Parenting Counselling in Cheltenham
With teens, a parent joins for 15 minutes.
I’m an experienced CBT therapist supporting adults and teenagers (11+) who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or unsure of what’s next. I offer a structured yet flexible space where we focus on what matters most to you—whether it’s managing anxiety, low mood, ADHD, trauma, or big life decisions. My approach is compassionate and practical, helping you understand patterns, build coping tools, and feel more confident navigating daily life. Sessions are tailored to your pace and needs, with warmth, creativity, and humour to make the process feel supportive and collaborative. Whatever you’re facing, we’ll work through it together.
With teens, a parent joins for 15 minutes.
I’m an experienced CBT therapist supporting adults and teenagers (11+) who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or unsure of what’s next. I offer a structured yet flexible space where we focus on what matters most to you—whether it’s managing anxiety, low mood, ADHD, trauma, or big life decisions. My approach is compassionate and practical, helping you understand patterns, build coping tools, and feel more confident navigating daily life. Sessions are tailored to your pace and needs, with warmth, creativity, and humour to make the process feel supportive and collaborative. Whatever you’re facing, we’ll work through it together.
Am I a good parent?
I am an accredited Psychotherapist, CBT and Brainspotting Practitioner, providing help and guidance to adults, children, and teenagers. I use a variety of proven approaches and with 38 years of experience, I take great care to consider your specific needs to establish the best approach to help you with any emotional block or problem you are experiencing. My aim is to help you to achieve your goals for therapy and together we work collaboratively to achieve them. My office is situated in such a way that clients can access therapy in a private and confidential setting.
Am I a good parent?
I am an accredited Psychotherapist, CBT and Brainspotting Practitioner, providing help and guidance to adults, children, and teenagers. I use a variety of proven approaches and with 38 years of experience, I take great care to consider your specific needs to establish the best approach to help you with any emotional block or problem you are experiencing. My aim is to help you to achieve your goals for therapy and together we work collaboratively to achieve them. My office is situated in such a way that clients can access therapy in a private and confidential setting.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, grief, early parenting or simply feeling lost, you are welcome here.
No two people are the same and therapy with me will reflect that. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and attachment-based models. I also draw on trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and emotional regulation practices, adapting our work to meet your unique needs and life story.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, grief, early parenting or simply feeling lost, you are welcome here.
No two people are the same and therapy with me will reflect that. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and attachment-based models. I also draw on trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and emotional regulation practices, adapting our work to meet your unique needs and life story.
You might have a child or young person in distress; perhaps you’re battling with parenting or behaviour issues; or maybe you are an adolescent or young adult struggling to navigate life.
I work with children and young people (0-25), parents and carers. My specialist training allows me to work with difficulties throughout childhood, adolescence and young adulthood. I offer time-limited or longer-term psychotherapy based on your specific needs, I also have training in Mindfulness and CBT techniques.
You might have a child or young person in distress; perhaps you’re battling with parenting or behaviour issues; or maybe you are an adolescent or young adult struggling to navigate life.
I work with children and young people (0-25), parents and carers. My specialist training allows me to work with difficulties throughout childhood, adolescence and young adulthood. I offer time-limited or longer-term psychotherapy based on your specific needs, I also have training in Mindfulness and CBT techniques.
I support individuals coping with significant life-changing events such as serious illness, redundancy, divorce or bereavement, and also help those struggling in relationships or with parenting.
I wonder what it feels like to find yourself here, looking for some kind of support? Maybe you are struggling to 'make sense' of what you've been experiencing in your life recently? Many of my clients inhabit a crowded yet empty world, in which they cannot easily 'hear' themselves, or feel that they are not 'understood' by those around them. Perhaps you feel a little like this too? My first hope as a counsellor is that working collaboratively you will feel both heard and understood - maybe for the first time. When this happens, we begin to develop the inner resources needed to discover and engage with who we truly are.
I support individuals coping with significant life-changing events such as serious illness, redundancy, divorce or bereavement, and also help those struggling in relationships or with parenting.
I wonder what it feels like to find yourself here, looking for some kind of support? Maybe you are struggling to 'make sense' of what you've been experiencing in your life recently? Many of my clients inhabit a crowded yet empty world, in which they cannot easily 'hear' themselves, or feel that they are not 'understood' by those around them. Perhaps you feel a little like this too? My first hope as a counsellor is that working collaboratively you will feel both heard and understood - maybe for the first time. When this happens, we begin to develop the inner resources needed to discover and engage with who we truly are.
They may be a professional facing stress, a parent juggling responsibilities, or someone navigating a major life transition.
I specialise in CBT, EMDR, and tailor approaches to help with anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, and stress. With over 16 years’ experience, I offer a supportive space to explore challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll develop a personalised plan, empowering you to reach your goals, build confidence, and thrive in life.
They may be a professional facing stress, a parent juggling responsibilities, or someone navigating a major life transition.
I specialise in CBT, EMDR, and tailor approaches to help with anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, and stress. With over 16 years’ experience, I offer a supportive space to explore challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change. Together, we’ll develop a personalised plan, empowering you to reach your goals, build confidence, and thrive in life.
If you are a parent of a child / young person who has ADHD, Autism or any type of neurodivergence, you can access low cost support and Therapy via my not for profit organisation, Nurture Hub Therapy Service C
Hello, and welcome to my page. I have been qualified as a psychotherapist and supervisor for over 18 years, with previous experience in mental health and Social Work Management. I work with adults, children, adolescents and have expertise in working with family issues. I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma.
If you are a parent of a child / young person who has ADHD, Autism or any type of neurodivergence, you can access low cost support and Therapy via my not for profit organisation, Nurture Hub Therapy Service C
Hello, and welcome to my page. I have been qualified as a psychotherapist and supervisor for over 18 years, with previous experience in mental health and Social Work Management. I work with adults, children, adolescents and have expertise in working with family issues. I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma.
As a parent with neurodivergent children and with a wonderful array of neurodivergence with my wider family, I have gained insight into the joys and challenges of navigating a neurotypical world.
I am a BACP and NCPS (Acc.) Counsellor.
I have personal and professional specialist knowledge and experience around neurodivergence, especially Autism and ADHD.
Practicing over the years has allowed me to experience a variety of clients with diverse needs. This has informed a development in my practice to allow for a blend of approaches, providing an Eclectic counselling service that is bespoke to each client.
I primarily work with people aged 18+.
As a parent with neurodivergent children and with a wonderful array of neurodivergence with my wider family, I have gained insight into the joys and challenges of navigating a neurotypical world.
I am a BACP and NCPS (Acc.) Counsellor.
I have personal and professional specialist knowledge and experience around neurodivergence, especially Autism and ADHD.
Practicing over the years has allowed me to experience a variety of clients with diverse needs. This has informed a development in my practice to allow for a blend of approaches, providing an Eclectic counselling service that is bespoke to each client.
I primarily work with people aged 18+.
I have experience working with Trauma, Transgender clients, Autism and ADHD, Parent Support and School Avoidance.
As a counsellor working with Adults, Teenagers and Children, I offer a safe, confidential space where I listen and support without judgement. We will work together at your pace. I offer an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of life's difficulties and the emotions that are being experienced. We will explore what is important to you, your struggles and where you are needing help and support. Our work together moves towards making positive changes within yourself, your life and your relationships.
I have experience working with Trauma, Transgender clients, Autism and ADHD, Parent Support and School Avoidance.
As a counsellor working with Adults, Teenagers and Children, I offer a safe, confidential space where I listen and support without judgement. We will work together at your pace. I offer an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of life's difficulties and the emotions that are being experienced. We will explore what is important to you, your struggles and where you are needing help and support. Our work together moves towards making positive changes within yourself, your life and your relationships.
Relationship breakdowns, single parenting, bereavement, loss, family issues, depression, anxiety, etc
I have vast experience in counselling adults, children and young people. I was previously a Senior Counsellor and Family Worker at 'Teens in Crisis' and a School Counsellor at a local grammar school. More recently, I was the Wellbeing Lead at a boarding school, working with ages 6 - 19 years from many different backgrounds and nationalities.
Relationship breakdowns, single parenting, bereavement, loss, family issues, depression, anxiety, etc
I have vast experience in counselling adults, children and young people. I was previously a Senior Counsellor and Family Worker at 'Teens in Crisis' and a School Counsellor at a local grammar school. More recently, I was the Wellbeing Lead at a boarding school, working with ages 6 - 19 years from many different backgrounds and nationalities.
Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs around and there is never a shortage of confusing opinions about how to do it, but it can be hard to ask for help.
You may have a child struggling with being at school, or perhaps you find yourself constantly at loggerheads with them. Perhaps they can't sleep, or don't want to get up in the morning, they might feel lonely, or misunderstood, criticised, or attacked . You may have tried every strategy you can find, to persuade your child to eat, or listen, or simply follow instructions. We all believe that childhood should be a time of simple happiness, but in fact this is a time of enormous developmental challenge, and many things can make it hard for children and adolescents to tread the path towards a resilient, positive, independent adulthood.
Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs around and there is never a shortage of confusing opinions about how to do it, but it can be hard to ask for help.
You may have a child struggling with being at school, or perhaps you find yourself constantly at loggerheads with them. Perhaps they can't sleep, or don't want to get up in the morning, they might feel lonely, or misunderstood, criticised, or attacked . You may have tried every strategy you can find, to persuade your child to eat, or listen, or simply follow instructions. We all believe that childhood should be a time of simple happiness, but in fact this is a time of enormous developmental challenge, and many things can make it hard for children and adolescents to tread the path towards a resilient, positive, independent adulthood.
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!
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?
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world and still isn't recognised enough for that.
I offer personalised packages for different age groups consisting of: -Art/Play Therapy for 12 years and under.
-Adolescents & Young People, i offer Online Counselling & EFT.
- Parent therapy both dyadically & individually, as well as parent-child therapy. All dyadic work needs to be face to face.
Walking therapy is offered for 16+ and Parents on a Friday.
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world and still isn't recognised enough for that.
I offer personalised packages for different age groups consisting of: -Art/Play Therapy for 12 years and under.
-Adolescents & Young People, i offer Online Counselling & EFT.
- Parent therapy both dyadically & individually, as well as parent-child therapy. All dyadic work needs to be face to face.
Walking therapy is offered for 16+ and Parents on a Friday.
I am an integrative counsellor and relational psychotherapist working with both individuals and couples. I believe deeply in our resilience as human beings, and our ability to heal in the right environment with the right support. I focus on collaborating with my clients, empowering them, ensuring they always feel safe. I hold in mind and draw upon different theories depending on what I feel would benefit each individual client. Please see my website for more info about how I work. I am currently in my final year of a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Minster Centre in London.
I am an integrative counsellor and relational psychotherapist working with both individuals and couples. I believe deeply in our resilience as human beings, and our ability to heal in the right environment with the right support. I focus on collaborating with my clients, empowering them, ensuring they always feel safe. I hold in mind and draw upon different theories depending on what I feel would benefit each individual client. Please see my website for more info about how I work. I am currently in my final year of a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Minster Centre in London.
When life derails, it can feel like you're drowning in shadows—numb, exhausted, silently screaming for change. The world moves on, but inside, something aches for stillness, for truth, for relief. This isn’t about quick fixes or toxic positivity. It’s about meeting yourself honestly right where you are.
Not to fix you but to free you. Within the discomfort lies the doorway to clarity, meaning, and renewal. Together, we’ll explore the weight you carry, gently loosen its grip, and uncover the parts of you that are still alive, still reaching for something more. Reach out if you’re ready to feel again - to reclaim purpose and power.
When life derails, it can feel like you're drowning in shadows—numb, exhausted, silently screaming for change. The world moves on, but inside, something aches for stillness, for truth, for relief. This isn’t about quick fixes or toxic positivity. It’s about meeting yourself honestly right where you are.
Not to fix you but to free you. Within the discomfort lies the doorway to clarity, meaning, and renewal. Together, we’ll explore the weight you carry, gently loosen its grip, and uncover the parts of you that are still alive, still reaching for something more. Reach out if you’re ready to feel again - to reclaim purpose and power.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of mental health and emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, chronic illness, self harm, trauma and abuse. I also have a deep interest in and experience of working with neurodivergent clients. I have supported many individuals to understand how neurodivergency impacts them.
I have worked with clients with a wide range of mental health and emotional difficulties including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, chronic illness, self harm, trauma and abuse. I also have a deep interest in and experience of working with neurodivergent clients. I have supported many individuals to understand how neurodivergency impacts them.
I am an experienced counsellor PROVIDING THERAPY IN THE OUTDOORS. Sometimes we want to talk but sitting in a counselling room might not feel like the right space for you. WALKING WHILST TALKING might just give you the space and freedom to begin to understand some uncomfortable feelings and past experiences in the safe hands of myself within nature. Being in nature will help you to learn how to resource yourself whilst processing the past giving you a clearer feel of the future. You may feel anxious or depressed, struggling with relationships. I work from Pittville Park, The Cotswolds and Crickley Hill. I also do home visits.
I am an experienced counsellor PROVIDING THERAPY IN THE OUTDOORS. Sometimes we want to talk but sitting in a counselling room might not feel like the right space for you. WALKING WHILST TALKING might just give you the space and freedom to begin to understand some uncomfortable feelings and past experiences in the safe hands of myself within nature. Being in nature will help you to learn how to resource yourself whilst processing the past giving you a clearer feel of the future. You may feel anxious or depressed, struggling with relationships. I work from Pittville Park, The Cotswolds and Crickley Hill. I also do home visits.
I have a face to face and online counselling practice based in Cheltenham and Gloucester, offering warm and accepting therapy for adults and children. Having a non-judgmental and safe space will give you the opportunity to explore whatever you may be struggling with.
I have a face to face and online counselling practice based in Cheltenham and Gloucester, offering warm and accepting therapy for adults and children. Having a non-judgmental and safe space will give you the opportunity to explore whatever you may be struggling with.
I work with adults, children and young people who want to be able to explore their feelings and their thoughts in a safe place. Have you been struggling with feelings that are overwhelming? Maybe you know what is bothering you and you would like to explore the past and how it is affecting your present situation? Sometimes we just don’t know why we are experiencing anxiety/ depression or why each day is such a struggle. Maybe you are experiencing difficulties in your relationships? I am here to offer you a guiding hand to enable you to explore in a space that is full of love and understanding and not judgemental.
I work with adults, children and young people who want to be able to explore their feelings and their thoughts in a safe place. Have you been struggling with feelings that are overwhelming? Maybe you know what is bothering you and you would like to explore the past and how it is affecting your present situation? Sometimes we just don’t know why we are experiencing anxiety/ depression or why each day is such a struggle. Maybe you are experiencing difficulties in your relationships? I am here to offer you a guiding hand to enable you to explore in a space that is full of love and understanding and not judgemental.
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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.