Female Counselling in CM13
I am a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor MA Child Psych, Dipl Supv, PG-Dip CAMHS, BA (Hons) I have been working in the field for over twenty years with vast experience within all areas of mental health and emotional wellbeing. Whether you are an adult, child, couple or family I can help you work through your current, and or, past issues that are impacting your life, sense of self, relationships etc.
I am a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor MA Child Psych, Dipl Supv, PG-Dip CAMHS, BA (Hons) I have been working in the field for over twenty years with vast experience within all areas of mental health and emotional wellbeing. Whether you are an adult, child, couple or family I can help you work through your current, and or, past issues that are impacting your life, sense of self, relationships etc.
You are as diverse and unique as the issues that you may bring to counselling. You may be facing acute crises like a relationship breakdown or a sudden loss, or you might be dealing with long-standing issues such as anxiety, depression, or self-esteem problems. You might also be seeking counselling not because of a specific 'problem' but with the aim to better understand yourself, improve personal relationships, or enhance your overall quality of life. Whatever the reason, know that yours is as valid and as important as anyone else's and deserves to be heard and seen. Absolutely everyone is welcome, and that means everyone.
You are as diverse and unique as the issues that you may bring to counselling. You may be facing acute crises like a relationship breakdown or a sudden loss, or you might be dealing with long-standing issues such as anxiety, depression, or self-esteem problems. You might also be seeking counselling not because of a specific 'problem' but with the aim to better understand yourself, improve personal relationships, or enhance your overall quality of life. Whatever the reason, know that yours is as valid and as important as anyone else's and deserves to be heard and seen. Absolutely everyone is welcome, and that means everyone.
I am an existential psychotherapist and a supervisor. My approach helps clients gain insight, facilitating change where necessary. Existential therapy offers clients a chance to engage with their emotions, reflect on their relationships and look at how they are living their lives. I have worked with anxiety, bereavement, identity crisis, gender dysphoria, and relationship issues amongst many other existential crises that most of us experience throughout our life span.
I am an existential psychotherapist and a supervisor. My approach helps clients gain insight, facilitating change where necessary. Existential therapy offers clients a chance to engage with their emotions, reflect on their relationships and look at how they are living their lives. I have worked with anxiety, bereavement, identity crisis, gender dysphoria, and relationship issues amongst many other existential crises that most of us experience throughout our life span.
Everyone of us can face challenges and dilemmas that can leave us confused. If you feel that you are ready to make changes, whatever it is that you are facing at this time, there is a good chance that counselling may help. I offer you a safe, confidential, non-judgemental environment to explore any issues, I focus on helping you to explore feelings and emotions that are often related to your experiences, allowing time to reflect on what is happening to you, to consider alternative ways of doing things, or thinking styles. I help you to view things from different perspectives. This can lead to an increased sense of self awareness.
Everyone of us can face challenges and dilemmas that can leave us confused. If you feel that you are ready to make changes, whatever it is that you are facing at this time, there is a good chance that counselling may help. I offer you a safe, confidential, non-judgemental environment to explore any issues, I focus on helping you to explore feelings and emotions that are often related to your experiences, allowing time to reflect on what is happening to you, to consider alternative ways of doing things, or thinking styles. I help you to view things from different perspectives. This can lead to an increased sense of self awareness.
I am a fully qualified integrative Counsellor which means I use more than one approach within sessions, tailoring your therapy to meet your needs. I offer a safe space with no judgement for you to explore your thoughts and emotions where I will support you during this time of self discovery. I have successfully worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, low mood, panic attacks, bereavement & loss, addiction, low self worth, relationship issues, to name a few. Frequently people seek counselling when they don't know what is wrong, however they know something needs to change. Your therapy sessions are all about you.
I am a fully qualified integrative Counsellor which means I use more than one approach within sessions, tailoring your therapy to meet your needs. I offer a safe space with no judgement for you to explore your thoughts and emotions where I will support you during this time of self discovery. I have successfully worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, low mood, panic attacks, bereavement & loss, addiction, low self worth, relationship issues, to name a few. Frequently people seek counselling when they don't know what is wrong, however they know something needs to change. Your therapy sessions are all about you.
I'm here to embark on a collaborative journey with you towards self-discovery and growth. As a therapist, I view you as the expert of your own life, and my role is to be your trusted facilitator and companion on this transformative voyage. In my practice, I adopt a client-centred approach that respects your autonomy and inner wisdom. I firmly believe that you hold the key to your own healing and personal development. My role is that of a guide, a supportive presence who walks beside you, offering insights and suggestions, while always honouring your unique perspective and experience.
I'm here to embark on a collaborative journey with you towards self-discovery and growth. As a therapist, I view you as the expert of your own life, and my role is to be your trusted facilitator and companion on this transformative voyage. In my practice, I adopt a client-centred approach that respects your autonomy and inner wisdom. I firmly believe that you hold the key to your own healing and personal development. My role is that of a guide, a supportive presence who walks beside you, offering insights and suggestions, while always honouring your unique perspective and experience.
I am Senior Accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, an EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant and an Integrative Clinical Supervisor. I am registered on the approved Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (License 055765) and have experience working with adults, adolescents and couples. I am DBS and UK Gov National Security approved. I have over 19 years of experience and offer clinical assessment and treatment for a range of mental health presenting problems. These include anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, Bi-polar, stress, phobias, self esteem, anger, relationship problems etc
I am Senior Accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, an EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant and an Integrative Clinical Supervisor. I am registered on the approved Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (License 055765) and have experience working with adults, adolescents and couples. I am DBS and UK Gov National Security approved. I have over 19 years of experience and offer clinical assessment and treatment for a range of mental health presenting problems. These include anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, Bi-polar, stress, phobias, self esteem, anger, relationship problems etc
Dr Sarah Shillingford
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Brentwood CM13
Are you finding things feel too much? Perhaps you're used to looking after everyone else and feel like you need space for yourself. You might have had difficult or traumatic experiences in your life that make it difficult to build relationships with others. The journey towards you goals will likely have its challenges but you have taken a really important step in seeking support. I am a trauma specialist and can help with difficulties associated with all kinds of trauma, this includes birth trauma and helping you if you are an adult survivor of childhood trauma.
Are you finding things feel too much? Perhaps you're used to looking after everyone else and feel like you need space for yourself. You might have had difficult or traumatic experiences in your life that make it difficult to build relationships with others. The journey towards you goals will likely have its challenges but you have taken a really important step in seeking support. I am a trauma specialist and can help with difficulties associated with all kinds of trauma, this includes birth trauma and helping you if you are an adult survivor of childhood trauma.
I am an experienced UKCP accredited psychotherapist and counsellor working with personal issues such as behavioural difficulties, relationship problems, depression, anxiety and bereavement. I am a registered psychotherapist and counsellor with Aviva and Vitality Health so can accept referrals via your insurer.
I am an experienced UKCP accredited psychotherapist and counsellor working with personal issues such as behavioural difficulties, relationship problems, depression, anxiety and bereavement. I am a registered psychotherapist and counsellor with Aviva and Vitality Health so can accept referrals via your insurer.
I provide an open, warm and confidential space which enables clients to explore issues, which may have been difficult to deal with alone. I view therapy as an individual process and a journey of self discovery that create an opportunity to become aware of inner conflicts and unhelpful patterns of behaviour. I recognise that there is not one approach to therapy that will suit everyone. Hence, I incorporate integrative approach that means I can adapt therapy to each client and their individual needs. I can offer help and have worked with people struggling with a range of conditions including depression, anxiety or adjustment.
I provide an open, warm and confidential space which enables clients to explore issues, which may have been difficult to deal with alone. I view therapy as an individual process and a journey of self discovery that create an opportunity to become aware of inner conflicts and unhelpful patterns of behaviour. I recognise that there is not one approach to therapy that will suit everyone. Hence, I incorporate integrative approach that means I can adapt therapy to each client and their individual needs. I can offer help and have worked with people struggling with a range of conditions including depression, anxiety or adjustment.
Counselling & coaching that puts you back in control. A warm, calm safe place to help clients move life from beige back into colour with coping mechanisms for the short term and create mind space to work out the longer term issues, solutions that last a life time. Therapy needs to be, genuine, practicable and comfortable for the relationship between client and therapist to have value or efficacy. My own life experience has given me genuine empathy with client's issues and training and my own therapy has helped me accept my past and leave it there.
Counselling & coaching that puts you back in control. A warm, calm safe place to help clients move life from beige back into colour with coping mechanisms for the short term and create mind space to work out the longer term issues, solutions that last a life time. Therapy needs to be, genuine, practicable and comfortable for the relationship between client and therapist to have value or efficacy. My own life experience has given me genuine empathy with client's issues and training and my own therapy has helped me accept my past and leave it there.
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I understand it is sometimes hard to make the step towards having therapy. If you are at a point in your life where you need support or guidance in bringing about change, I offer a non judgemental, confidential, compassionate and warm space. Through working together to resolve difficult experiences in various ways, you will begin to see life from a different perspective. This will enable you to understand yourself better, gain more confidence and calm anxieties and depression. I keep up to date with various courses's and reading for continuing professional development. I also work with the Police Firearms Officers Association.
I understand it is sometimes hard to make the step towards having therapy. If you are at a point in your life where you need support or guidance in bringing about change, I offer a non judgemental, confidential, compassionate and warm space. Through working together to resolve difficult experiences in various ways, you will begin to see life from a different perspective. This will enable you to understand yourself better, gain more confidence and calm anxieties and depression. I keep up to date with various courses's and reading for continuing professional development. I also work with the Police Firearms Officers Association.
Dr Jayne Griffiths
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood CM13
I am a Clinical Psychologist and I help people with anxiety to get back to living a full life. Do you feel anxious and have that background feeling of dread all of the time (general anxiety)? Feel anxious and overthink all of your interactions (social anxiety)? Feel overwhelmed and are struggling at work, or find yourself working long hours trying to manage it all (work related stress)? Feel terrified of having a panic attack? Can't stop worrying about becoming unwell or dying (health anxiety)? I can support you to get your life back on track.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and I help people with anxiety to get back to living a full life. Do you feel anxious and have that background feeling of dread all of the time (general anxiety)? Feel anxious and overthink all of your interactions (social anxiety)? Feel overwhelmed and are struggling at work, or find yourself working long hours trying to manage it all (work related stress)? Feel terrified of having a panic attack? Can't stop worrying about becoming unwell or dying (health anxiety)? I can support you to get your life back on track.
Dr Belynder Walia - Serene Lifestyles
Psychotherapist, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Brentwood CM13 (Online Only)
I am the founder of Serene Lifestyles, an online psychotherapy practice. I am accepting new clients and offering virtual appointments. I help people feel less anxiety or stress by transforming their mind to build confidence and self-esteem, so they feel amazing in their professional and personal relationships. I am passionate about helping people with their mental and emotional well-being.
I am the founder of Serene Lifestyles, an online psychotherapy practice. I am accepting new clients and offering virtual appointments. I help people feel less anxiety or stress by transforming their mind to build confidence and self-esteem, so they feel amazing in their professional and personal relationships. I am passionate about helping people with their mental and emotional well-being.
I’m a fully qualified Integrative psychotherapist, with over 5 years clinical experience. I am currently offering online therapy sessions to clients of all ages. As a children’s, young person’s and adult psychotherapist, I have been fortunate enough to share the journey of healing from trauma with clients within multiple well renowned agencies. My experience to date includes working with clients who have experienced anxiety, depression, issues with self confidence all the way to working with those who have experienced or have been witness to sexual violence and managing the physical and emotional responses this brin
I’m a fully qualified Integrative psychotherapist, with over 5 years clinical experience. I am currently offering online therapy sessions to clients of all ages. As a children’s, young person’s and adult psychotherapist, I have been fortunate enough to share the journey of healing from trauma with clients within multiple well renowned agencies. My experience to date includes working with clients who have experienced anxiety, depression, issues with self confidence all the way to working with those who have experienced or have been witness to sexual violence and managing the physical and emotional responses this brin
Is everything getting to you at the moment? Even when it may look to the outside world that we’ve got a great life, we can be struggling. Have you experienced a loss? Maybe it was a while back and everyone thinks you’re OK now but you still feel sad, angry and hopeless. Are you finding work stressful? You’re doing well in your job but you’re finding it difficult and maybe you’re not sure it’s really what you want to do. Are you trying to do all the “right” things for your mental health – going to the gym, eating well – but still feel that things aren’t right?
Is everything getting to you at the moment? Even when it may look to the outside world that we’ve got a great life, we can be struggling. Have you experienced a loss? Maybe it was a while back and everyone thinks you’re OK now but you still feel sad, angry and hopeless. Are you finding work stressful? You’re doing well in your job but you’re finding it difficult and maybe you’re not sure it’s really what you want to do. Are you trying to do all the “right” things for your mental health – going to the gym, eating well – but still feel that things aren’t right?
Dr Maria Smaga
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood CM13
As an established Principal Counseling Psychologist in London registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) I have over 16 years of clinical practice and rigorous NHS training in various psychological therapeutic approaches and modalities. The therapy approach I take is integrative drawing from Person Centred, CBT, and Psychodynamic theories and I have a special interest in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and Mindfulness based practices.
As an established Principal Counseling Psychologist in London registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) I have over 16 years of clinical practice and rigorous NHS training in various psychological therapeutic approaches and modalities. The therapy approach I take is integrative drawing from Person Centred, CBT, and Psychodynamic theories and I have a special interest in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and Mindfulness based practices.
Hi, I’m an integrative therapist working in the Chelmsford area but I also offer remote sessions. I work with children, adolescents and adults supporting them through a range of difficulties they may be experiencing including anxiety, low mood, relationship issues or trauma. My role as therapist, is to help individuals develop their own understanding of their situation to help them manage their difficulties more effectively.
Hi, I’m an integrative therapist working in the Chelmsford area but I also offer remote sessions. I work with children, adolescents and adults supporting them through a range of difficulties they may be experiencing including anxiety, low mood, relationship issues or trauma. My role as therapist, is to help individuals develop their own understanding of their situation to help them manage their difficulties more effectively.
I specialize in working with people experiencing significant emotional issues and/or distress associated with internal experiences which can get in the way of pursuing their goals and live a valued and meaningful life. In many cases these emotional issues or distress are associated with traumatic events from the past.
I specialize in working with people experiencing significant emotional issues and/or distress associated with internal experiences which can get in the way of pursuing their goals and live a valued and meaningful life. In many cases these emotional issues or distress are associated with traumatic events from the past.
Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, you're just not quite good enough? Maybe it feels more extreme and often you feel like you hate yourself? Perhaps outwardly you are a confident and successful person but inwardly something just doesn't feel right? Low self-esteem can show up in various different ways - sometimes it's hard to even identify. Low self-esteem often pairs up with anxiety and/or depression. Together we can set achievable goals and work together to make sustainable and lasting changes for life.
Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, you're just not quite good enough? Maybe it feels more extreme and often you feel like you hate yourself? Perhaps outwardly you are a confident and successful person but inwardly something just doesn't feel right? Low self-esteem can show up in various different ways - sometimes it's hard to even identify. Low self-esteem often pairs up with anxiety and/or depression. Together we can set achievable goals and work together to make sustainable and lasting changes for life.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as 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 ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
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—both men and women—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.