Female Counsellors in Wimborne Minster
I am a Dr of Clinical Psychology and EMDR therapist with over twenty years qualified experience working in the NHS. I can offer tailored assessment and formulation to understand your difficulty and consider what type of support will help you. I am particularly passionate about offering therapeutic support to adults and adolescents experiencing distress from trauma and stress. If you have PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or you are feeling stuck re-experiencing your difficult experiences, struggling with sleep or struggling with anxiety/low mood/ irritability following trauma then I can offer help with these difficulties.
I am a Dr of Clinical Psychology and EMDR therapist with over twenty years qualified experience working in the NHS. I can offer tailored assessment and formulation to understand your difficulty and consider what type of support will help you. I am particularly passionate about offering therapeutic support to adults and adolescents experiencing distress from trauma and stress. If you have PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or you are feeling stuck re-experiencing your difficult experiences, struggling with sleep or struggling with anxiety/low mood/ irritability following trauma then I can offer help with these difficulties.
I enjoy working with both young people and adults, and I have often been described by clients as open, honest, and approachable—qualities they have consistently valued. I have a practical, logical mindset and enjoy problem-solving. Having lived in several different countries, I’ve gained valuable insight into the experiences of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I approach each person with curiosity and respect, asking questions to genuinely understand them rather than making assumptions. I believe my clients are the true experts in their own lives, and I see my role as guiding them toward a calmer, more balanced place.
I enjoy working with both young people and adults, and I have often been described by clients as open, honest, and approachable—qualities they have consistently valued. I have a practical, logical mindset and enjoy problem-solving. Having lived in several different countries, I’ve gained valuable insight into the experiences of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. I approach each person with curiosity and respect, asking questions to genuinely understand them rather than making assumptions. I believe my clients are the true experts in their own lives, and I see my role as guiding them toward a calmer, more balanced place.
Trying to work out the way forward in the world is hard, especially if you're young, have difficult family circumstances, have trouble with school and peers. Parents too have worries about their children and young people, they want the best but sometimes need a non judgemental, empathetic person to work through issues and challenges of modern life. I also work with adults struggling to make their way through the world, perhaps having issues rooted in childhood, or perhaps you need somewhere to explore your life stories find ways of relating to one another. A place to build resilience and self-esteem can be found in Unlocked Therapy.
Trying to work out the way forward in the world is hard, especially if you're young, have difficult family circumstances, have trouble with school and peers. Parents too have worries about their children and young people, they want the best but sometimes need a non judgemental, empathetic person to work through issues and challenges of modern life. I also work with adults struggling to make their way through the world, perhaps having issues rooted in childhood, or perhaps you need somewhere to explore your life stories find ways of relating to one another. A place to build resilience and self-esteem can be found in Unlocked Therapy.
I work with parents/carers who feel emotionally overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in patterns that feel hard to change. They may be managing anxiety, stress, low mood, or the impact of past experiences while supporting children with emotional or neurodivergent needs. They want understanding, clarity, and practical support not judgement or pressure and are looking for a calm, trauma-informed space to make sense of what’s happening and find a way forward that feels manageable and compassionate.
I also support young people and families using dyadic developmental pareneting approach and PACE (Play, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy)
I work with parents/carers who feel emotionally overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in patterns that feel hard to change. They may be managing anxiety, stress, low mood, or the impact of past experiences while supporting children with emotional or neurodivergent needs. They want understanding, clarity, and practical support not judgement or pressure and are looking for a calm, trauma-informed space to make sense of what’s happening and find a way forward that feels manageable and compassionate.
I also support young people and families using dyadic developmental pareneting approach and PACE (Play, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy)
I am a Qualified Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling Psychotherapists). I have over 17 years of Counselling experience and am employed as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist and also work privately/independently as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. All therapy is tailor made for you. Whether you prefer Zoom online counselling, telephone counselling or face to face 121 counselling, I am able to help and support you with whatever your preference.
I am a Qualified Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling Psychotherapists). I have over 17 years of Counselling experience and am employed as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist and also work privately/independently as a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. All therapy is tailor made for you. Whether you prefer Zoom online counselling, telephone counselling or face to face 121 counselling, I am able to help and support you with whatever your preference.
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Overwhelmed, shutdown & anxiety, past/ present trauma or neurodivergence.
You might feel overwhelmed, shut down, or constantly on edge, and talking about it hasn’t really helped.
I support trauma-affected and neurodivergent adults and teens (Autism, ADHD, OCD) who feel anxious, disconnected, or pushed beyond their capacity.
Many people come to me after trying therapy and still feeling stuck. We work gently with both mind and body so you can feel calmer, safer, and more like yourself again.
Overwhelmed, shutdown & anxiety, past/ present trauma or neurodivergence.
You might feel overwhelmed, shut down, or constantly on edge, and talking about it hasn’t really helped.
I support trauma-affected and neurodivergent adults and teens (Autism, ADHD, OCD) who feel anxious, disconnected, or pushed beyond their capacity.
Many people come to me after trying therapy and still feeling stuck. We work gently with both mind and body so you can feel calmer, safer, and more like yourself again.
I am a BACP registered therapist who offers counselling to children (8+yrs), young people and adults. As an integrative therapist I draw on several different approaches to best address individual needs, working in a flexible and collaborative way. I have extensive experience of working with neurodiverse clients, offering a calm, safe, non judgmental space. Areas I can support with include: difficulties with mood, emotions, frequent distress or excessive worry; relationships and family problems; friendships, social difficulties, and bullying; challenges of masking; rigid thinking; and negative self belief.
I am a BACP registered therapist who offers counselling to children (8+yrs), young people and adults. As an integrative therapist I draw on several different approaches to best address individual needs, working in a flexible and collaborative way. I have extensive experience of working with neurodiverse clients, offering a calm, safe, non judgmental space. Areas I can support with include: difficulties with mood, emotions, frequent distress or excessive worry; relationships and family problems; friendships, social difficulties, and bullying; challenges of masking; rigid thinking; and negative self belief.
What might your life feel like if you put yourself at the top of your list each day?
Is today the day you’ve decided something needs to change—and you’d like someone beside you while you explore what that could look like?
Perhaps something has happened that’s left you thinking, “I want something different for my future, but I don’t know where to start.”
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I also have a particular interest in supporting people who struggle with sleep, and I offer a safe, compassionate space to work through those challenges.
What might your life feel like if you put yourself at the top of your list each day?
Is today the day you’ve decided something needs to change—and you’d like someone beside you while you explore what that could look like?
Perhaps something has happened that’s left you thinking, “I want something different for my future, but I don’t know where to start.”
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I also have a particular interest in supporting people who struggle with sleep, and I offer a safe, compassionate space to work through those challenges.
My name is Janette and I offer counselling therapy for adults over 18yrs. When life is difficult it can be difficult to reach out for support. This can lead to feelings of isolation, feeling overwhelmed as well as feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress. You may be carrying worries from the past or have worries about the future which are affecting you today. I offer a safe, confidential place to explore what brings you to counselling within an empathetic ,non-judgmental, professional relationship where you can be heard and be your true self.
My name is Janette and I offer counselling therapy for adults over 18yrs. When life is difficult it can be difficult to reach out for support. This can lead to feelings of isolation, feeling overwhelmed as well as feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress. You may be carrying worries from the past or have worries about the future which are affecting you today. I offer a safe, confidential place to explore what brings you to counselling within an empathetic ,non-judgmental, professional relationship where you can be heard and be your true self.
I coach busy people who want to live intentionally and with courage. Who want to spend their precious lives working and living in ways that 'feel right' and bring them joy, fulfilment and success. I can help you cut through competing demands and progress towards goals that really matter to you. I can help you unhook from fears or self-doubts that might be holding you back. I truly believe that everyone has this in them. In my 20 years working as a psychologist I have helped people from many walks of life including teachers, parents, academics, scientists, other psychologists and therapists. Email me for a free confidential chat.
I coach busy people who want to live intentionally and with courage. Who want to spend their precious lives working and living in ways that 'feel right' and bring them joy, fulfilment and success. I can help you cut through competing demands and progress towards goals that really matter to you. I can help you unhook from fears or self-doubts that might be holding you back. I truly believe that everyone has this in them. In my 20 years working as a psychologist I have helped people from many walks of life including teachers, parents, academics, scientists, other psychologists and therapists. Email me for a free confidential chat.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling emotionally? Do you feel a deep unhappiness or a sense of dread? Are you experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, or relational difficulties with others? Whether you're dealing with low self-esteem, chronic illness, living with neurodiversity, stress caring for others, trauma, abuse or working through life challenges, you've come to the right place. You are not alone. I hear you. It can feel a heavy burden impacting your mental health and well-being. Perhaps you have decided to face these issues, and wish for change by developing self-awareness to heal, grow and reach your potential.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or struggling emotionally? Do you feel a deep unhappiness or a sense of dread? Are you experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, or relational difficulties with others? Whether you're dealing with low self-esteem, chronic illness, living with neurodiversity, stress caring for others, trauma, abuse or working through life challenges, you've come to the right place. You are not alone. I hear you. It can feel a heavy burden impacting your mental health and well-being. Perhaps you have decided to face these issues, and wish for change by developing self-awareness to heal, grow and reach your potential.
Our early life experiences may impact on the way we form relationships; struggling to connect with others, and we may even struggle to feel a connection with ourselves. Trauma at a young age, may be the cause of that disconnect. Sometimes leading to the same issues or patterns of behaviour coming up over and over again. Our work will involve engaging with your experiences in a compassionate and curious way. Giving you the space you need to make sense of and begin to understand your own lived experience.
Our early life experiences may impact on the way we form relationships; struggling to connect with others, and we may even struggle to feel a connection with ourselves. Trauma at a young age, may be the cause of that disconnect. Sometimes leading to the same issues or patterns of behaviour coming up over and over again. Our work will involve engaging with your experiences in a compassionate and curious way. Giving you the space you need to make sense of and begin to understand your own lived experience.
I passionately believe in the importance of a supportive, collaborative relationship to empower people to make changes in their lives. I am trained in several evidence-based therapies and we will select appropriate interventions according to an agreed shared understanding of your difficulties. I have over 20 years experience in the NHS working with people aged 14 upwards with mental health difficulties, providing both individual and group interventions and supervising staff teams.
I passionately believe in the importance of a supportive, collaborative relationship to empower people to make changes in their lives. I am trained in several evidence-based therapies and we will select appropriate interventions according to an agreed shared understanding of your difficulties. I have over 20 years experience in the NHS working with people aged 14 upwards with mental health difficulties, providing both individual and group interventions and supervising staff teams.
I work from a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, integrating CBT, grounding techniques, emotional regulation tools, and reflective counselling. Sessions are collaborative, confidential, and paced around your needs. Together, we explore thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and patterns while developing practical strategies to support calmer responses, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.
I work from a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, integrating CBT, grounding techniques, emotional regulation tools, and reflective counselling. Sessions are collaborative, confidential, and paced around your needs. Together, we explore thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and patterns while developing practical strategies to support calmer responses, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.
Do you want to understand what is blocking you from living your best life? Do you feel unhappy and are you struggling with feelings you find difficult to share - fear, shame, hopelessness, grief, anger? Do you experience troubling symptoms or behaviour and wonder what's going on? I can help you understand yourself by guiding you through a range of creative and talking approaches, combining left and right-brained thinking, so that you can explore and process the complex layers of your feelings and thoughts. You are the expert on your own life but I can be a 'third eye' to guide you to a deeper understanding of what ails you.
Do you want to understand what is blocking you from living your best life? Do you feel unhappy and are you struggling with feelings you find difficult to share - fear, shame, hopelessness, grief, anger? Do you experience troubling symptoms or behaviour and wonder what's going on? I can help you understand yourself by guiding you through a range of creative and talking approaches, combining left and right-brained thinking, so that you can explore and process the complex layers of your feelings and thoughts. You are the expert on your own life but I can be a 'third eye' to guide you to a deeper understanding of what ails you.
Do you feel anxious, depressed or burned out? Are events from your past affecting your present? Do you want more from your relationships or to understand your neurotype? I believe passionately that everyone can benefit from empathetic, professional support. I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist and I have worked in the field of mental health and well-being for many years, in private practice, charitable counselling services and in statutory homeless, addiction and resettlement services. I take great joy from working with people from all backgrounds, getting to know their stories and their strengths.
Do you feel anxious, depressed or burned out? Are events from your past affecting your present? Do you want more from your relationships or to understand your neurotype? I believe passionately that everyone can benefit from empathetic, professional support. I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist and I have worked in the field of mental health and well-being for many years, in private practice, charitable counselling services and in statutory homeless, addiction and resettlement services. I take great joy from working with people from all backgrounds, getting to know their stories and their strengths.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it’s okay to need a little extra support. You might be feeling stuck, lost, or unsure how to move forward, or finding it hard to achieve the things that matter to you. These experiences can sometimes lead to self-criticism or self-doubt. Counselling offers a safe, confidential, and supportive space where you can talk openly about whatever you’re going through, helping you move toward the growth and positive change you’d like to see in your life.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it’s okay to need a little extra support. You might be feeling stuck, lost, or unsure how to move forward, or finding it hard to achieve the things that matter to you. These experiences can sometimes lead to self-criticism or self-doubt. Counselling offers a safe, confidential, and supportive space where you can talk openly about whatever you’re going through, helping you move toward the growth and positive change you’d like to see in your life.
Hi, thanks for being here! Let me tell you about myself: I am a queer cisgender woman, and I use she/her pronouns. I am also neurodivergent and an intersectional feminist. These parts of who I am naturally shape the way I work. My counselling practice is inclusive and rooted in compassion. I aim to offer a space where you will be seen, heard and accepted just as you are.
Being queer and neurodivergent myself, I know what it can feel like to exist between worlds, to mask, to question belonging, and to be misunderstood. These experiences have inspired me to focus my practice on LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.
Hi, thanks for being here! Let me tell you about myself: I am a queer cisgender woman, and I use she/her pronouns. I am also neurodivergent and an intersectional feminist. These parts of who I am naturally shape the way I work. My counselling practice is inclusive and rooted in compassion. I aim to offer a space where you will be seen, heard and accepted just as you are.
Being queer and neurodivergent myself, I know what it can feel like to exist between worlds, to mask, to question belonging, and to be misunderstood. These experiences have inspired me to focus my practice on LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.
Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed & noticing it’s starting to affect the things that matter most?
Many people come to therapy because stress, anxiety, or harsh self-criticism is beginning to impact work, relationships, hobbies, or daily life. Modern life doesn’t switch off, constant demands and busyness can leave you feeling consumed, drained, and stuck in patterns that used to help but now keep you suffering. On the outside, you may seem to be coping, yet inside it can feel like your thoughts are running in circles, your energy is low, and your sense of self-worth is affected. If this resonates, you are not alone
Feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed & noticing it’s starting to affect the things that matter most?
Many people come to therapy because stress, anxiety, or harsh self-criticism is beginning to impact work, relationships, hobbies, or daily life. Modern life doesn’t switch off, constant demands and busyness can leave you feeling consumed, drained, and stuck in patterns that used to help but now keep you suffering. On the outside, you may seem to be coping, yet inside it can feel like your thoughts are running in circles, your energy is low, and your sense of self-worth is affected. If this resonates, you are not alone
I’m a qualified counselling psychotherapist, working with adults who have various emotional difficulties, that can include, anxiety, stress, depression and the impact this can have on our family, work life and the relationships we have with everyone around us. We can work together to find ways to get through the painful experiences that life can sometimes throw our way, and the causes of these feelings. This could be loss and grief or trauma of any kind, past or present. I can assure you that I will treat you with the respect, empathy and confidentiality that you need when taking the first step to talk.
I’m a qualified counselling psychotherapist, working with adults who have various emotional difficulties, that can include, anxiety, stress, depression and the impact this can have on our family, work life and the relationships we have with everyone around us. We can work together to find ways to get through the painful experiences that life can sometimes throw our way, and the causes of these feelings. This could be loss and grief or trauma of any kind, past or present. I can assure you that I will treat you with the respect, empathy and confidentiality that you need when taking the first step to talk.
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- Bournemouth
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- Highcliffe
- Poole
- Ringwood
- Ripley
- Saint Ives
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- Wimborne
FAQ - Therapist Gender
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.