Parenting Counselling in Horsforth

Jo Miller
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you struggling with anxiety? overwhelm? or stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts and behaviours? Maybe you’ve experienced a bereavement or trauma and you’re finding it difficult to cope. The thought of talking about how you’re feeling can be daunting, but I am empathetic, insightful and ready to listen, so you can feel truly heard. I can offer you the support you need within a confidential and judgement free space. Finding the right counsellor is crucial, as building a strong therapeutic relationship is key in helping you feel comfortable enough to fully open up and explore your concerns. Please click on my website link.
Are you struggling with anxiety? overwhelm? or stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts and behaviours? Maybe you’ve experienced a bereavement or trauma and you’re finding it difficult to cope. The thought of talking about how you’re feeling can be daunting, but I am empathetic, insightful and ready to listen, so you can feel truly heard. I can offer you the support you need within a confidential and judgement free space. Finding the right counsellor is crucial, as building a strong therapeutic relationship is key in helping you feel comfortable enough to fully open up and explore your concerns. Please click on my website link.
0113 519 8289 View 0113 519 8289
Ruth Frances Hannant
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
Life can be tricky! It can feel like you are wading through mud, it can feel completely overwhelming and sometimes it can just feel off balance. Life makes many demands on us including relationships, work, responsibilities, unexpected life events, grief and unresolved feelings from experiences in your past. Sometimes we all need a bit of extra emotional support and I'm here to help you with that. I can offer you a safe and compassionate space to explore your situation, feelings and thoughts, where you will be fully heard, without judgment or rejection. We will work together to focus on your wellbeing.
Life can be tricky! It can feel like you are wading through mud, it can feel completely overwhelming and sometimes it can just feel off balance. Life makes many demands on us including relationships, work, responsibilities, unexpected life events, grief and unresolved feelings from experiences in your past. Sometimes we all need a bit of extra emotional support and I'm here to help you with that. I can offer you a safe and compassionate space to explore your situation, feelings and thoughts, where you will be fully heard, without judgment or rejection. We will work together to focus on your wellbeing.
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Elizabeth Robinson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am an Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Couple counsellor, Family counsellor - adults only - and Clinical Supervisor. I have over 20 years experience working and training within a variety of organisations. Counselling:- Work with adults 18 and above in an integrative way ,draw upon different models to suite you. Clinical Supervision is a crucial component for both trainee and qualified Counsellors ensuring client welfare and promoting professional growth . Couple and family counselling:- Work with Couples , families adults I.E , Mum and Daughter/Son , Father Daughter/Son, Sister, Brothers in area LS16 /LS29
I am an Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Couple counsellor, Family counsellor - adults only - and Clinical Supervisor. I have over 20 years experience working and training within a variety of organisations. Counselling:- Work with adults 18 and above in an integrative way ,draw upon different models to suite you. Clinical Supervision is a crucial component for both trainee and qualified Counsellors ensuring client welfare and promoting professional growth . Couple and family counselling:- Work with Couples , families adults I.E , Mum and Daughter/Son , Father Daughter/Son, Sister, Brothers in area LS16 /LS29
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Cat Brown
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
When it’s not always possible to chat to a friend or loved one about personal issues counselling can be really helpful. Using a warm and down to earth style my sessions will use techniques to help discover the underlying symptoms, using a non direct approach. This will allow us to explore any issues you have, develop ways to overcome them, and move forward positively at a pace that feels right for you. As a fully qualified therapist, I offer help if you suffer emotional from problems with low self esteem, relationships, work related stress, abuse, child related issues, abandonment, drug abuse and addiction, amongst many others.
When it’s not always possible to chat to a friend or loved one about personal issues counselling can be really helpful. Using a warm and down to earth style my sessions will use techniques to help discover the underlying symptoms, using a non direct approach. This will allow us to explore any issues you have, develop ways to overcome them, and move forward positively at a pace that feels right for you. As a fully qualified therapist, I offer help if you suffer emotional from problems with low self esteem, relationships, work related stress, abuse, child related issues, abandonment, drug abuse and addiction, amongst many others.
0113 487 2776 View 0113 487 2776
Dr Netalie Shloim
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Serves Area
Welcome. I am an Associate Professor in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a practising psychotherapist. With over 25 years of experience, my clinical work focuses on eating disorders and body image, trauma, attachment, neurodiversity (including ADHD), and complex emotional difficulties. I work integratively, drawing on psychodynamic, relational, and creative approaches, and has extensive experience in individual therapy, group work, and clinical supervision.​
Welcome. I am an Associate Professor in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a practising psychotherapist. With over 25 years of experience, my clinical work focuses on eating disorders and body image, trauma, attachment, neurodiversity (including ADHD), and complex emotional difficulties. I work integratively, drawing on psychodynamic, relational, and creative approaches, and has extensive experience in individual therapy, group work, and clinical supervision.​
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Tracy Graylich
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I trained as a person-centred counsellor, which simply means our sessions are all about you. I’d like to welcome you to a confidential and non-judgemental safe space where you can talk freely to explore your inner-self. Together, we can discover any underlying issues behind the difficulties you are experiencing and by overcoming the ghosts of your past, you will be in a better place to move forward with your life.Having counselling enables you to rediscover yourself in a safe place, where you can go at your own pace and allow yourself to release your true emotions that you may have locked away.
I trained as a person-centred counsellor, which simply means our sessions are all about you. I’d like to welcome you to a confidential and non-judgemental safe space where you can talk freely to explore your inner-self. Together, we can discover any underlying issues behind the difficulties you are experiencing and by overcoming the ghosts of your past, you will be in a better place to move forward with your life.Having counselling enables you to rediscover yourself in a safe place, where you can go at your own pace and allow yourself to release your true emotions that you may have locked away.
0113 487 2769 View 0113 487 2769
Dr Aneesa Shariff
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may be successful but your worries and tendency to go over worst case scenarios in your head are so hard to control. Perhaps your anxiety is making it difficult for you to sleep well, relax, causing problems in your relationships, or bringing on panic attacks. You may have been coping by trying to block the worries out or avoid the situations that trigger your anxiety, but this is only making it harder for you to be present in your life and relationships the way you want to be. I'm here to help and let you know that you can learn to live life in the moment and learn to trust in your coping skills again.
You may be successful but your worries and tendency to go over worst case scenarios in your head are so hard to control. Perhaps your anxiety is making it difficult for you to sleep well, relax, causing problems in your relationships, or bringing on panic attacks. You may have been coping by trying to block the worries out or avoid the situations that trigger your anxiety, but this is only making it harder for you to be present in your life and relationships the way you want to be. I'm here to help and let you know that you can learn to live life in the moment and learn to trust in your coping skills again.
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Ruth Murtagh Relationship Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you looking for a therapist who you can trust to be a safe pair of hands? You may be an individual, or a couple, and feel weary and disconnected. You may find that discussions with your partner often end up in the same unhappy cycle each time, pushing you further apart and nothing gets resolved. You may be struggling to recover from an affair, or a feeling of betrayal. I work in a compassionate and supportive way- sometimes with a gentle challenge- untangling together what might be keeping you stuck. We will work towards whatever your goals and needs are. You might be surprised how small changes can really have a huge impact.
Are you looking for a therapist who you can trust to be a safe pair of hands? You may be an individual, or a couple, and feel weary and disconnected. You may find that discussions with your partner often end up in the same unhappy cycle each time, pushing you further apart and nothing gets resolved. You may be struggling to recover from an affair, or a feeling of betrayal. I work in a compassionate and supportive way- sometimes with a gentle challenge- untangling together what might be keeping you stuck. We will work towards whatever your goals and needs are. You might be surprised how small changes can really have a huge impact.
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Francesca Parry
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You have likely arrived here because yourself or someone you know is thinking about counselling. This can be a worrying and confusing time and you may just need information about what counselling is and how you can make use of it. I chose counselling as a career as there was a time where I felt like I had no voice. I was alone with my thoughts and feelings. Having therapy, allowed me to understand how it feels to be listened to, with no judgement or a fear of being misunderstood. It gave me time, space and the confidence to open up. I want to work with others and communicate how to work on their self-love and belief in themselves.
You have likely arrived here because yourself or someone you know is thinking about counselling. This can be a worrying and confusing time and you may just need information about what counselling is and how you can make use of it. I chose counselling as a career as there was a time where I felt like I had no voice. I was alone with my thoughts and feelings. Having therapy, allowed me to understand how it feels to be listened to, with no judgement or a fear of being misunderstood. It gave me time, space and the confidence to open up. I want to work with others and communicate how to work on their self-love and belief in themselves.
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Dr Tej .
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/ parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
I have expertise in using attachment focused approaches in all my work and through collaborative alliance, my clients report rapid recovery from linking past to present; becoming active authors of a new and possible future. I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/ parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
I have expertise in using attachment focused approaches in all my work and through collaborative alliance, my clients report rapid recovery from linking past to present; becoming active authors of a new and possible future. I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
020 3870 3028 View 020 3870 3028
Sarah Cassidy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Building a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship is at the core of our work together. My commitment is to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I approach our sessions with empathy, respect, and understanding of your unique journey. I am an experienced trauma and attachment psychotherapist with many years experience working with adults, children, young people and families who have had attachment difficulties and disruptions. I am also trained in DDP and Theraplay.
Building a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship is at the core of our work together. My commitment is to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space where you can openly explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I approach our sessions with empathy, respect, and understanding of your unique journey. I am an experienced trauma and attachment psychotherapist with many years experience working with adults, children, young people and families who have had attachment difficulties and disruptions. I am also trained in DDP and Theraplay.
0114 697 2849 View 0114 697 2849
Roman Romeo
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Leeds LS10
I mainly work with parents raising neurodivergent children and with adults diagnosed later in life.
Perhaps you are raising a child with autism or ADHD and you are exhausted in a way that sleep does not touch. Perhaps you are grieving something you cannot quite name, or carrying guilt about how thin your patience has worn. Perhaps you have recently been diagnosed yourself, at thirty or at fifty, and are rewriting everything you thought you knew about who you have been. I was a teacher in a specialist school for four years before I trained as a counsellor. I have sat on the other side of those annual reviews, so you will not need to explain the system to me. I work in person in Leeds and online.
I mainly work with parents raising neurodivergent children and with adults diagnosed later in life.
Perhaps you are raising a child with autism or ADHD and you are exhausted in a way that sleep does not touch. Perhaps you are grieving something you cannot quite name, or carrying guilt about how thin your patience has worn. Perhaps you have recently been diagnosed yourself, at thirty or at fifty, and are rewriting everything you thought you knew about who you have been. I was a teacher in a specialist school for four years before I trained as a counsellor. I have sat on the other side of those annual reviews, so you will not need to explain the system to me. I work in person in Leeds and online.
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Sam Keeley
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Shipley BD18
Waitlist for new clients
I can support parents who are worried about their children's difficulties, I can help adults and children who may struggle with emotional regulation, aggression, self-injury, depression, anxiety, harmful sexual behaviour, trauma, and attachment difficulties.
I support children and adults who present with a range of behavioural, emotional and developmental difficulties. Since 2011, I have specialised in psychological assessments, psychological training and advice, delivering evidence-based psychological therapy, acting as a director of a therapeutic organisation and working in school governance.
I can support parents who are worried about their children's difficulties, I can help adults and children who may struggle with emotional regulation, aggression, self-injury, depression, anxiety, harmful sexual behaviour, trauma, and attachment difficulties.
I support children and adults who present with a range of behavioural, emotional and developmental difficulties. Since 2011, I have specialised in psychological assessments, psychological training and advice, delivering evidence-based psychological therapy, acting as a director of a therapeutic organisation and working in school governance.
01274 041573 View 01274 041573
Margaret Wilson - Child and Adolescent Counsellor
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
I am an experienced Child, Young Person and Parent Psychotherapist, based in Harrogate.
I have undergone many years of in-depth specialist training to understand the complexity of the young brain, developmental stages and attachment. I provide a range of therapeutic approaches, including play, creative and talking. I work with adopted families. I provide therapeutic coaching for ASD/ADHD. I also offer therapeutic sessions for parents.
I am an experienced Child, Young Person and Parent Psychotherapist, based in Harrogate.
I have undergone many years of in-depth specialist training to understand the complexity of the young brain, developmental stages and attachment. I provide a range of therapeutic approaches, including play, creative and talking. I work with adopted families. I provide therapeutic coaching for ASD/ADHD. I also offer therapeutic sessions for parents.
01423 449146 View 01423 449146
Dominique Pitman
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Leeds LS16
Are you struggling with everyday life at the moment, or are you not feeling yourself? Do you have lots of thoughts going round your head and you don’t know what to do about them? Taking some time out to talk to an experienced therapist can really help. Together we can explore your feelings and worries, better understand where they come from and also figure out what changes you could make to help you feel happier. I aim to listen and be truly alongside you throughout the sessions as you talk about anything that you want to bring – be it experiences from the past, things that are happening now, or concerns for the future.
Are you struggling with everyday life at the moment, or are you not feeling yourself? Do you have lots of thoughts going round your head and you don’t know what to do about them? Taking some time out to talk to an experienced therapist can really help. Together we can explore your feelings and worries, better understand where they come from and also figure out what changes you could make to help you feel happier. I aim to listen and be truly alongside you throughout the sessions as you talk about anything that you want to bring – be it experiences from the past, things that are happening now, or concerns for the future.
0113 519 0482 View 0113 519 0482
Claire Baits
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
I am a fully qualified and registered play therapist, trainee clinical supervisor. I offer tailored play therapy for children and families aged 4 years to adolescence, younger children when using a family approach. Offering support to you and your children with difficulties that impact day-to-day lives. This can be children who are withdrawn or unhappy, who experience friendship difficulties or nightmares. You may be experiencing struggles with behaviour or concentration. Play Therapy aids recovery for children who have suffered traumatic events. If your needs are not specified, please contact me to discuss further.
I am a fully qualified and registered play therapist, trainee clinical supervisor. I offer tailored play therapy for children and families aged 4 years to adolescence, younger children when using a family approach. Offering support to you and your children with difficulties that impact day-to-day lives. This can be children who are withdrawn or unhappy, who experience friendship difficulties or nightmares. You may be experiencing struggles with behaviour or concentration. Play Therapy aids recovery for children who have suffered traumatic events. If your needs are not specified, please contact me to discuss further.
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Sian Palma Kilcommons
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Perhaps, as a parent you wish to improve your relationship with your teenage child or as an adult you wish to improve your relationship with your parents?
I can offer specialist psychotherapy for individuals, couples, whole families or other close relationships. I can also offer supervision to therapists and counsellors.
Perhaps, as a parent you wish to improve your relationship with your teenage child or as an adult you wish to improve your relationship with your parents?
I can offer specialist psychotherapy for individuals, couples, whole families or other close relationships. I can also offer supervision to therapists and counsellors.
01484 627739 View 01484 627739
Lucy Thompson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
I have worked with many clients over the last 16 years, I work particularly with clients in the following areas -adoption, bereavement, life as a carer, parenting, and relationships in general.
I am an experienced counsellor working with couples and individuals offering in person sessions in Harrogate and online. Contact me to arrange a free 30 minute introductory session to see how we might work together. Relationship counselling - I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy a way of helping couples move from disconnection to connection. Looking at the negative cycles you get caught in and helping you identify where you get stuck. Strengthening bonds to create more secure and happier relationships. Individual counselling - Support in the areas of bereavement, cancer support, relationships and adoption.
I have worked with many clients over the last 16 years, I work particularly with clients in the following areas -adoption, bereavement, life as a carer, parenting, and relationships in general.
I am an experienced counsellor working with couples and individuals offering in person sessions in Harrogate and online. Contact me to arrange a free 30 minute introductory session to see how we might work together. Relationship counselling - I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy a way of helping couples move from disconnection to connection. Looking at the negative cycles you get caught in and helping you identify where you get stuck. Strengthening bonds to create more secure and happier relationships. Individual counselling - Support in the areas of bereavement, cancer support, relationships and adoption.
01423 803390 View 01423 803390
Ann Overton
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Todmorden OL14
I offer couple/relationship therapy using an approach called Emotionally Focussed Therapy. I am a UKCP registered Family and Systemic Psychotherapist with 20 years experience in the NHS and private practice. Couples usually come for therapy when there is a high level of distress in the relationship. They are often experiencing painfully repetitive 'win-lose' arguments, feeling hurt, blamed, lonely, unappreciated, angry, sad. They feel stuck, don't know how to move forward, don't want to make things worse. There may be issues around trust, communication, betrayal, affairs, and lack of intimacy.
I offer couple/relationship therapy using an approach called Emotionally Focussed Therapy. I am a UKCP registered Family and Systemic Psychotherapist with 20 years experience in the NHS and private practice. Couples usually come for therapy when there is a high level of distress in the relationship. They are often experiencing painfully repetitive 'win-lose' arguments, feeling hurt, blamed, lonely, unappreciated, angry, sad. They feel stuck, don't know how to move forward, don't want to make things worse. There may be issues around trust, communication, betrayal, affairs, and lack of intimacy.
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Dr Caroline Bligh
Verified Verified
Leeds LS16
I am here to support you through difficult period in your professional or personal life. Are you struggling to cope due to stresses at work and/or home? Perhaps you have a new role or a baby! The ongoing demands of work, personal relationships and/or family responsibilities may be reducing your energy levels. By introducing positive and solution focused support. I can help you work through these difficult times.
I am here to support you through difficult period in your professional or personal life. Are you struggling to cope due to stresses at work and/or home? Perhaps you have a new role or a baby! The ongoing demands of work, personal relationships and/or family responsibilities may be reducing your energy levels. By introducing positive and solution focused support. I can help you work through these difficult times.
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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.