Parenting Counselling in Birmingham
Are you a concerned parent?
As a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience, I specialise in working with children, teens, and parents, both individually and collectively. I tailor my approach to your specific needs, ensuring that the strategies we employ are best suited to your unique challenges to alleviate distress and chart a positive path forward.
Are you a concerned parent?
As a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience, I specialise in working with children, teens, and parents, both individually and collectively. I tailor my approach to your specific needs, ensuring that the strategies we employ are best suited to your unique challenges to alleviate distress and chart a positive path forward.
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.
Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/ parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
I have expertise in using attachment focused approaches in all my work and through collaborative alliance, my clients report rapid recovery from linking past to present; becoming active authors of a new and possible future. I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/ parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
I have expertise in using attachment focused approaches in all my work and through collaborative alliance, my clients report rapid recovery from linking past to present; becoming active authors of a new and possible future. I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting, trauma, relationships, stress management, and inner child work.
I know how important it is to feel truly heard and understood in therapy. That’s why I focus on building a strong, trusting connection where you can feel safe, supported, and free from judgment. My approach combines proven, evidence-based techniques with genuine warmth and empathy, so your care is always personalised to your unique needs and goals. You're not just another client—you’re a person with a story that matters, and I’m here to help you navigate it in a way that feels right for you.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting, trauma, relationships, stress management, and inner child work.
I know how important it is to feel truly heard and understood in therapy. That’s why I focus on building a strong, trusting connection where you can feel safe, supported, and free from judgment. My approach combines proven, evidence-based techniques with genuine warmth and empathy, so your care is always personalised to your unique needs and goals. You're not just another client—you’re a person with a story that matters, and I’m here to help you navigate it in a way that feels right for you.
My counselling and voluntary sector experience has focused primarily on those going through life transitions: including cancer diagnosis, bereavement and emotional challenges before and after becoming a parent.
I offer short and long term counselling to adults - providing a non-judgemental and empathetic space to be truly heard. My specialisms are times of life transitions, particularly bereavement and new parenthood. I trained integratively but primarily work from a person-centred space. This means that I believe you are the expert in knowing what you need. However, I understand from personal experience that this internal voice can sometimes feel lost or silenced and having another person there to validate, listen and support your process can make a real difference.
My counselling and voluntary sector experience has focused primarily on those going through life transitions: including cancer diagnosis, bereavement and emotional challenges before and after becoming a parent.
I offer short and long term counselling to adults - providing a non-judgemental and empathetic space to be truly heard. My specialisms are times of life transitions, particularly bereavement and new parenthood. I trained integratively but primarily work from a person-centred space. This means that I believe you are the expert in knowing what you need. However, I understand from personal experience that this internal voice can sometimes feel lost or silenced and having another person there to validate, listen and support your process can make a real difference.
I have significant experience in the assessment of parenting capacity, risk evaluation, and family dynamics, particularly in the context of child protection proceedings, care and contact matters, and family assessments.
If you feel like you haven’t been heard elsewhere, I am happy to provide an environment for to use your voice.
I have significant experience in the assessment of parenting capacity, risk evaluation, and family dynamics, particularly in the context of child protection proceedings, care and contact matters, and family assessments.
If you feel like you haven’t been heard elsewhere, I am happy to provide an environment for to use your voice.
Areas affected might include family, parents, parenting, romantic and sexual partners (including, but not limited to, affairs, betrayals, separation and divorce), friendships, loneliness, workplace and colleagues.
Hi, I'm Akin, a therapist specialising in psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I help people resolve issues related to anxiety, depression and stress, people who wish to experience change, healing and self-discovery. I offer the therapeutic time and space needed for you to freely process past or present experiences such as trauma, abuse or life crises. For you, such issues might be presenting in the form of low self-esteem, low self-confidence, low quality relationships or a need for anger management or support with addiction. Let's talk about what's brought you here and work on a way forward.
Areas affected might include family, parents, parenting, romantic and sexual partners (including, but not limited to, affairs, betrayals, separation and divorce), friendships, loneliness, workplace and colleagues.
Hi, I'm Akin, a therapist specialising in psychodynamic, person-centred and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I help people resolve issues related to anxiety, depression and stress, people who wish to experience change, healing and self-discovery. I offer the therapeutic time and space needed for you to freely process past or present experiences such as trauma, abuse or life crises. For you, such issues might be presenting in the form of low self-esteem, low self-confidence, low quality relationships or a need for anger management or support with addiction. Let's talk about what's brought you here and work on a way forward.
I can work with a range of issues and this list is not exhaustive: Child and adolescent related issues, bullying, social media issues, relationship issues, parenting, bereavement, bed-wetting, low mood, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, body dysmorphia, gender identity, race related issues, cultural issues, sexuality, sex issues, OCD, anger, couples
I am able to work with children, teenagers and parents and adults so my range is extensive. I can offer both short term and long term therapy. Sessions are weekly and will take place online via a platform that we will agree upon after an initial consultation. We will then review the work as we proceed to monitor progress.
I can work with a range of issues and this list is not exhaustive: Child and adolescent related issues, bullying, social media issues, relationship issues, parenting, bereavement, bed-wetting, low mood, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, body dysmorphia, gender identity, race related issues, cultural issues, sexuality, sex issues, OCD, anger, couples
I am able to work with children, teenagers and parents and adults so my range is extensive. I can offer both short term and long term therapy. Sessions are weekly and will take place online via a platform that we will agree upon after an initial consultation. We will then review the work as we proceed to monitor progress.
Since 2010, I have been working privately and also collaborating with various public and private organisations, offering individual, couples and group counselling and psychotherapy as well as parenting counselling.
I offer psychotherapy to adults facing challenges like anxiety, depression, panic attacks, self-esteem issues, family difficulties, relationship issues, personal development concerns, and critical life transitions such as childbearing, separation, divorce, job changes, retirement, illness, or bereavement.
Since 2010, I have been working privately and also collaborating with various public and private organisations, offering individual, couples and group counselling and psychotherapy as well as parenting counselling.
I offer psychotherapy to adults facing challenges like anxiety, depression, panic attacks, self-esteem issues, family difficulties, relationship issues, personal development concerns, and critical life transitions such as childbearing, separation, divorce, job changes, retirement, illness, or bereavement.
It may be that you don't suffer from a diagnosable mental health condition but experience significant difficulties in your relationships, at work, regulating your emotions, parenting, etc.
During my career, I have developed skills in using therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectic Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Therapy. I tend to integrate a variety of approaches in my treatment planning.
It may be that you don't suffer from a diagnosable mental health condition but experience significant difficulties in your relationships, at work, regulating your emotions, parenting, etc.
During my career, I have developed skills in using therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectic Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic Therapy. I tend to integrate a variety of approaches in my treatment planning.
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I specialise in supporting women, birthing people and couples, for whom difficult or traumatic experiences of pregnancy, birth, fertility, becoming a parent, and baby loss are common.
As an integrative therapist, I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement, Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). At assessment, we will carefully consider your specific needs, and develop a plan together to meet your goals.
I specialise in supporting women, birthing people and couples, for whom difficult or traumatic experiences of pregnancy, birth, fertility, becoming a parent, and baby loss are common.
As an integrative therapist, I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement, Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). At assessment, we will carefully consider your specific needs, and develop a plan together to meet your goals.
Meet Our Parenting Counsellors
I'm an experienced Relate counsellor for individuals and couples with specialisations in sex therapy, anxiety & depression and co- parenting.
I am a fully qualified Relate counsellor, experienced in working with couples and individuals who have relationship issues. I also work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, intimacy, sexual issues or sexual compulsion (addiction). I work in a systemic, psycho-dynamic way using a wide variety of techniques to suit each individual and specific situation. Are you experiencing relationship issues? Do you repeat the same patterns over and over again, often ending up in conflict? Do you find it difficult to express your emotions and feelings? Is attachment or trust an issue for you? Do you have issues around intimacy and sex?
I'm an experienced Relate counsellor for individuals and couples with specialisations in sex therapy, anxiety & depression and co- parenting.
I am a fully qualified Relate counsellor, experienced in working with couples and individuals who have relationship issues. I also work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, intimacy, sexual issues or sexual compulsion (addiction). I work in a systemic, psycho-dynamic way using a wide variety of techniques to suit each individual and specific situation. Are you experiencing relationship issues? Do you repeat the same patterns over and over again, often ending up in conflict? Do you find it difficult to express your emotions and feelings? Is attachment or trust an issue for you? Do you have issues around intimacy and sex?
I also specialise in Parenting Challenges and Depression.
Hello, my name is Bridget, my approach is flexible and tailored, incorporating culturally relevant practices and interventions. I maintain an open dialogue about differences and encourage clients to share their perspectives, fostering trust and collaboration. With patience and sensitivity, I empower my clients to explore their challenges while celebrating their strengths, facilitating healing and personal growth in a supportive environment. I actively seeks to understand the cultural contexts that influence my clients’ lives. I have respect for diverse backgrounds. In my practice I create a safe and inclusive space.
I also specialise in Parenting Challenges and Depression.
Hello, my name is Bridget, my approach is flexible and tailored, incorporating culturally relevant practices and interventions. I maintain an open dialogue about differences and encourage clients to share their perspectives, fostering trust and collaboration. With patience and sensitivity, I empower my clients to explore their challenges while celebrating their strengths, facilitating healing and personal growth in a supportive environment. I actively seeks to understand the cultural contexts that influence my clients’ lives. I have respect for diverse backgrounds. In my practice I create a safe and inclusive space.
We support adults with all different concerns including anxiety, depression, stress and worries about the parenting role.
We offer 12 weeks of low cost telephone or online Counselling, for parents that have child with (or suspected) ASD, ADHD and other special educational needs or disabilities. We are not for profit set up exclusively to help and support families. We cover Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and surrounding areas so please do get in touch to discuss further. We offer support to birth parents, foster parents adopters as well as siblings over 18 years of age. Any questions ? Please feel free to get in touch!
We support adults with all different concerns including anxiety, depression, stress and worries about the parenting role.
We offer 12 weeks of low cost telephone or online Counselling, for parents that have child with (or suspected) ASD, ADHD and other special educational needs or disabilities. We are not for profit set up exclusively to help and support families. We cover Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and surrounding areas so please do get in touch to discuss further. We offer support to birth parents, foster parents adopters as well as siblings over 18 years of age. Any questions ? Please feel free to get in touch!
My clinical experience encompasses many years working in a mental health setting and private practice dealing with a broad range of symptoms including, but not limited to, chronic trauma, loss or abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, child- parent conflicts, self-harm, bi-polar disorder, addiction and border-line states – to name just some of the presenting issues.
Psychotherapy isn’t always about words because at times it can be difficult to talk. My practice incorporates the use of creative methods to aid the expression of feelings and imagery.
My clinical experience encompasses many years working in a mental health setting and private practice dealing with a broad range of symptoms including, but not limited to, chronic trauma, loss or abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, child- parent conflicts, self-harm, bi-polar disorder, addiction and border-line states – to name just some of the presenting issues.
Psychotherapy isn’t always about words because at times it can be difficult to talk. My practice incorporates the use of creative methods to aid the expression of feelings and imagery.
I also offer parenting coaching to help parents navigate challenges, build strong relationships, foster resilience, and become more emotionally attuned.
I have a deep appreciation and passion for working with adults and children who have experienced trauma. I have a diverse range of skills and experience, such as cross-cultural psychology, immigration, self-esteem and neurodiversity, e.g., autism and ADHD. I walk with my clients through the darkness of their experience, holding the space with compassion, helping them understand their experiences better, make sense of them, accept their whole existence, and fully love and embrace themselves. I believe healing is a process in which both the therapist and the clients contribute and grow together.
I also offer parenting coaching to help parents navigate challenges, build strong relationships, foster resilience, and become more emotionally attuned.
I have a deep appreciation and passion for working with adults and children who have experienced trauma. I have a diverse range of skills and experience, such as cross-cultural psychology, immigration, self-esteem and neurodiversity, e.g., autism and ADHD. I walk with my clients through the darkness of their experience, holding the space with compassion, helping them understand their experiences better, make sense of them, accept their whole existence, and fully love and embrace themselves. I believe healing is a process in which both the therapist and the clients contribute and grow together.
Hello, I'm Amy, I am a dedicated person centered counsellor with personal experience in bereavement and pre-bereavement, after becoming a widow at 45 and a solo parent to an 8 year old I decided to retrain as a counsellor to help others on this painful journey.
I feel I am in a unique position to understand the struggles of life and being bereaved as I have encountered many of these myself, I can offer you a working relationship that is respectful and genuine as I have a passion to support you.
Hello, I'm Amy, I am a dedicated person centered counsellor with personal experience in bereavement and pre-bereavement, after becoming a widow at 45 and a solo parent to an 8 year old I decided to retrain as a counsellor to help others on this painful journey.
I feel I am in a unique position to understand the struggles of life and being bereaved as I have encountered many of these myself, I can offer you a working relationship that is respectful and genuine as I have a passion to support you.
Hello. Everything you are feeling in this moment is real and that’s ok. You may feel that no one understands and this can feel lonely. Struggling with the feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, depression, or anxiety, are typical responses of grief and trauma relating to infertility treatments / IVF, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, birth trauma and Tokophobia. It's most likely that this is not how you thought life would be. And it’s also likely that this is the first time in your life that you feel out of control.
Hello. Everything you are feeling in this moment is real and that’s ok. You may feel that no one understands and this can feel lonely. Struggling with the feelings of sadness, anger, guilt, depression, or anxiety, are typical responses of grief and trauma relating to infertility treatments / IVF, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, birth trauma and Tokophobia. It's most likely that this is not how you thought life would be. And it’s also likely that this is the first time in your life that you feel out of control.
Life, what's it all about? It can bring unexpected joy and/or unwanted challenges. However, we know that those challenges which create psychological and physical strains can preoccupy us the most. As a counsellor, I have a longstanding interest in supporting children, young people and adults who are going through difficult times. I will listen and engage with empathy, thereby making easier for you to feel safe as you share your thoughts and experiences.
Life, what's it all about? It can bring unexpected joy and/or unwanted challenges. However, we know that those challenges which create psychological and physical strains can preoccupy us the most. As a counsellor, I have a longstanding interest in supporting children, young people and adults who are going through difficult times. I will listen and engage with empathy, thereby making easier for you to feel safe as you share your thoughts and experiences.
I offer neuro-affirmative coaching, recognising the complexities and nuances of being neurodivergent. I make no assumptions, when you've met one neurodivergent person, you've only met one experience. Each client’s journey is unique, and I’m here to support and guide you. I honor the intersectionality of our experiences and create a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore challenges together. My goal is to help my clients find greater understanding of themselves and develop strategies that work for their unique lives.
I offer neuro-affirmative coaching, recognising the complexities and nuances of being neurodivergent. I make no assumptions, when you've met one neurodivergent person, you've only met one experience. Each client’s journey is unique, and I’m here to support and guide you. I honor the intersectionality of our experiences and create a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore challenges together. My goal is to help my clients find greater understanding of themselves and develop strategies that work for their unique lives.
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- Smethwick
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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.