Parenting Counselling in South East London, London
Parenting a child who struggles with emotional or behavioural problems such as anxiety, low mood, or aggression is hard.
I offer short term treatment for adult issues (e.g. CBT for anxiety and low mood), and I work with parents of children under 10 with emotional and behavioural problems (e.g. anxiety, phobias, anger) to develop strategies for a happier, calmer household. I have specific expertise working around separation and co- parenting.
Parenting a child who struggles with emotional or behavioural problems such as anxiety, low mood, or aggression is hard.
I offer short term treatment for adult issues (e.g. CBT for anxiety and low mood), and I work with parents of children under 10 with emotional and behavioural problems (e.g. anxiety, phobias, anger) to develop strategies for a happier, calmer household. I have specific expertise working around separation and co- parenting.
My specialities and experience include relationship issues, self-esteem, parenting challenges, pregnancy and fertility issues, sexuality, workplace issues, trauma, sports psychology and creative blocks.
I work in a creative, collaborative manner, focusing on your aims as the backbone of the therapy. I offer a supportive environment, either in-person or online to make sense of yourself and what you're experiencing.
My specialities and experience include relationship issues, self-esteem, parenting challenges, pregnancy and fertility issues, sexuality, workplace issues, trauma, sports psychology and creative blocks.
I work in a creative, collaborative manner, focusing on your aims as the backbone of the therapy. I offer a supportive environment, either in-person or online to make sense of yourself and what you're experiencing.
Lisa Rose Akanuma
Psychotherapist, MSc, ACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South East London, London SE25
I work with children and adolescents and/or with their parent(s) with difficulties including depression, anxiety, behaviour and eating problems, attachment difficulties, developmental issues and other difficulties resulting from neglect and abuse.
As a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, I was trained to carefully observe children and young people and respond to what they are consciously and unconsciously communicating through their behaviour, verbally and non-verbally, through unstructured play, their silence, and other ways to communicate their emotional difficulties or distress. I have several years working in the NHS in CAMHS, and with charity organizations, providing evidence-based therapy and individual & group interventions for children and adolescents and supporting the networks involved in their care so that they can build resilience, flourish and live fuller lives.
I work with children and adolescents and/or with their parent(s) with difficulties including depression, anxiety, behaviour and eating problems, attachment difficulties, developmental issues and other difficulties resulting from neglect and abuse.
As a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, I was trained to carefully observe children and young people and respond to what they are consciously and unconsciously communicating through their behaviour, verbally and non-verbally, through unstructured play, their silence, and other ways to communicate their emotional difficulties or distress. I have several years working in the NHS in CAMHS, and with charity organizations, providing evidence-based therapy and individual & group interventions for children and adolescents and supporting the networks involved in their care so that they can build resilience, flourish and live fuller lives.
Nicole Krokidis
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE6
I am trained in CBT, DBT approaches, narrative approaches, solution focused approaches, NVR parenting, positive behaviour support and systemic interventions.
I offer specialist clinical psychology assessment, formulation and treatment to children, adolescents, parents and young adults based in South East London. I can offer face to face sessions in Blackheath or online therapy.
I am trained in CBT, DBT approaches, narrative approaches, solution focused approaches, NVR parenting, positive behaviour support and systemic interventions.
I offer specialist clinical psychology assessment, formulation and treatment to children, adolescents, parents and young adults based in South East London. I can offer face to face sessions in Blackheath or online therapy.
I also offer therapeutic interventions to support parental identity issues and parent-infant bonding difficulties.
I am Dr Kirsty Carmichael and I am a Practitioner Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with more than 12 years experience of working in the NHS. I offer a range of psychological therapies for adults, young people, couples and families.
I also offer therapeutic interventions to support parental identity issues and parent-infant bonding difficulties.
I am Dr Kirsty Carmichael and I am a Practitioner Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with more than 12 years experience of working in the NHS. I offer a range of psychological therapies for adults, young people, couples and families.
I specialise in anxiety, over- thinking, adhd, healing from childhood trauma and parenting for children with neurodiversity.
I help parents tune into their inner guidance, build upon their strengths and communicate with their child in a way that connects with their child’s unique needs and developmental stage. I draw from many evidence based methods including internal family systems, positive parenting, and compassion focused therapy.
I specialise in anxiety, over- thinking, adhd, healing from childhood trauma and parenting for children with neurodiversity.
I help parents tune into their inner guidance, build upon their strengths and communicate with their child in a way that connects with their child’s unique needs and developmental stage. I draw from many evidence based methods including internal family systems, positive parenting, and compassion focused therapy.
Heathwell Blackheath
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South East London, London SE3
Our specialities include ADHD, teen counselling, eating disorders, substance misuse, parenting support, and couples therapy.
We are a team of experienced therapists committed to providing support tailored to your individual needs. You can visit our website to learn more about each therapist's areas of expertise. We also offer therapy packages for families, including parenting support and therapy for individual family members.
Our specialities include ADHD, teen counselling, eating disorders, substance misuse, parenting support, and couples therapy.
We are a team of experienced therapists committed to providing support tailored to your individual needs. You can visit our website to learn more about each therapist's areas of expertise. We also offer therapy packages for families, including parenting support and therapy for individual family members.
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.
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.
I am experienced in working with loss, parenting and relationship issues as well as more specialised concerns related to infertility and pregnancy.
As an integrative counsellor, I use a range of approaches and models. I will work with you to help you to explore whatever life issues you may be struggling with. Our sessions gives you the opportunity to discuss your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a non-judgemental and confidential space. I will give you time to work out how to best cope with what you are facing, to come to terms with the past as well as to explore ways to improve your relationships. I will support you but also at times challenge you so that you can honestly evaluate and clarify what really matters to you.
I am experienced in working with loss, parenting and relationship issues as well as more specialised concerns related to infertility and pregnancy.
As an integrative counsellor, I use a range of approaches and models. I will work with you to help you to explore whatever life issues you may be struggling with. Our sessions gives you the opportunity to discuss your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a non-judgemental and confidential space. I will give you time to work out how to best cope with what you are facing, to come to terms with the past as well as to explore ways to improve your relationships. I will support you but also at times challenge you so that you can honestly evaluate and clarify what really matters to you.
I'm Julie, I offer counselling and support for life changes and transitions big and small, particularly family life and parenting.
I believe it shouldn't be so hard to live better. Counselling with me can help you cope with the challenges life throws at you, give you confidence to make sound decisions, find the 'real you' again, give you relief from the distressing symptoms of trauma, and give you tools and techniques for those moments when anxiety and overwhelm and self-doubt strike.
I'm Julie, I offer counselling and support for life changes and transitions big and small, particularly family life and parenting.
I believe it shouldn't be so hard to live better. Counselling with me can help you cope with the challenges life throws at you, give you confidence to make sound decisions, find the 'real you' again, give you relief from the distressing symptoms of trauma, and give you tools and techniques for those moments when anxiety and overwhelm and self-doubt strike.
Meet Our Parenting Counsellors
Are you a parent who is worried about their teenager?.
I offer a mobile counselling service for young people aged 11+, and support to parents and carers. Some young people may find the idea of going to therapy daunting. By coming directly to you, I hope to make the process easier for everyone involved. I specialise in working with those who have experienced trauma, regardless of age.
Are you a parent who is worried about their teenager?.
I offer a mobile counselling service for young people aged 11+, and support to parents and carers. Some young people may find the idea of going to therapy daunting. By coming directly to you, I hope to make the process easier for everyone involved. I specialise in working with those who have experienced trauma, regardless of age.
Do you feel pressure to be a the best parent possible?.
I can bring my 15 years of clinical experience in mental health to help us develop a tailored therapy plan that privileges your voice. We can then focus on understanding what serves you, and what doesn’t, so you can move forward with your life from a place of inner-strength and self-connection.
Do you feel pressure to be a the best parent possible?.
I can bring my 15 years of clinical experience in mental health to help us develop a tailored therapy plan that privileges your voice. We can then focus on understanding what serves you, and what doesn’t, so you can move forward with your life from a place of inner-strength and self-connection.
Dr Katja Simoncelli
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE15
At the Centre my work involved providing individual, group, and parent-child attachment therapy.
I am a Charted Clinical Psychologist and a Systemic practitioner with extensive experience in the NHS, charity and private sectors. Over the years, I have worked with adults, couples (including parents) who have experienced a range of difficulties in relationships and individual difficulties including anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, sense of self, attachment disorder, trauma and perinatal difficulties. I have worked across a wide range of settings including outpatient psychotherapy clinics and in therapeutic communities.
At the Centre my work involved providing individual, group, and parent-child attachment therapy.
I am a Charted Clinical Psychologist and a Systemic practitioner with extensive experience in the NHS, charity and private sectors. Over the years, I have worked with adults, couples (including parents) who have experienced a range of difficulties in relationships and individual difficulties including anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, sense of self, attachment disorder, trauma and perinatal difficulties. I have worked across a wide range of settings including outpatient psychotherapy clinics and in therapeutic communities.
I also work with parents where the focus is on their relationship with their child/ren and I work with parent and child together when needed.
I offer brief and long term psychotherapy with a focus on the underlying issues that are causing distress. The aim of this work is to identify and alleviate the obstacles to happiness, to make sense of challenging behaviour and feelings and to enrich relationships.
I also work with parents where the focus is on their relationship with their child/ren and I work with parent and child together when needed.
I offer brief and long term psychotherapy with a focus on the underlying issues that are causing distress. The aim of this work is to identify and alleviate the obstacles to happiness, to make sense of challenging behaviour and feelings and to enrich relationships.
I offer 1:1 child sessions as well as 1:1 parent coaching to help you understand what your child is communicating through their behaviour.
I am a child-centred play therapist working with children, primarily from 4-12 years of age. I provide a safe, empathetic and accepting space for your child to explore what is troubling them. My approach is play based and primarily non-directive. However, for some children a slightly more directive approach can be helpful. Each child is unique, therefore the sessions will be tailored to your child and meeting their individual needs. A play based approach can be useful for children who may find it difficult to express how they feel into words.
I offer 1:1 child sessions as well as 1:1 parent coaching to help you understand what your child is communicating through their behaviour.
I am a child-centred play therapist working with children, primarily from 4-12 years of age. I provide a safe, empathetic and accepting space for your child to explore what is troubling them. My approach is play based and primarily non-directive. However, for some children a slightly more directive approach can be helpful. Each child is unique, therefore the sessions will be tailored to your child and meeting their individual needs. A play based approach can be useful for children who may find it difficult to express how they feel into words.
Gianina Ionela Ardeleanu
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE1
A parent, a child, a partner or a friend?.
I can help you to identify and highlight areas which are causing you difficulties and help you to develop new ways of thinking, coping and behaving in order to deal with problems and issues, pursue goals and manage the process of change. It is possible for things to shift and for a sense of well-being to re-emerge.
A parent, a child, a partner or a friend?.
I can help you to identify and highlight areas which are causing you difficulties and help you to develop new ways of thinking, coping and behaving in order to deal with problems and issues, pursue goals and manage the process of change. It is possible for things to shift and for a sense of well-being to re-emerge.
These are the main issues I can help you with, areas of trauma, complex trauma, addiction, systemic family structures, child/ parent relationship.
‘When a flower doesn’t bloom, it is not the flowers fault, you look at the environment in which it grows.’ I am a sensitive, warm, non judgemental, respectful therapist. I provide a relaxed and confidential therapeutic space, professional as well as being personable which provides a secure environment in which to process unresolved feelings. The core element of my practice is offering a reflective environment through a collaborative and therapeutic relationship. This relationship is built on trust in a space/context which includes authenticity and transparency, where you may feel safe to explore your internal or external conflict
These are the main issues I can help you with, areas of trauma, complex trauma, addiction, systemic family structures, child/ parent relationship.
‘When a flower doesn’t bloom, it is not the flowers fault, you look at the environment in which it grows.’ I am a sensitive, warm, non judgemental, respectful therapist. I provide a relaxed and confidential therapeutic space, professional as well as being personable which provides a secure environment in which to process unresolved feelings. The core element of my practice is offering a reflective environment through a collaborative and therapeutic relationship. This relationship is built on trust in a space/context which includes authenticity and transparency, where you may feel safe to explore your internal or external conflict
Lucy Samantha Payne
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
South East London, London SE3
I mainly work with children, young people, families and parenting work including work with carers.
Taking that first step to starting therapy can be overwhelming. That's why talking with a supportive, non-judgemental, experienced Clinical Psychologist, who believes in the importance of people feeling safe and heard can be incredibly beneficial. My sessions are collaborative and use an integrative approach, drawing on a range of psychological models that prioritises peoples strengths and values to help individuals make sense of their past and present experiences. The sessions aim to help people feel happier, calmer and develop their own resources to manage emotions, relationships and difficult life events that may occur.
I mainly work with children, young people, families and parenting work including work with carers.
Taking that first step to starting therapy can be overwhelming. That's why talking with a supportive, non-judgemental, experienced Clinical Psychologist, who believes in the importance of people feeling safe and heard can be incredibly beneficial. My sessions are collaborative and use an integrative approach, drawing on a range of psychological models that prioritises peoples strengths and values to help individuals make sense of their past and present experiences. The sessions aim to help people feel happier, calmer and develop their own resources to manage emotions, relationships and difficult life events that may occur.
Taline Schubach
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
South East London, London SE15
Perhaps you are an immigrant navigating cultural transitions, a survivor of domestic abuse, or a parent needing support.
I've got a rich background in human development & artistic expression, I provide a unique relational approach that integrates body-mind principles. We will uncover and reflect on deep-seated emotions and thoughts through free artistic creation. It will be a journey of self-discovery and healing, helping you transform struggles into personal growth.
Perhaps you are an immigrant navigating cultural transitions, a survivor of domestic abuse, or a parent needing support.
I've got a rich background in human development & artistic expression, I provide a unique relational approach that integrates body-mind principles. We will uncover and reflect on deep-seated emotions and thoughts through free artistic creation. It will be a journey of self-discovery and healing, helping you transform struggles into personal growth.
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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.