Female Counselling in Bromley, ENG

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Dr Kari Carstairs
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bromley BR1
Maybe life has dealt you a blow that has shattered you, or maybe you feel stuck and confused about who you are and what you want in life. Or maybe, you feel full of bad feelings that threaten to overwhelm you – feelings such as sadness, rage, hopelessness, shame, fear and frustration. If so, therapy can help.
Maybe life has dealt you a blow that has shattered you, or maybe you feel stuck and confused about who you are and what you want in life. Or maybe, you feel full of bad feelings that threaten to overwhelm you – feelings such as sadness, rage, hopelessness, shame, fear and frustration. If so, therapy can help.
020 3984 9133 View 020 3984 9133
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Debbie Fletcher
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bromley BR1
Are you feeling that now is the right time to to take the next step in changing your life? As a BACP Registered Counsellor with over 20yrs experience, I provide sensitive, confidential counselling to individuals of all ages and couples who are experiencing problems in their relationship that are difficult to resolve. My ethos as a therapist is one of empathic collaboration, to help on your path towards clarity and change. Together we can make links and see patterns enabling you to resolve the issues that are affecting your emotional well being and find practical steps to empower you to move forward. I look forward to meeting you.
Are you feeling that now is the right time to to take the next step in changing your life? As a BACP Registered Counsellor with over 20yrs experience, I provide sensitive, confidential counselling to individuals of all ages and couples who are experiencing problems in their relationship that are difficult to resolve. My ethos as a therapist is one of empathic collaboration, to help on your path towards clarity and change. Together we can make links and see patterns enabling you to resolve the issues that are affecting your emotional well being and find practical steps to empower you to move forward. I look forward to meeting you.
07492 885540 View 07492 885540
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Lucy Lee
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bromley BR1
A warm hello, I’m Lucy and I offer a safe and confidential space to talk and be heard without judgement. Perhaps you’ve never had the space in your day-to-day to process difficult events or relationships in your life or you are struggling day to day with anxiety or depression and can’t work through it alone? Do you have so many difficult thoughts you’re left confused and exhausted. I am here to offer you the space to work through things at your pace, together, enabling greater self-awareness, self-compassion and understanding of self.
A warm hello, I’m Lucy and I offer a safe and confidential space to talk and be heard without judgement. Perhaps you’ve never had the space in your day-to-day to process difficult events or relationships in your life or you are struggling day to day with anxiety or depression and can’t work through it alone? Do you have so many difficult thoughts you’re left confused and exhausted. I am here to offer you the space to work through things at your pace, together, enabling greater self-awareness, self-compassion and understanding of self.
020 4538 2901 View 020 4538 2901
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Integrated Thinking Therapies
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Verified Verified
Bromley BR1
I specialise in: Healing The Mother Wound, Childless Menopause, Anxiety Related stress, Grief and Loss. I support couples with relationship issues and those who are struggling with childhood trauma and sibling rivalry.
I specialise in: Healing The Mother Wound, Childless Menopause, Anxiety Related stress, Grief and Loss. I support couples with relationship issues and those who are struggling with childhood trauma and sibling rivalry.
07492 879308 x079561 View 07492 879308 x079561
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Dr Kate Chatters
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bromley BR1  (Online Only)
I specialise in helping my clients with anxiety, work-stress, burnout and low mood. I have also supported many clients to overcome OCD. I see both adults and teens in my clinical practice. In therapy, I aim to create a warm, empathic supportive space. I have a wealth of experience helping clients through life’s storms and have helped many clients to move past points when life gets really difficult and on to richer and happier futures. I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and am trained in a wide range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I specialise in helping my clients with anxiety, work-stress, burnout and low mood. I have also supported many clients to overcome OCD. I see both adults and teens in my clinical practice. In therapy, I aim to create a warm, empathic supportive space. I have a wealth of experience helping clients through life’s storms and have helped many clients to move past points when life gets really difficult and on to richer and happier futures. I hold a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and am trained in a wide range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
07428 991658 View 07428 991658
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Michelle Harrison-Lee
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Bromley BR1
Hello, my name is Michelle, As a counsellor and psychotherapist, I am all too aware of just how daunting taking that initial step towards counselling can be. The mere fact that you are reading this now means you are just a phone call away from putting that right. While we sometimes turn to a friend or family member in our hour of need, it is when the problem lies with our nearest and dearest that we should consult with a professional.
Hello, my name is Michelle, As a counsellor and psychotherapist, I am all too aware of just how daunting taking that initial step towards counselling can be. The mere fact that you are reading this now means you are just a phone call away from putting that right. While we sometimes turn to a friend or family member in our hour of need, it is when the problem lies with our nearest and dearest that we should consult with a professional.
07481 345693 View 07481 345693
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Georgina Ackerman
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Bromley BR2
People may see you and think you are so positive and cheerful, but inside you are relentlessly beating yourself up and frustrated that life is not going your way. Struggled with anxiety, panic attacks, substance misuse and depression for far to long? Due to perfectionism, anxiety, people-pleasing, and other self-sabotaging habits that have taken over until you can hardly recognise yourself. I will support you in learning how to integrate a calm perspective, mindfulness and increase your ability to manage emotional reactivity in peak times of high stress and anxiety.
People may see you and think you are so positive and cheerful, but inside you are relentlessly beating yourself up and frustrated that life is not going your way. Struggled with anxiety, panic attacks, substance misuse and depression for far to long? Due to perfectionism, anxiety, people-pleasing, and other self-sabotaging habits that have taken over until you can hardly recognise yourself. I will support you in learning how to integrate a calm perspective, mindfulness and increase your ability to manage emotional reactivity in peak times of high stress and anxiety.
01689 661724 View 01689 661724
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Stephanie Ambrosius
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bromley BR1  (Online Only)
Are you looking for someone confidential and non judgemental to talk to? Life can often feel extremely overwhelming. Facing obstacles such as anxiety, depression, lack of self confidence, relationship issues, work issues etc can make us feel helpless. The aim is to understand our obstacles in order to change them.
Are you looking for someone confidential and non judgemental to talk to? Life can often feel extremely overwhelming. Facing obstacles such as anxiety, depression, lack of self confidence, relationship issues, work issues etc can make us feel helpless. The aim is to understand our obstacles in order to change them.
07447 970267 View 07447 970267
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Samantha Merry
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bromley BR1
I help you to navigate complex family dynamics and make sense of difficult life experiences. Psychotherapy for all issues including bereavement, PTSD, complex Trauma, dissociation, menopause, and religious trauma. Maybe you hide parts of yourself from others for fear of being misunderstood. All parts of you are welcome to therapy.  I work well with people who feel awkward, confused or have a hard time identifying how they are feeling. Maybe you feel shame, overwhelm, anxiety or dissociate. Do you have fragmented memories of the past or find yourself losing track of time? I offer a safe space to explore confusing experiences.
I help you to navigate complex family dynamics and make sense of difficult life experiences. Psychotherapy for all issues including bereavement, PTSD, complex Trauma, dissociation, menopause, and religious trauma. Maybe you hide parts of yourself from others for fear of being misunderstood. All parts of you are welcome to therapy.  I work well with people who feel awkward, confused or have a hard time identifying how they are feeling. Maybe you feel shame, overwhelm, anxiety or dissociate. Do you have fragmented memories of the past or find yourself losing track of time? I offer a safe space to explore confusing experiences.
07723 454122 View 07723 454122
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Dr Isabel Sweetman
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bromley BR2  (Online Only)
Do you struggle with self-esteem, body image issues or your relationship with eating and food? Do these issues bring up difficult emotions such as shame, guilt and low mood? With experience in a specialist NHS eating disorder service, I can help you to improve how you feel about yourself, your body and your eating. I can also help with other difficulties, such as low mood, anxiety, traumatic experiences and parenting/perinatal issues.
Do you struggle with self-esteem, body image issues or your relationship with eating and food? Do these issues bring up difficult emotions such as shame, guilt and low mood? With experience in a specialist NHS eating disorder service, I can help you to improve how you feel about yourself, your body and your eating. I can also help with other difficulties, such as low mood, anxiety, traumatic experiences and parenting/perinatal issues.
01689 661645 View 01689 661645
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Maria Carelse
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych
Verified Verified
Bromley BR1
Thank you for contacting Maria Carelse. I hold a BA in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Level 5 Diploma in Life Couching. I work with regular supervision to ensure that I am practicing safely and ethically. I help adults, children and adolescents with a variety of challenges, including: anxiety and social anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD and autism, various degrees of trauma, burnout, relationship and family difficulties, loss and grief, life decisions and minority experience. I am a bilingual psychotherapist counsellor in Spanish with a Level 4 in Positive Psychology.
Thank you for contacting Maria Carelse. I hold a BA in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Level 5 Diploma in Life Couching. I work with regular supervision to ensure that I am practicing safely and ethically. I help adults, children and adolescents with a variety of challenges, including: anxiety and social anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD and autism, various degrees of trauma, burnout, relationship and family difficulties, loss and grief, life decisions and minority experience. I am a bilingual psychotherapist counsellor in Spanish with a Level 4 in Positive Psychology.
01689 669396 View 01689 669396
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Liz Kent
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified Verified
Bromley BR1  (Online Only)
Would you like to make meaningful changes? Are you seeking to understand the choices you make? Do you find yourself repeating unhelpful patterns of behaviour or feel stuck in your relationships or in your working life? Life can be painful. Day to day living can feel dull, uncreative and disconnected. Maybe you are experiencing feelings of loneliness and anxiety or feeling overwhelmed and out of balance emotionally?
Would you like to make meaningful changes? Are you seeking to understand the choices you make? Do you find yourself repeating unhelpful patterns of behaviour or feel stuck in your relationships or in your working life? Life can be painful. Day to day living can feel dull, uncreative and disconnected. Maybe you are experiencing feelings of loneliness and anxiety or feeling overwhelmed and out of balance emotionally?
01689 667431 View 01689 667431
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Dr Kylie Menolee
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bromley BR1  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with the emotional challenges of a physical health condition such as diabetes, cancer or obesity? Does it get in the way of living your desired life? I specialise in supporting children, young people and adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, relationship and school difficulties, that can often accompany physical health conditions. This may also include adjusting to diagnoses or supporting the communication or understanding of illness, especially to children and young people. I am here to empower you to lead a fulfilling life despite facing these challenges.
Are you struggling with the emotional challenges of a physical health condition such as diabetes, cancer or obesity? Does it get in the way of living your desired life? I specialise in supporting children, young people and adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, relationship and school difficulties, that can often accompany physical health conditions. This may also include adjusting to diagnoses or supporting the communication or understanding of illness, especially to children and young people. I am here to empower you to lead a fulfilling life despite facing these challenges.
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Sara Hope
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bromley BR2
Hi. Whether you have had previous experience of counselling or are thinking about it for the first time, I know that taking that first step can be a daunting experience. The relationship between you and your counsellor is paramount, so it’s vital that you choose one with whom you feel comfortable. I am passionate about supporting my clients, both in their present circumstances and, where possible, in seeking to achieve the best possible outcomes for their futures, by offering a safe, supportive, non-judgemental and empathic counselling service.I am able to offer short-term, focussed sessions as well as longer term counselling.
Hi. Whether you have had previous experience of counselling or are thinking about it for the first time, I know that taking that first step can be a daunting experience. The relationship between you and your counsellor is paramount, so it’s vital that you choose one with whom you feel comfortable. I am passionate about supporting my clients, both in their present circumstances and, where possible, in seeking to achieve the best possible outcomes for their futures, by offering a safe, supportive, non-judgemental and empathic counselling service.I am able to offer short-term, focussed sessions as well as longer term counselling.
07588 665161 View 07588 665161
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Simone Sheikh
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bromley BR2  (Online Only)
People usually seek therapy because they have reached a crisis point in their life and are struggling to cope alone. This can lead to feeling stuck or creating unhelpful behaviour patterns to cope which present them from living life to their full potential. We often feel confused, anxious, depressed, emotionally numb or trapped in our past without clear goals in life or clear identity. I can offer you a safe space to explore better internal understanding which promotes self awareness, personal growth and inner peace which enables you to feel full of hope and clarity to achieve personal success.
People usually seek therapy because they have reached a crisis point in their life and are struggling to cope alone. This can lead to feeling stuck or creating unhelpful behaviour patterns to cope which present them from living life to their full potential. We often feel confused, anxious, depressed, emotionally numb or trapped in our past without clear goals in life or clear identity. I can offer you a safe space to explore better internal understanding which promotes self awareness, personal growth and inner peace which enables you to feel full of hope and clarity to achieve personal success.
07480 533783 View 07480 533783
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Dionne Thompson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bromley BR1
Healing and personal growth come from a genuine connection built on trust, understanding, and respect for your unique journey. My approach to therapy is not about applying one-size-fits-all solutions but about deeply listening to your story and helping you find your way forward. I integrate creativity, mindfulness, and evidence-based techniques to meet your needs, whether navigating anxiety, relationship dynamics, or seeking a clearer sense of purpose. My role is to guide, support, and challenge you as we work together to discover your inner resilience and unlock your potential for lasting change. Let’s embark on this journey.
Healing and personal growth come from a genuine connection built on trust, understanding, and respect for your unique journey. My approach to therapy is not about applying one-size-fits-all solutions but about deeply listening to your story and helping you find your way forward. I integrate creativity, mindfulness, and evidence-based techniques to meet your needs, whether navigating anxiety, relationship dynamics, or seeking a clearer sense of purpose. My role is to guide, support, and challenge you as we work together to discover your inner resilience and unlock your potential for lasting change. Let’s embark on this journey.
01959 581131 View 01959 581131
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Ruth Lawson
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Bromley BR2
Hello! I am an experienced and energetic practitioner I experience many clients saying that they don’t believe that their problems are bad enough, that there must be others in need who are suffering more, or that it is indulgent to go for counselling. If you are finding it hard to cope with life, for whatever reason, remember that you deserve to be heard and that your experiences, memories and feelings are real for you. I walk alongside you as you explore your unique life experiences and bring them for healing. I'm a qualified counsellor and coach. I am also UKCP trainee psychotherapist currently working towards accreditation.
Hello! I am an experienced and energetic practitioner I experience many clients saying that they don’t believe that their problems are bad enough, that there must be others in need who are suffering more, or that it is indulgent to go for counselling. If you are finding it hard to cope with life, for whatever reason, remember that you deserve to be heard and that your experiences, memories and feelings are real for you. I walk alongside you as you explore your unique life experiences and bring them for healing. I'm a qualified counsellor and coach. I am also UKCP trainee psychotherapist currently working towards accreditation.
07723 502566 View 07723 502566
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Amanda Jane Morris. Counsellor Supervisor- Bacp Accred
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bromley BR1  (Online Only)
As a Senior Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist /Supervisor with over 10 years experience working with young people and adults. I offer a safe, confidential, collaborative space , (either online (GDPR safe) or face 2 face, for us to work together and find a way forward. I specialise in working with children and teenagers also SEN, often holding the sessions in their home environment as this enables them to relax more. Trained in CBT, Person-Centred and Psycho-dynamic, working with a range of issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, self harm, intrusive/suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, OCD, bereavement and more.
As a Senior Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist /Supervisor with over 10 years experience working with young people and adults. I offer a safe, confidential, collaborative space , (either online (GDPR safe) or face 2 face, for us to work together and find a way forward. I specialise in working with children and teenagers also SEN, often holding the sessions in their home environment as this enables them to relax more. Trained in CBT, Person-Centred and Psycho-dynamic, working with a range of issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, self harm, intrusive/suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, OCD, bereavement and more.
07723 492342 View 07723 492342
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Dr Davina Aidoo
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bromley BR1
Hi, I am a registered psychologist with over 25years of experience. I work with individuals and couples, experiencing a range of issues, both in person and online. I use different forms of therapy to provide support with the difficulties you are experiencing. Therapies used are based on your needs and the pace that you want to work at. Many of my clients have experienced periods of anxiety or depression. They have experienced challenges in their relationships, work environment, decision-making and have had concerns with mood/mental-health, sex and intimacy; and struggled with sexual identity and racial discrimination, to name a few.
Hi, I am a registered psychologist with over 25years of experience. I work with individuals and couples, experiencing a range of issues, both in person and online. I use different forms of therapy to provide support with the difficulties you are experiencing. Therapies used are based on your needs and the pace that you want to work at. Many of my clients have experienced periods of anxiety or depression. They have experienced challenges in their relationships, work environment, decision-making and have had concerns with mood/mental-health, sex and intimacy; and struggled with sexual identity and racial discrimination, to name a few.
020 3962 1654 View 020 3962 1654
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Hanna Dominika Tree
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Bromley BR1
I am an Integrative Counsellor and hold a BACP Accreditation. I help adults, young people and children with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, exam stress, work stress and burnout, various degrees of trauma, relationship difficulties, minority experience and many others. Having practised for 10 years now, I have experience of working across different sectors including private, public and charities. I create a positive, judgment free environment to enable my clients to achieve their therapy goals. I speak fluent Polish, so welcome clients who speak Polish too.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and hold a BACP Accreditation. I help adults, young people and children with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, bereavement, exam stress, work stress and burnout, various degrees of trauma, relationship difficulties, minority experience and many others. Having practised for 10 years now, I have experience of working across different sectors including private, public and charities. I create a positive, judgment free environment to enable my clients to achieve their therapy goals. I speak fluent Polish, so welcome clients who speak Polish too.
07833 373421 View 07833 373421
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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.