Parenting Counselling in London
As a parent, you are worried about your child's wellbeing and their future and how effectively you can help them and how they can help themselves.
Your child's anxiety is taking over their day and your family's day? Are you finding yourself not knowing how to help your teen's depression when they are struggling to function? You are getting easily frustrated and overwhelmed as a parent. Your child or teen's mental health is spiralling and you are all feeling lost. You just want to understand and support your child and have the tools and insight to calm them down, get them out of bed, have harmony at home with connection and communication, utilise coping skills, and see your child confident and happy to tackle their challenges and for you to be a calmer and empowered parent.
As a parent, you are worried about your child's wellbeing and their future and how effectively you can help them and how they can help themselves.
Your child's anxiety is taking over their day and your family's day? Are you finding yourself not knowing how to help your teen's depression when they are struggling to function? You are getting easily frustrated and overwhelmed as a parent. Your child or teen's mental health is spiralling and you are all feeling lost. You just want to understand and support your child and have the tools and insight to calm them down, get them out of bed, have harmony at home with connection and communication, utilise coping skills, and see your child confident and happy to tackle their challenges and for you to be a calmer and empowered parent.
People seek therapy for different reasons, life issues, trauma due to mental or physical events, loss of a loved one, or a breakdown of a relationship. Choosing therapy can be a route to discover better ways of managing moments of anxiety or depression. As well as working with individuals, I am experienced at working with couples who are struggling to stay together or trying to part amicably. I also work with couples and individuals who experience issues on becoming parents (fertility/adoption) or with those who find it difficult to make the decision to parent because of their own past experiences.
People seek therapy for different reasons, life issues, trauma due to mental or physical events, loss of a loved one, or a breakdown of a relationship. Choosing therapy can be a route to discover better ways of managing moments of anxiety or depression. As well as working with individuals, I am experienced at working with couples who are struggling to stay together or trying to part amicably. I also work with couples and individuals who experience issues on becoming parents (fertility/adoption) or with those who find it difficult to make the decision to parent because of their own past experiences.
I have helped clients adults and children with anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, grief counselling, feelings of depression, parent child conflict.
I understand that reaching out for support can evoke much anxiety. I am here to work at your pace and with your agenda in a non judgemental space. I have learned that our reaction to challenges in our adult lives can often be related to our childhood experiences. Within our partnership we will be able to work through childhood trauma, attachment and how they may impact on your current mental health. I offer a holistic approach which allows clients to bring every aspect of themselves, creating a heart to heart connection. With children and Adolescence I work to support and understand their experiences and stages of development.
I have helped clients adults and children with anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, grief counselling, feelings of depression, parent child conflict.
I understand that reaching out for support can evoke much anxiety. I am here to work at your pace and with your agenda in a non judgemental space. I have learned that our reaction to challenges in our adult lives can often be related to our childhood experiences. Within our partnership we will be able to work through childhood trauma, attachment and how they may impact on your current mental health. I offer a holistic approach which allows clients to bring every aspect of themselves, creating a heart to heart connection. With children and Adolescence I work to support and understand their experiences and stages of development.
In parent sessions, I offer a non-judgmental space to hear your concerns, provide specific guidance, and reassure, enhancing your understanding and confidence in your parenting.
It can be challenging to support your child or teen when they are having friendship struggles, experiencing bullying, overwhelming anxiety or uncontrollable angry feelings. As a dedicated child emotion specialist, I work with children aged 6-17 to build their emotional regulation through personalised online sessions and tools tailored around their interests. My creative approach equips children with useful social and emotional strategies that boost their self-esteem and nurture their emotional intelligence. The result is a calmer, happier home life for you and your family with your child or teen feeling more emotionally balanced.
In parent sessions, I offer a non-judgmental space to hear your concerns, provide specific guidance, and reassure, enhancing your understanding and confidence in your parenting.
It can be challenging to support your child or teen when they are having friendship struggles, experiencing bullying, overwhelming anxiety or uncontrollable angry feelings. As a dedicated child emotion specialist, I work with children aged 6-17 to build their emotional regulation through personalised online sessions and tools tailored around their interests. My creative approach equips children with useful social and emotional strategies that boost their self-esteem and nurture their emotional intelligence. The result is a calmer, happier home life for you and your family with your child or teen feeling more emotionally balanced.
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 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 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.
If you are a parent or carer who has concerns about the emotional wellbeing of your child or your adolescent, email me so I can call you back as soon as I can for a free consultation to discuss how we can move forward as early intervention is crucial.
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.
If you are a parent or carer who has concerns about the emotional wellbeing of your child or your adolescent, email me so I can call you back as soon as I can for a free consultation to discuss how we can move forward as early intervention is crucial.
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.
Starting a counselling process can feel daunting. Your Journey begins with a single step which you have already made by reading this information. You may feel stuck with anxious and/or depressed feelings and would like to learn healthy ways to cope and move forward. Would you like to learn more positive ways of communicating with your child, partner, parent or family? Or perhaps you wish to have a deeper connection with your partner. You hold the key to make positive changes for a happier, satisfying and fulfilling life.
Starting a counselling process can feel daunting. Your Journey begins with a single step which you have already made by reading this information. You may feel stuck with anxious and/or depressed feelings and would like to learn healthy ways to cope and move forward. Would you like to learn more positive ways of communicating with your child, partner, parent or family? Or perhaps you wish to have a deeper connection with your partner. You hold the key to make positive changes for a happier, satisfying and fulfilling life.
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 am Professor Michael Atar, a psychoanalytic parent-infant psychotherapist. I work with families, parents, carers, and their children, drawing on my expertise from various life experiences such as my medical background, working as a paediatric dentist for over 25 years, and being a father of a large family with children of various ages. Whilst I do adopt a psychoanalytic observational stance, I don’t approach therapy from the position of “expert”. My belief in therapy focuses on awareness, understanding, and gentle support. As the word therapy suggests facilitating and serving, my work emphasises a collaborative experience.
I am Professor Michael Atar, a psychoanalytic parent-infant psychotherapist. I work with families, parents, carers, and their children, drawing on my expertise from various life experiences such as my medical background, working as a paediatric dentist for over 25 years, and being a father of a large family with children of various ages. Whilst I do adopt a psychoanalytic observational stance, I don’t approach therapy from the position of “expert”. My belief in therapy focuses on awareness, understanding, and gentle support. As the word therapy suggests facilitating and serving, my work emphasises a collaborative experience.
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Mental & physical health, behavioural & school-related concerns, neurodiversity, eating difficulties, disability, sexual orientation, gender, feeding/sleeping, attachment, parenting/co- parenting, separation/divorce, fostering/adoption/kinship care, communication, psychosexual matters, infertility, infidelity, spirituality, discrimination/bullying & others.
I am a qualified systemic psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families. In individual sessions, you can explore your emotions/behaviours, and relationships in different contexts, such as family/work, how they have been formed over time and impact on the view of self. Family/couples work: In a secure space, the presenting problem would be explored in relation to the family’s/couples' rules, roles, beliefs and emotions building on the existing strengths and resources of the system. There is no set agenda or expectations for a unanimous perspective, on the contrary, all voices and differences are welcomed.
Mental & physical health, behavioural & school-related concerns, neurodiversity, eating difficulties, disability, sexual orientation, gender, feeding/sleeping, attachment, parenting/co- parenting, separation/divorce, fostering/adoption/kinship care, communication, psychosexual matters, infertility, infidelity, spirituality, discrimination/bullying & others.
I am a qualified systemic psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families. In individual sessions, you can explore your emotions/behaviours, and relationships in different contexts, such as family/work, how they have been formed over time and impact on the view of self. Family/couples work: In a secure space, the presenting problem would be explored in relation to the family’s/couples' rules, roles, beliefs and emotions building on the existing strengths and resources of the system. There is no set agenda or expectations for a unanimous perspective, on the contrary, all voices and differences are welcomed.
I work with couples and individuals in person, and via Zoom/Skype. I have specialist training in couples therapy. All couples come together with high hopes. And a satisfying relationship is key to happiness. Yet all relationships do face challenges. For example, has communication broken down or stopped? Do conversations turn into arguments? Are you feeling unheard, unwanted and alone? Or are you feeling boxed-in and overwhelmed? Are there trust issues? Has someone had an affair? Is there conflict around your sex-life, fertility issues, parenting etc? Whatever your situation, your relationship is important to you, and deserves help.
I work with couples and individuals in person, and via Zoom/Skype. I have specialist training in couples therapy. All couples come together with high hopes. And a satisfying relationship is key to happiness. Yet all relationships do face challenges. For example, has communication broken down or stopped? Do conversations turn into arguments? Are you feeling unheard, unwanted and alone? Or are you feeling boxed-in and overwhelmed? Are there trust issues? Has someone had an affair? Is there conflict around your sex-life, fertility issues, parenting etc? Whatever your situation, your relationship is important to you, and deserves help.
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.
I offer specialised support in parenting, neurodevelopmental disorders (autistic spectrum disorders and ADHD), emotional difficulties (depression, anxiety, attachment disorders), conduct disorders, PTSD, psychosomatic disorders, and behavioural difficulties.
With a rich blend of academic excellence and hands-on experience, I am passionate about helping adults, children, young people, and families achieve mental well-being. With Professional Training in Psychology (HCPC reg) and an MSc in Children and Young People's Mental Health, I bring a deep understanding and innovative approach to psychological and mental health care. Certified in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy for Children and Young People, Narrative Therapy (Levels 1 & 2), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy, I tailor my approach to meet each client's unique needs.
I offer specialised support in parenting, neurodevelopmental disorders (autistic spectrum disorders and ADHD), emotional difficulties (depression, anxiety, attachment disorders), conduct disorders, PTSD, psychosomatic disorders, and behavioural difficulties.
With a rich blend of academic excellence and hands-on experience, I am passionate about helping adults, children, young people, and families achieve mental well-being. With Professional Training in Psychology (HCPC reg) and an MSc in Children and Young People's Mental Health, I bring a deep understanding and innovative approach to psychological and mental health care. Certified in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy for Children and Young People, Narrative Therapy (Levels 1 & 2), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy, I tailor my approach to meet each client's unique needs.
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've worked often with parents of younger children, and have an interest in supporting parents to understand how their own experiences as children are evoked in their own parenting.
People make the choice to start therapy for many reasons: maybe you’ve experienced a loss, are finding it hard to feel in control of your life, or want to better understand who you are. I’ll work with you to build a relationship in which you can learn about how you are in the world and examine patterns and ideas from the past that might need updating for where you find yourself now.
I've worked often with parents of younger children, and have an interest in supporting parents to understand how their own experiences as children are evoked in their own parenting.
People make the choice to start therapy for many reasons: maybe you’ve experienced a loss, are finding it hard to feel in control of your life, or want to better understand who you are. I’ll work with you to build a relationship in which you can learn about how you are in the world and examine patterns and ideas from the past that might need updating for where you find yourself now.
Parenting is tough and I am here to talk through the challenges with you as well as working with your child to find ways through difficult times together.
I am a qualified children's counsellor with over 10 years experience working with children and young people in schools. I aim to be a consistent and reliable presence in times of trouble and confusion, providing each child with a space where they can build trust and share their story with me. I use play and creative materials to help children feel at ease and to encourage them to explore and make sense of their experiences in a contained and safe environment.
Parenting is tough and I am here to talk through the challenges with you as well as working with your child to find ways through difficult times together.
I am a qualified children's counsellor with over 10 years experience working with children and young people in schools. I aim to be a consistent and reliable presence in times of trouble and confusion, providing each child with a space where they can build trust and share their story with me. I use play and creative materials to help children feel at ease and to encourage them to explore and make sense of their experiences in a contained and safe environment.
I am an MBACP registered psychotherapist. I work with clients of all ages, but have a particular interest in working with children and young people. I have a longstanding interest in how our early relationships affect our development. I offer counselling (including play therapy where appropriate) and parenting support. I work as an integrative therapist. This means I blend elements from different approaches and I tailor this according to each of my client’s needs. This can include exploring how buried thoughts, feelings and experiences shape our current relationships.
I am an MBACP registered psychotherapist. I work with clients of all ages, but have a particular interest in working with children and young people. I have a longstanding interest in how our early relationships affect our development. I offer counselling (including play therapy where appropriate) and parenting support. I work as an integrative therapist. This means I blend elements from different approaches and I tailor this according to each of my client’s needs. This can include exploring how buried thoughts, feelings and experiences shape our current relationships.
Dr Tej is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25 years clinical experience across Infant, Child and Adult mental health services. In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns. 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.
Dr Tej is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25 years clinical experience across Infant, Child and Adult mental health services. In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns. 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.
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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.