Women's Issues Counselling in Westcliff-on-Sea
You've been through something unimaginable, and now you're trying to rebuild - but no one talks about how hard this part is. I offer in-depth psychotherapy for the complex grief of suicide loss, parental estrangement, and relational trauma. I can help you move beyond just surviving and enable you to navigate life’s most profound transitions. Now offering free 30-minute consultations for sessions in Westcliff-on-Sea, Leigh on Sea and online (Mon/Wed).
You've been through something unimaginable, and now you're trying to rebuild - but no one talks about how hard this part is. I offer in-depth psychotherapy for the complex grief of suicide loss, parental estrangement, and relational trauma. I can help you move beyond just surviving and enable you to navigate life’s most profound transitions. Now offering free 30-minute consultations for sessions in Westcliff-on-Sea, Leigh on Sea and online (Mon/Wed).
You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like life’s become heavy and tangled. Maybe you're repeating old patterns, struggling with anxiety or low self-esteem, or navigating something deeply personal — like fertility issues, grief, addiction or chronic health challenges. You want to feel like you again. You want to understand what’s really going on underneath it all, move forward without pressure or judgement, and finally stop carrying so much on your own. You don’t need fixing — just space, support, and someone who gets it.
You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like life’s become heavy and tangled. Maybe you're repeating old patterns, struggling with anxiety or low self-esteem, or navigating something deeply personal — like fertility issues, grief, addiction or chronic health challenges. You want to feel like you again. You want to understand what’s really going on underneath it all, move forward without pressure or judgement, and finally stop carrying so much on your own. You don’t need fixing — just space, support, and someone who gets it.
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I love therapy, sitting in either chair. As a therapist, I get to provide support and a kind, empathetic ear; I get to witness hard work, growth and passion from those taking their wellbeing into their hands, and I get to be myself. As a client, I've learned many things about myself, I've learned how to communicate, and overcome my own fears; it is these experiences that lead me to becoming a counsellor.
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I love therapy, sitting in either chair. As a therapist, I get to provide support and a kind, empathetic ear; I get to witness hard work, growth and passion from those taking their wellbeing into their hands, and I get to be myself. As a client, I've learned many things about myself, I've learned how to communicate, and overcome my own fears; it is these experiences that lead me to becoming a counsellor.
Hello. I’m Ellen, I am a warm, friendly and empathic therapist. You maybe feeling lost, lonely and not sure of what is happening just now. By reaching out, we can work toward making things feel more manageable. I welcome you to a trusting and safe space for us to navigate together the difficulties you are experiencing. I work with adults, young people and especially women, to help nurture a greater sense of Self and confidence. My focus is: self-worth, relationship difficulties, parenting, work, depression, anxiety and managing change. My aim is to be beside you and guide you toward greater clarity and calm in your life.
Hello. I’m Ellen, I am a warm, friendly and empathic therapist. You maybe feeling lost, lonely and not sure of what is happening just now. By reaching out, we can work toward making things feel more manageable. I welcome you to a trusting and safe space for us to navigate together the difficulties you are experiencing. I work with adults, young people and especially women, to help nurture a greater sense of Self and confidence. My focus is: self-worth, relationship difficulties, parenting, work, depression, anxiety and managing change. My aim is to be beside you and guide you toward greater clarity and calm in your life.
I am a qualified Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, offering both online and face-to-face therapy sessions. With specialist training and clinical experience with a Relate service, I have a strong background in couples therapy, supporting partners through a wide range of relationship challenges. My therapeutic approach is client-centred and integrative, drawing on Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, and Sensate Focus to support behavioural change, enhance communication, and improve sexual functioning.
I am a qualified Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, offering both online and face-to-face therapy sessions. With specialist training and clinical experience with a Relate service, I have a strong background in couples therapy, supporting partners through a wide range of relationship challenges. My therapeutic approach is client-centred and integrative, drawing on Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, and Sensate Focus to support behavioural change, enhance communication, and improve sexual functioning.
I am a BACP Accredited therapist with a wealth of life experience, as well as experience with counselling people going through a wide range of emotional life events. You do not have to do this on your own. The first step is the hardest and that is to make the call to reach out for help. I offer sessions via telephone, video, or face-to-face. I am A qualified EMDR therapist . Please contact me for more information.
I am a BACP Accredited therapist with a wealth of life experience, as well as experience with counselling people going through a wide range of emotional life events. You do not have to do this on your own. The first step is the hardest and that is to make the call to reach out for help. I offer sessions via telephone, video, or face-to-face. I am A qualified EMDR therapist . Please contact me for more information.
Most of my clients come to me knowing they are not happy but they don't always know why. Sometimes it is because of the people and circumstances around them and sometimes it is because they keep repeating the same behaviours that are not producing a happy life for them. My job is to help people understand what it is in their lives that they are not happy with, or want to change and to imagine a life with the new changes in it. I work with the client to provide a safe, comfortable environment for them to explore what is going on for them and how they can make the changes to live a happy, fulfilling life.
Most of my clients come to me knowing they are not happy but they don't always know why. Sometimes it is because of the people and circumstances around them and sometimes it is because they keep repeating the same behaviours that are not producing a happy life for them. My job is to help people understand what it is in their lives that they are not happy with, or want to change and to imagine a life with the new changes in it. I work with the client to provide a safe, comfortable environment for them to explore what is going on for them and how they can make the changes to live a happy, fulfilling life.
Welcome, My name is Laura, I am a fully qualified Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor offering both long and short-term therapy. We are all presented with many different challenges in all aspects of our daily lives, including work, health, relationships and with our own well-being. Reaching out for help can often feel overwhelming, however, the rewards in taking that difficult first step can be life-changing. I have experience and successfully worked with those suffering with depression, anxiety, loneliness, loss & grief domestic abuse, suicidal thoughts and chronic illness amongst various other issues.
Welcome, My name is Laura, I am a fully qualified Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor offering both long and short-term therapy. We are all presented with many different challenges in all aspects of our daily lives, including work, health, relationships and with our own well-being. Reaching out for help can often feel overwhelming, however, the rewards in taking that difficult first step can be life-changing. I have experience and successfully worked with those suffering with depression, anxiety, loneliness, loss & grief domestic abuse, suicidal thoughts and chronic illness amongst various other issues.
I provide a safe, supportive and confidential space in which clients can seek insight into any issues of concern. My individual clientele spends all ages including children. I also work with couples and families. Short or long-term therapy is offered. My extensive training allows me to draw upon multiple disciplines to tailor the support to the needs of the client.
I provide a safe, supportive and confidential space in which clients can seek insight into any issues of concern. My individual clientele spends all ages including children. I also work with couples and families. Short or long-term therapy is offered. My extensive training allows me to draw upon multiple disciplines to tailor the support to the needs of the client.
I am a BACP and EMDR Counsellor offering face to face, online and telephone counselling. My clients say that I'm very easy to talk to, warm and friendly. I can help you to explore your issues to help you gain awareness, understanding and get to a place or acceptance of a situation you are struggling with. I am also a qualified NLP and EFT coach offering specific techniques suited to working with any issues related to trauma, depression & anxiety.
I am a BACP and EMDR Counsellor offering face to face, online and telephone counselling. My clients say that I'm very easy to talk to, warm and friendly. I can help you to explore your issues to help you gain awareness, understanding and get to a place or acceptance of a situation you are struggling with. I am also a qualified NLP and EFT coach offering specific techniques suited to working with any issues related to trauma, depression & anxiety.
My journey began with supporting teenagers in a secondary school, helping them navigate the emotional, social and academic challenges that often arise during adolescence. From there, my work has extended to individuals facing a range of life difficulties, including domestic abuse and social isolation, grief and loss and significant life transitions.
I also work with couples who are managing the complexities of modern life, whether it's balancing demanding schedules, working through communication issues, dealing with financial pressures, or navigating the roles we take on within our family structures.
My journey began with supporting teenagers in a secondary school, helping them navigate the emotional, social and academic challenges that often arise during adolescence. From there, my work has extended to individuals facing a range of life difficulties, including domestic abuse and social isolation, grief and loss and significant life transitions.
I also work with couples who are managing the complexities of modern life, whether it's balancing demanding schedules, working through communication issues, dealing with financial pressures, or navigating the roles we take on within our family structures.
If you are thinking of starting a therapy you may be willing to deal with painful issues that can manifest in various shapes and intensity and have an impact on the day-to-day life; such issues are personal and linked both to personality and life events. A disturb can express in different ways and symptoms, like panic attacks, Depression, psychosomatic symptoms, Anxiety etc. Other times there is rather a generic feeling of discomfort that needs to be defined and addressed.
If you are thinking of starting a therapy you may be willing to deal with painful issues that can manifest in various shapes and intensity and have an impact on the day-to-day life; such issues are personal and linked both to personality and life events. A disturb can express in different ways and symptoms, like panic attacks, Depression, psychosomatic symptoms, Anxiety etc. Other times there is rather a generic feeling of discomfort that needs to be defined and addressed.
5 Star Google reviews and over 5000+ client hours... Individual therapy £60 Couples £80 per hour after initial starting session. Solution Focused Couples programme £595. Anxiety, Depression and Stress Management specialist. Marriage /Relationship counsellor..
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Abuse, Bereavement, or relationship issues, then I can help! I also deal with Low self-esteem, Death Anxiety, Abuse, ADHD, Divorce, Depression, Career path, Cancer support, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Pain management, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Rape crisis, Relationship issues, Self harm, Trauma and Low self esteem.
5 Star Google reviews and over 5000+ client hours... Individual therapy £60 Couples £80 per hour after initial starting session. Solution Focused Couples programme £595. Anxiety, Depression and Stress Management specialist. Marriage /Relationship counsellor..
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Abuse, Bereavement, or relationship issues, then I can help! I also deal with Low self-esteem, Death Anxiety, Abuse, ADHD, Divorce, Depression, Career path, Cancer support, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Pain management, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Rape crisis, Relationship issues, Self harm, Trauma and Low self esteem.
Are you struggling with bereavement, anxiety or depression? Experiencing relationship issues or low self-worth? Feeling trapped in a cycle of negative thinking and unhealthy ways of coping? Maybe your way of coping has now become the problem; addictions or avoidance. If you are longing for change and need a safe accepting space to identify what that is and work towards it; I can help. Together, we can work to set goals, make changes, identify and break behavioural patterns, validate your feelings, process past trauma and reframe thoughts. Hopefully resulting in an improvement to your wellbeing, mental health and life overall.
Are you struggling with bereavement, anxiety or depression? Experiencing relationship issues or low self-worth? Feeling trapped in a cycle of negative thinking and unhealthy ways of coping? Maybe your way of coping has now become the problem; addictions or avoidance. If you are longing for change and need a safe accepting space to identify what that is and work towards it; I can help. Together, we can work to set goals, make changes, identify and break behavioural patterns, validate your feelings, process past trauma and reframe thoughts. Hopefully resulting in an improvement to your wellbeing, mental health and life overall.
You're the one everyone leans on- the reliable one, the kind one who always shows up. But lately, you're running on empty, lying awake replaying the day, scanning for anyone you might have disappointed. Saying no feels impossible, rest feels selfish. And somewhere underneath the exhaustion is a quieter, scarier thought: "what if people only want me around for what I do for them?"
Instead, imagine falling asleep without replaying the day. Waking up without dread. Being with others and feeling you actually belong; not performing, not managing, just present. This isn't about better boundaries, it's about feeling worthy just as you are.
You're the one everyone leans on- the reliable one, the kind one who always shows up. But lately, you're running on empty, lying awake replaying the day, scanning for anyone you might have disappointed. Saying no feels impossible, rest feels selfish. And somewhere underneath the exhaustion is a quieter, scarier thought: "what if people only want me around for what I do for them?"
Instead, imagine falling asleep without replaying the day. Waking up without dread. Being with others and feeling you actually belong; not performing, not managing, just present. This isn't about better boundaries, it's about feeling worthy just as you are.
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Thank you for looking at my profile, I'm guessing this may be a big step and I understand that reaching out for help may be daunting or overwhelming, by the time people come here they have often spoken to family or friends.
Are you struggling with anxiety or low mood? Are you stuck in patterns of behaviour that no longer serve you? Are you dealing with the impact of childhood trauma? Maybe you just need a safe space to talk? No problem is too big or too small to bring to therapy.
I run a private practice from a garden room in my home and I work as a counsellor for the charity Mind.
Thank you for looking at my profile, I'm guessing this may be a big step and I understand that reaching out for help may be daunting or overwhelming, by the time people come here they have often spoken to family or friends.
Are you struggling with anxiety or low mood? Are you stuck in patterns of behaviour that no longer serve you? Are you dealing with the impact of childhood trauma? Maybe you just need a safe space to talk? No problem is too big or too small to bring to therapy.
I run a private practice from a garden room in my home and I work as a counsellor for the charity Mind.
I work with clients suffering from Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Relationship issues, Fears, Divorce, Grief, Low self- confidence, Low self-esteem, Women's issues and Body image.
Hi I’m Marion. When consumed by stress, anxiety, fear or depression we often feel a sense of hopelessness. I am a qualified, accredited Integrative Counsellor, which means I work with you as an individual and use the most beneficial Counselling techniques for you. This can be by Psychotherapy, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or a combination of techniques - whatever method is best for you! Together we will find solutions that will help you to be able to cope and have a happier life. I have overcome several challenges in my life and I believe no one should have to struggle alone.
I work with clients suffering from Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Relationship issues, Fears, Divorce, Grief, Low self- confidence, Low self-esteem, Women's issues and Body image.
Hi I’m Marion. When consumed by stress, anxiety, fear or depression we often feel a sense of hopelessness. I am a qualified, accredited Integrative Counsellor, which means I work with you as an individual and use the most beneficial Counselling techniques for you. This can be by Psychotherapy, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or a combination of techniques - whatever method is best for you! Together we will find solutions that will help you to be able to cope and have a happier life. I have overcome several challenges in my life and I believe no one should have to struggle alone.
I specialise in: Healing The Mother Wound, Childless Menopause, Anxiety Related stress, Grief and Loss. I support couples with relationship issues and those who are struggling with childhood trauma and sibling rivalry.
I specialise in: Healing The Mother Wound, Childless Menopause, Anxiety Related stress, Grief and Loss. I support couples with relationship issues and those who are struggling with childhood trauma and sibling rivalry.
My clients are women who feel anxious, frustrated and lost. The ability to cope with life events has reduced. You dont feel heard or understood in relationships, hormonal shifts hit hard and retirement and bereavement can create an identity crisis. As a NCPS- registered therapeutic counsellor in Bromley, I provide a space to vent, scream and cry at the world. My practice integrates traditional talking therapy, walk and talk therapy, somatic coping strategies like breathe work and finding practical coping strategies to support you in making positive changes that are realistic to implement. You may not know what you need. That's OK
My clients are women who feel anxious, frustrated and lost. The ability to cope with life events has reduced. You dont feel heard or understood in relationships, hormonal shifts hit hard and retirement and bereavement can create an identity crisis. As a NCPS- registered therapeutic counsellor in Bromley, I provide a space to vent, scream and cry at the world. My practice integrates traditional talking therapy, walk and talk therapy, somatic coping strategies like breathe work and finding practical coping strategies to support you in making positive changes that are realistic to implement. You may not know what you need. That's OK
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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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.