Parenting Counselling in Formby
Growing up can sometimes feel as if it needs to be navigated rather than enjoyed, both for the child/young person and for the parents.
I can support and facilitate communication in relationship therapy to allow a space to explore difficult topics.
For children and young people I can offer a space to explore their emotions, perhaps using creativity. Others prefer to learn techniques, such as ways to calm a racing brain or to distract from difficult thoughts.
Growing up can sometimes feel as if it needs to be navigated rather than enjoyed, both for the child/young person and for the parents.
I can support and facilitate communication in relationship therapy to allow a space to explore difficult topics.
For children and young people I can offer a space to explore their emotions, perhaps using creativity. Others prefer to learn techniques, such as ways to calm a racing brain or to distract from difficult thoughts.
I help teens carve out their identity in a world full of labels while supporting the parents and professionals navigating the chaos with them.
Every day, I work with people tackling anxiety, anger, relationship chaos, and all those “for F$%& sake” moments. Let me say this loud and clear: you’re not broken! Therapy isn’t about fixing you, it’s about understanding yourself, finding clarity, and learning how to take on challenges in a way that feels right.
I help teens carve out their identity in a world full of labels while supporting the parents and professionals navigating the chaos with them.
Every day, I work with people tackling anxiety, anger, relationship chaos, and all those “for F$%& sake” moments. Let me say this loud and clear: you’re not broken! Therapy isn’t about fixing you, it’s about understanding yourself, finding clarity, and learning how to take on challenges in a way that feels right.
Life can feel overwhelming, leaving you exhausted by external pressures and disconnected from yourself. I offer a calm, consistent, and non-judgmental space to slow down and be heard. Whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, or a general sense of being lost, I provide a safe environment where you can explore whatever is most present for you. My approach is grounded in empathy and authenticity, respecting that you are the only person who truly knows what it is like to be you. Together, we can process hidden experiences and integrate past conflicts into a more whole sense of self.
Life can feel overwhelming, leaving you exhausted by external pressures and disconnected from yourself. I offer a calm, consistent, and non-judgmental space to slow down and be heard. Whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, or a general sense of being lost, I provide a safe environment where you can explore whatever is most present for you. My approach is grounded in empathy and authenticity, respecting that you are the only person who truly knows what it is like to be you. Together, we can process hidden experiences and integrate past conflicts into a more whole sense of self.
I often work with adults experiencing things like anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, relationship issues, fertility challenges, or parenting pressures.
Hello, I’m Rachel, a qualified Person-Centred Experiential Counsellor. I offer a warm connection and a confidential space where you can explore what’s going on for you, without judgement. You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or quietly holding everything together while struggling inside.
Therapy with me is a collaborative process, offering space to explore your experiences, gain self-understanding, and develop the confidence and resilience needed to create meaningful and lasting change. If you are considering therapy, I would be glad to hear from you. We can discuss what your needs are and what you want from therapy.
I often work with adults experiencing things like anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, relationship issues, fertility challenges, or parenting pressures.
Hello, I’m Rachel, a qualified Person-Centred Experiential Counsellor. I offer a warm connection and a confidential space where you can explore what’s going on for you, without judgement. You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or quietly holding everything together while struggling inside.
Therapy with me is a collaborative process, offering space to explore your experiences, gain self-understanding, and develop the confidence and resilience needed to create meaningful and lasting change. If you are considering therapy, I would be glad to hear from you. We can discuss what your needs are and what you want from therapy.
I am a qualified Person Centred therapist supporting adults and young people over 18 who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health. I hold a psychology degree and specialise in neurodiversity and anxiety.
I work flexibly offering face to face, online, and telephone appointments, creating a confidential space for you to allow yourself to put your trust in me, so that I can support you to explore and work through issues that are impacting on your mental health.
I undertake counselling for two Women’s charities based in Merseyside and practice therapeutic work alongside my other work in teaching.
I am a qualified Person Centred therapist supporting adults and young people over 18 who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health. I hold a psychology degree and specialise in neurodiversity and anxiety.
I work flexibly offering face to face, online, and telephone appointments, creating a confidential space for you to allow yourself to put your trust in me, so that I can support you to explore and work through issues that are impacting on your mental health.
I undertake counselling for two Women’s charities based in Merseyside and practice therapeutic work alongside my other work in teaching.
Hi, I'm Sharon, a 53-year-old mother of four, I'm a warm, compassionate, down-to-earth counsellor whose lived experience has inspired me to support others.
My practice is trauma‑informed and values‑rooted. I focus on nurturing emotional wellbeing, strengthening resilience, and helping you develop practical, meaningful strategies that support lasting change. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate space where that process can unfold at a natural and comfortable pace. I support clients with a wide range of emotional difficulties. I look forward to hearing from you! Lets get brave together.
Hi, I'm Sharon, a 53-year-old mother of four, I'm a warm, compassionate, down-to-earth counsellor whose lived experience has inspired me to support others.
My practice is trauma‑informed and values‑rooted. I focus on nurturing emotional wellbeing, strengthening resilience, and helping you develop practical, meaningful strategies that support lasting change. I aim to provide a safe, compassionate space where that process can unfold at a natural and comfortable pace. I support clients with a wide range of emotional difficulties. I look forward to hearing from you! Lets get brave together.
Chris Brotherton is a Southport-based person-centred counsellor, ACT and CBT therapist with advanced training in brief therapy solution-focused interventions for men online across the UK.
My work is grounded in person-centred therapy. I also draw on evidence-based training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Restorative Practice, with a specialism in Drug and Alcohol Relapse Prevention, and Suicide Prevention and Intervention with Veterans.
We discuss what you want to work on, agree a focus and review it as sessions progress. You can read about
Chris Brotherton is a Southport-based person-centred counsellor, ACT and CBT therapist with advanced training in brief therapy solution-focused interventions for men online across the UK.
My work is grounded in person-centred therapy. I also draw on evidence-based training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Restorative Practice, with a specialism in Drug and Alcohol Relapse Prevention, and Suicide Prevention and Intervention with Veterans.
We discuss what you want to work on, agree a focus and review it as sessions progress. You can read about
Each of us experience difficulties at some point in our lives and having a confidential, safe place to discuss problems, allows us to share our burdens more readily. Asking for help is a brave step, therefore it is important to me that my clients feel heard and understood. Your problems are unique to you and this requires a flexible, individual approach. I am a fully qualified and experienced psychotherapist, trained in Person-Centred Therapy, I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space for clients, where they can work through their problems, at their pace.
Each of us experience difficulties at some point in our lives and having a confidential, safe place to discuss problems, allows us to share our burdens more readily. Asking for help is a brave step, therefore it is important to me that my clients feel heard and understood. Your problems are unique to you and this requires a flexible, individual approach. I am a fully qualified and experienced psychotherapist, trained in Person-Centred Therapy, I offer a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space for clients, where they can work through their problems, at their pace.
You may be struggling, feeling stuck and need a place to talk things through or unravel your thoughts, to gain some clarity or strategies to find a way forward. Talking to a counsellor can be helpful to gain perspective and insight into the issues that you are currently experiencing. Through the counselling process I have supported clients to develop or re-discover their self-belief or purpose and counselling can help to bring calm, balance or motivation where life may have become overwhelming. Feel free to contact me to see if I may be the right counsellor for you.
You may be struggling, feeling stuck and need a place to talk things through or unravel your thoughts, to gain some clarity or strategies to find a way forward. Talking to a counsellor can be helpful to gain perspective and insight into the issues that you are currently experiencing. Through the counselling process I have supported clients to develop or re-discover their self-belief or purpose and counselling can help to bring calm, balance or motivation where life may have become overwhelming. Feel free to contact me to see if I may be the right counsellor for you.
More Therapists Nearby
At certain moments in life, we all need someone to walk alongside us for a while.
I provide psychotherapy in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin in a warm, supportive, and culturally sensitive environment.
Having been born and raised in Hong Kong, studied in the United States, and now living in the UK, I understand the complexities of navigating different cultures, identities, and expectations. I am passionate about supporting individuals from immigrant and cross-cultural backgrounds who may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught between worlds. Together, we can create space for greater healing and growth.
At certain moments in life, we all need someone to walk alongside us for a while.
I provide psychotherapy in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin in a warm, supportive, and culturally sensitive environment.
Having been born and raised in Hong Kong, studied in the United States, and now living in the UK, I understand the complexities of navigating different cultures, identities, and expectations. I am passionate about supporting individuals from immigrant and cross-cultural backgrounds who may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught between worlds. Together, we can create space for greater healing and growth.
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed or at a point in life where you know you need to make a change? Do you need a safe, warm and compassionate space to explore how you are really feeling with no judgement and an unbiased perspective? I work to support my clients to heal, grow and thrive.
Alongside my therapy clients I offer Clinical Supervision for counsellors and trainees & Non Managerial Supervision for anyone who feels the support may be useful for them personally and professionally.
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed or at a point in life where you know you need to make a change? Do you need a safe, warm and compassionate space to explore how you are really feeling with no judgement and an unbiased perspective? I work to support my clients to heal, grow and thrive.
Alongside my therapy clients I offer Clinical Supervision for counsellors and trainees & Non Managerial Supervision for anyone who feels the support may be useful for them personally and professionally.
I specialise in trauma-informed psychotherapy and mentoring for parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people, with a focus on supporting parents of autistic girls.
With 15 years as a BACP-accredited integrative psychotherapist and trauma specialist, plus 25 years in the autism field, I provide compassionate, individualized support. EMDR is a powerful tool for addressing trauma from challenges like school refusal and demand avoidance but is always offered based on what feels right for you.
I specialise in trauma-informed psychotherapy and mentoring for parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people, with a focus on supporting parents of autistic girls.
With 15 years as a BACP-accredited integrative psychotherapist and trauma specialist, plus 25 years in the autism field, I provide compassionate, individualized support. EMDR is a powerful tool for addressing trauma from challenges like school refusal and demand avoidance but is always offered based on what feels right for you.
At Acclaim Behavioural Health, we support parents and carers of children with autism, ADHD and related behavioural needs.
Our evidence-based Parent Coaching is delivered by Danielle McFarland, a BCBA and UK-SBA Registered Behaviour Analyst with more than 10 years of experience. Sessions provide individualised guidance and practical strategies to support behaviour, communication, emotional regulation and everyday routines.
At Acclaim Behavioural Health, we support parents and carers of children with autism, ADHD and related behavioural needs.
Our evidence-based Parent Coaching is delivered by Danielle McFarland, a BCBA and UK-SBA Registered Behaviour Analyst with more than 10 years of experience. Sessions provide individualised guidance and practical strategies to support behaviour, communication, emotional regulation and everyday routines.
Empathy, compassion and validation are the key foundations of my work. Through my warm and active listening, we will find an understanding of the clients perspective and lived experience which helps the client in turn to find solutions for peace of mind for and within themselves. Working in this client centred way has been incredibly fulfilling these last few years and having my own practice allows for real freedom to choose how we work together. Struggling in life does not have to be lonely, if you are looking for clarity and understanding, my reflective and person centred approach may provide the tools to meet those challenges.
Empathy, compassion and validation are the key foundations of my work. Through my warm and active listening, we will find an understanding of the clients perspective and lived experience which helps the client in turn to find solutions for peace of mind for and within themselves. Working in this client centred way has been incredibly fulfilling these last few years and having my own practice allows for real freedom to choose how we work together. Struggling in life does not have to be lonely, if you are looking for clarity and understanding, my reflective and person centred approach may provide the tools to meet those challenges.
I specialise in trauma, attachment and family systems, offering therapy for adults, children, teenagers, parents and families.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck in patterns they can’t quite explain. I support adults, children, teenagers and families experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, ADHD, relationship difficulties, school difficulties, challenging behaviour or the lasting impact of difficult experiences. Through a trauma-informed, attachment-focused and family systems approach, we look beneath the surface to understand what’s happening, make sense of patterns and strengthen relationships, helping create meaningful, lasting change rather than simply managing symptoms.
I specialise in trauma, attachment and family systems, offering therapy for adults, children, teenagers, parents and families.
Many of the people I work with feel stuck in patterns they can’t quite explain. I support adults, children, teenagers and families experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, ADHD, relationship difficulties, school difficulties, challenging behaviour or the lasting impact of difficult experiences. Through a trauma-informed, attachment-focused and family systems approach, we look beneath the surface to understand what’s happening, make sense of patterns and strengthen relationships, helping create meaningful, lasting change rather than simply managing symptoms.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I believe we are all unique and therefore one size doesn't fit all so I will use a range of skills to suit where you are at this time in your life. The skills I use will vary as you move on your journey so the skills I will use will accompany you. I have been working with people 26 years having qualified in 1997 and I am passionate about the work I do. It is gratifying to be part of a person's journey from troubled or stuck to open and free to be themselves.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I believe we are all unique and therefore one size doesn't fit all so I will use a range of skills to suit where you are at this time in your life. The skills I use will vary as you move on your journey so the skills I will use will accompany you. I have been working with people 26 years having qualified in 1997 and I am passionate about the work I do. It is gratifying to be part of a person's journey from troubled or stuck to open and free to be themselves.
I have extensive experience supporting ADHD, anxiety, low mood, grief, family and relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and the emotional impact of migration and displacement.
I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field across Egypt and the UK, supporting children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. I offer a compassionate, culturally sensitive, and tailored approach to therapy.
I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including client-centred therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and I weave creative modalities with talking therapy according to your pace and needs. These non-verbal methods offer different ways to express your thoughts and feelings, especially when it feels difficult to put your experience into words.
I offer sessions in both Arabic and English.
I have extensive experience supporting ADHD, anxiety, low mood, grief, family and relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and the emotional impact of migration and displacement.
I have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field across Egypt and the UK, supporting children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. I offer a compassionate, culturally sensitive, and tailored approach to therapy.
I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including client-centred therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and I weave creative modalities with talking therapy according to your pace and needs. These non-verbal methods offer different ways to express your thoughts and feelings, especially when it feels difficult to put your experience into words.
I offer sessions in both Arabic and English.
My AutPlay Therapy certification, Filial Therapy training and experience of Therapeutic Parenting can further support this work.
You may see that your child is struggling and feel desperate to help them. They may appear anxious or overwhelmed, behave differently, find relationships tricky or unpredictable, or simply not seem themselves. Children do not always have the language to explain what is happening, and their behaviour may show what they cannot yet put into words. Through Play Therapy, I provide a trusting, accepting relationship where they can express themselves in ways that feel safe for them. I have worked with schools and supported adopted and neurodivergent children and their families, helping children to feel seen, heard and understood.
My AutPlay Therapy certification, Filial Therapy training and experience of Therapeutic Parenting can further support this work.
You may see that your child is struggling and feel desperate to help them. They may appear anxious or overwhelmed, behave differently, find relationships tricky or unpredictable, or simply not seem themselves. Children do not always have the language to explain what is happening, and their behaviour may show what they cannot yet put into words. Through Play Therapy, I provide a trusting, accepting relationship where they can express themselves in ways that feel safe for them. I have worked with schools and supported adopted and neurodivergent children and their families, helping children to feel seen, heard and understood.
I also specialize in parenting problems.
Couples therapy is usually for ninety minute appointments. There are often two aspects to the therapy: Coaching in the form of skills/tools you can utilize (relationships are complicated, and we get no training in how to be successful in them), and secondly, healing work on any developmental wounds or traumas which may be impacting your current situation.
I also specialize in parenting problems.
Couples therapy is usually for ninety minute appointments. There are often two aspects to the therapy: Coaching in the form of skills/tools you can utilize (relationships are complicated, and we get no training in how to be successful in them), and secondly, healing work on any developmental wounds or traumas which may be impacting your current situation.
I am described as a Specialist (integrative) Psychotherapist having with worked with children, families and adults/ parents/couples with complex/relational trauma for around 20 years. I able to carry out therapeutic assessments/analysis to help people understand their experiences, as well as provide psychotherapy for healing and supporting emotional/behavioural challenges and relational communication. I provide excellent insight to trauma education, relational issues and mental health. I use methods including art/CBT as well as the use of myself with some intuitive vigilance, excellent communication skills and warmth.
I am described as a Specialist (integrative) Psychotherapist having with worked with children, families and adults/ parents/couples with complex/relational trauma for around 20 years. I able to carry out therapeutic assessments/analysis to help people understand their experiences, as well as provide psychotherapy for healing and supporting emotional/behavioural challenges and relational communication. I provide excellent insight to trauma education, relational issues and mental health. I use methods including art/CBT as well as the use of myself with some intuitive vigilance, excellent communication skills and warmth.
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.