Parenting Counselling in Cricklade

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Amanda Golley
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We all go through periods in our life where we feel sad, anxious or overwhelmed by our difficulties and struggle to find a way forward. Perhaps you are going through a life transition, relationship breakdown or feeling stuck and lost as to how to make changes? Often these feelings can be linked to experiences from our childhood. Unlocking this can help make sense of what we are experiencing in the present. I can help you move forward by giving space and support to work through these feelings, make links and look at any challenges you face from a different perspective.
We all go through periods in our life where we feel sad, anxious or overwhelmed by our difficulties and struggle to find a way forward. Perhaps you are going through a life transition, relationship breakdown or feeling stuck and lost as to how to make changes? Often these feelings can be linked to experiences from our childhood. Unlocking this can help make sense of what we are experiencing in the present. I can help you move forward by giving space and support to work through these feelings, make links and look at any challenges you face from a different perspective.
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Victoria Alexandra Pook
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
A successful counseling relationship is established through the creation of an authentic and confidential space between the client and therapist. This space serves as a safe haven where you can openly discuss your challenges, concerns, anxieties, frustrations, and emotional struggles. Within this environment, you will encounter a non-judgmental and empathetic atmosphere that allows for reflection on the issues that have led you to seek counseling.
A successful counseling relationship is established through the creation of an authentic and confidential space between the client and therapist. This space serves as a safe haven where you can openly discuss your challenges, concerns, anxieties, frustrations, and emotional struggles. Within this environment, you will encounter a non-judgmental and empathetic atmosphere that allows for reflection on the issues that have led you to seek counseling.
01793 378002 View 01793 378002
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Bruce Rolls
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with clients over 12, their parents, and you if you are facing difficulties with relationships.
Therapy can provide a place of honesty for all the battles in our heads, from medical diagnoses, past trauma, sexual desire, issues of gender, to everyday compulsive/negative thinking. Understanding our experience in a rapidly changing environment, whilst surrounded by limitless information that offers such contradictory explanations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Finding, and maintaining, personal meaning amongst so much uncertainty is a struggle. You needn't face it alone. Therapy reduces anxiety and deepens our understanding. Together we strive to create personal harmony between your internal needs and those external demands..
I work with clients over 12, their parents, and you if you are facing difficulties with relationships.
Therapy can provide a place of honesty for all the battles in our heads, from medical diagnoses, past trauma, sexual desire, issues of gender, to everyday compulsive/negative thinking. Understanding our experience in a rapidly changing environment, whilst surrounded by limitless information that offers such contradictory explanations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Finding, and maintaining, personal meaning amongst so much uncertainty is a struggle. You needn't face it alone. Therapy reduces anxiety and deepens our understanding. Together we strive to create personal harmony between your internal needs and those external demands..
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Tessa Kate Spackman
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life presents us with many challenges, and I'm here to support you through whatever you're facing. Through my experience, I've supported people through anxiety, depression, and various forms of addiction. I've supported those dealing with trauma, loss, and relationship difficulties. I also bring extensive experience in supporting those affected by domestic abuse, and working with neurodiverse clients. Whatever you're struggling with—whether it's something I've mentioned or not—please reach out for an initial conversation. Together we can explore whether I'm the right person to support you on your journey.
Life presents us with many challenges, and I'm here to support you through whatever you're facing. Through my experience, I've supported people through anxiety, depression, and various forms of addiction. I've supported those dealing with trauma, loss, and relationship difficulties. I also bring extensive experience in supporting those affected by domestic abuse, and working with neurodiverse clients. Whatever you're struggling with—whether it's something I've mentioned or not—please reach out for an initial conversation. Together we can explore whether I'm the right person to support you on your journey.
01793 569793 View 01793 569793
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WestCottageCounselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
As a BACP-registered counsellor, I work in a person-centred way, which means you are at the heart of the process. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I am here to walk alongside you, offering empathy, understanding, and support as you navigate life’s challenges. I have experience supporting young adults and adults with a range of issues, incl uding anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and general feelings of being stuck. Together, we will work at your own pace, focusing on your unique needs, values, and goals. My aim is to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect.
As a BACP-registered counsellor, I work in a person-centred way, which means you are at the heart of the process. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I am here to walk alongside you, offering empathy, understanding, and support as you navigate life’s challenges. I have experience supporting young adults and adults with a range of issues, incl uding anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and general feelings of being stuck. Together, we will work at your own pace, focusing on your unique needs, values, and goals. My aim is to create a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect.
01793 569292 View 01793 569292
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Teresa Udell Trauma Counsellor
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
There are times when we all need help in understanding the world around us and I can assist you to see things more clearly. My aim is to help you towards the realisation that you are able to make the best decisions for yourself, to enable you to cope in your day to day life. In my practice, I have helped clients overcome trauma, depression, and anxiety.
There are times when we all need help in understanding the world around us and I can assist you to see things more clearly. My aim is to help you towards the realisation that you are able to make the best decisions for yourself, to enable you to cope in your day to day life. In my practice, I have helped clients overcome trauma, depression, and anxiety.
07481 342670 View 07481 342670

More Therapists Nearby

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Natilie Cocker
Counsellor, MBACP
Alongside this, I support worried parents by empowering them to change the dynamics of their family in order to redress the balance and bring about harmony once again.
I use traditional methods of therapy such as counselling and play therapy as well cutting edge research based sound healing called the Safe and Sound Protocol alongside Energy Alignment which has proved invaluable in my own personal development.
Alongside this, I support worried parents by empowering them to change the dynamics of their family in order to redress the balance and bring about harmony once again.
I use traditional methods of therapy such as counselling and play therapy as well cutting edge research based sound healing called the Safe and Sound Protocol alongside Energy Alignment which has proved invaluable in my own personal development.
01865 638552 View 01865 638552
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Lyr Weltsman
Counsellor, MA
Online Only
You are getting easily frustrated and overwhelmed as a parent.
You have a safe space to process and debrief; and gain techniques and tools to look after your mental health and cope with challenges in yours and your child's daily life. You may need advice or support outside of session time; you are gaining an understanding helping hand with feedback and after sessions and communication whenever you need.
You are getting easily frustrated and overwhelmed as a parent.
You have a safe space to process and debrief; and gain techniques and tools to look after your mental health and cope with challenges in yours and your child's daily life. You may need advice or support outside of session time; you are gaining an understanding helping hand with feedback and after sessions and communication whenever you need.
020 3910 4619 View 020 3910 4619
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Balbina Garza Delgado
Psychotherapist, MSc, ACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about early intervention, whether this is working directly with children, offering parent-infant therapy or working directly with parents.
If you are looking to uncover the roots of your child’s distress and support them in finding healthier ways to cope and communicate a therapeutic space can be beneficial. Having trained at UCL/Anna Freud Centre and as a member of the Association of Child Psychotherapists and the British Psychotherapy Foundation, I bring extensive experience from CAMHS, private practice, and fostering services, including work with trauma and complex needs when helping families understand and manage their children’s emotions and behaviour.
I am passionate about early intervention, whether this is working directly with children, offering parent-infant therapy or working directly with parents.
If you are looking to uncover the roots of your child’s distress and support them in finding healthier ways to cope and communicate a therapeutic space can be beneficial. Having trained at UCL/Anna Freud Centre and as a member of the Association of Child Psychotherapists and the British Psychotherapy Foundation, I bring extensive experience from CAMHS, private practice, and fostering services, including work with trauma and complex needs when helping families understand and manage their children’s emotions and behaviour.
01480 270949 View 01480 270949
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Helen Pearce
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Stroud GL5
I am a 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 a 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.
01453 703523 View 01453 703523
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Dr Natalie Cook
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
- Support during pregnancy and in preparation for birth - Support after your baby has been born, including following birth trauma - Support during and after your baby’s NICU admission - Parenting support for toddlers and pre-schoolers, enabling you to gain confidence, reduce stress, and foster a stronger, more positive connection with your child
As a Clinical Psychologist and mother of two young children, I understand that the journey into parenthood can be a complex and emotional experience. Whether you’re expecting a child, adjusting to life with a new baby, or facing the unique stresses of having a baby in NICU, you don’t have to go through it alone. I offer specialist assessment and therapy to support you during the life-changing transition of parenthood. My specialist areas of interest include:
- Support during pregnancy and in preparation for birth - Support after your baby has been born, including following birth trauma - Support during and after your baby’s NICU admission - Parenting support for toddlers and pre-schoolers, enabling you to gain confidence, reduce stress, and foster a stronger, more positive connection with your child
As a Clinical Psychologist and mother of two young children, I understand that the journey into parenthood can be a complex and emotional experience. Whether you’re expecting a child, adjusting to life with a new baby, or facing the unique stresses of having a baby in NICU, you don’t have to go through it alone. I offer specialist assessment and therapy to support you during the life-changing transition of parenthood. My specialist areas of interest include:
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Saskia Penrose-van Beers
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
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.
015242 36646 View 015242 36646
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Helen Johnson Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
Throughout our lives we are faced with many challenges, experiences and emotions which might lead us to seek counselling. Feelings of confusion, fear, loss, sadness, anger, despair, anxiety, low self-esteem, frustration can sometimes become overwhelming; as can the complexities of family life, work and relationships. I provide therapeutic services to individuals, couples and have significant experience working therapeutically with children, young people and their families. I work in comfortable and safe surroundings where clients can relax and focus on their feelings.
Throughout our lives we are faced with many challenges, experiences and emotions which might lead us to seek counselling. Feelings of confusion, fear, loss, sadness, anger, despair, anxiety, low self-esteem, frustration can sometimes become overwhelming; as can the complexities of family life, work and relationships. I provide therapeutic services to individuals, couples and have significant experience working therapeutically with children, young people and their families. I work in comfortable and safe surroundings where clients can relax and focus on their feelings.
01691 888102 View 01691 888102
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Jennifer Potter
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
With 25 years in the NHS, supporting life's full spectrum, I've worked in diverse settings: community, hospice, public health, and college, including pregnancy, parenting and Perinatal MH.
Hi I am here to help when life feels heavy and connection seems out of reach. Healing from past experiences and building secure connections is possible. I offer a trauma-informed approach to counselling, specialising in attachment and childhood trauma, to support individuals 16yr and above experiencing anxiety, stress, navigating ADHD, Autism (Neurodiversity) and emotional overwhelm, particularly those navigating parenthood or significant life transitions. Together, we'll explore your emotions, find clarity, and build the resilience you need to thrive.
With 25 years in the NHS, supporting life's full spectrum, I've worked in diverse settings: community, hospice, public health, and college, including pregnancy, parenting and Perinatal MH.
Hi I am here to help when life feels heavy and connection seems out of reach. Healing from past experiences and building secure connections is possible. I offer a trauma-informed approach to counselling, specialising in attachment and childhood trauma, to support individuals 16yr and above experiencing anxiety, stress, navigating ADHD, Autism (Neurodiversity) and emotional overwhelm, particularly those navigating parenthood or significant life transitions. Together, we'll explore your emotions, find clarity, and build the resilience you need to thrive.
01256 438374 View 01256 438374
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Flo Atkins
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN3
You don't have to face life's challenges alone, I offer compassionate personalised therapy in a safe and welcoming space supporting individuals, couples and parents through times of emotional difficulty, trauma and transition.
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 don't have to face life's challenges alone, I offer compassionate personalised therapy in a safe and welcoming space supporting individuals, couples and parents through times of emotional difficulty, trauma and transition.
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.
01793 569374 View 01793 569374
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Lorena Dolan-Chandler
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
020 4538 4402 View 020 4538 4402
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Franeen McDonald
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
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.
01452 941705 View 01452 941705
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Mirella Fox
Counsellor, GMBPsS
Serves Area
Do you feel lost or overwhelmed sometimes? Feel like you have nobody to talk to? You may feel unloved, unheard and ignored. It may feel like you are not good enough. We all deserve somebody to talk to in these darker days and I can offer you a safe, confidential and nurturing space to help you with this journey. Together we can explore any challenges you may be facing, allowing you to make positive changes in your life. Check out testimonials on my website to see how I have helped others and how I may be able to help you too. I have helped clients to work on their grief, anxiety, depression or just to listen to them.
Do you feel lost or overwhelmed sometimes? Feel like you have nobody to talk to? You may feel unloved, unheard and ignored. It may feel like you are not good enough. We all deserve somebody to talk to in these darker days and I can offer you a safe, confidential and nurturing space to help you with this journey. Together we can explore any challenges you may be facing, allowing you to make positive changes in your life. Check out testimonials on my website to see how I have helped others and how I may be able to help you too. I have helped clients to work on their grief, anxiety, depression or just to listen to them.
01844 393771 View 01844 393771
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Helen Downing
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you a parent or carer looking for support for the child in your care?
Sandplay is a gentle and surprisingly powerful invitation to self-discovery, as well as a safe and contained way to work through difficult past experiences, including grief and trauma. I am experienced in working with foster and adoptive families and care-experienced children and young people.
Are you a parent or carer looking for support for the child in your care?
Sandplay is a gentle and surprisingly powerful invitation to self-discovery, as well as a safe and contained way to work through difficult past experiences, including grief and trauma. I am experienced in working with foster and adoptive families and care-experienced children and young people.
0117 456 5018 View 0117 456 5018
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Clementine Hancox
Counsellor, BACP
You may be generally finding life difficult, or struggling to cope with a particular situation. I offer a warm & confidential space in which you can talk freely & openly, and to think about how you can move forward with some clarity. I work in a gentle, curious way, taking time to think with you about what is feeling difficult. I offer support for a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and loss. I have particular experience working with family difficulties, helping you navigate complex dynamics and explore the impact of relationships on your emotional wellbeing.
You may be generally finding life difficult, or struggling to cope with a particular situation. I offer a warm & confidential space in which you can talk freely & openly, and to think about how you can move forward with some clarity. I work in a gentle, curious way, taking time to think with you about what is feeling difficult. I offer support for a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and loss. I have particular experience working with family difficulties, helping you navigate complex dynamics and explore the impact of relationships on your emotional wellbeing.
01386 570946 View 01386 570946
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.