Female Counselling in Crouch End, London

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Pat Reynolds
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Crouch End, London N8  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
What if life could be different and you were no longer stuck in unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving? What if issues such as trauma, abuse, neglect, depression, anxiety and stress no longer hindered your growth and healing? What if you could acknowledge the hurts of past experiences and find ways of letting them go? What kind of life could you choose to live instead? Could you dare to dream of a different way of being and reach for what currently feels impossible? By seeking help at this time, you have an awareness that there is more to life. If you are ready to embrace a different future, I am available Mon-Wed.
What if life could be different and you were no longer stuck in unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving? What if issues such as trauma, abuse, neglect, depression, anxiety and stress no longer hindered your growth and healing? What if you could acknowledge the hurts of past experiences and find ways of letting them go? What kind of life could you choose to live instead? Could you dare to dream of a different way of being and reach for what currently feels impossible? By seeking help at this time, you have an awareness that there is more to life. If you are ready to embrace a different future, I am available Mon-Wed.
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Monet Taylor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Crouch End, London N8
I offer a 15-minute complimentary phone call to establish your reasons for coming to therapy. I like to work with your therapeutic goal in mind and every 4-6 weeks we will have a review to ensure that therapy is fulfilling the therapeutic goal. Sharing your thoughts and feelings with a therapist can help you in making sense of challenging experiences and support you in personal growth and self-awareness. I like to work with Intergenerational patterns in mind and I am interested in the messages we receive from the body looking at somatic exercises and breath work supporting you in releasing tension, stress and anxiety.
I offer a 15-minute complimentary phone call to establish your reasons for coming to therapy. I like to work with your therapeutic goal in mind and every 4-6 weeks we will have a review to ensure that therapy is fulfilling the therapeutic goal. Sharing your thoughts and feelings with a therapist can help you in making sense of challenging experiences and support you in personal growth and self-awareness. I like to work with Intergenerational patterns in mind and I am interested in the messages we receive from the body looking at somatic exercises and breath work supporting you in releasing tension, stress and anxiety.
020 4538 5218 View 020 4538 5218
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Dr Laura Thompson
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Crouch End, London N8  (Online Only)
I'm a Chartered Coaching Psychologist with over 15 years experience of working in psychology. Coaching involves a collaborative partnership; together, we’ll navigate ‘stuckness’ and develop personalised tools to create more clarity and purposeful change in your life or work using evidence-based approaches (made transparent and demystified). Are you trying to respond to stress, anxiety or overwhelm more effectively, create work-life balance or avoid burnout? Want to place healthy boundaries, develop new habits or improve performance? Searching for a more authentic career path? I'd love to hear from you.
I'm a Chartered Coaching Psychologist with over 15 years experience of working in psychology. Coaching involves a collaborative partnership; together, we’ll navigate ‘stuckness’ and develop personalised tools to create more clarity and purposeful change in your life or work using evidence-based approaches (made transparent and demystified). Are you trying to respond to stress, anxiety or overwhelm more effectively, create work-life balance or avoid burnout? Want to place healthy boundaries, develop new habits or improve performance? Searching for a more authentic career path? I'd love to hear from you.
020 3962 1779 View 020 3962 1779
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Laura Stannard -Sex & Relationship Therapy
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Verified Verified
Crouch End, London N8  (Online Only)
Do you feel like you're navigating sex and relationships on a different wavelength? Do you think and feel deeply, yet often find yourself isolated, confused, or misunderstood? If your unique way of thinking leaves you questioning your worthiness for good sex and relationships, you're not alone. As an AuDHD sex and relationship therapist, I deeply understand the complexities of being neurodivergent. My practice is rooted in empathy, respect, and shared experience. Together, we'll explore your journey, helping you gain clarity, build meaningful connections, and discover a path that feels true to you.
Do you feel like you're navigating sex and relationships on a different wavelength? Do you think and feel deeply, yet often find yourself isolated, confused, or misunderstood? If your unique way of thinking leaves you questioning your worthiness for good sex and relationships, you're not alone. As an AuDHD sex and relationship therapist, I deeply understand the complexities of being neurodivergent. My practice is rooted in empathy, respect, and shared experience. Together, we'll explore your journey, helping you gain clarity, build meaningful connections, and discover a path that feels true to you.
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Zoe Hassid
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Crouch End, London N8
Hello. Choosing a counsellor or therapist can be a daunting experience at what may be already a difficult time for you. In a nutshell, I offer a confidential and collaborative space where you can bring whatever thoughts, feelings, behaviours or circumstances that may be troubling you. Together we can explore what's going on, at a pace that's right for you. I can support you to come to terms with who you are and what's happened in your life, so you can become who you want to be.
Hello. Choosing a counsellor or therapist can be a daunting experience at what may be already a difficult time for you. In a nutshell, I offer a confidential and collaborative space where you can bring whatever thoughts, feelings, behaviours or circumstances that may be troubling you. Together we can explore what's going on, at a pace that's right for you. I can support you to come to terms with who you are and what's happened in your life, so you can become who you want to be.
020 3917 4133 View 020 3917 4133
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Jane Aldred
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crouch End, London N8  (Online Only)
I’m here to help and support you in a time of need, be it anxiety, depression trauma (EMDR) or simply a difficult or transitional time in your life. I use a gentle but direct approach to counselling and include somatic Psychotherapeutic body work to build self trust, confidence and resilience releasing internal conflict often with Immediate calming results. I work both long and short term with over 20 years experience as a therapist and mental health. Most people at some point find them self in need of counselling working together will support you through the changes you need to make.
I’m here to help and support you in a time of need, be it anxiety, depression trauma (EMDR) or simply a difficult or transitional time in your life. I use a gentle but direct approach to counselling and include somatic Psychotherapeutic body work to build self trust, confidence and resilience releasing internal conflict often with Immediate calming results. I work both long and short term with over 20 years experience as a therapist and mental health. Most people at some point find them self in need of counselling working together will support you through the changes you need to make.
01992 929637 View 01992 929637
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Sarah Carr
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Crouch End, London N8
You may be facing an immediate crisis, or dealing with long-standing challenges. You may be facing bereavement, struggling to overcome anxiety or tackling addiction. I believe that the therapeutic relationship provides a safe place in which you can look deeply at these issues and unpick the impact that they have across your life. In an environment of kindness and compassion, I will support you in reflecting on your life and exploring the situation in which you find yourself today.
You may be facing an immediate crisis, or dealing with long-standing challenges. You may be facing bereavement, struggling to overcome anxiety or tackling addiction. I believe that the therapeutic relationship provides a safe place in which you can look deeply at these issues and unpick the impact that they have across your life. In an environment of kindness and compassion, I will support you in reflecting on your life and exploring the situation in which you find yourself today.
020 4524 2953 View 020 4524 2953
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Stephanie Jory
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crouch End, London N8
I think we sometimes come to therapy not knowing exactly what it is that's causing us pain. Maybe we feel fear, anger, confusion or just a sense of detachment from who we feel we used to be or could be; sometimes it is only symptoms (such as addictions, eating disorders, OCD) which we can identify. Past, unaddressed, trauma may be arsing or you might be experiencing family or work issues or, maybe, you’re in grief (from a death/relationship breakdown). Whatever your reason for wanting therapy I know that, ultimately, we want to feel better than we do right now.
I think we sometimes come to therapy not knowing exactly what it is that's causing us pain. Maybe we feel fear, anger, confusion or just a sense of detachment from who we feel we used to be or could be; sometimes it is only symptoms (such as addictions, eating disorders, OCD) which we can identify. Past, unaddressed, trauma may be arsing or you might be experiencing family or work issues or, maybe, you’re in grief (from a death/relationship breakdown). Whatever your reason for wanting therapy I know that, ultimately, we want to feel better than we do right now.
020 3984 9635 View 020 3984 9635
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Yafit Nahari
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Crouch End, London N10
I am a relationship-focused therapist working with couples, individuals, and parents. By understanding our attachment style and gaining insight into how we offer and receive connection, we can grow and form meaningful relationships with our beloveds. At the heart of my couples therapy work is IMAGO Relationship therapy. Imago Relationship Therapy helps couples to identify their core needs and triggers and to communicate them to their partner in a non-confrontational and constructive way. I also integrate Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy (RLT).
I am a relationship-focused therapist working with couples, individuals, and parents. By understanding our attachment style and gaining insight into how we offer and receive connection, we can grow and form meaningful relationships with our beloveds. At the heart of my couples therapy work is IMAGO Relationship therapy. Imago Relationship Therapy helps couples to identify their core needs and triggers and to communicate them to their partner in a non-confrontational and constructive way. I also integrate Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy (RLT).
020 3675 0170 View 020 3675 0170
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Helen Lavelle
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Crouch End, London N8
I work with adults of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem and depression or are experiencing difficulties within their relationships. Sometimes it can be a very specific issue that is creating emotional distress in your life. You may want to understand a troubling past experience, or change the quality of your relationships with family and friends. You may be struggling with addiction and need help, or with past trauma that is causing you to be anxious or fearful. You have already taken the first step by looking for a counsellor.
I work with adults of all ages who are struggling with anxiety, self-esteem and depression or are experiencing difficulties within their relationships. Sometimes it can be a very specific issue that is creating emotional distress in your life. You may want to understand a troubling past experience, or change the quality of your relationships with family and friends. You may be struggling with addiction and need help, or with past trauma that is causing you to be anxious or fearful. You have already taken the first step by looking for a counsellor.
020 3764 2518 View 020 3764 2518
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Tamara Vaughan
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Crouch End, London N8  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Relationship difficulties, bereavements, life transitions are all things that can catch us off-guard, causing us to question ourselves/our lives and leaving us feeling overwhelmed, scared, numb and struggling to function as we’re used to. Or maybe you don’t feel that anything major has happened, but that something just doesn’t feel right. Many of the people I work with for example, describe themselves as textbook “high achievers” who have accomplished a lot but also carry with them a sense of longing, of life feeling flat or that, despite the successes, they as a person still just aren’t ‘good enough.’
Relationship difficulties, bereavements, life transitions are all things that can catch us off-guard, causing us to question ourselves/our lives and leaving us feeling overwhelmed, scared, numb and struggling to function as we’re used to. Or maybe you don’t feel that anything major has happened, but that something just doesn’t feel right. Many of the people I work with for example, describe themselves as textbook “high achievers” who have accomplished a lot but also carry with them a sense of longing, of life feeling flat or that, despite the successes, they as a person still just aren’t ‘good enough.’
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Juliette Darby
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Crouch End, London N8
Hello, I am Juliette, an integrative counsellor working with adults. Attending therapy can be supportive for many reasons. Maybe you have reached a stage where you feel it might be helpful to discuss a difficulty you are facing or to explore your sense of well-being.  Perhaps you experience feelings of anxiety or overwhelm, persistent low mood or difficulties in your relationships. Maybe you have questions about your sense of identity or purpose, or you are struggling with feelings of loneliness, grief & loss, trauma, or other distressing life events.
Hello, I am Juliette, an integrative counsellor working with adults. Attending therapy can be supportive for many reasons. Maybe you have reached a stage where you feel it might be helpful to discuss a difficulty you are facing or to explore your sense of well-being.  Perhaps you experience feelings of anxiety or overwhelm, persistent low mood or difficulties in your relationships. Maybe you have questions about your sense of identity or purpose, or you are struggling with feelings of loneliness, grief & loss, trauma, or other distressing life events.
020 3893 2442 View 020 3893 2442
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Natalie Yeong
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Crouch End, London N8
People face many issues which can start to affect everyday life. These may be relationship issues at work or in your personal life bringing feelings of sadness, anxiety or panic attacks; mood swings or depression. Perhaps you are struggling to find a sense of self, identity or meaning and happiness in life. This can feel overwhelming and become hard to get on top of. Psychotherapy offers the space to gain a better understanding of what may be causing these problems, empowering you to start disentangling old patterns and ways of thinking. Working together I can help you gain greater insight into the difficulties you are facing.
People face many issues which can start to affect everyday life. These may be relationship issues at work or in your personal life bringing feelings of sadness, anxiety or panic attacks; mood swings or depression. Perhaps you are struggling to find a sense of self, identity or meaning and happiness in life. This can feel overwhelming and become hard to get on top of. Psychotherapy offers the space to gain a better understanding of what may be causing these problems, empowering you to start disentangling old patterns and ways of thinking. Working together I can help you gain greater insight into the difficulties you are facing.
020 4538 3489 View 020 4538 3489
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Sue Hessel
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Crouch End, London N8
I have counselled individuals and couples for over forty years, offering a wealth of experience - helping with relationships, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and other emotional difficulties. I qualified in 1980 and worked with individuals and families initially as a social worker, and from 1990 as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have extensive experience, also specialising in carers and disability.
I have counselled individuals and couples for over forty years, offering a wealth of experience - helping with relationships, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and other emotional difficulties. I qualified in 1980 and worked with individuals and families initially as a social worker, and from 1990 as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. I have extensive experience, also specialising in carers and disability.
020 3909 9649 View 020 3909 9649
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Jennifer Park
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Crouch End, London N8
There are many reasons to look for a therapist, ranging from a crisis now to a general feeling of unhappiness, stemming from your past. Life throws up many events and difficulties and we aren't always able to solve these on our own. Anxieties, stress, feeling sad, isolation, as well as relationships, families, parenting, marriage, divorce, addictions, bereavement and loss are issues that we will all face at some point in our lives. They can leave us feeling confused and lost and without anyone to help us make sense of it. Therapy is safe, secure & non judgemental providing understanding, insight leading to change for you.
There are many reasons to look for a therapist, ranging from a crisis now to a general feeling of unhappiness, stemming from your past. Life throws up many events and difficulties and we aren't always able to solve these on our own. Anxieties, stress, feeling sad, isolation, as well as relationships, families, parenting, marriage, divorce, addictions, bereavement and loss are issues that we will all face at some point in our lives. They can leave us feeling confused and lost and without anyone to help us make sense of it. Therapy is safe, secure & non judgemental providing understanding, insight leading to change for you.
020 3962 0131 View 020 3962 0131
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Julia Peters
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Crouch End, London N8
I believe a good personal connection is of vital importance, and hence offer our initial session for free. With so many years in the field I'll almost certainly have experience with whatever you bring, and I'll listen fully and without judgement. Clients often say it's a huge relief to finally share, as the root of so much pain lies in an awful sense of isolation and shame, a feeling of 'What's wrong with me?' We find ourselves nursing a raw wound yet dread being seen as needy or vulnerable. It’s hard reaching out for help, but we consult professionals in all other areas so why not here where it actually matters the most.
I believe a good personal connection is of vital importance, and hence offer our initial session for free. With so many years in the field I'll almost certainly have experience with whatever you bring, and I'll listen fully and without judgement. Clients often say it's a huge relief to finally share, as the root of so much pain lies in an awful sense of isolation and shame, a feeling of 'What's wrong with me?' We find ourselves nursing a raw wound yet dread being seen as needy or vulnerable. It’s hard reaching out for help, but we consult professionals in all other areas so why not here where it actually matters the most.
020 3872 2340 View 020 3872 2340
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Rebecca Jones
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Crouch End, London N8
In life, we all encounter moments of uncertainty, challenges, and emotions that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. If you've found yourself here, it's likely you're seeking support and guidance through such times, and I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to you. Whether you're struggling with bereavement, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, neurodiversity, exploring difference or simply seeking greater self-awareness and personal growth, I am here to walk alongside you with unwavering support and guidance.
In life, we all encounter moments of uncertainty, challenges, and emotions that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. If you've found yourself here, it's likely you're seeking support and guidance through such times, and I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to you. Whether you're struggling with bereavement, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, neurodiversity, exploring difference or simply seeking greater self-awareness and personal growth, I am here to walk alongside you with unwavering support and guidance.
020 4538 8446 View 020 4538 8446
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Jacquie Keelan
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Crouch End, London N8
Do you need somebody to help you understand and manage the challenges in your life in confidence? My approach is existential, which does not judge emotional suffering but looks instead at how you uniquely experience the world. I will help you explore your lived experience in terms of your relationships; your emotional well-being; and your values, choices and sense of purpose. You may come at a time of distress with a particular difficulty, or you may have reached a stage when you want to deepen your understanding of yourself. I offer a safe and supportive space where you can begin to make sense of whatever is troubling you.
Do you need somebody to help you understand and manage the challenges in your life in confidence? My approach is existential, which does not judge emotional suffering but looks instead at how you uniquely experience the world. I will help you explore your lived experience in terms of your relationships; your emotional well-being; and your values, choices and sense of purpose. You may come at a time of distress with a particular difficulty, or you may have reached a stage when you want to deepen your understanding of yourself. I offer a safe and supportive space where you can begin to make sense of whatever is troubling you.
020 3994 2381 View 020 3994 2381
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Julia Franks
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Crouch End, London N8
I see individual and couple clients with a wide range of issues. They include problems within relationships, parenting issues, bereavement, stress at work, low self-confidence and more. Often a client might feel a loss of hope and meaning in their life; they might have problems regulating their moods or coming to terms with aspects of themselves and decisions they have made. By coming into therapy, they seek to build a trusting relationship in which they open up, explore, let go of difficult emotions and complex thinking and beliefs.
I see individual and couple clients with a wide range of issues. They include problems within relationships, parenting issues, bereavement, stress at work, low self-confidence and more. Often a client might feel a loss of hope and meaning in their life; they might have problems regulating their moods or coming to terms with aspects of themselves and decisions they have made. By coming into therapy, they seek to build a trusting relationship in which they open up, explore, let go of difficult emotions and complex thinking and beliefs.
020 8138 0741 View 020 8138 0741
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Nathalie Krivine
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Crouch End, London N8
As a therapist I aim to provide a safe none judgemental therapeutic space for individuals, couples or families to reflect on the challenges that they maybe experiencing in their relationships which could be impacting on their emotional well being. Nathalie is aware that often people come to her for help when in crisis and the communication with those we are connected to has become too toxic. Nathalie notes that difficulties in speaking openly with those we are connected to is a common theme within families. Nathalie also has successfully used a relational attachment approach to work with individuals, both adults and young people.
As a therapist I aim to provide a safe none judgemental therapeutic space for individuals, couples or families to reflect on the challenges that they maybe experiencing in their relationships which could be impacting on their emotional well being. Nathalie is aware that often people come to her for help when in crisis and the communication with those we are connected to has become too toxic. Nathalie notes that difficulties in speaking openly with those we are connected to is a common theme within families. Nathalie also has successfully used a relational attachment approach to work with individuals, both adults and young people.
020 3985 9022 View 020 3985 9022
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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.