Parenting Counselling in Luton

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Anjum Naqvi
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBABCP
Online Only
Many of the people I work with are struggling with questions of faith, identity, and culture, often alongside a loss of meaning or a fractured relationship with belief, responsibility, and self. I work with people who want to understand themselves properly, not just manage symptoms. Experiences such as religious trauma, diaspora identity, internalised racism, and racial trauma sit at the centre of my work. My role is not to offer quick fixes. It is to help you think clearly about your life, your history, and the patterns you find yourself repeating, especially the ones you already recognise but cannot shift.
Many of the people I work with are struggling with questions of faith, identity, and culture, often alongside a loss of meaning or a fractured relationship with belief, responsibility, and self. I work with people who want to understand themselves properly, not just manage symptoms. Experiences such as religious trauma, diaspora identity, internalised racism, and racial trauma sit at the centre of my work. My role is not to offer quick fixes. It is to help you think clearly about your life, your history, and the patterns you find yourself repeating, especially the ones you already recognise but cannot shift.
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Janice Teh
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
I see a fair number of clients who want to make sense of how their culture or parents' expectations impact them whilst the society they live in can have different values.
I offer therapy to individuals aged 18+ in the Dunstable and Milton Keynes areas. I can help you explore any emotional difficulties you may have. Sometimes we don't know why we keep reacting to others the way we do. We just know we don't want to feel the way we feel anymore. Perhaps you seem to have everything together on the surface but underneath you feel overwhelmed, and you worry about what others might think of you if they knew the truth. You may have been trying to figure this out on your own but get frustrated because nothing seems to work. Maybe you feel that your issue is too insignificant and others have bigger problems.
I see a fair number of clients who want to make sense of how their culture or parents' expectations impact them whilst the society they live in can have different values.
I offer therapy to individuals aged 18+ in the Dunstable and Milton Keynes areas. I can help you explore any emotional difficulties you may have. Sometimes we don't know why we keep reacting to others the way we do. We just know we don't want to feel the way we feel anymore. Perhaps you seem to have everything together on the surface but underneath you feel overwhelmed, and you worry about what others might think of you if they knew the truth. You may have been trying to figure this out on your own but get frustrated because nothing seems to work. Maybe you feel that your issue is too insignificant and others have bigger problems.
07810 788565 View 07810 788565
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Emma Morris
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
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.
01548 808692 View 01548 808692
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Ina Spellings
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
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.
020 4538 0219 View 020 4538 0219
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Ian Glenister
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Perhaps you are feeling lost, in a 'strange place' or no longer feel yourself to be the person you once were. You'd like to understand why this is and talk about your difficult feelings with someone who is non-judgmental and who can help you better understand them.
Perhaps you are feeling lost, in a 'strange place' or no longer feel yourself to be the person you once were. You'd like to understand why this is and talk about your difficult feelings with someone who is non-judgmental and who can help you better understand them.
07401 253576 View 07401 253576
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Attiya Bokhari
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
I support women with anxiety, self-criticism, family and relationship difficulties, marriage, divorce, parents and in-laws, identity issues and low self-esteem.
I aim to offer a warm, respectful and affordable space where you can feel understood and supported to make meaningful change. I am often contacted by young Muslim women seeking someone who understands their world. I recognise the strain of growing up between cultures and balancing your own needs with expectations from family, parents, and in laws. I support
I support women with anxiety, self-criticism, family and relationship difficulties, marriage, divorce, parents and in-laws, identity issues and low self-esteem.
I aim to offer a warm, respectful and affordable space where you can feel understood and supported to make meaningful change. I am often contacted by young Muslim women seeking someone who understands their world. I recognise the strain of growing up between cultures and balancing your own needs with expectations from family, parents, and in laws. I support
020 4538 3221 View 020 4538 3221
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Samantha Roach
Counsellor, ACC Reg
Serves Area
I am a integrative counsellor (based in Bedfordshire, UK). This means I adapt to you and deliver the best suited therapy for your needs such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person Centred Therapy , Psychodynamic Therapy and Creative Intervention. I will never enforce a particular way of working with my clients as I believe every individual’s situation is different. I decided to become a counsellor because I am passionate about working alongside people to help them go through their therapeutic process, helping them to achieve their best.
I am a integrative counsellor (based in Bedfordshire, UK). This means I adapt to you and deliver the best suited therapy for your needs such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person Centred Therapy , Psychodynamic Therapy and Creative Intervention. I will never enforce a particular way of working with my clients as I believe every individual’s situation is different. I decided to become a counsellor because I am passionate about working alongside people to help them go through their therapeutic process, helping them to achieve their best.
01234 860693 View 01234 860693
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Mariangela Milioto
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
Want to explore what's brought you to therapy in a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental setting? I'm an Integrative psychotherapist - the essence of my practice is to work with you transparently and with warmth, empathy, humour and gentle challenge.  Perhaps you’re struggling - feeling alone and isolated.  Maybe you’re overwhelmed, depressed, burnt out or anxious.  It could be that what you’re experiencing isn’t any of these - maybe you don't feel yourself and you don’t know why.  If you’re experiencing any of these feelings, sharing your burden through counselling can help.
Want to explore what's brought you to therapy in a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental setting? I'm an Integrative psychotherapist - the essence of my practice is to work with you transparently and with warmth, empathy, humour and gentle challenge.  Perhaps you’re struggling - feeling alone and isolated.  Maybe you’re overwhelmed, depressed, burnt out or anxious.  It could be that what you’re experiencing isn’t any of these - maybe you don't feel yourself and you don’t know why.  If you’re experiencing any of these feelings, sharing your burden through counselling can help.
01582 377470 View 01582 377470
Photo of Dr Devina Patel, Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Dr Devina Patel
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I’ve been a qualified Clinical Psychologist since 2015, with over 18 years’ experience supporting children, adults, and families across the NHS, private, and education sectors. I enjoy working with clients who feel stuck with anxiety, depression, or grief, and have a special interest in supporting mums-to-be and new mums through pregnancy and the postnatal period. I’m passionate about providing culturally sensitive support to individuals from ethnic minority communities. Together, we can work towards greater understanding, healthier coping strategies, and positive change. Begin your journey to better emotional wellbeing.
I’ve been a qualified Clinical Psychologist since 2015, with over 18 years’ experience supporting children, adults, and families across the NHS, private, and education sectors. I enjoy working with clients who feel stuck with anxiety, depression, or grief, and have a special interest in supporting mums-to-be and new mums through pregnancy and the postnatal period. I’m passionate about providing culturally sensitive support to individuals from ethnic minority communities. Together, we can work towards greater understanding, healthier coping strategies, and positive change. Begin your journey to better emotional wellbeing.
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Po Chan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or carrying emotions that are hard to name. Perhaps you’re navigating identity, relationship tensions, cultural expectations, or long‑standing patterns that leave you unsure of yourself. Many people seek therapy because they want clarity, steadiness, and a space where they don’t have to explain their background or justify their feelings. You may be longing to feel understood, supported, and more grounded as you make sense of your inner world and move toward a more confident, connected way of being, with room to breathe and grow as you explore who you are becoming.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or carrying emotions that are hard to name. Perhaps you’re navigating identity, relationship tensions, cultural expectations, or long‑standing patterns that leave you unsure of yourself. Many people seek therapy because they want clarity, steadiness, and a space where they don’t have to explain their background or justify their feelings. You may be longing to feel understood, supported, and more grounded as you make sense of your inner world and move toward a more confident, connected way of being, with room to breathe and grow as you explore who you are becoming.
01234 608756 View 01234 608756
Photo of Jennie Canty - Chiltern Talking Therapies / Chiltern ADHD Clinic, Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Chiltern Talking Therapies / Chiltern ADHD Clinic
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Jennie! I'm a CBT/EMDR Therapist and owner of Chiltern TT/ADHD Clinic. My Associates and I offer face to face or virtual CBT, EMDR, Counselling, Schema, Coaching and Art Therapy sessions and ADHD Assessments. We can support adults and young people with a wide range of difficulties. We are non-judgemental and have a wealth of experience between us, from working with addictions, offenders, children, clients with brain injuries and couples. I pride our team on being non-judgemental and accepting of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We all hold DBS checks and indemnity insurance, which you can view at any time.
Hi, I'm Jennie! I'm a CBT/EMDR Therapist and owner of Chiltern TT/ADHD Clinic. My Associates and I offer face to face or virtual CBT, EMDR, Counselling, Schema, Coaching and Art Therapy sessions and ADHD Assessments. We can support adults and young people with a wide range of difficulties. We are non-judgemental and have a wealth of experience between us, from working with addictions, offenders, children, clients with brain injuries and couples. I pride our team on being non-judgemental and accepting of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We all hold DBS checks and indemnity insurance, which you can view at any time.
01442 971728 View 01442 971728
Photo of Fiona Beckford, Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Fiona Beckford
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and family estrangements, particularly with relationship and communication breakdowns. I also have clients who identify as dual heritage and wish to explore 'who am I?' in their cultural context to address any relationship breakdown. I also support clients who have been traumatised and for those who are happy to engage, set personal development homework, so clients can witness their own progress. And as a Christian therapist, who is guided by the teachings of the Bible, I enjoy working ethiclly and opening, treating all clients with compassion, kindness and care.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and family estrangements, particularly with relationship and communication breakdowns. I also have clients who identify as dual heritage and wish to explore 'who am I?' in their cultural context to address any relationship breakdown. I also support clients who have been traumatised and for those who are happy to engage, set personal development homework, so clients can witness their own progress. And as a Christian therapist, who is guided by the teachings of the Bible, I enjoy working ethiclly and opening, treating all clients with compassion, kindness and care.
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Photo of Carole Scarlett, Counsellor, MBACP
Carole Scarlett
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
At times we need a place, independent of family & friends, to explore any fears/anxieties we have. Do you have a safe space to explore how your feeling? How can I help? I offer a safe, confidential & non-judgemental space for you to do so talking through any issues you may have. My expertise is extensive, working with issues such as e.g. Abuse, Anxiety/Worrying, Bereavement, Depression, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Self-esteem/Confidence, Low Moods, Neuro-diversity & Self-harm. This makes me unique and experienced to work successfully with clients to overcome these setbacks and to build upon your inner resources to move forward.
At times we need a place, independent of family & friends, to explore any fears/anxieties we have. Do you have a safe space to explore how your feeling? How can I help? I offer a safe, confidential & non-judgemental space for you to do so talking through any issues you may have. My expertise is extensive, working with issues such as e.g. Abuse, Anxiety/Worrying, Bereavement, Depression, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Self-esteem/Confidence, Low Moods, Neuro-diversity & Self-harm. This makes me unique and experienced to work successfully with clients to overcome these setbacks and to build upon your inner resources to move forward.
01442 953053 View 01442 953053
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Calm Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you feeling anxious,depressed, or generally stressed.Whatever the reason, I warmly invite you to share a calm, safe non-judgemental space,enabling you to explore the issues/ concerns that are important to you. I offer face to face, telephone or online therapy, seeing my role as actively listening to whatever it is you want to bring to our sessions. We all have times in our lives when we feel unable to connect or engage with life in general, feeling isolated, and numb to our surroundings. My approach is individual to your needs,encouraging you to process your emotions whilst acknowledging you alone are the "expert" of your life.
Are you feeling anxious,depressed, or generally stressed.Whatever the reason, I warmly invite you to share a calm, safe non-judgemental space,enabling you to explore the issues/ concerns that are important to you. I offer face to face, telephone or online therapy, seeing my role as actively listening to whatever it is you want to bring to our sessions. We all have times in our lives when we feel unable to connect or engage with life in general, feeling isolated, and numb to our surroundings. My approach is individual to your needs,encouraging you to process your emotions whilst acknowledging you alone are the "expert" of your life.
01462 416010 View 01462 416010
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Emily Jeffrey
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Availability update February 2026: I am fully booked but have a waiting list for slots opening up later in March. Please contact me for more information. Do you feel burnt out, like a coiled spring about to break with the stress of modern life? Are you a high-achiever, seen as successful, with the perfect life - meanwhile you feel like no one sees your true struggles? Do you mask your struggles and suspect you might be ADHD or have received a late diagnosis? If life feels too much I can help. I specialise in helping late-dagnosed neurodivergent people with these difficulties.
Availability update February 2026: I am fully booked but have a waiting list for slots opening up later in March. Please contact me for more information. Do you feel burnt out, like a coiled spring about to break with the stress of modern life? Are you a high-achiever, seen as successful, with the perfect life - meanwhile you feel like no one sees your true struggles? Do you mask your struggles and suspect you might be ADHD or have received a late diagnosis? If life feels too much I can help. I specialise in helping late-dagnosed neurodivergent people with these difficulties.
01462 419202 View 01462 419202
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Gehad Mursi
Counsellor, MSc
Luton LU3
Not accepting new clients
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.
01582 377950 View 01582 377950