Adoption Counselling in Dursley
If you are looking at this website, my guess is that there is an aspect of your life that needs attention. There are countless reasons why this might be the case. There may be a particular issue in the present day that you wish to address, such as your relationships, bereavement, addictions or depression. Or, you might feel haunted by unresolved issues from your past such as trauma, abuse or childhood experiences. Perhaps it is hard to name what is troubling you, yet you feel overwhelmed, or that your life is lacking meaning and purpose and it is hard to find any enjoyment.
If you are looking at this website, my guess is that there is an aspect of your life that needs attention. There are countless reasons why this might be the case. There may be a particular issue in the present day that you wish to address, such as your relationships, bereavement, addictions or depression. Or, you might feel haunted by unresolved issues from your past such as trauma, abuse or childhood experiences. Perhaps it is hard to name what is troubling you, yet you feel overwhelmed, or that your life is lacking meaning and purpose and it is hard to find any enjoyment.
Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working therapeutically with children, teenagers, and adults. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy, tailored to each individual’s needs.
Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working therapeutically with children, teenagers, and adults. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic therapy, tailored to each individual’s needs.
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I support adult clients and have a real passion for trauma, adoption, women's health/fertility and neurodiversity and I am confident in holding the space for grief not only the loss of others and self, maybe you resonate with 'I don't know who I am anymore'.
My focus is working together to explore your experiences, reconnect with the parts of yourself that have felt hidden, and gently move toward healing.
Face to face indoor sessions are available in Birkdale & Bromborough.
I support adult clients and have a real passion for trauma, adoption, women's health/fertility and neurodiversity and I am confident in holding the space for grief not only the loss of others and self, maybe you resonate with 'I don't know who I am anymore'.
My focus is working together to explore your experiences, reconnect with the parts of yourself that have felt hidden, and gently move toward healing.
Face to face indoor sessions are available in Birkdale & Bromborough.
Art Psychotherapist with thirteen years’ experience of working with Children, Young People and Adults. I have a strong belief in the transformative role of creativity in healing our most difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a client, you are able to direct the sessions and gain agency in your healing process through creative expression. Art therapy can be helpful for a wide range of difficulties, and you do not need any prior experience of making art.
Art Psychotherapist with thirteen years’ experience of working with Children, Young People and Adults. I have a strong belief in the transformative role of creativity in healing our most difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a client, you are able to direct the sessions and gain agency in your healing process through creative expression. Art therapy can be helpful for a wide range of difficulties, and you do not need any prior experience of making art.
I work with a wide range of people but have a particular interest in identity, adoption (being an adoptive parent myself), relationships and the ways we learn to adapt to the systems and families we grow up in.
Hi, I’m Carwyn and I offer face-to-face and online psychotherapy and counselling services in Chorlton, South Manchester.
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons, whether it’s to help with depression or anxiety, a sense of feeling lost, identity exploration, relationships or just seeking to change something about themselves.
Psychotherapy offers a confidential, steady space to slow down, listen closely to yourself, and make sense of what has shaped you — so that new ways of living and relating can become possible. I offer a warm, safe and non-judgemental space to support you with these matters.
I work with a wide range of people but have a particular interest in identity, adoption (being an adoptive parent myself), relationships and the ways we learn to adapt to the systems and families we grow up in.
Hi, I’m Carwyn and I offer face-to-face and online psychotherapy and counselling services in Chorlton, South Manchester.
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons, whether it’s to help with depression or anxiety, a sense of feeling lost, identity exploration, relationships or just seeking to change something about themselves.
Psychotherapy offers a confidential, steady space to slow down, listen closely to yourself, and make sense of what has shaped you — so that new ways of living and relating can become possible. I offer a warm, safe and non-judgemental space to support you with these matters.
I have extensive experience in supporting families, adults, children and young people with a variety of difficulties, including low mood and depression, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, loss and bereavement, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship problems and issues around identity and belonging.
I have extensive experience in supporting families, adults, children and young people with a variety of difficulties, including low mood and depression, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, loss and bereavement, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship problems and issues around identity and belonging.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, you’re not alone. Past experiences—especially those tied to attachment—can shape how we feel, think, and connect with others. You may be searching for ways to heal from trauma, manage symptoms of complex PTSD, or navigate the difficulties of personality or eating disorders. More than anything, you want to feel safe, understood, and empowered to build a more fulfilling life.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges, you’re not alone. Past experiences—especially those tied to attachment—can shape how we feel, think, and connect with others. You may be searching for ways to heal from trauma, manage symptoms of complex PTSD, or navigate the difficulties of personality or eating disorders. More than anything, you want to feel safe, understood, and empowered to build a more fulfilling life.
I’m Alison, a qualified person‑centred counsellor registered with the BACP. I bring over 20 years of experience supporting older people, adults, young people, children, and families across local authorities and the voluntary sector.
Your Time Counselling Services brings together everything I’ve learned professionally and personally to offer therapy and a range of support services tailored to each individual. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own life.
I hold an up‑to‑date Enhanced DBS check a current first aid certificate, I am trained in safeguarding.
I’m Alison, a qualified person‑centred counsellor registered with the BACP. I bring over 20 years of experience supporting older people, adults, young people, children, and families across local authorities and the voluntary sector.
Your Time Counselling Services brings together everything I’ve learned professionally and personally to offer therapy and a range of support services tailored to each individual. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own life.
I hold an up‑to‑date Enhanced DBS check a current first aid certificate, I am trained in safeguarding.
While common themes present in the therapy room, such as anxiety. low mood or grief, we are all individuals, and different people want different things from therapy. I am deeply committed to helping people find their way out of difficulties: we can all feel a little lost sometimes when life feels too much and we are overwhelmed. I have passion for restoring clients who are experiencing emotional trauma. I love to work with people who are wanting to understand more about themselves to grow & experience sense of contentment with life from within
While common themes present in the therapy room, such as anxiety. low mood or grief, we are all individuals, and different people want different things from therapy. I am deeply committed to helping people find their way out of difficulties: we can all feel a little lost sometimes when life feels too much and we are overwhelmed. I have passion for restoring clients who are experiencing emotional trauma. I love to work with people who are wanting to understand more about themselves to grow & experience sense of contentment with life from within
Prior to becoming a psychologist, I worked for 7 years in a variety of roles including as a researcher in parent-infant interaction, adoption and genetic disorders, a TA in a SEND department, in pre-school CAMHS and an adolescent inpatient unit, and training criminal justice staff in mental health.
I am a Clinical Psychologist specialising in work with children, their parent, young adults and couples. I have particular clinical interest in neurodiversity, health conditions (e.g. Tourette’s and diabetes) and relationships. I am also interested in working with young adults to support their mental wellbeing, relationships and career/ life goals. In particular, in managing challenges related to neurodiversity and anxiety, or unpicking early childhood experiences.
I offer sessions via video and in clinic in Warrington.
Prior to becoming a psychologist, I worked for 7 years in a variety of roles including as a researcher in parent-infant interaction, adoption and genetic disorders, a TA in a SEND department, in pre-school CAMHS and an adolescent inpatient unit, and training criminal justice staff in mental health.
I am a Clinical Psychologist specialising in work with children, their parent, young adults and couples. I have particular clinical interest in neurodiversity, health conditions (e.g. Tourette’s and diabetes) and relationships. I am also interested in working with young adults to support their mental wellbeing, relationships and career/ life goals. In particular, in managing challenges related to neurodiversity and anxiety, or unpicking early childhood experiences.
I offer sessions via video and in clinic in Warrington.
My name is Tina i offer a safe space for you to explore your deepest thoughts and feelings. A non judgemental and caring enviroment. Through our journey together we can build on trust and understanding and experience a wonderful therapeutic relationship. Counselling can be a very beautiful and empowering experiance for you and myself. Im very passionate about my job and feel very privileged to be in this position. I would love to hear from you, dont be shy once you take this first step you will wonder why you didnt earlier.
My name is Tina i offer a safe space for you to explore your deepest thoughts and feelings. A non judgemental and caring enviroment. Through our journey together we can build on trust and understanding and experience a wonderful therapeutic relationship. Counselling can be a very beautiful and empowering experiance for you and myself. Im very passionate about my job and feel very privileged to be in this position. I would love to hear from you, dont be shy once you take this first step you will wonder why you didnt earlier.
Do you feel constantly under pressure? Perhaps you’re the person that everyone relies on: the leader having to make high-stakes decisions, the professional who looks “fine” while feeling increasingly burnt out or the creative visionary expected to keep delivering in the face of depression or past trauma. You might be a student dealing with anxiety from the weight of expectations you face, and worried about your future in an uncertain world. Whoever you are, there is hope. When the patterns that once made you successful start to feel like a cage, I can help you transform.
Do you feel constantly under pressure? Perhaps you’re the person that everyone relies on: the leader having to make high-stakes decisions, the professional who looks “fine” while feeling increasingly burnt out or the creative visionary expected to keep delivering in the face of depression or past trauma. You might be a student dealing with anxiety from the weight of expectations you face, and worried about your future in an uncertain world. Whoever you are, there is hope. When the patterns that once made you successful start to feel like a cage, I can help you transform.
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
If your searching for a Counsellor then I understand you have reached a point in your life when you are ready to look at issues that are having an impact on you. Maybe causing you day to day difficulties and stopping you being able to live your life the way you want to. It can be a frightening process when you decide to reach out for help to look at issues that are causing emotional distress. Counselling is an approach to help you gain an understanding of the issues affecting you and work towards making positive changes in your life. You have taken the first step in seeking help simply by searching for a counsellor.
If your searching for a Counsellor then I understand you have reached a point in your life when you are ready to look at issues that are having an impact on you. Maybe causing you day to day difficulties and stopping you being able to live your life the way you want to. It can be a frightening process when you decide to reach out for help to look at issues that are causing emotional distress. Counselling is an approach to help you gain an understanding of the issues affecting you and work towards making positive changes in your life. You have taken the first step in seeking help simply by searching for a counsellor.
Perhaps you've been holding everything together for so long that you've forgotten what it feels like not to. Maybe a diagnosis, a loss, caring responsibilities, the fog of menopause or reaching burnout has finally made that impossible. I'm Kate - a counsellor who understands these experiences both professionally and personally. You don't have to keep going the way you have been. This could be the moment you finally put yourself first, and I'd be honoured to walk alongside you.
Perhaps you've been holding everything together for so long that you've forgotten what it feels like not to. Maybe a diagnosis, a loss, caring responsibilities, the fog of menopause or reaching burnout has finally made that impossible. I'm Kate - a counsellor who understands these experiences both professionally and personally. You don't have to keep going the way you have been. This could be the moment you finally put yourself first, and I'd be honoured to walk alongside you.
Well done on taking the most difficult decision to access counselling. Sometimes we feel totally overwhelmed by the challenges in life and seeking professional help seems like a momentous decision. However, when in crisis we need more than talking to our friends and family who may not always know how to listen without giving well meaning advice or simply may not know what to say. You may be feeling isolated and lonely, frightened or anxious. You may have temporarily lost your way. I will ensure that you are carefully listened to and I will accept you as you are, without judgement. Together we will find a way forward.
Well done on taking the most difficult decision to access counselling. Sometimes we feel totally overwhelmed by the challenges in life and seeking professional help seems like a momentous decision. However, when in crisis we need more than talking to our friends and family who may not always know how to listen without giving well meaning advice or simply may not know what to say. You may be feeling isolated and lonely, frightened or anxious. You may have temporarily lost your way. I will ensure that you are carefully listened to and I will accept you as you are, without judgement. Together we will find a way forward.
At Mantle Psychology we work with you to help you understand your mental health difficulties, develop a picture of why they might be happening, and help you to improve your wellbeing. Having the time and space to explore your difficulties can be very beneficial and we aim to provide you with the most appropriate intervention to meet your needs. We can work with young people, families, adults, and older adults. We treat all mental health problems and we see everyone as an individual with their own unique circumstances and difficulties, and will use the most appropriate psychological therapy based on your goals.
At Mantle Psychology we work with you to help you understand your mental health difficulties, develop a picture of why they might be happening, and help you to improve your wellbeing. Having the time and space to explore your difficulties can be very beneficial and we aim to provide you with the most appropriate intervention to meet your needs. We can work with young people, families, adults, and older adults. We treat all mental health problems and we see everyone as an individual with their own unique circumstances and difficulties, and will use the most appropriate psychological therapy based on your goals.
If you're tired of battling stress, overwhelm, anxiety or if you're frustrated because you can't seem to be as productive or confident as you want, or need, to be then hypnotherapy can work amazingly well for you. Your subconscious is in the driving seat and while it tries to help you feel safe and survive, it can also hinder you too. Often we aren't entirely aware, at a conscious level, why we're struggling or stuck in self-sabotaging behaviour patterns. Hypnotherapy is able to reach your subconscious and work with it to correct course, allowing you to achieve what you want.
If you're tired of battling stress, overwhelm, anxiety or if you're frustrated because you can't seem to be as productive or confident as you want, or need, to be then hypnotherapy can work amazingly well for you. Your subconscious is in the driving seat and while it tries to help you feel safe and survive, it can also hinder you too. Often we aren't entirely aware, at a conscious level, why we're struggling or stuck in self-sabotaging behaviour patterns. Hypnotherapy is able to reach your subconscious and work with it to correct course, allowing you to achieve what you want.
You might be carrying a lot, maybe more than you’ve ever said out loud. You might be feeling anxious, on edge, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense. Maybe you’ve been through things like domestic abuse, a difficult upbringing, or the emotional weight that can come with parenthood, and now you’re left wondering how to cope, and where to even start.
You don’t need fixing, and you’re not looking for someone to tell you what to do. You just want space. Space to talk things through, feel what you need to feel, and not be judged for it.
You might be carrying a lot, maybe more than you’ve ever said out loud. You might be feeling anxious, on edge, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense. Maybe you’ve been through things like domestic abuse, a difficult upbringing, or the emotional weight that can come with parenthood, and now you’re left wondering how to cope, and where to even start.
You don’t need fixing, and you’re not looking for someone to tell you what to do. You just want space. Space to talk things through, feel what you need to feel, and not be judged for it.
Are you feeling stuck or lost? attempting to find mental health or school support for your child, or your family unit? Are you struggling with NHS waiting lists for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or Autism and ADHD guidance? Attempting to navigate the complex health and educational system is stressful and confusing for most families. Well, I see YOU! I encourage and welcome you to get in touch with me. I am an NHS award-winning family mental health, and CBT practitioner, with 15 + years of experience. I am here to support you and your family unit through these difficult barriers; getting you back, on your road to recovery!
Are you feeling stuck or lost? attempting to find mental health or school support for your child, or your family unit? Are you struggling with NHS waiting lists for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or Autism and ADHD guidance? Attempting to navigate the complex health and educational system is stressful and confusing for most families. Well, I see YOU! I encourage and welcome you to get in touch with me. I am an NHS award-winning family mental health, and CBT practitioner, with 15 + years of experience. I am here to support you and your family unit through these difficult barriers; getting you back, on your road to recovery!
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Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioural or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioural, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.