Women's Issues therapists in Aberdeen, Scotland
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Women's Issues
Janine & ComposurePsychology Team
Psychologist, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, HCPC & BPS registered, DClinPsy, CSAccred.(AAC), MPhil (cantab)
All of our Clinical Psychologists at ComposurePsychology are experienced in helping people understand, manage and overcome Women's issues and concerns including thought not exclusively, infertility, peri-menopause and menopause, family responsibility, health concerns, equality, empowerment, confidence. We draw from evidence based therapies including; CBT, ACT, CFT, SFT, DBT, EMDR, systemic, narrative, psychodynamic and others.
13 Years Experience
Online in Aberdeen, Scotland
Women's Issues
Dr George Booty. The PsychoTRAUMA Clinic (Convergence College of Psychotherapy)
Registered Psychotherapist, Dr, DPsych, MA Couns, MA Psych, PG Dip Spvn
I have trained in working with male and females and I am familiar with women's issues, as a married man with female children and the many issues that I have worked with in therapy with clients.
31 Years Experience
Online in Aberdeen, Scotland
Women's Issues
Adima Hawkes
Counsellor/Therapist, Psychotherapist, Spiritual Teacher, Gene Keys Guide, Trainer Tibetan Acupressure & Iridology
I am trained and experienced in working with women of all ages for body issues of pains, fertility, sexuality, meno pause and ageing. I am strongly interested to support nourishing relationships, networking and friendships with women. Only together can we unveil and reveal the magic that lies deeper in our being. Welcome Sisters.
30 Years Experience
Online in Aberdeen, Scotland
Women's Issues
Liz Frings
Counsellor/Therapist, PG Diploma Person-Centred Psychotherapy. EMDR Accredited
Women's issues in therapy can encompass a wide range of experiences, including:
Reproductive and hormonal concerns (pregnancy, postpartum, miscarriage, infertility, menopause)
Body image and eating concerns
Sexual health and intimacy
Gender-based trauma (sexual assault, domestic violence, harassment)
Work-life balance and the "mental load"
Perfectionism and people-pleasing patterns
Navigating patriarchal expectations and societal pressures
Identity and self-worth beyond traditional roles
Relationship dynamics and boundary-setting
Motherhood challenges (or choosing not to be a mother)
Career discrimination and the glass ceiling
Aging as a woman in a youth-focused culture
These issues often intersect and compound, creating complex emotional landscapes that benefit from therapeutic support.
How Therapy Helps
Validating Your Experience
One of the most powerful aspects of therapy is having your experiences validated. So many women have been told they're "too sensitive," "overreacting," or that their struggles aren't legitimate. A good therapist—especially one who specializes in women's issues—understands the unique challenges you face and affirms that your feelings are real and reasonable.
Breaking Free from People-Pleasing
Many women are socialized from childhood to prioritize others' needs over their own, to be agreeable, and to avoid conflict. Therapy helps you recognize these patterns, understand where they come from, and learn to set healthy boundaries without guilt. You can explore what you actually want, rather than what you think you should want.
Processing Gender-Based Trauma
Whether it's sexual assault, domestic violence, workplace harassment, or more subtle forms of discrimination and microaggressions, gender-based trauma leaves deep wounds. Therapies like EMDR and trauma-focused CBT can help process these experiences, reduce symptoms like hypervigilance and flashbacks, and help you reclaim your sense of safety and power.
Navigating Hormonal and Life Transitions
From puberty to pregnancy to perimenopause and beyond, hormonal changes can significantly impact mood, anxiety, and sense of self. Therapy provides support during these transitions, helping you understand what's happening in your body, manage symptoms, and adjust to the changes without losing yourself in the process.
Healing Body Image and Eating Concerns
Women face relentless pressure about appearance, weight, and aging. Therapy can help you develop a healthier relationship with your body, challenge unrealistic beauty standards, address disordered eating patterns, and find self-worth that isn't tied to how you look.
Addressing the Mental Load
Even in 2025, women often carry the invisible burden of managing household tasks, emotional labor, and family scheduling. Therapy helps you recognize this imbalance, communicate your needs, and redistribute responsibilities without feeling guilty for not "doing it all."
Exploring Identity Beyond Traditional Roles
Whether you're a mother questioning your identity beyond motherhood, a woman choosing not to have children, someone navigating career ambitions alongside family expectations, or exploring what it means to age as a woman—therapy offers space to define yourself on your own terms.
Strengthening Your Voice
Many women struggle to advocate for themselves, especially in medical settings, at work, or in relationships. Therapy helps you find and strengthen your voice, practice assertiveness, and learn to communicate your needs confidently.
Processing Reproductive Experiences
Pregnancy loss, infertility, difficult births, abortion decisions, and menopause can all bring complex grief, trauma, and identity shifts. Therapy provides compassionate support for processing these deeply personal experiences without judgment.
Building Authentic Self-Worth
When society constantly sends messages about what women should be, do, or look like, it's easy to lose touch with your authentic self. Therapy helps you peel back those external expectations and reconnect with your inherent worth—not based on productivity, appearance, or caregiving, but simply because you exist.
15 Years Experience
Online in Aberdeen, Scotland
Women's Issues
Tanya Master | Online Somatic & Psychosomatic Consulting
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Integrative Coach
I work with women experiencing challenges related to PMDD, relationships, sexuality, menstrual health, identity, boundaries, and emotional well-being. Sessions integrate somatic, psychosomatic, and trauma-informed approaches to support lasting change.
5 Years Experience
Online in Aberdeen, Scotland (Online Only)
Aberdeen's identity is defined by its role as the centre of the North Sea oil and gas industry — a boom-and-bust economy that has created recurring cycles of prosperity and anxiety, and where therapists frequently address the occupational and psychological effects of energy sector uncertainty, offshore work stress, and the identity challenges of an industry in energy transition. The city has two major universities — the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University — generating significant student mental health demand and clinical training programmes that feed into the local therapy community. NHS Grampian provides public mental health services alongside a private therapy community. Aberdeen's geographical isolation in the northeast of Scotland, combined with the psychological effects of long, dark winters, means seasonal affective disorder and mood management are recurring clinical priorities.
Women's Issues therapists in Aberdeen, Scotland Statistics
Women's Issues therapists in Aberdeen, Scotland average 13 years of experience and charge around ¤134 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Integrative Therapy (66%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (55%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (51%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤134
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
60%
Gender ID
| 82% |
Female |
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| 10% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Integrative Therapy |
| 55% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 51% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Somatic Therapy |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Men |
| 38% | Christian |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |