Women's Issues Counselling in Thames Ditton
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, or lonely - even when things appear fine on the surface. If you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties or feeling stuck, therapy can help you to slow down and make sense of what you’re going through.
I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore the parts of yourself that may feel painful, confusing, or difficult to put into words. Being able to talk openly and feel truly heard can often be the first step towards meaningful change. I will be alongside you, offering support and understanding at a pace that feels right for you.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, or lonely - even when things appear fine on the surface. If you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties or feeling stuck, therapy can help you to slow down and make sense of what you’re going through.
I offer a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore the parts of yourself that may feel painful, confusing, or difficult to put into words. Being able to talk openly and feel truly heard can often be the first step towards meaningful change. I will be alongside you, offering support and understanding at a pace that feels right for you.
As a trauma-informed therapist my approach is rooted in understanding how early relational experiences shape emotional patterns and affect the nervous system, often leading to developmental trauma. Working with adult survivors of abuse, complex PTSD (CPTSD), and emotional dysregulation. I support clients in healing attachment wounds, helping them cultivate greater self-regulation, emotional resilience, and healthier relationships. Through a compassionate and integrative approach, I create a safe, supportive non-judgemental space, where clients can reconnect with themselves.
As a trauma-informed therapist my approach is rooted in understanding how early relational experiences shape emotional patterns and affect the nervous system, often leading to developmental trauma. Working with adult survivors of abuse, complex PTSD (CPTSD), and emotional dysregulation. I support clients in healing attachment wounds, helping them cultivate greater self-regulation, emotional resilience, and healthier relationships. Through a compassionate and integrative approach, I create a safe, supportive non-judgemental space, where clients can reconnect with themselves.
Located next to Surbiton mainline train station. I have appointments available during the day, evenings and weekends. I offer both one to one counselling and couples counselling.
Located next to Surbiton mainline train station. I have appointments available during the day, evenings and weekends. I offer both one to one counselling and couples counselling.
I’m an experienced and compassionate therapist holding a first-class BA honours degree in Integrative-Relational Counselling. I offer online and in-person sessions in Surbiton, helping you through struggles like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and low self-confidence. Utilising a range of theories (including Humanistic and Psychodynamic), I tailor my work to each client's individual needs, always keeping the relationship between client and counsellor at the heart of the work. I am confident in supporting people with ADHD.
I’m an experienced and compassionate therapist holding a first-class BA honours degree in Integrative-Relational Counselling. I offer online and in-person sessions in Surbiton, helping you through struggles like low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and low self-confidence. Utilising a range of theories (including Humanistic and Psychodynamic), I tailor my work to each client's individual needs, always keeping the relationship between client and counsellor at the heart of the work. I am confident in supporting people with ADHD.
I work with individuals and couples, helping them find ways to live a more fulfilled and satisfying life. Over time, we develop ways of behaving, thinking and feeling that work well enough to get by, but sometimes get ‘stuck’; I’m trained and experienced in finding and understanding those patterns and, without judgement, getting to the heart of how to put things right. I’ve worked in private practice, charities and the NHS with a range of individual issues, particularly depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and historical trauma; couples work includes relationship breakdown, affairs, communication and conflict challenges.
I work with individuals and couples, helping them find ways to live a more fulfilled and satisfying life. Over time, we develop ways of behaving, thinking and feeling that work well enough to get by, but sometimes get ‘stuck’; I’m trained and experienced in finding and understanding those patterns and, without judgement, getting to the heart of how to put things right. I’ve worked in private practice, charities and the NHS with a range of individual issues, particularly depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and historical trauma; couples work includes relationship breakdown, affairs, communication and conflict challenges.
Welcome! If you are here, you are obviously thinking counselling might be a good idea. I know all too well browsing through all those profiles can be overwhelming. How do you choose a therapist? I have been there myself - so hard! Particularly when we are not in the best place. Feeling anxious and overwhelmed with too much going on... trying to move forward after someone's death ... or just feeling like life has caught up and everything is just bubbling up. I have worked with all these situations and more. You may or may not know what you want out of therapy - but we can figure it out together. Worth a try!
Welcome! If you are here, you are obviously thinking counselling might be a good idea. I know all too well browsing through all those profiles can be overwhelming. How do you choose a therapist? I have been there myself - so hard! Particularly when we are not in the best place. Feeling anxious and overwhelmed with too much going on... trying to move forward after someone's death ... or just feeling like life has caught up and everything is just bubbling up. I have worked with all these situations and more. You may or may not know what you want out of therapy - but we can figure it out together. Worth a try!
It may be that you have something specific you want to talk about, you may want to calm the negative thoughts that are going around your head or you may be looking to find help for someone you care about. Perhaps when you just want someone who will listen to you, a space to off-load where there is no worry about saying the wrong thing, the fear of being judged or where feeling like you are being an imposition. I am here to help you when you are ready to take the next step.
It may be that you have something specific you want to talk about, you may want to calm the negative thoughts that are going around your head or you may be looking to find help for someone you care about. Perhaps when you just want someone who will listen to you, a space to off-load where there is no worry about saying the wrong thing, the fear of being judged or where feeling like you are being an imposition. I am here to help you when you are ready to take the next step.
I work with individuals and couples and am a fully qualified, accredited psychosexual therapist and relationship psychotherapist. My core specialism is relationship difficulties, including sexual dysfunction concerns and connections.
I work with individuals and couples and am a fully qualified, accredited psychosexual therapist and relationship psychotherapist. My core specialism is relationship difficulties, including sexual dysfunction concerns and connections.
When you know you can’t go on as you are, something needs to change. You might be feeling stuck in a relationship or a job which just isn’t working anymore. Maybe you’re faced with a big life transition and feel lost and uncertain about your future. All these issues show up as anxiety, depression, relationship problems and low self esteem. By raising your self-awareness I will help you explore these issues and find the root causes of the symptoms you're experiencing. For me, counselling is a vocation not a job and I am passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. I hope I can make a difference in yours.
When you know you can’t go on as you are, something needs to change. You might be feeling stuck in a relationship or a job which just isn’t working anymore. Maybe you’re faced with a big life transition and feel lost and uncertain about your future. All these issues show up as anxiety, depression, relationship problems and low self esteem. By raising your self-awareness I will help you explore these issues and find the root causes of the symptoms you're experiencing. For me, counselling is a vocation not a job and I am passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. I hope I can make a difference in yours.
Hi, thank you for clicking on my profile at, what I'm guessing, is a time in your life which isn't so easy. I understand that getting in touch might feel like a huge step, but please call or email if you feel I might be able to help. I feel that being able to express sometimes deep rooted distressing life experiences and feelings to an experienced, empathic psychotherapist can bring about real and rewarding life changes. Finding a safe and supportive environment to voice our deepest difficulties and unhappiness to someone, who will listen carefully without judgement, can help us towards a greater sense of wellbeing.
Hi, thank you for clicking on my profile at, what I'm guessing, is a time in your life which isn't so easy. I understand that getting in touch might feel like a huge step, but please call or email if you feel I might be able to help. I feel that being able to express sometimes deep rooted distressing life experiences and feelings to an experienced, empathic psychotherapist can bring about real and rewarding life changes. Finding a safe and supportive environment to voice our deepest difficulties and unhappiness to someone, who will listen carefully without judgement, can help us towards a greater sense of wellbeing.
I offer a compassionate, down-to-earth space where you can explore what's going on for you, without judgment.
As a qualified Integrative Counsellor, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, tailoring the work to your specific needs.
Therapy with me is collaborative and flexible- online or in person in South West London, and I offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit.
I offer a compassionate, down-to-earth space where you can explore what's going on for you, without judgment.
As a qualified Integrative Counsellor, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches, tailoring the work to your specific needs.
Therapy with me is collaborative and flexible- online or in person in South West London, and I offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we're a good fit.
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Are you struggling with relationship issues? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, emotional pain, challenging life transitions, workplace conflict, or loss? Do you feel stuck? Do you have unresolved family or boundary issues? Do you want to bring about positive change by identifying the tensions and negative thought patterns holding you back, as well as identifying any unhelpful ways of relating to oneself, others and the rest of the world? You are not alone - Talking to a psychotherapeutic counsellor can help.
Are you struggling with relationship issues? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, emotional pain, challenging life transitions, workplace conflict, or loss? Do you feel stuck? Do you have unresolved family or boundary issues? Do you want to bring about positive change by identifying the tensions and negative thought patterns holding you back, as well as identifying any unhelpful ways of relating to oneself, others and the rest of the world? You are not alone - Talking to a psychotherapeutic counsellor can help.
Whatever issues you are facing right now, I offer a safe, confidential and judgement-free space in which we can reflect on them and, by better understanding your conflicts and experiences, grow in self-awareness and autonomy. I believe in the importance of building a trusting relationship with my clients, so that we can work together toward constructing meaningful relationships. Talking freely about whatever comes to mind is the main way to explore what is beyond our logical, rational mind.
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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.