Photo of Anamika Saggar, Counsellor in Stockport, England
Anamika Saggar
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Stockport SK7
We all face Challenges and internal conflicts at some point in our lives; there are three solutions to every problem; Accept it, change it or leave it. If you are reading this profile you are probably on the road of wanting change, you don't have to struggle in silence and the time for change is now. The most important ingredient of change is the acknowledgment of the situation.Sometimes it can be very hard to explain what is going on in your head or your heart when you don't even understand it yourself , this is where speaking to someone with decades of experience makes a difference.
We all face Challenges and internal conflicts at some point in our lives; there are three solutions to every problem; Accept it, change it or leave it. If you are reading this profile you are probably on the road of wanting change, you don't have to struggle in silence and the time for change is now. The most important ingredient of change is the acknowledgment of the situation.Sometimes it can be very hard to explain what is going on in your head or your heart when you don't even understand it yourself , this is where speaking to someone with decades of experience makes a difference.
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Verified Verified
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Deborah Pennington
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Oldham OL1
I’m an experienced and qualified Person-Centred Counsellor / Psychotherapist. As your counsellor I offer a safe, respectful space for you, where you can explore personal issues and emotions, within a gentle and warm approach. It may be that you are feeling anxious or stressed and would like to explore these in order to move towards a feeling of emotional well being. Perhaps you might want to talk about difficulties at work, with family, personal relationships or sexual difficulties. Counselling can support you to find the resilience to work through these with courage and to find coping methods.
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North Manchester Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swinton M27
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Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
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Verified Verified
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Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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Verified Verified
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Verified Verified
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Verified Verified
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Counsellor, MBACP
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Estelle Dooley
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
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Georgia Short
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Liverpool L25
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Reflections Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Doncaster DN4
Are you looking for a counsellor who has experience and can provide a confidential space for you to discuss issues which are affecting your everyday life? Do you need to talk to someone who understands what you mean and where you are coming from? If you would like to be more confident, productive and motivated and want help to change some aspects of your life, I am here to help you. I am also a Lifecoach and Supervisor of other health professionals and I use hypnotherapy, relaxation and mindfulness in my sessions.
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Kiran Kaur
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Leeds LS27
Hi my name is Kiran, I am a British born fully qualified multilingual counsellor. I have 18 years experience of working in an educational environment and 12 yrs of Counselling experience. I have a good understanding of daily stresses which can cause people anxieties and other health issues. I provide counselling sessions for issues listed above and more. I am able to offer Counselling in English, Punjabi, Hindi & Urdu I believe counselling is a joint venture between the client and counsellor, this relationship is fundamentally important to allow you to experience growth and change, that we all go through in our lifetime.
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Abida Batool
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Doncaster DN2  (Online Only)
My name is Abida and I am qualified Therapeutic counsellor. I believe in taking care of our mental health as well as taking care of our physical health. If you are experiencing difficulties in your life and strugging with issue such as stress, bereavement, anxiety ,domestic violence, relationship issues, I am here to provide a safe space for you to share your problems. I am a very calm and emphatic person and hold skills to provide professional help for you. Nobody needs to suffer in silence and to be alone in their difficult times.
My name is Abida and I am qualified Therapeutic counsellor. I believe in taking care of our mental health as well as taking care of our physical health. If you are experiencing difficulties in your life and strugging with issue such as stress, bereavement, anxiety ,domestic violence, relationship issues, I am here to provide a safe space for you to share your problems. I am a very calm and emphatic person and hold skills to provide professional help for you. Nobody needs to suffer in silence and to be alone in their difficult times.
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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.