Services
Counselling for women across England
90+ qualified therapists. Online nationwide and face-to-face. A safe, confidential space — for everything you have been carrying.
NCPS Organisational Member
Professionally registered therapists
Free 15-minute consultation
★ ★ ★ ★ ★“I had spent so long telling myself I should just get on with it. Talking to someone who understood that — and didn’t make me feel weak for it — changed things.”
Client who sought support for men’s mental health
5,000+
People supported
90+
Qualified therapists
5 ★
Website Testimonials
20+
Counties across England
What We Offer
Counselling that understands what women carry
We are not a directory. We are a counselling service with a team of 90+ qualified, registered therapists — and we take the time to match you with the right one. That means understanding what you are going through, how you prefer to work, and whether you would like a male or female therapist.
Our counselling for women is confidential, supportive, and available online from anywhere in England or face-to-face where we have therapists. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, hormonal changes, relationship strain, the weight of caregiving, or something you cannot quite name — you do not need a diagnosis or a referral. You just need to be ready to have a conversation.
Who This Is For
Common reasons women come to us
This is not an exhaustive list. If you are not sure whether we can help, the free consultation is the easiest way to find out.
Want to understand more about women’s mental health? Visit our women’s mental health hub for in-depth information.
Our Approach
Therapies we offer
Why Hope Therapy
What makes us different
We are a provider, not a directory
We do not just list therapists. We listen to what you need and actively match you with someone whose experience, approach, and availability fit your situation.
Specialist women’s mental health expertise
Our team includes therapists experienced in hormonal mental health, perinatal support, menopause, PMDD, birth trauma, and the life transitions that shape women’s wellbeing. Our founder is the published author of PMDD Uncovered.
Online or face-to-face
All our therapists offer online sessions. Face-to-face is available across England where team members are located. You choose what works for your life.
Multiple approaches
Counselling, CBT (NICE-recommended for menopause), EMDR (effective for birth trauma), mindfulness — your therapist will use whatever fits.
What our clients say
People who have been where you are
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I’d been bottling everything up for years. Having someone who actually listened — without rushing me or telling me what to do — made me realise I didn’t have to keep carrying it all on my own
Sarah, who sought support for anger and relationships
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I didn’t think what I was going through was ‘bad enough’ for counselling. But my therapist made me feel like my experience mattered — and that was the first step to feeling better.
Client who sought support for anxiety and hormonal changes
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After my miscarriage, everyone wanted me to ‘move on.’ My counsellor was the first person who said I didn’t have to — that I could grieve in my own time.
Client who sought support after pregnancy loss
Client experiences are unique. Results vary between individuals.
The process
What happens when you get in touch
1
Free consultation
A 15-minute conversation. No pressure, no obligation. We listen and find out whether we can help.
2
Therapist matching
We match you with a therapist based on experience, approach, gender preference, and availability.
3
First session
50 minutes, confidential, online or face-to-face. A chance to talk about what brought you here.
4
Ongoing support
Weekly sessions at your pace. No fixed commitment. Your therapist reviews progress with you.
Most clients hear back from us the same working day, and typically begin sessions within a week of the free consultation — depending on your preferences and therapist availability.
Standards you can trust
How we match you with the right therapist
Choosing a therapist is a personal decision, and we take time to get the match right.
A careful match, not a long list
Therapist availability changes from week to week, so rather than asking you to choose from a directory, we take time during your free 15-minute consultation to understand what you are looking for — and then match you with a therapist suited to your needs.
During the consultation, we will ask about:
- What you would like the work to focus on, and any specific concerns you would like support with
- Whether you would prefer face-to-face counselling, online sessions, or a combination of the two
- Any preferences around therapy approach (counselling, CBT, EMDR, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, ACT, compassion focused therapy and others)
- Day and time availability that works around your life
- Any specialisms that matter to you — for example LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, neurodiversity-affirming support, or particular life experiences
- Practical preferences — for example therapist gender, age range, or shared lived experience where that matters to you
All therapists we work with are qualified and registered with appropriate UK professional bodies, and we will confirm the most suitable options with you before any sessions begin.
Professional standards across our team
Hope Therapy & Counselling Services has been operating since 2014, and we hold Organisational Membership with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). We work in line with the NCPS Code of Ethics and BACP Good Practice, and our wider clinical standards include:
- Qualified, professionally registered therapists across the team — registrations vary per therapist and are confirmed before matching
- Ongoing clinical supervision in line with professional body requirements
- Continuing professional development to maintain and develop practice
- Clear confidentiality standards, with limits explained before sessions begin
- Client-centred, non-judgemental and inclusive practice across all areas of identity and experience
- Founder-led clinical oversight from Ian Stockbridge — MBACP (Senior Accredited) – who continues to lead the practice and oversee its standards
Whether you choose face-to-face counselling near you or online therapy from anywhere in the UK, you can expect to be matched with a therapist who is appropriately qualified and suited to the support you are looking for.
Transparent Pricing
Our fees
No hidden costs. Your therapist and fees are discussed during your free consultation.
Counselling
From £65
per 50-minute session
- Person-centred or integrative approach
- Online via Zoom or telephone
- Face-to-face where available
CBT
From £85
per 50-minute session
- Structured, goal-focused approach
- Practical tools and strategies
- Online or face-to-face
EMDR
From £95
per session
- Trauma-informed processing
- EMDR Association UK trained
- Online or face-to-face
Looking for a more affordable option? We may be able to offer sessions at a reduced rate — just ask during your free consultation.
London clients: Location-adjusted rates may apply. Please ask during your free consultation and we will confirm the exact fee before you commit to anything.
FAQ
Common Questions
Can I choose a female therapist?
Yes. We have both male and female therapists and you are welcome to express a preference. During the free consultation, we take time to understand what matters to you — including gender — and match you accordingly. There is no wrong preference.
What issues do you help women with?
We support women with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, hormonal changes (perimenopause, menopause, PMDD), postnatal mental health, birth trauma, pregnancy loss, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, stress, burnout, trauma, and life transitions. You do not need a specific diagnosis to seek support.
Is counselling available online?
Yes. All of our therapists offer sessions online via Zoom or telephone, so you can access support from anywhere in the UK. If you prefer face-to-face sessions, we also have therapists available in locations across England.
How much does counselling cost?
Individual counselling sessions start from £65 for a 50-minute session. CBT starts from £85 and EMDR from £95. The free 15-minute consultation carries no cost and no obligation — it is simply a conversation to find out whether we can help.
Still have questions? The free consultation is the easiest way to ask them — no pressure to book sessions.
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Meet Our Founder
Built by someone who saw the need from the inside
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SCoPEd Band C
MBACP & SNCPS Senior Accredited
“Having worked for more than 25 years in senior management, I saw the same thing repeatedly — people struggling with mental health and relationship challenges, and so often struggling to access the right support when it was needed. It was out of this recognition of human need that Hope was born.”
Ian Stockbridge founded Hope Therapy after 25+ years leading large commercial teams – watching colleagues carry stress, anxiety, and personal difficulty with nowhere to turn. He retrained rigorously, now holding Senior Accredited status with both the BACP and NCPS, alongside SCoPEd Band C — the highest independent competence verification in the UK counselling profession.
He remains a practising therapist, clinical supervisor, published author of PMDD Uncovered, and co-presenter of The Talk Room Podcast. Hope Therapy was built on the things he saw were most broken – and designed, from the ground up, to do better.
MBACP (Senior Accredited)
SNCPS (Acc)
SCoPEd Band C
BSc (Hons) CBT
PGCert Supervision L7
Quality Award 2024 — 95%+
You do not have to wait until something breaks
A free, no-obligation 15-minute conversation. No pressure, no script — just a chance to be heard, ask questions, and see whether we feel like the right fit.
Get in Touch
Start your enquiry
Not sure where to start? Send us a message and a member of our team will get back to you. All enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.
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“From the very first phone call, I felt heard. They didn’t rush me — they helped me work out what I needed.”
Hope Therapy enquiry feedback
NCPS Organisational Member
Est 2014
90+ Qualified Therapists
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies
Individual registrations vary per therapist. Last reviewed: May 2026.