Female Counselling in Winchester, ENG

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Ellie Strange
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Winchester SO21
Ellie has worked over the last 6 years within the charity sector and the NHS working with clients through the ages of 17-75. She has trained in Art Psychotherapy with an integrative approach, meaning that she can tailor therapy to meet your needs and who you are. An integrative approach can be used to treat any number of psychological problems and disorders, including abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
Ellie has worked over the last 6 years within the charity sector and the NHS working with clients through the ages of 17-75. She has trained in Art Psychotherapy with an integrative approach, meaning that she can tailor therapy to meet your needs and who you are. An integrative approach can be used to treat any number of psychological problems and disorders, including abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
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Megan Hill
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Winchester SO23
I offer a safe, confidential and judgement free space where we can work through what is troubling you. You may be here as you have been struggling for a while, or perhaps you find yourself in a crisis that is difficult to cope with. Maybe you'd like to understand yourself better or get out of patterns that are no longer helpful. We will work together to better understand your thoughts and feelings, to get to the heart of what is distressing you. It can be paralysing to not know if things will get better. With a space to think together and better understand yourself, change and a greater sense of self and wellbeing are possible.
I offer a safe, confidential and judgement free space where we can work through what is troubling you. You may be here as you have been struggling for a while, or perhaps you find yourself in a crisis that is difficult to cope with. Maybe you'd like to understand yourself better or get out of patterns that are no longer helpful. We will work together to better understand your thoughts and feelings, to get to the heart of what is distressing you. It can be paralysing to not know if things will get better. With a space to think together and better understand yourself, change and a greater sense of self and wellbeing are possible.
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Kathleen Freeman
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Winchester SO23
We all struggle with difficulties at times; and it can be a great relief to face them with the right help. I have 20 years’ experience as a counsellor and offer counselling to individuals in a quiet, secure space. My aim includes helping you come to a clearer understanding of what has brought you to counselling, and supporting you in finding the way forwards that feels right for you. Perhaps surprisingly, our difficulties can become a source of change and growth.
We all struggle with difficulties at times; and it can be a great relief to face them with the right help. I have 20 years’ experience as a counsellor and offer counselling to individuals in a quiet, secure space. My aim includes helping you come to a clearer understanding of what has brought you to counselling, and supporting you in finding the way forwards that feels right for you. Perhaps surprisingly, our difficulties can become a source of change and growth.
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Hannah Maguire
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Winchester SO21
My aim as a CBT therapist is to help clients who may be struggling with life challenges and develop a shared formulation that is individualised, that brings awareness to and understanding how your difficulties may have developed and are being maintained. This acts as a “roadmap” for our therapeutic understanding and intervention and will be covered in the initial assessment session(s). We will agree on how many sessions to meet for (usually six to 24, depending on the duration and complexity/severity) and help you work towards your set goals and values.
My aim as a CBT therapist is to help clients who may be struggling with life challenges and develop a shared formulation that is individualised, that brings awareness to and understanding how your difficulties may have developed and are being maintained. This acts as a “roadmap” for our therapeutic understanding and intervention and will be covered in the initial assessment session(s). We will agree on how many sessions to meet for (usually six to 24, depending on the duration and complexity/severity) and help you work towards your set goals and values.
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Dr Natalie Roberts
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Winchester SO21
I want to tell you about both strands of my work. I am able, with my clinical team, to provide assessment and diagnosis of autism and ADHD, in both children and adults. We provide gold standard assessments along with helpful recommendations that we can support education and workplaces to implement. Therapeutically, I work holistically and in an integrative way with people across all age ranges and presentations, to overcome difficult experiences, limiting self-beliefs, anxiety, low mood and other psychological difficulties that are impacting their ability to live life in a rich and meaningful way. Finding value and purpose is key.
I want to tell you about both strands of my work. I am able, with my clinical team, to provide assessment and diagnosis of autism and ADHD, in both children and adults. We provide gold standard assessments along with helpful recommendations that we can support education and workplaces to implement. Therapeutically, I work holistically and in an integrative way with people across all age ranges and presentations, to overcome difficult experiences, limiting self-beliefs, anxiety, low mood and other psychological difficulties that are impacting their ability to live life in a rich and meaningful way. Finding value and purpose is key.
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Cheryl Petty
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Winchester SO22  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with issues that you find difficult to discuss with those who are close to you? Perhaps you feel stuck, anxious, have a general feeling of unhappiness that you can't shift? Life can be far from straight forward, in fact life is messy. We cannot escape the messiness of being human but we can make small changes in our lives that can help us to grow and move forward. Counselling can help us to do that.
Are you struggling with issues that you find difficult to discuss with those who are close to you? Perhaps you feel stuck, anxious, have a general feeling of unhappiness that you can't shift? Life can be far from straight forward, in fact life is messy. We cannot escape the messiness of being human but we can make small changes in our lives that can help us to grow and move forward. Counselling can help us to do that.
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Thrive Counselling, Psychotherapy & Supervision
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Winchester SO21
Hello, I'm Lucy, a fully qualified person-centred counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor based in Twyford, near Winchester. I am a registered, accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), offering professional, experienced, warm and non-judgemental counselling and psychotherapy for clients to explore issues safely and freely. Person-centred therapy is a refreshing therapeutic method; "walking" with you, employing empathic understanding and non-judgemental warmth and acceptance, respecting and trusting your inner resources to support you on your journey.
Hello, I'm Lucy, a fully qualified person-centred counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor based in Twyford, near Winchester. I am a registered, accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), offering professional, experienced, warm and non-judgemental counselling and psychotherapy for clients to explore issues safely and freely. Person-centred therapy is a refreshing therapeutic method; "walking" with you, employing empathic understanding and non-judgemental warmth and acceptance, respecting and trusting your inner resources to support you on your journey.
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Katharine Duchesne
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Winchester SO22
Hello, I'm a fully qualified MBACP (Accred) Winchester based Therapist. I work with adults and couples and offer a warm and accepting space to explore feelings, thoughts and beliefs. Together we can work through the challenges you face so you feel able to move towards living a life that feels more fulfilling.
Hello, I'm a fully qualified MBACP (Accred) Winchester based Therapist. I work with adults and couples and offer a warm and accepting space to explore feelings, thoughts and beliefs. Together we can work through the challenges you face so you feel able to move towards living a life that feels more fulfilling.
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Dr Kirsty Forsyth
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Winchester SO21  (Online Only)
Well done for taking the first step in improving your life. I specialize in helping people caught in negative patterns that can lead to chronic low mood, anxiety, poor self-esteem & relationship problems. I am non-judgmental, open and down to earth and believe in providing therapy that makes sense to you and makes a difference to your life. I am experienced in providing effective & compassionate therapy and will guide you every step of the way, helping you to develop an understanding of your difficulties, develop self awareness, enhance your inner strength, and break free of unhelpful patterns of being.
Well done for taking the first step in improving your life. I specialize in helping people caught in negative patterns that can lead to chronic low mood, anxiety, poor self-esteem & relationship problems. I am non-judgmental, open and down to earth and believe in providing therapy that makes sense to you and makes a difference to your life. I am experienced in providing effective & compassionate therapy and will guide you every step of the way, helping you to develop an understanding of your difficulties, develop self awareness, enhance your inner strength, and break free of unhelpful patterns of being.
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Viktoria Miller
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Winchester SO22
Are you struggling with your thoughts and feelings? I can help you overcome your struggles. I offer a non-judgmental space in my welcoming counselling room. My approach is based on a form of psychotherapy that helps you explore your personality and how it has been shaped by your early experiences.
Are you struggling with your thoughts and feelings? I can help you overcome your struggles. I offer a non-judgmental space in my welcoming counselling room. My approach is based on a form of psychotherapy that helps you explore your personality and how it has been shaped by your early experiences.
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Sara Elizabeth Gallagher
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Winchester SO21  (Online Only)
I have been working as a therapist for 13years and have a broad breadth of experience working with many presenting issue's. I take a warm, comfortable, welcoming and genuinely caring approach to my work. Asking for help can be very difficult and I recognise that. If you feel you have tried everything and nothing has changed then talking to a professional may help. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Therapy can be useful to increase awareness and provide understanding of why we do what we do.
I have been working as a therapist for 13years and have a broad breadth of experience working with many presenting issue's. I take a warm, comfortable, welcoming and genuinely caring approach to my work. Asking for help can be very difficult and I recognise that. If you feel you have tried everything and nothing has changed then talking to a professional may help. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Therapy can be useful to increase awareness and provide understanding of why we do what we do.
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Xenia Kaspar
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Winchester SO21
Hello, my name is Xenia and I am a accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor. Life has it’s challenges and I have certainly had my own over the years. Sometimes we just need support from someone that isn’t family or a close friend. Someone who we can trust that they will hold space for us in order to process certain events, or, a confidential objective party that will listen, without judgement, so we can make sense of ourselves and the world around us.
Hello, my name is Xenia and I am a accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor. Life has it’s challenges and I have certainly had my own over the years. Sometimes we just need support from someone that isn’t family or a close friend. Someone who we can trust that they will hold space for us in order to process certain events, or, a confidential objective party that will listen, without judgement, so we can make sense of ourselves and the world around us.
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Danni Findlay
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Winchester SO23
The last few years have been a real strain for many people. Perhaps you don't feel right, your relationships might be suffering, you may feel exhausted from trying to maintain a positive side. Maybe you keep doing the same things over and over but cannot seem to break the cycle. I believe we all have the capacity to help ourselves through much of this but, in an increasingly complex and busy life where we are ‘always on’, there often feels like there's little time available to focus on 'me'. Counselling gives you the valuable space and time to find your way in a supported and non-judgmental environment.
The last few years have been a real strain for many people. Perhaps you don't feel right, your relationships might be suffering, you may feel exhausted from trying to maintain a positive side. Maybe you keep doing the same things over and over but cannot seem to break the cycle. I believe we all have the capacity to help ourselves through much of this but, in an increasingly complex and busy life where we are ‘always on’, there often feels like there's little time available to focus on 'me'. Counselling gives you the valuable space and time to find your way in a supported and non-judgmental environment.
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Winchester Trauma Counselling (Lori Hedges)
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Winchester SO23
Trauma Therapy Service of the Year 2022 - Hampshire, awarded by Global Health & Pharma. I am a BACP registered Counsellor, Supervisor, and Trainer (register number 333403) working in Winchester, and online. I have experience working with a wide range of issues with clients, although I am particularly passionate about working with clients who have experienced early attachment disruption, trauma or abuse, including transgenerational / childhood / adulthood abuse, have a personality disorder diagnosis, experience dissociation / have a dissociative disorder, experience self harm or suicidal feeling, thoughts, or impulses.
Trauma Therapy Service of the Year 2022 - Hampshire, awarded by Global Health & Pharma. I am a BACP registered Counsellor, Supervisor, and Trainer (register number 333403) working in Winchester, and online. I have experience working with a wide range of issues with clients, although I am particularly passionate about working with clients who have experienced early attachment disruption, trauma or abuse, including transgenerational / childhood / adulthood abuse, have a personality disorder diagnosis, experience dissociation / have a dissociative disorder, experience self harm or suicidal feeling, thoughts, or impulses.
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Angela Marston
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Winchester SO21
Is your fear getting in the way of you living your life the way you want to? You may be suffering from loss, trauma, grief, anxiety or depression. If any of these or something in your past or present is getting in the way of you living your best life, I can help. Providing private counselling in Winchester since 2015, I am highly experienced psychotherapist, and offer a caring and empathetic space for you to work through your life’s problems and challenges. As a Psychotherapist/Counsellor and accredited member of the BACP, I am trained and qualified in a range of therapeutic models, including Person-centred, and CBT techniques.
Is your fear getting in the way of you living your life the way you want to? You may be suffering from loss, trauma, grief, anxiety or depression. If any of these or something in your past or present is getting in the way of you living your best life, I can help. Providing private counselling in Winchester since 2015, I am highly experienced psychotherapist, and offer a caring and empathetic space for you to work through your life’s problems and challenges. As a Psychotherapist/Counsellor and accredited member of the BACP, I am trained and qualified in a range of therapeutic models, including Person-centred, and CBT techniques.
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Suzanne McKenna
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Winchester SO23
Hi my name is Suzanne and I am a qualified counsellor in advanced psychotherapy training. I work with individuals and couples over the age of 18 and offer 50 minute in person session in a central location in the city of Winchester. Some of the issues I am most experienced with include anxiety and depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low confidence, self esteem and disordered eating. I would best describe my approach as warm, respectful and non-judgemental. I am passionate about helping clients reconnect with themselves and the world around them, helping them to live a happier and fuller life.
Hi my name is Suzanne and I am a qualified counsellor in advanced psychotherapy training. I work with individuals and couples over the age of 18 and offer 50 minute in person session in a central location in the city of Winchester. Some of the issues I am most experienced with include anxiety and depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low confidence, self esteem and disordered eating. I would best describe my approach as warm, respectful and non-judgemental. I am passionate about helping clients reconnect with themselves and the world around them, helping them to live a happier and fuller life.
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Sara Bill
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Winchester SO23
I will help you to explore your thoughts and feelings, and guide you to a better understanding of what is happening in your life. We will work together at a pace that is right for you. A trusting relationship between client and counsellor is key to a deeper awareness and making positive changes.
I will help you to explore your thoughts and feelings, and guide you to a better understanding of what is happening in your life. We will work together at a pace that is right for you. A trusting relationship between client and counsellor is key to a deeper awareness and making positive changes.
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Samantha Elizabeth Barnes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Winchester SO23
Welcome to my profile, this is your time to move forward and I can offer you therapy which is professional and effective when life presents with difficulties and challenges. My practice provides a confidential online, telephone and video-call option as well as face to face counselling support. Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and relationship counselling for couples can be helpful and hugely rewarding at any stage of life. The counselling experience I provide is an opportunity for self-development and personal growth, building on your own particular strengths and enabling an increased sense of overall wellbeing.
Welcome to my profile, this is your time to move forward and I can offer you therapy which is professional and effective when life presents with difficulties and challenges. My practice provides a confidential online, telephone and video-call option as well as face to face counselling support. Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals and relationship counselling for couples can be helpful and hugely rewarding at any stage of life. The counselling experience I provide is an opportunity for self-development and personal growth, building on your own particular strengths and enabling an increased sense of overall wellbeing.
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RER Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Winchester SO22
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Rocio and I can help you overcome the emotional challenges that life sometimes brings. With trust, understanding, and no judgement, we can explore your mind together, so you can access the tools to build a better life. I work relationally, we will create changes together. That's why I offer a free introductory consultation, to decide if we are a good match.
My name is Rocio and I can help you overcome the emotional challenges that life sometimes brings. With trust, understanding, and no judgement, we can explore your mind together, so you can access the tools to build a better life. I work relationally, we will create changes together. That's why I offer a free introductory consultation, to decide if we are a good match.
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KC-Counselling Ltd
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Winchester SO23
Hello I'm Kasey, I'm working as a qualified humanistic counsellor in the Winchester area. I offer sessions in a calm, relaxing, private purpose build counselling room. Together we can talk about areas of your life you would like to improve and how I can support you in that process. Finding the right counsellor can be daunting, I offer a free 10 minute telephone consultation which enables me to answer any questions you may have. I am happy to tell you a bit about the way I work and you can tell me what you are hoping to gain from counselling.
Hello I'm Kasey, I'm working as a qualified humanistic counsellor in the Winchester area. I offer sessions in a calm, relaxing, private purpose build counselling room. Together we can talk about areas of your life you would like to improve and how I can support you in that process. Finding the right counsellor can be daunting, I offer a free 10 minute telephone consultation which enables me to answer any questions you may have. I am happy to tell you a bit about the way I work and you can tell me what you are hoping to gain from counselling.
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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.