Parenting Counselling in Harpenden
I have extensive experience and knowledge across the lifespan but primarily work with children, adolescents, parents and families.
Sometimes clients have found gaining a new perspective on their situation is enough to instigate change to their lives and other people prefer to work slowly on specific areas. Together we can discuss what you want to change about your situation and create with some achievable goals.
I also provide diagnostic assessments for ADHD and Autism.
I have extensive experience and knowledge across the lifespan but primarily work with children, adolescents, parents and families.
Sometimes clients have found gaining a new perspective on their situation is enough to instigate change to their lives and other people prefer to work slowly on specific areas. Together we can discuss what you want to change about your situation and create with some achievable goals.
I also provide diagnostic assessments for ADHD and Autism.
I also work with parents experiencing anxiety, overwhelming worries, panic, OCD, intrusive thoughts, social or health anxiety.
The aim of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is to work together to identify the main issues holding you back. We explore your patterns of thought, beliefs you may hold, and any behaviour that may be preventing you achieving your goals. Sessions are 50 minutes and can vary between 8 up to 20 sessions depending on the issue.
I also work with parents experiencing anxiety, overwhelming worries, panic, OCD, intrusive thoughts, social or health anxiety.
The aim of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is to work together to identify the main issues holding you back. We explore your patterns of thought, beliefs you may hold, and any behaviour that may be preventing you achieving your goals. Sessions are 50 minutes and can vary between 8 up to 20 sessions depending on the issue.
I’ve been a qualified Clinical Psychologist since 2015, with over 18 years’ experience supporting children, adults, and families across the NHS, private, and education sectors.
I enjoy working with clients who feel stuck with anxiety, depression, or grief, and have a special interest in supporting mums-to-be and new mums through pregnancy and the postnatal period.
I’m passionate about providing culturally sensitive support to individuals from ethnic minority communities.
Together, we can work towards greater understanding, healthier coping strategies, and positive change. Begin your journey to better emotional wellbeing.
I’ve been a qualified Clinical Psychologist since 2015, with over 18 years’ experience supporting children, adults, and families across the NHS, private, and education sectors.
I enjoy working with clients who feel stuck with anxiety, depression, or grief, and have a special interest in supporting mums-to-be and new mums through pregnancy and the postnatal period.
I’m passionate about providing culturally sensitive support to individuals from ethnic minority communities.
Together, we can work towards greater understanding, healthier coping strategies, and positive change. Begin your journey to better emotional wellbeing.
We all encounter moments when we need support, and I provide a safe, confidential space to help you navigate life's challenges. Building a strong, trusting relationship is central to my approach, as I recognize that each person is unique. I adapt my methods to foster your insight and understanding of the issues at hand, paving the way for meaningful change. As a fully accredited psychodynamically trained therapist with an MA in Contemporary Therapeutic Studies, I also integrate person-centered and cognitive-behavioral techniques tailored to your specific needs.
We all encounter moments when we need support, and I provide a safe, confidential space to help you navigate life's challenges. Building a strong, trusting relationship is central to my approach, as I recognize that each person is unique. I adapt my methods to foster your insight and understanding of the issues at hand, paving the way for meaningful change. As a fully accredited psychodynamically trained therapist with an MA in Contemporary Therapeutic Studies, I also integrate person-centered and cognitive-behavioral techniques tailored to your specific needs.
Problems are personal, bereavement, depression, stress, relationship breakdowns and anxiety can all feel unbearable and isolating. The reasons for seeking counselling or psychotherapy are as unique and varied as we are. Sometimes we have an idea of what is annoying or upsetting us. Sometimes we struggle to understand issues that darken our days. We might enter a cycle of blame or self-loathing in which we get lost, finding it difficult to move forwards in our lives.
Problems are personal, bereavement, depression, stress, relationship breakdowns and anxiety can all feel unbearable and isolating. The reasons for seeking counselling or psychotherapy are as unique and varied as we are. Sometimes we have an idea of what is annoying or upsetting us. Sometimes we struggle to understand issues that darken our days. We might enter a cycle of blame or self-loathing in which we get lost, finding it difficult to move forwards in our lives.
Hello, I'm Wendy and I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience working in the NHS and Charity sector. I currently work within a specialist services with individuals and families with emotional difficulties. When we first meet, we will think together about your experiences, why you have come to therapy now, and your hopes for change. I hope to offer you a warm, non-judgmental, and safe therapeutic safe to help explore current difficulties and to find ways to overcome the challenges that are having an impact on your life.
Hello, I'm Wendy and I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience working in the NHS and Charity sector. I currently work within a specialist services with individuals and families with emotional difficulties. When we first meet, we will think together about your experiences, why you have come to therapy now, and your hopes for change. I hope to offer you a warm, non-judgmental, and safe therapeutic safe to help explore current difficulties and to find ways to overcome the challenges that are having an impact on your life.
I have clinical experience of working with trauma, abuse, relationship difficulties, sex and sexuality, addiction, anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, work-related stress, pregnancy, birth and parenting, neurodivergences, shame and low self-esteem.
I have 5 years training in clinical psychotherapy and my practice is informed by existential, psychodynamic and person-centered theory. The relationship between therapist and client is primary and ideally will help you to see what relationship patterns have been created with yourself and others, and how they impact your sense of self and overall wellbeing.
I have clinical experience of working with trauma, abuse, relationship difficulties, sex and sexuality, addiction, anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, work-related stress, pregnancy, birth and parenting, neurodivergences, shame and low self-esteem.
I have 5 years training in clinical psychotherapy and my practice is informed by existential, psychodynamic and person-centered theory. The relationship between therapist and client is primary and ideally will help you to see what relationship patterns have been created with yourself and others, and how they impact your sense of self and overall wellbeing.
As an experienced and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, I care deeply about what I do. You may be depressed, anxious, stressed, angry or have relationship problems or work-related difficulties. I will listen to you with empathy and without judgement so that can I see your world through your eyes and so that you feel heard. If your thoughts and feelings are confusing, conflicted or unclear, I will work with you collaboratively to unravel and make sense of them.
As an experienced and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, I care deeply about what I do. You may be depressed, anxious, stressed, angry or have relationship problems or work-related difficulties. I will listen to you with empathy and without judgement so that can I see your world through your eyes and so that you feel heard. If your thoughts and feelings are confusing, conflicted or unclear, I will work with you collaboratively to unravel and make sense of them.
Want to explore what's brought you to therapy in a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental setting? I'm an Integrative psychotherapist - the essence of my practice is to work with you transparently and with warmth, empathy, humour and gentle challenge. Perhaps you’re struggling - feeling alone and isolated. Maybe you’re overwhelmed, depressed, burnt out or anxious. It could be that what you’re experiencing isn’t any of these - maybe you don't feel yourself and you don’t know why. If you’re experiencing any of these feelings, sharing your burden through counselling can help.
Want to explore what's brought you to therapy in a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental setting? I'm an Integrative psychotherapist - the essence of my practice is to work with you transparently and with warmth, empathy, humour and gentle challenge. Perhaps you’re struggling - feeling alone and isolated. Maybe you’re overwhelmed, depressed, burnt out or anxious. It could be that what you’re experiencing isn’t any of these - maybe you don't feel yourself and you don’t know why. If you’re experiencing any of these feelings, sharing your burden through counselling can help.
Hello and welcome. Life can be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can leave us thinking, feeling and acting in ways that don’t reflect who we want to be. You may be struggling with Grief, Trauma or Addiction, seeking understanding with Neurodiversity, or difficult relationship patterns. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), MA and being EMDR(accredited), I have supported thousands of people through a wide range of issues, helping them find genuine healing, meaningful change and hope for the future.
Hello and welcome. Life can be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can leave us thinking, feeling and acting in ways that don’t reflect who we want to be. You may be struggling with Grief, Trauma or Addiction, seeking understanding with Neurodiversity, or difficult relationship patterns. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), MA and being EMDR(accredited), I have supported thousands of people through a wide range of issues, helping them find genuine healing, meaningful change and hope for the future.
I offer interventions directly with young people, adults and/or with parents/ carers and families.
I use a range of psychological models including: CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Systemic and PBS (Positive Behaviour Support). I work integratively, which means that I draw ideas from different models dependent on what we feel will be helpful at that time.
I offer interventions directly with young people, adults and/or with parents/ carers and families.
I use a range of psychological models including: CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Systemic and PBS (Positive Behaviour Support). I work integratively, which means that I draw ideas from different models dependent on what we feel will be helpful at that time.
Perhaps you are feeling anxious, low or stuck, noticing the same patterns repeating in your relationships or facing a change such as bereavement, separation, redundancy or becoming a parent.
I'm a BACP-registered psychodynamic counsellor. Together we can explore how past experiences shape the way you think, feel and relate to others today. I offer weekly 50-minute sessions in person near St Albans city centre or online anywhere in the UK.
Perhaps you are feeling anxious, low or stuck, noticing the same patterns repeating in your relationships or facing a change such as bereavement, separation, redundancy or becoming a parent.
I'm a BACP-registered psychodynamic counsellor. Together we can explore how past experiences shape the way you think, feel and relate to others today. I offer weekly 50-minute sessions in person near St Albans city centre or online anywhere in the UK.
You may look like you're coping well, while privately feeling exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed or unlike yourself. Perhaps rest isn't helping, a relationship is struggling, or life has changed and you're finding it hard to adjust. I work with adults, couples and young people aged 16+ experiencing anxiety, burnout, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and life transitions. I'm a BACP-registered psychotherapist and JMT coach with 15+ years' corporate experience. My approach is warm, practical and focused on helping you understand what's happening beneath the surface and create meaningful change. Online UK-wide and in Bedford.
You may look like you're coping well, while privately feeling exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed or unlike yourself. Perhaps rest isn't helping, a relationship is struggling, or life has changed and you're finding it hard to adjust. I work with adults, couples and young people aged 16+ experiencing anxiety, burnout, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and life transitions. I'm a BACP-registered psychotherapist and JMT coach with 15+ years' corporate experience. My approach is warm, practical and focused on helping you understand what's happening beneath the surface and create meaningful change. Online UK-wide and in Bedford.
Welcome — I’m Amy, a trauma-informed psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience supporting adults through trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or repeating patterns that no longer make sense, therapy can offer a space to slow things down and understand what’s really going on. I help clients make sense of their inner world, reduce emotional distress, and create meaningful, lasting change. My style is warm, collaborative, and gently direct — supportive without being vague.
Welcome — I’m Amy, a trauma-informed psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience supporting adults through trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or repeating patterns that no longer make sense, therapy can offer a space to slow things down and understand what’s really going on. I help clients make sense of their inner world, reduce emotional distress, and create meaningful, lasting change. My style is warm, collaborative, and gently direct — supportive without being vague.
I specialise in family dynamics, parenting, couple relationships and neurodevelopmental disorders, drawing on extensive experience and strong theoretical grounding to offer thoughtful, responsive support.
As a Systemic Psychotherapist offering a non-judgemental space that separates the problem from the person. I provide a dynamic, creative, and bespoke practice, adapted to meet your unique needs. We’ll explore your emotions and experiences with care and curiosity, making sense of them through the lenses of culture, faith, values, family scripts, neurodivergence, and intergenerational trauma, to nurture growth, accountability, and empowered, authentic change. As someone with lived and professional experience of neurodivergence and mental health, I hold a grounded, compassionate understanding of diverse ways of being.
I specialise in family dynamics, parenting, couple relationships and neurodevelopmental disorders, drawing on extensive experience and strong theoretical grounding to offer thoughtful, responsive support.
As a Systemic Psychotherapist offering a non-judgemental space that separates the problem from the person. I provide a dynamic, creative, and bespoke practice, adapted to meet your unique needs. We’ll explore your emotions and experiences with care and curiosity, making sense of them through the lenses of culture, faith, values, family scripts, neurodivergence, and intergenerational trauma, to nurture growth, accountability, and empowered, authentic change. As someone with lived and professional experience of neurodivergence and mental health, I hold a grounded, compassionate understanding of diverse ways of being.
I will give you the space to talk and explore what you're experiencing in a confidential setting. And help you find healthy coping strategies to develop long term ways of looking after your mental health. Sessions are online (anywhere in UK) or outdoors in the Malvern Hills. Client's feedback - 'Helen made me feel comfortable and listened to.' 'Helen gave me the strategies and tools to help myself in between our sessions, whilst being an invaluable source of comfort and strength.' 'Helen is an incredibly warm and comforting therapist who knew how to hold space for my plethora of emotions.' 'She was lovely and a great counsellor.'
I will give you the space to talk and explore what you're experiencing in a confidential setting. And help you find healthy coping strategies to develop long term ways of looking after your mental health. Sessions are online (anywhere in UK) or outdoors in the Malvern Hills. Client's feedback - 'Helen made me feel comfortable and listened to.' 'Helen gave me the strategies and tools to help myself in between our sessions, whilst being an invaluable source of comfort and strength.' 'Helen is an incredibly warm and comforting therapist who knew how to hold space for my plethora of emotions.' 'She was lovely and a great counsellor.'
With over 24 years experience, I am extremely passionate about helping and supporting people to improve their emotional wellbeing and mental health in today’s world where there are so many stresses and strains. I provide a safe, warm and empathic space, where we will work closely together to understand the difficulties you may be experiencing so that we can make sense of these and move towards change. I believe sincerely in evidenced-based talking therapies and the power they have to facilitate this. I offer individual therapy for children, adolescents and adults, and therapy for couples and families too.
With over 24 years experience, I am extremely passionate about helping and supporting people to improve their emotional wellbeing and mental health in today’s world where there are so many stresses and strains. I provide a safe, warm and empathic space, where we will work closely together to understand the difficulties you may be experiencing so that we can make sense of these and move towards change. I believe sincerely in evidenced-based talking therapies and the power they have to facilitate this. I offer individual therapy for children, adolescents and adults, and therapy for couples and families too.
"Dianne helped my husband and I bridge seemingly impossible gaps in our understanding of each other and ability to communicate despite considerable differences. Dianne took us from a place where we encountered apparently unresolvable emotional blockages daily, from a place of frustration and chronic misunderstanding to a place where we were able to appreciate each other's feelings and show love to one another increasingly unreservedly. She was skilfully professional, without ever faltering in compassion or humanity. She has given us the tools we needed to succeed in our marriage and we are hugely grateful for her help. " Annon
"Dianne helped my husband and I bridge seemingly impossible gaps in our understanding of each other and ability to communicate despite considerable differences. Dianne took us from a place where we encountered apparently unresolvable emotional blockages daily, from a place of frustration and chronic misunderstanding to a place where we were able to appreciate each other's feelings and show love to one another increasingly unreservedly. She was skilfully professional, without ever faltering in compassion or humanity. She has given us the tools we needed to succeed in our marriage and we are hugely grateful for her help. " Annon
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 10 years experience working within Adult, Adolescent, and Child Mental Health settings. I have received further therapeutic training in Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and have extensive clinical experience working with attachment difficulties and trauma. I believe that we all learn to cope with the difficulties in life in different ways and over time these ways of coping can become unhelpful or could be keeping us stuck. You can expect a welcoming, non-judgemental, curious and compassionate approach to work alongside you, towards your therapy goals.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 10 years experience working within Adult, Adolescent, and Child Mental Health settings. I have received further therapeutic training in Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and have extensive clinical experience working with attachment difficulties and trauma. I believe that we all learn to cope with the difficulties in life in different ways and over time these ways of coping can become unhelpful or could be keeping us stuck. You can expect a welcoming, non-judgemental, curious and compassionate approach to work alongside you, towards your therapy goals.
I’m a MBACP registered psychotherapist offering individual therapy, couples therapy, couples counselling, parenting support and online therapy in Welwyn, Hertfordshire and internationally.
Many of the people I work with look capable on the outside, yet privately feel anxious, burnt out, disconnected or caught in repeating emotional and relational patterns. Some come in crisis; others arrive with the quieter sense that life, love, work or family has begun to feel strained, flat or difficult to inhabit fully.
I’m a MBACP registered psychotherapist offering individual therapy, couples therapy, couples counselling, parenting support and online therapy in Welwyn, Hertfordshire and internationally.
Many of the people I work with look capable on the outside, yet privately feel anxious, burnt out, disconnected or caught in repeating emotional and relational patterns. Some come in crisis; others arrive with the quieter sense that life, love, work or family has begun to feel strained, flat or difficult to inhabit fully.
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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.