Female Counselling in Alnwick, ENG
When it seems like there's nowhere for you to turn; when you feel like you are heading for "rock-bottom" ; you have hit crisis point, or you feel you have lost your direction, no matter what the reason, talking to a counsellor can help you to find your way through your struggle; a way that is right for you.
When it seems like there's nowhere for you to turn; when you feel like you are heading for "rock-bottom" ; you have hit crisis point, or you feel you have lost your direction, no matter what the reason, talking to a counsellor can help you to find your way through your struggle; a way that is right for you.
I am an experienced and UKCP accredited counsellor and also a registered practitioner of the Institute of Brain Working Recursive Therapy. I work integratively with both talking therapy and BWRT as appropriate to help you deal with a range of mental health issues and things that are holding you back or that you want to change. Although we may be working with serious issues, my approach is always warm, friendly and welcoming. You will soon feel at ease. I aim to help you make a positive difference to your life, allowing you to overcome issues that affect your personal well-being and happiness.
I am an experienced and UKCP accredited counsellor and also a registered practitioner of the Institute of Brain Working Recursive Therapy. I work integratively with both talking therapy and BWRT as appropriate to help you deal with a range of mental health issues and things that are holding you back or that you want to change. Although we may be working with serious issues, my approach is always warm, friendly and welcoming. You will soon feel at ease. I aim to help you make a positive difference to your life, allowing you to overcome issues that affect your personal well-being and happiness.
Do you believe that ‘you just have to get on with it’, but you’re finding it hard? Are you struggling with an issue at the moment or troubled by a situation in your past? Feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed, defeated or 'stuck'? If you need someone to listen to you empathically and without judgement so that you can make sense of what is happening in your life, I can provide a safe place to support you to feel empowered to make positive changes in your life.
Do you believe that ‘you just have to get on with it’, but you’re finding it hard? Are you struggling with an issue at the moment or troubled by a situation in your past? Feeling sad, anxious, overwhelmed, defeated or 'stuck'? If you need someone to listen to you empathically and without judgement so that you can make sense of what is happening in your life, I can provide a safe place to support you to feel empowered to make positive changes in your life.
Taking the first step to finding help can be difficult and confusing. I offer a discrete and compassionate service for individuals wishing to seek professional support and advice for a wide range of mental health issues. We start with a comprehensive assessment and devise a plan for treatment based on your individual needs.
Taking the first step to finding help can be difficult and confusing. I offer a discrete and compassionate service for individuals wishing to seek professional support and advice for a wide range of mental health issues. We start with a comprehensive assessment and devise a plan for treatment based on your individual needs.
My Family Psychologist
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alnwick NE66
My work is to empower you to understand and manage your own and your family's psychological wellbeing. From initial confusion and hopelessness the end game is enlightenment and clarity. I rely on data, clear aims, objectives, and objective measurement.
My work is to empower you to understand and manage your own and your family's psychological wellbeing. From initial confusion and hopelessness the end game is enlightenment and clarity. I rely on data, clear aims, objectives, and objective measurement.
I am highly qualified & experienced psychotherapist who has an ability to provide relaxed & safe environment for a client to explore their issues. Being an integrative psychotherapist I use different therapeutic models e.g TA, CBT etc according to the needs of my clients. I have an extensive experience in helping with a wide range of areas including anxiety, depression, work related issue, trauma, bereavement etc. I can help you to be more self aware so that you can have more clarity about your needs, how to fulfil them and move on with your life. I offer evening, weekend appointments & also provide video counselling.
I am highly qualified & experienced psychotherapist who has an ability to provide relaxed & safe environment for a client to explore their issues. Being an integrative psychotherapist I use different therapeutic models e.g TA, CBT etc according to the needs of my clients. I have an extensive experience in helping with a wide range of areas including anxiety, depression, work related issue, trauma, bereavement etc. I can help you to be more self aware so that you can have more clarity about your needs, how to fulfil them and move on with your life. I offer evening, weekend appointments & also provide video counselling.
I am BACP Accredited integrative psychotherapist working with adults and couples. I and also a EMDR Therapist and Couples Counsellor and regularlywork with neurodiversity. I provide a free initial short call service to get more information regarding the presenting issue. Integrative means that I have many tools and can adapt my style to meet my clients needs. EMDR can help with trauma, phobias and anxiety and I work with Couples to help with communication and better relationships. I work online and face to face.
I am BACP Accredited integrative psychotherapist working with adults and couples. I and also a EMDR Therapist and Couples Counsellor and regularlywork with neurodiversity. I provide a free initial short call service to get more information regarding the presenting issue. Integrative means that I have many tools and can adapt my style to meet my clients needs. EMDR can help with trauma, phobias and anxiety and I work with Couples to help with communication and better relationships. I work online and face to face.
Are you looking for CBT, EMDR or acceptance and commitment therapy? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, symptoms of trauma (PTSD) or adjustment to physical health problems? Or perhaps you feel stuck and feel life has lost some meaning for you. I can help you understand why you feel this way and help you learn new coping skills to move forwards. Over the years, I have helped many people reach their goals, heal from trauma and overcome their difficulties. Making changes can be hard but improving our well being and truly connecting with the important things in life can make us feel fulfilled and increase satisfaction.
Are you looking for CBT, EMDR or acceptance and commitment therapy? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, symptoms of trauma (PTSD) or adjustment to physical health problems? Or perhaps you feel stuck and feel life has lost some meaning for you. I can help you understand why you feel this way and help you learn new coping skills to move forwards. Over the years, I have helped many people reach their goals, heal from trauma and overcome their difficulties. Making changes can be hard but improving our well being and truly connecting with the important things in life can make us feel fulfilled and increase satisfaction.
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With over 25 years of qualified experience as a Clinical Psychologist, I have treated a wide range of difficulties. Whether you're dealing with professional burn out or mental health issues, my career has been about helping people with all kinds of challenges. These include anxiety and panic; depression; health anxiety; intrusive thoughts, obsessive compulsive disorder; work stress/burn out; personal stress; adjustment to life transitions; coping with chronic illness; relationship issues; bereavement and loss; emotional regulation, self-esteem issues as well as others.
With over 25 years of qualified experience as a Clinical Psychologist, I have treated a wide range of difficulties. Whether you're dealing with professional burn out or mental health issues, my career has been about helping people with all kinds of challenges. These include anxiety and panic; depression; health anxiety; intrusive thoughts, obsessive compulsive disorder; work stress/burn out; personal stress; adjustment to life transitions; coping with chronic illness; relationship issues; bereavement and loss; emotional regulation, self-esteem issues as well as others.
Often children’s emotions overwhelm them and they need a space & time to express them safely. Child Psychotherapy helps a child or young person explore & make sense of their reactions to a situation, event or internal struggle. This can be associated to worries about a range of difficulties including: family breakdown, transition, loss & bereavement, peer & sibling relationships, anxiety & depression.
Often children’s emotions overwhelm them and they need a space & time to express them safely. Child Psychotherapy helps a child or young person explore & make sense of their reactions to a situation, event or internal struggle. This can be associated to worries about a range of difficulties including: family breakdown, transition, loss & bereavement, peer & sibling relationships, anxiety & depression.
I am an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist with Transactional Analysis as my core model working with individuals and couples across genders and orientations. I practice in English and Greek. I work with a range of issues including trauma, stress, issues of identity and existential concerns, life transitions such as immigration, separations, divorce, parenthood, career changes as well as losses, eating and body image issues, relationship difficulties, domestic abuse and explorations of identity and self-actualisation. I am existentially minded and use a range of approaches tailored to the individual in support of their goals.
I am an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist with Transactional Analysis as my core model working with individuals and couples across genders and orientations. I practice in English and Greek. I work with a range of issues including trauma, stress, issues of identity and existential concerns, life transitions such as immigration, separations, divorce, parenthood, career changes as well as losses, eating and body image issues, relationship difficulties, domestic abuse and explorations of identity and self-actualisation. I am existentially minded and use a range of approaches tailored to the individual in support of their goals.
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My approach to CBT is humanistic, it is blended, which I believe allows for a custom treatment plan to suit your needs, your goal, address your issues and leaving therapy with a wide range of new tools and coping mechanisms. As well as CBT, I bring elements of Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as Art Therapy. My experience allows me to support adults, young people and children struggling with all types anxiety and depressive disorders, including, social anxiety, health anxiety, low self esteem, OCD, Bi Polar, Borderline Personality Disorder and grief.
My approach to CBT is humanistic, it is blended, which I believe allows for a custom treatment plan to suit your needs, your goal, address your issues and leaving therapy with a wide range of new tools and coping mechanisms. As well as CBT, I bring elements of Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as Art Therapy. My experience allows me to support adults, young people and children struggling with all types anxiety and depressive disorders, including, social anxiety, health anxiety, low self esteem, OCD, Bi Polar, Borderline Personality Disorder and grief.
Feeling stuck, struggling with depression, crippling anxiety, trauma history? You are not broken! Psychological suffering is part of our human condition. I am inviting you on a journey to recovery. Together we will make senses of your history, find and treat the roots of your mental health difficulties, to allow you to live a fulfilling life.
Feeling stuck, struggling with depression, crippling anxiety, trauma history? You are not broken! Psychological suffering is part of our human condition. I am inviting you on a journey to recovery. Together we will make senses of your history, find and treat the roots of your mental health difficulties, to allow you to live a fulfilling life.
About me, I am a qualified child and Adult Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience working with mental health. I am very passionate about CBT and the changes it can make to peoples lives. Initially, I trained as a Mental Health Nurse and after a number of years in the NHS, I then worked for 10 years with Cumbia Police providing therapy within the Occupational Health Department. It was there that I trained as a CBT therapist. I have now built up a successful private practice and have the privilege of working with a variety of clients of all ages.
About me, I am a qualified child and Adult Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience working with mental health. I am very passionate about CBT and the changes it can make to peoples lives. Initially, I trained as a Mental Health Nurse and after a number of years in the NHS, I then worked for 10 years with Cumbia Police providing therapy within the Occupational Health Department. It was there that I trained as a CBT therapist. I have now built up a successful private practice and have the privilege of working with a variety of clients of all ages.
While there is so much joy in getting to know ourselves deeply and authentically, living as a queer and/or transgender person in this world is not always easy. I specialise in gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity. I work with adults and older adolescents who are LGBTQIA+/gender non-conforming, or questioning their identities. I also specialise in trauma recovery, treating healthcare professionals, and working with English speaking immigrants. I work from multiple affirming perspectives, including Health at Every Size, neurodivergence affirming, disability affirming, and fat-positive perspectives.
While there is so much joy in getting to know ourselves deeply and authentically, living as a queer and/or transgender person in this world is not always easy. I specialise in gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity. I work with adults and older adolescents who are LGBTQIA+/gender non-conforming, or questioning their identities. I also specialise in trauma recovery, treating healthcare professionals, and working with English speaking immigrants. I work from multiple affirming perspectives, including Health at Every Size, neurodivergence affirming, disability affirming, and fat-positive perspectives.
Are you a new parent experiencing intrusive thoughts? Or mood swings which worry you? Perhaps you feel hate for your partner, or are full of regret. Are past events affecting how you cope with life today? Maybe patterns are repeating in your relationships. Alternatively past events may be very alive in your mind & may need to be processed with an experienced professional. If you need a place to be heard; to express yourself & explore difficulties then I can help you. We can explore & think about how your past may be affecting your present. I have a relational approach & will help you move forwards by understanding yourself better.
Are you a new parent experiencing intrusive thoughts? Or mood swings which worry you? Perhaps you feel hate for your partner, or are full of regret. Are past events affecting how you cope with life today? Maybe patterns are repeating in your relationships. Alternatively past events may be very alive in your mind & may need to be processed with an experienced professional. If you need a place to be heard; to express yourself & explore difficulties then I can help you. We can explore & think about how your past may be affecting your present. I have a relational approach & will help you move forwards by understanding yourself better.
Dr Beata (Bea) Michalska
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Edinburgh EH6 (Online Only)
For the past ten years I have been helping individuals, couples and families with mental health difficulties. My professional journey includes over 8 years of NHS practice, big chunk of it dedicated to helping those on psychiatric wards. Now I work mainly in my private practice. Typical problems that I have experience treating include depression, anxiety, OCD, adjustment difficulties, trauma/PTSD, stress and relationship difficulties. I see psychotherapy as a personal journey, a chance to get to know yourself better, a safe space to explore and to grow. My interests lie in a human, in embodied experience and in the process.
For the past ten years I have been helping individuals, couples and families with mental health difficulties. My professional journey includes over 8 years of NHS practice, big chunk of it dedicated to helping those on psychiatric wards. Now I work mainly in my private practice. Typical problems that I have experience treating include depression, anxiety, OCD, adjustment difficulties, trauma/PTSD, stress and relationship difficulties. I see psychotherapy as a personal journey, a chance to get to know yourself better, a safe space to explore and to grow. My interests lie in a human, in embodied experience and in the process.
Mind Matters - Joanne E Phimister
Counsellor, MCOSCA
Verified Verified
Dunfermline KY12 (Online Only)
My name is Joanne and I am a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Group Work Therapist. I offer a range of services including online counselling, online CBT and telephone counselling to help you on your journey to mental wellness. I am a skilled, warm and empathetic practitioner with a keen interest in personal development in the field of CBT and all modalities of psychotherapy. I pride myself on the relationships I build with my clients which forms the basis of the work we are able to achieve together.
My name is Joanne and I am a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Group Work Therapist. I offer a range of services including online counselling, online CBT and telephone counselling to help you on your journey to mental wellness. I am a skilled, warm and empathetic practitioner with a keen interest in personal development in the field of CBT and all modalities of psychotherapy. I pride myself on the relationships I build with my clients which forms the basis of the work we are able to achieve together.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, life-transitions & relationship difficulties. Whatever your concerns, I believe that therapy can be an important tool in helping us to understand our thoughts, feelings, choices & experiences better. When we can do this, we are better equipped to make the choices that are right for us & to live in more satisfying ways. If you are struggling with something in your life, talking it through in a confidential space with a highly trained & experienced listener can help make sense of problems, offer new perspectives & build coping skills.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, life-transitions & relationship difficulties. Whatever your concerns, I believe that therapy can be an important tool in helping us to understand our thoughts, feelings, choices & experiences better. When we can do this, we are better equipped to make the choices that are right for us & to live in more satisfying ways. If you are struggling with something in your life, talking it through in a confidential space with a highly trained & experienced listener can help make sense of problems, offer new perspectives & build coping skills.
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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.