Female Counselling in Brixham, ENG

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Mariana Cervantes Child & Adult Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Brixham TQ5
As a psychotherapist working with children, young people and adults, I use my professional skills and experience to provide a safe, judgement-free space for children, young people and adults to explore what might be underlying their difficulties. I support clients with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, isolation, identity, sexuality, low self-esteem, school difficulties, friendship issues, loss, grief, bullying, abuse, neglect, parental separation and other issues. I also provide parent work sessions for parents who have concerns about their relationship with their child/children and family dynamics.
As a psychotherapist working with children, young people and adults, I use my professional skills and experience to provide a safe, judgement-free space for children, young people and adults to explore what might be underlying their difficulties. I support clients with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, isolation, identity, sexuality, low self-esteem, school difficulties, friendship issues, loss, grief, bullying, abuse, neglect, parental separation and other issues. I also provide parent work sessions for parents who have concerns about their relationship with their child/children and family dynamics.
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Marie Atwell
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brixham TQ5
Distressed, Lost or feeling like your life path has completely changed then please read on:- If your life has taken a different path and you no longer feel like you, together, coherent or complete. Has part of you disappeared or is absent in some way and you don't know where to start to rebuild that part of you which is lost. Life is tough so if we connect, I can help you to find those parts of yourself. I am a humanistic and integrative counsellor and my aim is to work empathically and congruently throughout our journey together, as a whole interconnected person. I see counselling as a process of engagement between two people.
Distressed, Lost or feeling like your life path has completely changed then please read on:- If your life has taken a different path and you no longer feel like you, together, coherent or complete. Has part of you disappeared or is absent in some way and you don't know where to start to rebuild that part of you which is lost. Life is tough so if we connect, I can help you to find those parts of yourself. I am a humanistic and integrative counsellor and my aim is to work empathically and congruently throughout our journey together, as a whole interconnected person. I see counselling as a process of engagement between two people.
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Kathryn Elizabeth Mann
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brixham TQ5
Thoughts and feelings are not the problem, it's how we manage them. In a relaxed and informal way we can learn new ways to manage discomfort together. My approach is underpinned by kindness, compassion, warmth and safety.
Thoughts and feelings are not the problem, it's how we manage them. In a relaxed and informal way we can learn new ways to manage discomfort together. My approach is underpinned by kindness, compassion, warmth and safety.
01803 228021 View 01803 228021
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Stephanie Boosey
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Brixham TQ5
I offer affordable counselling helping you to process and move forward.  Initial phone consultation would be free to help you decide if I am the right counsellor for you. I can offer face to face or online therapy sessions, whatever issues you bring such as anxiety, depression, trauma, loss & bereavement, low self-esteem & confidence, relationships and unhappiness with work, home or general unhappiness in a supportive environment offering compassion and kindness.  I have experience working and supporting young people, families and Adults.
I offer affordable counselling helping you to process and move forward.  Initial phone consultation would be free to help you decide if I am the right counsellor for you. I can offer face to face or online therapy sessions, whatever issues you bring such as anxiety, depression, trauma, loss & bereavement, low self-esteem & confidence, relationships and unhappiness with work, home or general unhappiness in a supportive environment offering compassion and kindness.  I have experience working and supporting young people, families and Adults.
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Dawn Butler
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Brixham TQ5
I am a fully qualified (Accredited) Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Supervisor I work from my private practice in Paignton providing a warm, safe, secure and confidential environment. I like to work in a relational way with empathy, honesty and regard for all clients. I see counselling as a collaborative process in which clients bring their experiences to me and I bring my awareness and knowledge to explore the specific needs of individuals. Being an integrative counsellor means that I use various styles and techniques that I can adapt and develop to help clients discover healthy strategies for coping.
I am a fully qualified (Accredited) Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Supervisor I work from my private practice in Paignton providing a warm, safe, secure and confidential environment. I like to work in a relational way with empathy, honesty and regard for all clients. I see counselling as a collaborative process in which clients bring their experiences to me and I bring my awareness and knowledge to explore the specific needs of individuals. Being an integrative counsellor means that I use various styles and techniques that I can adapt and develop to help clients discover healthy strategies for coping.
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Robyn A. Dale
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Brixham TQ5
As a warm and approachable BACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor based in Paignton, I offer a safe, supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Together, we’ll work to understand any patterns that may be affecting you and find ways to create positive change. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to your well-being, helping to build a trusting relationship that supports your growth and healing.
As a warm and approachable BACP Accredited Integrative Counsellor based in Paignton, I offer a safe, supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Together, we’ll work to understand any patterns that may be affecting you and find ways to create positive change. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and a deep commitment to your well-being, helping to build a trusting relationship that supports your growth and healing.
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Monika Lewis
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brixham TQ5
I can help with many common troubles, such as anxiety, depression, pain, emotion regulation, self-worth, panic attacks, identity worries, family life, attachment, trauma, abuse and more. Many of the clients I have worked with needed help in seeing, accepting and loving their true self. Often these have been young people and adults with a divergent neurotype, whose feelings and authenticity have been masked for far too long.
I can help with many common troubles, such as anxiety, depression, pain, emotion regulation, self-worth, panic attacks, identity worries, family life, attachment, trauma, abuse and more. Many of the clients I have worked with needed help in seeing, accepting and loving their true self. Often these have been young people and adults with a divergent neurotype, whose feelings and authenticity have been masked for far too long.
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Dani Tabb
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Brixham TQ5
I provide a safe, friendly therapeutic space to offer you emotional support, whether you are struggling with low mood, anxious feelings, or if you are at a crossroad in your life. As your counsellor, I will stand alongside you, being curious and helping you discover your strength from within. Acceptance and understanding of who we once were, and who we are now, can provide the opportunity for growth.
I provide a safe, friendly therapeutic space to offer you emotional support, whether you are struggling with low mood, anxious feelings, or if you are at a crossroad in your life. As your counsellor, I will stand alongside you, being curious and helping you discover your strength from within. Acceptance and understanding of who we once were, and who we are now, can provide the opportunity for growth.
01803 228239 View 01803 228239
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Karyna Squibb
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Brixham TQ5
Hello my name is Karyna. I offer personal counselling to adults and relationship counselling to couples. I understand that taking those initial steps into counselling can feel like a daunting prospect and so I offer you a warm, empathic, caring and non-judgement space for you to begin your journey. I believe we are all uniquely capable of making changes to enable us to live an empowered, fulfilled and balanced life. I will work with you and support you as you endeavour to achieve this. I offer a free initial online appointment where we can meet and you can decide if you feel that we are a good fit.
Hello my name is Karyna. I offer personal counselling to adults and relationship counselling to couples. I understand that taking those initial steps into counselling can feel like a daunting prospect and so I offer you a warm, empathic, caring and non-judgement space for you to begin your journey. I believe we are all uniquely capable of making changes to enable us to live an empowered, fulfilled and balanced life. I will work with you and support you as you endeavour to achieve this. I offer a free initial online appointment where we can meet and you can decide if you feel that we are a good fit.
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Joyce K McGrath
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Totnes TQ9
I am an integrative therapist. My way of working offers attention to the whole of a person - emotions, mind, and body as well as the meanings made of experiences, so sessions are tailor made to suit individual clients. I work with your sense of your experience to meet the needs you have whatever these may be. I have experience of working with all common life issues and specialise in working with bereavement and the feelings, thoughts and changes this brings.
I am an integrative therapist. My way of working offers attention to the whole of a person - emotions, mind, and body as well as the meanings made of experiences, so sessions are tailor made to suit individual clients. I work with your sense of your experience to meet the needs you have whatever these may be. I have experience of working with all common life issues and specialise in working with bereavement and the feelings, thoughts and changes this brings.
01364 701853 View 01364 701853
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Joanna Passmore
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newton Abbot TQ12
I have worked with many clients who have presented with a variety of difficulties such as relationship issues, family difficulties, low self-esteem, chronic health issues, stress, anger, depression, anxiety, abuse, bereavement, identity issues, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. We have been able to work through these together. By listening, empathising, discussing coping strategies and being inquisitive, many of my clients have made sense of what was going on for them. It is always an honour to watch my clients heal and learn. It's never too late!
I have worked with many clients who have presented with a variety of difficulties such as relationship issues, family difficulties, low self-esteem, chronic health issues, stress, anger, depression, anxiety, abuse, bereavement, identity issues, self-harm and suicidal thoughts. We have been able to work through these together. By listening, empathising, discussing coping strategies and being inquisitive, many of my clients have made sense of what was going on for them. It is always an honour to watch my clients heal and learn. It's never too late!
01626 242453 View 01626 242453
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Hayley Ball
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Torquay TQ2
Searching for a therapist can feel daunting, I can remember when I had to do it for myself. I have worked with a diverse range of clients, all of whom have many different reasons for seeking therapy. Whatever your reason for finding yourself here, I can offer you a space to feel not only listened to but truly heard without judgement.
Searching for a therapist can feel daunting, I can remember when I had to do it for myself. I have worked with a diverse range of clients, all of whom have many different reasons for seeking therapy. Whatever your reason for finding yourself here, I can offer you a space to feel not only listened to but truly heard without judgement.
01992 661891 View 01992 661891
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Lynn Hyde
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Torquay TQ1
I have been counselling individuals and couples for over 15 years in Bristol, London and online. My passion lies in working with people to improve the quality of their life experience, helping people to relate better, gain confidence to have a more prosperous life, look at blocks in their lives which may be a result of unresolved childhood issues, resolving conflict in relationships, and recovery from traumatic relationships.
I have been counselling individuals and couples for over 15 years in Bristol, London and online. My passion lies in working with people to improve the quality of their life experience, helping people to relate better, gain confidence to have a more prosperous life, look at blocks in their lives which may be a result of unresolved childhood issues, resolving conflict in relationships, and recovery from traumatic relationships.
020 4538 3299 View 020 4538 3299
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Maxine Spencer
Psychotherapist, MSc, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Torquay TQ1
My practice is grounded in my commitment to create a safe, confidential, secure and non-judgemental environment where my clients can freely explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours at a pace that feels right for them. All too often modern living can leave us with very little space to think about our own needs. Our relationships and health can suffer as a result. Therapy can be helpful when emotional suffering becomes too much and at times of crisis when life can feel difficult or unmanageable. If you are looking for individual or couples therapy, reach out for a free initial discussion to see if you think I can help you.
My practice is grounded in my commitment to create a safe, confidential, secure and non-judgemental environment where my clients can freely explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours at a pace that feels right for them. All too often modern living can leave us with very little space to think about our own needs. Our relationships and health can suffer as a result. Therapy can be helpful when emotional suffering becomes too much and at times of crisis when life can feel difficult or unmanageable. If you are looking for individual or couples therapy, reach out for a free initial discussion to see if you think I can help you.
01392 321118 View 01392 321118
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Sarah Coe
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Totnes TQ9
Hello and welcome. Young people face many challenges in the modern world which can be hard to understand and navigate as an individual or as a family, and which sometimes require additional support. I am passionate and dedicated to supporting young people through these turbulent times. I will work with you and your young person empathically and creatively, using arts and play- based techniques that have been individually tailored to support your young person, helping to create space to explore their world, support their self concept, emotional resilience, and well being.
Hello and welcome. Young people face many challenges in the modern world which can be hard to understand and navigate as an individual or as a family, and which sometimes require additional support. I am passionate and dedicated to supporting young people through these turbulent times. I will work with you and your young person empathically and creatively, using arts and play- based techniques that have been individually tailored to support your young person, helping to create space to explore their world, support their self concept, emotional resilience, and well being.
01364 700567 View 01364 700567
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Sarah Lane MBACP Counselling & Mindfulness
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Torquay TQ1
I offer affordable integrative counselling, which helps with overcoming difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, poor self-esteem, bereavement and relationship issues. You may be lacking direction in your life at the moment, it may seem meaningless or you might feel low in confidence. Perhaps you are looking to find some clarity around what's important to you and to explore how you can bring more of this into your life? Or maybe you want to improve how you feel about yourself? Or perhaps you need a warm and compassionate space where you can fully feel your grief to be able to start to move forwards in life again?
I offer affordable integrative counselling, which helps with overcoming difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, poor self-esteem, bereavement and relationship issues. You may be lacking direction in your life at the moment, it may seem meaningless or you might feel low in confidence. Perhaps you are looking to find some clarity around what's important to you and to explore how you can bring more of this into your life? Or maybe you want to improve how you feel about yourself? Or perhaps you need a warm and compassionate space where you can fully feel your grief to be able to start to move forwards in life again?
01392 531552 View 01392 531552
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Basia Louise Worsley: Psychotherapy Humanistic Supervisor
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Torquay TQ1
Hello, I'm Basia Louise. I'm an experienced Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Humanist/Clinical Supervisor and a member of BACP with a private practice in Newton Abbot. I believe one of the most important aspect in counselling, is first, in choosing the person you'll do your best work with and then in the building of that theraputic relationship of trust. I offer an open, caring, safe and non judgemental space where I help people get to the root of what is causing their problems and support them in discovering ways to change their lives for the better.
Hello, I'm Basia Louise. I'm an experienced Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Humanist/Clinical Supervisor and a member of BACP with a private practice in Newton Abbot. I believe one of the most important aspect in counselling, is first, in choosing the person you'll do your best work with and then in the building of that theraputic relationship of trust. I offer an open, caring, safe and non judgemental space where I help people get to the root of what is causing their problems and support them in discovering ways to change their lives for the better.
01626 248101 View 01626 248101
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Philippa Joy Goddard
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Torquay TQ1
I believe that life is a gift; yet, at times, it can feel quite the opposite. Sometimes, we can feel overwhelmed by our difficulties. ​Often, a trained, non-judgmental and objective ear can help order one's thoughts, challenge ingrained patterns of behaviour, and manage emotions. 
I believe that life is a gift; yet, at times, it can feel quite the opposite. Sometimes, we can feel overwhelmed by our difficulties. ​Often, a trained, non-judgmental and objective ear can help order one's thoughts, challenge ingrained patterns of behaviour, and manage emotions. 
01572 498987 View 01572 498987
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Jaime van Weede
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Totnes TQ9
We are all on our individual journeys and there are times when it can be helpful to share and talk through some of the issues that arise along the way. I can offer you a safe, confidential space in which you can begin to explore some of the issues you are facing. I can offer short or long term counselling, in person, online or on the telephone. I also offer a free initial session so that we can meet and decide whether we would like to work together with no obligation.
We are all on our individual journeys and there are times when it can be helpful to share and talk through some of the issues that arise along the way. I can offer you a safe, confidential space in which you can begin to explore some of the issues you are facing. I can offer short or long term counselling, in person, online or on the telephone. I also offer a free initial session so that we can meet and decide whether we would like to work together with no obligation.
01364 708951 View 01364 708951
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Clare Burke
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Torquay TQ1
As human beings we naturally at times feel overwhelmed, stuck, depressed, anxious, sad, fearful and lost. Expert therapy within the safety of a trusting therapeutic relationship can be transformative. I'm an experienced integrative therapist treating mental distress in the many ways it shows up. I work with attachment informed EMDR and Internal Family Systems, both evidence based models and I am here to walk alongside you as we seek your way out of the discomfort you find yourself in, enabling you to live a full life in this present moment.
As human beings we naturally at times feel overwhelmed, stuck, depressed, anxious, sad, fearful and lost. Expert therapy within the safety of a trusting therapeutic relationship can be transformative. I'm an experienced integrative therapist treating mental distress in the many ways it shows up. I work with attachment informed EMDR and Internal Family Systems, both evidence based models and I am here to walk alongside you as we seek your way out of the discomfort you find yourself in, enabling you to live a full life in this present moment.
01364 701742 View 01364 701742

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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.