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.
I have lots of experience working with children and young people in a counselling setting, as well as supporting parents.
Mu name is Emma and I believe that everyone has the ability to find answers within themselves. My practice is characterised by creativity, utilising techniques such as sand tray work, art, fairy tales, and metaphors. Importantly, you don’t need to be an artist to engage in this creative process. I will offer a warm friendly space, a comfy sofa and a cuppa for you to relax, so if talking is your thing, then we can do that too. There is no pressure to be creative in our sessions, its just another way of expressing and exploring our feelings. I specialise in working with children and young people as well as adults.
I have lots of experience working with children and young people in a counselling setting, as well as supporting parents.
Mu name is Emma and I believe that everyone has the ability to find answers within themselves. My practice is characterised by creativity, utilising techniques such as sand tray work, art, fairy tales, and metaphors. Importantly, you don’t need to be an artist to engage in this creative process. I will offer a warm friendly space, a comfy sofa and a cuppa for you to relax, so if talking is your thing, then we can do that too. There is no pressure to be creative in our sessions, its just another way of expressing and exploring our feelings. I specialise in working with children and young people as well as adults.
Many clients, with no prior knowledge of counselling, believe that the counsellor will sort their problems out for them. I will help you to explore your own issues, feelings, beliefs, behaviour, and worldview, so you can become more self-aware and achieve greater independence. During our sessions, I will help you to realise what resources and support are available to you that you can use to work through your own issues, build your self-confidence and appreciate that you always have options. I will treat you as the expert on yourself, as no-one else knows exactly what it’s like to be you.
Many clients, with no prior knowledge of counselling, believe that the counsellor will sort their problems out for them. I will help you to explore your own issues, feelings, beliefs, behaviour, and worldview, so you can become more self-aware and achieve greater independence. During our sessions, I will help you to realise what resources and support are available to you that you can use to work through your own issues, build your self-confidence and appreciate that you always have options. I will treat you as the expert on yourself, as no-one else knows exactly what it’s like to be you.
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 work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating emotional and relational patterns, including neurodivergent experience, anxiety, low mood, parenting stress, and family conflict, in ways that honour your unique story.
Clients sometimes wonder whether difference, cultural, religious, or otherwise, will get in the way. In my experience, what matters most is genuine curiosity, respect, and the ability to talk openly about what’s present. I won’t impose interpretations or focus on culture, family, or identity unless it feels relevant to you and to the work we’re doing.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating emotional and relational patterns, including neurodivergent experience, anxiety, low mood, parenting stress, and family conflict, in ways that honour your unique story.
Clients sometimes wonder whether difference, cultural, religious, or otherwise, will get in the way. In my experience, what matters most is genuine curiosity, respect, and the ability to talk openly about what’s present. I won’t impose interpretations or focus on culture, family, or identity unless it feels relevant to you and to the work we’re doing.
I am a child centred counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy specialising in supporting children, young adults and parents.
I have extensive experience working in schools and family settings, both in the UK, USA, Switzerland and Egypt, supporting children and young people from diverse backgrounds. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the developmental social, and emotional challenges that young people face today.
I am a child centred counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy specialising in supporting children, young adults and parents.
I have extensive experience working in schools and family settings, both in the UK, USA, Switzerland and Egypt, supporting children and young people from diverse backgrounds. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the developmental social, and emotional challenges that young people face today.
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.
Sometimes relationships with partners, peers or family members can be difficult to navigate. You might have found your self in negative cycles repeating unhealthy patterns or you might be struggling to process the trauma of an abusive or emotionally harmful experience. By working together I can help you to create healthier boundaries and rebuild your self esteem and self worth.
Maybe your struggling to understand your ADHD or Autistic brain and manage the emotional overwhelm you get when life feels too much. we can work collaboratively to make sense of your experiences while developing emotional regulation and self-compassion.
Sometimes relationships with partners, peers or family members can be difficult to navigate. You might have found your self in negative cycles repeating unhealthy patterns or you might be struggling to process the trauma of an abusive or emotionally harmful experience. By working together I can help you to create healthier boundaries and rebuild your self esteem and self worth.
Maybe your struggling to understand your ADHD or Autistic brain and manage the emotional overwhelm you get when life feels too much. we can work collaboratively to make sense of your experiences while developing emotional regulation and self-compassion.
I am an enthusiastic, motivated and highly experienced Chartered Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). I have worked with children, adolescents and adults for over 25 years in both the NHS and private sector. I have extensive knowledge and experience of working with people and their families with issues that can affect the entire lifespan and reflect a range of clinical severity, making me adaptable and innovative in my approach.
I am an enthusiastic, motivated and highly experienced Chartered Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). I have worked with children, adolescents and adults for over 25 years in both the NHS and private sector. I have extensive knowledge and experience of working with people and their families with issues that can affect the entire lifespan and reflect a range of clinical severity, making me adaptable and innovative in my approach.
I support adults impacted by trauma and PTSD, and parents of neurodiverse children or young people affected by developmental trauma or exploitation, using evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, CFT, DBT, and DDP.
I’m Dr Jaleesa Carr, a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, MSc-qualified Child and Adolescent Therapist, and trauma specialist with extensive experience across health, education, and social care settings. I work with children, young people, adults, and families affected by trauma, including complex PTSD, neurodiversity, child exploitation, and the unique needs of Looked After and Adopted children. Working across the lifespan, I provide compassionate, evidence-based support to help clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to heal, build resilience, and move forward with confidence and hope.
I support adults impacted by trauma and PTSD, and parents of neurodiverse children or young people affected by developmental trauma or exploitation, using evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, CFT, DBT, and DDP.
I’m Dr Jaleesa Carr, a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist, MSc-qualified Child and Adolescent Therapist, and trauma specialist with extensive experience across health, education, and social care settings. I work with children, young people, adults, and families affected by trauma, including complex PTSD, neurodiversity, child exploitation, and the unique needs of Looked After and Adopted children. Working across the lifespan, I provide compassionate, evidence-based support to help clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to heal, build resilience, and move forward with confidence and hope.
I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, complex-PTSD, relational problems. I treat all types of trauma from child/adulthood including abuse (emotional, physical, sexual), bullying, crime, accidents, loss/bereavement, physical/mental health. The aims I support clients with can include: understanding why problems are affecting them and how to approach managing problems, attending to self-esteem & self-worth, overcoming problematic patterns of thinking and feeling, improving relationships with other people, developing improved ways of coping with problems.
I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, complex-PTSD, relational problems. I treat all types of trauma from child/adulthood including abuse (emotional, physical, sexual), bullying, crime, accidents, loss/bereavement, physical/mental health. The aims I support clients with can include: understanding why problems are affecting them and how to approach managing problems, attending to self-esteem & self-worth, overcoming problematic patterns of thinking and feeling, improving relationships with other people, developing improved ways of coping with problems.
You may be seeking support with how you see the world, with relationships to family, partner or friends and work. You may be feeling alone or confused, under pressure and in pain. In our therapy sessions we will work together to gain a sense of where you are in your life and how you understand your self and where you are. Together we can build a sense of safety and understanding through which you may gain feeling supported and motivated.
You may be seeking support with how you see the world, with relationships to family, partner or friends and work. You may be feeling alone or confused, under pressure and in pain. In our therapy sessions we will work together to gain a sense of where you are in your life and how you understand your self and where you are. Together we can build a sense of safety and understanding through which you may gain feeling supported and motivated.
Welcome. My name is Terina. Therapy is a bit like a walk through a forest that we agree to go on together. We don't yet know what the experience will be like, where it will take us or what might come up and we can't determine the outcome - it is new and unknown for both of us. The important thing is, we do this walk together.
I can offer you my support, empathy and honesty and the space to explore anything that matters to you, without judgement.
Welcome. My name is Terina. Therapy is a bit like a walk through a forest that we agree to go on together. We don't yet know what the experience will be like, where it will take us or what might come up and we can't determine the outcome - it is new and unknown for both of us. The important thing is, we do this walk together.
I can offer you my support, empathy and honesty and the space to explore anything that matters to you, without judgement.
Perhaps anxiety, low mood, or the impact of past experiences is affecting how you feel about yourself, your relationships, or your parenting.
My approach is integrative and grounded in a humanistic way of working. Drawing on psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and attachment-informed ideas, I tailor therapy to each person. Depending on your needs, our work may focus on managing current difficulties, or exploring past experiences to better understand recurring patterns and support lasting change.
Perhaps anxiety, low mood, or the impact of past experiences is affecting how you feel about yourself, your relationships, or your parenting.
My approach is integrative and grounded in a humanistic way of working. Drawing on psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and attachment-informed ideas, I tailor therapy to each person. Depending on your needs, our work may focus on managing current difficulties, or exploring past experiences to better understand recurring patterns and support lasting change.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it’s important to find someone you feel comfortable with. I offer a warm, friendly space where you don’t have to pretend or perform — a space where you can just be yourself.
There’s no pressure to have everything figured out. This is a space where you can share openly, sit with uncertainty, and be met with curiosity and compassion. Whether you're working through grief, navigating life’s challenges, or just needing a place to feel heard and seen — we can explore it together.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it’s important to find someone you feel comfortable with. I offer a warm, friendly space where you don’t have to pretend or perform — a space where you can just be yourself.
There’s no pressure to have everything figured out. This is a space where you can share openly, sit with uncertainty, and be met with curiosity and compassion. Whether you're working through grief, navigating life’s challenges, or just needing a place to feel heard and seen — we can explore it together.
If life feels heavy, confusing, or simply ‘not quite right,’ you’re not alone. You might feel overwhelmed, unsure where to turn, or worried that your thoughts and feelings are “silly” or not worth sharing, yet they continue to weigh on you. You may feel like there’s no one you can fully trust to voice these things to, or that you’re carrying more than you can manage on your own. I’m here to walk alongside you. The space I provide is caring, judgement‑free, and completely at your pace. If you’re looking for a way to feel better, to understand yourself more deeply, or to make meaningful changes in your life, I’m here to support you.
If life feels heavy, confusing, or simply ‘not quite right,’ you’re not alone. You might feel overwhelmed, unsure where to turn, or worried that your thoughts and feelings are “silly” or not worth sharing, yet they continue to weigh on you. You may feel like there’s no one you can fully trust to voice these things to, or that you’re carrying more than you can manage on your own. I’m here to walk alongside you. The space I provide is caring, judgement‑free, and completely at your pace. If you’re looking for a way to feel better, to understand yourself more deeply, or to make meaningful changes in your life, I’m here to support you.
I am BACP Accredited with over 12 years of counselling experience, supporting people in the Prison Service, charities, NHS and Universities. I combine a Person Centred Approach with Somatic Trauma Psychotherapy to offer a therapeutic relationship that is able to be highly attuned, safe and adaptable to the varying needs of clients. I believe that depth of connection with ourselves and others is what allows for personal exploration and change, particularly in therapy. Therefore, I strive to provide the conditions that allow for us to have a strong working relationship based on understanding, acceptance and honesty.
I am BACP Accredited with over 12 years of counselling experience, supporting people in the Prison Service, charities, NHS and Universities. I combine a Person Centred Approach with Somatic Trauma Psychotherapy to offer a therapeutic relationship that is able to be highly attuned, safe and adaptable to the varying needs of clients. I believe that depth of connection with ourselves and others is what allows for personal exploration and change, particularly in therapy. Therefore, I strive to provide the conditions that allow for us to have a strong working relationship based on understanding, acceptance and honesty.
My goal working with clients is always to provide a judgement free space, where you can come into contact with parts of yourself that seldom get seen or acknowledged. Enabling awareness of yourself in relation to the events of your life, and how new emergent choices can empower you moving forward.
I can work with a range of presenting issues, from mental health issues (such as anxiety and depression) to neurodiversity. Equally I have experience of working with clients who come from a wide range of backgrounds, specifically those from the LGBTQ+ community.
My goal working with clients is always to provide a judgement free space, where you can come into contact with parts of yourself that seldom get seen or acknowledged. Enabling awareness of yourself in relation to the events of your life, and how new emergent choices can empower you moving forward.
I can work with a range of presenting issues, from mental health issues (such as anxiety and depression) to neurodiversity. Equally I have experience of working with clients who come from a wide range of backgrounds, specifically those from the LGBTQ+ community.
Counselling room in Castle Bromwich, Solihull, Birmingham and online UK. Hello, I warmly welcome you to my page for details of my trauma informed services. There can be times in life where things can feel overwhelming and challenging and it may be hard to reach out for the help and support that you deserve and that feels right for you. Reaching out for help and support is always a sign of strength and never weakness. During these challenging times, I am offering low cost counselling and psychotherapy which can be made available immediately for you through telephone, and online with me, through Teams, Zoom, Skype and WhatsApp.
Counselling room in Castle Bromwich, Solihull, Birmingham and online UK. Hello, I warmly welcome you to my page for details of my trauma informed services. There can be times in life where things can feel overwhelming and challenging and it may be hard to reach out for the help and support that you deserve and that feels right for you. Reaching out for help and support is always a sign of strength and never weakness. During these challenging times, I am offering low cost counselling and psychotherapy which can be made available immediately for you through telephone, and online with me, through Teams, Zoom, Skype and WhatsApp.
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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.