Female Counselling in Pontypool, WLS
Dr Lisa Garvin
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pontypool NP4 (Online Only)
Are you at point in your life where you know something needs to change, but don’t know how to navigate this path? Then you’ve come to the right place. Many times in our lives we can encounter difficulties that impact us deeply, stop us in our tracks and affect our mood, sleep and wellness. Sometimes these feelings can run deeper and remind us of difficulties during our early years. It can feel like we are carrying the cumulative burden of many different stressors and feel trapped. What ever the feeling- there is always a why and talking in a safe, warm and emphatic space can really help to make sense of things.
Are you at point in your life where you know something needs to change, but don’t know how to navigate this path? Then you’ve come to the right place. Many times in our lives we can encounter difficulties that impact us deeply, stop us in our tracks and affect our mood, sleep and wellness. Sometimes these feelings can run deeper and remind us of difficulties during our early years. It can feel like we are carrying the cumulative burden of many different stressors and feel trapped. What ever the feeling- there is always a why and talking in a safe, warm and emphatic space can really help to make sense of things.
Hi, I'm Suzanne, I offer LGBTQIA+ Counselling, available in person/online/phone. I also offer support to single parents and have experience in a wide range of issues covering loss, anxiety, relationships and self esteem. Our sessions will be held with empathy, and without judgement. My approach is warm, honest and tailored to meet your needs. I combine techniques to create a personalised and effective counselling experience.
Hi, I'm Suzanne, I offer LGBTQIA+ Counselling, available in person/online/phone. I also offer support to single parents and have experience in a wide range of issues covering loss, anxiety, relationships and self esteem. Our sessions will be held with empathy, and without judgement. My approach is warm, honest and tailored to meet your needs. I combine techniques to create a personalised and effective counselling experience.
The ideal client may struggle with a range of mental health issues, which could include anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties. They may experience persistent feelings of sadness, overwhelming stress, or difficulty in managing daily tasks. Their mental health challenges could stem from a variety of factors, such as past trauma, genetic predispositions, environmental stressors, or a combination of these elements. The ideal client desires change and is motivated by need to improve their mental and emotional well-being. They want to understand themselves better, gain control over their mental health issues.
The ideal client may struggle with a range of mental health issues, which could include anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties. They may experience persistent feelings of sadness, overwhelming stress, or difficulty in managing daily tasks. Their mental health challenges could stem from a variety of factors, such as past trauma, genetic predispositions, environmental stressors, or a combination of these elements. The ideal client desires change and is motivated by need to improve their mental and emotional well-being. They want to understand themselves better, gain control over their mental health issues.
Hi, I am Janette and I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in South Wales. My website is www.MyOwnMind.co.uk. I am a warm, positive cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT) with over 11 years experience, committed to helping you find the right pathway towards recovery. We offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for a wide range of anxiety disorders and Depression/Low self esteem. CBT is a highly evidence based treatment method for tackling and treating anxiety and depression. Though we operate in Pontypool in South Wales, anyone from anywhere is welcome to access our services online.
Hi, I am Janette and I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in South Wales. My website is www.MyOwnMind.co.uk. I am a warm, positive cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT) with over 11 years experience, committed to helping you find the right pathway towards recovery. We offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for a wide range of anxiety disorders and Depression/Low self esteem. CBT is a highly evidence based treatment method for tackling and treating anxiety and depression. Though we operate in Pontypool in South Wales, anyone from anywhere is welcome to access our services online.
I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist and have been working with clients since 2013. I offer an integrative approach, working with each person as an individual and using different theory’s to support the client in the best way. I offer an open minded and non judgemental space for clients to explore what’s troubling them. I work with all client issues. My specialist areas of work include offering support to clients with OCD using a range of CBT tools, working with victims of rape, sexual abuse and domestic violence, and working with complex mental health issues. I have completed specialised training for providing psychotherapy.
I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist and have been working with clients since 2013. I offer an integrative approach, working with each person as an individual and using different theory’s to support the client in the best way. I offer an open minded and non judgemental space for clients to explore what’s troubling them. I work with all client issues. My specialist areas of work include offering support to clients with OCD using a range of CBT tools, working with victims of rape, sexual abuse and domestic violence, and working with complex mental health issues. I have completed specialised training for providing psychotherapy.
I’m Carrie, I am a level 6 qualified Pluralistic psychotherapist. I use a range of therapeutic approaches designed around your needs and wishes. Counselling is a collaborative process in which my bring expertise and experiences and you bring yours and together we can find a treatment plan that is right for you.
I’m Carrie, I am a level 6 qualified Pluralistic psychotherapist. I use a range of therapeutic approaches designed around your needs and wishes. Counselling is a collaborative process in which my bring expertise and experiences and you bring yours and together we can find a treatment plan that is right for you.
I began training to become a counsellor after I had personal experience of therapy and how it can help. Whether you are going through a traumatic time or life changing event or finding everyday life overwhelming, counselling can help. I believe that we all have the right to thrive and that spending time understanding your feelings can give you the power to change and make tomorrow better. I can offer you a calm and safe space away from the noise of life where you are free to be who you really are, explore the struggles you are going through and find a new way forward.
I began training to become a counsellor after I had personal experience of therapy and how it can help. Whether you are going through a traumatic time or life changing event or finding everyday life overwhelming, counselling can help. I believe that we all have the right to thrive and that spending time understanding your feelings can give you the power to change and make tomorrow better. I can offer you a calm and safe space away from the noise of life where you are free to be who you really are, explore the struggles you are going through and find a new way forward.
Hello and welcome. Deciding to invest in therapy and choosing the right therapist is a big decision. My aim is to create a safe and compassionate space to explore your needs and work towards your goals. I've worked across a range of settings, but focus on supporting adults who may be struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma or who want to find ways to manage emotions that can feel overwhelming or intense.
Hello and welcome. Deciding to invest in therapy and choosing the right therapist is a big decision. My aim is to create a safe and compassionate space to explore your needs and work towards your goals. I've worked across a range of settings, but focus on supporting adults who may be struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma or who want to find ways to manage emotions that can feel overwhelming or intense.
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Would you like a safe, confidential space to get things off your chest? Are you a parent/carer who would like a non-judgemental space to explore the pressures of balancing your work and home-life? Would you like to speak to someone who is experienced in neurodiversity and able to adapt sessions to meet your needs? Is life feeling confusing for you? Do you feel overwhelmed and experiencing emotions that you are struggling to process?
Would you like a safe, confidential space to get things off your chest? Are you a parent/carer who would like a non-judgemental space to explore the pressures of balancing your work and home-life? Would you like to speak to someone who is experienced in neurodiversity and able to adapt sessions to meet your needs? Is life feeling confusing for you? Do you feel overwhelmed and experiencing emotions that you are struggling to process?
I work with people who don't know 'what to do' and are experiencing anxiety, stress and may be overwhelmed by all the information surrounding mental health, wellbeing and neurodivergence and want to explore the foundations to better mental health. Additionally, I work with many long-term clients to provide deeper exploratory work, at a gentle and safe pace, led by you, with an emphasis from me on elements of compassion focused and acceptance work. I am passionate working with clients experiencing disabilities, who are neurodivergent, or unpaid and/or young carers. This passion comes directly from my lived and professional experience
I work with people who don't know 'what to do' and are experiencing anxiety, stress and may be overwhelmed by all the information surrounding mental health, wellbeing and neurodivergence and want to explore the foundations to better mental health. Additionally, I work with many long-term clients to provide deeper exploratory work, at a gentle and safe pace, led by you, with an emphasis from me on elements of compassion focused and acceptance work. I am passionate working with clients experiencing disabilities, who are neurodivergent, or unpaid and/or young carers. This passion comes directly from my lived and professional experience
My aim is to support an individual to become aware of the cause of their dissatisfaction and to live the life they want. I work with clients on the subject matter they bring however creatively they chose. I am committed to equality of opportunity for people of all abilities, races, faiths, genders, sexual orientations, and ages. I find myself consistently curious and passionate about the human experience and am dedicated to furthering my development in this area.
My aim is to support an individual to become aware of the cause of their dissatisfaction and to live the life they want. I work with clients on the subject matter they bring however creatively they chose. I am committed to equality of opportunity for people of all abilities, races, faiths, genders, sexual orientations, and ages. I find myself consistently curious and passionate about the human experience and am dedicated to furthering my development in this area.
I came to this role late in life and it has enabled to bring with me years of life experience, care and understanding. As a mature person I can offer you my experience as well my learning. My diploma allows me to work with a range of issues using a variety of counselling models, this means that I can work with clients to find the therapeutic practice that works best for them. I offer a safe therapeutic space to work on whatever you may need. We all have difficulties sometime in our life, it can be very hard to deal with these issues alone, I offer a safe space for you to sit with someone without any advice or judgement.
I came to this role late in life and it has enabled to bring with me years of life experience, care and understanding. As a mature person I can offer you my experience as well my learning. My diploma allows me to work with a range of issues using a variety of counselling models, this means that I can work with clients to find the therapeutic practice that works best for them. I offer a safe therapeutic space to work on whatever you may need. We all have difficulties sometime in our life, it can be very hard to deal with these issues alone, I offer a safe space for you to sit with someone without any advice or judgement.
My therapeutic approach is helpful to people experiencing emotional difficulties and looking to make changes from within. You might feel stuck and see obstacles in every direction, and feel unable to find a way forward, or you may be feeling overwhelmed and can’t find any clarity. This is where meaningful discussion with a skilled practitioner offers you a chance to spend concentrated time on yourself, which can help you gain deeper insight into the root of issues and give you greater clarity on your past and present. Short-term or open-ended sessions .
My therapeutic approach is helpful to people experiencing emotional difficulties and looking to make changes from within. You might feel stuck and see obstacles in every direction, and feel unable to find a way forward, or you may be feeling overwhelmed and can’t find any clarity. This is where meaningful discussion with a skilled practitioner offers you a chance to spend concentrated time on yourself, which can help you gain deeper insight into the root of issues and give you greater clarity on your past and present. Short-term or open-ended sessions .
We often hear the expression “living your best life” - are you living your best life? Many people aren’t. Our lives present us with many challenges and obstacles, especially within the current pandemic. Counselling can help you with the challenges you are currently facing, help you break unhelpful cycles and move on to a more content you. Counselling can also help you to accept the past and allow you to draw a line under past experiences and move forward in a healthier way.
We often hear the expression “living your best life” - are you living your best life? Many people aren’t. Our lives present us with many challenges and obstacles, especially within the current pandemic. Counselling can help you with the challenges you are currently facing, help you break unhelpful cycles and move on to a more content you. Counselling can also help you to accept the past and allow you to draw a line under past experiences and move forward in a healthier way.
We all find times in our lives when we encounter difficulties or we are struggling to cope in our usual ways. Counselling can help by giving you the opportunity to talk to a trained professional. I am a warm, positive counsellor committed to helping you the client, find the right pathway towards reaching your full potential in life. I believe that by understanding issues faced in life we can ultimately move forward with renewed and enriched perspectives. I am enthusiastic, caring and sensitive to others' needs and offer a safe, confidential, supportive and non-judgemental space for you to talk about what’s troubling you.
We all find times in our lives when we encounter difficulties or we are struggling to cope in our usual ways. Counselling can help by giving you the opportunity to talk to a trained professional. I am a warm, positive counsellor committed to helping you the client, find the right pathway towards reaching your full potential in life. I believe that by understanding issues faced in life we can ultimately move forward with renewed and enriched perspectives. I am enthusiastic, caring and sensitive to others' needs and offer a safe, confidential, supportive and non-judgemental space for you to talk about what’s troubling you.
I appreciate taking the first steps into counselling can be overwhelming, confusing, and scary. But if you’ve recognised you may need help with an issue then I also appreciate the bravery it takes to make those first steps. I don’t promise anything in my counselling; I can’t guarantee it will be pleasant or fluffy, it can be confronting and challenging, but it can also be laughter and breakthroughs. Each person is unique and will come with their own personality, challenges and life experiences. My role is not to heal, but rather, to sit with, listen and empower you to draw upon your resources of which there will be many.
I appreciate taking the first steps into counselling can be overwhelming, confusing, and scary. But if you’ve recognised you may need help with an issue then I also appreciate the bravery it takes to make those first steps. I don’t promise anything in my counselling; I can’t guarantee it will be pleasant or fluffy, it can be confronting and challenging, but it can also be laughter and breakthroughs. Each person is unique and will come with their own personality, challenges and life experiences. My role is not to heal, but rather, to sit with, listen and empower you to draw upon your resources of which there will be many.
I'm a BACP registered counsellor and integrative psychotherapist based in Monmouth, South Wales. I provide a safe and relaxed atmosphere where whatever worries or problems you may have can be explored. As well as addressing specific issues that are concerning you, regular sessions with me can help you gain clarity around confusing patterns in your life, a greater understanding of what triggers strong emotion in you and a new-found sense of freedom and choice around how you would like your life to be.
I'm a BACP registered counsellor and integrative psychotherapist based in Monmouth, South Wales. I provide a safe and relaxed atmosphere where whatever worries or problems you may have can be explored. As well as addressing specific issues that are concerning you, regular sessions with me can help you gain clarity around confusing patterns in your life, a greater understanding of what triggers strong emotion in you and a new-found sense of freedom and choice around how you would like your life to be.
Hello, I hope you are all well and I can understand the uncertainty, struggle, stress, and worries this COVID-19 pandemic has brought about. We are all in a similar boat and highly likely experiencing similar emotions. I would like to do my bit and my best to help you get through this difficult time. Hence, I am offering low-cost counseling for those experiencing financial difficulties or receiving universal credit. I can help with building resilience, boosting self -esteem, confidence and strategies that can help instantly switch off worries and overcome or manage anxiety and depression.
Hello, I hope you are all well and I can understand the uncertainty, struggle, stress, and worries this COVID-19 pandemic has brought about. We are all in a similar boat and highly likely experiencing similar emotions. I would like to do my bit and my best to help you get through this difficult time. Hence, I am offering low-cost counseling for those experiencing financial difficulties or receiving universal credit. I can help with building resilience, boosting self -esteem, confidence and strategies that can help instantly switch off worries and overcome or manage anxiety and depression.
There are many reasons you might be considering therapy right now. Maybe you appear to be managing well on the outside, but inside you feel like you’re barely holding on. This inner struggle can lead to unsatisfying relationships, underperformance in your creative pursuits or career, and a fear that your harshest criticisms might be true. It can be incredibly exhausting and can often leave people feeling isolated.
There are many reasons you might be considering therapy right now. Maybe you appear to be managing well on the outside, but inside you feel like you’re barely holding on. This inner struggle can lead to unsatisfying relationships, underperformance in your creative pursuits or career, and a fear that your harshest criticisms might be true. It can be incredibly exhausting and can often leave people feeling isolated.
I'm a psychotherapist specialising in people who have or suspect they may have Autism. Being an Autist in a world designed for Non-Autists brings unique challenges. So on top of whatever standard life struggles and events which might bring a person to therapy, there's often a history of traumatic social exclusion/rejection. Which logically results in a baseline of anxiety, depression, exhaustion, often isolation and low self-esteem. I aim to find out about your particular struggles and strengths. Then together we work out how to tell the difference between the things we need to work around and the things we might be able to change.
I'm a psychotherapist specialising in people who have or suspect they may have Autism. Being an Autist in a world designed for Non-Autists brings unique challenges. So on top of whatever standard life struggles and events which might bring a person to therapy, there's often a history of traumatic social exclusion/rejection. Which logically results in a baseline of anxiety, depression, exhaustion, often isolation and low self-esteem. I aim to find out about your particular struggles and strengths. Then together we work out how to tell the difference between the things we need to work around and the things we might be able to change.
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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.