Parenting Counselling in Berkhamsted
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.
I'm a warm, intuitive and integrative therapist with 10 years of experience supporting adults and young adults through family issues, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate and tailored to your needs.
Therapy with me is a bespoke collaboration of therapeutic conversation and non-judgemental exploration of your pain, pleasure and everything in between in a welcoming, confidential and all-embracing space.
I'm a warm, intuitive and integrative therapist with 10 years of experience supporting adults and young adults through family issues, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate and tailored to your needs.
Therapy with me is a bespoke collaboration of therapeutic conversation and non-judgemental exploration of your pain, pleasure and everything in between in a welcoming, confidential and all-embracing space.
Life can leave us feeling lost or uncertain - I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore these feelings and be truly heard, as a unique individual. Whether you're facing anxiety, stress, trauma, low mood, the effects of abuse, or want to explore issues around neurodivergence, we can work together to understand your experience and help you move forward with clarity and self-awareness.
Life can leave us feeling lost or uncertain - I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore these feelings and be truly heard, as a unique individual. Whether you're facing anxiety, stress, trauma, low mood, the effects of abuse, or want to explore issues around neurodivergence, we can work together to understand your experience and help you move forward with clarity and self-awareness.
Therapy is your space to think about you, your experiences, your feelings, your life. When things are feeling difficult, you may not know the reason why. Taking time to talk to someone not involved in your life can be helpful.
Therapy is your space to think about you, your experiences, your feelings, your life. When things are feeling difficult, you may not know the reason why. Taking time to talk to someone not involved in your life can be helpful.
Many of the people I work with have been struggling quietly for a long time. They may appear fine on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted, or deeply stuck underneath. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, bereavement, PTSD, or body dysmorphia, you do not have to keep carrying it alone.
I work with adults and young people in a warm, private, and completely non-judgemental space. My priority from the very first session is that you feel safe, heard, and respected. I believe that a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of all meaningful change.
Many of the people I work with have been struggling quietly for a long time. They may appear fine on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted, or deeply stuck underneath. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, bereavement, PTSD, or body dysmorphia, you do not have to keep carrying it alone.
I work with adults and young people in a warm, private, and completely non-judgemental space. My priority from the very first session is that you feel safe, heard, and respected. I believe that a genuine, trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of all meaningful change.
Having trained and worked in the NHS for over 10 years, I founded The Lotus Psychology Practice with a vision to provide mental health care that is accessible, individualised and evidence-based, to ensure the most effective results, personalised to you. I worked in research at a range of national and international universities, including Cambridge University and Harvard Medical School, before undertaking my doctorate training at University College London. Alongside my private clinic, I work in the NHS as the Lead for the Child and Adolescent Harmful Behaviour Service across Oxford and Buckinghamshire.
Having trained and worked in the NHS for over 10 years, I founded The Lotus Psychology Practice with a vision to provide mental health care that is accessible, individualised and evidence-based, to ensure the most effective results, personalised to you. I worked in research at a range of national and international universities, including Cambridge University and Harvard Medical School, before undertaking my doctorate training at University College London. Alongside my private clinic, I work in the NHS as the Lead for the Child and Adolescent Harmful Behaviour Service across Oxford and Buckinghamshire.
Life can be difficult and that can stir all sort of feelings in us. I look to work alongside clients to explore and reflect on their experiences and relationships in the hope of seeing new possibilities that are often hidden from view.
I work with people from all walks of life and backgrounds, who come to therapy for all sorts of reasons. It is about providing you with the space and voice to explore and find your answers, rather than telling you what to do.
Life can be difficult and that can stir all sort of feelings in us. I look to work alongside clients to explore and reflect on their experiences and relationships in the hope of seeing new possibilities that are often hidden from view.
I work with people from all walks of life and backgrounds, who come to therapy for all sorts of reasons. It is about providing you with the space and voice to explore and find your answers, rather than telling you what to do.
You may be looking for a counsellor / psychotherapist because you feel low, unmotivated, stuck, confused or anxious. You may be grappling with a difficult situation in your life currently, or with something that has happened to you in the past. Perhaps you struggle with the dynamics in a close relationship or at work.
You may be looking for a counsellor / psychotherapist because you feel low, unmotivated, stuck, confused or anxious. You may be grappling with a difficult situation in your life currently, or with something that has happened to you in the past. Perhaps you struggle with the dynamics in a close relationship or at work.
Whether you’re healing from a painful relationship, feeling anxious and overwhelmed, battling low self esteem, or wrestling with silent struggles, we’ll work together to uncover what helps you feel more grounded, resilient, and in control of your life.
Whether you’re healing from a painful relationship, feeling anxious and overwhelmed, battling low self esteem, or wrestling with silent struggles, we’ll work together to uncover what helps you feel more grounded, resilient, and in control of your life.
If you’re investigating psychotherapists right now, it’s likely something in your life isn’t working. It may be that you’re struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety or low self-esteem. Perhaps you’re having difficulties in your relationships, or your work is not fulfilling you. You might be carrying painful memories from the past that you’re unable to let go of and these experiences are now preventing you from leading the life you wish for yourself. Perhaps your coping mechanisms are not working or have become destructive, or maybe you feel there is something more to life, but you don't know what that something is.
If you’re investigating psychotherapists right now, it’s likely something in your life isn’t working. It may be that you’re struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety or low self-esteem. Perhaps you’re having difficulties in your relationships, or your work is not fulfilling you. You might be carrying painful memories from the past that you’re unable to let go of and these experiences are now preventing you from leading the life you wish for yourself. Perhaps your coping mechanisms are not working or have become destructive, or maybe you feel there is something more to life, but you don't know what that something is.
I am a HCPC registered Chartered Clinical Psychologist, with over 10 years experience working across the NHS and Local Authority services.
I work with young people and adults who are seeking help for their mental health and well being. I support people to make sense of how their problems developed, recognise how their problems impact their life and consider what strategies can make a difference.
I am a HCPC registered Chartered Clinical Psychologist, with over 10 years experience working across the NHS and Local Authority services.
I work with young people and adults who are seeking help for their mental health and well being. I support people to make sense of how their problems developed, recognise how their problems impact their life and consider what strategies can make a difference.
Warmth, empathy, non-judgemental acceptance, scientific rigour and humour are at the heart of my approach to therapy. I follow core CBT traditions which put the client and therapist on an equal footing in a collaborative partnership, with the client as the authoritative expert in themselves. I aim to debunk and demystify, strip out jargon, and explain transparently how I work. CBT aims to give clients a therapeutic fishing rod, not just a fish, so that clients are helped to become CBT experts, their own therapists for the future. Therapy can be challenging, but more often it should be healing, uplifting, enriching and fun.
Warmth, empathy, non-judgemental acceptance, scientific rigour and humour are at the heart of my approach to therapy. I follow core CBT traditions which put the client and therapist on an equal footing in a collaborative partnership, with the client as the authoritative expert in themselves. I aim to debunk and demystify, strip out jargon, and explain transparently how I work. CBT aims to give clients a therapeutic fishing rod, not just a fish, so that clients are helped to become CBT experts, their own therapists for the future. Therapy can be challenging, but more often it should be healing, uplifting, enriching and fun.
Do you find yourself prioritising the external world and the needs of those around you? Perhaps you feel different to others or misunderstood in relationships? It may be you experience self-doubt, negative thinking or notice yourself repeating patterns that impact your relationships. Whatever is going on for you working together, relationally we can begin to explore ‘YOU’, focus on raising your awareness & understanding of the way you experience yourself, to identify your goals for therapy, to be open to learning new ways of being. Therapy is a commitment between client & therapist, to be open to wanting things to be different.
Do you find yourself prioritising the external world and the needs of those around you? Perhaps you feel different to others or misunderstood in relationships? It may be you experience self-doubt, negative thinking or notice yourself repeating patterns that impact your relationships. Whatever is going on for you working together, relationally we can begin to explore ‘YOU’, focus on raising your awareness & understanding of the way you experience yourself, to identify your goals for therapy, to be open to learning new ways of being. Therapy is a commitment between client & therapist, to be open to wanting things to be different.
Hello and welcome, I'm Sophie.
I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, trauma, and the challenges of neurodivergence. If you feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or worn down from coping alone, therapy can offer a supportive place to slow things down and feel understood. Reaching out for counselling can feel daunting, especially if you’ve been carrying things on your own for a long time. If you’re feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are hard to make sense of, you don’t have to face it alone.
Hello and welcome, I'm Sophie.
I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, trauma, and the challenges of neurodivergence. If you feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or worn down from coping alone, therapy can offer a supportive place to slow things down and feel understood. Reaching out for counselling can feel daunting, especially if you’ve been carrying things on your own for a long time. If you’re feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that are hard to make sense of, you don’t have to face it alone.
Sometimes life becomes hard and we can become stuck in some difficult feelings. Led by you and working at your pace we will gently hold and explore any issues and difficulties you may be experiencing in your life. My hope is that in offering you my empathy, warmth, and acceptance you will feel that nothing is too small, too big or too awful to talk about. My counselling is person-centred, focusing on the belief that if we are given empathy and unconditional positive regard within an accepting and transparent therapeutic relationship, we all have a tendency towards growth and a capacity to flourish.
Sometimes life becomes hard and we can become stuck in some difficult feelings. Led by you and working at your pace we will gently hold and explore any issues and difficulties you may be experiencing in your life. My hope is that in offering you my empathy, warmth, and acceptance you will feel that nothing is too small, too big or too awful to talk about. My counselling is person-centred, focusing on the belief that if we are given empathy and unconditional positive regard within an accepting and transparent therapeutic relationship, we all have a tendency towards growth and a capacity to flourish.
I see adults, teenagers and parents.
I am committed to effective, evidence-based therapy and to delivering this skilfully, with warmth and compassion. I am active and engaged in sessions. I work hard to ensure the people I see feel understood and can gain insight into their situation and ways of resolving difficulties.
I see adults, teenagers and parents.
I am committed to effective, evidence-based therapy and to delivering this skilfully, with warmth and compassion. I am active and engaged in sessions. I work hard to ensure the people I see feel understood and can gain insight into their situation and ways of resolving difficulties.
Hello, I am sure this feels like a daunting prospect finding a counsellor that you can share those feelings that have been troubling you and getting in the way of the life you want to lead. I believe the connection between counsellor and client is at the heart of the process. I can offer a safe space where you can explore difficult, complicated or confusing emotions in a warm, confidential, empathic environment. We can work together to gain a greater understanding of those feelings and move forward towards lasting and positive change for your future.
Hello, I am sure this feels like a daunting prospect finding a counsellor that you can share those feelings that have been troubling you and getting in the way of the life you want to lead. I believe the connection between counsellor and client is at the heart of the process. I can offer a safe space where you can explore difficult, complicated or confusing emotions in a warm, confidential, empathic environment. We can work together to gain a greater understanding of those feelings and move forward towards lasting and positive change for your future.
I am an experienced counsellor with a passion for supporting individuals who have experienced trauma. During counselling I aim to create a peaceful, safe and compassionate space for you to explore their emotions and heal.
Are you struggling with the effects of trauma in your daily life? Do you feel overwhelmed or find yourself in need of support during times of crisis? I’m here to walk alongside you, offering support as we work together to develop the tools you need to cope, build resilience, and connect with your safe people when you need them most.
I am an experienced counsellor with a passion for supporting individuals who have experienced trauma. During counselling I aim to create a peaceful, safe and compassionate space for you to explore their emotions and heal.
Are you struggling with the effects of trauma in your daily life? Do you feel overwhelmed or find yourself in need of support during times of crisis? I’m here to walk alongside you, offering support as we work together to develop the tools you need to cope, build resilience, and connect with your safe people when you need them most.
You may be my ideal client if you feel anxious, overwhelmed, low in mood, stuck in repeating relationship patterns, or disconnected from yourself. You might experience panic, tension, overthinking, burnout, or shutdown, and want support that goes deeper than coping strategies. I also work with people diagnosed with chronic fatigue who feel drained, misunderstood, or limited by their symptoms. Together, we aim to help you feel calmer, more grounded, emotionally clearer, and more confident in life and relationships.
You may be my ideal client if you feel anxious, overwhelmed, low in mood, stuck in repeating relationship patterns, or disconnected from yourself. You might experience panic, tension, overthinking, burnout, or shutdown, and want support that goes deeper than coping strategies. I also work with people diagnosed with chronic fatigue who feel drained, misunderstood, or limited by their symptoms. Together, we aim to help you feel calmer, more grounded, emotionally clearer, and more confident in life and relationships.
Hello and welcome. I offer a safe and supportive space to explore whatever feels important to you, whether that is thoughts, feelings or difficult life experiences. Using compassionate and somatic inquiry, grounded in mindfulness practice, we work with whatever arises in an accepting and non-judgemental way. Through these explorations we can start to gain insights and clarity into stuck patterns and behaviours which may no longer serve us. In doing so, we give space for new possibilities to emerge in how we live, relate and move through the world, allowing for a greater sense of authenticity, ease and freedom.
Hello and welcome. I offer a safe and supportive space to explore whatever feels important to you, whether that is thoughts, feelings or difficult life experiences. Using compassionate and somatic inquiry, grounded in mindfulness practice, we work with whatever arises in an accepting and non-judgemental way. Through these explorations we can start to gain insights and clarity into stuck patterns and behaviours which may no longer serve us. In doing so, we give space for new possibilities to emerge in how we live, relate and move through the world, allowing for a greater sense of authenticity, ease and freedom.
Nearby Parenting Counsellors Searches for Berkhamsted
- Amersham
- Bovingdon
- Chalfont Saint Giles
- Chesham
- Chorleywood
- Dunstable
- Great Missenden
- Kings Langley
- Redbourn
- Rickmansworth
- Tring
- Wendover
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.