Parenting Counselling in Bathampton
Hi, I’m Maddie, an experienced BACP-registered therapist based in the centre of Bath.
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can explore what’s troubling you - whether that’s anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right and that you want change.
I’m here to walk alongside you in that process, helping you better understand yourself, your past, and the patterns that may be holding you back.
Hi, I’m Maddie, an experienced BACP-registered therapist based in the centre of Bath.
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can explore what’s troubling you - whether that’s anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right and that you want change.
I’m here to walk alongside you in that process, helping you better understand yourself, your past, and the patterns that may be holding you back.
You might be struggling with something difficult in the here and now, such as the loss of a loved one, or the breakdown of a relationship. Or perhaps you’re aware of vague, underlying feelings of sadness, anxiety or anger. Maybe you feel trapped in a cycle of repeated disappointments with partners, friends and careers and don’t know why. Whether you know what the problem is, or even if you don’t, therapy can help. It’s an opportunity to explore yourself; to examine feelings, thoughts and motivations and gain understanding - the first step towards navigating a different, happier course.
You might be struggling with something difficult in the here and now, such as the loss of a loved one, or the breakdown of a relationship. Or perhaps you’re aware of vague, underlying feelings of sadness, anxiety or anger. Maybe you feel trapped in a cycle of repeated disappointments with partners, friends and careers and don’t know why. Whether you know what the problem is, or even if you don’t, therapy can help. It’s an opportunity to explore yourself; to examine feelings, thoughts and motivations and gain understanding - the first step towards navigating a different, happier course.
I can work with you on a huge range of issues, including relationships, attachment, family dynamics, teen problems, child behaviour, neurodivergence, long term illness and disability. I will support, collaborate and try to make sense of what is going on. All things eventually pass - I will offer to weather the storm with you. I won’t be judging you or not taking you seriously. We will work together - and it will be work - but we will also aim to have fun and be creative in our work.
I can work with you on a huge range of issues, including relationships, attachment, family dynamics, teen problems, child behaviour, neurodivergence, long term illness and disability. I will support, collaborate and try to make sense of what is going on. All things eventually pass - I will offer to weather the storm with you. I won’t be judging you or not taking you seriously. We will work together - and it will be work - but we will also aim to have fun and be creative in our work.
What do most of us desire beneath it all? To feel good, whole and comfortable within ourselves and in the relationships around us. That state of peaceful being resides within all of us but often past traumas and challenging life experiences have shaped who we have become, influencing the story of who we now think we are. These beliefs often disconnect us from our true, best selves. Trauma happens, and often feelings of shame result. Living our lives wishing bad events never happened leave us feeling powerless but incorporating our past experiences in a way that does not debilitate, permits us to live with them, not ruled by them.
What do most of us desire beneath it all? To feel good, whole and comfortable within ourselves and in the relationships around us. That state of peaceful being resides within all of us but often past traumas and challenging life experiences have shaped who we have become, influencing the story of who we now think we are. These beliefs often disconnect us from our true, best selves. Trauma happens, and often feelings of shame result. Living our lives wishing bad events never happened leave us feeling powerless but incorporating our past experiences in a way that does not debilitate, permits us to live with them, not ruled by them.
If you're seeking self-understanding, healing from past traumas, breaking generational cycles, and building resilience, I am here to help. Together, we'll examine both the internal and external factors contributing to your difficulties and work through them. Many aspects of life can impact our mental wellbeing, and during significant transitions, we may struggle with change. It’s often when things feel out of our control and we are not aligned with our ideal self that we experience distress. My goal is to help you unpack and process the past, work towards meaningful changes in the present, and create a lasting impact on your future.
If you're seeking self-understanding, healing from past traumas, breaking generational cycles, and building resilience, I am here to help. Together, we'll examine both the internal and external factors contributing to your difficulties and work through them. Many aspects of life can impact our mental wellbeing, and during significant transitions, we may struggle with change. It’s often when things feel out of our control and we are not aligned with our ideal self that we experience distress. My goal is to help you unpack and process the past, work towards meaningful changes in the present, and create a lasting impact on your future.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. With many years of experience I have worked with individuals, couples and families from all walks of life supporting them navigate challengers. Are you going through life not understanding why you feel or act the way you do? Are you struggling to bond, or appreciate each others differences? Is this preventing you achieve what you want in life, causing issues with your personal life/relationships/family, impacting on your work/school or effecting your physical health?
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist committed to providing a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions. With many years of experience I have worked with individuals, couples and families from all walks of life supporting them navigate challengers. Are you going through life not understanding why you feel or act the way you do? Are you struggling to bond, or appreciate each others differences? Is this preventing you achieve what you want in life, causing issues with your personal life/relationships/family, impacting on your work/school or effecting your physical health?
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I am a Relate trained SPECIALIST RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST with 15 years experience working with COUPLES, FAMILIES and INDIVIDUALS who are seeking help on working with all aspects of relationship difficulties. Are you in a cycle of arguments that you cannot escape? Or faced with issues that are making you feel anxious or depressed? If so communication is often at the heart of the problem and talking with an experienced therapist in a calm and non-judgemental environment can allow for a different way to communicate leading to a more effective way to understand and be understood.
I am a Relate trained SPECIALIST RELATIONSHIP THERAPIST with 15 years experience working with COUPLES, FAMILIES and INDIVIDUALS who are seeking help on working with all aspects of relationship difficulties. Are you in a cycle of arguments that you cannot escape? Or faced with issues that are making you feel anxious or depressed? If so communication is often at the heart of the problem and talking with an experienced therapist in a calm and non-judgemental environment can allow for a different way to communicate leading to a more effective way to understand and be understood.
Counselling can help with experiences of anxiety and stress, childhood issues, low self esteem, abuse, trauma, existential difficulties, depression, grief and loss, increasing confidence or any issue where a person needs understanding and support to explore their situation in a non-judgmental space. Therapy can help with personal development and is a way of expanding on and understanding ourselves. I work from an integrative approach and draw influence from a range of therapeutic backgrounds to suit the individual and their situation.
Counselling can help with experiences of anxiety and stress, childhood issues, low self esteem, abuse, trauma, existential difficulties, depression, grief and loss, increasing confidence or any issue where a person needs understanding and support to explore their situation in a non-judgmental space. Therapy can help with personal development and is a way of expanding on and understanding ourselves. I work from an integrative approach and draw influence from a range of therapeutic backgrounds to suit the individual and their situation.
I am a UKCP-registered, relational psychotherapist working with both individuals and couples. I believe deeply in our resilience as human beings, and our ability to heal in the right environment with the right support. I focus on collaborating with my clients, empowering them, ensuring they always feel safe. I hold in mind and draw upon different theories depending on what I feel would benefit each individual client. Please see my website for more info about how I work.
I am a UKCP-registered, relational psychotherapist working with both individuals and couples. I believe deeply in our resilience as human beings, and our ability to heal in the right environment with the right support. I focus on collaborating with my clients, empowering them, ensuring they always feel safe. I hold in mind and draw upon different theories depending on what I feel would benefit each individual client. Please see my website for more info about how I work.
I work with PTSD and Trauma; relationship difficulties including narcissistic, emotional and physical abuse recovery; addictions - in particular sex, internet and gaming; anger and other regulation issues such as depression and anxiety. I like to help you work with your autonomy learning to trust yourself, ease the inner critic and stand up for what you need. I like working with life transitions such as needing to change jobs or parenthood. I have 20 years experience in private practice and like seeing my clients move through their difficulties to better times.
I work with PTSD and Trauma; relationship difficulties including narcissistic, emotional and physical abuse recovery; addictions - in particular sex, internet and gaming; anger and other regulation issues such as depression and anxiety. I like to help you work with your autonomy learning to trust yourself, ease the inner critic and stand up for what you need. I like working with life transitions such as needing to change jobs or parenthood. I have 20 years experience in private practice and like seeing my clients move through their difficulties to better times.
Maybe you feel disconnected, irritable, guilty, and not the parent/ partner/ person that you want to be.
Research has shown CBT and EMDR to be highly effective therapies for working with these and other difficulties. Whatever is going on for you and however hard it may feel to speak about it, please know that you are welcome here. Feel free to have a look at my website for more about me and my approach.
Maybe you feel disconnected, irritable, guilty, and not the parent/ partner/ person that you want to be.
Research has shown CBT and EMDR to be highly effective therapies for working with these and other difficulties. Whatever is going on for you and however hard it may feel to speak about it, please know that you are welcome here. Feel free to have a look at my website for more about me and my approach.
I work with children, young people (5-25), parents and families, not with adults as individuals.
Children, especially younger ones, may need to come with a family member, and may "just" want to play. Play can access deep feelings and thoughts that may be unavailable to the conscious mind. Older children / young people may come by themselves and may just want to talk. If children don't want to come, parent support sessions can help
I work with children, young people (5-25), parents and families, not with adults as individuals.
Children, especially younger ones, may need to come with a family member, and may "just" want to play. Play can access deep feelings and thoughts that may be unavailable to the conscious mind. Older children / young people may come by themselves and may just want to talk. If children don't want to come, parent support sessions can help
Being able to share what is going on for you with someone who knows how to listen can bring enormous relief. Together we can explore what has brought you here and uncover the way back to feeling better and brighter about your life.
Being able to share what is going on for you with someone who knows how to listen can bring enormous relief. Together we can explore what has brought you here and uncover the way back to feeling better and brighter about your life.
I work with young people with their parents/carers.
I am a Dr of Clinical Psychology and EMDR therapist with over twenty years qualified experience working in the NHS. I can offer tailored assessment and formulation to understand your difficulty and consider what type of support will help you. I am particularly passionate about offering therapeutic support to adults and adolescents experiencing distress from trauma and stress. If you have PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or you are feeling stuck re-experiencing your difficult experiences, struggling with sleep or struggling with anxiety/low mood/ irritability following trauma then I can offer help with these difficulties.
I work with young people with their parents/carers.
I am a Dr of Clinical Psychology and EMDR therapist with over twenty years qualified experience working in the NHS. I can offer tailored assessment and formulation to understand your difficulty and consider what type of support will help you. I am particularly passionate about offering therapeutic support to adults and adolescents experiencing distress from trauma and stress. If you have PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or you are feeling stuck re-experiencing your difficult experiences, struggling with sleep or struggling with anxiety/low mood/ irritability following trauma then I can offer help with these difficulties.
I work with parents as a catalyst for change - helping them shift from surviving, to thriving.
I have over 20 years experience working with children, their families and educators in a variety of roles including: nursery auxiliary, nanny, learning support assistant, ASD outreach worker, educational psychologist, coach and clinical supervisor, with additional specialisms in child and adolescent mental health, neurodiversity and the impact of trauma.
I work with parents as a catalyst for change - helping them shift from surviving, to thriving.
I have over 20 years experience working with children, their families and educators in a variety of roles including: nursery auxiliary, nanny, learning support assistant, ASD outreach worker, educational psychologist, coach and clinical supervisor, with additional specialisms in child and adolescent mental health, neurodiversity and the impact of trauma.
I am passionate about early intervention, whether this is working directly with children, offering parent-infant therapy or working directly with parents.
I am an accredited specialist child and adolescent psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with teenagers and young people.
I have extensive experience working with complex cases, having worked in CAMHS, private practice, and fostering services. I help young people who are struggling with anxiety and depression, attachment and social difficulties, amongst other presentations. I also support young people with neurodiversity and gender dysphoria.
I trained at UCL/Anna Freud Centre and I am a member of the Association of Child Psychotherapists and the British Psychotherapy Foundation.
I am passionate about early intervention, whether this is working directly with children, offering parent-infant therapy or working directly with parents.
I am an accredited specialist child and adolescent psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with teenagers and young people.
I have extensive experience working with complex cases, having worked in CAMHS, private practice, and fostering services. I help young people who are struggling with anxiety and depression, attachment and social difficulties, amongst other presentations. I also support young people with neurodiversity and gender dysphoria.
I trained at UCL/Anna Freud Centre and I am a member of the Association of Child Psychotherapists and the British Psychotherapy Foundation.
You don't have to face life's challenges alone, I offer compassionate personalised therapy in a safe and welcoming space supporting individuals, couples and parents through times of emotional difficulty, trauma and transition.
No two people are the same and therapy with me will reflect that. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and attachment-based models. I also draw on trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and emotional regulation practices, adapting our work to meet your unique needs and life story.
You don't have to face life's challenges alone, I offer compassionate personalised therapy in a safe and welcoming space supporting individuals, couples and parents through times of emotional difficulty, trauma and transition.
No two people are the same and therapy with me will reflect that. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and attachment-based models. I also draw on trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and emotional regulation practices, adapting our work to meet your unique needs and life story.
Issues in relationships, social anxiety, loneliness, and depression can lead us to feel overwhelmed and isolated. Often challenges in our lives can have a detrimental effect on self-esteem. I can support you as you explore areas of your life that you would like to change, through personal growth and changing patterns of behaviour. I will support you whilst you find your inner resilience to make choices that feel authentic to you. I can also help if you have suffered a loss or are experiencing a transition in your life. I have personal and professional experience of the challenges of parenthood, including Postnatal Depression.
Issues in relationships, social anxiety, loneliness, and depression can lead us to feel overwhelmed and isolated. Often challenges in our lives can have a detrimental effect on self-esteem. I can support you as you explore areas of your life that you would like to change, through personal growth and changing patterns of behaviour. I will support you whilst you find your inner resilience to make choices that feel authentic to you. I can also help if you have suffered a loss or are experiencing a transition in your life. I have personal and professional experience of the challenges of parenthood, including Postnatal Depression.
I aim to help you identify what is really important to you and your family and parent in line with your values.
I use Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to process 'stuck' memories around birth and help you move on from these experiences, hopefully reducing the amount of space this takes up in your head.
This work may be helpful soon after your birth, or if you having another baby and find you are getting anxious about problems happening again.
I aim to help you identify what is really important to you and your family and parent in line with your values.
I use Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to process 'stuck' memories around birth and help you move on from these experiences, hopefully reducing the amount of space this takes up in your head.
This work may be helpful soon after your birth, or if you having another baby and find you are getting anxious about problems happening again.
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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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.