Parenting Counselling in Hertford
Dr Catriona Amberton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hertford SG14
Waitlist for new clients
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.
Maybe becoming a parent has brought up unexpected questions about your own upbringing, or you're navigating difficult family dynamics, or you've reached a point where simply "getting on with it" isn't working anymore.
I have particular experience supporting clients through periods of big life transitions, including changes in relationships, parenthood, identity, work and family life. Alongside my professional training, I'm also a mother of three and understand first-hand some of the pressures, responsibilities and identity shifts that can accompany modern life.
Maybe becoming a parent has brought up unexpected questions about your own upbringing, or you're navigating difficult family dynamics, or you've reached a point where simply "getting on with it" isn't working anymore.
I have particular experience supporting clients through periods of big life transitions, including changes in relationships, parenthood, identity, work and family life. Alongside my professional training, I'm also a mother of three and understand first-hand some of the pressures, responsibilities and identity shifts that can accompany modern life.
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.
I offer tailored, trauma-focused therapy including EMDR, to support recovery from difficult experiences—whether related to birth, parenting, or other forms of trauma.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer compassionate, evidence‑based support for adults and young people navigating emotional challenges across all life transitions, also inclusive of fertility, pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. I work collaboratively to help you make sense of your experiences, reduce distress, and reconnect with your sense of self. My approach is warm, non‑judgmental and tailored to your needs, supporting resilience and wellbeing.
I offer tailored, trauma-focused therapy including EMDR, to support recovery from difficult experiences—whether related to birth, parenting, or other forms of trauma.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer compassionate, evidence‑based support for adults and young people navigating emotional challenges across all life transitions, also inclusive of fertility, pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. I work collaboratively to help you make sense of your experiences, reduce distress, and reconnect with your sense of self. My approach is warm, non‑judgmental and tailored to your needs, supporting resilience and wellbeing.
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 also offer parent support, training and tailored support for schools and professionals.
Integrative counselling/psychotherapy combines techniques to tailor unique, individual treatment. Meeting each person where they are—emotionally and developmentally—adapting my work to their unique needs. Alongside talking, I can use creative and sensory-based approaches, including play, art and music, to support expression and deepen understanding.
I also offer parent support, training and tailored support for schools and professionals.
Integrative counselling/psychotherapy combines techniques to tailor unique, individual treatment. Meeting each person where they are—emotionally and developmentally—adapting my work to their unique needs. Alongside talking, I can use creative and sensory-based approaches, including play, art and music, to support expression and deepen understanding.
Entering therapy can be anxiety provoking in itself thus I believe a positive therapeutic relationship is essential in ensuring clients feel comfortable to talk about whats happening for them. I have a calm, non-judgemental approach, working at the clients pace.
Entering therapy can be anxiety provoking in itself thus I believe a positive therapeutic relationship is essential in ensuring clients feel comfortable to talk about whats happening for them. I have a calm, non-judgemental approach, working at the clients pace.
There are several reasons why people decide to come to therapy, you may feel stuck, have experienced recent loss or change, want to gain understanding of certain behaviours or generally do not feel like you are living the life you want to.
There are several reasons why people decide to come to therapy, you may feel stuck, have experienced recent loss or change, want to gain understanding of certain behaviours or generally do not feel like you are living the life you want to.
I'm a BACP registered psychotherapeutic counsellor and trained mindfulness practitioner, experienced in supporting a diverse community of people of various ages and needs, with specialisation in stress management, anxiety and depression, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties and bereavement and loss.
My aim is to provide you with a warm, safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship so that you can explore your difficulties and find a way forward to living a life with greater freedom and ease.
I'm a BACP registered psychotherapeutic counsellor and trained mindfulness practitioner, experienced in supporting a diverse community of people of various ages and needs, with specialisation in stress management, anxiety and depression, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties and bereavement and loss.
My aim is to provide you with a warm, safe, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship so that you can explore your difficulties and find a way forward to living a life with greater freedom and ease.
I am a qualified counsellor and supervisor with 20+ years experience in treating addictions and mental health, including disordered eating patterns and relationship difficulties, and any underlying issues such as depression and anxiety disorders. I have worked in various settings such as; GP Surgeries, and Group Treatment Therapies. I help you to uncover and process any underlying emotional and psychological blocks so that you can achieve full recovery and a happy future, living out your full potential.
I am a qualified counsellor and supervisor with 20+ years experience in treating addictions and mental health, including disordered eating patterns and relationship difficulties, and any underlying issues such as depression and anxiety disorders. I have worked in various settings such as; GP Surgeries, and Group Treatment Therapies. I help you to uncover and process any underlying emotional and psychological blocks so that you can achieve full recovery and a happy future, living out your full potential.
I have particular experience working with new parents; single & solo parents; & those with caring responsibilities.
Are you looking for help to move forward and need a safe space to explore your feelings? Maybe you've been feeling that something needs to change, but you can't put your finger on what, why, or where to turn next. You might be struggling with your emotions, your sense of self, work, or a relationship — or simply feel lost. If you're tired of putting on a front and secretly struggling through, I may be able to help.
I'm Rhiannon, an experienced UKCP-registered psychodynamic psychotherapist. I offer a warm, compassionate, and thoughtful space to help you face what you are going through.
I have particular experience working with new parents; single & solo parents; & those with caring responsibilities.
Are you looking for help to move forward and need a safe space to explore your feelings? Maybe you've been feeling that something needs to change, but you can't put your finger on what, why, or where to turn next. You might be struggling with your emotions, your sense of self, work, or a relationship — or simply feel lost. If you're tired of putting on a front and secretly struggling through, I may be able to help.
I'm Rhiannon, an experienced UKCP-registered psychodynamic psychotherapist. I offer a warm, compassionate, and thoughtful space to help you face what you are going through.
Individual, family and couple therapy Parenting and EMDR trauma therapy delivered by an experienced and compassionate therapist
Therapist with 20 years experience in the NHS (camhs and adult) with expertise in family, couple and child/individual care across the lifespan. I currently hold a teaching position in a national training institution for trainee therapists. I am a compassionate therapist able to help and support you through emotional/relational and mental health difficulties. I offer Couple therapy , individual and Family therapy. Trained in several modalities including EMDR/trauma and child focused attachment therapy.
Individual, family and couple therapy Parenting and EMDR trauma therapy delivered by an experienced and compassionate therapist
Therapist with 20 years experience in the NHS (camhs and adult) with expertise in family, couple and child/individual care across the lifespan. I currently hold a teaching position in a national training institution for trainee therapists. I am a compassionate therapist able to help and support you through emotional/relational and mental health difficulties. I offer Couple therapy , individual and Family therapy. Trained in several modalities including EMDR/trauma and child focused attachment therapy.
Hello and welcome. I am an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience in mental health, specialising in couples and relationship therapy. I understand the messy, nuanced reality of modern relationships. My approach is warm, compassionate, and focused on real change. I believe we both hurt and heal in relationships, and while we are more connected globally and technologically than ever, many of us still feel isolated or misunderstood. I offer a collaborative, inclusive space to explore your story and build deeper connection.
Hello and welcome. I am an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience in mental health, specialising in couples and relationship therapy. I understand the messy, nuanced reality of modern relationships. My approach is warm, compassionate, and focused on real change. I believe we both hurt and heal in relationships, and while we are more connected globally and technologically than ever, many of us still feel isolated or misunderstood. I offer a collaborative, inclusive space to explore your story and build deeper connection.
I am qualified to work with parents, infants, children, adolescents and young adults up to the age of 25.
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist trained at the British Psychotherapy Foundation and a full member of the Association of Child Psychotherapists. Alongside my private practice, I work in an NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, providing assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with a wide range of difficulties.
I am qualified to work with parents, infants, children, adolescents and young adults up to the age of 25.
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist trained at the British Psychotherapy Foundation and a full member of the Association of Child Psychotherapists. Alongside my private practice, I work in an NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, providing assessment and treatment for children and adolescents with a wide range of difficulties.
You might be here because anxiety, exhaustion or overwhelm have started to feel like background noise you can't switch off. Perhaps you're navigating a difficult life transition, feeling isolated and alone, or stuck in a loop questioning who you are and where you're headed. Many of the people I work with are managing depression, childhood trauma, intrusive thoughts, or relationship difficulties, and are looking for a space to finally slow down and make sense of it all. In our weekly sessions together, we explore how past experience shapes your life now, working steadily toward greater self-understanding.
You might be here because anxiety, exhaustion or overwhelm have started to feel like background noise you can't switch off. Perhaps you're navigating a difficult life transition, feeling isolated and alone, or stuck in a loop questioning who you are and where you're headed. Many of the people I work with are managing depression, childhood trauma, intrusive thoughts, or relationship difficulties, and are looking for a space to finally slow down and make sense of it all. In our weekly sessions together, we explore how past experience shapes your life now, working steadily toward greater self-understanding.
I'm Clare, a fully qualified psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience. I hold diplomas in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, DBT, CFT, and ADHD Coaching. I work holistically, with special interests in personality disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, and ADHD. I also bring personal experience of narcissistic coercion and domestic violence. I'm passionate about men’s mental health and creating safe, non-judgmental spaces. I offer sessions in Hertfordshire and North Yorkshire and online via Microsoft Teams or FaceTime.
I'm Clare, a fully qualified psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience. I hold diplomas in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, DBT, CFT, and ADHD Coaching. I work holistically, with special interests in personality disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, and ADHD. I also bring personal experience of narcissistic coercion and domestic violence. I'm passionate about men’s mental health and creating safe, non-judgmental spaces. I offer sessions in Hertfordshire and North Yorkshire and online via Microsoft Teams or FaceTime.
You don’t need to have the right words - just a willingness to begin the conversation.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by grief, anxiety, or major life changes. Many of the people who come to me are trying to make sense of emotions that feel confusing, heavy, or difficult to manage alone. You might be coping with a bereavement, navigating a transition, or simply feeling lost in the pace of life. Whatever you’re carrying, you don’t need to have the right words before reaching out.
You don’t need to have the right words - just a willingness to begin the conversation.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by grief, anxiety, or major life changes. Many of the people who come to me are trying to make sense of emotions that feel confusing, heavy, or difficult to manage alone. You might be coping with a bereavement, navigating a transition, or simply feeling lost in the pace of life. Whatever you’re carrying, you don’t need to have the right words before reaching out.
I’m an experienced Counselling Psychologist working in private practice, currently able to offer online sessions. My therapeutic approach is primarily Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), a collaborative therapy in which we explore how past experiences - including our childhood relationships, and experiences that may have been difficult or traumatic – have shaped how we relate to ourselves and others in the present, and how we can make changes to live more authentically. I have expertise in working with international university students, supporting them to navigate the unique challenges that can arise while living and studying abroad.
I’m an experienced Counselling Psychologist working in private practice, currently able to offer online sessions. My therapeutic approach is primarily Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), a collaborative therapy in which we explore how past experiences - including our childhood relationships, and experiences that may have been difficult or traumatic – have shaped how we relate to ourselves and others in the present, and how we can make changes to live more authentically. I have expertise in working with international university students, supporting them to navigate the unique challenges that can arise while living and studying abroad.
If you are struggling with your mental health, feeling overwhelmed, low or anxious, worried about a relationship, your children, your health or work. If you are experiencing grief, loneliness, baby loss, ADHD, Autism, menopause, or long term health problems. Talking to a counsellor can help you.
I am a patient and understanding counsellor offering sessions for adults, covering a wide range of issues. There is no set format, you can talk about whatever is on your mind or troubling you; past, present, or future.
If you are struggling with your mental health, feeling overwhelmed, low or anxious, worried about a relationship, your children, your health or work. If you are experiencing grief, loneliness, baby loss, ADHD, Autism, menopause, or long term health problems. Talking to a counsellor can help you.
I am a patient and understanding counsellor offering sessions for adults, covering a wide range of issues. There is no set format, you can talk about whatever is on your mind or troubling you; past, present, or future.
My particular interest is in postnatal mental health and I support new parents to bond with their baby and foster a secure and lasting attachment.
I am Elaine, a fully qualified psychodynamic counsellor. I support adults and young people who, for whatever reason are struggling at the moment. Whether you are seeking clarity or looking to make a meaningful change, I can help. Together, we will explore your unique experiences in a calm, supportive environment and collaborate on the best way for you to move forward.
My particular interest is in postnatal mental health and I support new parents to bond with their baby and foster a secure and lasting attachment.
I am Elaine, a fully qualified psychodynamic counsellor. I support adults and young people who, for whatever reason are struggling at the moment. Whether you are seeking clarity or looking to make a meaningful change, I can help. Together, we will explore your unique experiences in a calm, supportive environment and collaborate on the best way for you to move forward.
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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.