Women's Issues Counselling in Whitstable
With 25 years experience as a Counsellor & 10 years as an Art Psychotherapist within various NHS, Education and Community-based services, I've since specialised in EMDR therapy and am an Accredited Practitioner with the EMDR Association UK.
Although EMDR is widely recognised as a trauma-focused therapy, it can also be effective in treating a broad range of issues, often in a relatively short-term time-frame.
EMDR helps process intense emotions, self-limiting beliefs & behavioural patterns in the present which seem stuck on repeat, as they often track back to distressing or overwhelming relational-issues or life events in the past.
With 25 years experience as a Counsellor & 10 years as an Art Psychotherapist within various NHS, Education and Community-based services, I've since specialised in EMDR therapy and am an Accredited Practitioner with the EMDR Association UK.
Although EMDR is widely recognised as a trauma-focused therapy, it can also be effective in treating a broad range of issues, often in a relatively short-term time-frame.
EMDR helps process intense emotions, self-limiting beliefs & behavioural patterns in the present which seem stuck on repeat, as they often track back to distressing or overwhelming relational-issues or life events in the past.
I offer private psychotherapy to patients and clinical supervision to clinicians.
Life can be difficult at times and a period of psychotherapy may support you to find out what has been going on for you. Whether feeling depressed, anxious, having experienced trauma or questioning your next step, psychotherapy can help you explore unconscious emotions to feel better and stabilise what feels unsettling.
You might need a few sessions or a bit longer. Slot on Wed 7.30pm. Sessions are set for 50 minutes per week on Zoom. Supervision sessions are fortnightly or monthly pending on need.
I offer private psychotherapy to patients and clinical supervision to clinicians.
Life can be difficult at times and a period of psychotherapy may support you to find out what has been going on for you. Whether feeling depressed, anxious, having experienced trauma or questioning your next step, psychotherapy can help you explore unconscious emotions to feel better and stabilise what feels unsettling.
You might need a few sessions or a bit longer. Slot on Wed 7.30pm. Sessions are set for 50 minutes per week on Zoom. Supervision sessions are fortnightly or monthly pending on need.
Sometimes people may experience emotional distress and pain arising from life changes, relationship break-up, redundancy, bereavement. They may feel depressed, anxious or confused. Perhaps there's trauma, stress or difficult illness. Problems may be from the past too. Sometimes the cause can be unclear, where low mood or anxiety have become overwhelming. If you’re struggling on your own to make sense of things or to find a way forward, reach out to someone outside of your immediate circle of family and friends. Here you can experience being listened to without judgment, feel understood and work to resolve your difficulties.
Sometimes people may experience emotional distress and pain arising from life changes, relationship break-up, redundancy, bereavement. They may feel depressed, anxious or confused. Perhaps there's trauma, stress or difficult illness. Problems may be from the past too. Sometimes the cause can be unclear, where low mood or anxiety have become overwhelming. If you’re struggling on your own to make sense of things or to find a way forward, reach out to someone outside of your immediate circle of family and friends. Here you can experience being listened to without judgment, feel understood and work to resolve your difficulties.
I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist experienced at working with adults of all ages including young people (18-25) and older adults. I work with the full range of mental health problems including anxiety, depression and difficulties in relationships. I have specialisms in working with: People who identify as LBGTQ+, taking an informed and affirmative approach; Those experiencing significant changes in their life circumstances that they are struggling to come to terms with; Complex trauma, including with survivors of childhood sexual abuse; People suffering with creative blocks or feelings of being 'stuck'.
I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist experienced at working with adults of all ages including young people (18-25) and older adults. I work with the full range of mental health problems including anxiety, depression and difficulties in relationships. I have specialisms in working with: People who identify as LBGTQ+, taking an informed and affirmative approach; Those experiencing significant changes in their life circumstances that they are struggling to come to terms with; Complex trauma, including with survivors of childhood sexual abuse; People suffering with creative blocks or feelings of being 'stuck'.
Great, you have already taken the first steps for you. I am not the expert on you, you are. I am here to support and explore with you what you maybe finding difficult or just not feeling Ok. This may be in your relationships, in your physical body or you are finding both these things are overwhelming sometimes. Together we can wonder, ponder and educate ourselves and understand, why? Then we can make a strategy and build on your already available resilience (you are here remember), and improve this together. This maybe just a few sessions, sometimes just one or a little longer if you need this.
Great, you have already taken the first steps for you. I am not the expert on you, you are. I am here to support and explore with you what you maybe finding difficult or just not feeling Ok. This may be in your relationships, in your physical body or you are finding both these things are overwhelming sometimes. Together we can wonder, ponder and educate ourselves and understand, why? Then we can make a strategy and build on your already available resilience (you are here remember), and improve this together. This maybe just a few sessions, sometimes just one or a little longer if you need this.
I am Ann McCarthy and I am a UKCP registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. I am a member of CPJA (Council for Psychoanalytic and Jungian Analysts) and a trained Clinical Supervisor (Guild of Psychotherapists). I provide Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment, on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period. Our work together will focus on identifying, better understanding and working through the issues that are impacting negatively on your life so you are able to develop positive changes within yourself and in your ways of relating with others.
I am Ann McCarthy and I am a UKCP registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. I am a member of CPJA (Council for Psychoanalytic and Jungian Analysts) and a trained Clinical Supervisor (Guild of Psychotherapists). I provide Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment, on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period. Our work together will focus on identifying, better understanding and working through the issues that are impacting negatively on your life so you are able to develop positive changes within yourself and in your ways of relating with others.
I am a clinical psychologist experienced in helping clients with a wide range of issues, with particular expertise in the area of trauma and PTSD. I have completed post-doctoral training in EMDR and am able to offer this to both children and adults. My approach in therapy is very warm, collaborative and non-judgemental and I will ensure you feel at ease in our sessions. Together we can make sense of whatever difficulties are impacting you (or your child) and I will use evidence-based techniques to work with you to reduce your emotional distress, increase your wellbeing and help you to thrive in your life.
I am a clinical psychologist experienced in helping clients with a wide range of issues, with particular expertise in the area of trauma and PTSD. I have completed post-doctoral training in EMDR and am able to offer this to both children and adults. My approach in therapy is very warm, collaborative and non-judgemental and I will ensure you feel at ease in our sessions. Together we can make sense of whatever difficulties are impacting you (or your child) and I will use evidence-based techniques to work with you to reduce your emotional distress, increase your wellbeing and help you to thrive in your life.
I am a compassionate, experienced counsellor, practicing both in person and online to best suit you. I am an integrative therapist which means that I draw on several modalities to work in the best way and 'fit' for you. There is no 'one size fits all' in my practice as each of us is unique in our own thoughts, feelings and personal situations. Life can be so tricky at times and I am here to provide that 'extra support' that you might need at this time, to listen, really listen, and to understand what you might be going through, to then help you find clarity in the overwhelm and the best way forward for you.
I am a compassionate, experienced counsellor, practicing both in person and online to best suit you. I am an integrative therapist which means that I draw on several modalities to work in the best way and 'fit' for you. There is no 'one size fits all' in my practice as each of us is unique in our own thoughts, feelings and personal situations. Life can be so tricky at times and I am here to provide that 'extra support' that you might need at this time, to listen, really listen, and to understand what you might be going through, to then help you find clarity in the overwhelm and the best way forward for you.
More and more people are finding that counselling can help them discover their own path or journey through what can seem like a maze of issues, decisions and choices. It can help them to understand what is happening in relationships at difficult times so that they can regain a sense of meaning, balance and control in their lives.
More and more people are finding that counselling can help them discover their own path or journey through what can seem like a maze of issues, decisions and choices. It can help them to understand what is happening in relationships at difficult times so that they can regain a sense of meaning, balance and control in their lives.
Struggling to connect in your relationship? Feeling unheard or stuck? Concerned that this might be the end of the road? Relationship and sex therapy could be the way forward to heal and strengthen your bond. Whether it’s communication issues, intimacy , sex Hello - I am a qualified therapist with over 20 years experience working with adults and children within the NHS and in Private Practice . I specialise in Sex therapy,Relationship and Trauma. I am a qualified Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist. I am pleased to announce I have been awarded ; Aurora Therapy Centre-Keeley Psychosexual Therapist of the Year - South East England
Struggling to connect in your relationship? Feeling unheard or stuck? Concerned that this might be the end of the road? Relationship and sex therapy could be the way forward to heal and strengthen your bond. Whether it’s communication issues, intimacy , sex Hello - I am a qualified therapist with over 20 years experience working with adults and children within the NHS and in Private Practice . I specialise in Sex therapy,Relationship and Trauma. I am a qualified Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist. I am pleased to announce I have been awarded ; Aurora Therapy Centre-Keeley Psychosexual Therapist of the Year - South East England
Dr Victoria Dain: Clinical Psychology, EMDR,
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Whitstable CT5
Hello and welcome. I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in the NHS and private practice, helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, & major life transitions. My approach is compassionate and reflective, shaped around your unique experiences. I use therapies including IFS, EMDR, CBT, CFT & ACT, tailoring my approach to what will be most helpful. I also offer specialist support for perinatal mental health. Before training as a psychologist, I worked as a City lawyer, so I understand the pressures of high-demand careers and the complexities of identity shifts that come with major life changes.
Hello and welcome. I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in the NHS and private practice, helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, & major life transitions. My approach is compassionate and reflective, shaped around your unique experiences. I use therapies including IFS, EMDR, CBT, CFT & ACT, tailoring my approach to what will be most helpful. I also offer specialist support for perinatal mental health. Before training as a psychologist, I worked as a City lawyer, so I understand the pressures of high-demand careers and the complexities of identity shifts that come with major life changes.
My experience spans pregnancy and birth into childhood, adolescence, adulthood through to end of life, death and dying. This breadth and depth has shaped me into the practitioner I am today, as a therapist and as a supervisor.
I have the ability to work with a broad spectrum of people, individuals and couples.
I am an integrative counsellor. I don’t fit you to an approach. I work with you and what you bring.
In addition to more generalised therapy, I am offering low cost Psychosexual (sex) therapy and Relationship therapy to individuals and couples whilst I complete this additional training.
I offer face to face or online sessions
My experience spans pregnancy and birth into childhood, adolescence, adulthood through to end of life, death and dying. This breadth and depth has shaped me into the practitioner I am today, as a therapist and as a supervisor.
I have the ability to work with a broad spectrum of people, individuals and couples.
I am an integrative counsellor. I don’t fit you to an approach. I work with you and what you bring.
In addition to more generalised therapy, I am offering low cost Psychosexual (sex) therapy and Relationship therapy to individuals and couples whilst I complete this additional training.
I offer face to face or online sessions
Are you anxious about your anxiety? Tired of feeling tired? Is your past preventing you from living in the present and achieving your future goals? Do you tell yourself you should be able to cope and that there are people worse off than you? If this sounds like you, I am here to help. It's normal to struggle at some point in our lives and sometimes we may need some external support. I can help you to understand why patterns keep repeating and we can work together to change them together.
Are you anxious about your anxiety? Tired of feeling tired? Is your past preventing you from living in the present and achieving your future goals? Do you tell yourself you should be able to cope and that there are people worse off than you? If this sounds like you, I am here to help. It's normal to struggle at some point in our lives and sometimes we may need some external support. I can help you to understand why patterns keep repeating and we can work together to change them together.
I work with people who have experienced difficult/abusive childhoods, trauma, bereavement, loss, anxiety or low mood, and have done so for over 25 years, initially as a qualified social worker and now as a qualified counsellor. You will be able to work through your emotions in a safe place in our counselling sessions. I offer a warm and empathic environment to support you in understanding what is happening in your life and relationships, and how you want to move forward.
I work with people who have experienced difficult/abusive childhoods, trauma, bereavement, loss, anxiety or low mood, and have done so for over 25 years, initially as a qualified social worker and now as a qualified counsellor. You will be able to work through your emotions in a safe place in our counselling sessions. I offer a warm and empathic environment to support you in understanding what is happening in your life and relationships, and how you want to move forward.
Hello, thank you for clicking on my profile, I work with clients with a variety of mental health issues either for short term or long term work. My work is tailored to your needs in the therapy room and am client led and very person centred in my approach. I have been qualified for over 5 years, I am constantly updating my knowledge & skills so that my work is effective & appropriate to your needs. The relationship is key for me for the therapy to work for you therefore an assessment session is offered initially to ensure we both feel comfortable working together.
Hello, thank you for clicking on my profile, I work with clients with a variety of mental health issues either for short term or long term work. My work is tailored to your needs in the therapy room and am client led and very person centred in my approach. I have been qualified for over 5 years, I am constantly updating my knowledge & skills so that my work is effective & appropriate to your needs. The relationship is key for me for the therapy to work for you therefore an assessment session is offered initially to ensure we both feel comfortable working together.
Life is overwhelming sometimes. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, or past trauma? Do you want to feel free from your past and more confident to handle what life throws your way? Do you want to talk to someone who will listen without judgement and respond with genuine empathy?
Life is overwhelming sometimes. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, or past trauma? Do you want to feel free from your past and more confident to handle what life throws your way? Do you want to talk to someone who will listen without judgement and respond with genuine empathy?
Hello, and welcome. I’m Marielle, a therapeutic counsellor and registered member of the BACP experienced in working with adults of all ages and backgrounds. Over the years I have developed a capacity to attune my clients that enables me to adapt my approach to your particular needs using various counselling modalities. I am experienced in working with a range of issues and I have a special interest in Neurodivergence, particularly ADHD and Autism. My practice is Neuro-Affirming and I am aware of the traumatic impact of a lifetime of not fitting in.
Hello, and welcome. I’m Marielle, a therapeutic counsellor and registered member of the BACP experienced in working with adults of all ages and backgrounds. Over the years I have developed a capacity to attune my clients that enables me to adapt my approach to your particular needs using various counselling modalities. I am experienced in working with a range of issues and I have a special interest in Neurodivergence, particularly ADHD and Autism. My practice is Neuro-Affirming and I am aware of the traumatic impact of a lifetime of not fitting in.
Hello, I’m Iris. I’m an integrative counsellor and therapist working with adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stretched, burnt out, or worn down from holding things together. Many people I work with appear to cope on the outside while feeling anxious, unsettled, or stuck beneath the surface. Therapy can offer a place to slow down, feel supported, and begin to make sense of what you’re carrying.
Hello, I’m Iris. I’m an integrative counsellor and therapist working with adults who feel overwhelmed, emotionally stretched, burnt out, or worn down from holding things together. Many people I work with appear to cope on the outside while feeling anxious, unsettled, or stuck beneath the surface. Therapy can offer a place to slow down, feel supported, and begin to make sense of what you’re carrying.
Have you tried talking therapy and still feel overwhelmed, stuck, fearful, unable to sleep or not coping? I offer you the latest trauma informed, heart-centred, body processing psychotherapy, so that you can heal yourself and make peace with your past. I specialise in assisting you to get beyond your thinking to the root causes. I support you to really understand your difficulties. I guide you through evidenced based trauma healing practices to process complex trauma, giving you the tools to always heal yourself. Filling your heart with compassion so that you can reconnect with your higher self, embracing life with grace and ease.
Have you tried talking therapy and still feel overwhelmed, stuck, fearful, unable to sleep or not coping? I offer you the latest trauma informed, heart-centred, body processing psychotherapy, so that you can heal yourself and make peace with your past. I specialise in assisting you to get beyond your thinking to the root causes. I support you to really understand your difficulties. I guide you through evidenced based trauma healing practices to process complex trauma, giving you the tools to always heal yourself. Filling your heart with compassion so that you can reconnect with your higher self, embracing life with grace and ease.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted or unsure of who you are or where you’re heading, you’re not alone. I offer a calm, reflective, and grounding space for women and girls to slow down, breathe, and explore emotions, identity, and patterns at their own pace.
I’m Elle, a Counsellor and CBT Therapist. Alongside private practice, I work within CAMHS (NHS), supporting young people with a wide range of emotional and mental health needs. My approach is trauma-informed, relational and integrative, adapting therapy to suit your needs, nervous system and way of communicating.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted or unsure of who you are or where you’re heading, you’re not alone. I offer a calm, reflective, and grounding space for women and girls to slow down, breathe, and explore emotions, identity, and patterns at their own pace.
I’m Elle, a Counsellor and CBT Therapist. Alongside private practice, I work within CAMHS (NHS), supporting young people with a wide range of emotional and mental health needs. My approach is trauma-informed, relational and integrative, adapting therapy to suit your needs, nervous system and way of communicating.
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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.