Feminist Counselling in Barnet
Is anxiety, self-critical or negative looping thoughts interfering with your daily life? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed, or are you feeling nothing at all and have a sensation of numbness? Do you find yourself either shying away from people or drawn into people-pleasing? Are your experiences in the past getting in the way of what you want in the now? Are you trying to recover from the impact of an abusive relationship? Are you in a life transition, grappling with chronic illness or grief?
Is anxiety, self-critical or negative looping thoughts interfering with your daily life? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed, or are you feeling nothing at all and have a sensation of numbness? Do you find yourself either shying away from people or drawn into people-pleasing? Are your experiences in the past getting in the way of what you want in the now? Are you trying to recover from the impact of an abusive relationship? Are you in a life transition, grappling with chronic illness or grief?
I am an integrative and relational psychotherapeutic counsellor. This means that I believe the relationship between my client and myself is the most important, and healing agent for change. Working in an integrative way means that I draw from a range of theories to best suit my clients. Therapy is not one size fits all, we are all unique and I work with this in mind. I offer a safe space, warmth and non judgement for clients to explore their concerns, while working collaboratively with them. I work holistically with clients and recognise the importance of including mind, body and spirit.
I am an integrative and relational psychotherapeutic counsellor. This means that I believe the relationship between my client and myself is the most important, and healing agent for change. Working in an integrative way means that I draw from a range of theories to best suit my clients. Therapy is not one size fits all, we are all unique and I work with this in mind. I offer a safe space, warmth and non judgement for clients to explore their concerns, while working collaboratively with them. I work holistically with clients and recognise the importance of including mind, body and spirit.
My therapeutic approach is relational, warm and trauma-informed, and my focus is on creating a space where we can venture into the roots of what is going on for you. Whether this is a current feeling of overwhelm, anxiety, distress or a deeper, quieter sense of stuckness, fear or grief that needs some attention, I will work with you to cultivate a space in which you feel safe to explore that. I will guide you gently in our sessions, but be led by what feels safe and most important for you. I will pay attention to what is happening for you during our sessions by bringing attention to the body and allowing that to tell us something.
My therapeutic approach is relational, warm and trauma-informed, and my focus is on creating a space where we can venture into the roots of what is going on for you. Whether this is a current feeling of overwhelm, anxiety, distress or a deeper, quieter sense of stuckness, fear or grief that needs some attention, I will work with you to cultivate a space in which you feel safe to explore that. I will guide you gently in our sessions, but be led by what feels safe and most important for you. I will pay attention to what is happening for you during our sessions by bringing attention to the body and allowing that to tell us something.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression or lack of self-confidence? Are you struggling with relationships or difficult events in your life? Do you feel stuck on things that happened in the past? Seeking therapy is a brave choice and a responsible thing to do. By choosing to explore what’s troubling you, you are taking a positive step in getting unstuck. Therapy can be hard work, but it is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and others in your life, explore and let go of the things that are no longer serving you and feel empower to live a more fulfilling life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression or lack of self-confidence? Are you struggling with relationships or difficult events in your life? Do you feel stuck on things that happened in the past? Seeking therapy is a brave choice and a responsible thing to do. By choosing to explore what’s troubling you, you are taking a positive step in getting unstuck. Therapy can be hard work, but it is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and others in your life, explore and let go of the things that are no longer serving you and feel empower to live a more fulfilling life.
Are you facing difficulties in life? Our experiences can make us pessimistic, assume the worst, be constantly worried about the past repeating itself and anxious about the future. Sometimes it can feel there’s no way out. It doesn’t have to be this way, you can change the way you think, in turn changing your outcomes, interactions, behaviours, and experiences. Well done for taking the first step to go to therapy, the next step is choosing the right therapist. I can help you explore your thoughts, where they stem from, work with you to build resiliency, healthy habits and help you achieve your therapy goals.
Are you facing difficulties in life? Our experiences can make us pessimistic, assume the worst, be constantly worried about the past repeating itself and anxious about the future. Sometimes it can feel there’s no way out. It doesn’t have to be this way, you can change the way you think, in turn changing your outcomes, interactions, behaviours, and experiences. Well done for taking the first step to go to therapy, the next step is choosing the right therapist. I can help you explore your thoughts, where they stem from, work with you to build resiliency, healthy habits and help you achieve your therapy goals.
As a psychologist and mindful eating therapist, I can help you cultivate a healthy and peaceful relationship with food and your body through mindful eating practices. I create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your unique relationship with food. We'll work together to build body acceptance and develop healthy eating habits. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have to help you decide if mindful eating therapy is right for you. My practice is flexible and confidential, allowing you to explore your concerns at your own pace.
As a psychologist and mindful eating therapist, I can help you cultivate a healthy and peaceful relationship with food and your body through mindful eating practices. I create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to explore your unique relationship with food. We'll work together to build body acceptance and develop healthy eating habits. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have to help you decide if mindful eating therapy is right for you. My practice is flexible and confidential, allowing you to explore your concerns at your own pace.
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I am a trans and nonbinary ally and a feminist.
We're living through a strange and uncertain time. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you're continuing on your journey with self-exploration, know that I am available to support you and that change is possible. In my counselling practice, I believe in the transformative potential within each individual. I offer a safe haven for exploration and creative self-discovery. Whether you're navigating through challenges or seeking personal growth, I will accompany you on your journey. I embrace all aspects of your experience – whether it's distress, confusion, or pain, as well as joy, love, and self-acceptance.
I am a trans and nonbinary ally and a feminist.
We're living through a strange and uncertain time. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you're continuing on your journey with self-exploration, know that I am available to support you and that change is possible. In my counselling practice, I believe in the transformative potential within each individual. I offer a safe haven for exploration and creative self-discovery. Whether you're navigating through challenges or seeking personal growth, I will accompany you on your journey. I embrace all aspects of your experience – whether it's distress, confusion, or pain, as well as joy, love, and self-acceptance.
My work is intersectional, feminist and LGBTQ+ affirmative.
Just Human Therapy is a humanist, feminist, LGBTQ+ affirming online counselling service based in Scotland. Going to therapy can feel tough, so I aim to make it as approachable as possible. Often this isn't a quick fix, but an explorative, collaborative process to come back to who you are and what you need. If you're struggling with low mood, lingering trauma affects, or obsessive worry, I can support your steps forward.
My work is intersectional, feminist and LGBTQ+ affirmative.
Just Human Therapy is a humanist, feminist, LGBTQ+ affirming online counselling service based in Scotland. Going to therapy can feel tough, so I aim to make it as approachable as possible. Often this isn't a quick fix, but an explorative, collaborative process to come back to who you are and what you need. If you're struggling with low mood, lingering trauma affects, or obsessive worry, I can support your steps forward.
I am an integrative therapist. I work with clients on a range of emotional and relational experiences, including abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, gender, isolation, loss, relational trauma, relationships, self-harm, sex, sexuality, stress, and trauma. Some of the approaches I draw from include attachment theory, body psychotherapy, existential, feminist therapy, person-centred, psychodynamic, queer theory and relational psychoanalysis.
I am an integrative therapist. I work with clients on a range of emotional and relational experiences, including abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, gender, isolation, loss, relational trauma, relationships, self-harm, sex, sexuality, stress, and trauma. Some of the approaches I draw from include attachment theory, body psychotherapy, existential, feminist therapy, person-centred, psychodynamic, queer theory and relational psychoanalysis.
Luisa Boada Bayona
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London NW5 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Luisa (she/they), a clinical psychologist with significant experience and expertise in integrating psychodynamic, trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+, and feminist approaches in my practice. Over the past decade, I have worked with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and conditions in Bogota, New York, and London, gaining valuable insights from diverse settings including psychiatric hospitals, after-school programmes, psychosocial trauma, gender-based violence, immigration-related emotional reactions, and more.
Hello, I'm Luisa (she/they), a clinical psychologist with significant experience and expertise in integrating psychodynamic, trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+, and feminist approaches in my practice. Over the past decade, I have worked with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and conditions in Bogota, New York, and London, gaining valuable insights from diverse settings including psychiatric hospitals, after-school programmes, psychosocial trauma, gender-based violence, immigration-related emotional reactions, and more.
The aim of my feminist therapy is for you to feel heard, held, understood & respected; to empower you with resources and ways to manage life so that you can find connection & fulfilment.
You may be feeling overwhelmed & disconnected in your relationships & work, &/or experiencing anxiety & despair about the state of the world - the climate crisis, the political landscape, the “never enough” of grind culture capitalism, the multitude of oppressive systems that plague us (racism, cisheteropatriarchy etc). I’ve been practicing for 15 years & find it especially rewarding working with those who are highly sensitive, empathic, artists, activists, queer, non monogamous, those struggling with a dysregulated nervous system, anxious attachment, poor boundaries & people pleasing. I work somatically alongside talk therapy.
The aim of my feminist therapy is for you to feel heard, held, understood & respected; to empower you with resources and ways to manage life so that you can find connection & fulfilment.
You may be feeling overwhelmed & disconnected in your relationships & work, &/or experiencing anxiety & despair about the state of the world - the climate crisis, the political landscape, the “never enough” of grind culture capitalism, the multitude of oppressive systems that plague us (racism, cisheteropatriarchy etc). I’ve been practicing for 15 years & find it especially rewarding working with those who are highly sensitive, empathic, artists, activists, queer, non monogamous, those struggling with a dysregulated nervous system, anxious attachment, poor boundaries & people pleasing. I work somatically alongside talk therapy.
My work is informed by queer and feminist frameworks aimed at observing the broader cultural, social and political nuances of each experience.
I'm a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with a LGBTQIA+ practice working with individuals, relationships and groups in Central London and Online. People seek counselling for many reasons - You might be struggling with anxiety and depression or challenging life events that left you feeling disconnected from yourself, your partner(s), or the world. Or you might be wanting to explore your gender/sexual identities experiences in a non-judgemental, safe space. Whilst all emotions are natural expressions of our human nature, traumatic events and systemic issues can be destabilising, leaving us feeling hopeless and stuck in a place of hurting.
My work is informed by queer and feminist frameworks aimed at observing the broader cultural, social and political nuances of each experience.
I'm a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with a LGBTQIA+ practice working with individuals, relationships and groups in Central London and Online. People seek counselling for many reasons - You might be struggling with anxiety and depression or challenging life events that left you feeling disconnected from yourself, your partner(s), or the world. Or you might be wanting to explore your gender/sexual identities experiences in a non-judgemental, safe space. Whilst all emotions are natural expressions of our human nature, traumatic events and systemic issues can be destabilising, leaving us feeling hopeless and stuck in a place of hurting.
Myself and the Associates I work with draw on different therapeutic modalities to help you develop insight into your experiences, these may include: Psychodynamic, attachment theory, black feminist concepts, compassion-focussed therapy (CFT), sensorimotor psychotherapy, EMDR, CBT, family, systemic and narrative approaches.
Hello, I am Dr Rima Lamba. I'm a feminist counselling psychologist with an interest in the unique experiences of women from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. I work closely with women who have struggled with self esteem & identity, relationship issues, difficulties in motherhood, life transitions, attachment and early trauma, and transgenerational trauma. I am particularly interested in the structural power differences that impact people, so I work closely on issues to do with patriarchy, race, culture and more. I also work with a team of therapists who can support clients, including adult families.
Myself and the Associates I work with draw on different therapeutic modalities to help you develop insight into your experiences, these may include: Psychodynamic, attachment theory, black feminist concepts, compassion-focussed therapy (CFT), sensorimotor psychotherapy, EMDR, CBT, family, systemic and narrative approaches.
Hello, I am Dr Rima Lamba. I'm a feminist counselling psychologist with an interest in the unique experiences of women from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. I work closely with women who have struggled with self esteem & identity, relationship issues, difficulties in motherhood, life transitions, attachment and early trauma, and transgenerational trauma. I am particularly interested in the structural power differences that impact people, so I work closely on issues to do with patriarchy, race, culture and more. I also work with a team of therapists who can support clients, including adult families.
Effy Westenra
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
London E8 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a mixture of exploration, insight and gentle challenge to help those I work with understand their lives and interpersonal worlds in greater depth. I draw from a range of perspectives, including contemporary relational psychoanalysis and practical here-and-now interventions, to help couples and individuals identify and grapple with longstanding struggles and patterns they don’t want to keep repeating.
I offer a mixture of exploration, insight and gentle challenge to help those I work with understand their lives and interpersonal worlds in greater depth. I draw from a range of perspectives, including contemporary relational psychoanalysis and practical here-and-now interventions, to help couples and individuals identify and grapple with longstanding struggles and patterns they don’t want to keep repeating.
Debbie Clements MA. Gender, LGBT+, Relational.
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
London EC2A (Online Only)
10+ years in practice (25years mental health support). Are you coming out/transitioning? Navigating polyamory/non monogamy? Queer? LGBT+? Questioning? When we're unable to safely be our authentic selves we experience poor mental health and may suffer with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. You'll find a confidential, exploratory, listening space welcoming of diversity so you can relax and get on with addressing what's going on for you.
10+ years in practice (25years mental health support). Are you coming out/transitioning? Navigating polyamory/non monogamy? Queer? LGBT+? Questioning? When we're unable to safely be our authentic selves we experience poor mental health and may suffer with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. You'll find a confidential, exploratory, listening space welcoming of diversity so you can relax and get on with addressing what's going on for you.
Therapy might in some ways feel like a typical conversation with a good friend, but the type of questions asked are curious, sometimes challenging, sometimes even playful! we work with what is present for you; untangling the past in the present. Although having a goal and structure can be important, ultimately having a better understanding of yourself and your relationship with others is paramount.
Therapy might in some ways feel like a typical conversation with a good friend, but the type of questions asked are curious, sometimes challenging, sometimes even playful! we work with what is present for you; untangling the past in the present. Although having a goal and structure can be important, ultimately having a better understanding of yourself and your relationship with others is paramount.
I am an integrative humanistic therapist offering one-to-one sessions for adults. With years of experience in navigating the mental health sector, I have helped numerous people advocate for themselves, make sense of confusing labels, explore difficulties, and reconnect with their agency in challenging situations. My advice for someone looking to work with a counselor is to find an ally who will support you without losing sight of your strength to weather the storm. I offer this allyship by working collaboratively, and I encourage you to reach out no matter where you are in your journey.
I am an integrative humanistic therapist offering one-to-one sessions for adults. With years of experience in navigating the mental health sector, I have helped numerous people advocate for themselves, make sense of confusing labels, explore difficulties, and reconnect with their agency in challenging situations. My advice for someone looking to work with a counselor is to find an ally who will support you without losing sight of your strength to weather the storm. I offer this allyship by working collaboratively, and I encourage you to reach out no matter where you are in your journey.
My goal during every one of our therapy sessions, is to give you the space and support to be able to think your way through your concerns. We will build on your understanding, self-awareness and general wellbeing to empower you to find the solutions that work best for you. This world is certainly complicated at times, but a lot smoother with the right support around you.
My goal during every one of our therapy sessions, is to give you the space and support to be able to think your way through your concerns. We will build on your understanding, self-awareness and general wellbeing to empower you to find the solutions that work best for you. This world is certainly complicated at times, but a lot smoother with the right support around you.
I have limited availability for in-person sessions. We work within a structured integrative framework. You will describe and specify the areas you’d like to work on from your initial assessment. I will formalise a treatment plan, which will be communicated throughout, whilst sharing homework and other resources I see will enhance your progress. Our work is to understand who you are and to own your personal power enough to start leading and transforming your relationships with yourself and those around you. Working towards a goal can help with self-esteem and self-development as you can map and develop while seeing progress.
I have limited availability for in-person sessions. We work within a structured integrative framework. You will describe and specify the areas you’d like to work on from your initial assessment. I will formalise a treatment plan, which will be communicated throughout, whilst sharing homework and other resources I see will enhance your progress. Our work is to understand who you are and to own your personal power enough to start leading and transforming your relationships with yourself and those around you. Working towards a goal can help with self-esteem and self-development as you can map and develop while seeing progress.
My name is Roxanne Haydon, I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor. I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and currently working at Hackney Therapy Centre in Hackney and online. I believe everyone should have the chance to receive therapeutic support. Whether it’s for something specific or you want to make changes in your life in a more general way, integrative therapy and counselling can offer a safe space for you to review your where are currently, explore why you feel this way and where you would like to go next.
My name is Roxanne Haydon, I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor. I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and currently working at Hackney Therapy Centre in Hackney and online. I believe everyone should have the chance to receive therapeutic support. Whether it’s for something specific or you want to make changes in your life in a more general way, integrative therapy and counselling can offer a safe space for you to review your where are currently, explore why you feel this way and where you would like to go next.
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Feminist Counsellors
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.