Parenting Counselling in Aldermaston

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Emma Bengough
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Emma and I offer a compassionate and containing space for us to explore what it is that has brought you into therapy and how we can understand what is needed for you to have the full life experiencer that you desire. I offer an eclectic approach to therapy, depending on the needs you are coming for and the age, circumstance and appropriateness of how we will work together. I believe the relationship we hold is at the centre of the healing process and so I will be focused on what that needs to be for you and how that needs to be developed with others too.
Hi, I’m Emma and I offer a compassionate and containing space for us to explore what it is that has brought you into therapy and how we can understand what is needed for you to have the full life experiencer that you desire. I offer an eclectic approach to therapy, depending on the needs you are coming for and the age, circumstance and appropriateness of how we will work together. I believe the relationship we hold is at the centre of the healing process and so I will be focused on what that needs to be for you and how that needs to be developed with others too.
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Dr Daniel Jolles
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
You're under pressure to 'hold it all together', but underneath there may be anxiety, low mood, or strain in your relationships. Caught between external achievements and what you're experiencing internally, things may look successful on paper, but inside there may be exhaustion, self-doubt, or a loss of meaning. Constant pressure, high standards, or a particular challenge at work or in your personal life may have become overwhelming. You might feel you should be coping better or managing this without help. What you're looking for is space to talk, understand what's happening, and find a more sustainable path forward.
You're under pressure to 'hold it all together', but underneath there may be anxiety, low mood, or strain in your relationships. Caught between external achievements and what you're experiencing internally, things may look successful on paper, but inside there may be exhaustion, self-doubt, or a loss of meaning. Constant pressure, high standards, or a particular challenge at work or in your personal life may have become overwhelming. You might feel you should be coping better or managing this without help. What you're looking for is space to talk, understand what's happening, and find a more sustainable path forward.
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Shieva Alipour
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
I have worked with children from the age of 4, their parents when working with infants, young people, and adults.
I offer online sessions for adults and children who are old enough to be able to have sessions online. I provide a 15 minute free consultation for us both to see if we can work together. I work with parents as I believe they are crucial in being the agent of change. With adults, I support them in thinking about and understand their experiences.
I have worked with children from the age of 4, their parents when working with infants, young people, and adults.
I offer online sessions for adults and children who are old enough to be able to have sessions online. I provide a 15 minute free consultation for us both to see if we can work together. I work with parents as I believe they are crucial in being the agent of change. With adults, I support them in thinking about and understand their experiences.
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Rayna Shock
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Hello. I'm Rayna and I am a highly experienced UKCP registered child and adult psychotherapist and supervisor, with extensive experience in schools and in private practice.. I see children, adolescents and adults both face to face and online. In these uncertain times, you or someone in your family may be experiencing a multitude of emotions and challenges. Some of the most common issues at the moment are anxiety, depression, loneliness, separation & divorce, neurodivergence, school, financial fears as well as a general uncertainty about the future. I can help with all these issues and more. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Hello. I'm Rayna and I am a highly experienced UKCP registered child and adult psychotherapist and supervisor, with extensive experience in schools and in private practice.. I see children, adolescents and adults both face to face and online. In these uncertain times, you or someone in your family may be experiencing a multitude of emotions and challenges. Some of the most common issues at the moment are anxiety, depression, loneliness, separation & divorce, neurodivergence, school, financial fears as well as a general uncertainty about the future. I can help with all these issues and more. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Debi Magonet
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Perhaps becoming a parent has brought unexpected emotions to the surface.
I work with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and life transitions, with specialist experience in perinatal mental health. I offer both talking therapy and for those who find words limiting, art psychotherapy where no artistic skill needed. It's always your choice.
Perhaps becoming a parent has brought unexpected emotions to the surface.
I work with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and life transitions, with specialist experience in perinatal mental health. I offer both talking therapy and for those who find words limiting, art psychotherapy where no artistic skill needed. It's always your choice.
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Dr Rachel van Schaick
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Oxford OX2
I am specialist in supporting children, adolescents, parents and families.
I draw heavily from attachment-based approaches, which means there is a focus on safety in close relationships. Often work with children will closely involve those caring for the child. I have various specialisms which include parent-infant work, pre-and-peri-natal, trauma, loss, transition, growth and recovery (at any age or stage).
I am specialist in supporting children, adolescents, parents and families.
I draw heavily from attachment-based approaches, which means there is a focus on safety in close relationships. Often work with children will closely involve those caring for the child. I have various specialisms which include parent-infant work, pre-and-peri-natal, trauma, loss, transition, growth and recovery (at any age or stage).
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Amina Shaikh
Psychotherapist, MA
Serves Area
I’m Amina Shaikh, a Psychotherapist in Twickenham, West London, working with Psychodynamic and Existential approaches. I help people understand how their past shapes their present, so they can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. My work is deeply influenced by my own life experiences, which allows me to offer a compassionate, grounded, and non-judgmental space for reflection and growth. Your journey towards a brighter horizon Starts here. In Person & Online.
I’m Amina Shaikh, a Psychotherapist in Twickenham, West London, working with Psychodynamic and Existential approaches. I help people understand how their past shapes their present, so they can move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. My work is deeply influenced by my own life experiences, which allows me to offer a compassionate, grounded, and non-judgmental space for reflection and growth. Your journey towards a brighter horizon Starts here. In Person & Online.
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Dr Becca Knowles Bevis
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I am passionate about building strong foundations and connections for life through nurturing parents and babies.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience, specialising in trauma and mood disorders associated with fertility, pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. I also work with women experiencing mental health difficulties across the lifespan. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space to safely explore anxiety, trauma, loss, depression and shifting identities. My approach is containing, collaborative and adapted to your individual needs to help you make sense of your feelings, work out what is keeping you stuck, and find ways to break free from unhelpful patterns.
I am passionate about building strong foundations and connections for life through nurturing parents and babies.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience, specialising in trauma and mood disorders associated with fertility, pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. I also work with women experiencing mental health difficulties across the lifespan. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space to safely explore anxiety, trauma, loss, depression and shifting identities. My approach is containing, collaborative and adapted to your individual needs to help you make sense of your feelings, work out what is keeping you stuck, and find ways to break free from unhelpful patterns.
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Natilie Cocker
Counsellor, MBACP
Alongside this, I support worried parents by empowering them to change the dynamics of their family in order to redress the balance and bring about harmony once again.
I use traditional methods of therapy such as counselling and play therapy as well cutting edge research based sound healing called the Safe and Sound Protocol alongside Energy Alignment which has proved invaluable in my own personal development.
Alongside this, I support worried parents by empowering them to change the dynamics of their family in order to redress the balance and bring about harmony once again.
I use traditional methods of therapy such as counselling and play therapy as well cutting edge research based sound healing called the Safe and Sound Protocol alongside Energy Alignment which has proved invaluable in my own personal development.
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Diana Wood
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Aldershot GU11
I also work with adults, offer parent work, & supervise therapists working in this field.
I initially qualified as a adult counsellor later gaining a Masters in working with Children, Young People & Families at the Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust. Throughout my career I have always been passionate about young people having spaces to meet with safe, empathetic, non-judgemental adults as they seek to understand & accept themselves more fully.
I also work with adults, offer parent work, & supervise therapists working in this field.
I initially qualified as a adult counsellor later gaining a Masters in working with Children, Young People & Families at the Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust. Throughout my career I have always been passionate about young people having spaces to meet with safe, empathetic, non-judgemental adults as they seek to understand & accept themselves more fully.
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Kirsty Pakes
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I also specialise in parenting.
I offer kind, non-judgemental, practical and emotionally intelligent support with all aspects of parenting. I offer a connection-based, authoritative approach to parenting that is rooted in evidenced-based approaches related to the importance of attachment relationships and attuned, emotional support to build children's emotional well-being and resilience.
I also specialise in parenting.
I offer kind, non-judgemental, practical and emotionally intelligent support with all aspects of parenting. I offer a connection-based, authoritative approach to parenting that is rooted in evidenced-based approaches related to the importance of attachment relationships and attuned, emotional support to build children's emotional well-being and resilience.
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Dr Madeleine Tebbet
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Farnham GU9
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting women through life’s most significant transitions. I specialise in fertility challenges, pregnancy, birth, motherhood, hormonal mood disorders, and perimenopause. These stages can feel overwhelming, isolating, or unexpectedly difficult. I offer a warm, compassionate, evidence-based space to explore anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, identity changes, and relationship strain. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each woman’s needs, helping you build resilience, clarity, and emotional wellbeing. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting women through life’s most significant transitions. I specialise in fertility challenges, pregnancy, birth, motherhood, hormonal mood disorders, and perimenopause. These stages can feel overwhelming, isolating, or unexpectedly difficult. I offer a warm, compassionate, evidence-based space to explore anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, identity changes, and relationship strain. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each woman’s needs, helping you build resilience, clarity, and emotional wellbeing. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
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Oksana Shpytal
Psychologist, GMBPsS
Online Only
A qualified integrative psychologist from Ukraine specializing in adult, couple, family, and child therapy, also involved working in a corporate sector; and living in the United Kingdom since April 2022. My 9 years' experience comprises addressing interpersonal relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, parental challenge, family conflict, relationship issues, life transitions, leadership expectations, separation, self-esteem, mental health through diverse therapeutic modalities, fostering resilience and emotional well-being. Fluent in English.
A qualified integrative psychologist from Ukraine specializing in adult, couple, family, and child therapy, also involved working in a corporate sector; and living in the United Kingdom since April 2022. My 9 years' experience comprises addressing interpersonal relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, parental challenge, family conflict, relationship issues, life transitions, leadership expectations, separation, self-esteem, mental health through diverse therapeutic modalities, fostering resilience and emotional well-being. Fluent in English.
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Zaira Sophie McIntyre
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Hi I’m Zaira, I’m a qualified teacher, accredited integrative counsellor MBACP (Accred), and certified NLP coach with over 20 years' experience supporting young people, families, and adults. I work holistically, helping clients understand the past while focusing on meaningful goals for the future.
Hi I’m Zaira, I’m a qualified teacher, accredited integrative counsellor MBACP (Accred), and certified NLP coach with over 20 years' experience supporting young people, families, and adults. I work holistically, helping clients understand the past while focusing on meaningful goals for the future.
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Lyr Weltsman
Counsellor, MA
Online Only
You are getting easily frustrated and overwhelmed as a parent.
You have a safe space to process and debrief; and gain techniques and tools to look after your mental health and cope with challenges in yours and your child's daily life. You may need advice or support outside of session time; you are gaining an understanding helping hand with feedback and after sessions and communication whenever you need.
You are getting easily frustrated and overwhelmed as a parent.
You have a safe space to process and debrief; and gain techniques and tools to look after your mental health and cope with challenges in yours and your child's daily life. You may need advice or support outside of session time; you are gaining an understanding helping hand with feedback and after sessions and communication whenever you need.
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Dr Helen Crispus Jones, Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Newbury RG14
I currently specialise in working with parents and parents-to-be.
I completed my Clinical Psychology doctorate at Oxford University in 2013. I have worked extensively in the NHS, including in senior clinical leadership. My clinical expertise includes perinatal and maternal mental health, inpatient services, child and adolescent mental health, family therapy, neurodivergence, trauma and children who are fostered/adopted.
I currently specialise in working with parents and parents-to-be.
I completed my Clinical Psychology doctorate at Oxford University in 2013. I have worked extensively in the NHS, including in senior clinical leadership. My clinical expertise includes perinatal and maternal mental health, inpatient services, child and adolescent mental health, family therapy, neurodivergence, trauma and children who are fostered/adopted.
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Lizzie Thomson
Counsellor, BACP
2 Endorsed
Wendover HP22
Alongside working with a wide range of adults and young people, I have particular experience supporting neurodivergent clients and parent carers, informed by both lived and professional experience.
I offer a calm, nurturing space for adults, teenagers, and young people aged 11+. Clients come to me for many reasons, including: stress, anxiety, or low mood burnout or emotional exhaustion caring responsibilities identity exploration feeling different, misunderstood, or overwhelmed wanting space to focus on their own wellbeing You don’t need to be in crisis to come to counselling — sometimes it’s simply about having a space that’s yours. I believe each client’s experience is unique, and I work collaboratively to create a warm, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences safely.
Alongside working with a wide range of adults and young people, I have particular experience supporting neurodivergent clients and parent carers, informed by both lived and professional experience.
I offer a calm, nurturing space for adults, teenagers, and young people aged 11+. Clients come to me for many reasons, including: stress, anxiety, or low mood burnout or emotional exhaustion caring responsibilities identity exploration feeling different, misunderstood, or overwhelmed wanting space to focus on their own wellbeing You don’t need to be in crisis to come to counselling — sometimes it’s simply about having a space that’s yours. I believe each client’s experience is unique, and I work collaboratively to create a warm, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences safely.
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Dr Lucy Banks
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Waitlist for new clients
I specialise in child mental health, parenting and parent wellbeing.
I work integratively, which means that I draw upon multiple different models to develop an individualised approach which is most appropriate for you. I can work closely with schools and other professionals to ensure a consistent approach across settings for your child. I will work collaboratively with you to ensure that we are moving towards your goals.
I specialise in child mental health, parenting and parent wellbeing.
I work integratively, which means that I draw upon multiple different models to develop an individualised approach which is most appropriate for you. I can work closely with schools and other professionals to ensure a consistent approach across settings for your child. I will work collaboratively with you to ensure that we are moving towards your goals.
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Dr Louise Dalton
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Oxford OX2
I’m Louise, a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience working in the NHS with children, young people and parents.
With so many different types of therapy and therapists to choose from, finding a psychologist can feel overwhelming and confusing. I am always happy to offer a short telephone consultation to explain more about my approach and how we might work together. This can help us both decide if we are ‘a good fit’ and then arrange an initial appointment as needed.
I’m Louise, a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience working in the NHS with children, young people and parents.
With so many different types of therapy and therapists to choose from, finding a psychologist can feel overwhelming and confusing. I am always happy to offer a short telephone consultation to explain more about my approach and how we might work together. This can help us both decide if we are ‘a good fit’ and then arrange an initial appointment as needed.
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Uxbridge Psychology
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
I offer a gentle, reflective environment for: Parents & Babies: Translating the unspoken language of early distress.
A Dedicated Space for Reflection Whether you are navigating the complexities of your own internal world or seeking to understand the developing mind of your child, therapy offers a rare, dedicated space for reflection. From the unspoken language of infancy to the recurring patterns of adult life, we work to uncover the deeper architecture of the self. In a world that often demands immediate answers, my practice provides a quiet room for reflection—a steady environment where the human experience can be explored without judgment or haste.
I offer a gentle, reflective environment for: Parents & Babies: Translating the unspoken language of early distress.
A Dedicated Space for Reflection Whether you are navigating the complexities of your own internal world or seeking to understand the developing mind of your child, therapy offers a rare, dedicated space for reflection. From the unspoken language of infancy to the recurring patterns of adult life, we work to uncover the deeper architecture of the self. In a world that often demands immediate answers, my practice provides a quiet room for reflection—a steady environment where the human experience can be explored without judgment or haste.
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.