Female Counselling in Sheffield, ENG

Photo of Alison Pickard Palmer - Peak CBT, MBABCP, Psychotherapist
Peak CBT
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Sheffield S10
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Sport and Exercise. I am a therapist and athlete. I believe that by using evidence based techniques of CBT you can increase your performance in your sport or address those motivation issues that get in the way of becoming active. CBT is about challenging your thoughts and behaviours to change how you feel, this ultimately is what will increases your performance. I am trained in CBT, EMDR, narrative exposure therapy, Mindfulness, compassionate focussed therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Sessions are online so you can be based anywhere in the UK.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Sport and Exercise. I am a therapist and athlete. I believe that by using evidence based techniques of CBT you can increase your performance in your sport or address those motivation issues that get in the way of becoming active. CBT is about challenging your thoughts and behaviours to change how you feel, this ultimately is what will increases your performance. I am trained in CBT, EMDR, narrative exposure therapy, Mindfulness, compassionate focussed therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Sessions are online so you can be based anywhere in the UK.
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Dr Sarah Rodgers
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sheffield S7
Have you always felt like you never quite fitted in and life has always been a bit of a struggle for you? It may be that you have felt misunderstood or that other people simply do not 'get' you. Everyday life may have always felt challenging, but the increased demands of adult life have been overwhelming and exhausting. You may worry a lot about tasks or relationships. You may also find that you have differences that are areas of significant strength for you, for example an ability to be creative, to hyper-focus and attend to detail. Would you like to discover if Autism or ADHD form a part of your identity?
Have you always felt like you never quite fitted in and life has always been a bit of a struggle for you? It may be that you have felt misunderstood or that other people simply do not 'get' you. Everyday life may have always felt challenging, but the increased demands of adult life have been overwhelming and exhausting. You may worry a lot about tasks or relationships. You may also find that you have differences that are areas of significant strength for you, for example an ability to be creative, to hyper-focus and attend to detail. Would you like to discover if Autism or ADHD form a part of your identity?
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Sheffield Central Counselling Ltd
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Sheffield S1
Whether you’re feeling stressed about work, worried about your relationship or feeling depressed and anxious, we’re a team of professionals qualified in counselling and psychotherapy, and we can help. We aim to make counselling accessible and offer sessions in the daytime, evenings and weekends. We offer both remote sessions and face to face sessions for individuals and couples. Sessions last 50 minutes and you can come for as many sessions as you like. Our online booking and payment system allows you to view our counsellors' availability and book an appointment that works for you.
Whether you’re feeling stressed about work, worried about your relationship or feeling depressed and anxious, we’re a team of professionals qualified in counselling and psychotherapy, and we can help. We aim to make counselling accessible and offer sessions in the daytime, evenings and weekends. We offer both remote sessions and face to face sessions for individuals and couples. Sessions last 50 minutes and you can come for as many sessions as you like. Our online booking and payment system allows you to view our counsellors' availability and book an appointment that works for you.
0114 697 6958 View 0114 697 6958
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Lindsay Brittain
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Sheffield S1
Hi I'm Lindsay and I specialise in working with Anxiety and low self-esteem. I am a qualified Integrative Therapist. I work with many issues but specialise in improving confidence and mood, and lowering anxiety & stress. I realised how effective CBT was in working with Anxiety & Low Self-Esteem very early in my career in my very first placement! I trained further and view CBT as a major strategy in my model, along with Assertivness Training and Counselling. Prior to establishing my own business I was an associate at Sheffield CBT Practice and Cornerstone Therapy Centre, both well-established practices in Sheffield.
Hi I'm Lindsay and I specialise in working with Anxiety and low self-esteem. I am a qualified Integrative Therapist. I work with many issues but specialise in improving confidence and mood, and lowering anxiety & stress. I realised how effective CBT was in working with Anxiety & Low Self-Esteem very early in my career in my very first placement! I trained further and view CBT as a major strategy in my model, along with Assertivness Training and Counselling. Prior to establishing my own business I was an associate at Sheffield CBT Practice and Cornerstone Therapy Centre, both well-established practices in Sheffield.
0114 478 2632 View 0114 478 2632
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Sonia Dixon
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sheffield S8
For the past twenty years, I have worked with various forms of abuse, mainly presenting in relationships; such as physical, emotional and sexual abuse, and have supported individuals to work through experiences of trauma when it intersects with experiences of multiple disadvantages and complex mental health. I have extensive experience also working with anxiety, depression, bereavement and bereavement by suicide, as well as issues such as anger, sadness, shame and relationship issues.
For the past twenty years, I have worked with various forms of abuse, mainly presenting in relationships; such as physical, emotional and sexual abuse, and have supported individuals to work through experiences of trauma when it intersects with experiences of multiple disadvantages and complex mental health. I have extensive experience also working with anxiety, depression, bereavement and bereavement by suicide, as well as issues such as anger, sadness, shame and relationship issues.
01724 514379 View 01724 514379
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Edel Dewhurst
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Sheffield S10
Supporting a person towards improving their quality of life has always been at the heart of my therapeutic practice. When we are anxious, depressed, or when we're going through changes in our lives, we can find that we are not living the way we would like. Finding our way through this can sometimes be too difficult on our own. Your therapeutic experience will involve coming to an understanding of the connections between the past and present and developing a commitment to change where necessary.
Supporting a person towards improving their quality of life has always been at the heart of my therapeutic practice. When we are anxious, depressed, or when we're going through changes in our lives, we can find that we are not living the way we would like. Finding our way through this can sometimes be too difficult on our own. Your therapeutic experience will involve coming to an understanding of the connections between the past and present and developing a commitment to change where necessary.
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Sonia Rashed
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Sheffield S7  (Online Only)
Therapy is a very respectful & commendable investment in yourself and I commend you for taking the first step to healing and getting the support you need. I would love to join you on this journey and support you, using my skills & experience. A little about me.. I have experience working with clients from different racial, sexual & religious backgrounds both neurotypical and neurodivergent (ADHD & autism). I work with complex anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorder, low self esteem and image, lack of confidence, relationship concerns and much more. I use CBT, Psychodynamic & DBT and more depending on your needs.
Therapy is a very respectful & commendable investment in yourself and I commend you for taking the first step to healing and getting the support you need. I would love to join you on this journey and support you, using my skills & experience. A little about me.. I have experience working with clients from different racial, sexual & religious backgrounds both neurotypical and neurodivergent (ADHD & autism). I work with complex anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorder, low self esteem and image, lack of confidence, relationship concerns and much more. I use CBT, Psychodynamic & DBT and more depending on your needs.
0114 697 1754 View 0114 697 1754
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Mukabo Road Safety
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Sheffield S5
"Having walked a certain path, as a Christian, my Faith in God and leaning on Him has been the greatest pillar I ever held on to experiencing my own post-traumatic growth. However, I value individual differences, respect, diversity, culture, integrity, honesty and ability to find your own path, grow, connect and build an enduring relationship. I firmly believe individuals can be empowered to find their own solutions. I am aware I might not have all the answers or solutions, but I could give one or two suggestions. I am happy to sit with people who find themselves in a dilemma, stuck in difficult and uncomfortable situations".
"Having walked a certain path, as a Christian, my Faith in God and leaning on Him has been the greatest pillar I ever held on to experiencing my own post-traumatic growth. However, I value individual differences, respect, diversity, culture, integrity, honesty and ability to find your own path, grow, connect and build an enduring relationship. I firmly believe individuals can be empowered to find their own solutions. I am aware I might not have all the answers or solutions, but I could give one or two suggestions. I am happy to sit with people who find themselves in a dilemma, stuck in difficult and uncomfortable situations".
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Dr Angela Turner
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sheffield S10
Hello, I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, CAT Therapist and Coach. I am passionate about working with people in the way that they find most helpful. We can all find ourselves at a point in our lives when things are not how we’d like them to be. We can be caught up in negative patterns, experience difficult symptoms (such as struggling with sleep or anxiety, feeling low or stressed) and have difficulties with our relationships, work or our health. We may have experienced something traumatic or stressful that we struggle to cope with or find ourselves caught up in a negative situation that we don’t seem to be able to escape.
Hello, I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, CAT Therapist and Coach. I am passionate about working with people in the way that they find most helpful. We can all find ourselves at a point in our lives when things are not how we’d like them to be. We can be caught up in negative patterns, experience difficult symptoms (such as struggling with sleep or anxiety, feeling low or stressed) and have difficulties with our relationships, work or our health. We may have experienced something traumatic or stressful that we struggle to cope with or find ourselves caught up in a negative situation that we don’t seem to be able to escape.
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Sheffield CBT & Counselling Practice
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Sheffield S2
We at Sheffield CBT & Counselling Practice are committed to helping people to overcome difficult and distressing times. We provide a safe and personalised service offering solutions for people experiencing a range of difficulties from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, worrying, social phobia, low self esteem, public speaking, OCD, & PTSD. At the center of Sheffield CBT & Counselling Practice is an approach that supports clients to reach psychological and personal well-being,
We at Sheffield CBT & Counselling Practice are committed to helping people to overcome difficult and distressing times. We provide a safe and personalised service offering solutions for people experiencing a range of difficulties from anxiety, depression, panic attacks, worrying, social phobia, low self esteem, public speaking, OCD, & PTSD. At the center of Sheffield CBT & Counselling Practice is an approach that supports clients to reach psychological and personal well-being,
0114 478 2065 View 0114 478 2065
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Claire York
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sheffield S25
I believe that counselling provides an opportunity for clients to progress towards a more satisfying way of life. It provides you with the opportunity to find your own solutions to personal emotional problems. It is often easier for us to talk about life issues with someone who is completely impartial and will maintain our confidentiality.
I believe that counselling provides an opportunity for clients to progress towards a more satisfying way of life. It provides you with the opportunity to find your own solutions to personal emotional problems. It is often easier for us to talk about life issues with someone who is completely impartial and will maintain our confidentiality.
0114 303 3347 View 0114 303 3347
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Liz Whiteley
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sheffield S25  (Online Only)
I am a Trauma-Informed therapist who has cerebral palsy and a wheelchair user. I base my practice on the five principles. Safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness and empowerment. My clients aspire to discover how their individual histories impact them and their system (body). Everyone has their own stories, and through therapy and self-discovery, they can learn what they need to move forward. Trauma-informed therapy is for everybody. I am lead by you. You are the expert in your own life. I am just offering you a space to learn and grow. I specialise in Disability Counselling, Trauma and Pre-Trial Therapy.
I am a Trauma-Informed therapist who has cerebral palsy and a wheelchair user. I base my practice on the five principles. Safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness and empowerment. My clients aspire to discover how their individual histories impact them and their system (body). Everyone has their own stories, and through therapy and self-discovery, they can learn what they need to move forward. Trauma-informed therapy is for everybody. I am lead by you. You are the expert in your own life. I am just offering you a space to learn and grow. I specialise in Disability Counselling, Trauma and Pre-Trial Therapy.
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Karen Ledger Ltd at KSL Consulting
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Sheffield S10
I am an experienced, therapist, executive coach and supervisor, having started my practice in 1995. I have been on the executive of the BACP and am a published author. My practice is informed by you about what you need and how you would like to work and I will provide the therapeutic relationship for you to get to where you want and need to be. We can work indoors (in Broomhill) or outdoors (at Ringinglow) in the countryside depending on what you prefer.
I am an experienced, therapist, executive coach and supervisor, having started my practice in 1995. I have been on the executive of the BACP and am a published author. My practice is informed by you about what you need and how you would like to work and I will provide the therapeutic relationship for you to get to where you want and need to be. We can work indoors (in Broomhill) or outdoors (at Ringinglow) in the countryside depending on what you prefer.
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Dr Charlotte Heathcote
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sheffield S11  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Charlotte and I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist working within the NHS and in private practice. I have been working in mental health services for over 10 years with individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of difficulties. As a Psychologist, I offer a person-centred approach to individuals who may be looking for support with anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship difficulties and so on. We begin by engaging in a period of assessment, coming to a shared understanding of your difficulties, and deciding how best to support you to move forward in a longlasting way that continues after therapy.
Hi, I'm Charlotte and I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist working within the NHS and in private practice. I have been working in mental health services for over 10 years with individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of difficulties. As a Psychologist, I offer a person-centred approach to individuals who may be looking for support with anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship difficulties and so on. We begin by engaging in a period of assessment, coming to a shared understanding of your difficulties, and deciding how best to support you to move forward in a longlasting way that continues after therapy.
0114 697 6616 View 0114 697 6616
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Helen Jolley
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sheffield S36
I offer both online and in-person sessions (based in Sheffield). You will be empowered to lead your own sessions and we'll talk about whatever you choose. I won't judge you or tell you what to do. I know from experience it can feel strange to start talking to someone new, and so I will help you to feel safe and comfortable with me.
I offer both online and in-person sessions (based in Sheffield). You will be empowered to lead your own sessions and we'll talk about whatever you choose. I won't judge you or tell you what to do. I know from experience it can feel strange to start talking to someone new, and so I will help you to feel safe and comfortable with me.
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Teri Spinks
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Sheffield S11
Hello, I'm Teri. I offer a relaxed counselling style with no judgement. I'm flexible in my approach so I can work with you in a way that suits you. I can also give you immediate tools to help with anxiety, stress and overwhelm, low mood and also teach you relaxation techniques if needed. I work to educate you too, so you know why this is happening and how to look out for the signs in the future. But sometimes we just need to download with no fix. I love what I do and even the most difficult issues can still be helped with compassion, sensitivity and a little bit of humour thrown in.
Hello, I'm Teri. I offer a relaxed counselling style with no judgement. I'm flexible in my approach so I can work with you in a way that suits you. I can also give you immediate tools to help with anxiety, stress and overwhelm, low mood and also teach you relaxation techniques if needed. I work to educate you too, so you know why this is happening and how to look out for the signs in the future. But sometimes we just need to download with no fix. I love what I do and even the most difficult issues can still be helped with compassion, sensitivity and a little bit of humour thrown in.
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Celia Sanderson
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Sheffield S10
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. Are you looking for change? Are you seeking a safe, private space to be truly heard and understood; to make sense of what governs your daily thoughts, feelings and behaviour? Perhaps you have lost a loved one, experienced a traumatic event, or are looking to understand who you are, how you relate to others and how you experience the world around you. Together by examining what is and what has been, you can unlock your true life potential.
Welcome. Are you looking for change? Are you seeking a safe, private space to be truly heard and understood; to make sense of what governs your daily thoughts, feelings and behaviour? Perhaps you have lost a loved one, experienced a traumatic event, or are looking to understand who you are, how you relate to others and how you experience the world around you. Together by examining what is and what has been, you can unlock your true life potential.
0114 697 6917 View 0114 697 6917
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Hey Laura
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Sheffield S2
Hey! I’m Laura a HCPC registered art therapist. Are you or a loved one struggling with feelings of overwhelm, feeling stressed out and unable to cope? Maybe you’re finding it hard to sleep at night or noticing that your patience is shorter than you’d like, you’re finding it hard to enjoy the things you would normally or something just doesn’t feel right?
Hey! I’m Laura a HCPC registered art therapist. Are you or a loved one struggling with feelings of overwhelm, feeling stressed out and unable to cope? Maybe you’re finding it hard to sleep at night or noticing that your patience is shorter than you’d like, you’re finding it hard to enjoy the things you would normally or something just doesn’t feel right?
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Mary Louise Carr
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Sheffield S10
Clients coming to see me have usually lost confidence in themselves-some have never had it. They want to feel more positive about their current situation and have a hopeful outlook for the future. Low mood and anxiety can arise for many reasons-sometimes we need to go back into earlier experiences to find out the cause. For others there has been a significant loss-of employment-or the death of a person close to them. All these things trigger a sense of insecurity and struggling to manage we can develop unhelpful behaviours -maybe we drink or eat too much or hurt ourselves in other ways. Counselling helps us find healthier options
Clients coming to see me have usually lost confidence in themselves-some have never had it. They want to feel more positive about their current situation and have a hopeful outlook for the future. Low mood and anxiety can arise for many reasons-sometimes we need to go back into earlier experiences to find out the cause. For others there has been a significant loss-of employment-or the death of a person close to them. All these things trigger a sense of insecurity and struggling to manage we can develop unhelpful behaviours -maybe we drink or eat too much or hurt ourselves in other ways. Counselling helps us find healthier options
0114 697 9979 View 0114 697 9979
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Melissa Lomas
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Sheffield S36
Hi I'm Melissa, I'm an experienced Counsellor offering Person Centred Counselling to Individuals and Couples on weekdays by appointment. Person Centred Counselling is an approach which empowers the client and allows them to determine the direction Counselling may go in so that they can address, process and resolve the issues they have brought to Counselling. I am also an approved Adoption Support Counsellor. This work legally requires specialist training which I completed in 2023 with the Barnardo's LINK Certificate in Adoption Support Counselling. This covers Counselling for Adoptees, Adoptive parents, Birth parents and Family.
Hi I'm Melissa, I'm an experienced Counsellor offering Person Centred Counselling to Individuals and Couples on weekdays by appointment. Person Centred Counselling is an approach which empowers the client and allows them to determine the direction Counselling may go in so that they can address, process and resolve the issues they have brought to Counselling. I am also an approved Adoption Support Counsellor. This work legally requires specialist training which I completed in 2023 with the Barnardo's LINK Certificate in Adoption Support Counselling. This covers Counselling for Adoptees, Adoptive parents, Birth parents and Family.
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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.