Women's Issues Counselling in Urmston
Life changes, loss, the pressure of keeping everything going, or ADHD-related overwhelm can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure of who you are anymore. You may be tired of always being the steady one, longing for a space where you can drop the mask and be honest about how things really feel. I offer a calm, down-to-earth place to talk things through, make sense of what’s been building up, and begin to feel clearer, steadier, and more like yourself again..
Life changes, loss, the pressure of keeping everything going, or ADHD-related overwhelm can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure of who you are anymore. You may be tired of always being the steady one, longing for a space where you can drop the mask and be honest about how things really feel. I offer a calm, down-to-earth place to talk things through, make sense of what’s been building up, and begin to feel clearer, steadier, and more like yourself again..
As an experienced BACP-registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental environment where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you.
My approach is primarily Person-Centred, which means I work alongside you with empathy, respect and understanding. I also draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Mindfulness, enabling me to tailor sessions to your individual needs and help you develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and wellbeing.
As an experienced BACP-registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental environment where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you.
My approach is primarily Person-Centred, which means I work alongside you with empathy, respect and understanding. I also draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Mindfulness, enabling me to tailor sessions to your individual needs and help you develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and wellbeing.
Do you feel like you’re "managing" life rather than living it? Perhaps you’re waiting to feel like your "old self" again, only to realize that version of you no longer fits. Whether you are navigating the profound identity shifts of the perinatal period or processing long-standing trauma, the path forward isn't always about going back—it’s about discovering who you are now. You might feel stuck in cycles of perfectionism or burnout, tired of performing for others. You’re looking for a space to exhale, integrate your experiences, and safely begin the process of becoming your next, more authentic self.
Do you feel like you’re "managing" life rather than living it? Perhaps you’re waiting to feel like your "old self" again, only to realize that version of you no longer fits. Whether you are navigating the profound identity shifts of the perinatal period or processing long-standing trauma, the path forward isn't always about going back—it’s about discovering who you are now. You might feel stuck in cycles of perfectionism or burnout, tired of performing for others. You’re looking for a space to exhale, integrate your experiences, and safely begin the process of becoming your next, more authentic self.
Therapy solutions: integrative psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, CBT, and many techniques and approaches are used to find the right approach for you.
We will work together to change your life, response patterns, thinking, and habits, or improve your mental and emotional well-being.
The appointments are flexible; you do not have to attend at the same time every week. Single-session therapy is available, too.
Therapy solutions: integrative psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, CBT, and many techniques and approaches are used to find the right approach for you.
We will work together to change your life, response patterns, thinking, and habits, or improve your mental and emotional well-being.
The appointments are flexible; you do not have to attend at the same time every week. Single-session therapy is available, too.
Perhaps you've been holding everything together for so long that you've forgotten what it feels like not to. Maybe a diagnosis, a loss, caring responsibilities, the fog of menopause or reaching burnout has finally made that impossible. I'm Kate - a counsellor who understands these experiences both professionally and personally. You don't have to keep going the way you have been. This could be the moment you finally put yourself first, and I'd be honoured to walk alongside you.
Perhaps you've been holding everything together for so long that you've forgotten what it feels like not to. Maybe a diagnosis, a loss, caring responsibilities, the fog of menopause or reaching burnout has finally made that impossible. I'm Kate - a counsellor who understands these experiences both professionally and personally. You don't have to keep going the way you have been. This could be the moment you finally put yourself first, and I'd be honoured to walk alongside you.
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Hi, my name is Gemma and I have been a therapist for over 15 years. I have experience clients with a variety of mental health concerns. There are no issues that are too big or too small for therapy. I can work with you for a short period of time, or for more long term therapy, depending on your needs. I am empathic, supportive, responsive and dynamic. I have a strong history of helping both children and adults overcome their difficulties and achieve their life goals, whatever they may be. I have a specialist interest in womens health, anxiety, menopause, ASD, ADHD and managing chronic illness.
Hi, my name is Gemma and I have been a therapist for over 15 years. I have experience clients with a variety of mental health concerns. There are no issues that are too big or too small for therapy. I can work with you for a short period of time, or for more long term therapy, depending on your needs. I am empathic, supportive, responsive and dynamic. I have a strong history of helping both children and adults overcome their difficulties and achieve their life goals, whatever they may be. I have a specialist interest in womens health, anxiety, menopause, ASD, ADHD and managing chronic illness.
Are you a woman looking for something different but feeling stuck in fear and uncertainty. Perhaps you're tired of putting yourself last, navigating guilt, or struggling to imagine a future where you come first. Change can feel both empowering and daunting—but it begins with you. The power to create change is already within you. Change requires stepping outside your comfort zone, & navigating the fears of failure and unfamiliarity that often hold us back. Together, we’ll uncover the hidden beliefs and patterns that shape your decisions and behaviours and reshape them to align with your values, aspirations, and potential.
Are you a woman looking for something different but feeling stuck in fear and uncertainty. Perhaps you're tired of putting yourself last, navigating guilt, or struggling to imagine a future where you come first. Change can feel both empowering and daunting—but it begins with you. The power to create change is already within you. Change requires stepping outside your comfort zone, & navigating the fears of failure and unfamiliarity that often hold us back. Together, we’ll uncover the hidden beliefs and patterns that shape your decisions and behaviours and reshape them to align with your values, aspirations, and potential.
Many women I work with feel stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, low self-esteem, and over-responsibility, often linked to narcissistic relationships or the Mother Wound. You may struggle to set boundaries, feeling guilt, resentment, or anxiety when prioritising your own needs. Together, we explore these patterns with compassion, helping you understand their origins and impact. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard without judgement. Combining counselling and coaching, I help you build self-trust, set healthy boundaries, and create more balanced, fulfilling relationships.
Many women I work with feel stuck in cycles of people-pleasing, low self-esteem, and over-responsibility, often linked to narcissistic relationships or the Mother Wound. You may struggle to set boundaries, feeling guilt, resentment, or anxiety when prioritising your own needs. Together, we explore these patterns with compassion, helping you understand their origins and impact. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard without judgement. Combining counselling and coaching, I help you build self-trust, set healthy boundaries, and create more balanced, fulfilling relationships.
Sex and Relationship therapy is talking therapy specialized in addressing concerns around intimacy, sexuality and relationships.
Sexual and relational wellbeing is for many a key factor for good mental health and relationship satisfaction. Yet it can feel very complex to navigate and often isolating.
It’s very common to stumble upon challenges within the course of your relationship and sometimes a bit of professional help is what your relationship needs to thrive.
Whether you are seeking support as an individual or as a couple, I tailor my therapeutic approach to your unique needs.
Sex and Relationship therapy is talking therapy specialized in addressing concerns around intimacy, sexuality and relationships.
Sexual and relational wellbeing is for many a key factor for good mental health and relationship satisfaction. Yet it can feel very complex to navigate and often isolating.
It’s very common to stumble upon challenges within the course of your relationship and sometimes a bit of professional help is what your relationship needs to thrive.
Whether you are seeking support as an individual or as a couple, I tailor my therapeutic approach to your unique needs.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or stuck, even if you can’t fully explain why. Perhaps work, relationships, or life changes have left you questioning yourself, your choices, or your sense of direction.
I work with adults and couples who want to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and make meaningful, lasting change, rather than relying on quick fixes or coping strategies that don’t hold.
Therapy with me offers space to slow down, think clearly, and explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, so you can move forward with greater confidence and agency.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or stuck, even if you can’t fully explain why. Perhaps work, relationships, or life changes have left you questioning yourself, your choices, or your sense of direction.
I work with adults and couples who want to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and make meaningful, lasting change, rather than relying on quick fixes or coping strategies that don’t hold.
Therapy with me offers space to slow down, think clearly, and explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, so you can move forward with greater confidence and agency.
Are you feeling unfulfilled, like there is something bubbling inside of you that you can't quite put into words or get hold of? Are you open and curious to discovering what that is? Have you had enough with how life is right now and ready to step into change? Perhaps you have prioritised others for too long and want to step into the fullness that you are.
Note: Please know, the relationship in therapy is 75% of positive outcomes. My qualifications mean nothing if you don't feel like I get you. I encourage you to reach out and feel into the shared space we might create.
Are you feeling unfulfilled, like there is something bubbling inside of you that you can't quite put into words or get hold of? Are you open and curious to discovering what that is? Have you had enough with how life is right now and ready to step into change? Perhaps you have prioritised others for too long and want to step into the fullness that you are.
Note: Please know, the relationship in therapy is 75% of positive outcomes. My qualifications mean nothing if you don't feel like I get you. I encourage you to reach out and feel into the shared space we might create.
What I love most about this work is the chance to really connect with people-understanding who you are, what you've been through, and what you long for. Therapy, is a space where we gently explore your inner world together, making room for clarity, calm, and meaningful change. I work with clients who experience a range of psychological challenges including:Depression; anxiety; PTSD; trauma; stress; phobia; relationship issues; interpersonal difficulties; work stress; grief & bereavement; sleep wake issues; addictive behaviours; health anxiety; pain; birth trauma; post-natal depression; problems with self-esteem and confidence.
What I love most about this work is the chance to really connect with people-understanding who you are, what you've been through, and what you long for. Therapy, is a space where we gently explore your inner world together, making room for clarity, calm, and meaningful change. I work with clients who experience a range of psychological challenges including:Depression; anxiety; PTSD; trauma; stress; phobia; relationship issues; interpersonal difficulties; work stress; grief & bereavement; sleep wake issues; addictive behaviours; health anxiety; pain; birth trauma; post-natal depression; problems with self-esteem and confidence.
Is this what life was supposed to feel like?
Perhaps you’ve hit some milestones - but now you're at a crossroads. Maybe you're questioning your career, struggling with your old friendships, processing a break-up, or just feeling like something is missing? You can’t shake the nagging feeling that life wasn’t supposed to feel like this.
If you're feeling this way, then I can help you.
Together we might work on:
Decision-paralysis.
Reduce feelings of 'stuckness'.
Ease anxiety about time (running out or being wasted).
Let go of comparison.
So that you can feel clear about your future, and confident to start living your life again!
Is this what life was supposed to feel like?
Perhaps you’ve hit some milestones - but now you're at a crossroads. Maybe you're questioning your career, struggling with your old friendships, processing a break-up, or just feeling like something is missing? You can’t shake the nagging feeling that life wasn’t supposed to feel like this.
If you're feeling this way, then I can help you.
Together we might work on:
Decision-paralysis.
Reduce feelings of 'stuckness'.
Ease anxiety about time (running out or being wasted).
Let go of comparison.
So that you can feel clear about your future, and confident to start living your life again!
There are times in life when we can feel disconnected from ourselves – going through the motions, carrying anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or the impact of past experiences, whilst feeling unsure how to move forward.
We believe healing involves more than talking. Our team of Embodied (Somatic) and Arts Psychotherapists works with the wisdom of the soul, mind and body, helping you explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Through conversation, creativity, movement, imagery and reflection, we support deeper understanding, connection and lasting change.
Sessions available online across major UK cities.
There are times in life when we can feel disconnected from ourselves – going through the motions, carrying anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties or the impact of past experiences, whilst feeling unsure how to move forward.
We believe healing involves more than talking. Our team of Embodied (Somatic) and Arts Psychotherapists works with the wisdom of the soul, mind and body, helping you explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Through conversation, creativity, movement, imagery and reflection, we support deeper understanding, connection and lasting change.
Sessions available online across major UK cities.
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I’m Sanaa, a Chartered Psychologist, and a Health Psychologist in-training. I have been studying and working within the field of Psychology for over 15 years. I provide therapy under the supervision of a HCPC registered Health Psychologist.
If you are looking for psychological support for chronic health conditions, neurodivergence and/or hormonal health symptoms, such as related to PMDD, heavy bleeding, perimenopause or menopause, it would be my privilege to work with you.
Fatigue, pain, mood fluctuations, relationship issues, overwhelm and stress can be debilitating and affect many of us and our families.
Hello and Welcome!
I’m Sanaa, a Chartered Psychologist, and a Health Psychologist in-training. I have been studying and working within the field of Psychology for over 15 years. I provide therapy under the supervision of a HCPC registered Health Psychologist.
If you are looking for psychological support for chronic health conditions, neurodivergence and/or hormonal health symptoms, such as related to PMDD, heavy bleeding, perimenopause or menopause, it would be my privilege to work with you.
Fatigue, pain, mood fluctuations, relationship issues, overwhelm and stress can be debilitating and affect many of us and our families.
My ideal client often feels overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or caught in patterns they can’t quite shift. They may struggle with anxiety, trauma, identity questions, or feeling misunderstood by others and themselves. Many second-guess their emotions or feel disconnected from what they truly need. They want clarity, self-trust, and a space where they can explore things safely and honestly, so life feels more manageable, meaningful, and authentically their own.
My ideal client often feels overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or caught in patterns they can’t quite shift. They may struggle with anxiety, trauma, identity questions, or feeling misunderstood by others and themselves. Many second-guess their emotions or feel disconnected from what they truly need. They want clarity, self-trust, and a space where they can explore things safely and honestly, so life feels more manageable, meaningful, and authentically their own.
You’re someone others depend on, the one who keeps things moving, holds things together, and rarely lets things drop.
From the outside, you seem capable and in control. But internally, it can feel heavier than it looks. You might find yourself overthinking, stretched, or quietly carrying more than anyone realises.
You’re someone others depend on, the one who keeps things moving, holds things together, and rarely lets things drop.
From the outside, you seem capable and in control. But internally, it can feel heavier than it looks. You might find yourself overthinking, stretched, or quietly carrying more than anyone realises.
Many people I work with feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or exhausted from trying to manage on their own. Some are exploring a late diagnosis of ADHD, Autisum or other forms of neurodivergence; others are parents looking to support their child who is struggling to express emotions or manage big feelings.
Many people I work with feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or exhausted from trying to manage on their own. Some are exploring a late diagnosis of ADHD, Autisum or other forms of neurodivergence; others are parents looking to support their child who is struggling to express emotions or manage big feelings.
If you're always the one holding it together, yet feeling exhausted inside, overwhelmed or constantly questioning yourself, you're in the right place.
Perhaps you're juggling work, family, and everyone else's expectations while quietly running on empty. Maybe your mind never switches off, you overthink everything, or you've become so used to putting yourself last that you don't know what you need.
If you're always the one holding it together, yet feeling exhausted inside, overwhelmed or constantly questioning yourself, you're in the right place.
Perhaps you're juggling work, family, and everyone else's expectations while quietly running on empty. Maybe your mind never switches off, you overthink everything, or you've become so used to putting yourself last that you don't know what you need.
Hello and welcome to my page. Firstly, seeking help is not easy but you've already made steps towards improving the very reasons that brought you here in the first place. If you are feeling as though something is getting in the way of your happiness, success and fulfilment we can speak about how we might work together towards a solution to these struggles.. Sometimes we experience extreme pressures, stresses, traumas that are set upon us and we can feel that we are unable to find a way out on our own. If you are feeling overwhelmed and you are ready to make changes that will bring you peace, then you are in the right place.
Hello and welcome to my page. Firstly, seeking help is not easy but you've already made steps towards improving the very reasons that brought you here in the first place. If you are feeling as though something is getting in the way of your happiness, success and fulfilment we can speak about how we might work together towards a solution to these struggles.. Sometimes we experience extreme pressures, stresses, traumas that are set upon us and we can feel that we are unable to find a way out on our own. If you are feeling overwhelmed and you are ready to make changes that will bring you peace, then you are in the right place.
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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.