Parenting Counselling in North London, London

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Patsy Ryz
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Online Only
I am an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and a Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with over 20 years’ experience of work in the NHS, Voluntary Sector and Private Practice. I am part of the MA teaching staff at Tavistock Relationships where, as a Visiting Clinician, I have been involved in the Parenting Together and Parents in Dispute Services, undertaken assessments and supervision. In my Private Practice I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to parents, couples or individuals wanting help with their relationships.
I am an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and a Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with over 20 years’ experience of work in the NHS, Voluntary Sector and Private Practice. I am part of the MA teaching staff at Tavistock Relationships where, as a Visiting Clinician, I have been involved in the Parenting Together and Parents in Dispute Services, undertaken assessments and supervision. In my Private Practice I offer a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to parents, couples or individuals wanting help with their relationships.
020 3389 7084 View 020 3389 7084
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Rebecca Jones
Counsellor, BACP
North London, London N8
In life, we all encounter moments of uncertainty, challenges, and emotions that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. If you've found yourself here, it's likely you're seeking support and guidance through such times, and I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to you. Whether you're struggling with bereavement, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, neurodiversity, exploring difference or simply seeking greater self-awareness and personal growth, I am here to walk alongside you with unwavering support and guidance.
In life, we all encounter moments of uncertainty, challenges, and emotions that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. If you've found yourself here, it's likely you're seeking support and guidance through such times, and I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to you. Whether you're struggling with bereavement, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, neurodiversity, exploring difference or simply seeking greater self-awareness and personal growth, I am here to walk alongside you with unwavering support and guidance.
020 4538 8446 View 020 4538 8446
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Nadia Somers
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I support people to navigate a broad range of problems such as low mood, anxiety, burnout and stress, bereavement, loss, life transitions, fertility issues, parenting challenges, the effects of traumatic experiences, living with health conditions and new diagnoses, difficulty making decisions or feeling without a sense of purpose in life.
I view therapy as a collaborative project drawing on the skills and knowledge of the people consulting me. I aid this process by integrating evidence-based approaches such as narrative, compassion focused and cognitive-behavioural therapies. If it feels safe to do so, we can incorporate the knowledge and experience that is held in the body, into our work.
I support people to navigate a broad range of problems such as low mood, anxiety, burnout and stress, bereavement, loss, life transitions, fertility issues, parenting challenges, the effects of traumatic experiences, living with health conditions and new diagnoses, difficulty making decisions or feeling without a sense of purpose in life.
I view therapy as a collaborative project drawing on the skills and knowledge of the people consulting me. I aid this process by integrating evidence-based approaches such as narrative, compassion focused and cognitive-behavioural therapies. If it feels safe to do so, we can incorporate the knowledge and experience that is held in the body, into our work.
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Sarah Jones
Psychotherapist, BPC
North London, London N8
My expertise includes parenting, anxiety and depression.
With all you are feeling and facing right now I invite you to explore this in an environment created with care, experience and a focus on healing. Together in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, listening space; reflection and understanding lead to greater choice and the potential for change. Whether you have been suffering for many years; have had a recent crisis, bereavement or loss; or are managing new stages in your life, we can work together in a supportive and meaningful way. I provide once-weekly psychotherapy and bring to it a range of experience from over 20 years in this field.
My expertise includes parenting, anxiety and depression.
With all you are feeling and facing right now I invite you to explore this in an environment created with care, experience and a focus on healing. Together in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental, listening space; reflection and understanding lead to greater choice and the potential for change. Whether you have been suffering for many years; have had a recent crisis, bereavement or loss; or are managing new stages in your life, we can work together in a supportive and meaningful way. I provide once-weekly psychotherapy and bring to it a range of experience from over 20 years in this field.
020 3912 9789 View 020 3912 9789
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Sally Pugh
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
North London, London N7
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with 15 years of experience working in the NHS in a range of settings. I worked for 6 years with children and families living with a child diagnosed with a range of health conditions and I currently work with adults promoting adjustment to and coping with a cardiac condition. I have extensive experience working with children, young people and adults with a range of difficult feelings including anxiety, depression, trauma and bereavement. I have supported people who want space to understand themselves and their lives better or to work through relationship difficulties or other issues.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with 15 years of experience working in the NHS in a range of settings. I worked for 6 years with children and families living with a child diagnosed with a range of health conditions and I currently work with adults promoting adjustment to and coping with a cardiac condition. I have extensive experience working with children, young people and adults with a range of difficult feelings including anxiety, depression, trauma and bereavement. I have supported people who want space to understand themselves and their lives better or to work through relationship difficulties or other issues.
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Lital Serby (Bejerano)
Psychotherapist, MBACP
North London, London N3
I am an integrative psychotherapist working with couples, children, adolescents and parents.
It is not necessarily our circumstances that provide us with challenges but how we approach them. Our past can be useful in understanding our present but it does not determine our future. I work both on developing your resilience and the capacity to cope with your challenges as well as providing you with the skills needed to turn them into opportunities.
I am an integrative psychotherapist working with couples, children, adolescents and parents.
It is not necessarily our circumstances that provide us with challenges but how we approach them. Our past can be useful in understanding our present but it does not determine our future. I work both on developing your resilience and the capacity to cope with your challenges as well as providing you with the skills needed to turn them into opportunities.
020 4538 5292 View 020 4538 5292
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Julia Peters
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
North London, London N8
I believe a good personal connection is of vital importance, and hence offer our initial session for free. With so many years in the field I'll almost certainly have experience with whatever you bring, and I'll listen fully and without judgement. Clients often say it's a huge relief to finally share, as the root of so much pain lies in an awful sense of isolation and shame, a feeling of 'What's wrong with me?' We find ourselves nursing a raw wound yet dread being seen as needy or vulnerable. It’s hard reaching out for help, but we consult professionals in all other areas so why not here where it actually matters the most.
I believe a good personal connection is of vital importance, and hence offer our initial session for free. With so many years in the field I'll almost certainly have experience with whatever you bring, and I'll listen fully and without judgement. Clients often say it's a huge relief to finally share, as the root of so much pain lies in an awful sense of isolation and shame, a feeling of 'What's wrong with me?' We find ourselves nursing a raw wound yet dread being seen as needy or vulnerable. It’s hard reaching out for help, but we consult professionals in all other areas so why not here where it actually matters the most.
020 3872 2340 View 020 3872 2340
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Veronica Rivera-Gould
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
North London, London N1
Would you like to learn positive ways to communicate with your child, partner, parent or family?
I am a bi-lingual English and Spanish speaking psychotherapist with 18 years of experience using evidence-based psychological therapies to support clients in the USA and the UK. A Fulbright scholar, my academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Psychology and Human Development; and an M.S. in Child and Family Therapy.
Would you like to learn positive ways to communicate with your child, partner, parent or family?
I am a bi-lingual English and Spanish speaking psychotherapist with 18 years of experience using evidence-based psychological therapies to support clients in the USA and the UK. A Fulbright scholar, my academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Psychology and Human Development; and an M.S. in Child and Family Therapy.
020 4538 1647 View 020 4538 1647
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Abena McKenzie
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming, whether you’re a parent juggling family demands or someone navigating stress, anxiety, or low mood.
I offer online, person-centred counselling tailored to your needs. I work with parents adjusting to family changes, as well as individuals managing stress, low mood, or difficult relationships. My role isn’t to “fix” you, but to provide a safe space where you can be heard, explore what’s weighing on you, and take steps toward resilience and confidence.
Life can feel overwhelming, whether you’re a parent juggling family demands or someone navigating stress, anxiety, or low mood.
I offer online, person-centred counselling tailored to your needs. I work with parents adjusting to family changes, as well as individuals managing stress, low mood, or difficult relationships. My role isn’t to “fix” you, but to provide a safe space where you can be heard, explore what’s weighing on you, and take steps toward resilience and confidence.
01992 932067 View 01992 932067
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Annemarie Lewis Thomas
Counsellor, GMBPsS
Online Only
Working exclusively via video call ensuring that clients feel relaxed in familiar surroundings, I work with my clients to help them to find a route through their struggles, helping them to unhook themselves from unhelpful thinking styles and strategies. From the outset my clients understand that counselling requires them to put into practice the things that we identify during our sessions - just like homework. The solutions don't come from our sessions, they come from the work that my clients put in between our sessions.
Working exclusively via video call ensuring that clients feel relaxed in familiar surroundings, I work with my clients to help them to find a route through their struggles, helping them to unhook themselves from unhelpful thinking styles and strategies. From the outset my clients understand that counselling requires them to put into practice the things that we identify during our sessions - just like homework. The solutions don't come from our sessions, they come from the work that my clients put in between our sessions.
020 3910 8261 View 020 3910 8261
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Adele Braun
Psychotherapist, ACP
Online Only
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 work in a warm, sensitive and thoughtful way to understand the individual experiences, difficulties and emotional resources of those I work with. I treat a broad range of emotional, behavioural and relational difficulties and focus on uncovering and understanding the thoughts and feelings underlying any difficulties or patterns in relationships.
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 work in a warm, sensitive and thoughtful way to understand the individual experiences, difficulties and emotional resources of those I work with. I treat a broad range of emotional, behavioural and relational difficulties and focus on uncovering and understanding the thoughts and feelings underlying any difficulties or patterns in relationships.
01992 927835 View 01992 927835
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Sara Poss
Counsellor, MA
North London, London N6
You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to move forward—longing for change but unsure where to start. Perhaps you’re trapped in unhelpful patterns, dealing with anxiety or emotional strain, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. Many of my clients come seeking clarity, relief, and a deeper understanding of what’s holding them back. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to explore these challenges and begin meaningful change.
You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to move forward—longing for change but unsure where to start. Perhaps you’re trapped in unhelpful patterns, dealing with anxiety or emotional strain, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others. Many of my clients come seeking clarity, relief, and a deeper understanding of what’s holding them back. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space to explore these challenges and begin meaningful change.
020 3908 5066 View 020 3908 5066
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Sameer Munjal
Psychotherapist, MBACP
North London, London N12
I get it. I've been there. You seem confident, ambitious and are always there for others. People think you lead a great life but it doesn’t always feel that way. You got through childhood and teenage years and have lots to be grateful for. Despite all of your effort and achievement in life, something doesn't feel quite right. An anxious, nagging feeling sits in your mind and body and makes you uncomfortable in your own skin. You’ve ignored it and carried on but you have many questions. It’s frustrating and exhausting but something has prompted you to find answers. You want to be more relaxed within yourself and feel good enough.
I get it. I've been there. You seem confident, ambitious and are always there for others. People think you lead a great life but it doesn’t always feel that way. You got through childhood and teenage years and have lots to be grateful for. Despite all of your effort and achievement in life, something doesn't feel quite right. An anxious, nagging feeling sits in your mind and body and makes you uncomfortable in your own skin. You’ve ignored it and carried on but you have many questions. It’s frustrating and exhausting but something has prompted you to find answers. You want to be more relaxed within yourself and feel good enough.
01923 961151 View 01923 961151
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Sarah Kay Semper
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Do you feel stuck? Is your relationship breaking down?, are you struggling to get through to your teenager?, or finding yourself overwhelmed by anxiety or depression with no clear way forward? I am an Integrative Counsellor with over 14 years experience, specialising in helping people who feel trapped in relationships, marriages, or in life. I use creative methods such as drawing, writing, music, and somatic work to help clients express themselves and move beyond feeling “stuck.” I also support clients struggling with their weight and relationship with food, helping them build clarity, confidence, and healthier patterns.
Do you feel stuck? Is your relationship breaking down?, are you struggling to get through to your teenager?, or finding yourself overwhelmed by anxiety or depression with no clear way forward? I am an Integrative Counsellor with over 14 years experience, specialising in helping people who feel trapped in relationships, marriages, or in life. I use creative methods such as drawing, writing, music, and somatic work to help clients express themselves and move beyond feeling “stuck.” I also support clients struggling with their weight and relationship with food, helping them build clarity, confidence, and healthier patterns.
01634 980595 View 01634 980595
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Abi Hopkins
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old habits, or disconnected from yourself or others, I offer support to help you move forward with greater clarity, compassion and confidence. Human connection is now more important than ever, and as an experienced Person-Centred therapist, creating a warm and trusting relationship is at the heart of my work. I offer a safe, empathic space where you feel heard, valued and understood. This can support you to develop more self-awareness, self-acceptance, and compassion for all aspects of yourself, leading to a more satisfying, meaningful and fulfilling life.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old habits, or disconnected from yourself or others, I offer support to help you move forward with greater clarity, compassion and confidence. Human connection is now more important than ever, and as an experienced Person-Centred therapist, creating a warm and trusting relationship is at the heart of my work. I offer a safe, empathic space where you feel heard, valued and understood. This can support you to develop more self-awareness, self-acceptance, and compassion for all aspects of yourself, leading to a more satisfying, meaningful and fulfilling life.
020 4530 8318 View 020 4530 8318
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Dr Jyoti Pooni
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I have specialised in working with children, young people, parents and families in the NHS and charity sector across community, outpatient and inpatient settings.
I offer an integrative approach using evidence based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside Attachment theory, Mentalization theory and Systemic theory. I value a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship, which I believe will bring about the most change. I aim to provide a supportive, safe and non-judgemental therapeutic space.
I have specialised in working with children, young people, parents and families in the NHS and charity sector across community, outpatient and inpatient settings.
I offer an integrative approach using evidence based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside Attachment theory, Mentalization theory and Systemic theory. I value a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship, which I believe will bring about the most change. I aim to provide a supportive, safe and non-judgemental therapeutic space.
020 3835 2154 View 020 3835 2154
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Javaneh Pirzadamoli
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
I work closely with parents and caregivers to help strengthen relationships, improve communication and create healthier family dynamics.
Hi, I’m Javaneh — a child, adolescent, and young adult psychotherapist. I support clients with a range of difficulties, including various forms of anxiety (health anxiety, social anxiety, panic) self harm, low self-esteem, and trauma. My approach is warm and relational. I believe in creating a safe, containing space where my clients can make sense of their difficult feelings and begin to feel more connected to themselves. With over 10 years of experience working across schools, therapy organisations, and private practice, I bring both depth of training and an understanding of the real-life challenges young people face.
I work closely with parents and caregivers to help strengthen relationships, improve communication and create healthier family dynamics.
Hi, I’m Javaneh — a child, adolescent, and young adult psychotherapist. I support clients with a range of difficulties, including various forms of anxiety (health anxiety, social anxiety, panic) self harm, low self-esteem, and trauma. My approach is warm and relational. I believe in creating a safe, containing space where my clients can make sense of their difficult feelings and begin to feel more connected to themselves. With over 10 years of experience working across schools, therapy organisations, and private practice, I bring both depth of training and an understanding of the real-life challenges young people face.
020 3988 4300 View 020 3988 4300
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Beth Bolitho
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
My name is Beth Bolitho and I am a psychodynamic therapist working with children, teens, young adults and parents.
I am passionate to work with older teens and young adults, who are often told that these are the "best years of their life" and who then find themselves struggling. I help them to explore their contradictory feelings about growing up and support them to build resilience. I also provide specific support to parents and caregivers.
My name is Beth Bolitho and I am a psychodynamic therapist working with children, teens, young adults and parents.
I am passionate to work with older teens and young adults, who are often told that these are the "best years of their life" and who then find themselves struggling. I help them to explore their contradictory feelings about growing up and support them to build resilience. I also provide specific support to parents and caregivers.
020 4572 4671 View 020 4572 4671
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Abby Ross
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
You might be a parent who is reading this because your child is having a hard time and you aren't sure where to turn.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I tailor my approach to the needs of my clients. In addition to talk therapy, I often work with the creative arts, play, metaphor, and mindfulness as this can help us to access feelings that words alone fail to express. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and centres an awareness of intersectionality.
You might be a parent who is reading this because your child is having a hard time and you aren't sure where to turn.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I tailor my approach to the needs of my clients. In addition to talk therapy, I often work with the creative arts, play, metaphor, and mindfulness as this can help us to access feelings that words alone fail to express. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and centres an awareness of intersectionality.
020 4603 9667 View 020 4603 9667
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Marietta Arampatzi
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, low mood, relational/life challenges, or needing parenting support, I offer a personalised approach tailored to your unique needs.
With over 10 years of experience in the public sector and NHS, I’ve helped people facing various mental health issues, such as neurodevelopmental difficulties (ASD, ADHD) and emotional and behavioural challenges (i.e depression, anxiety, attachment & developmental issues and PTSD). I focus on enhancing strengths, improving resilience and fostering recovery.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, low mood, relational/life challenges, or needing parenting support, I offer a personalised approach tailored to your unique needs.
With over 10 years of experience in the public sector and NHS, I’ve helped people facing various mental health issues, such as neurodevelopmental difficulties (ASD, ADHD) and emotional and behavioural challenges (i.e depression, anxiety, attachment & developmental issues and PTSD). I focus on enhancing strengths, improving resilience and fostering recovery.
020 3857 9602 View 020 3857 9602

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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.