Female Counselling in Twickenham, ENG

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Bhavna Jaiswal
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW1
I am a Chartered Psychologist. I have over 10 years of counselling experience and have helped children, couples, young and elderly people. I have been privileged to have worked in research and practice with thousands of people of all ages from different cultural, religions and socio-economic backgrounds dealing with motivational, stress, and relationship issues. My approach is integrative, meaning that different approaches to your well-being are combined, depending on your needs - no single approach suits all. I will explore all aspects of your being, to tailor a therapy that works best for you.
I am a Chartered Psychologist. I have over 10 years of counselling experience and have helped children, couples, young and elderly people. I have been privileged to have worked in research and practice with thousands of people of all ages from different cultural, religions and socio-economic backgrounds dealing with motivational, stress, and relationship issues. My approach is integrative, meaning that different approaches to your well-being are combined, depending on your needs - no single approach suits all. I will explore all aspects of your being, to tailor a therapy that works best for you.
020 8106 5208 View 020 8106 5208
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TeenMatters
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW1
Are you a parent, teenager or child looking for support from an experienced and compassionate counsellor to work through challenges and reach a better place? We offer both counselling and coaching and tailor our service to your needs by working with the individual child or teenager, the parent or both. We are experts in treating common psychological problems faced by young people today. We create a safe and comfortable environment in which they can explore these issues. As well as being highly trained psychotherapists, we are also parents with plenty of real life experience of navigating the challenges that family life can bring.
Are you a parent, teenager or child looking for support from an experienced and compassionate counsellor to work through challenges and reach a better place? We offer both counselling and coaching and tailor our service to your needs by working with the individual child or teenager, the parent or both. We are experts in treating common psychological problems faced by young people today. We create a safe and comfortable environment in which they can explore these issues. As well as being highly trained psychotherapists, we are also parents with plenty of real life experience of navigating the challenges that family life can bring.
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Annabelle Hird
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Twickenham TW1
Having trained at London's Tavistock and Portman and qualified at The Gestalt Centre, I combine my work with Post Natal Depression Charity, Cocoon Family support, youth counselling charity, Off The Record, and my own private practice. I work with a broad client base presenting with varied issues ranging from feeling sad to generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder, relationship issues to seasonal affective disorder. I believe in the power of an empathetic, supportive therapeutic relationship.
Having trained at London's Tavistock and Portman and qualified at The Gestalt Centre, I combine my work with Post Natal Depression Charity, Cocoon Family support, youth counselling charity, Off The Record, and my own private practice. I work with a broad client base presenting with varied issues ranging from feeling sad to generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder, relationship issues to seasonal affective disorder. I believe in the power of an empathetic, supportive therapeutic relationship.
07480 487035 View 07480 487035
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Hannah Richardson
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW2
If you're here, your probably finding life tough at the moment. Perhaps your anxiety levels are going through the roof or maybe you're wondering what's happening in your relationships? Perhaps past experiences are getting in the way of you living the way you would like to. Or maybe you just need to talk something through. Therapy can help you find a way forward if you're struggling. If you come to see me, together we will find ways to alleviate your distress, understand what's going on and how, with awareness, things can change.
If you're here, your probably finding life tough at the moment. Perhaps your anxiety levels are going through the roof or maybe you're wondering what's happening in your relationships? Perhaps past experiences are getting in the way of you living the way you would like to. Or maybe you just need to talk something through. Therapy can help you find a way forward if you're struggling. If you come to see me, together we will find ways to alleviate your distress, understand what's going on and how, with awareness, things can change.
020 4538 6706 View 020 4538 6706
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Amber Castanho
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW2
Hi, my name’s Amber, and I’m a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor with a first-class BA (Hons) degree in Integrative-Relational Counselling. I have experience in working with a diverse range of topics, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, ADHD, parenthood and trauma. In addition to private practice, I have a number of years of experience working as an in-house psychotherapist within a large NHS GP practice.
Hi, my name’s Amber, and I’m a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor with a first-class BA (Hons) degree in Integrative-Relational Counselling. I have experience in working with a diverse range of topics, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, ADHD, parenthood and trauma. In addition to private practice, I have a number of years of experience working as an in-house psychotherapist within a large NHS GP practice.
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Ibn Sina Sanctuary
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW2
A holistic approach - we provide compassionate and culturally sensitive counselling rooted in Islamic Principles. Prices start from as low as £10 per session. We have male & female therapists, Qualified and Trainee therapists - All registered with BACP. We provide accessible counselling - online - from the comfort of your home. Check out our website - www.ibnsinasanctuary.com
A holistic approach - we provide compassionate and culturally sensitive counselling rooted in Islamic Principles. Prices start from as low as £10 per session. We have male & female therapists, Qualified and Trainee therapists - All registered with BACP. We provide accessible counselling - online - from the comfort of your home. Check out our website - www.ibnsinasanctuary.com
020 3856 8017 View 020 3856 8017
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Nisa Shah
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Twickenham TW2
I work with a unique combination of eastern and western approaches. I provide a safe, supportive, and warm environment in which you can explore and find your own way and insights into your life.
I work with a unique combination of eastern and western approaches. I provide a safe, supportive, and warm environment in which you can explore and find your own way and insights into your life.
07481 343882 View 07481 343882
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Catherine Lithgow
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW2
It can be difficult to find the words which really convey our experiences to others and at times we may feel that there is nobody who really hears, sees or understands us. I offer a safe space where you can share whatever is going on for you in your life. Together we can gently explore what may be causing you pain or difficulty, as well as the things that may bring you joy and make you feel restored.
It can be difficult to find the words which really convey our experiences to others and at times we may feel that there is nobody who really hears, sees or understands us. I offer a safe space where you can share whatever is going on for you in your life. Together we can gently explore what may be causing you pain or difficulty, as well as the things that may bring you joy and make you feel restored.
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Pauline Orchard
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW1
Dual-qualified Relationship Psychotherapist and Relational Executive Coach to couples, individuals, senior leaders and co-founders, whose closest personal or alternatively purely business relationship is in crisis or has reached a tipping point.  I work with an international client base who are managing the pressures of highly successful and demanding professional corporate or high level entrepreneurial careers with home, who want to understand and explore whether their relationship can meet their personal or professional needs again. I also support those who have decided to separate/exit and want to do this as well as possible.
Dual-qualified Relationship Psychotherapist and Relational Executive Coach to couples, individuals, senior leaders and co-founders, whose closest personal or alternatively purely business relationship is in crisis or has reached a tipping point.  I work with an international client base who are managing the pressures of highly successful and demanding professional corporate or high level entrepreneurial careers with home, who want to understand and explore whether their relationship can meet their personal or professional needs again. I also support those who have decided to separate/exit and want to do this as well as possible.
01748 900648 View 01748 900648
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Sinead M Jones
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW2
I am specifically trained, at Masters level, to work therapeutically with children, young people, and families as a counsellor and psychotherapist. I am also a qualified teacher with experience of working with children who have been diagnosed, and or who identify as neurodiverse. In addition to my private practice, I work as a school counsellor and I volunteer in a Youth Counselling Service. My therapeutic approach is integrative, meaning I use the ideas and strategies from a range of therapeutic models, matching the best approach suited specifically to your or your child’s needs.
I am specifically trained, at Masters level, to work therapeutically with children, young people, and families as a counsellor and psychotherapist. I am also a qualified teacher with experience of working with children who have been diagnosed, and or who identify as neurodiverse. In addition to my private practice, I work as a school counsellor and I volunteer in a Youth Counselling Service. My therapeutic approach is integrative, meaning I use the ideas and strategies from a range of therapeutic models, matching the best approach suited specifically to your or your child’s needs.
020 3857 8062 View 020 3857 8062
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Dr Sara Bhattachary
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW1
Growing up can be hard and modern life presents many challenges for young people. Perhaps you are a parent, having noticed your child seems sad, withdrawn or not themselves. They may seem worried or anxious. You may be a young person yourself, struggling to manage the unrelenting pressure of society, education, social media, friends and family. Perhaps you are the parent of a much younger child, wanting to learn new ways of managing their behaviour or worries. Whatever your reasons for being here, thank you for visiting my profile. Please get in touch to discuss your concerns and how I can help you to find a new way forward.
Growing up can be hard and modern life presents many challenges for young people. Perhaps you are a parent, having noticed your child seems sad, withdrawn or not themselves. They may seem worried or anxious. You may be a young person yourself, struggling to manage the unrelenting pressure of society, education, social media, friends and family. Perhaps you are the parent of a much younger child, wanting to learn new ways of managing their behaviour or worries. Whatever your reasons for being here, thank you for visiting my profile. Please get in touch to discuss your concerns and how I can help you to find a new way forward.
020 4538 5383 View 020 4538 5383
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Dr Genevieve
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW2
I work with adults and young people aged 8 years old to 25 year olds who are looking for a safe space to understand themselves and make sense of their experiences. I'm an HCPC registered and Chartered Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsych) with 20 years of experience. I previously worked in NHS adult primary care and Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS) as well as in private practice in Harley Street and Canary Wharf and inside big corporations. Please note that I'm not able to work with young people who are presenting with a high level of risk to themselves (e.g., self harming , eating disorder, psychosis).
I work with adults and young people aged 8 years old to 25 year olds who are looking for a safe space to understand themselves and make sense of their experiences. I'm an HCPC registered and Chartered Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsych) with 20 years of experience. I previously worked in NHS adult primary care and Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS) as well as in private practice in Harley Street and Canary Wharf and inside big corporations. Please note that I'm not able to work with young people who are presenting with a high level of risk to themselves (e.g., self harming , eating disorder, psychosis).
01748 902476 View 01748 902476
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Claire Davidson
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW2
I work with relationships, fertility struggles, new parenthood, health challenges and loss. Some experiences in life are just hard to navigate. They may pull the rug out from under us and leave us wondering which way is up. I offer compassionate therapy to help you come to terms with such difficulties and find your inner resources to cope.
I work with relationships, fertility struggles, new parenthood, health challenges and loss. Some experiences in life are just hard to navigate. They may pull the rug out from under us and leave us wondering which way is up. I offer compassionate therapy to help you come to terms with such difficulties and find your inner resources to cope.
020 3835 5806 View 020 3835 5806
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Mary Head
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW1
I am a qualified and experienced Family and Systemic Psychotherapist working with families,individuals and couples. I currently work online and face to face in Twickenham. I have worked in child and adolescent mental health services in the NHS & Education for over 35 years. I have experience in working with families,at all stages of life, and specialise in working with young people where there is ADHD, Autism,anxiety and low mood and adult families where there may be ongoing unresolved issues or mental health difficulties. Much of my couple work focuses on disagreements and tensions around parenting styles.
I am a qualified and experienced Family and Systemic Psychotherapist working with families,individuals and couples. I currently work online and face to face in Twickenham. I have worked in child and adolescent mental health services in the NHS & Education for over 35 years. I have experience in working with families,at all stages of life, and specialise in working with young people where there is ADHD, Autism,anxiety and low mood and adult families where there may be ongoing unresolved issues or mental health difficulties. Much of my couple work focuses on disagreements and tensions around parenting styles.
020 3909 7845 View 020 3909 7845
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Joanna Sim
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW1
Hi, I'm Joanna, therapist and counsellor. You may be seeking therapy for many different reasons, perhaps you are feeling low or anxious or struggling with confidence and self-esteem. You might be finding relationships are difficult at the moment. Perhaps something in particular has happened to you that you need to talk about. Or maybe you’ve experienced a loss. You may feel quite alone in your thoughts and need another person to understand how you’re feeling and help you to make sense of things. Whatever brings you to therapy, I offer a gentle and trusting space, where you can feel safe to talk.
Hi, I'm Joanna, therapist and counsellor. You may be seeking therapy for many different reasons, perhaps you are feeling low or anxious or struggling with confidence and self-esteem. You might be finding relationships are difficult at the moment. Perhaps something in particular has happened to you that you need to talk about. Or maybe you’ve experienced a loss. You may feel quite alone in your thoughts and need another person to understand how you’re feeling and help you to make sense of things. Whatever brings you to therapy, I offer a gentle and trusting space, where you can feel safe to talk.
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Laura Wates
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Twickenham TW1
Trying to make sense of things can feel hugely overwhelming. A feeling of knowing deep down, things need to be explored. I believe therapy should provide you with a supportive space to call your own. A space to feel comfortable enough to explore those inner most parts. To unpack, process and try things out. To reflect and reframe.
Trying to make sense of things can feel hugely overwhelming. A feeling of knowing deep down, things need to be explored. I believe therapy should provide you with a supportive space to call your own. A space to feel comfortable enough to explore those inner most parts. To unpack, process and try things out. To reflect and reframe.
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Noorien Halari
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW2
I understand that seeking therapy can be both comforting and daunting, but it can also be liberating and I commend individuals who reach out for help. Our pain can often be a message that there is something amiss in our lives, and I believe it is important that we listen to that message. Whether you are dealing with a difficult time in your life and need help managing the emotions and thoughts, I aim to assist individuals to better understand the relationship between their feelings and thoughts and explore ways to change maladaptive patterns.
I understand that seeking therapy can be both comforting and daunting, but it can also be liberating and I commend individuals who reach out for help. Our pain can often be a message that there is something amiss in our lives, and I believe it is important that we listen to that message. Whether you are dealing with a difficult time in your life and need help managing the emotions and thoughts, I aim to assist individuals to better understand the relationship between their feelings and thoughts and explore ways to change maladaptive patterns.
01748 901544 View 01748 901544
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Twickenham Therapy Ltd
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW1
Hello there. When we meet, I'll be interested in listening to your story and more importantly what brings you to therapy. Perhaps you are looking for some sort of peace within yourself or with your situation. Maybe you don't feel right and haven't done for a while but don't feel able to change. Sometimes life can be difficult to cope with. Therapy gives you the opportunity to slow down and reflect upon where you are at. It is a good way to check out how you really feel and the source of your discomfort. If you are looking for change then I will empathically support you through that process.
Hello there. When we meet, I'll be interested in listening to your story and more importantly what brings you to therapy. Perhaps you are looking for some sort of peace within yourself or with your situation. Maybe you don't feel right and haven't done for a while but don't feel able to change. Sometimes life can be difficult to cope with. Therapy gives you the opportunity to slow down and reflect upon where you are at. It is a good way to check out how you really feel and the source of your discomfort. If you are looking for change then I will empathically support you through that process.
01748 902543 View 01748 902543
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Sheela Hollywood
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW2
Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I will offer a safe, non-judgemental space, where we can explore the difficulties you are facing. I am calm, warm and open, with a deep respect for your uniquness and individuality. My aim is to build a trusting relationship with you, to help you find the peace, change or growth you seek.
Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I will offer a safe, non-judgemental space, where we can explore the difficulties you are facing. I am calm, warm and open, with a deep respect for your uniquness and individuality. My aim is to build a trusting relationship with you, to help you find the peace, change or growth you seek.
020 4538 4825 View 020 4538 4825
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Miriam Muscroft
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW2
There are times when life feels confusing and overwhelming. Perhaps a recent life event or specific issue, maybe experiences or memories from your past are affecting how you behave in the present in relationship to others and yourself. Talking to a counsellor offers you a space where you can explore your feelings. This can help you to notice the unhelpful or destructive patterns that accompany you in your life which can ultimately help you to gain a greater self-understanding and enable you to move forward in your life and relationships. With this there is an opportunity and possibility of change.
There are times when life feels confusing and overwhelming. Perhaps a recent life event or specific issue, maybe experiences or memories from your past are affecting how you behave in the present in relationship to others and yourself. Talking to a counsellor offers you a space where you can explore your feelings. This can help you to notice the unhelpful or destructive patterns that accompany you in your life which can ultimately help you to gain a greater self-understanding and enable you to move forward in your life and relationships. With this there is an opportunity and possibility of change.
020 4572 0643 View 020 4572 0643
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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.