Female Counsellors in Barry
I offer counselling in a warm, non-judgemental space where you can pause and explore what’s going on for you. I follow your lead and support you to talk about whatever feels important to you, at your own pace.
My approach is Humanistic Existentialism, which places you at the centre of our work. Together we can explore how you’re navigating life, what matters to you, and the expectations placed on you by others and by society. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role as a counsellor is not to give advice, but to help you develop deeper self-understanding and a stronger sense of how to live more authentically.
I offer counselling in a warm, non-judgemental space where you can pause and explore what’s going on for you. I follow your lead and support you to talk about whatever feels important to you, at your own pace.
My approach is Humanistic Existentialism, which places you at the centre of our work. Together we can explore how you’re navigating life, what matters to you, and the expectations placed on you by others and by society. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role as a counsellor is not to give advice, but to help you develop deeper self-understanding and a stronger sense of how to live more authentically.
Hello, my name is Nanneke and I am a Psychotherapeutic counsellor specialised in childhood trauma. When bad things happen in your childhood, such as abuse, loss of parents, violence, neglect, being taken into care - just to name a few - this can have a devastating impact on the rest of your life. Relationship problems, addictions, eating disorders, physical problems, and lots more, can all have a link to your past. If you would like a chat with me to find out a little bit more, why don't you send me an email or text and ask for a phone call, free of charge. I look forward to meeting you.
Hello, my name is Nanneke and I am a Psychotherapeutic counsellor specialised in childhood trauma. When bad things happen in your childhood, such as abuse, loss of parents, violence, neglect, being taken into care - just to name a few - this can have a devastating impact on the rest of your life. Relationship problems, addictions, eating disorders, physical problems, and lots more, can all have a link to your past. If you would like a chat with me to find out a little bit more, why don't you send me an email or text and ask for a phone call, free of charge. I look forward to meeting you.
Hi there, I'm Nicola and a very warm welcome to my page here at Psychology Today. You have taken the first step in moving forwards towards a more full filling life. Within our counselling relationship your issues, whatever they may be, can be discussed, acknowledged, accepted and addressed. Whether these are the bigger life transitions such as bereavement or relationship breakdown, or everyday frustrations such as breaking free of habits that no longer serve you.
Hi there, I'm Nicola and a very warm welcome to my page here at Psychology Today. You have taken the first step in moving forwards towards a more full filling life. Within our counselling relationship your issues, whatever they may be, can be discussed, acknowledged, accepted and addressed. Whether these are the bigger life transitions such as bereavement or relationship breakdown, or everyday frustrations such as breaking free of habits that no longer serve you.
Welcome, I'm Tahreen, I am qualified counsellor. I'm truly aware that the first step on this journey can be overwhelming please be reassured I will always work at a pace that you feel comfortable with as we are working towards your desired goals. I work with a non-hierarchical framework focusing on the principles of safety, trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment and cultural consideration. I am caring, compassionate and genuinely interested in listening to each of my client’s personal experiences with the understanding that each individual is unique.
Welcome, I'm Tahreen, I am qualified counsellor. I'm truly aware that the first step on this journey can be overwhelming please be reassured I will always work at a pace that you feel comfortable with as we are working towards your desired goals. I work with a non-hierarchical framework focusing on the principles of safety, trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment and cultural consideration. I am caring, compassionate and genuinely interested in listening to each of my client’s personal experiences with the understanding that each individual is unique.
I am an experienced psychotherapist. I’ve worked in the NHS and in private practice for many years. I work with families, couples and individual clients providing psychotherapy for problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders and relationship problems. I provide a safe space within my home to have conversations together that are kind and compassionate.
I am an experienced psychotherapist. I’ve worked in the NHS and in private practice for many years. I work with families, couples and individual clients providing psychotherapy for problems such as anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders and relationship problems. I provide a safe space within my home to have conversations together that are kind and compassionate.
Would a safe non judgement environment help you to untangle your thought? Are you having feelings of uncertainty or distress? Struggling to navigate Life or struggling to communicate how you feel?
Perhaps you feel Anxious or have low mood, struggling with Past or present trauma? Relationship difficulties? Emotional burnout? Counselling could help you.
If you have any questions about starting counselling get in touch.
Reaching out for the first time or even after previous therapy can feel difficult. I work in an authentic way with each client recognising each individual & couple are unique in life experience and ways of being.
Would a safe non judgement environment help you to untangle your thought? Are you having feelings of uncertainty or distress? Struggling to navigate Life or struggling to communicate how you feel?
Perhaps you feel Anxious or have low mood, struggling with Past or present trauma? Relationship difficulties? Emotional burnout? Counselling could help you.
If you have any questions about starting counselling get in touch.
Reaching out for the first time or even after previous therapy can feel difficult. I work in an authentic way with each client recognising each individual & couple are unique in life experience and ways of being.
I don't think there are criteria for ‘needing’ therapy. Your life doesn’t have to be falling apart, nor do you need to have a diagnosed mental illness to have therapy. Psychotherapy is about being human and all that involves from anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, addiction, trauma, issues with sex, issues at work, relationships or feeling lost in the world. I'm a trainee Gestalt psychotherapist with the Welsh Psychotherapy Institute and a UKCP member.
I don't think there are criteria for ‘needing’ therapy. Your life doesn’t have to be falling apart, nor do you need to have a diagnosed mental illness to have therapy. Psychotherapy is about being human and all that involves from anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, addiction, trauma, issues with sex, issues at work, relationships or feeling lost in the world. I'm a trainee Gestalt psychotherapist with the Welsh Psychotherapy Institute and a UKCP member.
I understand that finding the right counsellor is so important and this is the first step to having someone who will walk beside you on your journey.
If you chose to work with me, you, as the client will set the agenda and decide what you would like to use your sessions for - they are your sessions, not mine! We will work at the pace that you feel most comfortable with and work together to establish a therapeutic relationship that ensures you feel heard, understood and supported. I am able to offer face to face sessions in my therapy room in Barry or online via Teams or Zoom.
I understand that finding the right counsellor is so important and this is the first step to having someone who will walk beside you on your journey.
If you chose to work with me, you, as the client will set the agenda and decide what you would like to use your sessions for - they are your sessions, not mine! We will work at the pace that you feel most comfortable with and work together to establish a therapeutic relationship that ensures you feel heard, understood and supported. I am able to offer face to face sessions in my therapy room in Barry or online via Teams or Zoom.
Hello there! I'm Sam and I've 20 years' experience in mental health and a lifetime of experience managing ADHD! Many practitioners have no lived experience of ADHD and ASD, making it hard for neurodiverse people to feel truly understood. As a professional neurodiverse woman, I have found that services for people like me are hard to find and so I offer ADHD and Autism specific counselling with life skills (like coaching but specifically related to ADHD symptoms) in a non - judgemental and shame free environment, no matter your background. Please check your spam folder for my email replies if you have used the contact button!
Hello there! I'm Sam and I've 20 years' experience in mental health and a lifetime of experience managing ADHD! Many practitioners have no lived experience of ADHD and ASD, making it hard for neurodiverse people to feel truly understood. As a professional neurodiverse woman, I have found that services for people like me are hard to find and so I offer ADHD and Autism specific counselling with life skills (like coaching but specifically related to ADHD symptoms) in a non - judgemental and shame free environment, no matter your background. Please check your spam folder for my email replies if you have used the contact button!
Dr Rachel Davies
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Barry CF62
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I'm an experienced psychologist with a specialism of relationship therapy and couple counselling. So how's your relationship.....
Have you lost your way together?
Do you want to find a route back to each other?
Do you want your relationship to fulfil its potential?
Relationships can bring us the biggest joy and the hardest pain. But maybe these poles are not so far apart? In my experience difficulties can become opportunities to build the sort of relationship you want. One of the most loving things you can do for each other is to seek support when things have been tough.
I'm an experienced psychologist with a specialism of relationship therapy and couple counselling. So how's your relationship.....
Have you lost your way together?
Do you want to find a route back to each other?
Do you want your relationship to fulfil its potential?
Relationships can bring us the biggest joy and the hardest pain. But maybe these poles are not so far apart? In my experience difficulties can become opportunities to build the sort of relationship you want. One of the most loving things you can do for each other is to seek support when things have been tough.
I help clients with stress, anxiety, panic, overwhelm, social anxiety, agoraphobia, worry, overthinking, insomnia, low self-esteem, low confidence, attachment issues, people-pleasing, boundaries, relationships, life crises, illness, bereavement and new beginnings. Working alongside or outside of mental health diagnoses and labels, I always work to your pace and comfort levels, and offer skills to help clients feel calmer, more confident, grounded, in control. We can work together to uncover how past events may have lead to your current issues, or alternatively focus solely on addressing current experiences.
I help clients with stress, anxiety, panic, overwhelm, social anxiety, agoraphobia, worry, overthinking, insomnia, low self-esteem, low confidence, attachment issues, people-pleasing, boundaries, relationships, life crises, illness, bereavement and new beginnings. Working alongside or outside of mental health diagnoses and labels, I always work to your pace and comfort levels, and offer skills to help clients feel calmer, more confident, grounded, in control. We can work together to uncover how past events may have lead to your current issues, or alternatively focus solely on addressing current experiences.
I can only imagine how hard it feels to reach out for help for yourself or your child; to want things to feel better and not know how to make it happen. This is what I can help you with. Maybe you or your child feel anxious all the time and just want to feel safe? Or perhaps you can't seem to get rid of that little voice inside that tells you you'll never be good enough? Maybe your child is struggling with understanding themselves and the world around them and you just want them to feel happy and safe? I understand that situations like these can feel overwhelming and I am passionate about helping people overcome them and feel better
I can only imagine how hard it feels to reach out for help for yourself or your child; to want things to feel better and not know how to make it happen. This is what I can help you with. Maybe you or your child feel anxious all the time and just want to feel safe? Or perhaps you can't seem to get rid of that little voice inside that tells you you'll never be good enough? Maybe your child is struggling with understanding themselves and the world around them and you just want them to feel happy and safe? I understand that situations like these can feel overwhelming and I am passionate about helping people overcome them and feel better
I am a fully qualified UKCP Integrative Psychotherapist with over 25 years experience. The integration is of the humanistic approaches and a development of psychoanalysis (inter-subjectivity). The humanistic approach focuses on being accepting, understanding and real and thereby creating a space, a relationship which allows someone to flourish. Psychoanalysis aims to increase insight and an awareness of how the patterns of childhood are playing out in the present. I am also strongly influenced by the existential tradition with it's emphasis on personal responsibility, choice and the profound questions of life.
I am a fully qualified UKCP Integrative Psychotherapist with over 25 years experience. The integration is of the humanistic approaches and a development of psychoanalysis (inter-subjectivity). The humanistic approach focuses on being accepting, understanding and real and thereby creating a space, a relationship which allows someone to flourish. Psychoanalysis aims to increase insight and an awareness of how the patterns of childhood are playing out in the present. I am also strongly influenced by the existential tradition with it's emphasis on personal responsibility, choice and the profound questions of life.
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I am a qualified counsellor specialising in anxiety and trauma.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with past experiences, you're not alone- and you don't have to navigate it all by yourself.
My aim is to provide a safe space where you can explore what you're going through, build resilience and find a way forward.
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I am a qualified counsellor specialising in anxiety and trauma.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling with past experiences, you're not alone- and you don't have to navigate it all by yourself.
My aim is to provide a safe space where you can explore what you're going through, build resilience and find a way forward.
Hi, I'm Jade.
I work with people who find themselves at a point where life no longer feels familiar — often following a significant change, loss, or life transition. You may feel disconnected from who you are, unsure how you arrived here, or struggling to make sense of what you’re experiencing. You don’t need to have clear answers before starting therapy; sometimes simply knowing that something feels out of balance is enough. My approach is person-centred and holistic, meaning I place your experience at the centre of our work and move at a pace that feels right for you.
Hi, I'm Jade.
I work with people who find themselves at a point where life no longer feels familiar — often following a significant change, loss, or life transition. You may feel disconnected from who you are, unsure how you arrived here, or struggling to make sense of what you’re experiencing. You don’t need to have clear answers before starting therapy; sometimes simply knowing that something feels out of balance is enough. My approach is person-centred and holistic, meaning I place your experience at the centre of our work and move at a pace that feels right for you.
Life can feel overwhelming when past experiences continue to shape how you think, feel, and respond. You may be living with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt or a sense of feeling stuck.
I understand the deep and lasting impact trauma and adversity can have on both the mind and body. Left unprocessed, these experiences can shape how you see yourself, others, and the world — often through a lens of fear, shame, or self-protection.
I offer a supportive space where we can untangle these patterns, so you're no longer viewing life through a trauma lens. I will help you reclaim your strength, clarity, and sense of direction.
Life can feel overwhelming when past experiences continue to shape how you think, feel, and respond. You may be living with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt or a sense of feeling stuck.
I understand the deep and lasting impact trauma and adversity can have on both the mind and body. Left unprocessed, these experiences can shape how you see yourself, others, and the world — often through a lens of fear, shame, or self-protection.
I offer a supportive space where we can untangle these patterns, so you're no longer viewing life through a trauma lens. I will help you reclaim your strength, clarity, and sense of direction.
I founded The Listening Space because of my vision and belief that everyone deserves a calm and supportive environment where they can talk freely and feel genuinely heard. For many people, life can at times feel overwhelming, uncertain, or stuck, and The Listening Space offers a safe place to pause, reflect, and explore what’s happening.
I founded The Listening Space because of my vision and belief that everyone deserves a calm and supportive environment where they can talk freely and feel genuinely heard. For many people, life can at times feel overwhelming, uncertain, or stuck, and The Listening Space offers a safe place to pause, reflect, and explore what’s happening.
I am a highly trained Counsellor, Movement Psychotherapist and Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist (TA). I am genuinely passionate about helping people find their way through difficult times; I can work with a wide range of issues, but have a lot of experience with relationships, trauma, and autism. I offer therapy that is tailored to you as an individual, grounded in the belief that real, meaningful change happens when you feel truly seen, accepted, and empowered. I work online and face-to-face, in one-to-one therapy and with couples.
I am a highly trained Counsellor, Movement Psychotherapist and Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist (TA). I am genuinely passionate about helping people find their way through difficult times; I can work with a wide range of issues, but have a lot of experience with relationships, trauma, and autism. I offer therapy that is tailored to you as an individual, grounded in the belief that real, meaningful change happens when you feel truly seen, accepted, and empowered. I work online and face-to-face, in one-to-one therapy and with couples.
What might bring you to think about counselling?
Having worked with families and fostered children for over 30 years I bring in-depth experience of therapeutic parenting and helping families to flourish.
Counselling can provide you with a safe space to explore areas such as
Child loss, limiting beliefs, mindset change, anxiety, depression, anger management, low self esteem, confidence, family issues, challenges of parenting - along with many other areas that may be concerning you.
You might want to find clarity for the future and set some goals through coaching sessions.
What might bring you to think about counselling?
Having worked with families and fostered children for over 30 years I bring in-depth experience of therapeutic parenting and helping families to flourish.
Counselling can provide you with a safe space to explore areas such as
Child loss, limiting beliefs, mindset change, anxiety, depression, anger management, low self esteem, confidence, family issues, challenges of parenting - along with many other areas that may be concerning you.
You might want to find clarity for the future and set some goals through coaching sessions.
Hi, my name is Emily, and thank you for taking the time to view my profile.
Coming to therapy can feel like a really big step and may feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start or have a number of things on your mind.
For me as a therapist, it’s really important to create a safe and supportive space where you can feel comfortable and able to go at your own pace, with no pressure to open up before you’re ready.
I work in an integrative way, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), including trauma-focused approaches where appropriate, alongside stabilisation, emotional regulation and grounding techniques.
Hi, my name is Emily, and thank you for taking the time to view my profile.
Coming to therapy can feel like a really big step and may feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure where to start or have a number of things on your mind.
For me as a therapist, it’s really important to create a safe and supportive space where you can feel comfortable and able to go at your own pace, with no pressure to open up before you’re ready.
I work in an integrative way, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), including trauma-focused approaches where appropriate, alongside stabilisation, emotional regulation and grounding techniques.
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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.