Parenting Counselling in Dereham

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Clarissa Smith
Psychotherapist, PTUK Accred
Dereham NR19
I hold additional accreditation in Post-Adoption Therapy for Children and Young People, AutPlay Therapy, Child Parent Relationship Therapy, Multi-Modal Attachment Therapy, Sandstory Therapy.
Playful Nurture exists to support children in need, be they struggling with social, emotional or behavioural issues. I am committed to co-creating meaningful and safe strategies with children and young people that will enable them to move forward in their life journey in such a way that they can identify, value and use their strengths to work with their difficulties. I am delighted to also share that I was awarded the role of Ambassador for Play Therapy by PTUK.
I hold additional accreditation in Post-Adoption Therapy for Children and Young People, AutPlay Therapy, Child Parent Relationship Therapy, Multi-Modal Attachment Therapy, Sandstory Therapy.
Playful Nurture exists to support children in need, be they struggling with social, emotional or behavioural issues. I am committed to co-creating meaningful and safe strategies with children and young people that will enable them to move forward in their life journey in such a way that they can identify, value and use their strengths to work with their difficulties. I am delighted to also share that I was awarded the role of Ambassador for Play Therapy by PTUK.
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Louise Coe
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Seeking help can feel quite daunting, send me an email and we can have a free consultation over the telephone. I offer pluralistic counselling, which means I can use Person Centered, Psychodynamic and CBT approaches. Dealing with a range of issues whether it is stress, anxiety, depression or trauma, abuse or grief, talking therapy can help. I have experience working with Domestic Abuse, grief, anxiety and depression. I look forward to offering you a safe space to be heard in a non judgmental and compassionate manner.
Seeking help can feel quite daunting, send me an email and we can have a free consultation over the telephone. I offer pluralistic counselling, which means I can use Person Centered, Psychodynamic and CBT approaches. Dealing with a range of issues whether it is stress, anxiety, depression or trauma, abuse or grief, talking therapy can help. I have experience working with Domestic Abuse, grief, anxiety and depression. I look forward to offering you a safe space to be heard in a non judgmental and compassionate manner.
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Suzanne Laura Pearson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
Life can sometimes be challenging and at times we all need support with our emotional well-being, and therapy can help you feel less anxious and more in control. I bring warmth and empathy along with a sense of humour providing a non-judgemental and confidential environment to be there for you.
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Michael Broad
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
My aim is to help my clients live more fulfilling and positive lives. I offer a safe space where they can share their problems and receive support. Clients are met with warmth, acceptance and positivity, and their challenges are listened to and properly understood. I offer both individual and couples counselling. With individual clients, we will work to understand the origins of current challenges – like anxiety, negative thinking and depression – and develop better coping mechanisms. With relationship counselling, I help the couple to reconnect and build a stronger, healthier and sustainable relationship.
My aim is to help my clients live more fulfilling and positive lives. I offer a safe space where they can share their problems and receive support. Clients are met with warmth, acceptance and positivity, and their challenges are listened to and properly understood. I offer both individual and couples counselling. With individual clients, we will work to understand the origins of current challenges – like anxiety, negative thinking and depression – and develop better coping mechanisms. With relationship counselling, I help the couple to reconnect and build a stronger, healthier and sustainable relationship.
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Maureen Pettican
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Thank you for stopping here. If you're searching for support, you've already taken the first step. I'm a Norwich-based counsellor, BACP member, Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society, and final year doctoral student in Counselling Psychology. I specialise in trauma, complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety. I'll listen, walk alongside you, and help you find your way through. That first enquiry is not as daunting as it feels — take a breath and reach out, or go to my website to find out more.
Thank you for stopping here. If you're searching for support, you've already taken the first step. I'm a Norwich-based counsellor, BACP member, Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society, and final year doctoral student in Counselling Psychology. I specialise in trauma, complex trauma, EMDR, sexual abuse recovery, and anxiety. I'll listen, walk alongside you, and help you find your way through. That first enquiry is not as daunting as it feels — take a breath and reach out, or go to my website to find out more.
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Emel Kahraman Banford
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Norwich NR6
I support families at every stage: from infancy (0–2), through parent-infant psychotherapy to help babies and parents build secure, nurturing connections, to older children and teens, providing tailored support to process emotions, develop coping skills, strengthen relationships, and feel understood in a safe and creative space.
I am able to use different methods in my therapy practice, whether it is art, play, metaphors in storytelling or symbols in the sand and clay to help children make sense of their overwhelming feelings or difficult experiences. I believe that compassion, empathy and the alliance between the therapist and the client are the keys to therapeutic change.
I support families at every stage: from infancy (0–2), through parent-infant psychotherapy to help babies and parents build secure, nurturing connections, to older children and teens, providing tailored support to process emotions, develop coping skills, strengthen relationships, and feel understood in a safe and creative space.
I am able to use different methods in my therapy practice, whether it is art, play, metaphors in storytelling or symbols in the sand and clay to help children make sense of their overwhelming feelings or difficult experiences. I believe that compassion, empathy and the alliance between the therapist and the client are the keys to therapeutic change.
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Jenny Southall | Anxiety | Couples | ADHD support
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with people with deep-set anxiety, couples with communication clashes and adults and parents of children with ADHD/ASD.
Empowering adults, couples and people with ADHD improve communication and connection by providing specialist guidance and practical tools that turn obstacles into strengths. I have helped many people manage anxiety with practical tools; I empower couples to work through communication clashes, provide space for exploration and easy-to-follow tools to support mental health, resilience, and enhanced intimacy; I also support adults and families navigating neurodiverse challenges (ADD, ASD, PDA, Dyslexia) Together, we will create long-lasting change, shame-busting and learning to harness the positives of conditions and THRIVE.
I work with people with deep-set anxiety, couples with communication clashes and adults and parents of children with ADHD/ASD.
Empowering adults, couples and people with ADHD improve communication and connection by providing specialist guidance and practical tools that turn obstacles into strengths. I have helped many people manage anxiety with practical tools; I empower couples to work through communication clashes, provide space for exploration and easy-to-follow tools to support mental health, resilience, and enhanced intimacy; I also support adults and families navigating neurodiverse challenges (ADD, ASD, PDA, Dyslexia) Together, we will create long-lasting change, shame-busting and learning to harness the positives of conditions and THRIVE.
020 8106 4767 View 020 8106 4767
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Include Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Michaela, I am a person-centred counsellor, EMDR and psychological trauma specialist. Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, and unresolved issues, and need to prioritise your mental well-being. Using tailored techniques, I’ll work alongside you move forwards through relationship challenges, career decisions, or personal growth. Work with you to start your transformation today , you deserve your best life every day. I work with children, adults and couples. I have experience in working with bereavement, Sexual physical and mental abuse, child loss ,experience of working with child and Young People.
My name is Michaela, I am a person-centred counsellor, EMDR and psychological trauma specialist. Are you experiencing stress, anxiety, and unresolved issues, and need to prioritise your mental well-being. Using tailored techniques, I’ll work alongside you move forwards through relationship challenges, career decisions, or personal growth. Work with you to start your transformation today , you deserve your best life every day. I work with children, adults and couples. I have experience in working with bereavement, Sexual physical and mental abuse, child loss ,experience of working with child and Young People.
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Amelia Andrews
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Norwich NR6
I practice from my own room in NR6, Norwich, with parking available. I offer a safe, nurturing, non-judgemental counselling relationship. I work with clients to explore the issues that bring them to counselling, make them feel unhappy, unsatisfied or overwhelmed; exploring and working towards understanding these issues, and their responses to them. Our unhappiness may be triggered by any number of things beyond our control, but we can change how we think and the views we hold, through increased self-awareness. Couples work looks at exploring issues in a safe and emotionally containing environment to work towards mutual resolution.
I practice from my own room in NR6, Norwich, with parking available. I offer a safe, nurturing, non-judgemental counselling relationship. I work with clients to explore the issues that bring them to counselling, make them feel unhappy, unsatisfied or overwhelmed; exploring and working towards understanding these issues, and their responses to them. Our unhappiness may be triggered by any number of things beyond our control, but we can change how we think and the views we hold, through increased self-awareness. Couples work looks at exploring issues in a safe and emotionally containing environment to work towards mutual resolution.
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Your Psychotherapist
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Online Only
Do you ever feel worried, stuck, lost, hopeless, lonely, lethargic, anxious, unable to sleep – less able to cope with life? Does this affect your ability to enjoy relationships, work, everyday life? Most of us experience challenging times at various stages of our lives but we don’t have to be alone with this. Psychological therapy offers a safe place that helps you to understand and overcome your issues. I will work with you as a team to understand symptoms, underlying issues, their causes and maintenance specific to you. We will find ways forward to relieving symptoms and distress and improving your wellbeing.
Do you ever feel worried, stuck, lost, hopeless, lonely, lethargic, anxious, unable to sleep – less able to cope with life? Does this affect your ability to enjoy relationships, work, everyday life? Most of us experience challenging times at various stages of our lives but we don’t have to be alone with this. Psychological therapy offers a safe place that helps you to understand and overcome your issues. I will work with you as a team to understand symptoms, underlying issues, their causes and maintenance specific to you. We will find ways forward to relieving symptoms and distress and improving your wellbeing.
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Counselling & Clinical Supervision
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Diss IP22
My many thousands of hours of client contact have addressed, low mood, mental and emotional disorders, loss, grief, and bereavement, illness, relationships, gender identity and sexuality, family issues, parenting, neglect, OCD, disordered eating, self-harming, bullying, social issues, low self-esteem, debt and substance misuse.
My experience, understanding and empathy are broad ranging. I can be approached on all presenting issues we can discuss an onward referral if I am unable to help. I possess a drive for social justice and integrity. I care about and am interested in people and helping them reach their full potential. I possess high levels of empathy which my work demonstrates
My many thousands of hours of client contact have addressed, low mood, mental and emotional disorders, loss, grief, and bereavement, illness, relationships, gender identity and sexuality, family issues, parenting, neglect, OCD, disordered eating, self-harming, bullying, social issues, low self-esteem, debt and substance misuse.
My experience, understanding and empathy are broad ranging. I can be approached on all presenting issues we can discuss an onward referral if I am unable to help. I possess a drive for social justice and integrity. I care about and am interested in people and helping them reach their full potential. I possess high levels of empathy which my work demonstrates
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Elaine Simmonds
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Norwich NR10
Sometimes life can feel like more than we can manage. Whether the challenge is with anxiety, depression, relationships, or with past experiences that may continue to affect us today, we can become overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. You don’t have to face it alone, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. My approach is gentle and collaborative, we’ll take things one step at a time, working together to make sense of your experiences to help you move towards confidence and self-acceptance. Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, I am here when you feel ready.
Sometimes life can feel like more than we can manage. Whether the challenge is with anxiety, depression, relationships, or with past experiences that may continue to affect us today, we can become overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. You don’t have to face it alone, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can feel heard and understood. My approach is gentle and collaborative, we’ll take things one step at a time, working together to make sense of your experiences to help you move towards confidence and self-acceptance. Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, I am here when you feel ready.
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Francesca Montanaro
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Do you feel that talking to friends and family is not enough anymore? Are you dealing with an unresolved issue from the past, a present problem you are struggling with, or maybe you don't know exactly how you feel but know that something is just not right? Counselling can help. Get in touch and we can have a chat. I am a fully qualified and accredited Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with over 18 years’ experience in private practice and in a youth counselling service. I work with young people aged 14+ and adults of all ages. I am DBS checked.
Do you feel that talking to friends and family is not enough anymore? Are you dealing with an unresolved issue from the past, a present problem you are struggling with, or maybe you don't know exactly how you feel but know that something is just not right? Counselling can help. Get in touch and we can have a chat. I am a fully qualified and accredited Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with over 18 years’ experience in private practice and in a youth counselling service. I work with young people aged 14+ and adults of all ages. I am DBS checked.
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Marian Mehl
Counsellor, MBACP
Often the most important thing is to be able to tell your story and have someone truly listen and accept you. I offer a safe space to explore any difficulties. Therapy is offered face to face but I am also happy to offer video calls or home visits if you have mobility or travel issues.
Often the most important thing is to be able to tell your story and have someone truly listen and accept you. I offer a safe space to explore any difficulties. Therapy is offered face to face but I am also happy to offer video calls or home visits if you have mobility or travel issues.
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Ian Hollis
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Norwich NR6
Are you maintaining an "I'm OK" image while secretly struggling to hold it all together? If unexpected changes, burnout, or painful events are leaving you feeling anxious, angry, or isolated, you do not have to carry this alone. I specialise in helping you navigate these heavy feelings, providing a safe, confidential space in Norwich or online where you can finally let down your guard.
Are you maintaining an "I'm OK" image while secretly struggling to hold it all together? If unexpected changes, burnout, or painful events are leaving you feeling anxious, angry, or isolated, you do not have to carry this alone. I specialise in helping you navigate these heavy feelings, providing a safe, confidential space in Norwich or online where you can finally let down your guard.
01603 361984 View 01603 361984
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Alison Howard
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Norwich NR6
Hello, I'm Alison. At Emotionalskills, we offer counselling and therapy to individuals and couples, helping those suffering from anxieties, stress, depression, abuse and low esteem issues. I work to understand my client's thoughts and concerns and I empathise with their emotions, recognising their needs. I am totally acceptant and view each client as a unique individual.
Hello, I'm Alison. At Emotionalskills, we offer counselling and therapy to individuals and couples, helping those suffering from anxieties, stress, depression, abuse and low esteem issues. I work to understand my client's thoughts and concerns and I empathise with their emotions, recognising their needs. I am totally acceptant and view each client as a unique individual.
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Malgorzata Zglinska
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Norwich NR1
Do you feel alone with your problems? Stressed up and anxious? Lonely and depressed? Unhappy in relationships? Full of anger? Mourning a loss? Looking for meaning and direction? If so why not come for a chat to see how I can help? I have helped people from various walks of life and of different ages. I have assisted clients going through the midlife crisis to find meaning and a sense of purpose. I have made a difference to the lives of young people ridden with anxiety, searching for values and goals and uncertain of their personal and career choices.
Do you feel alone with your problems? Stressed up and anxious? Lonely and depressed? Unhappy in relationships? Full of anger? Mourning a loss? Looking for meaning and direction? If so why not come for a chat to see how I can help? I have helped people from various walks of life and of different ages. I have assisted clients going through the midlife crisis to find meaning and a sense of purpose. I have made a difference to the lives of young people ridden with anxiety, searching for values and goals and uncertain of their personal and career choices.
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Photo of Katie Booth - Katie Booth Therapy MBACP, UKCP Reg., Counsellor, MBACP
I’m an experienced, qualified and fully registered psychotherapeutic integrative counsellor specialising in work with both individuals & couples. I care deeply about providing a safe space for the exploration of experiences, feelings and thoughts and my integrative training means I call upon a breadth of well-researched and supported approaches and seek to establish a therapeutic relationship which will enable us to work together, side by side, on what you choose to bring to your sessions. Individual sessions are 50 minutes on a weekly basis. Couples sessions are 90 minutes fortnightly.
I’m an experienced, qualified and fully registered psychotherapeutic integrative counsellor specialising in work with both individuals & couples. I care deeply about providing a safe space for the exploration of experiences, feelings and thoughts and my integrative training means I call upon a breadth of well-researched and supported approaches and seek to establish a therapeutic relationship which will enable us to work together, side by side, on what you choose to bring to your sessions. Individual sessions are 50 minutes on a weekly basis. Couples sessions are 90 minutes fortnightly.
01603 361537 View 01603 361537
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Jamie Carl Geary
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Norwich NR3
I am a Person Centred counselor who works with adults, children and young people, offering 1-1 or group therapy. My approach is non-judgmental and I offer a secure, confidential and nurturing therapeutic space to help you through your difficulties at your own pace. I got into counselling because of having counselling myself so am aware of the difficulties facing finding the right counselor and what it's like having therapy. Even with this knowledge your process will be different and you will have your own sense of the pain you are experiencing. What I offer is my ability to help you walk through this pain with empathy and safety.
I am a Person Centred counselor who works with adults, children and young people, offering 1-1 or group therapy. My approach is non-judgmental and I offer a secure, confidential and nurturing therapeutic space to help you through your difficulties at your own pace. I got into counselling because of having counselling myself so am aware of the difficulties facing finding the right counselor and what it's like having therapy. Even with this knowledge your process will be different and you will have your own sense of the pain you are experiencing. What I offer is my ability to help you walk through this pain with empathy and safety.
01493 804849 View 01493 804849
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Jamie Maycock
Psychotherapist, PsychD, BACP
Serves Area
Offering equine therapy. maylandequinetherapy. I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist. I offer an integrative approach, working with each person as an individual and using different theory’s to support the client in the best way. I offer an open minded and non judgmental space for clients to explore what’s troubling them. I work with all client issues. My specialist areas of work include offering support to clients with OCD using a range of CBT tools, working with victims of rape, and domestic violence, and working with complex mental health issues. Im also a neurodiversity specialist supporting both adults and children.
Offering equine therapy. maylandequinetherapy. I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist. I offer an integrative approach, working with each person as an individual and using different theory’s to support the client in the best way. I offer an open minded and non judgmental space for clients to explore what’s troubling them. I work with all client issues. My specialist areas of work include offering support to clients with OCD using a range of CBT tools, working with victims of rape, and domestic violence, and working with complex mental health issues. Im also a neurodiversity specialist supporting both adults and children.
07588 732617 View 07588 732617
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.