Female Counselling in Stoke Newington, London

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Sophie Rae
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16  (Online Only)
I offer a safe and confidential space to understand and work collaboratively to address a range of issues such as mood, self-esteem, unhelpful ways of coping and relationships. I tailor my approach to each individual, using the most appropriate, evidence-based models of psychological therapy.
I offer a safe and confidential space to understand and work collaboratively to address a range of issues such as mood, self-esteem, unhelpful ways of coping and relationships. I tailor my approach to each individual, using the most appropriate, evidence-based models of psychological therapy.
020 4538 5865 View 020 4538 5865
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Gail Wilkinson Pgdip Mbacp (Accred)
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
Perhaps you’ve felt stuck for a while, or have been feeling that something isn’t right but can’t quite identify what that is. You may be anxious, depressed, have low self-esteem. Maybe you are struggling in relationships, or finding it difficult getting your needs met? You may have often felt that you don’t belong, or that you’re not supposed to be doing the work you do. Perhaps you’d like to feel less frustrated, angry or alone? You may be experiencing grief, or struggling with addiction, you might have low libido, or want to explore your sexuality. It might be a family or historic issue you’d like to make sense of. I can help.
Perhaps you’ve felt stuck for a while, or have been feeling that something isn’t right but can’t quite identify what that is. You may be anxious, depressed, have low self-esteem. Maybe you are struggling in relationships, or finding it difficult getting your needs met? You may have often felt that you don’t belong, or that you’re not supposed to be doing the work you do. Perhaps you’d like to feel less frustrated, angry or alone? You may be experiencing grief, or struggling with addiction, you might have low libido, or want to explore your sexuality. It might be a family or historic issue you’d like to make sense of. I can help.
020 3917 4235 View 020 3917 4235
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Samira Belrhazi
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16  (Online Only)
Being stuck in a pattern of relating to the self or others that is not serving us any longer is a common human experience. My approach is integrative mainly psychodynamic, meaning I work with a person's defences and resistance in a gentle but challenging way, examining early childhood experiences and relationships. I create a safe non-judgemental space for frank, open and intimate discussions about your issues and struggles.
Being stuck in a pattern of relating to the self or others that is not serving us any longer is a common human experience. My approach is integrative mainly psychodynamic, meaning I work with a person's defences and resistance in a gentle but challenging way, examining early childhood experiences and relationships. I create a safe non-judgemental space for frank, open and intimate discussions about your issues and struggles.
020 3872 2051 View 020 3872 2051
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Rebecca Owen
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16  (Online Only)
Hello and welcome. My name is Rebecca i was born and grew up in Cambridge and moved to London in my twenties. I am an experienced and accredited psychotherapist primarily working in London and offering on- line therapy UK - wide. Having worked in NHS, Private Practice and Creative Arts, central to my approach is to maintain a warm, safe and comfortable space where clients can explore their feelings and struggles and i can help them move on to new possibilities.
Hello and welcome. My name is Rebecca i was born and grew up in Cambridge and moved to London in my twenties. I am an experienced and accredited psychotherapist primarily working in London and offering on- line therapy UK - wide. Having worked in NHS, Private Practice and Creative Arts, central to my approach is to maintain a warm, safe and comfortable space where clients can explore their feelings and struggles and i can help them move on to new possibilities.
020 3866 4548 View 020 3866 4548
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Phoebe Weiland
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
Do you feel anxious, depressed or ‘stuck’? Perhaps you are struggling to move on from difficult experiences, feel overwhelmed or in constant physical pain. Or maybe you'd just like to find a calm space to untangle your thoughts. I use a wide range of tried and tested counselling and meditative techniques to help you feel more hopeful and optimistic right from the first session...
Do you feel anxious, depressed or ‘stuck’? Perhaps you are struggling to move on from difficult experiences, feel overwhelmed or in constant physical pain. Or maybe you'd just like to find a calm space to untangle your thoughts. I use a wide range of tried and tested counselling and meditative techniques to help you feel more hopeful and optimistic right from the first session...
01844 394940 View 01844 394940
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Nadia Somers
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stoke Newington, London N16  (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Psychologist working with adults in private practice (www.atimeandspace.com) and children and families in NHS practice. I support people to navigate a broad range of problems such as low mood, anxiety, burnout and stress, bereavement, loss, life transitions, fertility issues, parenting challenges, the effects of traumatic experiences, living with health conditions and new diagnoses, difficulty making decisions or feeling without a sense of purpose in life. I support people to feel they are living in a way that fits with their values and to depart from ways of being that no longer suit them.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working with adults in private practice (www.atimeandspace.com) and children and families in NHS practice. I support people to navigate a broad range of problems such as low mood, anxiety, burnout and stress, bereavement, loss, life transitions, fertility issues, parenting challenges, the effects of traumatic experiences, living with health conditions and new diagnoses, difficulty making decisions or feeling without a sense of purpose in life. I support people to feel they are living in a way that fits with their values and to depart from ways of being that no longer suit them.
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Phillippa Chinery
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16  (Online Only)
Do you struggle with self-acceptance? Do you hide parts of yourself that you’re scared may be rejected by loved ones? Is it hard to share your vulnerability with those closest to you? We can all feel like this at times and it can be challenging to sort through these feelings alone. Deciding to seek help is a courageous choice to take and is an important first step in improving your relationship with yourself and others.
Do you struggle with self-acceptance? Do you hide parts of yourself that you’re scared may be rejected by loved ones? Is it hard to share your vulnerability with those closest to you? We can all feel like this at times and it can be challenging to sort through these feelings alone. Deciding to seek help is a courageous choice to take and is an important first step in improving your relationship with yourself and others.
020 8106 8244 View 020 8106 8244
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Ela Smith
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stoke Newington, London N16
I am an accredited Psychotherapist, committed to providing an accepting and caring space for you to explore what you are struggling with. I have found that when you feel valued and understood by someone, you naturally become better at being able to offer that to yourself. I prioritise working to build trust, so I can be there to support you through painful and vulnerable moments. I believe that therapy can be a place where you get to explore parts of yourself that you might not often get to express. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and sexual trauma.
I am an accredited Psychotherapist, committed to providing an accepting and caring space for you to explore what you are struggling with. I have found that when you feel valued and understood by someone, you naturally become better at being able to offer that to yourself. I prioritise working to build trust, so I can be there to support you through painful and vulnerable moments. I believe that therapy can be a place where you get to explore parts of yourself that you might not often get to express. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and sexual trauma.
01305 238963 View 01305 238963
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Louise Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N4
I am a compassionate and empathic CBT and EMDR therapist with over a decade of experience helping individuals overcome psychological distress and navigate through difficult challenges. I have over 10 years experience helping people overcome a range of psychological difficulties including PTSD, cPTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety issues, low self esteem, attachment issues, disordered eating and more. I believe that every person is an individual, has resilience and will have found remarkable ways to cope with life's difficulties.
I am a compassionate and empathic CBT and EMDR therapist with over a decade of experience helping individuals overcome psychological distress and navigate through difficult challenges. I have over 10 years experience helping people overcome a range of psychological difficulties including PTSD, cPTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety issues, low self esteem, attachment issues, disordered eating and more. I believe that every person is an individual, has resilience and will have found remarkable ways to cope with life's difficulties.
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Rosemary Gomes
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
I am a compassionate and insightful mental health professional possessing a broad range of clinical experience with people with mental health conditions. I have gained this from over 10 years of working therapeutically. I am passionate about using evidence-based psychological techniques that are grounded in a tailored understanding of a person’s distress. I do this by constructing and continually refining a formulation to make sense of someone’s difficulties, drawing on both theoretical models and information that presents during therapy. I am proactive and enthusiastic about achieving successful therapy outcomes.
I am a compassionate and insightful mental health professional possessing a broad range of clinical experience with people with mental health conditions. I have gained this from over 10 years of working therapeutically. I am passionate about using evidence-based psychological techniques that are grounded in a tailored understanding of a person’s distress. I do this by constructing and continually refining a formulation to make sense of someone’s difficulties, drawing on both theoretical models and information that presents during therapy. I am proactive and enthusiastic about achieving successful therapy outcomes.
020 3962 1928 View 020 3962 1928
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Maia Kruger
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
Hi, my name is Maia. I have over ten years experience as a qualified integrative art psychotherapist, using a trauma-informed approach to help people with PTSD and CPTSD as well as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and neurodiversity and gender identity. I work in person and online. The process of making art and reflecting on it with an Integrative Art Therapist can be profoundly rewarding. As a dyslexic person, I often found difficulty expressing my thoughts and feeling with words, and as such I turned away from traditional talking-based therapy and found a new language to express myself and understand others.
Hi, my name is Maia. I have over ten years experience as a qualified integrative art psychotherapist, using a trauma-informed approach to help people with PTSD and CPTSD as well as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and neurodiversity and gender identity. I work in person and online. The process of making art and reflecting on it with an Integrative Art Therapist can be profoundly rewarding. As a dyslexic person, I often found difficulty expressing my thoughts and feeling with words, and as such I turned away from traditional talking-based therapy and found a new language to express myself and understand others.
020 7870 7852 View 020 7870 7852
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Rhona Mercer
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
I'm a humanistic therapist based in North London and have experience of working with people who are suffering from a range of issues, including relationship problems, anxiety, depression, loneliness, low self-esteem, trauma and loss. My approach is integrative, which means I'm able to draw on different types of therapy techniques that suit your individual needs. It can be hard to know how to approach difficulties you may be having and even harder to talk to those closest to you. This is where therapy can be hugely beneficial and I offer a chance for reflection in a warm, non-judgemental and confidential environment.
I'm a humanistic therapist based in North London and have experience of working with people who are suffering from a range of issues, including relationship problems, anxiety, depression, loneliness, low self-esteem, trauma and loss. My approach is integrative, which means I'm able to draw on different types of therapy techniques that suit your individual needs. It can be hard to know how to approach difficulties you may be having and even harder to talk to those closest to you. This is where therapy can be hugely beneficial and I offer a chance for reflection in a warm, non-judgemental and confidential environment.
020 7046 0591 View 020 7046 0591
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Zaneta Masionis
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
My main aim as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgemental environment in which you as a client feel safe to explore and build trust. I offer a welcoming, confidential space for you to talk and explore any problems or challenges in your life that may be causing you to experience psychological and emotional pain in a safe setting at a pace that works for you. It doesn’t matter how problematic your life is or what form, or size the problems or challenges in your life take, if they are causing you to be unhappy then I can help you.
My main aim as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgemental environment in which you as a client feel safe to explore and build trust. I offer a welcoming, confidential space for you to talk and explore any problems or challenges in your life that may be causing you to experience psychological and emotional pain in a safe setting at a pace that works for you. It doesn’t matter how problematic your life is or what form, or size the problems or challenges in your life take, if they are causing you to be unhappy then I can help you.
020 3984 9708 View 020 3984 9708
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Dr Argyro (Iro) Ioannou
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
I am an experienced Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Supervisor. I have experience working as a psychotherapist in the NHS and in private practice with clients facing a variety of psychological concerns, ranging in severity and intensity. Holding a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, and striving for continuous professional development, I offer therapy with the highest level of knowledge and skills. I value your unique and subjective experience and our therapeutic sessions will be tailored to meet your unique needs, offering you the beginning of a healing process and a more fulfilling life.
I am an experienced Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Supervisor. I have experience working as a psychotherapist in the NHS and in private practice with clients facing a variety of psychological concerns, ranging in severity and intensity. Holding a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, and striving for continuous professional development, I offer therapy with the highest level of knowledge and skills. I value your unique and subjective experience and our therapeutic sessions will be tailored to meet your unique needs, offering you the beginning of a healing process and a more fulfilling life.
020 3962 0779 View 020 3962 0779
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Caroline Moore
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
We can all face difficulties in our lives and sometimes it’s helpful to talk things through in a safe, warm and accepting environment. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, relationship issues, life transitions or other challenges, we can work together to gain insight into the difficulties you are facing and your responses to them. Insight can facilitate change. When we are stuck in the past it robs us of the richness of the present moment and limits who we can be. Together we can move towards healing and self discovery and explore what's preventing you from living a more free and fulfilling life.
We can all face difficulties in our lives and sometimes it’s helpful to talk things through in a safe, warm and accepting environment. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, relationship issues, life transitions or other challenges, we can work together to gain insight into the difficulties you are facing and your responses to them. Insight can facilitate change. When we are stuck in the past it robs us of the richness of the present moment and limits who we can be. Together we can move towards healing and self discovery and explore what's preventing you from living a more free and fulfilling life.
020 3962 1273 View 020 3962 1273
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Songul Guler
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
Hello, and welcome! I specialize in one-on-one therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma, utilizing EMDR therapy. As a family and couple therapist, I offer systemic therapy in a reflexive, curious, non-judgmental, and confidential space. Here, you can explore relationship patterns and address areas of concern. With 20 years of experience, I have helped thousands of people achieve positive outcomes in their mental, psychological, emotional, and relational struggles. My goal is to empower you to make meaningful changes and live a fulfilling life. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together.
Hello, and welcome! I specialize in one-on-one therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma, utilizing EMDR therapy. As a family and couple therapist, I offer systemic therapy in a reflexive, curious, non-judgmental, and confidential space. Here, you can explore relationship patterns and address areas of concern. With 20 years of experience, I have helped thousands of people achieve positive outcomes in their mental, psychological, emotional, and relational struggles. My goal is to empower you to make meaningful changes and live a fulfilling life. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together.
020 3974 2089 View 020 3974 2089
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Avery Rabbitt
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16  (Online Only)
Hi, there! I'm Avery. If you're suffering from anxiety and/or depression brought on by things outside your control, if the tools you've used to cope with life's challenges and hardships are currently hindering you more than they're helping you, or if you need a support reframing how you see yourself and your part in the world, I'd like to help you unwind those tensions. I offer a a gentle space for clients to release, even if for a moment, the things that demand so much of our energy as we power through our daily lives. Just having that space can empower us to approach life creatively and reconnect to our sense of play.
Hi, there! I'm Avery. If you're suffering from anxiety and/or depression brought on by things outside your control, if the tools you've used to cope with life's challenges and hardships are currently hindering you more than they're helping you, or if you need a support reframing how you see yourself and your part in the world, I'd like to help you unwind those tensions. I offer a a gentle space for clients to release, even if for a moment, the things that demand so much of our energy as we power through our daily lives. Just having that space can empower us to approach life creatively and reconnect to our sense of play.
020 3856 3714 View 020 3856 3714
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Kate Pryce
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
I am a clinical psychologist with over 10 years' experience of working in the NHS. As a clinical psychologist I am trained to provide a range of psychological therapies for many different problems. In my private practice I focus on using a form of psychological therapy called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Research evidence indicates that CBT can help with many difficulties which include: · Anxiety based problems including: · panic attacks · post-traumatic stress disorder · obsessive compulsive disorder · social anxiety · health anxiety · phobias · Depression and low mood · Sleep difficulties · Low self esteem · Problematic perfectionism · Eating disorders · Sleep difficulties · Anger
I am a clinical psychologist with over 10 years' experience of working in the NHS. As a clinical psychologist I am trained to provide a range of psychological therapies for many different problems. In my private practice I focus on using a form of psychological therapy called Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Research evidence indicates that CBT can help with many difficulties which include: · Anxiety based problems including: · panic attacks · post-traumatic stress disorder · obsessive compulsive disorder · social anxiety · health anxiety · phobias · Depression and low mood · Sleep difficulties · Low self esteem · Problematic perfectionism · Eating disorders · Sleep difficulties · Anger
020 3870 3852 View 020 3870 3852
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Abi Agboola
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16  (Online Only)
I will offer you a safe, supportive and confidential space where you can talk about whatever is troubling you without fear of being judged in any way. During our sessions I will help you to gain clarity about your situation, achieve deeper personal awareness and provide you with the space to explore the changes necessary to live a more fulfilled life. I have experience of working with depression, stress and anxiety in its many different forms. Also relationship, identity issues and physical and/or emotional abuse. I offer both long and short term counselling.
I will offer you a safe, supportive and confidential space where you can talk about whatever is troubling you without fear of being judged in any way. During our sessions I will help you to gain clarity about your situation, achieve deeper personal awareness and provide you with the space to explore the changes necessary to live a more fulfilled life. I have experience of working with depression, stress and anxiety in its many different forms. Also relationship, identity issues and physical and/or emotional abuse. I offer both long and short term counselling.
020 3962 1112 View 020 3962 1112
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Dr Eirini Melegkovits
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Stoke Newington, London N16
I view therapy as a journey of healing, growth and discovery. Alongside my private practice, I work as a Clinical Psychologist and researcher in the NHS and academia, where I study the influence of trauma in childhood on adult mental health. I have training in different therapy models, and offer integrative therapy to adults, adolescents and children/parents of younger children. I am influenced by psychodynamic models of thinking, but also draw from systemic family therapy and CBT (in particular “third wave”, which connects how we think to how we feel and our relationship to our inner experiences).
I view therapy as a journey of healing, growth and discovery. Alongside my private practice, I work as a Clinical Psychologist and researcher in the NHS and academia, where I study the influence of trauma in childhood on adult mental health. I have training in different therapy models, and offer integrative therapy to adults, adolescents and children/parents of younger children. I am influenced by psychodynamic models of thinking, but also draw from systemic family therapy and CBT (in particular “third wave”, which connects how we think to how we feel and our relationship to our inner experiences).
020 3667 9567 View 020 3667 9567
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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.