Parenting Counselling in Bovingdon
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.
Welcome! I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist with experience working in counselling services, healthcare settings, and private practice. I aim to support my clients with their emotional and psychological health using a select combination of talking and body-based (somatic) approaches and techniques. Through support and guidance you will be invited in the sessions, at a pace which feels right and appropriate for you, to explore and process your thoughts, feelings and emotions. This exploration can take place through talking and through other body-based (somatic) and mindfulness-based activities and interventions.
Welcome! I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist with experience working in counselling services, healthcare settings, and private practice. I aim to support my clients with their emotional and psychological health using a select combination of talking and body-based (somatic) approaches and techniques. Through support and guidance you will be invited in the sessions, at a pace which feels right and appropriate for you, to explore and process your thoughts, feelings and emotions. This exploration can take place through talking and through other body-based (somatic) and mindfulness-based activities and interventions.
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.
I will offer you a safe warm and compassionate space so that we can build a trusting and therapeutic relationship. I am committed to working with you at your pace and at the level of depth you require to find a way through the struggles you may be faced with. I understand how daunting it can be to reach out for help, so I assure you that I will do my best to make this as comfortable as it can be for you. I am deeply committed to providing you with a genuine counselling service tailored to meet your needs. I offer in person and virtual sessions.
I will offer you a safe warm and compassionate space so that we can build a trusting and therapeutic relationship. I am committed to working with you at your pace and at the level of depth you require to find a way through the struggles you may be faced with. I understand how daunting it can be to reach out for help, so I assure you that I will do my best to make this as comfortable as it can be for you. I am deeply committed to providing you with a genuine counselling service tailored to meet your needs. I offer in person and virtual sessions.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
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You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or parenting challenges, and looking for greater self-understanding, emotional balance, or a clearer sense of direction.
With over 10 years of experience in the public sector and NHS, I’ve helped people facing various mental health issues, such as neurodevelopmental difficulties (ASD, ADHD) and emotional and behavioural challenges (i.e depression, anxiety, attachment & developmental issues and PTSD). I focus on enhancing strengths, improving resilience and fostering recovery.
You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or parenting challenges, and looking for greater self-understanding, emotional balance, or a clearer sense of direction.
With over 10 years of experience in the public sector and NHS, I’ve helped people facing various mental health issues, such as neurodevelopmental difficulties (ASD, ADHD) and emotional and behavioural challenges (i.e depression, anxiety, attachment & developmental issues and PTSD). I focus on enhancing strengths, improving resilience and fostering recovery.
I also work with parents experiencing anxiety, overwhelming worries, panic, OCD, intrusive thoughts, social or health anxiety.
The aim of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is to work together to identify the main issues holding you back. We explore your patterns of thought, beliefs you may hold, and any behaviour that may be preventing you achieving your goals. Sessions are 50 minutes and can vary between 8 up to 20 sessions depending on the issue.
I also work with parents experiencing anxiety, overwhelming worries, panic, OCD, intrusive thoughts, social or health anxiety.
The aim of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is to work together to identify the main issues holding you back. We explore your patterns of thought, beliefs you may hold, and any behaviour that may be preventing you achieving your goals. Sessions are 50 minutes and can vary between 8 up to 20 sessions depending on the issue.
You might be a parent who is reading this because your child is having a hard time and you aren't sure where to turn.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I tailor my approach to the needs of my clients. In addition to talk therapy, I often work with the creative arts, play, metaphor, and mindfulness as this can help us to access feelings that words alone fail to express. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and centres an awareness of intersectionality.
You might be a parent who is reading this because your child is having a hard time and you aren't sure where to turn.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I tailor my approach to the needs of my clients. In addition to talk therapy, I often work with the creative arts, play, metaphor, and mindfulness as this can help us to access feelings that words alone fail to express. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and centres an awareness of intersectionality.
I find that working closely with parents is essential for recovery, so I will aim to include you too.
I offer expert care for children, teens, and families navigating Anxiety, OCD, Self-Harm, Depression & Eating Disorders.
When your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, obsessive thoughts, or eating issues it can be painful and confusing to know how best to help. You want to find someone who gets it, someone with deep expertise, a calm and grounded presence, and a track record of helping kids and teens move forward.
For the past 15 years, I’ve specialised in working with children, adolescents, and families facing a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges.
I find that working closely with parents is essential for recovery, so I will aim to include you too.
I offer expert care for children, teens, and families navigating Anxiety, OCD, Self-Harm, Depression & Eating Disorders.
When your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, obsessive thoughts, or eating issues it can be painful and confusing to know how best to help. You want to find someone who gets it, someone with deep expertise, a calm and grounded presence, and a track record of helping kids and teens move forward.
For the past 15 years, I’ve specialised in working with children, adolescents, and families facing a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges.
Dr Catriona Amberton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hertford SG14
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive experience and knowledge across the lifespan but primarily work with children, adolescents, parents and families.
Sometimes clients have found gaining a new perspective on their situation is enough to instigate change to their lives and other people prefer to work slowly on specific areas. Together we can discuss what you want to change about your situation and create with some achievable goals.
I also provide diagnostic assessments for ADHD and Autism.
I have extensive experience and knowledge across the lifespan but primarily work with children, adolescents, parents and families.
Sometimes clients have found gaining a new perspective on their situation is enough to instigate change to their lives and other people prefer to work slowly on specific areas. Together we can discuss what you want to change about your situation and create with some achievable goals.
I also provide diagnostic assessments for ADHD and Autism.
Hi, I'm Mel and I have been working as a therapist for over 10 years now, with the majority of this time being spent within the NHS in both Adult and Children’s Services (CAMHS).
I know that asking for help is incredibly hard and I hope that once you have taken that first step, I can help you feel at ease. I feel extremely privileged do this kind of work, and l really feel it is the best job in the world! I have a very warm and gentle style and see myself as facilitating your journey through therapy, you are the expert on you!
Hi, I'm Mel and I have been working as a therapist for over 10 years now, with the majority of this time being spent within the NHS in both Adult and Children’s Services (CAMHS).
I know that asking for help is incredibly hard and I hope that once you have taken that first step, I can help you feel at ease. I feel extremely privileged do this kind of work, and l really feel it is the best job in the world! I have a very warm and gentle style and see myself as facilitating your journey through therapy, you are the expert on you!
I offer a gentle, reflective environment for:
Parents & Babies: Translating the unspoken language of early distress.
A Dedicated Space for Reflection
Whether you are navigating the complexities of your own internal world or seeking to understand the developing mind of your child, therapy offers a rare, dedicated space for reflection. From the unspoken language of infancy to the recurring patterns of adult life, we work to uncover the deeper architecture of the self.
In a world that often demands immediate answers, my practice provides a quiet room for reflection—a steady environment where the human experience can be explored without judgment or haste.
I offer a gentle, reflective environment for:
Parents & Babies: Translating the unspoken language of early distress.
A Dedicated Space for Reflection
Whether you are navigating the complexities of your own internal world or seeking to understand the developing mind of your child, therapy offers a rare, dedicated space for reflection. From the unspoken language of infancy to the recurring patterns of adult life, we work to uncover the deeper architecture of the self.
In a world that often demands immediate answers, my practice provides a quiet room for reflection—a steady environment where the human experience can be explored without judgment or haste.
I work mostly with individuals from international backgrounds: You might be feeling overwhelmed, far from home, you may be adjusting to a new culture, parenting a child in a new world, or reconnecting with yourself during a period of change.
In my work, I support adults navigating life transitions, questions of belonging, identity and relationships. This includes working with neurodivergency, experiences of migration, and exploring different identities. My approach is warm, integrative and relational, offering a space to feel supported and grounded.
I work mostly with individuals from international backgrounds: You might be feeling overwhelmed, far from home, you may be adjusting to a new culture, parenting a child in a new world, or reconnecting with yourself during a period of change.
In my work, I support adults navigating life transitions, questions of belonging, identity and relationships. This includes working with neurodivergency, experiences of migration, and exploring different identities. My approach is warm, integrative and relational, offering a space to feel supported and grounded.
Counselling can help you make sense of things that are troubling you, support you to recognise your feelings and how they affect you, or simply be a place to process and reflect on difficult emotions, events, or decisions. Even if you have supportive friends and family, talking things through with someone who is there solely to hear you, support you and offer empathy can give you a new perspective and a different understanding of what you are feeling and why.
Counselling can help you make sense of things that are troubling you, support you to recognise your feelings and how they affect you, or simply be a place to process and reflect on difficult emotions, events, or decisions. Even if you have supportive friends and family, talking things through with someone who is there solely to hear you, support you and offer empathy can give you a new perspective and a different understanding of what you are feeling and why.
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 trained across cognitive-behavioural, systemic and psychodynamic models and work 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 and 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 trained across cognitive-behavioural, systemic and psychodynamic models and work 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 and psychological assessment and I offer short and long term therapeutic work.
As a Specialist Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience, I am dedicated to providing compassionate therapy services to adults, children and parents seeking specialist support and guidance.
Working in services such as adoption and neonatal services, I am experienced supporting parents with complex needs related to their own as well as their children's needs. This ranges from behavioural and emotional difficulties, exploring significant life transitions such as becoming a parent, parenting experiences, neonatal or birth trauma, loss and grief.
As a Specialist Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience, I am dedicated to providing compassionate therapy services to adults, children and parents seeking specialist support and guidance.
Working in services such as adoption and neonatal services, I am experienced supporting parents with complex needs related to their own as well as their children's needs. This ranges from behavioural and emotional difficulties, exploring significant life transitions such as becoming a parent, parenting experiences, neonatal or birth trauma, loss and grief.
Mental & physical health, behavioural & school-related concerns, neurodiversity, eating difficulties, disability, sexual orientation, gender, feeding/sleeping, attachment, parenting/co- parenting, separation/divorce, fostering/adoption/kinship care, communication, psychosexual matters, infertility, infidelity, spirituality, discrimination/bullying & others.
I am a qualified systemic psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families. In individual sessions, you can explore your emotions/behaviours, and relationships in different contexts, such as family/work, how they have been formed over time and impact on the view of self. Family/couples work: In a secure space, the presenting problem would be explored in relation to the family’s/couples' rules, roles, beliefs and emotions building on the existing strengths and resources of the system. There is no set agenda or expectations for a unanimous perspective, on the contrary, all voices and differences are welcomed.
Mental & physical health, behavioural & school-related concerns, neurodiversity, eating difficulties, disability, sexual orientation, gender, feeding/sleeping, attachment, parenting/co- parenting, separation/divorce, fostering/adoption/kinship care, communication, psychosexual matters, infertility, infidelity, spirituality, discrimination/bullying & others.
I am a qualified systemic psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families. In individual sessions, you can explore your emotions/behaviours, and relationships in different contexts, such as family/work, how they have been formed over time and impact on the view of self. Family/couples work: In a secure space, the presenting problem would be explored in relation to the family’s/couples' rules, roles, beliefs and emotions building on the existing strengths and resources of the system. There is no set agenda or expectations for a unanimous perspective, on the contrary, all voices and differences are welcomed.
I also offer parenting support to individuals and couples who are seeking to deepen their connection to their children and develop their knowledge and understanding of why children do what they do and how to meet them where they are, and at the appropriate level.
I am committed to offering a confidential, safe and supportive environment so you can explore your experiences, past and present, while focussing on your feelings. While challenging, this can lead to increased self-awareness, and the potential for growth and healing, helping you to move from confusion to clarity, and from self- doubt to self-esteem.
I also offer parenting support to individuals and couples who are seeking to deepen their connection to their children and develop their knowledge and understanding of why children do what they do and how to meet them where they are, and at the appropriate level.
I am committed to offering a confidential, safe and supportive environment so you can explore your experiences, past and present, while focussing on your feelings. While challenging, this can lead to increased self-awareness, and the potential for growth and healing, helping you to move from confusion to clarity, and from self- doubt to self-esteem.
Feeling left behind? Is you partnership in trouble, resentments becoming unmanageable, fights getting worse and affecting your children. Are you missing the trust and intimacy you once had? Is a sexual difficulty preventing you from finding a partner or is sex a thing of the past in your relationship? I work with individuals and couples who want to thrive not just survive
Feeling left behind? Is you partnership in trouble, resentments becoming unmanageable, fights getting worse and affecting your children. Are you missing the trust and intimacy you once had? Is a sexual difficulty preventing you from finding a partner or is sex a thing of the past in your relationship? I work with individuals and couples who want to thrive not just survive
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.
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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.