Women's Issues Counselling in M23
Mobeen Akhtar
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Wythenshawe M23
‘There's no need to travel anywhere. Journey within yourself.’ - Rumi Hello, welcome to my profile. My name is Mobeen Akhtar, I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). If you are experiencing distress or troubles that you feel you cannot share with anyone, counselling is the right place for you. Counselling is described in different ways and in many words. What we find is that counselling is an individual experience.
‘There's no need to travel anywhere. Journey within yourself.’ - Rumi Hello, welcome to my profile. My name is Mobeen Akhtar, I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). If you are experiencing distress or troubles that you feel you cannot share with anyone, counselling is the right place for you. Counselling is described in different ways and in many words. What we find is that counselling is an individual experience.
Leah Batchelor
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Wythenshawe M23
I am an experienced and empathetic counsellor committed to guiding adults through life's complexities with compassion and understanding. With over a decade of dedicated practice in mental health, I specialize in providing therapy tailored to the needs of adults navigating diverse challenges. My approach is deeply rooted in person-centred care, emphasizing a non-judgmental atmosphere where clients feel valued and supported. Drawing from my extensive background, I recognize the significance of fostering genuine connections and believe in the potential for profound personal growth.
I am an experienced and empathetic counsellor committed to guiding adults through life's complexities with compassion and understanding. With over a decade of dedicated practice in mental health, I specialize in providing therapy tailored to the needs of adults navigating diverse challenges. My approach is deeply rooted in person-centred care, emphasizing a non-judgmental atmosphere where clients feel valued and supported. Drawing from my extensive background, I recognize the significance of fostering genuine connections and believe in the potential for profound personal growth.
Jessica Jacks
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Manchester M23 (Online Only)
Are you tired of living with persistent feelings of anxiety, shame, or fear that seem to linger in the background of your life? Perhaps you've considered therapy before but hesitated, or maybe you've tried therapy in the past and felt like something was missing. It's not always easy to put into words what's bothering us, but I'm here to help you explore and understand those underlying issues. Imagine embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, guided by a compassionate and experienced therapist who genuinely cares about your wellbeing.
Are you tired of living with persistent feelings of anxiety, shame, or fear that seem to linger in the background of your life? Perhaps you've considered therapy before but hesitated, or maybe you've tried therapy in the past and felt like something was missing. It's not always easy to put into words what's bothering us, but I'm here to help you explore and understand those underlying issues. Imagine embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, guided by a compassionate and experienced therapist who genuinely cares about your wellbeing.
Natalie Mills
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Manchester M23
I know things can be difficult but you don’t need to struggle alone, because I'm here to help. As a qualified therapist, my mission is to help you to overcome your fears and doubts and realise what you are truly capable of. I offer a friendly and confidential one-to-one counselling service supporting adults, young people, and children with a variety of emotional, mental, and physical issues. I will be empathic, honest, and non-judgemental during our sessions.
I know things can be difficult but you don’t need to struggle alone, because I'm here to help. As a qualified therapist, my mission is to help you to overcome your fears and doubts and realise what you are truly capable of. I offer a friendly and confidential one-to-one counselling service supporting adults, young people, and children with a variety of emotional, mental, and physical issues. I will be empathic, honest, and non-judgemental during our sessions.
Women's Issues Counsellors
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.