Female Counselling in West Kirby, ENG

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Stephanie Anne Edwards
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
West Kirby CH48
I have many years of experience working with female, male and transgender clients, my role is to help process your life experiences differently.
I believe each of us have the capacity to grow to reach our true potential. What can influence or inhibit our positive growth? Our life experiences are affected by childhood events, our relationships with parents. siblings, other family members, friendships, work etc, Our soil can be contaminated by others in our lives when we experience childhood trauma, grief, loss, shame and witnessing violence. being in abusive relationships, life and death situations. These experiences influence us as we grow up, our emotions, our beliefs, our thoughts and our behaviours. This can make us feel depressed, anxious, derailed and scared.
I have many years of experience working with female, male and transgender clients, my role is to help process your life experiences differently.
I believe each of us have the capacity to grow to reach our true potential. What can influence or inhibit our positive growth? Our life experiences are affected by childhood events, our relationships with parents. siblings, other family members, friendships, work etc, Our soil can be contaminated by others in our lives when we experience childhood trauma, grief, loss, shame and witnessing violence. being in abusive relationships, life and death situations. These experiences influence us as we grow up, our emotions, our beliefs, our thoughts and our behaviours. This can make us feel depressed, anxious, derailed and scared.
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Françoise Rutland
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified Verified
West Kirby CH47
​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.
0151 453 2731 View 0151 453 2731
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Lucy Hanson
Counsellor, PhD, BACP
Verified Verified
West Kirby CH47
I am a trauma informed Person-Centred counsellor who can work with young people and adults. You may want a space to explore difficult challenges or a chance to reflect on some matters from the past. You may also be looking for support for your child. I also work with young people and adults with neuro-diversity. I offer a warm, accepting, safe space to explore issues and look at your individual experiences.
I am a trauma informed Person-Centred counsellor who can work with young people and adults. You may want a space to explore difficult challenges or a chance to reflect on some matters from the past. You may also be looking for support for your child. I also work with young people and adults with neuro-diversity. I offer a warm, accepting, safe space to explore issues and look at your individual experiences.
0151 453 4557 View 0151 453 4557
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Dr Carol Sadler
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
West Kirby CH47
I have extensive experience in supporting families, adults, children and young people with a variety of difficulties, including low mood and depression, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, loss and bereavement, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship problems and issues around identity and belonging.
I have extensive experience in supporting families, adults, children and young people with a variety of difficulties, including low mood and depression, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, loss and bereavement, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship problems and issues around identity and belonging.
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Lyndsay MacAulay
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
West Kirby CH47
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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Jen Shaw @ Perseverance Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
West Kirby CH48
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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Castle Therapy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
West Kirby CH47
#Live your best life. This is my mission and why I founded Castle Therapy, it's my aim to help as many people as possible live their best lives. Through hypnotherapy & counselling I can help with phobias, becoming healthier, anxiety & depression and much more. I was drawn to re-training and qualifying as a hypnotherapist and counsellor following a successful career with VirginMedia. As a Management and Leadership consultant & coach I was always looking for new ways to help my colleagues reach their full potential.
#Live your best life. This is my mission and why I founded Castle Therapy, it's my aim to help as many people as possible live their best lives. Through hypnotherapy & counselling I can help with phobias, becoming healthier, anxiety & depression and much more. I was drawn to re-training and qualifying as a hypnotherapist and counsellor following a successful career with VirginMedia. As a Management and Leadership consultant & coach I was always looking for new ways to help my colleagues reach their full potential.
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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.
01923 961432 View 01923 961432
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Anna Pluck
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Wirral CH49
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.
0151 453 2239 View 0151 453 2239
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Hannah O'Neill
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Wirral CH30
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.
0151 453 1796 View 0151 453 1796
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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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Dr Sophie E Harrison
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Wirral CH48
I am passionate about promoting change through self discovery in a safe therapeutic relationship. I work with people to develop an understanding of any difficulties, looking to identify patterns and look for changes and alternative approaches. I am passionate about trauma informed therapy and have a strong ethos of the more we understand of ourselves, the more we have accessible to reflect upon, to change and to develop. I consider myself to be warm, approachable and friendly, always looking to create safe and supportive spaces for individuals to feel comfortable in.
I am passionate about promoting change through self discovery in a safe therapeutic relationship. I work with people to develop an understanding of any difficulties, looking to identify patterns and look for changes and alternative approaches. I am passionate about trauma informed therapy and have a strong ethos of the more we understand of ourselves, the more we have accessible to reflect upon, to change and to develop. I consider myself to be warm, approachable and friendly, always looking to create safe and supportive spaces for individuals to feel comfortable in.
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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
01923 961834 View 01923 961834
Photo of Susan Mercer - Susan Mercer Therapy, MBABCP, Psychotherapist
Susan Mercer Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Wirral CH47  (Online Only)
My specialities are; Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma (PTSD/adjustment disorders), depression triggered by bereavement, life changes, relationship changes or ongoing/repeated relationship problems/patterns (using Interpersonal Therapy - IPT), mixed anxiety and depression, and Low Self-Esteem. I am Neurodiversity affirming, I have done additional training in ADHD, and I have a lot of personal and professional experience with Neurodiversity. I'm knowledgeable in a wide range of psychological/mental and physical health problems.
My specialities are; Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma (PTSD/adjustment disorders), depression triggered by bereavement, life changes, relationship changes or ongoing/repeated relationship problems/patterns (using Interpersonal Therapy - IPT), mixed anxiety and depression, and Low Self-Esteem. I am Neurodiversity affirming, I have done additional training in ADHD, and I have a lot of personal and professional experience with Neurodiversity. I'm knowledgeable in a wide range of psychological/mental and physical health problems.
01925 984177 View 01925 984177
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Liz Heald
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wirral CH47
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
0151 453 3304 View 0151 453 3304
Photo of Geraldine Davenport - Wirral Counselling Service, MBACP, Counsellor
Wirral Counselling Service
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wirral CH47  (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.
0151 317 5053 View 0151 317 5053
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Helen Maccabee
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Wirral CH47
I work with adults, children and young people. Seeking psychological therapy can be a daunting task and my aim is to develop a trusting relationship where you feel able to explore troubling issues or experiences. The starting point is always what you would like to gain or achieve from therapy, followed by identifying, with you, the best ways of working towards your goals. Whilst I work primarily using trauma focused therapy, I have a breadth of experience and I draw on a wide range of approaches, depending on your needs and preferences.
I work with adults, children and young people. Seeking psychological therapy can be a daunting task and my aim is to develop a trusting relationship where you feel able to explore troubling issues or experiences. The starting point is always what you would like to gain or achieve from therapy, followed by identifying, with you, the best ways of working towards your goals. Whilst I work primarily using trauma focused therapy, I have a breadth of experience and I draw on a wide range of approaches, depending on your needs and preferences.
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Photo of Nicola Jane Voller, MBACP Accred, Counsellor
Nicola Jane Voller
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Wirral CH47
Welcome to my profile. As you are looking for help, it’s important to the right fit for you. Therapy with me is welcoming and non-judgmental. I’m an experienced counsellor and EMDR therapist and have many ways to work to help each unique person. I work with individuals on a short, or long term basis. My practice is in Meols, near Hoylake, Wirral. I am an Integrative counsellor trained in several theories including Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) and Trauma. I hope I can help on your way to feeling better soon.
Welcome to my profile. As you are looking for help, it’s important to the right fit for you. Therapy with me is welcoming and non-judgmental. I’m an experienced counsellor and EMDR therapist and have many ways to work to help each unique person. I work with individuals on a short, or long term basis. My practice is in Meols, near Hoylake, Wirral. I am an Integrative counsellor trained in several theories including Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) and Trauma. I hope I can help on your way to feeling better soon.
0151 453 3628 View 0151 453 3628
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Janine Marie Hayter Mbacp
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified Verified
Wirral CH46
Hi, I am Janine and I am an experienced psychotherapist/counsellor who works with adults and young people from my private therapy room at Hooton Business Centre which is on the Cheshire/Wirral border. I offer one to one therapy sessions to clients and couples counselling for couples as well as Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for organisations who's staff members have experienced a critical incident/traumatic event. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, self harm, suicidal ideation, intrusive thoughts, personality disorders, trauma, relationship issues, low self esteem or bullying issues.
Hi, I am Janine and I am an experienced psychotherapist/counsellor who works with adults and young people from my private therapy room at Hooton Business Centre which is on the Cheshire/Wirral border. I offer one to one therapy sessions to clients and couples counselling for couples as well as Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for organisations who's staff members have experienced a critical incident/traumatic event. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, self harm, suicidal ideation, intrusive thoughts, personality disorders, trauma, relationship issues, low self esteem or bullying issues.
07723 501932 View 07723 501932
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Mindworks & Wirral & Liverpool Counselling Assoc
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Verified Verified
Wirral CH47
I’ve been a counsellor for 26 years working in all areas of counselling & with Adults, Children & Couples. I love my w
I’ve been a counsellor for 26 years working in all areas of counselling & with Adults, Children & Couples. I love my w
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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.