Parenting Counselling in Chorleywood

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Rachel Mistri
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Do you feel alone and misunderstood? Do you feel there is no one you can talk to who will keep your confidence and understand how you are feeling? If you make the decision to come and see me, I will offer you a safe, confidential and supportive environment where you can speak freely and where you will be listened to without judgement. An environment where you can be yourself and where you don't have to pretend that everything is OK. Making the decision to come for a counselling session is the first positive step in improving your mental health.
Do you feel alone and misunderstood? Do you feel there is no one you can talk to who will keep your confidence and understand how you are feeling? If you make the decision to come and see me, I will offer you a safe, confidential and supportive environment where you can speak freely and where you will be listened to without judgement. An environment where you can be yourself and where you don't have to pretend that everything is OK. Making the decision to come for a counselling session is the first positive step in improving your mental health.
07480 537308 View 07480 537308
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Jo Derry
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am an experienced counsellor/psychotherapist. I consider it of utmost importance that we build a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship within which you can feel safe and trusting enough to discuss and explore whatever is going on for you. I am here to listen and will not judge what you have to say. I'm here to help you feel better by making sense of the things that you think and feel and to empower you to make your own choices about how you move forward in your life. You can trust that I will act in your best interests at all times and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
I am an experienced counsellor/psychotherapist. I consider it of utmost importance that we build a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship within which you can feel safe and trusting enough to discuss and explore whatever is going on for you. I am here to listen and will not judge what you have to say. I'm here to help you feel better by making sense of the things that you think and feel and to empower you to make your own choices about how you move forward in your life. You can trust that I will act in your best interests at all times and adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
01923 750844 View 01923 750844
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Alison Taylor
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
People often seek therapy because they are feeling overwhelmed or are experiencing some kind of emotional pain. Issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, low self esteem, low self confidence or anger are often the symptoms of past traumas and experiences. I offer an opportunity to identify and overcome these, or other difficult feelings you may be experiencing.
People often seek therapy because they are feeling overwhelmed or are experiencing some kind of emotional pain. Issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, low self esteem, low self confidence or anger are often the symptoms of past traumas and experiences. I offer an opportunity to identify and overcome these, or other difficult feelings you may be experiencing.
01923 961247 View 01923 961247
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Bhumika Shah
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
Hi, I’m Bhumika, I am an experienced CBT & EMDR psychotherapist. I offer a compassionate approach in guiding you through your treatment and supporting you on your journey to alleviating your symptoms. I aim to support you to lead a life more in line with what you value. I have experience in treating a range of common mental health difficulties including depression, low self-esteem, pre & postnatal depression, OCD, PTSD, birth trauma, social anxiety, health anxiety, phobia’s. CBT and EMDR are evidence based, NICE approved approaches with potential for long-lasting changes
Hi, I’m Bhumika, I am an experienced CBT & EMDR psychotherapist. I offer a compassionate approach in guiding you through your treatment and supporting you on your journey to alleviating your symptoms. I aim to support you to lead a life more in line with what you value. I have experience in treating a range of common mental health difficulties including depression, low self-esteem, pre & postnatal depression, OCD, PTSD, birth trauma, social anxiety, health anxiety, phobia’s. CBT and EMDR are evidence based, NICE approved approaches with potential for long-lasting changes
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Paule Bhatowa
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Life is a journey of highs and lows. Are you going through a particularly difficult time in your life? Do you feel isolated? Not sure where to turn? Perhaps you feel anxious, depressed, or out of control? Or maybe you simply long to be heard, supported, and truly seen. I offer a safe, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. We can work through what is going on for you and find a way to move forward together, exploring strategies and tools along the way that can help you make that shift you are seeking. I believe in ‘stronger together.’ Together, we can get through many things.
Life is a journey of highs and lows. Are you going through a particularly difficult time in your life? Do you feel isolated? Not sure where to turn? Perhaps you feel anxious, depressed, or out of control? Or maybe you simply long to be heard, supported, and truly seen. I offer a safe, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. We can work through what is going on for you and find a way to move forward together, exploring strategies and tools along the way that can help you make that shift you are seeking. I believe in ‘stronger together.’ Together, we can get through many things.
01923 961390 View 01923 961390
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Anna Butcher
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I practise from a psychodynamic perspective which has its roots in psychoanalysis, the founding approach to talking therapy. This means I am interested in helping people to be curious about themselves, to understand why they might think, feel or behave in certain ways which are often unconscious, and to understand where these patterns might come from. This involves you and I building up a trusting relationship that would enable you to bring anything (thoughts feelings, fantasies), however unusual or nonsensical, you want to talk about with me.
I practise from a psychodynamic perspective which has its roots in psychoanalysis, the founding approach to talking therapy. This means I am interested in helping people to be curious about themselves, to understand why they might think, feel or behave in certain ways which are often unconscious, and to understand where these patterns might come from. This involves you and I building up a trusting relationship that would enable you to bring anything (thoughts feelings, fantasies), however unusual or nonsensical, you want to talk about with me.
07723 558679 View 07723 558679
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Natalie Satur
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a Counsellor, I am committed to supporting adults, young people, and families as they navigate life’s challenges and work towards more fulfilling and connected lives, with a particular focus on adoption, attachment, and psychosexual wellbeing. I am passionate about helping people strengthen relationships, develop deeper self-awareness, and explore their authentic selves emotionally, psychologically, physically, and sexually within a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment.
As a Counsellor, I am committed to supporting adults, young people, and families as they navigate life’s challenges and work towards more fulfilling and connected lives, with a particular focus on adoption, attachment, and psychosexual wellbeing. I am passionate about helping people strengthen relationships, develop deeper self-awareness, and explore their authentic selves emotionally, psychologically, physically, and sexually within a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment.
01923 961587 View 01923 961587

More Therapists Nearby

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Elizabeth Halina Thomson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
London W13
I provide a safe and confidential space to explore what you may be going through or if you feel that a change is needed. Feeling stuck or low in life can be a struggle, we can 'talk' about your journey together to provide clarity, and resilience you need to take the first step forward.
I provide a safe and confidential space to explore what you may be going through or if you feel that a change is needed. Feeling stuck or low in life can be a struggle, we can 'talk' about your journey together to provide clarity, and resilience you need to take the first step forward.
020 3349 2516 View 020 3349 2516
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Mish Cromer
Counsellor, MBACP
London NW5
Waitlist for new clients
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.
020 3950 0946 View 020 3950 0946
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CJ Therapies
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, BACP
Barnet EN5
I provide emotional support for Children, Young People and Parents.
Services I provide - •Child Creative Therapy (4- 11) •Teen Therapy (12-18) • Parent Therapy •Child & Parent Therapy. • Parent Workshops
I provide emotional support for Children, Young People and Parents.
Services I provide - •Child Creative Therapy (4- 11) •Teen Therapy (12-18) • Parent Therapy •Child & Parent Therapy. • Parent Workshops
07479 276687 View 07479 276687
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Javaneh Pirzadamoli
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
London NW11
I work closely with parents and caregivers to help strengthen relationships, improve communication and create healthier family dynamics.
Hi, I’m Javaneh — a child, adolescent, and young adult psychotherapist. I support clients with a range of difficulties, including various forms of anxiety (health anxiety, social anxiety, panic) self harm, low self-esteem, and trauma. My approach is warm and relational. I believe in creating a safe, containing space where my clients can make sense of their difficult feelings and begin to feel more connected to themselves. With over 10 years of experience working across schools, therapy organisations, and private practice, I bring both depth of training and an understanding of the real-life challenges young people face.
I work closely with parents and caregivers to help strengthen relationships, improve communication and create healthier family dynamics.
Hi, I’m Javaneh — a child, adolescent, and young adult psychotherapist. I support clients with a range of difficulties, including various forms of anxiety (health anxiety, social anxiety, panic) self harm, low self-esteem, and trauma. My approach is warm and relational. I believe in creating a safe, containing space where my clients can make sense of their difficult feelings and begin to feel more connected to themselves. With over 10 years of experience working across schools, therapy organisations, and private practice, I bring both depth of training and an understanding of the real-life challenges young people face.
020 3988 4300 View 020 3988 4300
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Eujenny Isaac-George
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
London E2
I work with relational issues including poor communication, lack of trust, parenting, caregiving , life transition, and health issues.
I provide a collaborative, empathic and trauma-informed space to individuals, couples and families to explore how relationships, life events and cultural contexts shape well being. We will work collaboratively to enable you to recognise your strengths and appreciate your unique and authentic self to enable you to meet and work through the challenges.
I work with relational issues including poor communication, lack of trust, parenting, caregiving , life transition, and health issues.
I provide a collaborative, empathic and trauma-informed space to individuals, couples and families to explore how relationships, life events and cultural contexts shape well being. We will work collaboratively to enable you to recognise your strengths and appreciate your unique and authentic self to enable you to meet and work through the challenges.
020 4538 4658 View 020 4538 4658
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Agnieszka Sitko
Counsellor, MBACP
When life gets tough having someone who listens and assists you through the difficult feelings and challenges can enable you to understand what is happening and help you to move forward. Whether you have specific goals, or just need a safe space to talk, let’s explore if therapy may be beneficial. People often come to therapy after grappling with their problems or difficulties for a while and often on their own. Relationship problems, traumas or personal dilemmas are very common in today’s busy world. You do not need to suffer in silence. Talking to a trained therapist may be the first important step towards a more meaningful life.
When life gets tough having someone who listens and assists you through the difficult feelings and challenges can enable you to understand what is happening and help you to move forward. Whether you have specific goals, or just need a safe space to talk, let’s explore if therapy may be beneficial. People often come to therapy after grappling with their problems or difficulties for a while and often on their own. Relationship problems, traumas or personal dilemmas are very common in today’s busy world. You do not need to suffer in silence. Talking to a trained therapist may be the first important step towards a more meaningful life.
020 3958 4145 View 020 3958 4145
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Serena Fianco
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
London W8
My approach to therapy is existential-phenomenological, but my training is integrative and I draw on psychodynamic and person-centred models of therapy as well as CBT whenever I feel they may be helpful to my clients. I gained my MA in Psychotherapy at Regent’s University’s School of Psychotherapy & Counselling Psychology in London where I wrote a dissertation on the experience of regret as a catalyst for change. I have and Advanced Diploma in Existential Psychotherapy and existential philosophy tends to influence the way I look at the world. I am bilingual and practice in English and Italian.
My approach to therapy is existential-phenomenological, but my training is integrative and I draw on psychodynamic and person-centred models of therapy as well as CBT whenever I feel they may be helpful to my clients. I gained my MA in Psychotherapy at Regent’s University’s School of Psychotherapy & Counselling Psychology in London where I wrote a dissertation on the experience of regret as a catalyst for change. I have and Advanced Diploma in Existential Psychotherapy and existential philosophy tends to influence the way I look at the world. I am bilingual and practice in English and Italian.
020 8106 2119 View 020 8106 2119
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Patsy Ryz
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
London N3
I am an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and a Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with over 20 years’ experience of work in the NHS, Voluntary Sector and Private Practice. I am part of the MA teaching staff at Tavistock Relationships where, as a Visiting Clinician, I have been involved in the Parenting Together and Parents in Dispute Services, undertaken assessments and supervision. In my Private Practice I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to parents, couples or individuals wanting help with their relationships.
I am an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and a Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with over 20 years’ experience of work in the NHS, Voluntary Sector and Private Practice. I am part of the MA teaching staff at Tavistock Relationships where, as a Visiting Clinician, I have been involved in the Parenting Together and Parents in Dispute Services, undertaken assessments and supervision. In my Private Practice I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to parents, couples or individuals wanting help with their relationships.
020 3389 7084 View 020 3389 7084
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Helen Taylor
Counsellor, MBACP
I support adults, children and young people when they are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or confused by their experiences and emotions, to help discover a sense of relief, ease and hopefulness about the future. My compassionate approach engages curiosity, imagination and playfulness to untangle conflicts and gain fresh perspective on self, issues and relationships.
I support adults, children and young people when they are feeling stuck, overwhelmed or confused by their experiences and emotions, to help discover a sense of relief, ease and hopefulness about the future. My compassionate approach engages curiosity, imagination and playfulness to untangle conflicts and gain fresh perspective on self, issues and relationships.
020 4538 5406 View 020 4538 5406
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Marigemma Rocco
Psychotherapist, ACP
London E18
It is hard to see our children struggle or to acknowledge our struggles as parents.
Young children communicate their feelings through play, and the way they relate to adults. Understanding their communication and acknowledging their feelings is a way of making sense of how this might affect their wellbeing and specific difficulties. With adolescents and parents talking about their struggles will give an opportunity to feel understood.
It is hard to see our children struggle or to acknowledge our struggles as parents.
Young children communicate their feelings through play, and the way they relate to adults. Understanding their communication and acknowledging their feelings is a way of making sense of how this might affect their wellbeing and specific difficulties. With adolescents and parents talking about their struggles will give an opportunity to feel understood.
020 4538 0015 View 020 4538 0015
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Regulate Collective
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello, I am Derellanne (she/her) Whether you're a young person trying to make sense of the world, a parent navigating family challenges, or an adult looking to reconnect with your sense of self, I welcome you to get in touch.
Sessions are shaped by your pace and your goals, I use a blend of talking therapy, coaching techniques, and creative tools depending on what feels right for you. I aim to offer a space where you or your child can show up without pressure or judgement and explore what’s going on beneath the surface and my experience allows me to tailor my approach.
Hello, I am Derellanne (she/her) Whether you're a young person trying to make sense of the world, a parent navigating family challenges, or an adult looking to reconnect with your sense of self, I welcome you to get in touch.
Sessions are shaped by your pace and your goals, I use a blend of talking therapy, coaching techniques, and creative tools depending on what feels right for you. I aim to offer a space where you or your child can show up without pressure or judgement and explore what’s going on beneath the surface and my experience allows me to tailor my approach.
01903 497420 View 01903 497420
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Aariya Rae
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
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.
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Wendy Leverett Wilson
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi my name is Wendy and I understand it can be difficult to approach someone for support especially if you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions . We all face challenges in life, some of which we can easily manage while others we find ourselves struggling with and needing greater support. No matter what difficulties you are having or how large or small it feels, I can offer you the time and place for you to explore your feelings and emotions, to find acceptance and understanding in a trusted relationship. At a pace to suit you we can work together in making the changes in your life that can help you feel more in control and at ease
Hi my name is Wendy and I understand it can be difficult to approach someone for support especially if you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions . We all face challenges in life, some of which we can easily manage while others we find ourselves struggling with and needing greater support. No matter what difficulties you are having or how large or small it feels, I can offer you the time and place for you to explore your feelings and emotions, to find acceptance and understanding in a trusted relationship. At a pace to suit you we can work together in making the changes in your life that can help you feel more in control and at ease
07588 731677 View 07588 731677
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.