emphasise the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic, co-created process, our work supports meaningful, lasting change through sustained attention to the deeper layers of the mind. This integrative approach is supported by a growing body of clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, especially in complex or chronic cases, with benefits that often continue beyond the duration of therapy.
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Tanya Dunlop
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a commitment to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing, growth, and self-understanding. I hold an MSc and Clinical Diploma in Person-Centred Psychotherapy. I have also undertaken additional training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy which allows me to offer short-term, solution-focused sessions for those who are looking for time-limited therapy. I am an accredited member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I am an experienced psychotherapist with a commitment to supporting individuals on their journey toward healing, growth, and self-understanding. I hold an MSc and Clinical Diploma in Person-Centred Psychotherapy. I have also undertaken additional training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy which allows me to offer short-term, solution-focused sessions for those who are looking for time-limited therapy. I am an accredited member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
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Home Counties Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
At Home Counties Therapy, we provide practical, compassionate support for mental health, addiction, and neurodiversity challenges helping clients understand their experiences, manage difficulties, and build resilience. Therapy is structured and collaborative, starting with a thorough assessment to create a personalised plan that works for you. We provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. We support businesses with tailored wellbeing programmes to help employees navigate complex mental health, addiction, and neurodiversity.
At Home Counties Therapy, we provide practical, compassionate support for mental health, addiction, and neurodiversity challenges helping clients understand their experiences, manage difficulties, and build resilience. Therapy is structured and collaborative, starting with a thorough assessment to create a personalised plan that works for you. We provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. We support businesses with tailored wellbeing programmes to help employees navigate complex mental health, addiction, and neurodiversity.
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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.