Parenting Counselling in Central London, London
By talking together, and attending to the creative ways the body and mind has offered protection from this, within the culture we live in, we will develop an understanding and find new ways to move forward in life (Please note: I only work with teens if parents also agree to engage in parent work alongside).
Thank you for your interest! I am an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist and I have worked in mental health services in the NHS for over 25 years. I have a particular skill in working collaboratively with people whilst keeping them connected to the important contexts of their lives, whether that is their partner, children, family, work or the values and beliefs which guide them. I think it is important to acknowledge the impact of intergenerational strengths & trauma as well as attending to community resources & adversities given the powerful effect these can have in shaping our lives.
By talking together, and attending to the creative ways the body and mind has offered protection from this, within the culture we live in, we will develop an understanding and find new ways to move forward in life (Please note: I only work with teens if parents also agree to engage in parent work alongside).
Thank you for your interest! I am an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist and I have worked in mental health services in the NHS for over 25 years. I have a particular skill in working collaboratively with people whilst keeping them connected to the important contexts of their lives, whether that is their partner, children, family, work or the values and beliefs which guide them. I think it is important to acknowledge the impact of intergenerational strengths & trauma as well as attending to community resources & adversities given the powerful effect these can have in shaping our lives.
I also work with psychodynamic and integrative models of treatment, including EMDR, and provide Parent-infant Psychoyherapy.
I provide psychological treatment to clients suffering from a wide range of difficulties and conditions, including Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal problems, PTSD, Complex trauma and Anger management. Some of my clients may suffer from longterm difficulties, such as struggling to manage strong emotions and struggle to maintain close and significant relationships with others. Other clients may present with specific difficulties, such as career changes, family tensions or facing periods of particular stress. I also work with parents, who are struggling to bond with their children.
I also work with psychodynamic and integrative models of treatment, including EMDR, and provide Parent-infant Psychoyherapy.
I provide psychological treatment to clients suffering from a wide range of difficulties and conditions, including Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal problems, PTSD, Complex trauma and Anger management. Some of my clients may suffer from longterm difficulties, such as struggling to manage strong emotions and struggle to maintain close and significant relationships with others. Other clients may present with specific difficulties, such as career changes, family tensions or facing periods of particular stress. I also work with parents, who are struggling to bond with their children.
I'm a systemic/family therapist, group, and parenting facilitator who works creatively and collaboratively to help you navigate challenges.
With over three decades in the helping professions across public, private, and voluntary sectors, I bring deep experience to therapy. People seek therapy for many reasons—self-awareness, relationship growth, navigating family dynamics, or coping with life events. Whether you're an individual, couple/throuple, or family, I provide a supportive space to explore challenges and strengthen connections. If you're considering group therapy, I offer compassionate guidance to help you grow alongside others.
I'm a systemic/family therapist, group, and parenting facilitator who works creatively and collaboratively to help you navigate challenges.
With over three decades in the helping professions across public, private, and voluntary sectors, I bring deep experience to therapy. People seek therapy for many reasons—self-awareness, relationship growth, navigating family dynamics, or coping with life events. Whether you're an individual, couple/throuple, or family, I provide a supportive space to explore challenges and strengthen connections. If you're considering group therapy, I offer compassionate guidance to help you grow alongside others.
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.
I offer counselling (including play therapy where appropriate) and parenting support.
I offer a safe environment in which to explore what you / your child need to, at your own pace. A space that values respect, that makes you feel you have really been listened to, that is non-judgemental and open.
I offer counselling (including play therapy where appropriate) and parenting support.
I offer a safe environment in which to explore what you / your child need to, at your own pace. A space that values respect, that makes you feel you have really been listened to, that is non-judgemental and open.
I work with individuals and couples supporting them in their difficult journey with Trauma and Recovery, Relationship Issues, perinatal/postnatal and parenting challenges, Bereavement and Work Related Stress.
My relational approach weaves together various therapeutic models to support empowerment and growth. I tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients whether it's understanding and healing different parts of the self, developing practical tools to manage overwhelming emotions or addressing early emotional wounds with compassion.
I work with individuals and couples supporting them in their difficult journey with Trauma and Recovery, Relationship Issues, perinatal/postnatal and parenting challenges, Bereavement and Work Related Stress.
My relational approach weaves together various therapeutic models to support empowerment and growth. I tailor each session to meet the unique needs and goals of my clients whether it's understanding and healing different parts of the self, developing practical tools to manage overwhelming emotions or addressing early emotional wounds with compassion.
Welcome to safe space!
Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, life transitions or the challenges of parenting — 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 to each session. My practice is inclusive and neurodivergent-affirming, grounded in deep respect for each person’s unique way of being in the world.
As a certified AutPlay Therapy provider I use play-based, evidence-informed methods to support emotional regulation, social connection, and resilience.
Welcome to safe space!
Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, life transitions or the challenges of parenting — 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 to each session. My practice is inclusive and neurodivergent-affirming, grounded in deep respect for each person’s unique way of being in the world.
As a certified AutPlay Therapy provider I use play-based, evidence-informed methods to support emotional regulation, social connection, and resilience.
I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural, Compassion-Focused, Narrative, Psychodynamic, and Systemic Therapy, as well as several attachment-based parenting interventions.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist specialising in supporting children, young people, their families, and the networks around them. I strive to create a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space where I can provide support for a range of emotional, psychological, social, and behavioural difficulties. This includes help with anxiety (such as social anxiety, health anxiety, panic, and school-related anxiety), low mood, emotion regulation (stress, anger, and frustration), friendship and relationship challenges, significant life events (like loss or separation), and adaptations for neurodiversity.
I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural, Compassion-Focused, Narrative, Psychodynamic, and Systemic Therapy, as well as several attachment-based parenting interventions.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist specialising in supporting children, young people, their families, and the networks around them. I strive to create a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space where I can provide support for a range of emotional, psychological, social, and behavioural difficulties. This includes help with anxiety (such as social anxiety, health anxiety, panic, and school-related anxiety), low mood, emotion regulation (stress, anger, and frustration), friendship and relationship challenges, significant life events (like loss or separation), and adaptations for neurodiversity.
Depression, anxiety, parenting, family conflict and teaching.
Are you seeking a safe, empathetic space to explore your feelings and experiences? As a UKCP-registered, person-centred psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, I am dedicated to supporting your journey towards mental well-being.
Depression, anxiety, parenting, family conflict and teaching.
Are you seeking a safe, empathetic space to explore your feelings and experiences? As a UKCP-registered, person-centred psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, I am dedicated to supporting your journey towards mental well-being.
This may include the exploration of becoming a parent, anxiety, low mood, Tokophobia (phobia), birth trauma, difficulty with bonding, gender disappointment, adjustment to becoming a parent, the loss of a baby, returning to work and rediscovering your identity.
As a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, with further specialism in Perinatal and Parental Mental Health, I work with people who have a range of difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, processing past trauma, OCD, birth trauma, phobia of birth, difficulties with bonding, gender disappointment, adjusting to parenthood, low self-esteem and the sad loss of a pregnancy. I understand that life can feel complicated and tricky, and often involves a mix of emotions. I will work alongside you to develop an intervention plan that fits for you, based upon your needs, your goals and the evidence bases for effective treatment.
This may include the exploration of becoming a parent, anxiety, low mood, Tokophobia (phobia), birth trauma, difficulty with bonding, gender disappointment, adjustment to becoming a parent, the loss of a baby, returning to work and rediscovering your identity.
As a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, with further specialism in Perinatal and Parental Mental Health, I work with people who have a range of difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, processing past trauma, OCD, birth trauma, phobia of birth, difficulties with bonding, gender disappointment, adjusting to parenthood, low self-esteem and the sad loss of a pregnancy. I understand that life can feel complicated and tricky, and often involves a mix of emotions. I will work alongside you to develop an intervention plan that fits for you, based upon your needs, your goals and the evidence bases for effective treatment.
As well as having lived experience of autism parenting, I have written and researched extensively around the lived experiences of the parents of autistic girls.
I am a BACP accredited trauma-informed EMDR and integrative psychotherapist with 15 years of clinical experience in counselling and psychotherapy, and 25 years in the field of autism. I work online and specialise in supporting parents and carers of children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) before and after diagnosis.
As well as having lived experience of autism parenting, I have written and researched extensively around the lived experiences of the parents of autistic girls.
I am a BACP accredited trauma-informed EMDR and integrative psychotherapist with 15 years of clinical experience in counselling and psychotherapy, and 25 years in the field of autism. I work online and specialise in supporting parents and carers of children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) before and after diagnosis.
On the basis of this, I can then offer further assessment, brief or long term therapies and therapeutic parent support.
I have an MPsychpsych (6-year postgraduate training) and I am registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), for work with children and young people up to the age of 25, as well as parents, carers and professionals. I have 20 years of experience working with children and families, including clinical and leadership positions within the NHS and in many mainstream and specialist schools. Most recently, running a specialist CAMHS service within the NHS in West London and as a Visiting Lecturer on Postgraduate mental health courses at the Tavistock & Portman.
On the basis of this, I can then offer further assessment, brief or long term therapies and therapeutic parent support.
I have an MPsychpsych (6-year postgraduate training) and I am registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), for work with children and young people up to the age of 25, as well as parents, carers and professionals. I have 20 years of experience working with children and families, including clinical and leadership positions within the NHS and in many mainstream and specialist schools. Most recently, running a specialist CAMHS service within the NHS in West London and as a Visiting Lecturer on Postgraduate mental health courses at the Tavistock & Portman.
After years in education I can help with bullying, learning difficulties, adolescence, self-esteem and parenting.
I am a transactional analysis psychotherapist and counsellor. I always appreciate that it takes courage to seek support and the first step can seem daunting. Therapy can help to organise your thoughts and feelings and free you from repeated patterns of behaviour that prevent you from leading a happier and more fulfilling life. You can learn to understand why those patterns are there and how to change them, so that they no longer control what you are trying to achieve for yourself. I work online and face to face (depending on availability of space). The virtual setting is calm, confidential and safe.
After years in education I can help with bullying, learning difficulties, adolescence, self-esteem and parenting.
I am a transactional analysis psychotherapist and counsellor. I always appreciate that it takes courage to seek support and the first step can seem daunting. Therapy can help to organise your thoughts and feelings and free you from repeated patterns of behaviour that prevent you from leading a happier and more fulfilling life. You can learn to understand why those patterns are there and how to change them, so that they no longer control what you are trying to achieve for yourself. I work online and face to face (depending on availability of space). The virtual setting is calm, confidential and safe.
Some of the most common issues I can help you with are: anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, relationship issues, addiction, feeling sad, abuse, separation, dissatisfaction at work, gender & sexuality, eating & body image issues, becoming a parent, postnatal depression, midlife crisis.
I am an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Central London and Online, offering private therapy sessions for adults on a long, medium or short-term basis. I offer a warm, confidential and welcoming space for you, where you'll be able to discuss your problems and difficulties. You will feel respected, understood and valued; and we will work together towards the changes you want in your life. Please email me and we can have a brief conversation and book your first session.
Some of the most common issues I can help you with are: anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, relationship issues, addiction, feeling sad, abuse, separation, dissatisfaction at work, gender & sexuality, eating & body image issues, becoming a parent, postnatal depression, midlife crisis.
I am an experienced Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Central London and Online, offering private therapy sessions for adults on a long, medium or short-term basis. I offer a warm, confidential and welcoming space for you, where you'll be able to discuss your problems and difficulties. You will feel respected, understood and valued; and we will work together towards the changes you want in your life. Please email me and we can have a brief conversation and book your first session.
I work with a wide range of issues, for example: anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, lone and step- parenting, addiction and substance misuse.
I use an integrative approach, combining several therapeutic methods to suit your unique needs. This may include person-centred and psychodynamic approaches, mindfulness techniques, and bodywork practices. By drawing from these different modalities, I aim to help you gain insight, manage difficult emotions, and develop practical tools to move forwards.
I work with a wide range of issues, for example: anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, lone and step- parenting, addiction and substance misuse.
I use an integrative approach, combining several therapeutic methods to suit your unique needs. This may include person-centred and psychodynamic approaches, mindfulness techniques, and bodywork practices. By drawing from these different modalities, I aim to help you gain insight, manage difficult emotions, and develop practical tools to move forwards.
Parenting a teen or preteen can be incredibly rewarding but also challenging, especially when they are experiencing overwhelming anxiety, anger issues, or friendship struggles.
Children’s sessions incorporate engaging activities to develop emotional awareness, communication, and self-regulation, while parents receive regular feedback and insights. Dedicated parent sessions offer targeted techniques to support your child’s growth, strengthening your connection and parenting approach.
Parenting a teen or preteen can be incredibly rewarding but also challenging, especially when they are experiencing overwhelming anxiety, anger issues, or friendship struggles.
Children’s sessions incorporate engaging activities to develop emotional awareness, communication, and self-regulation, while parents receive regular feedback and insights. Dedicated parent sessions offer targeted techniques to support your child’s growth, strengthening your connection and parenting approach.
Natalie O'Riordan In Treatment London Ltd
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Central London, London EC2R
Often, we find we can function incredibly well in other areas of our life, holding high pressure jobs, juggling multiple areas of responsibility such as parenting, caring for friends and older family members.
When people contact me for professional support, they often want fast results so as to be able to quickly start to feel better and to feel more in control. Over a period of more than 10 years as a Psychotherapist, I have developed a way of working that quickly allows people to feel more in control amidst the most complex of issues we face as humans. Whether it is a sudden, short-term situation that you need help to deal with, or a long-term ongoing issue that you have recently decided to address, I take a direct, action-led approach to helping you to tackle these challenges.
Often, we find we can function incredibly well in other areas of our life, holding high pressure jobs, juggling multiple areas of responsibility such as parenting, caring for friends and older family members.
When people contact me for professional support, they often want fast results so as to be able to quickly start to feel better and to feel more in control. Over a period of more than 10 years as a Psychotherapist, I have developed a way of working that quickly allows people to feel more in control amidst the most complex of issues we face as humans. Whether it is a sudden, short-term situation that you need help to deal with, or a long-term ongoing issue that you have recently decided to address, I take a direct, action-led approach to helping you to tackle these challenges.
I also offer systemic family sessions to help parents with parenting difficulties, their children’s behaviour their relationship difficulties.
I have many years of experience in mental health as a Clinician, Supervisor and Manager for a variety of services, including Tavistock and Portman NHS trust, Enfield CAMHS and Camden Council. I provide a confidential, non-judgmental space where we can work together to explore things that contribute to current difficulties.
I also offer systemic family sessions to help parents with parenting difficulties, their children’s behaviour their relationship difficulties.
I have many years of experience in mental health as a Clinician, Supervisor and Manager for a variety of services, including Tavistock and Portman NHS trust, Enfield CAMHS and Camden Council. I provide a confidential, non-judgmental space where we can work together to explore things that contribute to current difficulties.
I'm a specialist in working with anger and anxiety, and have extensive experience working with depression, trauma, addictions, relationships & breakups, divorce, parenting, abuse, illness & injury, self-harm and grief.
I’m a BACP registered integrative psychodynamic counsellor. I see clients as individuals with your own unique issues & life experiences, so draw on a wide range of humanistic, psychodynamic & CBT approaches to tailor therapy to your specific needs. I provide a safe, reliable & confidential space where we can develop a trusting relationship to help you feel supported in therapy & free to talk about the issues affecting your life without fear of judgement. Together we can explore the aspects of your life that are troubling you, helping you increase self-awareness & process difficult feelings in order to live in a more satisfying way.
I'm a specialist in working with anger and anxiety, and have extensive experience working with depression, trauma, addictions, relationships & breakups, divorce, parenting, abuse, illness & injury, self-harm and grief.
I’m a BACP registered integrative psychodynamic counsellor. I see clients as individuals with your own unique issues & life experiences, so draw on a wide range of humanistic, psychodynamic & CBT approaches to tailor therapy to your specific needs. I provide a safe, reliable & confidential space where we can develop a trusting relationship to help you feel supported in therapy & free to talk about the issues affecting your life without fear of judgement. Together we can explore the aspects of your life that are troubling you, helping you increase self-awareness & process difficult feelings in order to live in a more satisfying way.
I am particularly interested in working with parents of young children, supporting them to build strong relationships with their children and focusing on various aspects of parenting.
I know that a positive therapeutic relationship is central to good outcomes in therapy. Therefore, I spend time getting to know each client and building a sense of trust, respect, empathy, care and emotional safety. Once I have established with my client what they would like to focus on, we will devise a therapeutic plan together.
I am particularly interested in working with parents of young children, supporting them to build strong relationships with their children and focusing on various aspects of parenting.
I know that a positive therapeutic relationship is central to good outcomes in therapy. Therefore, I spend time getting to know each client and building a sense of trust, respect, empathy, care and emotional safety. Once I have established with my client what they would like to focus on, we will devise a therapeutic plan together.
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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.