Women's Issues Counselling in York
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Sue Jewitt
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with women who may be feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. I have experience of working with a range of emotional experiences, including the impact of past trauma, depression, anxiety, bereavement, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, family issues, self-esteem, life transitions, menopause and fertility issues. I offer a confidential and supportive space to explore your concerns, gain different perspectives and understanding of what you might be feeling. I am an integrative humanistic therapist and work holistically, focusing on emotional experiencing.
Kathryn Marshall
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer one-hour sessions of person-centred, integrative counselling to adults. We may meet online, via telephone or in person at my Garden Room in York, to discuss issues such as anxiety, low mood, relationships or bereavement. Whatever brings you to counselling, I will work with you. Like a co-pilot, I want to support your journey.
York YO26
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Clare Forsyth
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and I am trained in Transactional Analysis. I will listen to what you tell me, and we will work together to tailor an appropriate approach drawing from a variety of theoretical models to support you as you explore what is happening for you. You are the expert on yourself, and this is key as we develop a relationship.Central to my work is feeling safe, heard and seen, honesty and being valued.Through the time we spend there will be a myriad of feelings and emotions, we may laugh or cry, we may be quiet or simply offload.Most of all you will be accepted just as you are.
Annika Giles
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
When you find it hard to feel happiness and joy at the moment, talking to a counsellor can help. You might even feel numb in all what is happening in your life, whether it is your relationship, work, anxiety or anything else. You do not need to let anxiety to take over your life. You can learn to understand and cope better in your relationships with others (romantic, family, friends or colleagues). You can improve your self-esteem and self-confidence. You can learn to manage your stress better and understand your anger or frustrations.
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Emma Drake
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I’m Emma, a fully qualified BACP registered counsellor, offering face-to-face counselling in central York or, if preferred, online therapy. I understand from personal experience Counselling can be a daunting prospect and it can take a lot of courage to ask for support. I am professional but down-to-earth and offer a safe and accepting environment which feels safe for you to share your difficulties. I offer a free 30 minute initial assessment meeting, whereby I can answer any questions or concerns you may have and you can decide if you feel I’m the right counsellor for you. Concessions for students and Blue Light card holders.
Siobhan Walmsley
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hi, I’m Dr Siobhan Walmsley and I’m a HCPC registered Chartered Counselling Psychologist. I work with adults and support clients to collaboratively understand how their past may be holding them back, to help them live happier lives. I believe YOU are the expert in your life and I draw on a range of different models to collaboratively tailor the therapy to your specific needs.
Sharon Strickland
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome. We all need some help in life and, as a qualified counsellor, I am here to support you and work with you, in any areas causing you distress. You are not alone. We can work together to understand and get to the core of your difficulties. We can strengthen your mental health and emotional resilience. You may feel anxious, under pressure, have low self-esteem or simply feel overwhelmed with thoughts and feelings and feel unable to move forward. You may be a young person or adult experiencing difficulties, or you may be a parent/carer of a young person and feel as if you're struggling to cope.
Jasmine Cortazzi
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I help you to navigate life changes by providing professional support. Difficulties in life around relationships, anxiety, work stress, and trauma can feel overwhelming or create a perception that you are 'stuck'. No-one wants problems to impact on people we love, or our work performance or damage our mental health. I help you to find calm, strength and confidence to enhance your life. I work with adults. Also, I provide youngsters, aged 12-17, with high quality support , specialising in: anxiety, school stress, change, low self-esteem, friendship and relationship issues. Contact me for a free consultation.
Kirsten Antoncich
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I'm a registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I work with Children, Adolescents, Adults and also offer support to families. I've worked in the field for 9 years and have worked with the NHS, for charities and also as Clinical Lead managing a service in the North East. My background is in Psychology. Whilst I am passionate about research in the field and best practice, I am also a warm, approachable practitioner who is able to put prospective clients at ease. I understand how daunting coming to see a Counsellor or therapist can be.
Izzy Savege
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
Verified
I’m Izzy. I'm a queer Art Psychotherapist, Eco-Therapist, workshop facilitator and artist. I work with adults who want to slow down and experience life more intuitively. My gentle approach combines Eco-Therapy, body awareness and art-making. I provide safe spaces for soothing the nervous system, play and creative exploration. Some of my favourite themes to look at are perfectionism and the grind culture. Don't worry, you don’t need any artistic experience to take part - there's no right or wrong way to make art in my sessions!
York YO23
& Online
Dr Nicky Bould
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
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Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello, I’m Nicky and I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. I work with people who are experiencing a wide range of concerns. I also specialise in supporting people with physical health conditions and I have been working in NHS cancer services for over 15 years. I have extensive experience of working with people who are living with conditions such as cancer, diabetes, persistent pain, gastrointestinal problems (such as IBS), dermatological issues and also life-limiting illnesses. In addition to this, I also work more generally with issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, relationship difficulties and trauma.
York YO1
& Online
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Most people, at some point in their lives, experience emotional difficulties. This may be due to traumatic events, overload of stress, or issues stemming back to childhood. Talking through such difficulties can help to validate and make sense of your feelings, work out how to heal, and move on with positivity and meaning in your life.
Sylvie Laura Simonds
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
Verified
Verified
“I believe psychotherapy and counselling is an art – and an art of holding, containing, exploring and making sense of one’s internal and external worlds. I provide compassionate, and creative analytical therapeutic support for those experiencing psychic suffering, distress and emotional pain. ”
Joanne Poole
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck, unheard, unworthy? Are you living your best life, or is something holding you back? Life is challenging at times. Many things can trigger our internal critic, making us believe we are 'less than’ or are failing. We dwell in the past, worrying about mistakes, reliving painful events, remembering unhealthy relationships. It can feel impossible to see a way forward. There are many human emotions - are yours feeling balanced, or are one or two overwhelming the others?
Helen Fairburn (Wellness Therapy York)
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Life can feel tough and challenging at times. This may be following a specific life event, a change of circumstance, or for reasons completely unexpected or unknown. When we are struggling with something difficult we can often feel unhappy, confused, anxious or overwhelmed, with a sense of feeling stuck and unsure of where to start or what to do. Whatever your reason for accessing therapy, I believe that we all have the capacity for change and positive personal growth and that counselling can support you to bring about the change you want by helping you to find ways of placing yourself back in control.
Phoebe Howitt Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
What has brought you here? Are you struggling with past trauma affecting you in the present? Are you discovering who you are at your core? On a journey with neurodivergence? Wanting to explore OCD behaviours and tackle them? Regain control of your life? These are a few of my specialist areas that I work with, but not limited to. I’m an integrative therapist which means I don’t think there is one approach that can help clients in all situations. Instead, I look at you as an individual from a holistic approach, looking at your environment, who and what’s around you, and tailor an approach which would be beneficial to you.
Sarinrat Thomas
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified
Verified
I am a HCPC registered Dramatherapist with extensive experience both in Clinical and Private practice in Dramatherapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Counselling, and Coaching for since 2002. I've worked with variety of individuals and groups age 13-60 yrs old. My work experience includes working with people with Autism, Asperger's, PTSD, Social media Depression, ADHD, Depression, Relationship issues, Anxiety and Stress. I also work in supporting people for specific purposes such as; to improve self-esteem / self care, to develop social / coping skills, to explore sexuality, to regain strength and more.
Hester Robinson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Are things getting on top of you, so that your day to day living is a struggle, and your relationships with others are strained? Do you feel like past, or current, events are effecting how you cope with life today? I help people feel more confidence in their relationships by identifying the hurdles that are holding them back. I help people to find peace of mind by managing their anxiety or low mood. I support people through their bereavement to enable them to enjoy life again. Let me help you to make sense of your difficulties, so that you can connect more positively with your loved ones and the world.
Liz Mellor
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
With much understandable anxiety, overwhelm, depression, loss and sadness at this time, I offer a caring, safe, confidential, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore whatever brings you to therapy at this time. Alongside you, I may work towards enabling a surer sense of yourself; safely working with relationship issues (in the past or present); to understand life-changes (e.g. divorce/separation/retirement/identity issues/ bereavement and loss); and in working traumatic moments or life-events. I offer short and longer term work. Each session can potentially discover something new as a spur to growth and healing.
Sue Morris
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Life can be hard at times. We can experience loss, changes in our health, family circumstances or work life. Maybe our relationships are not fulfilling our needs and we do not know how to change things. At times, we don’t feel good about ourselves, we lose confidence in our ability to cope with life or maybe we feel impacted by past experiences or held back through feelings of anger, shame or guilt. Sometimes we don’t know what’s wrong, but we just know something isn’t right. I can help you explore what is going on for you by giving you a supportive space to talk and be heard.
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How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.