Parenting Counselling in Canvey Island
I am a couples counsellor / relationship therapist. I focus on helping couples and individuals lead more contented lives. You may feel the spark has gone from your relationship, navigating a new one or not in a relationship at all. No matter what your circumstance, the chances are, if you are reading this, you have concerns about how you’re relating to others. If you're concerned about any of the following issues in your relationship, I may be able to help you: trust and jealousy, intimacy, family relationships, communication, self-esteem, infidelity, understanding each other, depression and anxiety, separation and divorce.
I am a couples counsellor / relationship therapist. I focus on helping couples and individuals lead more contented lives. You may feel the spark has gone from your relationship, navigating a new one or not in a relationship at all. No matter what your circumstance, the chances are, if you are reading this, you have concerns about how you’re relating to others. If you're concerned about any of the following issues in your relationship, I may be able to help you: trust and jealousy, intimacy, family relationships, communication, self-esteem, infidelity, understanding each other, depression and anxiety, separation and divorce.
People often come to me when they’re ready to stop carrying everything on their own. Many arrive with quiet overwhelm, self‑doubt, or a sense that they’ve been coping for far too long. They’re usually the ones who hold everything together for others, yet inside they’re longing for a space where they can soften, breathe, and be met without judgement. As an integrative counsellor, I offer a warm, grounded relationship where you can explore what’s happening beneath the surface at your own pace. Together, we gently untangle the experiences and patterns that have shaped your life so far, supporting your personal growth and wellbeing.
People often come to me when they’re ready to stop carrying everything on their own. Many arrive with quiet overwhelm, self‑doubt, or a sense that they’ve been coping for far too long. They’re usually the ones who hold everything together for others, yet inside they’re longing for a space where they can soften, breathe, and be met without judgement. As an integrative counsellor, I offer a warm, grounded relationship where you can explore what’s happening beneath the surface at your own pace. Together, we gently untangle the experiences and patterns that have shaped your life so far, supporting your personal growth and wellbeing.
I am a BACP and EMDR Counsellor offering face to face, online and telephone counselling. My clients say that I'm very easy to talk to, warm and friendly. I can help you to explore your issues to help you gain awareness, understanding and get to a place or acceptance of a situation you are struggling with. I am also a qualified NLP and EFT coach offering specific techniques suited to working with any issues related to trauma, depression & anxiety.
I am a BACP and EMDR Counsellor offering face to face, online and telephone counselling. My clients say that I'm very easy to talk to, warm and friendly. I can help you to explore your issues to help you gain awareness, understanding and get to a place or acceptance of a situation you are struggling with. I am also a qualified NLP and EFT coach offering specific techniques suited to working with any issues related to trauma, depression & anxiety.
My journey began with supporting teenagers in a secondary school, helping them navigate the emotional, social and academic challenges that often arise during adolescence. From there, my work has extended to individuals facing a range of life difficulties, including domestic abuse and social isolation, grief and loss and significant life transitions.
I also work with couples who are managing the complexities of modern life, whether it's balancing demanding schedules, working through communication issues, dealing with financial pressures, or navigating the roles we take on within our family structures.
My journey began with supporting teenagers in a secondary school, helping them navigate the emotional, social and academic challenges that often arise during adolescence. From there, my work has extended to individuals facing a range of life difficulties, including domestic abuse and social isolation, grief and loss and significant life transitions.
I also work with couples who are managing the complexities of modern life, whether it's balancing demanding schedules, working through communication issues, dealing with financial pressures, or navigating the roles we take on within our family structures.
I am an Integrative Counsellor accredited member of the National Counselling Society. I work with both adults and young people. I offer a confidential, warm, friendly, supportive, non-judgemental environment. A space where you can feel safe to talk about your feelings, thoughts, fears and concerns to help you understand and clarify what it is that is troubling you and to help you find ways to work through your issues. We can work together to help enhance your self-awareness and resilience as we work towards achieving a healthy, positive outcome.
I am an Integrative Counsellor accredited member of the National Counselling Society. I work with both adults and young people. I offer a confidential, warm, friendly, supportive, non-judgemental environment. A space where you can feel safe to talk about your feelings, thoughts, fears and concerns to help you understand and clarify what it is that is troubling you and to help you find ways to work through your issues. We can work together to help enhance your self-awareness and resilience as we work towards achieving a healthy, positive outcome.
My ideal clients are adults carrying the weight of childhood trauma, complex grief, or attachment wounds — often survivors of abuse, adoptees, or those stuck between grief and acceptance after loss. They come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to move forward despite years of trying.
Using EMDR, IFS-informed approaches, and IADC Therapy, I help process unresolved trauma, release stuck grief, and address root causes rather than just symptoms. For those wanting faster results, I offer intensive therapy — three hours daily over three days.
Together, we work towards lasting change, so you can finally move forward.
My ideal clients are adults carrying the weight of childhood trauma, complex grief, or attachment wounds — often survivors of abuse, adoptees, or those stuck between grief and acceptance after loss. They come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unable to move forward despite years of trying.
Using EMDR, IFS-informed approaches, and IADC Therapy, I help process unresolved trauma, release stuck grief, and address root causes rather than just symptoms. For those wanting faster results, I offer intensive therapy — three hours daily over three days.
Together, we work towards lasting change, so you can finally move forward.
The Water Tower Therapy Centre Specialist Therapy
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Taking the first step to seek support can feel daunting, especially when trauma, grief, or emotional difficulty leaves you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You don’t have to carry this alone.
At The Water Tower Therapy Centre, our experienced therapists work with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and couples issues, and complex grief. We offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space tailored to your needs. When you get in touch, we’ll match you with the therapist best suited to you.
Looking after your mental health can improve your relationships, confidence, and sense of purpose. If you’re ready, we can help.
Taking the first step to seek support can feel daunting, especially when trauma, grief, or emotional difficulty leaves you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You don’t have to carry this alone.
At The Water Tower Therapy Centre, our experienced therapists work with trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and couples issues, and complex grief. We offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space tailored to your needs. When you get in touch, we’ll match you with the therapist best suited to you.
Looking after your mental health can improve your relationships, confidence, and sense of purpose. If you’re ready, we can help.
More Therapists Nearby
Feeling overwhelmed in your relationships, parenting, or emotional wellbeing?
I help adults, children, and families with trauma, attachment, relationships, and parenting. Using an integrative approach such as psychodynamic, CBT, person-centred, and solution-focused. We explore past and present patterns, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and create new ways to cope and find solutions.
Feeling overwhelmed in your relationships, parenting, or emotional wellbeing?
I help adults, children, and families with trauma, attachment, relationships, and parenting. Using an integrative approach such as psychodynamic, CBT, person-centred, and solution-focused. We explore past and present patterns, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and create new ways to cope and find solutions.
Additionally, I have a special interest and experience in working with parents through Home-Start.
People come to therapy carrying stories that may not yet have words. There may be a feeling of overwhelm, of being stuck, of emotional weight, or a tiredness that lives in the body after a long time of holding things together. There may also be a sense that something within is calling out to be seen, understood, or cared for. You don’t need clarity, direction, or the “right” language to begin. We can start exactly where you are, listening together and allowing meaning to unfold in its own time, moving forward at a pace that feels kind and true to you.
Additionally, I have a special interest and experience in working with parents through Home-Start.
People come to therapy carrying stories that may not yet have words. There may be a feeling of overwhelm, of being stuck, of emotional weight, or a tiredness that lives in the body after a long time of holding things together. There may also be a sense that something within is calling out to be seen, understood, or cared for. You don’t need clarity, direction, or the “right” language to begin. We can start exactly where you are, listening together and allowing meaning to unfold in its own time, moving forward at a pace that feels kind and true to you.
Life is not always easy and there may be times when difficulties we are experiencing appear to be over-whelming and we may feel unable to share them with those closest to us. Our counselling relationship will be different to the type you have with friends, family or colleagues. It is secure and confidential, the focus being on your experiences of your problems. I will not give you advice, judge you or tell you what to do, but instead we will work collaboratively to explore & make sense of your thoughts, feelings & behaviours
Life is not always easy and there may be times when difficulties we are experiencing appear to be over-whelming and we may feel unable to share them with those closest to us. Our counselling relationship will be different to the type you have with friends, family or colleagues. It is secure and confidential, the focus being on your experiences of your problems. I will not give you advice, judge you or tell you what to do, but instead we will work collaboratively to explore & make sense of your thoughts, feelings & behaviours
Is your relationship struggling? Are you feeling unsettled by a change in your life? Are you stressed? With over 20 years of experience as a Systemic and Family Therapist, I specialise in working with couples and families and offer individual therapy. Life is full of changes, both planned and unexpected. Whether you're transitioning into a new life stage, facing a significant life event like migrating, or dealing with an unforeseen situation, these changes can often lead to anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
Is your relationship struggling? Are you feeling unsettled by a change in your life? Are you stressed? With over 20 years of experience as a Systemic and Family Therapist, I specialise in working with couples and families and offer individual therapy. Life is full of changes, both planned and unexpected. Whether you're transitioning into a new life stage, facing a significant life event like migrating, or dealing with an unforeseen situation, these changes can often lead to anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
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.
My work is dedicated to helping individuals understand how their past experiences and unconscious thoughts powerfully shape their present-day emotions, behaviours, and relationship patterns. We are often influenced by feelings and motivations outside of our immediate awareness, which can lead to recurring difficulties, emotional distress, and a sense of being stuck.
My work is dedicated to helping individuals understand how their past experiences and unconscious thoughts powerfully shape their present-day emotions, behaviours, and relationship patterns. We are often influenced by feelings and motivations outside of our immediate awareness, which can lead to recurring difficulties, emotional distress, and a sense of being stuck.
Are you a parent who is worried about their teenager?
I offer a mobile counselling service for young people aged 11+, and support to parents and carers. Some young people may find the idea of going to therapy daunting. By coming directly to you, I hope to make the process easier for everyone involved. I specialise in working with those who have experienced trauma, regardless of age.
Are you a parent who is worried about their teenager?
I offer a mobile counselling service for young people aged 11+, and support to parents and carers. Some young people may find the idea of going to therapy daunting. By coming directly to you, I hope to make the process easier for everyone involved. I specialise in working with those who have experienced trauma, regardless of age.
Individual & couple’s counsellor. Do you feel stuck in an unhealthy place in your relationship or life? If so, with supportive counselling, both individuals can start to feel heard & understood. Together the couple can start to shape their future with the goals &values they want for their relationship. I also work with individuals suffering with anxiety or depression. As a compassionate, experienced counsellor, I provide a space where you can talk openly about what you’re going through. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, thoughts, & emotion that may be holding you back & work toward ways to restore balance & connection in life.
Individual & couple’s counsellor. Do you feel stuck in an unhealthy place in your relationship or life? If so, with supportive counselling, both individuals can start to feel heard & understood. Together the couple can start to shape their future with the goals &values they want for their relationship. I also work with individuals suffering with anxiety or depression. As a compassionate, experienced counsellor, I provide a space where you can talk openly about what you’re going through. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, thoughts, & emotion that may be holding you back & work toward ways to restore balance & connection in life.
I believe a good personal connection is of vital importance, and hence offer our initial session for free. With so many years in the field I'll almost certainly have experience with whatever you bring, and I'll listen fully and without judgement. Clients often say it's a huge relief to finally share, as the root of so much pain lies in an awful sense of isolation and shame, a feeling of 'What's wrong with me?' We find ourselves nursing a raw wound yet dread being seen as needy or vulnerable. It’s hard reaching out for help, but we consult professionals in all other areas so why not here where it actually matters the most.
I believe a good personal connection is of vital importance, and hence offer our initial session for free. With so many years in the field I'll almost certainly have experience with whatever you bring, and I'll listen fully and without judgement. Clients often say it's a huge relief to finally share, as the root of so much pain lies in an awful sense of isolation and shame, a feeling of 'What's wrong with me?' We find ourselves nursing a raw wound yet dread being seen as needy or vulnerable. It’s hard reaching out for help, but we consult professionals in all other areas so why not here where it actually matters the most.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist & EMDR Therapist. I prioritise creating a compassionate, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you or your child can feel safe to talk openly. With extensive experience working in NHS physical and emotional wellbeing services, I specialise in psychological therapy for children, adolescents, adults and families. My expertise includes supporting adjustment to diagnoses, managing symptoms, and developing identity beyond a health condition, alongside interventions for anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, stress, trauma, and life transitions.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist & EMDR Therapist. I prioritise creating a compassionate, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you or your child can feel safe to talk openly. With extensive experience working in NHS physical and emotional wellbeing services, I specialise in psychological therapy for children, adolescents, adults and families. My expertise includes supporting adjustment to diagnoses, managing symptoms, and developing identity beyond a health condition, alongside interventions for anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, stress, trauma, and life transitions.
I offer consultation and psychological therapy for children and young people (up to 25 years) and parents.
I can help with difficulties like - anxiety or stress - behavioural challenges - managing symptoms (e.g. fatigue, pain, breathlessness) and treatments related to physical health - medical trauma - health anxiety - parenting a child with a long-term health condition or chronic illness - supporting transitions - school-related difficulties.
I offer consultation and psychological therapy for children and young people (up to 25 years) and parents.
I can help with difficulties like - anxiety or stress - behavioural challenges - managing symptoms (e.g. fatigue, pain, breathlessness) and treatments related to physical health - medical trauma - health anxiety - parenting a child with a long-term health condition or chronic illness - supporting transitions - school-related difficulties.
I specialise in anxiety, over- thinking, adhd, healing from childhood trauma and parenting for children with neurodiversity.
I help parents tune into their inner guidance, build upon their strengths and communicate with their child in a way that connects with their child’s unique needs and developmental stage. I draw from many evidence based methods including internal family systems, positive parenting, and compassion focused therapy.
I specialise in anxiety, over- thinking, adhd, healing from childhood trauma and parenting for children with neurodiversity.
I help parents tune into their inner guidance, build upon their strengths and communicate with their child in a way that connects with their child’s unique needs and developmental stage. I draw from many evidence based methods including internal family systems, positive parenting, and compassion focused therapy.
It can be difficult to talk about what is worrying you, and you might not even be able to explain all of your feelings. I provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental and empathetic space for you to explore thoughts, feelings and emotions that make you unique. I believe that you will have your own solutions, so I do not offer advice but will work with you for you to gain an insight into yourself, increasing self-awareness, developing greater inner strength and furthering personal growth and development. This, in turn, supports with anxiety, depression and other issues.
It can be difficult to talk about what is worrying you, and you might not even be able to explain all of your feelings. I provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental and empathetic space for you to explore thoughts, feelings and emotions that make you unique. I believe that you will have your own solutions, so I do not offer advice but will work with you for you to gain an insight into yourself, increasing self-awareness, developing greater inner strength and furthering personal growth and development. This, in turn, supports with anxiety, depression and other issues.
Nearby Parenting Counsellors Searches for Canvey Island
- Basildon
- Benfleet
- Billericay
- Gillingham
- Hockley
- Leigh-on-Sea
- Rayleigh
- Rochford
- Southend-on-Sea
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Westcliff-on-Sea
- Wickford
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.