Female Counselling in Billingham, ENG

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Cheryl Fenech-Soler
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Billingham TS22
My name is Cheryl, I understand how hard it can be to reach out and ask for support. As you are reading this, you may be at a point in your life where you are finding things difficult and not sure how to make the changes needed to achieve the life you wish to live. Worries such as health, relationship or work, a bereavement, struggling to cope with change or feeling alone. Therapy can help with this and with so much more. I offer a warm, nurturing, non judgemental, confidential, safe space. This is the first step along your journey towards making those changes, learning how to improve your emotional wellbeing, understanding your
My name is Cheryl, I understand how hard it can be to reach out and ask for support. As you are reading this, you may be at a point in your life where you are finding things difficult and not sure how to make the changes needed to achieve the life you wish to live. Worries such as health, relationship or work, a bereavement, struggling to cope with change or feeling alone. Therapy can help with this and with so much more. I offer a warm, nurturing, non judgemental, confidential, safe space. This is the first step along your journey towards making those changes, learning how to improve your emotional wellbeing, understanding your
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Cheryl Parkes
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Billingham TS23
Hello, and welcome. I am an BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) Accredited Counsellor. I specialise in Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Panic, Low Self-Esteem, Oncology, End of Life and Grief.
Hello, and welcome. I am an BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) Accredited Counsellor. I specialise in Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Panic, Low Self-Esteem, Oncology, End of Life and Grief.
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Amanda Jane Wilkinson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Billingham TS23
Hello, I’m Amanda Wilkinson. I’m a therapist and jointly own a non profit making therapy company. I am experienced in working with Autism and relational trauma. I work with children, adults, families and organisations. I am a parent of four children and have a lived experience of parenting children who are neurodivergent. I have over 26 years of experience personally and professionally of different neurological conditions. I work with families who have adopted and looked after children, as well as birth families and individuals. I am NVR trained and work with groups and individuals where there is child to parent violence.
Hello, I’m Amanda Wilkinson. I’m a therapist and jointly own a non profit making therapy company. I am experienced in working with Autism and relational trauma. I work with children, adults, families and organisations. I am a parent of four children and have a lived experience of parenting children who are neurodivergent. I have over 26 years of experience personally and professionally of different neurological conditions. I work with families who have adopted and looked after children, as well as birth families and individuals. I am NVR trained and work with groups and individuals where there is child to parent violence.
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Helen Farrell Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Billingham TS22
Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor supporting Children & Adults. I offer a warm empathic approach to counselling. I am here to listen in a very non-judgemental way and to support you to find your inner strengths to make changes or understand why you may feel a certain way right now. When supporting children I offer them play therapy, story telling, creative work and talk to help them express their feelings. I work to the BACP ethics and guidelines and offer you a safe, confidential space. The space and time is yours to explore and reflect on your past or what's going on right now for you.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor supporting Children & Adults. I offer a warm empathic approach to counselling. I am here to listen in a very non-judgemental way and to support you to find your inner strengths to make changes or understand why you may feel a certain way right now. When supporting children I offer them play therapy, story telling, creative work and talk to help them express their feelings. I work to the BACP ethics and guidelines and offer you a safe, confidential space. The space and time is yours to explore and reflect on your past or what's going on right now for you.
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Lucy Thornton
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Billingham TS22
Hi, I am a registered accredited (UKCP) Psychotherapist & Counsellor and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. All my clients are unique, and so is my approach to therapy. I utilise a humanistic and integrated approach, which means I tailor my techniques to fit the individual needs of each of my clients. This approach ensures a holistic and compassionate therapeutic experience that promotes personal growth and emotional well-being. Addressing the emotional, mental, and relational aspects of each of my clients.
Hi, I am a registered accredited (UKCP) Psychotherapist & Counsellor and have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. All my clients are unique, and so is my approach to therapy. I utilise a humanistic and integrated approach, which means I tailor my techniques to fit the individual needs of each of my clients. This approach ensures a holistic and compassionate therapeutic experience that promotes personal growth and emotional well-being. Addressing the emotional, mental, and relational aspects of each of my clients.
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Kristen Brown
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Billingham TS22
Hi! I’m Kristen; a UKCP accredited Psychotherapist based in Stockton-On-Tees. My office is wheelchair accessible, vibrant and welcoming. I am experienced in working with both children and adults and I am qualified to work with a range of difficulties. My specialities include: neurodiversity, attachment, trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence and disability/chronic illness.
Hi! I’m Kristen; a UKCP accredited Psychotherapist based in Stockton-On-Tees. My office is wheelchair accessible, vibrant and welcoming. I am experienced in working with both children and adults and I am qualified to work with a range of difficulties. My specialities include: neurodiversity, attachment, trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence and disability/chronic illness.
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Claire L Taylor
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Billingham TS22
Life doesn't always go to plan and sometimes we may feel the need for some extra support or perhaps there has always been that nagging feeling that things could be better and you could feel better about life. Talking to a third party who does not know you can be daunting, and sometimes it can be difficult to trust. Taking that first step can be a real leap of faith, and could set you on a path to gaining a better understanding of yourself and how you navigate certain circumstances and situations. It took me years to take that leap of faith and once trust was established it helped me make more sense out of my life and experiences.
Life doesn't always go to plan and sometimes we may feel the need for some extra support or perhaps there has always been that nagging feeling that things could be better and you could feel better about life. Talking to a third party who does not know you can be daunting, and sometimes it can be difficult to trust. Taking that first step can be a real leap of faith, and could set you on a path to gaining a better understanding of yourself and how you navigate certain circumstances and situations. It took me years to take that leap of faith and once trust was established it helped me make more sense out of my life and experiences.
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STEP a DAY Counselling Services Ltd
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Billingham TS22
Are you going through bereavement, loss, bullying, stress at work or at home? Maybe life hasn't panned out the way you thought it would or maybe you are feeling anxious, flat or angry and however hard you try, it just will not shift. Talking it all through in a safe and confidential space can help you with life challenges and difficulties you are facing. You are not alone and you don’t have to remain silent anymore, I am here to listen and to help you cope.
Are you going through bereavement, loss, bullying, stress at work or at home? Maybe life hasn't panned out the way you thought it would or maybe you are feeling anxious, flat or angry and however hard you try, it just will not shift. Talking it all through in a safe and confidential space can help you with life challenges and difficulties you are facing. You are not alone and you don’t have to remain silent anymore, I am here to listen and to help you cope.
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Amy Robson
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham DH1  (Online Only)
It takes courage to be reflective about ourselves and consider the things that might be getting in our way. Finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. I’m Amy, a humanistic and integrative Psychotherapist. Whatever has brought you here, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, changes to your identity or other stumbling blocks in life; our co-created relationship could be the catalyst for change you’re looking for.
It takes courage to be reflective about ourselves and consider the things that might be getting in our way. Finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. I’m Amy, a humanistic and integrative Psychotherapist. Whatever has brought you here, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, changes to your identity or other stumbling blocks in life; our co-created relationship could be the catalyst for change you’re looking for.
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Nicola Jones Counselling and CBT
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Middlesbrough TS1
I am a fully qualified and experienced Counsellor, Psychological Therapist and High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Supervisor. Often individuals will seek therapy because they feel unable to cope with the stresses of life or adjusting to a big change, not like 'their old self', isolated from others, worried or lost or just needing someone to listen. My role is to work together with individuals to make sense of what is happening for them and provide opportunities for change in away that they feel is appropriate and achievable at their own pace, within a private and confidential setting.
I am a fully qualified and experienced Counsellor, Psychological Therapist and High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Supervisor. Often individuals will seek therapy because they feel unable to cope with the stresses of life or adjusting to a big change, not like 'their old self', isolated from others, worried or lost or just needing someone to listen. My role is to work together with individuals to make sense of what is happening for them and provide opportunities for change in away that they feel is appropriate and achievable at their own pace, within a private and confidential setting.
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Jo Weir
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Middlesbrough TS5
I consider myself to be an integrative therapist drawing from different modalities to provide a bespoke pathway to the clients needs as each journey is completely individual. I provide a trusted, supportive and safe space for the client (s) to heard and explored. When working with couples I acknowledge every relationship is unique, as are the individuals in the partnership. I work with issues such as ineffective communication, escalating arguments, infidelity, loss of intimacy, the impact of a loss of a child has on a relationship, coping with a separation or divorce and co dependency.
I consider myself to be an integrative therapist drawing from different modalities to provide a bespoke pathway to the clients needs as each journey is completely individual. I provide a trusted, supportive and safe space for the client (s) to heard and explored. When working with couples I acknowledge every relationship is unique, as are the individuals in the partnership. I work with issues such as ineffective communication, escalating arguments, infidelity, loss of intimacy, the impact of a loss of a child has on a relationship, coping with a separation or divorce and co dependency.
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Hayley Harle - BU Therapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Middlesbrough TS6
Hello and welcome to my page! After being a part of the military community for over 10 years, I was in close contact with individuals suffering with post-traumatic stress; Flashbacks and nightmares; triggers such as smells, social situations and physical sensations. These symptoms can then cause anxiety, depression, overwhelming feelings of anger and frustration, numbness, lack of sleep, relationship difficulties, substance use, isolation and sadly in some cases suicidal thoughts and attempts.. does any of these sound familiar? Then keep reading see if you think I could be the right fit for you
Hello and welcome to my page! After being a part of the military community for over 10 years, I was in close contact with individuals suffering with post-traumatic stress; Flashbacks and nightmares; triggers such as smells, social situations and physical sensations. These symptoms can then cause anxiety, depression, overwhelming feelings of anger and frustration, numbness, lack of sleep, relationship difficulties, substance use, isolation and sadly in some cases suicidal thoughts and attempts.. does any of these sound familiar? Then keep reading see if you think I could be the right fit for you
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Kerrie McCabe
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Stockton-on-Tees TS20
Hello, and a very warm welcome. My name is Kerrie, and I am a qualified Counsellor. I am a member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and adhere to their code of ethics. Counselling allows you to discuss any problems and difficult feelings you are experiencing in a relaxed, safe, and confidential environment. The Counselling process gives you the opportunity to talk about your problems enabling you to develop an understanding and insight into your thoughts, feelings, behaviors and issues. A plan of action may be looked at to either help you resolve your issues or help you to find ways of coping.
Hello, and a very warm welcome. My name is Kerrie, and I am a qualified Counsellor. I am a member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and adhere to their code of ethics. Counselling allows you to discuss any problems and difficult feelings you are experiencing in a relaxed, safe, and confidential environment. The Counselling process gives you the opportunity to talk about your problems enabling you to develop an understanding and insight into your thoughts, feelings, behaviors and issues. A plan of action may be looked at to either help you resolve your issues or help you to find ways of coping.
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Kirby Graham
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hartlepool TS24
I understand how hard it can be to make the decision to come to counselling. Finding the ‘right’ counsellor, contacting them and coming to your first session. I’ve been there too. You mightn’t know what to expect from therapy or may not feel that it is the right route to take. Hopefully I can help. I’m Kirby, a BACP registered Counsellor. My aim within therapy is to provide the individual with an opportunity to deal with life’s challenges in their own way and those that can help them to move forward. We all have a right to make our own choices and I hope that I am able to help individuals to do so in a safe and confidential space.
I understand how hard it can be to make the decision to come to counselling. Finding the ‘right’ counsellor, contacting them and coming to your first session. I’ve been there too. You mightn’t know what to expect from therapy or may not feel that it is the right route to take. Hopefully I can help. I’m Kirby, a BACP registered Counsellor. My aim within therapy is to provide the individual with an opportunity to deal with life’s challenges in their own way and those that can help them to move forward. We all have a right to make our own choices and I hope that I am able to help individuals to do so in a safe and confidential space.
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Debbie Robinson
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
Stockton-on-Tees TS21
Hi I'm Debbie and I specialise in anxiety, low mood and depression. Are you struggling with big changes in your life? Have you been ambushed by a sudden inability to deal with with stress? Are you wrestling with fears, unrelenting self judgement, endless worries or feeling like you don't know where to turn? Do you have no energy and enthusiasm that used to be part of who you are and are living on autopilot? Does it feel like you have lost your purpose/way in the world? Do you have thoughts that go around in your head and keep you up at night?
Hi I'm Debbie and I specialise in anxiety, low mood and depression. Are you struggling with big changes in your life? Have you been ambushed by a sudden inability to deal with with stress? Are you wrestling with fears, unrelenting self judgement, endless worries or feeling like you don't know where to turn? Do you have no energy and enthusiasm that used to be part of who you are and are living on autopilot? Does it feel like you have lost your purpose/way in the world? Do you have thoughts that go around in your head and keep you up at night?
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Helen Eaves
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Redcar TS10
Your mental health and emotional well-being are worth investing in. You deserve to feel happier and to live a more fulfilled life. I can help you do this by removing some of the psychological barriers that you are currently facing. These may be daily struggles with feelings of anxiety and low mood, or you may have experienced a significant life event that has left you with feelings of loss or grief, or trauma or panic. I can offer you a collaborative approach with the aim of reducing these difficult feelings you are currently experiencing.
Your mental health and emotional well-being are worth investing in. You deserve to feel happier and to live a more fulfilled life. I can help you do this by removing some of the psychological barriers that you are currently facing. These may be daily struggles with feelings of anxiety and low mood, or you may have experienced a significant life event that has left you with feelings of loss or grief, or trauma or panic. I can offer you a collaborative approach with the aim of reducing these difficult feelings you are currently experiencing.
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Dr Lindsey Nicholson - Psychological Therapy And Supervision
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Stockton-on-Tees TS18
Waitlist for new clients
I am a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist. I have 25 years of NHS and private healthcare experience. I have many years experience of treating a wide array of psychological difficulties, from day to day worries to complex psychological conditions. I provide safe and effective highly specialised psychological assessment and therapy which is tailored to your specific needs. I am highly experienced in using a variety of evidence-based psychological therapies for which I have received doctoral specialist training. I can help you to understand your difficulties and develop ways to move forward.
I am a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist. I have 25 years of NHS and private healthcare experience. I have many years experience of treating a wide array of psychological difficulties, from day to day worries to complex psychological conditions. I provide safe and effective highly specialised psychological assessment and therapy which is tailored to your specific needs. I am highly experienced in using a variety of evidence-based psychological therapies for which I have received doctoral specialist training. I can help you to understand your difficulties and develop ways to move forward.
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Gail Marie Hickman
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Middlesbrough TS1
I am a qualified Counselling Psychologist delivering a variety of therapies in Darlington. My aim is to offer a safe and confidential space for you to explore your current difficulties thereby, facilitating your journey to improved well-being and happiness. I believe the key element for positive therapy is a good therapeutic relationship between my clients and myself. Therapy is designed to meet your individual needs and at a pace that is appropriate to your needs. Initial appointments are offered at a reduced rate in order for you to decide whether therapy is right for you at this time.
I am a qualified Counselling Psychologist delivering a variety of therapies in Darlington. My aim is to offer a safe and confidential space for you to explore your current difficulties thereby, facilitating your journey to improved well-being and happiness. I believe the key element for positive therapy is a good therapeutic relationship between my clients and myself. Therapy is designed to meet your individual needs and at a pace that is appropriate to your needs. Initial appointments are offered at a reduced rate in order for you to decide whether therapy is right for you at this time.
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Donna McAllister
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yarm TS15  (Online Only)
Welcome to my profile, hello. My credentials as a registered counsellor include a Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Counselling with Honours. I will give you a secure, private and accepting space where you may talk about whatever difficulties you are having. These difficulties could include low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and working and family life responsibilities. these can all lead to high levels of stress and burnout, working together with you and developing a solid therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect and trust in order to make you feel heard and understood and offering support throughout.
Welcome to my profile, hello. My credentials as a registered counsellor include a Bachelor of Arts in Therapeutic Counselling with Honours. I will give you a secure, private and accepting space where you may talk about whatever difficulties you are having. These difficulties could include low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and working and family life responsibilities. these can all lead to high levels of stress and burnout, working together with you and developing a solid therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect and trust in order to make you feel heard and understood and offering support throughout.
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Karena Serdecka
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Stockton-on-Tees TS16
Whether working through significant change, life event or trying to manage/resolve longer term issues which prevent you from thriving and reaching your fullest potential in life, relationships, family or work – I can work with you in a fully supportive, non-judgemental, empathic way. I am a warm, relational and person-centred integrative psychotherapist and EMDR specialist Dip Psych & DPC (child and adolescent), also clinical hypnotherapist (Adult). Additionally -Dip CBT, EFT, Mindfulness, Art and Couples Therapies. I lecture in psychotherapy, psychology and counselling and have worked with clients 5 yrs old to 80yrs+.
Whether working through significant change, life event or trying to manage/resolve longer term issues which prevent you from thriving and reaching your fullest potential in life, relationships, family or work – I can work with you in a fully supportive, non-judgemental, empathic way. I am a warm, relational and person-centred integrative psychotherapist and EMDR specialist Dip Psych & DPC (child and adolescent), also clinical hypnotherapist (Adult). Additionally -Dip CBT, EFT, Mindfulness, Art and Couples Therapies. I lecture in psychotherapy, psychology and counselling and have worked with clients 5 yrs old to 80yrs+.
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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.