Parenting Counselling in Benfleet
Hello. I understand first-hand how difficult it can be to make that first step of reaching out for help, and I’m so glad that you are here. It may be that you have experienced events in the past that are impacting your life now, or are currently going through some dark times, and need support in navigating your way through? Perhaps you have been feeling anxious or depressed and just want to feel better? Or are there changes in your life that you are struggling with? You might know exactly what you need to work through…or you may not understand exactly what is going on, but you know something just doesn't feel right. I can help.
Hello. I understand first-hand how difficult it can be to make that first step of reaching out for help, and I’m so glad that you are here. It may be that you have experienced events in the past that are impacting your life now, or are currently going through some dark times, and need support in navigating your way through? Perhaps you have been feeling anxious or depressed and just want to feel better? Or are there changes in your life that you are struggling with? You might know exactly what you need to work through…or you may not understand exactly what is going on, but you know something just doesn't feel right. I can help.
I am a BACP and EMDR Counsellor offering face to face, online and telephone counselling. My clients say that I'm very easy to talk to, warm and friendly. I can help you to explore your issues to help you gain awareness, understanding and get to a place or acceptance of a situation you are struggling with. I am also a qualified NLP and EFT coach offering specific techniques suited to working with any issues related to trauma, depression & anxiety.
I am a BACP and EMDR Counsellor offering face to face, online and telephone counselling. My clients say that I'm very easy to talk to, warm and friendly. I can help you to explore your issues to help you gain awareness, understanding and get to a place or acceptance of a situation you are struggling with. I am also a qualified NLP and EFT coach offering specific techniques suited to working with any issues related to trauma, depression & anxiety.
The Water Tower Therapy Centre Specialist Therapy
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Benfleet SS7
Taking the first step to seek support can feel daunting, especially when trauma, grief, or emotional difficulty leaves you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You don’t have to carry this alone.
At The Water Tower Therapy Centre, our experienced therapists work with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and couples issues, and complex grief. We offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space tailored to your needs. When you get in touch, we’ll match you with the therapist best suited to you.
Looking after your mental health can improve your relationships, confidence, and sense of purpose. If you’re ready, we can help.
Taking the first step to seek support can feel daunting, especially when trauma, grief, or emotional difficulty leaves you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You don’t have to carry this alone.
At The Water Tower Therapy Centre, our experienced therapists work with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and couples issues, and complex grief. We offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space tailored to your needs. When you get in touch, we’ll match you with the therapist best suited to you.
Looking after your mental health can improve your relationships, confidence, and sense of purpose. If you’re ready, we can help.
My ideal clients are adults carrying the weight of childhood trauma, complex grief, or attachment wounds — often survivors of abuse, adoptees, or those stuck between grief and acceptance after loss. They come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to move forward despite years of trying.
Using EMDR, IFS-informed approaches, and IADC Therapy, I help process unresolved trauma, release stuck grief, and address root causes rather than just symptoms. For those wanting faster results, I offer intensive therapy — three hours daily over three days.
Together, we work towards lasting change, so you can finally move forward.
My ideal clients are adults carrying the weight of childhood trauma, complex grief, or attachment wounds — often survivors of abuse, adoptees, or those stuck between grief and acceptance after loss. They come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to move forward despite years of trying.
Using EMDR, IFS-informed approaches, and IADC Therapy, I help process unresolved trauma, release stuck grief, and address root causes rather than just symptoms. For those wanting faster results, I offer intensive therapy — three hours daily over three days.
Together, we work towards lasting change, so you can finally move forward.
Hello, my name is Sally and I will be present with you on your therapeutic journey. I offer a safe space for you to be able to explore you thoughts and feelings working at your pace to prioritise your needs.
I specialise in relationship issues including loss, whether that's Family, Friends, Partners, Customers, Work Colleagues, Staff and Managers, College Peers, Tutors or Pupils, Neighbours or Pets.
Its often challenging to look at areas such as family expectations, sexuality, race, tradition, culture or class.
Historic trauma such as abuse, abandonment, incest grief and loss are sensitive and will be heard without judgement.
Hello, my name is Sally and I will be present with you on your therapeutic journey. I offer a safe space for you to be able to explore you thoughts and feelings working at your pace to prioritise your needs.
I specialise in relationship issues including loss, whether that's Family, Friends, Partners, Customers, Work Colleagues, Staff and Managers, College Peers, Tutors or Pupils, Neighbours or Pets.
Its often challenging to look at areas such as family expectations, sexuality, race, tradition, culture or class.
Historic trauma such as abuse, abandonment, incest grief and loss are sensitive and will be heard without judgement.
No one person is immune to the difficulties, stresses and strains that life can challenge us with. Do you want someone to talk to? To help, to no longer feel alone? Counselling provides you with a safe place where you can feel heard, understood, respected and accepted. We will explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and issues. This can enable us to move forward. To live a life of fulfillment, acceptance to reach your best potential and find peace within that. First session is used to explore what counselling is like in more depth. This enables me to understand your wants and needs for us to move forward together.
No one person is immune to the difficulties, stresses and strains that life can challenge us with. Do you want someone to talk to? To help, to no longer feel alone? Counselling provides you with a safe place where you can feel heard, understood, respected and accepted. We will explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and issues. This can enable us to move forward. To live a life of fulfillment, acceptance to reach your best potential and find peace within that. First session is used to explore what counselling is like in more depth. This enables me to understand your wants and needs for us to move forward together.
I have worked with a well renowned mental health charity for over five Years. I offer a confidential, warm, non-judgmental space for adults, couples, and young people to explore and navigate their personal challenges. As humanistic counsellor my approach is centred on fostering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and emotional well-being.
By creating a safe, empathetic environment in which you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I place great value on the therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively with you to help you gain insights into your challenges and develop tools to move forward,
I have worked with a well renowned mental health charity for over five Years. I offer a confidential, warm, non-judgmental space for adults, couples, and young people to explore and navigate their personal challenges. As humanistic counsellor my approach is centred on fostering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and emotional well-being.
By creating a safe, empathetic environment in which you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I place great value on the therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively with you to help you gain insights into your challenges and develop tools to move forward,
Welcome, My name is Laura, I am a fully qualified Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor offering both long and short-term therapy. We are all presented with many different challenges in all aspects of our daily lives, including work, health, relationships and with our own well-being. Reaching out for help can often feel overwhelming, however, the rewards in taking that difficult first step can be life-changing. I have experience and successfully worked with those suffering with depression, anxiety, loneliness, loss & grief domestic abuse, suicidal thoughts and chronic illness amongst various other issues.
Welcome, My name is Laura, I am a fully qualified Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor offering both long and short-term therapy. We are all presented with many different challenges in all aspects of our daily lives, including work, health, relationships and with our own well-being. Reaching out for help can often feel overwhelming, however, the rewards in taking that difficult first step can be life-changing. I have experience and successfully worked with those suffering with depression, anxiety, loneliness, loss & grief domestic abuse, suicidal thoughts and chronic illness amongst various other issues.
Would you like to better understand yourself, your relationships and the patterns that shape your life? You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, negative, or dealing with the impact of trauma?
When it's difficult to put feelings into words, art therapy offers alternative, non-verbal means to communicate and explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment.
You don't have to be 'good' at art, or have any experience in art-making. I will provide materials and some prompts to guide you, but together we will find the support you need and methods that work for you.
Would you like to better understand yourself, your relationships and the patterns that shape your life? You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, negative, or dealing with the impact of trauma?
When it's difficult to put feelings into words, art therapy offers alternative, non-verbal means to communicate and explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment.
You don't have to be 'good' at art, or have any experience in art-making. I will provide materials and some prompts to guide you, but together we will find the support you need and methods that work for you.
I can help you to reach the potential that you want and deserve to reach by helping you to understand your past, present and future. To help you to work through relationship problems, self esteem issues or letting go of the past. To enable you to see past blocks and obstacles so that you can control, minimise and eliminate any anxieties. To work with the negative emotions that you feel so that you can identify quickly what your emotions are telling you and then challenge them so that they do not control you. To magnify the positives and build on them for complete self confidence.
I can help you to reach the potential that you want and deserve to reach by helping you to understand your past, present and future. To help you to work through relationship problems, self esteem issues or letting go of the past. To enable you to see past blocks and obstacles so that you can control, minimise and eliminate any anxieties. To work with the negative emotions that you feel so that you can identify quickly what your emotions are telling you and then challenge them so that they do not control you. To magnify the positives and build on them for complete self confidence.
Hello, my name is Sarah.
I offer Person-Centred counselling, face to face, online or via telephone to young people 11+ and adults.
I have been counselling at MIND since 2019 and have worked with a broad range of common and complex issues. These have included, Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar, Autism, A.D.H.D, P.T.S.D, Trauma and Personality Disorders.
Hello, my name is Sarah.
I offer Person-Centred counselling, face to face, online or via telephone to young people 11+ and adults.
I have been counselling at MIND since 2019 and have worked with a broad range of common and complex issues. These have included, Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar, Autism, A.D.H.D, P.T.S.D, Trauma and Personality Disorders.
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As a psychotherapist and Celtic shamanic practitioner I work with you in your deep process helping you get unstuck and work through blocks of trauma, past experiences, anger, addictions to come through to lighter energy. I also offer help with integration of psychedelic experiences. 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.
As a psychotherapist and Celtic shamanic practitioner I work with you in your deep process helping you get unstuck and work through blocks of trauma, past experiences, anger, addictions to come through to lighter energy. I also offer help with integration of psychedelic experiences. 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 also work with parents, who experience difficulties with their children.
Following an initial assessment, I establish collaboratively with clients a treatment process, which is adapted to the person's needs. I draw on a range of therapeutic modalities, including Psychodynamic and Integrative Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT).
I also work with parents, who experience difficulties with their children.
Following an initial assessment, I establish collaboratively with clients a treatment process, which is adapted to the person's needs. I draw on a range of therapeutic modalities, including Psychodynamic and Integrative Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT).
It is hard to see our children struggle or to acknowledge our struggles as parents.
Young children communicate their feelings through play, and the way they relate to adults. Understanding their communication and acknowledging their feelings is a way of making sense of how this might affect their wellbeing and specific difficulties. With adolescents and parents talking about their struggles will give an opportunity to feel understood.
It is hard to see our children struggle or to acknowledge our struggles as parents.
Young children communicate their feelings through play, and the way they relate to adults. Understanding their communication and acknowledging their feelings is a way of making sense of how this might affect their wellbeing and specific difficulties. With adolescents and parents talking about their struggles will give an opportunity to feel understood.
I'm Julie, I offer couple and individual counselling and support for life changes and transitions big and small, particularly family life and parenting.
Counselling with me can help you cope with the challenges life throws at you, give you relief from distressing symptoms of trauma using EMDR and Rewind techniques, give you confidence to make sound decisions again, tools and practical strategies for times when anxiety strikes, and improve communication with partners so you both feel heard and understood.
I'm Julie, I offer couple and individual counselling and support for life changes and transitions big and small, particularly family life and parenting.
Counselling with me can help you cope with the challenges life throws at you, give you relief from distressing symptoms of trauma using EMDR and Rewind techniques, give you confidence to make sound decisions again, tools and practical strategies for times when anxiety strikes, and improve communication with partners so you both feel heard and understood.
I believe a good personal connection is of vital importance, and hence offer our initial session for free. With so many years in the field I'll almost certainly have experience with whatever you bring, and I'll listen fully and without judgement. Clients often say it's a huge relief to finally share, as the root of so much pain lies in an awful sense of isolation and shame, a feeling of 'What's wrong with me?' We find ourselves nursing a raw wound yet dread being seen as needy or vulnerable. It’s hard reaching out for help, but we consult professionals in all other areas so why not here where it actually matters the most.
I believe a good personal connection is of vital importance, and hence offer our initial session for free. With so many years in the field I'll almost certainly have experience with whatever you bring, and I'll listen fully and without judgement. Clients often say it's a huge relief to finally share, as the root of so much pain lies in an awful sense of isolation and shame, a feeling of 'What's wrong with me?' We find ourselves nursing a raw wound yet dread being seen as needy or vulnerable. It’s hard reaching out for help, but we consult professionals in all other areas so why not here where it actually matters the most.
I see children and parents affected by issues such as low mood, anxiety, emotional/behavioural dysregulation, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, trauma and loss.
As a clinical psychologist, I have trained across CBT, systemic and psychodynamic models but work beyond these models in an integrative and relational way. I can support you to explore the past, find ways through the here and now, or think about the future. I can undertake screening/psychological assessment and I offer short and long term therapeutic work.
I see children and parents affected by issues such as low mood, anxiety, emotional/behavioural dysregulation, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, trauma and loss.
As a clinical psychologist, I have trained across CBT, systemic and psychodynamic models but work beyond these models in an integrative and relational way. I can support you to explore the past, find ways through the here and now, or think about the future. I can undertake screening/psychological assessment and I offer short and long term therapeutic work.
I work with parents who are struggling with their mental health.
As a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, with further specialism in Perinatal and Parental Mental Health, I work with people who have a range of difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, processing past trauma, OCD, birth trauma, phobia of birth, difficulties with bonding, gender disappointment, adjusting to parenthood, low self-esteem and the sad loss of a pregnancy. I understand that life can feel complicated and tricky, and often involves a mix of emotions. I will work alongside you to develop an intervention plan that fits for you, based upon your needs, your goals and the evidence bases for effective treatment.
I work with parents who are struggling with their mental health.
As a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, with further specialism in Perinatal and Parental Mental Health, I work with people who have a range of difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, processing past trauma, OCD, birth trauma, phobia of birth, difficulties with bonding, gender disappointment, adjusting to parenthood, low self-esteem and the sad loss of a pregnancy. I understand that life can feel complicated and tricky, and often involves a mix of emotions. I will work alongside you to develop an intervention plan that fits for you, based upon your needs, your goals and the evidence bases for effective treatment.
I offer consultation and psychological therapy for children and young people (up to 25 years) and parents.
I can help with difficulties like - anxiety or stress - behavioural challenges - managing symptoms (e.g. fatigue, pain, breathlessness) and treatments related to physical health - medical trauma - health anxiety - parenting a child with a long-term health condition or chronic illness - supporting transitions - school-related difficulties.
I offer consultation and psychological therapy for children and young people (up to 25 years) and parents.
I can help with difficulties like - anxiety or stress - behavioural challenges - managing symptoms (e.g. fatigue, pain, breathlessness) and treatments related to physical health - medical trauma - health anxiety - parenting a child with a long-term health condition or chronic illness - supporting transitions - school-related difficulties.
Please visit my website for further information about my practice, my qualifications and experience, and what services I offer: https://drrhiannawatts.com/
Please visit my website for further information about my practice, my qualifications and experience, and what services I offer: https://drrhiannawatts.com/
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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.