Female Counselling in Ross-on-Wye, ENG

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Jenna Ashford
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Ross-on-Wye HR9
I am a Sport Psychologist and Performance Consultant. I work with sports people of all ages and abilities, helping you to reach your sporting potential. Whether you are struggling with a particular aspect of your performance or are just looking to find an extra gear, I can support you to learn more about yourself and your mind. Through my experience competing in elite-level sport and with years of working as a psychologist in sport, business and education, I have an in-depth understanding of how the mind works. I am passionate about supporting others to develop their mindset and reach their potential.
I am a Sport Psychologist and Performance Consultant. I work with sports people of all ages and abilities, helping you to reach your sporting potential. Whether you are struggling with a particular aspect of your performance or are just looking to find an extra gear, I can support you to learn more about yourself and your mind. Through my experience competing in elite-level sport and with years of working as a psychologist in sport, business and education, I have an in-depth understanding of how the mind works. I am passionate about supporting others to develop their mindset and reach their potential.
028 9694 3542 View 028 9694 3542
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Fran Cruse
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ross-on-Wye HR9
I am qualified and experienced in working with adults, children and teenagers. Circumstances such as loss, trauma, stress and anxiety, relationships and work can present challenges that feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate. In our sessions I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental, supportive space for you to explore, find meanings and discover ways forward.
I am qualified and experienced in working with adults, children and teenagers. Circumstances such as loss, trauma, stress and anxiety, relationships and work can present challenges that feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate. In our sessions I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental, supportive space for you to explore, find meanings and discover ways forward.
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Laurel Tester
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Ross-on-Wye HR9
I have a special interest in intergenerational and relational trauma. This includes working with mothers to heal their own 'mother wound,' and also working with men on internalised messages of masculinity, identity and intimacy.
I have a special interest in intergenerational and relational trauma. This includes working with mothers to heal their own 'mother wound,' and also working with men on internalised messages of masculinity, identity and intimacy.
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Wendy Harvey
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ross-on-Wye HR9
I specialise in working with couples and individuals from a holistic/mindfulness perspective. I have over 25 years of experience of accompanying people of all ages with every kind of issue on their journeys of self-exploration. My original training was with Relate and I have since trained in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Somatic Trauma Work, Whole Body Focusing and Craniosacral Therapy. I have an interest in working with family relationship issues with Family Systems, Family Constellations and Non-Violent Communication approaches. I have a longstanding meditation and spiritual practice which is the foundation for my work.
I specialise in working with couples and individuals from a holistic/mindfulness perspective. I have over 25 years of experience of accompanying people of all ages with every kind of issue on their journeys of self-exploration. My original training was with Relate and I have since trained in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Somatic Trauma Work, Whole Body Focusing and Craniosacral Therapy. I have an interest in working with family relationship issues with Family Systems, Family Constellations and Non-Violent Communication approaches. I have a longstanding meditation and spiritual practice which is the foundation for my work.
01432 808374 View 01432 808374
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Catherine Quayle
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Ross-on-Wye HR9
An experienced counsellor, I work with a broad range of issues with adults from all walks of life, including busy professional people who often worry that counselling is indulgent or shows weakness. Ultimately whatever our issue, we want relief - to finally express what we hide, to be truly heard, accepted, and for this process to actually help. I provide a safe, space for coming to terms with really difficult experiences. I help people get clarity on their situation, I support in finding ways to cope with life’s difficulties, and importantly, facilitate the process of being true to yourself.
An experienced counsellor, I work with a broad range of issues with adults from all walks of life, including busy professional people who often worry that counselling is indulgent or shows weakness. Ultimately whatever our issue, we want relief - to finally express what we hide, to be truly heard, accepted, and for this process to actually help. I provide a safe, space for coming to terms with really difficult experiences. I help people get clarity on their situation, I support in finding ways to cope with life’s difficulties, and importantly, facilitate the process of being true to yourself.
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Helen Bryden
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Ross-on-Wye HR9
I'm a BACP registered counsellor and integrative psychotherapist based in Monmouth, South Wales. I provide a safe and relaxed atmosphere where whatever worries or problems you may have can be explored. As well as addressing specific issues that are concerning you, regular sessions with me can help you gain clarity around confusing patterns in your life, a greater understanding of what triggers strong emotion in you and a new-found sense of freedom and choice around how you would like your life to be.
I'm a BACP registered counsellor and integrative psychotherapist based in Monmouth, South Wales. I provide a safe and relaxed atmosphere where whatever worries or problems you may have can be explored. As well as addressing specific issues that are concerning you, regular sessions with me can help you gain clarity around confusing patterns in your life, a greater understanding of what triggers strong emotion in you and a new-found sense of freedom and choice around how you would like your life to be.
01322 936848 View 01322 936848
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Pippa Haverly
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Ross-on-Wye HR9
Life can be complex and often overwhelming, leaving us at times feeling isolated and alone even when we are surrounded by people. As such there might be many different reasons why people come into counselling. Sometimes the issues we experience have clear causes and explanations and at other times it might feel less obvious and harder therefore to identify. What I would hope to offer you is a place that feels safe, supportive and confidential where you are able to explore whatever it is for you personally that you want to address without fear of judgement and criticism.
Life can be complex and often overwhelming, leaving us at times feeling isolated and alone even when we are surrounded by people. As such there might be many different reasons why people come into counselling. Sometimes the issues we experience have clear causes and explanations and at other times it might feel less obvious and harder therefore to identify. What I would hope to offer you is a place that feels safe, supportive and confidential where you are able to explore whatever it is for you personally that you want to address without fear of judgement and criticism.
01432 808278 View 01432 808278
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Claire Harrison
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Ross-on-Wye HR9
Do you constantly feel anxious and frustrated with yourself ? Do you keep repeating the same behaviour patterns ? There is a reason for this. I have helped many clients to work through traumatic life experiences. You can start again with a new self confidence that comes from a place of love rather than hate for who you are. Things do not have to stay the same. You can change how you feel about yourself and learn to accept yourself, even the bits you don't like ! You can learn to regulate your feelings and work with them rather than being afraid and controlled by them.
Do you constantly feel anxious and frustrated with yourself ? Do you keep repeating the same behaviour patterns ? There is a reason for this. I have helped many clients to work through traumatic life experiences. You can start again with a new self confidence that comes from a place of love rather than hate for who you are. Things do not have to stay the same. You can change how you feel about yourself and learn to accept yourself, even the bits you don't like ! You can learn to regulate your feelings and work with them rather than being afraid and controlled by them.
01905 677509 View 01905 677509
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Rebecca Lacey
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Ross-on-Wye HR9
Hello. If you are nervous about coming to seek support, but want to discover more about yourself and your struggles, I can offer you a non-judgemental supportive relationship, where you are welcomed and accepted for who you are and what you bring. If you find yourself stuck in patterns that you wish to change, or held back by fears or feelings of despair, I can offer a warm, consistent relationship and a safe space to explore how you might discover new freedoms and choices.
Hello. If you are nervous about coming to seek support, but want to discover more about yourself and your struggles, I can offer you a non-judgemental supportive relationship, where you are welcomed and accepted for who you are and what you bring. If you find yourself stuck in patterns that you wish to change, or held back by fears or feelings of despair, I can offer a warm, consistent relationship and a safe space to explore how you might discover new freedoms and choices.
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Sally Parker
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Ross-on-Wye HR9
I am passionate about helping people find their true potential. I believe each one of us has the power to clear away feelings from the past and as a result step into living our best possible lives. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you are free to talk about anything that is on your mind. Together we will shape this space so that it holds the power to influence the change you are hoping to see. Having felt the benefits myself first-hand. A unique personal insight gained from my own counselling coupled with years of comprehensive training has seen me successfully support numerous others through their own transformation.
I am passionate about helping people find their true potential. I believe each one of us has the power to clear away feelings from the past and as a result step into living our best possible lives. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you are free to talk about anything that is on your mind. Together we will shape this space so that it holds the power to influence the change you are hoping to see. Having felt the benefits myself first-hand. A unique personal insight gained from my own counselling coupled with years of comprehensive training has seen me successfully support numerous others through their own transformation.
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Dr Jenny Nam
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Ross-on-Wye HR9
I view seeing a psychologist for ones’ mental well being in the same way as having a personal trainer for physical fitness. It makes good health sense. How many sessions and how often depends on the issue and what works best for you. If you have difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, complex trauma, PTSD, OCD, stress or just want to learn more about yourself, I’m here to help. As a psychologist, I’m able to help increase our understanding of ourselves and how any issues have come about and developed in the first place. This understanding can offer much relief in itself but also help to guide the treatment.
I view seeing a psychologist for ones’ mental well being in the same way as having a personal trainer for physical fitness. It makes good health sense. How many sessions and how often depends on the issue and what works best for you. If you have difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, complex trauma, PTSD, OCD, stress or just want to learn more about yourself, I’m here to help. As a psychologist, I’m able to help increase our understanding of ourselves and how any issues have come about and developed in the first place. This understanding can offer much relief in itself but also help to guide the treatment.
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Anwen Thomas
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Coleford GL16
Hi, I'm Anwen. I have been a qualified counsellor since 2008 and I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am a warm, empathic and supportive individual and I specialise in working with children and young people having worked in primary schools, secondary schools and further education for many years. I also work with adults, couples and families privately.
Hi, I'm Anwen. I have been a qualified counsellor since 2008 and I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am a warm, empathic and supportive individual and I specialise in working with children and young people having worked in primary schools, secondary schools and further education for many years. I also work with adults, couples and families privately.
07771 591912 View 07771 591912
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Moving Forward with Jenny
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Dymock GL18
Welcome.I offer counselling services to adults and young people. I also offer Lego therapy for children aged 5-12. Counselling is performed in a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental space to help clients feel comfortable, and to experience being really heard. Over time, people disconnect and struggle to find meaning in their lives. I can help people to deepen self-awareness and self-understanding so they can reconnect with themselves and others.
Welcome.I offer counselling services to adults and young people. I also offer Lego therapy for children aged 5-12. Counselling is performed in a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental space to help clients feel comfortable, and to experience being really heard. Over time, people disconnect and struggle to find meaning in their lives. I can help people to deepen self-awareness and self-understanding so they can reconnect with themselves and others.
01452 229528 View 01452 229528
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Lisa Mclaughlin
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Coleford GL16
Using an integrative relational model of psychotherapy I build an approach which is tailored to meet the unique requirements of each individual client. My approach is predominantly talking based but I always incorporate the body as a way of accessing deeply held emotions. You may want to address a specific issue such as anxiety, panic attacks or a difficult life event. On the other hand you may want to examine something more deep rooted and indefinable. Perhaps you have noticed a recurring pattern of behaviour which is causing you pain in your life, or more general feelings of depression or unhappiness.
Using an integrative relational model of psychotherapy I build an approach which is tailored to meet the unique requirements of each individual client. My approach is predominantly talking based but I always incorporate the body as a way of accessing deeply held emotions. You may want to address a specific issue such as anxiety, panic attacks or a difficult life event. On the other hand you may want to examine something more deep rooted and indefinable. Perhaps you have noticed a recurring pattern of behaviour which is causing you pain in your life, or more general feelings of depression or unhappiness.
01322 946718 View 01322 946718
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Emma johnsey
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Cinderford GL14
Hello, my name is Emma and I have over ten years experience as a counsellor. Contact me if you are looking for a safe person with whom you can explore matters that are important to you, this may include relationships, emotions, thoughts that concern you, or blocks you feel. The focus of our work would be you and your life. You may have goals you wish to achieve or feel hopeless and stuck. Whatever your concerns our work may entail looking at the past or take a solution focused approach.
Hello, my name is Emma and I have over ten years experience as a counsellor. Contact me if you are looking for a safe person with whom you can explore matters that are important to you, this may include relationships, emotions, thoughts that concern you, or blocks you feel. The focus of our work would be you and your life. You may have goals you wish to achieve or feel hopeless and stuck. Whatever your concerns our work may entail looking at the past or take a solution focused approach.
01452 227966 View 01452 227966
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Sarah Hislam
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Coleford GL16
I offer short and long term counselling to adults - providing a non-judgemental and empathetic space to be truly heard.  I trained integratively but primarily work from a person-centred space. This means that I believe you are the expert in knowing what you need. However, I understand from personal experience that this internal voice can sometimes feel lost or silenced and having another person there to validate, listen and support your process can make a real difference.
I offer short and long term counselling to adults - providing a non-judgemental and empathetic space to be truly heard.  I trained integratively but primarily work from a person-centred space. This means that I believe you are the expert in knowing what you need. However, I understand from personal experience that this internal voice can sometimes feel lost or silenced and having another person there to validate, listen and support your process can make a real difference.
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The Therapywise Foundation
Counsellor, MSc
Verified Verified
Broadwell GL16
Are you worried about your child's behaviour and don't know what to do? Are you fed up of getting calls from school or of arguing all the time at home? Do you feel like you're letting your child down and just wish you could help them be their best self instead?
Are you worried about your child's behaviour and don't know what to do? Are you fed up of getting calls from school or of arguing all the time at home? Do you feel like you're letting your child down and just wish you could help them be their best self instead?
01497 701041 View 01497 701041
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Kelly Worgan
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coleford GL16
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a Person-Centred Counsellor working online and face to face. If you chose me to be your counsellor, I will walk alongside you as you explore your experiences and how they have shaped you. I offer a warm, safe space where you can explore your feelings without judgement. You may want to to talk about how you relate to others and discover why things are the way they are for you. I will sit with you while you uncover your story and help you move forward.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a Person-Centred Counsellor working online and face to face. If you chose me to be your counsellor, I will walk alongside you as you explore your experiences and how they have shaped you. I offer a warm, safe space where you can explore your feelings without judgement. You may want to to talk about how you relate to others and discover why things are the way they are for you. I will sit with you while you uncover your story and help you move forward.
01305 232542 View 01305 232542
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Lurdes Magalhaes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Newent GL18
Life can be overwhelming and sometimes even exhausting, but I’m here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental and confidential counselling in a private setting in both Gloucester and Monmouth.
Life can be overwhelming and sometimes even exhausting, but I’m here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental and confidential counselling in a private setting in both Gloucester and Monmouth.
01322 936906 View 01322 936906
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Samantha Turner
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Coleford GL16
Are you struggling with something in life? Be it something life has thrown up for you or feelings and thoughts that seem too overwhelming to cope with? Are you looking for someone to support you through this, that will listen and acknowledge where you are at? Would you like to learn how to acknowledge your emotions and not let them be in control of you? My name is Samantha Turner and i am very passionate about my work and how i feel it can help.
Are you struggling with something in life? Be it something life has thrown up for you or feelings and thoughts that seem too overwhelming to cope with? Are you looking for someone to support you through this, that will listen and acknowledge where you are at? Would you like to learn how to acknowledge your emotions and not let them be in control of you? My name is Samantha Turner and i am very passionate about my work and how i feel it can help.
01452 596332 View 01452 596332

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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.