Parenting Counselling in Luton
Hello and welcome, my name is Michelle and I am an experienced Integrative counsellor offering a safe non-judgmental space and someone to talk to who is here for you and here to listen.
Sometimes when we're struggling, it can be hard to see the way forward. The stress of life and past experiences leave us feeling disconnected and unsure how to care for our mental and physical wellbeing. If you are and adult or young person who is struggling with those intense feelings of overwhelm that can stop you from finding a way through the most difficult and challenging times.
I understand how hard this can be.
Hello and welcome, my name is Michelle and I am an experienced Integrative counsellor offering a safe non-judgmental space and someone to talk to who is here for you and here to listen.
Sometimes when we're struggling, it can be hard to see the way forward. The stress of life and past experiences leave us feeling disconnected and unsure how to care for our mental and physical wellbeing. If you are and adult or young person who is struggling with those intense feelings of overwhelm that can stop you from finding a way through the most difficult and challenging times.
I understand how hard this can be.
Sometimes when we're struggling, it can be hard to see the way forward. The stressors of life and past experiences leave us feeling disconnected and unsure how to care for our mental and physical health. You might be experiencing a deep sense of overwhelm, or struggling to find your way through difficult and emotionally challenging times. I understand how hard this can be. As a psychodynamic counsellor, I offer a confidential and judgment-free space for you to safely explore your thoughts, emotions, experiences, actions and needs. I use a variety of different therapeutic models, tools, and pyschoeducation to support and contain you.
Sometimes when we're struggling, it can be hard to see the way forward. The stressors of life and past experiences leave us feeling disconnected and unsure how to care for our mental and physical health. You might be experiencing a deep sense of overwhelm, or struggling to find your way through difficult and emotionally challenging times. I understand how hard this can be. As a psychodynamic counsellor, I offer a confidential and judgment-free space for you to safely explore your thoughts, emotions, experiences, actions and needs. I use a variety of different therapeutic models, tools, and pyschoeducation to support and contain you.
Don't be alone with your challenges; it is time to take care of your mental health and wellbeing, and I am here for you. Anxious? Stressed? Depressed? Relationship issues? OCD? Eating disorders? Panic symptoms? Grieving? Trauma? I am here to help.
I also offer my clients free resources to read and exercises they can do between sessions to gain skills for well-being and permanent change. Besides professional qualifications, I also have my personal experiences of mental health issues in my past. This has helped me better understand clients’ experiences. I am experienced in working with people from different cultural backgrounds.
Don't be alone with your challenges; it is time to take care of your mental health and wellbeing, and I am here for you. Anxious? Stressed? Depressed? Relationship issues? OCD? Eating disorders? Panic symptoms? Grieving? Trauma? I am here to help.
I also offer my clients free resources to read and exercises they can do between sessions to gain skills for well-being and permanent change. Besides professional qualifications, I also have my personal experiences of mental health issues in my past. This has helped me better understand clients’ experiences. I am experienced in working with people from different cultural backgrounds.
I work with most presenting issues in children & adults. I specialise in brain-based therapies that I integrate with talking therapies. My specialist area is psychological trauma and emotional regulation found in most issues. I have 40 years experience in the NHS, Private & Voluntary sectors with children, couples & adults.
I work with most presenting issues in children & adults. I specialise in brain-based therapies that I integrate with talking therapies. My specialist area is psychological trauma and emotional regulation found in most issues. I have 40 years experience in the NHS, Private & Voluntary sectors with children, couples & adults.
I offer you my heartfelt presence, warmth, and a judgement-free space for self-exploration, healing, and growth. I will be a companion, encouraging you to reflect and gain insight into how you choose to think, feel or do what matters most to you.
My approach is integrative, grounded in the belief that we are mind, body, heart and soul. From this place, I support you in living true to your values, even through life’s challenges; exploring the roots of emotional distress in your relationships and experiences (past and present). Through my guided study of Islamic spirituality, I can bring holistic healing through mercy and wisdom.
I offer you my heartfelt presence, warmth, and a judgement-free space for self-exploration, healing, and growth. I will be a companion, encouraging you to reflect and gain insight into how you choose to think, feel or do what matters most to you.
My approach is integrative, grounded in the belief that we are mind, body, heart and soul. From this place, I support you in living true to your values, even through life’s challenges; exploring the roots of emotional distress in your relationships and experiences (past and present). Through my guided study of Islamic spirituality, I can bring holistic healing through mercy and wisdom.
I offer online counselling to support adults and young people with their difficulties of life. Some of the areas I cover include: stress, anxiety, eating disorders, depression, self-esteem and confidence, relationships, anger, trauma, and many more. Feel free to book your FREE consultation with me to discuss further.
I offer online counselling to support adults and young people with their difficulties of life. Some of the areas I cover include: stress, anxiety, eating disorders, depression, self-esteem and confidence, relationships, anger, trauma, and many more. Feel free to book your FREE consultation with me to discuss further.
A warm welcome to you. What brings you here? Are you feeling anxious, depressed, surviving toxic or controlling relationships? Feeling low or confused in life? Surviving traumas from the past? Suffering a loss? Would you like to understand yourself more fully, why you do what you do? Then this is the place to be. Let's explore this together and make sense of it all.
I offer you a warm, 'safe' and supportive space, without judgment, where you feel seen, heard, valued, and understood. I can help you build confidence, set boundaries, and reclaim your freedom, especially if feeling stuck or lost in life situations.
A warm welcome to you. What brings you here? Are you feeling anxious, depressed, surviving toxic or controlling relationships? Feeling low or confused in life? Surviving traumas from the past? Suffering a loss? Would you like to understand yourself more fully, why you do what you do? Then this is the place to be. Let's explore this together and make sense of it all.
I offer you a warm, 'safe' and supportive space, without judgment, where you feel seen, heard, valued, and understood. I can help you build confidence, set boundaries, and reclaim your freedom, especially if feeling stuck or lost in life situations.
You may look like you’re coping on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps anxiety, trauma, relationship patterns, identity struggles, or life transitions keep repeating in ways you can’t fully explain. You want more than symptom relief — you want understanding, clarity, and lasting change. You’re ready to explore the roots of your difficulties, build emotional resilience, and respond to life with confidence rather than reaction.
You may look like you’re coping on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps anxiety, trauma, relationship patterns, identity struggles, or life transitions keep repeating in ways you can’t fully explain. You want more than symptom relief — you want understanding, clarity, and lasting change. You’re ready to explore the roots of your difficulties, build emotional resilience, and respond to life with confidence rather than reaction.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I tailor therapy to each client, as well as talking therapy, I draw from a diverse toolbox of techniques, such as CBT, EMDR and hypnosis. Having completed training specific to trauma and trauma-informed approaches, I am confident in my skills to scaffold clients while they learn ways to overcome obstacles, develop coping skills, and enhance their overall well-being. Through collaboration with my clients, they are able to explore concerns, build resilience and cultivate positive lasting change.
As an Integrative Counsellor, I tailor therapy to each client, as well as talking therapy, I draw from a diverse toolbox of techniques, such as CBT, EMDR and hypnosis. Having completed training specific to trauma and trauma-informed approaches, I am confident in my skills to scaffold clients while they learn ways to overcome obstacles, develop coping skills, and enhance their overall well-being. Through collaboration with my clients, they are able to explore concerns, build resilience and cultivate positive lasting change.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or exhausted from masking and coping alone, you are not on your own. Many of the people I work with are ADHD, Autistic or AuDHD (diagnosed, self-identified, or exploring) and struggle with overthinking, people-pleasing, and feeling misunderstood or ‘too much/not enough’.
I am a BACP registered counsellor specialising in neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism) and relational trauma. This includes the impact of emotionally difficult or unsafe relationships, attachment wounds, and patterns that can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected from yourself and others.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or exhausted from masking and coping alone, you are not on your own. Many of the people I work with are ADHD, Autistic or AuDHD (diagnosed, self-identified, or exploring) and struggle with overthinking, people-pleasing, and feeling misunderstood or ‘too much/not enough’.
I am a BACP registered counsellor specialising in neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism) and relational trauma. This includes the impact of emotionally difficult or unsafe relationships, attachment wounds, and patterns that can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected from yourself and others.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to manage your emotions? You might be dealing with anxiety, low mood, or the impact of difficult past experiences. We support adults, children, young people, and families who feel misunderstood, emotionally overwhelmed, or who are finding things difficult at home, at school, or in relationships. We offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s going on, helping you feel more in control and better able to understand and manage what you’re going through.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to manage your emotions? You might be dealing with anxiety, low mood, or the impact of difficult past experiences. We support adults, children, young people, and families who feel misunderstood, emotionally overwhelmed, or who are finding things difficult at home, at school, or in relationships. We offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s going on, helping you feel more in control and better able to understand and manage what you’re going through.
I'm a fully qualified, HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist based from MK / Luton, but I work throughout the Home Counties. I utilise a creative process with clients who present with a wide range of difficulties such as low mood, attachment or relational issues, trauma, psychosis, personality disorders, self-harming behaviours, low self-esteem and anxiety disorders. Art Psychotherapy can enable you to stabilise moods, explore unconscious processes and make progress toward recovery. Using art materials encourages you to express feelings which are difficult to express in words, in a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental space.
I'm a fully qualified, HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist based from MK / Luton, but I work throughout the Home Counties. I utilise a creative process with clients who present with a wide range of difficulties such as low mood, attachment or relational issues, trauma, psychosis, personality disorders, self-harming behaviours, low self-esteem and anxiety disorders. Art Psychotherapy can enable you to stabilise moods, explore unconscious processes and make progress toward recovery. Using art materials encourages you to express feelings which are difficult to express in words, in a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental space.
I am a Clinical Trauma Therapist specialising in helping adult survivors of childhood abuse. As a Certified Clinical Anxiety Specialist and Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor, I offer support through a blend of neuroscience, grounding techniques, and psychoeducation. Additionally, I work with individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, utilising Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques. My approach is holistic and empathetic, dedicated to fostering healing and resilience in a safe and supportive environment. I work bilingually in English and Romanian.
I am a Clinical Trauma Therapist specialising in helping adult survivors of childhood abuse. As a Certified Clinical Anxiety Specialist and Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor, I offer support through a blend of neuroscience, grounding techniques, and psychoeducation. Additionally, I work with individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, utilising Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques. My approach is holistic and empathetic, dedicated to fostering healing and resilience in a safe and supportive environment. I work bilingually in English and Romanian.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained despite managing responsibilities on the outside? Are long-standing patterns in your relationships or sense of identity beginning to affect your confidence or direction? I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation difficulties, and complex relational challenges. With over eight years of clinical experience and training in both counselling and psychology, I offer structured, evidence-based therapy focused on clarity, emotional stability, and practical change.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained despite managing responsibilities on the outside? Are long-standing patterns in your relationships or sense of identity beginning to affect your confidence or direction? I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation difficulties, and complex relational challenges. With over eight years of clinical experience and training in both counselling and psychology, I offer structured, evidence-based therapy focused on clarity, emotional stability, and practical change.
Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships or physiological symptoms of anxiety or depression I can offer a safe space to explore these. You may be struggling to understand why things are so difficult, and may be very critical of yourself, thinking you should be coping better. You might have experienced a traumatic event, or always felt that you don't quite fit in, blaming yourself. You might be in a couple or a family unit struggling with arguments or disconnection from each other. You might just want to re-think your values and life goals to shift your future focus to something more rewarding.
Whether you are struggling with emotions, relationships or physiological symptoms of anxiety or depression I can offer a safe space to explore these. You may be struggling to understand why things are so difficult, and may be very critical of yourself, thinking you should be coping better. You might have experienced a traumatic event, or always felt that you don't quite fit in, blaming yourself. You might be in a couple or a family unit struggling with arguments or disconnection from each other. You might just want to re-think your values and life goals to shift your future focus to something more rewarding.
I specialise in work with emotion regulation- including anxiety disorders and depression, trauma, parenting and relationship difficulties (including parental conflict).
I am skilled in different therapeutic models including mentalization-based therapy, systemic family therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing. I can apply these models to help with a broad range of mental health difficulties in child and adult populations.
I specialise in work with emotion regulation- including anxiety disorders and depression, trauma, parenting and relationship difficulties (including parental conflict).
I am skilled in different therapeutic models including mentalization-based therapy, systemic family therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing. I can apply these models to help with a broad range of mental health difficulties in child and adult populations.
I work with individuals, couples and families that need to face a trauma, a loss, problems of anxiety, depression, fears or relational problems (such as couple conflict, emotional or behavioral problem in a child, alimentary disorder, relational closure in an adolescent). Working together will help everyone finding new energy to change and when everyone is involved in a transformation, it will be stronger and lasting. As an Italian psychotherapist I work in Italian and in English with the foreign community in UK. Sharing the experience of migration always helps to face a new life in a different country.
I work with individuals, couples and families that need to face a trauma, a loss, problems of anxiety, depression, fears or relational problems (such as couple conflict, emotional or behavioral problem in a child, alimentary disorder, relational closure in an adolescent). Working together will help everyone finding new energy to change and when everyone is involved in a transformation, it will be stronger and lasting. As an Italian psychotherapist I work in Italian and in English with the foreign community in UK. Sharing the experience of migration always helps to face a new life in a different country.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a little support to navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or just to make sense of our feelings. My approach is warm, understanding, and tailored to you—together we’ll explore ways to help you feel more in control, confident, and at peace. You don’t have to go through it alone; I’m here to listen and support you every step of the way.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a little support to navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or just to make sense of our feelings. My approach is warm, understanding, and tailored to you—together we’ll explore ways to help you feel more in control, confident, and at peace. You don’t have to go through it alone; I’m here to listen and support you every step of the way.
We offer specialist interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, Mentalisation Based Therapy, Parenting support and systemic family therapy.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, affecting mental health, relationships and everyday wellbeing. But recovery is possible.
At The Trauma Recovery Space, Dr Claire Arnold and Dr Emma Morris, provide high-quality, evidence-based therapy for children, young people, couples, families and adults.
Our services align with NHS standards of care and are delivered by expert consultant clinical psychologists with over 20 years of experience
Healing from pain. Building resilience. Moving forward with strength.
We are based in London Colney, St. Albans, but also offer online services.
Easily accessible and free car parking.
We offer specialist interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, Mentalisation Based Therapy, Parenting support and systemic family therapy.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, affecting mental health, relationships and everyday wellbeing. But recovery is possible.
At The Trauma Recovery Space, Dr Claire Arnold and Dr Emma Morris, provide high-quality, evidence-based therapy for children, young people, couples, families and adults.
Our services align with NHS standards of care and are delivered by expert consultant clinical psychologists with over 20 years of experience
Healing from pain. Building resilience. Moving forward with strength.
We are based in London Colney, St. Albans, but also offer online services.
Easily accessible and free car parking.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who has developed specialist skills to help people adjust and manage after experiencing traumatic life events, overwhelming emotions, physical symptoms/conditions or other complex situations. I am committed to helping people through difficulties associated with anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, low mood, stress and adjustment. I currently lead a Paediatric Psychology Service at a District NHS Hospital where I support people undergoing medical procedures or living with physical health conditions. I enjoy working across the age range, with children, young people and adults of all ages.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who has developed specialist skills to help people adjust and manage after experiencing traumatic life events, overwhelming emotions, physical symptoms/conditions or other complex situations. I am committed to helping people through difficulties associated with anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, low mood, stress and adjustment. I currently lead a Paediatric Psychology Service at a District NHS Hospital where I support people undergoing medical procedures or living with physical health conditions. I enjoy working across the age range, with children, young people and adults of all ages.
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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.