Female Counselling in Onchan, IOM

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Nina Jensen
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Onchan IM3
I focus on the individual and their immediate needs. I will take time to find out about you and what has brought you to Counselling. I aim to provide a safe and comfortable space for you to talk about whatever it is that is troubling you. I will follow your pace whilst listening, offering support and providing insights and challenges to your way of thinking. I trained to be a Counsellor because I have experienced the benefits of it myself, and it inspired me to help others.
I focus on the individual and their immediate needs. I will take time to find out about you and what has brought you to Counselling. I aim to provide a safe and comfortable space for you to talk about whatever it is that is troubling you. I will follow your pace whilst listening, offering support and providing insights and challenges to your way of thinking. I trained to be a Counsellor because I have experienced the benefits of it myself, and it inspired me to help others.
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Livia Tedaldi
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Onchan IM3
You as a human being, you have a choice. And you can choose. You can choose to gain victory over yourself—or you can choose to try to pursue, for the rest of your life, trying to gain victory over your problems. In one, you will never win—in one you’ve got a fair shot. Prem Rawat
You as a human being, you have a choice. And you can choose. You can choose to gain victory over yourself—or you can choose to try to pursue, for the rest of your life, trying to gain victory over your problems. In one, you will never win—in one you’ve got a fair shot. Prem Rawat
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Jessica Mackie
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Onchan IM3
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. In searching for a counsellor you've already taken a significant step towards improved self-awareness and personal growth. You may be feeling overwhelmed or upset by current difficulties or be concerned that you're not feeling what you "should" be about something or someone. You may be trying to make sense of past experiences or be wondering about how you'd like your future to be. I can provide a safe, confidential space in which we can explore what's going on for you. I will support you to understand and accept yourself and/ or identify and implement change in your life.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. In searching for a counsellor you've already taken a significant step towards improved self-awareness and personal growth. You may be feeling overwhelmed or upset by current difficulties or be concerned that you're not feeling what you "should" be about something or someone. You may be trying to make sense of past experiences or be wondering about how you'd like your future to be. I can provide a safe, confidential space in which we can explore what's going on for you. I will support you to understand and accept yourself and/ or identify and implement change in your life.
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Helen Morrisson Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Verified Verified
Onchan IM3
Searching for support can feel very overwhelming and can evoke a lot of difficult emotions. However, the willingness to face yourself is one of the bravest challenges you can undertake. As a counsellor, I believe it is fundamental to create a compassionate, warm, and safe space for you to explore yourself and your problems. My aim is to help you leave sessions feeling heard, understood, accepted, and with greater clarity. I endeavour to create an honest, individual, and meaningful therapeutic relationship with you. Our sessions will always be centred around your needs, interests, and preferences.
Searching for support can feel very overwhelming and can evoke a lot of difficult emotions. However, the willingness to face yourself is one of the bravest challenges you can undertake. As a counsellor, I believe it is fundamental to create a compassionate, warm, and safe space for you to explore yourself and your problems. My aim is to help you leave sessions feeling heard, understood, accepted, and with greater clarity. I endeavour to create an honest, individual, and meaningful therapeutic relationship with you. Our sessions will always be centred around your needs, interests, and preferences.
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Holly Hird | Positive Pathways
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Onchan IM3
Positive mental health is one of the most valuable things we can strive to have, and is a hugely important part of wellbeing at every stage of life. But life is complex, and at some point, most of us experience issues that require deeper attention and support. Therapy can help you discover the root of an issue; address problematic thoughts, feelings and behaviours; and help you embark on a more positive pathway forward. As a qualified psychotherapist, my role is to help you understand your experiences, and equip you with the confidence and autonomy to make changes that will help you regain control of your life.
Positive mental health is one of the most valuable things we can strive to have, and is a hugely important part of wellbeing at every stage of life. But life is complex, and at some point, most of us experience issues that require deeper attention and support. Therapy can help you discover the root of an issue; address problematic thoughts, feelings and behaviours; and help you embark on a more positive pathway forward. As a qualified psychotherapist, my role is to help you understand your experiences, and equip you with the confidence and autonomy to make changes that will help you regain control of your life.
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Emily Harrison
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Douglas IM4
I am deeply passionate about harnessing the transformative power of art to facilitate healing and growth and believe that every individual has the innate capacity for self-expression and self-discovery through art. With almost twenty years of experience working with diverse populations, I specialize in using art therapy as a vehicle for self-expression, exploration, and healing. In my practice, I adopt an integrative approach that includes elements of psychodynamic theory, play therapy techniques, trauma-informed practice, EMDR, cognitive-behavioural techniques, and mindfulness practices.
I am deeply passionate about harnessing the transformative power of art to facilitate healing and growth and believe that every individual has the innate capacity for self-expression and self-discovery through art. With almost twenty years of experience working with diverse populations, I specialize in using art therapy as a vehicle for self-expression, exploration, and healing. In my practice, I adopt an integrative approach that includes elements of psychodynamic theory, play therapy techniques, trauma-informed practice, EMDR, cognitive-behavioural techniques, and mindfulness practices.
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Donna Murphy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Douglas IM4
I work with children and young people up to aged 18. My clients typically have had an event in their life that they have experienced as traumatic. This then leads to difficulties with their behaviour or in certain situations, that they need help recovering from. Although sessions are confidential to the child, I work closely with the family to ensure that the child is well supported whilst they work their way through any difficult memories, thoughts and feelings.
I work with children and young people up to aged 18. My clients typically have had an event in their life that they have experienced as traumatic. This then leads to difficulties with their behaviour or in certain situations, that they need help recovering from. Although sessions are confidential to the child, I work closely with the family to ensure that the child is well supported whilst they work their way through any difficult memories, thoughts and feelings.
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Kind Mind IOM | Erika Kelly (BSc, PGDip,MBABCP)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Douglas IM2
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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Online Therapists

Photo of Dr Heather Boland, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych., Psychologist
Dr Heather Boland
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Saint Helens WA10
We all dream of the way we want our life to be. Then life happens and sometimes it can feel like we are stuck in a pattern of living that we do not want to be in. Or we live through painful experiences that days, months, or years later continue to influence how we feel, think and act. Or maybe our family life and relationships feel out of balance, we may feel out of control, overwhelmed or disconnected from our loved ones. I am here to listen to your story, your difficulties and your dreams of how you wish your life, relationships, work, and family to be. Therapy can help you feel unstuck, so you can enjoy being who you are.
We all dream of the way we want our life to be. Then life happens and sometimes it can feel like we are stuck in a pattern of living that we do not want to be in. Or we live through painful experiences that days, months, or years later continue to influence how we feel, think and act. Or maybe our family life and relationships feel out of balance, we may feel out of control, overwhelmed or disconnected from our loved ones. I am here to listen to your story, your difficulties and your dreams of how you wish your life, relationships, work, and family to be. Therapy can help you feel unstuck, so you can enjoy being who you are.
01983 219162 View 01983 219162
Photo of Dr Paula Watson, PhD, HCPC - Sport Psych., Psychologist
Dr Paula Watson
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Sport Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Liverpool L2
Do you find yourself constantly thinking about food and constantly trying to lose weight? You’re “good” for a few weeks, only to self-sabotage and beat yourself up after another binge. Perhaps food has always been the go to – whether you’re happy, stressed, or frustrated. Or perhaps exercise is the problem. You need to do it, but it makes you miserable. You may struggle with body image, or even hate yourself for letting your body get to this state. If these resonate, you’re not alone. It’s easy to get stuck in these negative cycles, without knowing how to get out. The good news is, it’s possible to change.
Do you find yourself constantly thinking about food and constantly trying to lose weight? You’re “good” for a few weeks, only to self-sabotage and beat yourself up after another binge. Perhaps food has always been the go to – whether you’re happy, stressed, or frustrated. Or perhaps exercise is the problem. You need to do it, but it makes you miserable. You may struggle with body image, or even hate yourself for letting your body get to this state. If these resonate, you’re not alone. It’s easy to get stuck in these negative cycles, without knowing how to get out. The good news is, it’s possible to change.
01923 961943 View 01923 961943
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Mary Jane Garner
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Liverpool L1
I believe therapy is a life-affirming process which can support you through difficult times and enable you face your future with greater insight, confidence and preparedness. I work with people to help them to find their way, make changes and move forward. I am committed to identifying and working with what it is that blocks us and what it is that helps us to change and cope with the losses, hardships and conflicts internally and in our relationships with others and the world. Troubles and problems may arise when we are stuck or feel overwhelmed and isolated.
I believe therapy is a life-affirming process which can support you through difficult times and enable you face your future with greater insight, confidence and preparedness. I work with people to help them to find their way, make changes and move forward. I am committed to identifying and working with what it is that blocks us and what it is that helps us to change and cope with the losses, hardships and conflicts internally and in our relationships with others and the world. Troubles and problems may arise when we are stuck or feel overwhelmed and isolated.
0151 317 7535 View 0151 317 7535
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Art therapy with Tori
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Belfast BT7
As an accredited Art psychotherapist I have extensive experience working with young people and children on the spectrum. My aim is to successfully support clients facing various challenges, including behavioural difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), suicidal ideation, self-harm, bereavement, and relationship difficulties, social anxiety, identity and self-esteem issues, among others things. By creating a trusting and empathetic therapeutic relationship, I help clients navigate these difficulties and find healing through the creative process.
As an accredited Art psychotherapist I have extensive experience working with young people and children on the spectrum. My aim is to successfully support clients facing various challenges, including behavioural difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), suicidal ideation, self-harm, bereavement, and relationship difficulties, social anxiety, identity and self-esteem issues, among others things. By creating a trusting and empathetic therapeutic relationship, I help clients navigate these difficulties and find healing through the creative process.
028 9694 3093 View 028 9694 3093
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Gill Gillespie
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Runcorn WA7
My name is Gill, and I am an integrative counsellor and clinical supervisor, who will greet you with warmth, empathy, acceptance, and understanding from the first moment we meet, providing you with a safe place to share and explore your emotions or behaviours. Reaching out to seek support is the first step to making sense of your thoughts or feelings or being ready to change your life. If you feel you need help with any mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family issues, work issues bereavement, or setting personal goals, else please get in touch.
My name is Gill, and I am an integrative counsellor and clinical supervisor, who will greet you with warmth, empathy, acceptance, and understanding from the first moment we meet, providing you with a safe place to share and explore your emotions or behaviours. Reaching out to seek support is the first step to making sense of your thoughts or feelings or being ready to change your life. If you feel you need help with any mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family issues, work issues bereavement, or setting personal goals, else please get in touch.
01928 249635 View 01928 249635
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Isobel McGill
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Belfast BT7
I am a qualified registered counsellor working in the Belfast and Bangor areas. I provide a comfortable and supportive safe space for you to explore any unresolved issues past or present. Whilst we cannot change difficult events from the past, we can work together to better understand and work through the challenges that you are experiencing in your life. Together we can develop an awareness of patterns of negative behavior and perceptions that may be leaving you feeling anxious or depressed. The symptoms of your distress can show in a physical and psychological way.
I am a qualified registered counsellor working in the Belfast and Bangor areas. I provide a comfortable and supportive safe space for you to explore any unresolved issues past or present. Whilst we cannot change difficult events from the past, we can work together to better understand and work through the challenges that you are experiencing in your life. Together we can develop an awareness of patterns of negative behavior and perceptions that may be leaving you feeling anxious or depressed. The symptoms of your distress can show in a physical and psychological way.
028 9692 8914 View 028 9692 8914
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Leanne Kernohan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Lisburn BT28  (Online Only)
Hi thanks for visiting my profile. I am a fully qualified integrative therapist and have experience delivering counselling within the voluntary and community sector(including Emerge counselling services and start 360).As a integrative therapist I use different theories to suit each clients needs and focus on what you would like to achieve from counselling. I work with a range of areas including depression, anxiety, addictions sexual additions, self-esteem and relationship issues. My hope is to provide all my clients a safe non judgemental space to explore their issues. I am a BACP member and adhere to their guidelines.
Hi thanks for visiting my profile. I am a fully qualified integrative therapist and have experience delivering counselling within the voluntary and community sector(including Emerge counselling services and start 360).As a integrative therapist I use different theories to suit each clients needs and focus on what you would like to achieve from counselling. I work with a range of areas including depression, anxiety, addictions sexual additions, self-esteem and relationship issues. My hope is to provide all my clients a safe non judgemental space to explore their issues. I am a BACP member and adhere to their guidelines.
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Photo of Imogen Hg-Johnson, MA, MBACP Accred, Psychotherapist
Imogen Hg-Johnson
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Blackburn BB1
I work with a trusted methodology removing all blind spots, fear, anxiety, and self-doubt. Allowing my clients to make accurate decisions, smarter, so they maximise their own personal results in less time....My expertise is in Self-harm, Substance misuse, Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sexuality / Identity Crisis & Shame around Learning Difficulties (which may have led to isolation, inability to stay focused and deviance) and more recently within the area of 'interpersonal trauma within relational dynamics'.
I work with a trusted methodology removing all blind spots, fear, anxiety, and self-doubt. Allowing my clients to make accurate decisions, smarter, so they maximise their own personal results in less time....My expertise is in Self-harm, Substance misuse, Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sexuality / Identity Crisis & Shame around Learning Difficulties (which may have led to isolation, inability to stay focused and deviance) and more recently within the area of 'interpersonal trauma within relational dynamics'.
01254 790413 View 01254 790413
Photo of Rebeca Johnson - Sex and Relationship Therapy @ Trusting Heart , MBACP, Counsellor
Sex and Relationship Therapy @ Trusting Heart
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chester CH1
I offer Sex & Relationship Therapy for Individual Adults & Couples who are looking for support. Intimacy & Sexual Issues I work with are Erections & Ejaculation Issues, Pain & Penetration, Low Sexual Desire, Sexual Trauma, Orgasm Issues, Sex & Porn Addictions, Sexual Jealously & issues around any Kink, Fetish & BDSM Practices. Relationship Issues I can help with are Communication, Affairs, Betrayals & Intimacy Issues. I offer online sessions on Tuesdays & Wednesdays daytimes and Friday afternoons & face-to-face sessions on Friday mornings at a Heswall clinic. I aim to reply within 24 hours. Please check your junk box for replies.
I offer Sex & Relationship Therapy for Individual Adults & Couples who are looking for support. Intimacy & Sexual Issues I work with are Erections & Ejaculation Issues, Pain & Penetration, Low Sexual Desire, Sexual Trauma, Orgasm Issues, Sex & Porn Addictions, Sexual Jealously & issues around any Kink, Fetish & BDSM Practices. Relationship Issues I can help with are Communication, Affairs, Betrayals & Intimacy Issues. I offer online sessions on Tuesdays & Wednesdays daytimes and Friday afternoons & face-to-face sessions on Friday mornings at a Heswall clinic. I aim to reply within 24 hours. Please check your junk box for replies.
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New Beginnings Counselling service
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Carlisle CA2  (Online Only)
It can very difficult to take the first steps to get help, my aim is to provide you with a trusting caring , and non-judgemental environment. I have many years experience as working as an Integrative Psychotherapist, and specialise in treating addiction, and am fully qualified to work with sexual addiction. I am trauma informed practioner. I have a BA degree in Person Centred Therapy , and a Diploma in Sexual Addiction. I work with the following issues ; Clinical depression, Generalised anxiety disorders, , Suicidal Ideation, depression , Stress, panic attacks, Low self esteem, Bereavement , relationship problems and Gender issues.
It can very difficult to take the first steps to get help, my aim is to provide you with a trusting caring , and non-judgemental environment. I have many years experience as working as an Integrative Psychotherapist, and specialise in treating addiction, and am fully qualified to work with sexual addiction. I am trauma informed practioner. I have a BA degree in Person Centred Therapy , and a Diploma in Sexual Addiction. I work with the following issues ; Clinical depression, Generalised anxiety disorders, , Suicidal Ideation, depression , Stress, panic attacks, Low self esteem, Bereavement , relationship problems and Gender issues.
01228 585242 View 01228 585242
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Driftwood Therapeutic Services
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Chester CH1
We all know life can get tough at times and we can struggle to see our way through it. Sometimes it helps to talk those experiences or feelings through with someone who can really listen and brings no agenda with them. There are so many reasons to come to therapy difficult times in life, things feeling not quite right, anxiety or depression or things from our past effecting us in the here and now (attachment or trauma). Therapy is a safe, neutral place you can use to explore what is happening for you, and it can support you in deciding how you want to manage it.
We all know life can get tough at times and we can struggle to see our way through it. Sometimes it helps to talk those experiences or feelings through with someone who can really listen and brings no agenda with them. There are so many reasons to come to therapy difficult times in life, things feeling not quite right, anxiety or depression or things from our past effecting us in the here and now (attachment or trauma). Therapy is a safe, neutral place you can use to explore what is happening for you, and it can support you in deciding how you want to manage it.
01244 662734 View 01244 662734
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Keli Denise Haslem
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Dromore BT25
I am an integrative counsellor and have worked with clients who have had various issues. I work with clients with depression, anxiety, stress and family problems. This is just a small example of the issues that I have worked with. When working with clients we will work together to understand what the client wants from the therapy. By using the different therapy types I am able to tailor the therapeutic sessions to best suit each individual client. This means that the sessions can be for example structured and goal orientated which would be CBT. Or perhaps Person-centred where the client leads the sessions in their own time.
I am an integrative counsellor and have worked with clients who have had various issues. I work with clients with depression, anxiety, stress and family problems. This is just a small example of the issues that I have worked with. When working with clients we will work together to understand what the client wants from the therapy. By using the different therapy types I am able to tailor the therapeutic sessions to best suit each individual client. This means that the sessions can be for example structured and goal orientated which would be CBT. Or perhaps Person-centred where the client leads the sessions in their own time.
028 9694 3389 View 028 9694 3389

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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.