Parenting Counselling in Hoddesdon
I work with all age group clients which includes children with their parents in play therapy and filial (family) therapy.
I am an experienced, professionally trained, and BAPT-accredited Play Therapist, Filial Therapist, and EMDR Therapist, working with children and adults across all age groups. With many years in clinical practice, I provide focused, one-on-one therapy in a safe and confidential setting. My in-depth experience encompasses a wide range of concerns and difficulties. I supervise professionals in related helping fields and have worked with individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. I also have experience in providing Play Therapy and therapeutic life story work for looked-after children and pre- and post-adoption.
I work with all age group clients which includes children with their parents in play therapy and filial (family) therapy.
I am an experienced, professionally trained, and BAPT-accredited Play Therapist, Filial Therapist, and EMDR Therapist, working with children and adults across all age groups. With many years in clinical practice, I provide focused, one-on-one therapy in a safe and confidential setting. My in-depth experience encompasses a wide range of concerns and difficulties. I supervise professionals in related helping fields and have worked with individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. I also have experience in providing Play Therapy and therapeutic life story work for looked-after children and pre- and post-adoption.
I am a highly qualified and experienced Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist. I have spent 16 years working in NHS mental health services, and now focus on my private practice full time. With a high level of expertise, I am able to create a bespoke therapeutic experience that helps clients move towards their goals. I focus on providing high quality, evidence based therapy that enables clients to feel empowered and understood, enabling them to learn the skills needed to make positive and long lasting changes in their lives.
I am a highly qualified and experienced Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist. I have spent 16 years working in NHS mental health services, and now focus on my private practice full time. With a high level of expertise, I am able to create a bespoke therapeutic experience that helps clients move towards their goals. I focus on providing high quality, evidence based therapy that enables clients to feel empowered and understood, enabling them to learn the skills needed to make positive and long lasting changes in their lives.
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.
I am a integrative counsellor, which means I use different counselling approaches and theories in my work. I aim to create a space that puts you and what you need at the centre of my counselling work. This means my approach to counselling work varies from person to person but I always take a client led approach, meaning that you take the lead on what it is you want to bring into the counselling room.
I believe that having the space to reflect, give time to any issues we face and be heard, is essential for us to thrive as people.
I am a integrative counsellor, which means I use different counselling approaches and theories in my work. I aim to create a space that puts you and what you need at the centre of my counselling work. This means my approach to counselling work varies from person to person but I always take a client led approach, meaning that you take the lead on what it is you want to bring into the counselling room.
I believe that having the space to reflect, give time to any issues we face and be heard, is essential for us to thrive as people.
I appreciate it may have taken a great deal of courage to arrive at my profile today and I extend a warm welcome to you. I understand and value highly the support that counselling provides, particularly at a time when it feels as though you are struggling alone with few options. Maybe you're feeling a bit lost, anxious, stressed, depressed or confused. Struggling with something and could use some support to help explore and resolve it? Are you ready to make some changes to improve the quality of your life? Let's take the journey together to find understanding, clarity and relief as you gain improvement to the quality of your life.
I appreciate it may have taken a great deal of courage to arrive at my profile today and I extend a warm welcome to you. I understand and value highly the support that counselling provides, particularly at a time when it feels as though you are struggling alone with few options. Maybe you're feeling a bit lost, anxious, stressed, depressed or confused. Struggling with something and could use some support to help explore and resolve it? Are you ready to make some changes to improve the quality of your life? Let's take the journey together to find understanding, clarity and relief as you gain improvement to the quality of your life.
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.
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With 25 years in the NHS, supporting life's full spectrum, I've worked in diverse settings: community, hospice, public health, and college, including pregnancy, parenting and Perinatal MH.
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life overwhelming?
Relationships strained with others and yourself?
Stuck in a negative cycle?
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I offer a trauma-informed approach to counselling, specialising in attachment and childhood trauma, to support individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm, particularly those navigating parenthood or significant life transitions. Together, we'll explore your emotions, find clarity, and build the resilience you need to thrive.
With 25 years in the NHS, supporting life's full spectrum, I've worked in diverse settings: community, hospice, public health, and college, including pregnancy, parenting and Perinatal MH.
Seeking Peace of Mind?
life overwhelming?
Relationships strained with others and yourself?
Stuck in a negative cycle?
Healing from past experiences and building secure connections is possible.
I offer a trauma-informed approach to counselling, specialising in attachment and childhood trauma, to support individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm, particularly those navigating parenthood or significant life transitions. Together, we'll explore your emotions, find clarity, and build the resilience you need to thrive.
Hello hello. I'm a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist specialising in assessment and therapeutic work with children, teens, young adults, and families, both online and in person in Hackney, London. Are you (or your young person) struggling with low mood, anxiety, trauma, identity, overwhelming or confusing emotions, or a combination of concerns? Or would you like help to strengthen relationships within your family, or respond safely and effectively to tricky child behaviour? I have over a decade of experience within NHS, social care, university, and private settings helping individuals and families to reach their goals.
Hello hello. I'm a HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist specialising in assessment and therapeutic work with children, teens, young adults, and families, both online and in person in Hackney, London. Are you (or your young person) struggling with low mood, anxiety, trauma, identity, overwhelming or confusing emotions, or a combination of concerns? Or would you like help to strengthen relationships within your family, or respond safely and effectively to tricky child behaviour? I have over a decade of experience within NHS, social care, university, and private settings helping individuals and families to reach their goals.
I am experienced in working with loss, parenting and relationship issues as well as more specialised concerns related to infertility and pregnancy.
As an integrative counsellor, I use a range of approaches and models. I will work with you to help you to explore whatever life issues you may be struggling with. Our sessions gives you the opportunity to discuss your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a non-judgemental and confidential space. I will give you time to work out how to best cope with what you are facing, to come to terms with the past as well as to explore ways to improve your relationships. I will support you but also at times challenge you so that you can honestly evaluate and clarify what really matters to you.
I am experienced in working with loss, parenting and relationship issues as well as more specialised concerns related to infertility and pregnancy.
As an integrative counsellor, I use a range of approaches and models. I will work with you to help you to explore whatever life issues you may be struggling with. Our sessions gives you the opportunity to discuss your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a non-judgemental and confidential space. I will give you time to work out how to best cope with what you are facing, to come to terms with the past as well as to explore ways to improve your relationships. I will support you but also at times challenge you so that you can honestly evaluate and clarify what really matters to you.
I also offer parent-infant psychotherapy, which supports parents when there are difficulties in relating to their new baby.
Life might feel quite unbearable right now. Work and family life may have spiralled out of control. You might be struggling to bond with your new baby, or your young child or teenager is in emotional pain. You may have lost a loved one due to a relationship breaking down or a bereavement. Perhaps your hopes and dreams have been shattered and you are wondering if there is a way out of this dark place. All of the above life events can cause us to feel many confusing emotions such as anxiety, depression or anger. You being here right now is an important step towards changing your situation for the better.
I also offer parent-infant psychotherapy, which supports parents when there are difficulties in relating to their new baby.
Life might feel quite unbearable right now. Work and family life may have spiralled out of control. You might be struggling to bond with your new baby, or your young child or teenager is in emotional pain. You may have lost a loved one due to a relationship breaking down or a bereavement. Perhaps your hopes and dreams have been shattered and you are wondering if there is a way out of this dark place. All of the above life events can cause us to feel many confusing emotions such as anxiety, depression or anger. You being here right now is an important step towards changing your situation for the better.
I have had experience of working with parents, children and young people.
Hello, thankyou for looking at my profile. My intention is to develop a therapeutic alliance, a safe space to provide a hearing, a listening. Being with a committed other, every week is a rare and precious gift to yourself. This time will be your time. I am an integrative practitioner which means I bring everything I know, theoretically, intuitively, physically and emotionally, in the service of the other, in the moment. Locating feeling and releasing of emotions, is welcomed, through the body, voice or with artworks. I am committed to giving you and your experiences a full hearing, and so change will occur.
I have had experience of working with parents, children and young people.
Hello, thankyou for looking at my profile. My intention is to develop a therapeutic alliance, a safe space to provide a hearing, a listening. Being with a committed other, every week is a rare and precious gift to yourself. This time will be your time. I am an integrative practitioner which means I bring everything I know, theoretically, intuitively, physically and emotionally, in the service of the other, in the moment. Locating feeling and releasing of emotions, is welcomed, through the body, voice or with artworks. I am committed to giving you and your experiences a full hearing, and so change will occur.
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 have experience of working with neurodiverse adults and the parents of neurodiverse children.
Are you struggling with difficult feelings such as anxiety or grief? Are you facing a life challenge? Do you want to understand yourself better and live more freely?
My intention is to meet whatever you bring with compassion, curiosity and presence.
My approach is relational and embodied. This means through building a therapeutic relationship which welcomes all of our humanness into the room, we are offered the possibility of greater insight which can then be taken into daily life. I have many years’ experience of working with the body; this embodied awareness is an integral part of exploring what is happening in the here and now.
I have experience of working with neurodiverse adults and the parents of neurodiverse children.
Are you struggling with difficult feelings such as anxiety or grief? Are you facing a life challenge? Do you want to understand yourself better and live more freely?
My intention is to meet whatever you bring with compassion, curiosity and presence.
My approach is relational and embodied. This means through building a therapeutic relationship which welcomes all of our humanness into the room, we are offered the possibility of greater insight which can then be taken into daily life. I have many years’ experience of working with the body; this embodied awareness is an integral part of exploring what is happening in the here and now.
Hi, my name is Abi, and I am a qualified Person Centred counsellor, registered with the BACP. I am also an Accredited Member of the NCPS. For me, counselling is a space where the client is given the opportunity to open up whilst feeling heard and held. I believe in creating a relationship between client and counsellor where you feel you can share your experiences and explore your feelings in a confidential and non-judgemental environment.
I work with clients online & also from counselling rooms as an Associate Counsellor at A Little Room of Therapy.
Hi, my name is Abi, and I am a qualified Person Centred counsellor, registered with the BACP. I am also an Accredited Member of the NCPS. For me, counselling is a space where the client is given the opportunity to open up whilst feeling heard and held. I believe in creating a relationship between client and counsellor where you feel you can share your experiences and explore your feelings in a confidential and non-judgemental environment.
I work with clients online & also from counselling rooms as an Associate Counsellor at A Little Room of Therapy.
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. Previous to the MA in Child Psychotherapy, I have been trained in Switzerland as Psychomotor Therapist, with a focus on Play Therapy and Body Work for Children and young adults. I have many years of experience working with my clients through play therapy and talking therapy but integrate EMDR, body awareness and symbolism, art materials, clay and sand into my work to facilitate unconscious emotional processes.
I am a qualified and experienced Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. Previous to the MA in Child Psychotherapy, I have been trained in Switzerland as Psychomotor Therapist, with a focus on Play Therapy and Body Work for Children and young adults. I have many years of experience working with my clients through play therapy and talking therapy but integrate EMDR, body awareness and symbolism, art materials, clay and sand into my work to facilitate unconscious emotional processes.
I am passionate about working with parents as I know how challenging and under-supported parenting is!
I offer kind, non-judgemental, practical and emotionally intelligent support with all aspects of parenting. I offer a connection-based, authoritative approach to parenting that is rooted in evidenced-based approaches related to the importance of attachment relationships and attuned, emotional support to build children's emotional well-being and resilience.
I am passionate about working with parents as I know how challenging and under-supported parenting is!
I offer kind, non-judgemental, practical and emotionally intelligent support with all aspects of parenting. I offer a connection-based, authoritative approach to parenting that is rooted in evidenced-based approaches related to the importance of attachment relationships and attuned, emotional support to build children's emotional well-being and resilience.
Welcome to safe space!
Whether you or your child are navigating anxiety, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, life transitions or the challenges of day to day life — I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and care as you move toward greater connection, fulfillment, and ease.
I work with clients of all ages and bring a gentle, attuned approach. My practice is inclusive and neurodivergent-affirming, grounded in deep respect for each person’s unique way of being in the world.
Welcome to safe space!
Whether you or your child are navigating anxiety, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, life transitions or the challenges of day to day life — I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and care as you move toward greater connection, fulfillment, and ease.
I work with clients of all ages and bring a gentle, attuned approach. My practice is inclusive and neurodivergent-affirming, grounded in deep respect for each person’s unique way of being in the world.
You are not alone. There are many reasons why people seek counselling such as anxiety, bereavement or relationships and it can be a combination of things that makes someone feel overwhelmed. I work with all age groups, genders and cultures; with individuals, couples and families. Talking can be difficult for anyone so I also offer creative and animal assisted therapies to enable clients to express their feelings and experiences in a less challenging way. I am experienced in different life issues: If you are Deaf I can sign BSL or you might be on the Autistic Spectrum. If appropriate I can also work with clients in a home setting.
You are not alone. There are many reasons why people seek counselling such as anxiety, bereavement or relationships and it can be a combination of things that makes someone feel overwhelmed. I work with all age groups, genders and cultures; with individuals, couples and families. Talking can be difficult for anyone so I also offer creative and animal assisted therapies to enable clients to express their feelings and experiences in a less challenging way. I am experienced in different life issues: If you are Deaf I can sign BSL or you might be on the Autistic Spectrum. If appropriate I can also work with clients in a home setting.
I also offer therapeutic interventions to support parental identity issues and parent-infant bonding difficulties.
I am Dr Kirsty Carmichael and I am a Practitioner Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with more than 12 years experience of working in the NHS. I offer a range of psychological therapies for adults, young people, couples and families.
I also offer therapeutic interventions to support parental identity issues and parent-infant bonding difficulties.
I am Dr Kirsty Carmichael and I am a Practitioner Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with more than 12 years experience of working in the NHS. I offer a range of psychological therapies for adults, young people, couples and families.
Dr Catriona Amberton
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Hertford SG14
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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.
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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.