Female Counselling in Wimborne

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Gill Pengelly
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wimborne BH21
I am a compassionate Person-Centred and CBT therapist, offering an integrative approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. I work with children (11+), adolescents, and adults, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma. With two years of experience supporting clients who have experienced sexual trauma, I also offer trauma-informed care to help individuals heal and regain control. My approach is collaborative—you are the expert in your life, and I am here to support and empower you. If you're ready to take the first step, I’d love to help.
I am a compassionate Person-Centred and CBT therapist, offering an integrative approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. I work with children (11+), adolescents, and adults, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore challenges like anxiety, depression, and trauma. With two years of experience supporting clients who have experienced sexual trauma, I also offer trauma-informed care to help individuals heal and regain control. My approach is collaborative—you are the expert in your life, and I am here to support and empower you. If you're ready to take the first step, I’d love to help.
01258 442323 View 01258 442323
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Moving on Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Wimborne BH21
It may be that you are experiencing deep feelings of sadness, hopelessness with no motivation for the future. You may be increasingly stressed and anxious, feeling that you are isolated and separate from all that is happening around you. You may be struggling with irritability and anger, finding yourself being overly defensive or being hurtful towards others. I can help with all of these experiences, helping you to identify the causes and support you in overcoming them. Counselling can make a real difference to your life.
It may be that you are experiencing deep feelings of sadness, hopelessness with no motivation for the future. You may be increasingly stressed and anxious, feeling that you are isolated and separate from all that is happening around you. You may be struggling with irritability and anger, finding yourself being overly defensive or being hurtful towards others. I can help with all of these experiences, helping you to identify the causes and support you in overcoming them. Counselling can make a real difference to your life.
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Hayley Ball
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wimborne BH21
Searching for a therapist can feel daunting, I can remember when I had to do it for myself. I have worked with a diverse range of clients, all of whom have many different reasons for seeking therapy. Whatever your reason for finding yourself here, I can offer you a space to feel not only listened to but truly heard without judgement.
Searching for a therapist can feel daunting, I can remember when I had to do it for myself. I have worked with a diverse range of clients, all of whom have many different reasons for seeking therapy. Whatever your reason for finding yourself here, I can offer you a space to feel not only listened to but truly heard without judgement.
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The Garden Room Counselling Service
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wimborne BH21
I offer a safe, confidential and non judgemental space to explore what is happening for you. Within our sessions we will gain understanding, acceptance and where possible change using exploration and empathetic understanding. If if you need a tranquil space to safely explore your life please feel free to contact me.
I offer a safe, confidential and non judgemental space to explore what is happening for you. Within our sessions we will gain understanding, acceptance and where possible change using exploration and empathetic understanding. If if you need a tranquil space to safely explore your life please feel free to contact me.
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Natalie Joanne Russell
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Wimborne BH21
Welcome! I'm a psychotherapist in training working towards an MA in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy. Reaching out to get the support you need can be extremely hard but you are not alone. I offer you my compassion, care and understanding as we, together explore whatever has brought you to therapy, ensuring you gain the support you deserve. Through our therapeutic relationship I can support you in exploring your thoughts, feelings and experiences as you reach a deeper understanding of your self.
Welcome! I'm a psychotherapist in training working towards an MA in Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy. Reaching out to get the support you need can be extremely hard but you are not alone. I offer you my compassion, care and understanding as we, together explore whatever has brought you to therapy, ensuring you gain the support you deserve. Through our therapeutic relationship I can support you in exploring your thoughts, feelings and experiences as you reach a deeper understanding of your self.
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Dorset Counselling Service
Counsellor
Not Verified Not Verified
Wimborne BH21
About us: The Dorset Counselling Service offers affordable, professional and confidential counselling at £50 per session. Each session lasts 60 minutes. We work from the service as well as providing home visits. We cater for all individuals and couples. We offer face to face, telephone, or internet therapy. We enable you to re assess where you are emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. Our aim is to enable you to access the tools to work on issues troubling you at this time so you can participate in life fully and engage with the real you!
About us: The Dorset Counselling Service offers affordable, professional and confidential counselling at £50 per session. Each session lasts 60 minutes. We work from the service as well as providing home visits. We cater for all individuals and couples. We offer face to face, telephone, or internet therapy. We enable you to re assess where you are emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. Our aim is to enable you to access the tools to work on issues troubling you at this time so you can participate in life fully and engage with the real you!
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Dr Becky Lee
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Wimborne BH21
Do you struggle with feeling at ease? Do you find it difficult to relax and to take time to really connect with the people and world around you? Do you find yourself in overdrive, finding it difficult to slow down? Do you then find yourself running out of energy, entering a state of collapse where it is difficult to do the things you need to do? Are these times fraught with self-criticism for not performing as you should? It may be that you would describe yourself as anxious or depressed. You may find that these difficulties are causing unpleasant physical symptoms or making it difficult to gain enjoyment from life.
Do you struggle with feeling at ease? Do you find it difficult to relax and to take time to really connect with the people and world around you? Do you find yourself in overdrive, finding it difficult to slow down? Do you then find yourself running out of energy, entering a state of collapse where it is difficult to do the things you need to do? Are these times fraught with self-criticism for not performing as you should? It may be that you would describe yourself as anxious or depressed. You may find that these difficulties are causing unpleasant physical symptoms or making it difficult to gain enjoyment from life.
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Tracey Holden Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wimborne BH21
When someone you love dies, the grief can feel overwhelming. Life might even feel pointless. I can offer you a space to talk about how you are feeling and what is really going on, so that every day does not feel like such a struggle and you can come to terms with your loss. Counselling can be that space to talk about the person who has died and all your feelings with someone who understands and without worrying your friends or family.
When someone you love dies, the grief can feel overwhelming. Life might even feel pointless. I can offer you a space to talk about how you are feeling and what is really going on, so that every day does not feel like such a struggle and you can come to terms with your loss. Counselling can be that space to talk about the person who has died and all your feelings with someone who understands and without worrying your friends or family.
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Samantha Jones
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Online Only
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy, recognizing how abuse and neglect can deeply impact the mind, emotions, and nervous system. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or more complex mental health challenges, trauma-informed care is essential for healing. My approach focuses on understanding relational patterns shaped by past trauma. We’ll explore how current triggers connect to past experiences, helping you reframe memories in a way that promotes healing. This process allows you to access difficult emotions and integrate them in a healthy way.
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy, recognizing how abuse and neglect can deeply impact the mind, emotions, and nervous system. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or more complex mental health challenges, trauma-informed care is essential for healing. My approach focuses on understanding relational patterns shaped by past trauma. We’ll explore how current triggers connect to past experiences, helping you reframe memories in a way that promotes healing. This process allows you to access difficult emotions and integrate them in a healthy way.
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Tracey Murphy
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a Qualified Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and a member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling Psychotherapists). I have over 12 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 or group, 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 12 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 or group, I am able to help and support you with whatever your preference.
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Paula Phillips
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wimborne BH21
Life can present us with unwelcome events at any age. Professional counselling can't change these events but can provide tools and techniques to help minimise their impact. In my practise, counselling is primarily about the relationship between you and me. It is a talking therapy where we can explore what is troubling you in a safe, non-judgemental setting. Every person is an individual and therefore counselling can be different for everyone. I am more relationship driven rather than theory driven.
Life can present us with unwelcome events at any age. Professional counselling can't change these events but can provide tools and techniques to help minimise their impact. In my practise, counselling is primarily about the relationship between you and me. It is a talking therapy where we can explore what is troubling you in a safe, non-judgemental setting. Every person is an individual and therefore counselling can be different for everyone. I am more relationship driven rather than theory driven.
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Louise Sloan
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wimborne BH21
Counselling can help you understand how your past/recent experiences impact on your present situation, thoughts and feelings. Having a safe, confidential space in which you can offload and be met with empathy can make an enormous difference to your life especially when things feel overwhelming. I work collaboratively with my clients to increase their self-awareness which empowers them and gives them more choice about how they move forward with their lives. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma and relationship issues, to name a few.
Counselling can help you understand how your past/recent experiences impact on your present situation, thoughts and feelings. Having a safe, confidential space in which you can offload and be met with empathy can make an enormous difference to your life especially when things feel overwhelming. I work collaboratively with my clients to increase their self-awareness which empowers them and gives them more choice about how they move forward with their lives. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma and relationship issues, to name a few.
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Nicky Vallance
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wimborne BH21
Hi, I'm Nicky. I can help if you are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, or coming to terms with long-term health issues. If you find yourself fitting around everyone else's needs at the expense of your own or have not been able to move on from past experiences, or are overloaded then I can help you to turn things around. I offer a warm, safe, confidential space to talk and overcome the challenges you are facing, tune into your emotions, so they become your guide rather than overwhelm you. Most importantly build a new relationship with yourself and feel more confident and in control of your life.
Hi, I'm Nicky. I can help if you are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship issues, or coming to terms with long-term health issues. If you find yourself fitting around everyone else's needs at the expense of your own or have not been able to move on from past experiences, or are overloaded then I can help you to turn things around. I offer a warm, safe, confidential space to talk and overcome the challenges you are facing, tune into your emotions, so they become your guide rather than overwhelm you. Most importantly build a new relationship with yourself and feel more confident and in control of your life.
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Carol Bendinelli
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wimborne BH21
There are times for everyone when our normal ways of coping don't seem like enough. You don't have to feel alone when life feels challenging or overwhelming. I offer a confidential, warm, non-judgemental space where you will feel heard, valued and accepted for who you are. It takes courage to seek support and I work collaboratively at your pace to help you develop positive changes in your life. I am passionate about working with people to empower them to reach their personal goals, express their individuality, overcome challenges and enjoy life.
There are times for everyone when our normal ways of coping don't seem like enough. You don't have to feel alone when life feels challenging or overwhelming. I offer a confidential, warm, non-judgemental space where you will feel heard, valued and accepted for who you are. It takes courage to seek support and I work collaboratively at your pace to help you develop positive changes in your life. I am passionate about working with people to empower them to reach their personal goals, express their individuality, overcome challenges and enjoy life.
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Luisa Giordano Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I am a relational integrative therapist. This means that you and I work in partnership to navigate a way to support you to face whichever challenges you would like to overcome. Sometimes this can be achieved through short-term work (up to 12 weeks) and sometimes a contract for much longer work will be what you need. The development of relationship between me (the therapist), and you (the client) is the driving force of how I work. Through the development of a trusted alliance we can begin to explore any vulnerabilities you bring safely in order to make sense of them together.
I am a relational integrative therapist. This means that you and I work in partnership to navigate a way to support you to face whichever challenges you would like to overcome. Sometimes this can be achieved through short-term work (up to 12 weeks) and sometimes a contract for much longer work will be what you need. The development of relationship between me (the therapist), and you (the client) is the driving force of how I work. Through the development of a trusted alliance we can begin to explore any vulnerabilities you bring safely in order to make sense of them together.
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Dr Tina L Graham
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Hello Change Seekers, I'm Tina & I've been working with people therapeutically since 1995; both as a psychotherapist and as a clinical supervisior. Following my early qualifications, I continued on with academic studies because I came to realise that the nature of the therapeutic relationship was crucial. Within that Real and Authentic relationship we can hold space for so many difficulties and reach new insights and depths of understanding about ourselves and how to integrate that knowledge to live our best lives. Ideally you will be open to explore, integrate, share, be vulnerable, want to develop and grow & reclaim yourself fully
Hello Change Seekers, I'm Tina & I've been working with people therapeutically since 1995; both as a psychotherapist and as a clinical supervisior. Following my early qualifications, I continued on with academic studies because I came to realise that the nature of the therapeutic relationship was crucial. Within that Real and Authentic relationship we can hold space for so many difficulties and reach new insights and depths of understanding about ourselves and how to integrate that knowledge to live our best lives. Ideally you will be open to explore, integrate, share, be vulnerable, want to develop and grow & reclaim yourself fully
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Dr Li-Faye Lim
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Do you keep coming back to the same problem, and struggle to get yourself out? Have you tried lots of different things and feel it’s time to reach out for professional help? Perhaps life has thrown challenge after challenge at you, and you are reaching your limit. Perhaps there has always been a problem you’ve suppressed, and you now feel it’s time to get help for it. Or you would like some time and space to explore your past. You could be seeking help for yourself, or it could be for a loved one or a child - they need help and you also want to know how to help them.
Do you keep coming back to the same problem, and struggle to get yourself out? Have you tried lots of different things and feel it’s time to reach out for professional help? Perhaps life has thrown challenge after challenge at you, and you are reaching your limit. Perhaps there has always been a problem you’ve suppressed, and you now feel it’s time to get help for it. Or you would like some time and space to explore your past. You could be seeking help for yourself, or it could be for a loved one or a child - they need help and you also want to know how to help them.
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Michelle Bamber
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Acknowledging the need for help can be difficult, you’ve already taken the first step by being here. I Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed or anxious? I'm a humanistic integrative counsellor offering a warm, safe, non-judgemental space where you will be heard, valued, accepted and supported. Why choose me as your counsellor? People have said they find me easy to talk to, plus I will always work in your best interest and at your pace.
Acknowledging the need for help can be difficult, you’ve already taken the first step by being here. I Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed or anxious? I'm a humanistic integrative counsellor offering a warm, safe, non-judgemental space where you will be heard, valued, accepted and supported. Why choose me as your counsellor? People have said they find me easy to talk to, plus I will always work in your best interest and at your pace.
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Esther du Sautoy
Psychotherapist, PTUK
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Esther, a children's Play Therapist and Humanistic Counsellor based in Poole, Dorset. With calm, warmth and empathy, I build a safe space and trusting relationship, in which children can explore their difficulties at their own level and pace; difficulties, which may be impacting wellbeing, self-esteem, family life, friendships or engagement with learning. My driving passion is providing early help for young children, to prevent significant mental health difficulties as they grow.
Hello, I’m Esther, a children's Play Therapist and Humanistic Counsellor based in Poole, Dorset. With calm, warmth and empathy, I build a safe space and trusting relationship, in which children can explore their difficulties at their own level and pace; difficulties, which may be impacting wellbeing, self-esteem, family life, friendships or engagement with learning. My driving passion is providing early help for young children, to prevent significant mental health difficulties as they grow.
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Mandy Jane Nicholson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I am a trauma-informed and experienced (12yrs) Humanistic Integrative LGBTQ affirmative counsellor. I was based at Over the Rainbow Sexual Health Clinic in Bournemouth until 2017. I've facilitated LGBTQ+ and wellbeing groups for Dorset Mind prior to starting my full time private practice. Due to cis, hetero and mono normativity, many LGBTQ+ people haven't felt safe enough to connect with their deepest thoughts, feelings and needs. I provide a safe, informed and affirmative space. I integrate Mindfulness, CBT, CPT, DBT Skills Training, IFS and Emotional Freedom Techniques to address the impact of trauma on the brain and body.
I am a trauma-informed and experienced (12yrs) Humanistic Integrative LGBTQ affirmative counsellor. I was based at Over the Rainbow Sexual Health Clinic in Bournemouth until 2017. I've facilitated LGBTQ+ and wellbeing groups for Dorset Mind prior to starting my full time private practice. Due to cis, hetero and mono normativity, many LGBTQ+ people haven't felt safe enough to connect with their deepest thoughts, feelings and needs. I provide a safe, informed and affirmative space. I integrate Mindfulness, CBT, CPT, DBT Skills Training, IFS and Emotional Freedom Techniques to address the impact of trauma on the brain and body.
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Female Counsellors

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.