Parenting Counselling in Lancing

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Regulate Collective
Counsellor, MBACP
Lancing BN15
Hello, I am Derellanne (she/her) Whether you're a young person trying to make sense of the world, a parent navigating family challenges, or an adult looking to reconnect with your sense of self, I welcome you to get in touch.
Sessions are shaped by your pace and your goals, I use a blend of talking therapy, coaching techniques, and creative tools depending on what feels right for you. I aim to offer a space where you or your child can show up without pressure or judgement and explore what’s going on beneath the surface and my experience allows me to tailor my approach.
Hello, I am Derellanne (she/her) Whether you're a young person trying to make sense of the world, a parent navigating family challenges, or an adult looking to reconnect with your sense of self, I welcome you to get in touch.
Sessions are shaped by your pace and your goals, I use a blend of talking therapy, coaching techniques, and creative tools depending on what feels right for you. I aim to offer a space where you or your child can show up without pressure or judgement and explore what’s going on beneath the surface and my experience allows me to tailor my approach.
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Roz Merrick
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi! I am Roz (she/her). I work face to face and online. You may be seeking counselling due to feeling anxious, overwhelmed, angry, confused or ‘stuck’; have unresolved childhood issues or experiencing difficulties around neurodivergence (diagnosed or not). Talking with friends or family you may feel unheard or given unhelpful advice. In therapy, I aim for you to feel able to explore the life issues or challenges you are facing. I follow your lead and work in the way most appropriate to you, helping to provide clarity, address concerns, or work towards the improved self-esteem, empowerment, change or self-acceptance you desire.
Hi! I am Roz (she/her). I work face to face and online. You may be seeking counselling due to feeling anxious, overwhelmed, angry, confused or ‘stuck’; have unresolved childhood issues or experiencing difficulties around neurodivergence (diagnosed or not). Talking with friends or family you may feel unheard or given unhelpful advice. In therapy, I aim for you to feel able to explore the life issues or challenges you are facing. I follow your lead and work in the way most appropriate to you, helping to provide clarity, address concerns, or work towards the improved self-esteem, empowerment, change or self-acceptance you desire.
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Adriana R Talaba
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Lancing BN15
I am specialised in childhood trauma and abuse, and work in many ways including psychotherapy, counseling,hypnotherapy, life coaching. You can benefit from support to overcome barriers that prevent you becoming who you want to be. • Lack of Confidence, Stress Related Problems & Social Problems. • Grief & Bereavement, Abortion, Miscarriage, Suicide, Murder, grief following the loss of a pet or job. • Compulsive Behaviour Disorder, Eating Disorders, Self Harm. • Fears, Phobias, Anger. • Traumatic incidents such as fire, robbery, bombing, rape, etc. • Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Problems, Sexual Dysfunction.
I am specialised in childhood trauma and abuse, and work in many ways including psychotherapy, counseling,hypnotherapy, life coaching. You can benefit from support to overcome barriers that prevent you becoming who you want to be. • Lack of Confidence, Stress Related Problems & Social Problems. • Grief & Bereavement, Abortion, Miscarriage, Suicide, Murder, grief following the loss of a pet or job. • Compulsive Behaviour Disorder, Eating Disorders, Self Harm. • Fears, Phobias, Anger. • Traumatic incidents such as fire, robbery, bombing, rape, etc. • Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Problems, Sexual Dysfunction.
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Selina Wigmore
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Do you sometimes feel like you are existing rather than living? This feeling can be related to low self-esteem, resulting in anxiety, depression, or suppression with coping behaviours. A lot of the time you can feel disconnected from those around you, that you are "just playing a part", and that if you weren't there, it would make no difference to the world around you. I work to change this, to recognise that you add value to your world. I look to your past to find meaning in your present. Childhood experiences can affect how we connect to people, and engage with the world around us. By exploring the past, we re-shape the future.
Do you sometimes feel like you are existing rather than living? This feeling can be related to low self-esteem, resulting in anxiety, depression, or suppression with coping behaviours. A lot of the time you can feel disconnected from those around you, that you are "just playing a part", and that if you weren't there, it would make no difference to the world around you. I work to change this, to recognise that you add value to your world. I look to your past to find meaning in your present. Childhood experiences can affect how we connect to people, and engage with the world around us. By exploring the past, we re-shape the future.
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Nicola Lloyd Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
From anxiety, depression, and low mood to the demands of work, parenting, and changing relationships.
Counselling with me offers a steady, understanding relationship where you can bring your thoughts, feelings, and questions without pressure, judgement, or the need to have everything figured out. Together, we can work towards finding clarity and understanding in your experiences. I work in person in Worthing and Littlehampton and online across the UK.
From anxiety, depression, and low mood to the demands of work, parenting, and changing relationships.
Counselling with me offers a steady, understanding relationship where you can bring your thoughts, feelings, and questions without pressure, judgement, or the need to have everything figured out. Together, we can work towards finding clarity and understanding in your experiences. I work in person in Worthing and Littlehampton and online across the UK.
023 9433 0742 View 023 9433 0742
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Charlene at Coastal Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
Speaking to a empathic and non-judgmental counsellor can help you gain insight and clarity leading towards greater certainty, stability and calmness. This can help if you feel overwhelmed or maybe lost or unable to cope. For couples, improving your communication and rediscovering that sense of togetherness can breathe new life into your relationship. A fresh perspective can help you build resilience for the further struggles that life may bring. If you have experienced divorce, lone parenthood, relocation, a blended family or life-changing health event, I have a unique understanding of these issues.
Speaking to a empathic and non-judgmental counsellor can help you gain insight and clarity leading towards greater certainty, stability and calmness. This can help if you feel overwhelmed or maybe lost or unable to cope. For couples, improving your communication and rediscovering that sense of togetherness can breathe new life into your relationship. A fresh perspective can help you build resilience for the further struggles that life may bring. If you have experienced divorce, lone parenthood, relocation, a blended family or life-changing health event, I have a unique understanding of these issues.
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Zoe Beverton
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling stuck and longing for a greater sense of peace? Whether you are carrying old thoughts and emotions, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life, or simply needing a space where you can be heard without judgement, I offer a compassionate and supportive environment to help you reconnect with yourself. Together, we will gently explore your experiences, deepen your self-understanding, and begin to release patterns that no longer serve you. I have experience supporting clients with a wide range of challenges including individuals exploring and understanding neurodiversity.
Are you feeling stuck and longing for a greater sense of peace? Whether you are carrying old thoughts and emotions, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life, or simply needing a space where you can be heard without judgement, I offer a compassionate and supportive environment to help you reconnect with yourself. Together, we will gently explore your experiences, deepen your self-understanding, and begin to release patterns that no longer serve you. I have experience supporting clients with a wide range of challenges including individuals exploring and understanding neurodiversity.
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Ailsa Oyefesobi
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I have experience working with complex trauma presentations, parents who have experienced the death of a baby, grief, victims of abuse and those with clinical diagnoses.
Taking the first steps in your therapeutic journey can feel scary. Whatever the reason you find yourself here know that I will meet you with compassion and kindness. With a humanistic approach, our sessions will feel like a journey as together we make meaning from and try to better understand your journey so far...
I have experience working with complex trauma presentations, parents who have experienced the death of a baby, grief, victims of abuse and those with clinical diagnoses.
Taking the first steps in your therapeutic journey can feel scary. Whatever the reason you find yourself here know that I will meet you with compassion and kindness. With a humanistic approach, our sessions will feel like a journey as together we make meaning from and try to better understand your journey so far...
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Kevin Behan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with individuals navigating complex emotions, relationship challenges and life transitions, helping to untangle psychological knots. Utilising the relationship itself as a tool for healing, together we can explore what’s happening beneath the surface, uncovering the patterns that have kept us stuck. Over time, this allows for change that feels more grounded, meaningful, and lasting. In our lives we can come to feeling stuck in recurring patterns; whether in relationships, emotions, or life choices, even when we already have some understanding of them
I work with individuals navigating complex emotions, relationship challenges and life transitions, helping to untangle psychological knots. Utilising the relationship itself as a tool for healing, together we can explore what’s happening beneath the surface, uncovering the patterns that have kept us stuck. Over time, this allows for change that feels more grounded, meaningful, and lasting. In our lives we can come to feeling stuck in recurring patterns; whether in relationships, emotions, or life choices, even when we already have some understanding of them
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MB Counselling
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Hello I am Malcolm Bateup from MB Counselling Services. I provide both 1.1 and couples counselling using an integrative approach that enables individuals and couples to move forward from being stuck by difficult and complex experiences that have happened out of their control in their lives. Due to the pandemic after carrying out a covid risk assessment I have made an ethical decision to provide specialist video link to enable everyone to feel safe rather than my treatment room. If you would like to find out more I can be contacted through Www.mbc-relationships.co.uk &www.mbcounselling-sussex.com and 07443507711 Take care Malcolm
Hello I am Malcolm Bateup from MB Counselling Services. I provide both 1.1 and couples counselling using an integrative approach that enables individuals and couples to move forward from being stuck by difficult and complex experiences that have happened out of their control in their lives. Due to the pandemic after carrying out a covid risk assessment I have made an ethical decision to provide specialist video link to enable everyone to feel safe rather than my treatment room. If you would like to find out more I can be contacted through Www.mbc-relationships.co.uk &www.mbcounselling-sussex.com and 07443507711 Take care Malcolm
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Anna Lurot
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
As a Counselling Psychologist, I’m here to offer you expert psychological therapy and thorough mental health assessments, tailored to suit individuals of all ages. I specialise in supporting people with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and various emotional struggles. With a broad training in several therapeutic approaches, including a full qualification in Integrative Psychotherapy, I bring a unique set of skills to my practice. I draw on evidence-based treatments such as EMDR, CBT, and other talking therapies, always choosing the best approach to suit your needs and circumstances.
As a Counselling Psychologist, I’m here to offer you expert psychological therapy and thorough mental health assessments, tailored to suit individuals of all ages. I specialise in supporting people with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and various emotional struggles. With a broad training in several therapeutic approaches, including a full qualification in Integrative Psychotherapy, I bring a unique set of skills to my practice. I draw on evidence-based treatments such as EMDR, CBT, and other talking therapies, always choosing the best approach to suit your needs and circumstances.
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Louise Dale
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Hove BN3
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Rosalind Field
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Alison Edwards
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
I work with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression/sadness, stress, anger, loneliness, social rejection, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, bereavement/loss, abuse, parenting challenges, and difficulties with sleep, alcohol, drugs and food.
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Zara O'Brien
Counsellor, MBACP
Alongside my clinical work, I founded The Children's Psychology Hub — a library of low-cost, clinician-designed psychoeducational resources for parents, carers, and professionals.
You might be here because something has shifted — a loss, a transition, a quiet sense that the life you're living doesn't quite feel like yours. Or because anxiety has taken up permanent residence and you're exhausted by it. Or because you're grieving something the world hasn't given you space to name. I work with adults navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, burnout, and the weight of societal expectations. Together we make space for what's actually happening — not just the symptoms, but what's beneath them — so you can move forward with greater clarity and choices that feel genuinely yours.
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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.