Female Counselling in Prenton, ENG

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Hannah O'Neill
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Prenton CH43
You might be struggling with suicidal thoughts, shame, feeling depressed, feeling constantly anxious and on edge. You might have a combination of these along with other issues that you need to work through. What you’re feeling might have been triggered by a traumatic, life altering event or you might not know why you’re feeling this way. Counselling can help from lots of different starting points. You don’t have to be at rock bottom to seek help or maybe that is where you are and that is okay too. You’ve taken the first steps to search for a counsellor. I know it takes a lot of courage, sometimes all you’ve got.
You might be struggling with suicidal thoughts, shame, feeling depressed, feeling constantly anxious and on edge. You might have a combination of these along with other issues that you need to work through. What you’re feeling might have been triggered by a traumatic, life altering event or you might not know why you’re feeling this way. Counselling can help from lots of different starting points. You don’t have to be at rock bottom to seek help or maybe that is where you are and that is okay too. You’ve taken the first steps to search for a counsellor. I know it takes a lot of courage, sometimes all you’ve got.
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Liz Heald
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Prenton CH43
I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and CBT & DBT Practitioner based on the Wirral, UK. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and an individual member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. As my surname perfectly encapsulates, I have a passion for helping others on their healing journey to find inner peace, by working with clients to explore their issues in an empathic, non-judgemental and impartial way. For full information on how I work, check out my website: www.healdtherapy.com
I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and CBT & DBT Practitioner based on the Wirral, UK. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and an individual member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. As my surname perfectly encapsulates, I have a passion for helping others on their healing journey to find inner peace, by working with clients to explore their issues in an empathic, non-judgemental and impartial way. For full information on how I work, check out my website: www.healdtherapy.com
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Helen Forbes
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Prenton CH43
Choosing the right therapist for you is important. You might want to talk to several people before you make your decision. We can chat by phone, or you can come and meet me to help you understand if we're a good fit. We can meet in my garden room, or we can walk and talk in Birkenhead Park.
Choosing the right therapist for you is important. You might want to talk to several people before you make your decision. We can chat by phone, or you can come and meet me to help you understand if we're a good fit. We can meet in my garden room, or we can walk and talk in Birkenhead Park.
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Kate Louise McDonald
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Prenton CH43
So if you've reached this point I'm guessing you feel like you need some extra support and professional guidance. Life at times for all of us can seem overwhelming and our minds are like overfilled jugs of water or that junk draw that we have in our homes that just doesn't shut. Whatever your issue is, I believe I can help you. Together we can unfold what is going on for you, at your pace and then with my support, we can look at new ways of coping and reach a goal that you would love to achieve. The answers you're looking for, are already inside you. I help you find them, organize them and achieve them.
So if you've reached this point I'm guessing you feel like you need some extra support and professional guidance. Life at times for all of us can seem overwhelming and our minds are like overfilled jugs of water or that junk draw that we have in our homes that just doesn't shut. Whatever your issue is, I believe I can help you. Together we can unfold what is going on for you, at your pace and then with my support, we can look at new ways of coping and reach a goal that you would love to achieve. The answers you're looking for, are already inside you. I help you find them, organize them and achieve them.
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Jen Shaw @ Perseverance Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Prenton CH43
Hello my name is Jen and I am a fully qualified therapist who loves counselling. I have lots of experience working with neurodiverse adults, young people and children so find it easy to adapt my style to suit my clients needs. I have a genuine passion for the work I do, as i enjoy helping people feel better about themselves.
Hello my name is Jen and I am a fully qualified therapist who loves counselling. I have lots of experience working with neurodiverse adults, young people and children so find it easy to adapt my style to suit my clients needs. I have a genuine passion for the work I do, as i enjoy helping people feel better about themselves.
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Wellness Matters
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Prenton CH43
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Lyndsay MacAulay
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Birkenhead CH41
Hi, my name is Lyndsay, I specialise in working with kids, teens, and young adults who are dealing with a variety of problems in their lives -school, EBSA, bullying, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, friendships, family break down, identity issues, neurodivergence, social media, anxiety, low mood, depression,or grief and loss to name but a few. I work with recent and historic sexual, emotional and physical abuse and trauma.
Hi, my name is Lyndsay, I specialise in working with kids, teens, and young adults who are dealing with a variety of problems in their lives -school, EBSA, bullying, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, friendships, family break down, identity issues, neurodivergence, social media, anxiety, low mood, depression,or grief and loss to name but a few. I work with recent and historic sexual, emotional and physical abuse and trauma.
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Joanne Morley
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wirral CH49
I have over 15 years experience of supporting individuals who struggle with managing mental health and wellbeing. I am able to provisionally diagnose and treat individuals using a range of approaches, all with a strong evidence base to support their use in relieving distress however, I aim to treat the person as an individual, adopting an integrative approach to suit their needs.
I have over 15 years experience of supporting individuals who struggle with managing mental health and wellbeing. I am able to provisionally diagnose and treat individuals using a range of approaches, all with a strong evidence base to support their use in relieving distress however, I aim to treat the person as an individual, adopting an integrative approach to suit their needs.
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Paz Clayton
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Birkenhead CH42
I work with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship issues, self harm, anger, bullying, self esteem, and more. If you need to find some space to talk to someone about your situation please contact me and I should be able to offer you an appointment within a few days. I provide a free, 30-minute no obligation consultation in which we can look at your main concerns. Whether therapy can help depends, in my opinion, on the relationship between us and how comfortable and safe you feel. I am also available by phone, Google meet or Teams.
I work with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship issues, self harm, anger, bullying, self esteem, and more. If you need to find some space to talk to someone about your situation please contact me and I should be able to offer you an appointment within a few days. I provide a free, 30-minute no obligation consultation in which we can look at your main concerns. Whether therapy can help depends, in my opinion, on the relationship between us and how comfortable and safe you feel. I am also available by phone, Google meet or Teams.
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Holly Driver Dos Santos
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Birkenhead CH41
I can treat panic, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, OCD, PTSD, depression and anxiety and low mood associated to low self esteem. I will always offer a psychological assessment as the first CBT session, so can advise at the end of the first session of a provisional diagnosis and whether CBT is likely to help. The therapy is goal- focused, evidence-based, and involves making changes with my support to overcome your difficulties. It can be extremely difficult to know what your goals are when highly anxious or depressed, so I can help you to work out what you are aiming to change. I can help you if aged 16 or above.
I can treat panic, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, OCD, PTSD, depression and anxiety and low mood associated to low self esteem. I will always offer a psychological assessment as the first CBT session, so can advise at the end of the first session of a provisional diagnosis and whether CBT is likely to help. The therapy is goal- focused, evidence-based, and involves making changes with my support to overcome your difficulties. It can be extremely difficult to know what your goals are when highly anxious or depressed, so I can help you to work out what you are aiming to change. I can help you if aged 16 or above.
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Anna Pluck
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Birkenhead CH43
Anxiety can overwhelm you. You lie awake at night worried about the day ahead and struggle to relax and constantly overthing everything. Even your time off can be filled with dread about what's coming up. It's not just in your head - heart pounding, shakiness and a sinking feeling in your stomach can make you feel really unwell. Sometimes family and friends get impatient telling you to just do it but you just can't and then you end up feeling worse because nobody understands how hard it is.
Anxiety can overwhelm you. You lie awake at night worried about the day ahead and struggle to relax and constantly overthing everything. Even your time off can be filled with dread about what's coming up. It's not just in your head - heart pounding, shakiness and a sinking feeling in your stomach can make you feel really unwell. Sometimes family and friends get impatient telling you to just do it but you just can't and then you end up feeling worse because nobody understands how hard it is.
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Kind Mind IOM | Erika Kelly (BSc, PGDip,MBABCP)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Wirral CH30
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is very popular and highly recommended by NICE guidelines as a proven and effective method for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and so much more! As a dedicated CBT psychotherapist and member of the BABCP, I am passionate about supporting people to feel better about and within themselves, ultimately enhancing their quality of life. I currently work with clients aged 16 and older from all backgrounds, utilising a variety of therapeutic techniques to create a friendly and empowering environment, whereby collaboratively, we can develop practical strategies to improve your mental health.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is very popular and highly recommended by NICE guidelines as a proven and effective method for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and so much more! As a dedicated CBT psychotherapist and member of the BABCP, I am passionate about supporting people to feel better about and within themselves, ultimately enhancing their quality of life. I currently work with clients aged 16 and older from all backgrounds, utilising a variety of therapeutic techniques to create a friendly and empowering environment, whereby collaboratively, we can develop practical strategies to improve your mental health.
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Sarah Kay Higginson
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Birkenhead CH41
I am a person-centred counsellor who specialises in working with both men and women who have experienced abuse. I work with all forms of abuse including, sexual, intimate, partner and domestic abuse, both recent and historic childhood abuse. I can work both pre- and post-trial and am also currently employed as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Assessment Officer with RASA Merseyside to help people access the appropriate practical and emotional support through the criminal justice system.
I am a person-centred counsellor who specialises in working with both men and women who have experienced abuse. I work with all forms of abuse including, sexual, intimate, partner and domestic abuse, both recent and historic childhood abuse. I can work both pre- and post-trial and am also currently employed as an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor Assessment Officer with RASA Merseyside to help people access the appropriate practical and emotional support through the criminal justice system.
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Chris Cullen
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Wirral CH49
You might be struggling with relationships or work stress, perhaps you have anxiety or depression, you could be going through life changes like a bereavement or retirement. Maybe you simply feel stuck in a rut and unfulfilled. Whatever you are going through I can offer a safe, warm space to express your feelings with someone who will understand. With my support you can explore how to make positive changes or adjust to life circumstances and move forward. The link between psychological stress and physical poor health is clear, so making your emotional well-being a priority has lasting benefits in preventing future health problems.
You might be struggling with relationships or work stress, perhaps you have anxiety or depression, you could be going through life changes like a bereavement or retirement. Maybe you simply feel stuck in a rut and unfulfilled. Whatever you are going through I can offer a safe, warm space to express your feelings with someone who will understand. With my support you can explore how to make positive changes or adjust to life circumstances and move forward. The link between psychological stress and physical poor health is clear, so making your emotional well-being a priority has lasting benefits in preventing future health problems.
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Françoise Rutland
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wallasey CH44
​I have a particular interest in working with issues of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and relational issues. My core modality is psychodynamic with integrative counselling, and clinical hypnotherapy with memberships and accreditation with NCPS, BACP and CNHC. I believe that the best therapeutic outcomes directly relate to trust, acceptance and confidentiality between counsellor and client.
​I have a particular interest in working with issues of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and relational issues. My core modality is psychodynamic with integrative counselling, and clinical hypnotherapy with memberships and accreditation with NCPS, BACP and CNHC. I believe that the best therapeutic outcomes directly relate to trust, acceptance and confidentiality between counsellor and client.
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Nourish Your Mind Counselling Services
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Wirral CH46
I’m Julie, a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; here to offer you a warm safe and in-depth service, designed to select what is best suited for your needs. Together we can work on what is happening for you and create a personalised toolbox to help you move forward to a more fulfilling, meaningful life
I’m Julie, a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor; here to offer you a warm safe and in-depth service, designed to select what is best suited for your needs. Together we can work on what is happening for you and create a personalised toolbox to help you move forward to a more fulfilling, meaningful life
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Mind Clarity CIC
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Birkenhead CH41
We offer a variety of counsellors who have various specialties and languages to fit a range of client needs, desires and wants. We cater to several types of clients whether it be addiction, emotional stress, mental health, or culturally related. We also offer dedicated FREE counselling for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Wirral Languages we offer: English, Farsi, Urdu, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, Polish, Spanish and Albanian!
We offer a variety of counsellors who have various specialties and languages to fit a range of client needs, desires and wants. We cater to several types of clients whether it be addiction, emotional stress, mental health, or culturally related. We also offer dedicated FREE counselling for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the Wirral Languages we offer: English, Farsi, Urdu, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, Polish, Spanish and Albanian!
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Claire Allerton
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Birkenhead CH41
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile while you decide on the best counsellor for you and what you need. I would like to help. My name is Claire and I am a dedicated, warm, ethical, caring, reliable and experienced counsellor. Making the decision to see a counsellor is a big step, especially if you haven't done anything like this before. I aim to make it as easy and comfortable for you as possible. I'm often told that I have a calming presence and that people feel comfortable around me. You may be thinking about counselling to make changes, manage difficulties, make a big decision or understand yourself better.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile while you decide on the best counsellor for you and what you need. I would like to help. My name is Claire and I am a dedicated, warm, ethical, caring, reliable and experienced counsellor. Making the decision to see a counsellor is a big step, especially if you haven't done anything like this before. I aim to make it as easy and comfortable for you as possible. I'm often told that I have a calming presence and that people feel comfortable around me. You may be thinking about counselling to make changes, manage difficulties, make a big decision or understand yourself better.
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Wirral Counselling Service
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Birkenhead CH43  (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Gerri and I am an experienced relationship counsellor. In these worrying days of Coronavirus, our mental health and well-being is being put under greater strain. The impact of this may be affecting your relationships and family life, you may be feeling anxious, worried about your finances, work or your business. Getting support at this time can make a huge difference to how we cope. I offer counselling to individuals and couples.
Hi, my name is Gerri and I am an experienced relationship counsellor. In these worrying days of Coronavirus, our mental health and well-being is being put under greater strain. The impact of this may be affecting your relationships and family life, you may be feeling anxious, worried about your finances, work or your business. Getting support at this time can make a huge difference to how we cope. I offer counselling to individuals and couples.
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Jessica Young
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Birkenhead CH41
I'm fully qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) therapist, a CBT supervisor and owner at Your Therapy with Jess. I am renowned for my warm and non-judgemental approach and my priority is getting your mental health back on track. I am an experienced NHS psychotherapist with 10 years experience delivering CBT and 7 years delivering EMDR. I offer EMDR for PTSD, and CBT for depression and anxiety disorders for clients over 17 years old (both therapies can be in person or remote). I also offer clinical supervision to trainee and qualified CBT therapists.
I'm fully qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) therapist, a CBT supervisor and owner at Your Therapy with Jess. I am renowned for my warm and non-judgemental approach and my priority is getting your mental health back on track. I am an experienced NHS psychotherapist with 10 years experience delivering CBT and 7 years delivering EMDR. I offer EMDR for PTSD, and CBT for depression and anxiety disorders for clients over 17 years old (both therapies can be in person or remote). I also offer clinical supervision to trainee and qualified CBT therapists.
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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.