Female Counselling in Boughton Monchelsea, ENG

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Jody Hake
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Boughton Monchelsea ME17
Life can be complicated and confusing, we can sometimes feel stuck, stressed out, anxious, depressed or just exhausted with it all. Trying to find your path out, away from negative feelings and thoughts may seem like a monumental struggle. Would you like someone to help you find your way forward? would you like somebody to help you make sense of these thoughts and feelings? I can provide you with a safe space where we can explore these feelings together. My aim is to support clients to find positive methods of coping and gain understanding to enable them to move forward with their lives.
Life can be complicated and confusing, we can sometimes feel stuck, stressed out, anxious, depressed or just exhausted with it all. Trying to find your path out, away from negative feelings and thoughts may seem like a monumental struggle. Would you like someone to help you find your way forward? would you like somebody to help you make sense of these thoughts and feelings? I can provide you with a safe space where we can explore these feelings together. My aim is to support clients to find positive methods of coping and gain understanding to enable them to move forward with their lives.
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Hannah Bunclark
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boughton Monchelsea ME17
Hey I'm Hannah, The core of my work is person-centred however working integrative when needed, I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for anyone struggling, whether that be with anxiety, depression, addiction or general worries & concerns. Feeling heard & understood can make a difference & ill support you, walk beside you, exploring your emotions & discovering where you want to be in your life.
Hey I'm Hannah, The core of my work is person-centred however working integrative when needed, I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for anyone struggling, whether that be with anxiety, depression, addiction or general worries & concerns. Feeling heard & understood can make a difference & ill support you, walk beside you, exploring your emotions & discovering where you want to be in your life.
01622 320327 View 01622 320327
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Serenity Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Boughton Monchelsea ME17
Not accepting new clients
I use an integrative approach and my style is focused on empathy and respect. My focus is to help you alleviate your pain and discover how your feelings and thoughts are affecting your life. I will help you understand your life experiences and how they may have led you to be feeling unhappy, anxious, or confused.
I use an integrative approach and my style is focused on empathy and respect. My focus is to help you alleviate your pain and discover how your feelings and thoughts are affecting your life. I will help you understand your life experiences and how they may have led you to be feeling unhappy, anxious, or confused.
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Rebecca Hampson
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
West Malling ME19
Hello! I am Rebecca, I am a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), Person-centred Psychotherapist & Counsellor. I have a private CBT & Counselling practice in West Malling, near Maidstone, Kent. I work with a wide variety of issues including Anxiety, OCD, Depression, PTSD, Low self esteem, Panic attacks Health anxiety and Phobias.
Hello! I am Rebecca, I am a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), Person-centred Psychotherapist & Counsellor. I have a private CBT & Counselling practice in West Malling, near Maidstone, Kent. I work with a wide variety of issues including Anxiety, OCD, Depression, PTSD, Low self esteem, Panic attacks Health anxiety and Phobias.
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GreenShed Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Gillingham ME8
It takes tremendous strength and courage to reach out and finally say - something's not working. It can be easy to put aside our doubts, worries, traumas and behaviours, and let our busy lives take the lead. Yet as you know, these feelings don't just disappear, and one day something builds up within us that makes us say - 'ENOUGH, I need to deal with this.' Naturally, our first step is to reach out to friends, family, or colleagues, and although we respect their opinions, do we truly allow ourselves to be vulnerable within these relationships?
It takes tremendous strength and courage to reach out and finally say - something's not working. It can be easy to put aside our doubts, worries, traumas and behaviours, and let our busy lives take the lead. Yet as you know, these feelings don't just disappear, and one day something builds up within us that makes us say - 'ENOUGH, I need to deal with this.' Naturally, our first step is to reach out to friends, family, or colleagues, and although we respect their opinions, do we truly allow ourselves to be vulnerable within these relationships?
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Dr Helen Layton
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Maidstone ME14
Waitlist for new clients
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has been working in NHS mental health services for over 10 years. I am currently working in a specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service within the NHS. I have specialised in providing therapy for individuals and couples who are struggling with their feelings during pregnancy and/or parenthood. This might be changes in mood, struggles processing a previous loss, traumatic birth, unexpected feelings during parenthood and/or difficulties with bonding with your baby/babies.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has been working in NHS mental health services for over 10 years. I am currently working in a specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service within the NHS. I have specialised in providing therapy for individuals and couples who are struggling with their feelings during pregnancy and/or parenthood. This might be changes in mood, struggles processing a previous loss, traumatic birth, unexpected feelings during parenthood and/or difficulties with bonding with your baby/babies.
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Angela Elizabeth Bostock
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified Verified
Chatham ME5
COUNSELLING AND WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME:...……………I'm a person centred counsellor. My approach is non-directive and you are the expert of our own life. I work in a non-judgemental and respective way. I'm a caring, empathic and friendly person. Sometimes we need to step back and review our life and refocus and look at what matters which will then enable you to make new decisions. I will offer you a safe and confidential space where you will feel listened to without any criticism or judgment.
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Esther M Olawande
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chatham ME5
Every individual is unique and we all respond to our environment in different and unique ways. We all deserve to be heard and within each one of us is the ability to change, transform and evolve. One of the most insightful things I’ve learnt as a mental health practitioner is that we are products of our thoughts, experiences and environment. How we think affects our worldview and determines our success in life. Our thoughts affect our physical and mental health and this may have significant impact on our present and future. We will work together to explore your feelings and how to manage your thoughts and relationships.
Every individual is unique and we all respond to our environment in different and unique ways. We all deserve to be heard and within each one of us is the ability to change, transform and evolve. One of the most insightful things I’ve learnt as a mental health practitioner is that we are products of our thoughts, experiences and environment. How we think affects our worldview and determines our success in life. Our thoughts affect our physical and mental health and this may have significant impact on our present and future. We will work together to explore your feelings and how to manage your thoughts and relationships.
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Luan Absalom
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
East Malling ME19
My name is Luan Absalom and I am a qualified integrative transpersonal psychotherapist. Whatever your current struggles, challenges or unfulfilled aspirations are in life, I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space for you to openly explore these in the hope of helping you to better navigate life. It is often through our struggles that we are able to grow our resilience and resourcefulness; unlocking hidden qualities and potential that enable us to improve our health and wellbeing. I draw upon a number of different modalities; adapting my therapeutic approach to what works best at every stage of your healing journey.
My name is Luan Absalom and I am a qualified integrative transpersonal psychotherapist. Whatever your current struggles, challenges or unfulfilled aspirations are in life, I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space for you to openly explore these in the hope of helping you to better navigate life. It is often through our struggles that we are able to grow our resilience and resourcefulness; unlocking hidden qualities and potential that enable us to improve our health and wellbeing. I draw upon a number of different modalities; adapting my therapeutic approach to what works best at every stage of your healing journey.
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Helen Cannings
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Maidstone ME14
If you are seeking counselling for the first time, or want to reconnect with therapy, it can feel a bit daunting trying to choose a therapist. Finding someone you feel comfortable with is the key, so I offer a free initial consultation. Come along or call me for a 20 minute, no obligation, conversation to help you make up your mind. If we decide to work together, my aim will be to provide a safe and professional space where we can build a strong therapeutic relationship which will enable you to talk freely about whatever it is that brings you to therapy.
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Nicola Potter Psychotherapist
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Malling ME19
Welcome.. My name is Nicola, I am an accredited Psychotherapist and qualified EMDR therapist. I offer therapy to individuals and couples with a wide range of emotional challenges & difficulties.
Welcome.. My name is Nicola, I am an accredited Psychotherapist and qualified EMDR therapist. I offer therapy to individuals and couples with a wide range of emotional challenges & difficulties.
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Your Journey
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Maidstone ME17  (Online Only)
I am a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist accredited with the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies). I can help you overcome; Low mood, Depression, Worry and Anxiety, Low self Esteem, Trauma, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Health and Social Anxiety and Phobia. I offer digital therapy for Adults and Young People.
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Sally Smith
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cranbrook TN17
As a Relate family therapist. I have been specifically trained to work with couples, families and individuals. I am certified to work with Young People 11-18 yrs and have spent many hours working in Schools/privately with Young People. Whether you are feeling in a low mood/suffering with anxiety/ facing a crisis or just wanting to spend some quality time to focus upon tough issues you maybe experiencing. We can work together to clarify your needs and develop some tools/skills to help you move forward in your life. In my private tranquil room you will have a safe space to talk confidentially with a focus upon you.
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Jane Collings
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Maidstone ME14
Are you feeling worried, stuck, or held back by something that happened in the past? Maybe you feel inadequate in some way, or self conscious. Whatever your problem I'm here to help you feel better about yourself, and more deserving of the life you really want. It's surprising what can be achieved by simply devoting time to talking about your problems with someone who is trained to help you reflect. I'm an integrative counsellor which means that while we mainly talk about the here and now, I sometimes invite you to talk about your past too, in order for you to identify patterns - Your unique experiences effect how you see life.
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Juliet Stephens
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maidstone ME14
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. Whatever has brought you to scroll these profiles, the right therapeutic relationship can help you be heard, seen and understood. The journey often starts in a place of discomfort: anxiety, bereavement, feeling lost, stuck or frustrated with repeated patterns of behaviour that you can't seem to shift (in life and relationships), physical or mental health problems or the pain of old wounds that haven't healed. These crisis moments are often a call to personal growth and development, and sometimes to find a new path in life. I can offer you a safe and non-judgemental space to explore your situation and begin to move forward.
Welcome. Whatever has brought you to scroll these profiles, the right therapeutic relationship can help you be heard, seen and understood. The journey often starts in a place of discomfort: anxiety, bereavement, feeling lost, stuck or frustrated with repeated patterns of behaviour that you can't seem to shift (in life and relationships), physical or mental health problems or the pain of old wounds that haven't healed. These crisis moments are often a call to personal growth and development, and sometimes to find a new path in life. I can offer you a safe and non-judgemental space to explore your situation and begin to move forward.
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Bulb Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Gillingham ME8
Firstly I would like to show my admiration for you making this courageous decision to look for help. I know how it feels to be stuck within the world, within yourself. To suffer great sadness and hopelessness. I too, once sat in the client's chair and can appreciate, how significant taking this first step is... Relationships, connections are so powerful within our world. Have you ever thought about the relationship you have with yourself? At Bulb Therapy , I walk alongside you, providing you a safe space to find new meanings, and a greater awareness of who you are and how together we can tackle your difficulties effectively.
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Cindy Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chatham ME5
I am an experienced, humanistic, relational counsellor . I trained and work integratively. This means I use several different models of counselling intertwined, leaning more to one than the others as required by the individual. These include Person Centred, CBT, Psychodynamic and Existential . Post qualifying, I have trained extensively in working with trauma. I believe the quality of the relationship between client and counsellor is very important. I see my clients in private, quiet and comfortable rooms in Gillingham town centre with public car parks available nearby and easy access to public transport link.
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Victoria Saunders
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
West Malling ME19
At times throughout our lives we can find ourselves struggling with certain issues that can come as part of every day life or around a specific event, whether that be a bereavement or loss, feelings of stress and anxiety, addiction, depression or low self-esteem. It is at these times that seeking support can help in working through whatever difficulties you are experiencing and to find a way forward. I am a qualified BACP registered counsellor working with both young people and adults. I have extensive experience in working with bereavement, loss and living with life limiting illness, along with stress, anxiety, and depression.
At times throughout our lives we can find ourselves struggling with certain issues that can come as part of every day life or around a specific event, whether that be a bereavement or loss, feelings of stress and anxiety, addiction, depression or low self-esteem. It is at these times that seeking support can help in working through whatever difficulties you are experiencing and to find a way forward. I am a qualified BACP registered counsellor working with both young people and adults. I have extensive experience in working with bereavement, loss and living with life limiting illness, along with stress, anxiety, and depression.
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Chantelle Bourne
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Maidstone ME14
I am a fully qualified and NCPS accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. I will help you identify and challenge irrational thoughts, beliefs and behaviours and work towards changing them to more helpful, rational ways as a means of finding a new perspective. I support adults with issues such as anxiety, OCD, healthy anxiety, social anxiety, low mood and emotional problems such as anger, guilt, jealousy, low self-esteem and shame.
I am a fully qualified and NCPS accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. I will help you identify and challenge irrational thoughts, beliefs and behaviours and work towards changing them to more helpful, rational ways as a means of finding a new perspective. I support adults with issues such as anxiety, OCD, healthy anxiety, social anxiety, low mood and emotional problems such as anger, guilt, jealousy, low self-esteem and shame.
01622 477014 View 01622 477014
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Annie Foley
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Teynham ME9
Through therapy you can find out things about yourself that will help you understand what is going on for you and help to develop your own understanding and gradually learn more about your innermost parts and lead the way to greater acceptance of yourself. This is awareness and will help you feel more empowered to choose to do things differently. I believe this work is about being true to yourself rather than being who you think you 'should' be and to reclaim those parts of you that have been denied. It is both challenging and rewarding work leading to emotional healing and growth.
Through therapy you can find out things about yourself that will help you understand what is going on for you and help to develop your own understanding and gradually learn more about your innermost parts and lead the way to greater acceptance of yourself. This is awareness and will help you feel more empowered to choose to do things differently. I believe this work is about being true to yourself rather than being who you think you 'should' be and to reclaim those parts of you that have been denied. It is both challenging and rewarding work leading to emotional healing and growth.
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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.