Parenting Counselling in Malmesbury

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Kate M James
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to my profile – taking the step to begin therapy is a courageous choice, and you don’t have to do it alone. I’m a fully qualified integrative therapist offering counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, NLP, and meditation-based techniques, tailored to your needs. If you are experiencing any of the following - anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, including career and work-life balance please get in touch. My aim is to help you feel clearer, calmer, and more confident as you navigate life’s challenges. I offer a free 20-minute consultation by phone or online (Skype, Vsee, Zoom).
Welcome to my profile – taking the step to begin therapy is a courageous choice, and you don’t have to do it alone. I’m a fully qualified integrative therapist offering counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, NLP, and meditation-based techniques, tailored to your needs. If you are experiencing any of the following - anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, including career and work-life balance please get in touch. My aim is to help you feel clearer, calmer, and more confident as you navigate life’s challenges. I offer a free 20-minute consultation by phone or online (Skype, Vsee, Zoom).
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Colleen Smith
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
I have a long history of working with children/families/ parents and carers.
I have worked in settings supporting children and their families for over 22 years. I am based in Wiltshire, covering Swindon, Cirencester and Malmesbury areas. I trained as a integrative person centred counsellor which means that I incorporate a range of counselling modalities into my sessions, including creative & Havening Techniques etc.
I have a long history of working with children/families/ parents and carers.
I have worked in settings supporting children and their families for over 22 years. I am based in Wiltshire, covering Swindon, Cirencester and Malmesbury areas. I trained as a integrative person centred counsellor which means that I incorporate a range of counselling modalities into my sessions, including creative & Havening Techniques etc.
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Louise Blake
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I support individuals facing a wide range of difficulties and who are seeking meaningful and lasting change. Each person I work with brings a unique and deeply personal set of reasons for engaging in therapy, whether it be managing symptoms of anxiety or depression, navigating complex or challenging relationships, coping with significant life transitions, or experiencing a pervasive sense of dissatisfaction that may be difficult to articulate. My approach is integrative, and I offer a kind, welcoming, supportive and encouraging space, where together we can be brave and face the difficult things in your life
I support individuals facing a wide range of difficulties and who are seeking meaningful and lasting change. Each person I work with brings a unique and deeply personal set of reasons for engaging in therapy, whether it be managing symptoms of anxiety or depression, navigating complex or challenging relationships, coping with significant life transitions, or experiencing a pervasive sense of dissatisfaction that may be difficult to articulate. My approach is integrative, and I offer a kind, welcoming, supportive and encouraging space, where together we can be brave and face the difficult things in your life
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Adam Short
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I create a steady, careful relationship where you can process intrusive thoughts, test new ideas or challenge old beliefs without fear of judgement or rejection.
I create a steady, careful relationship where you can process intrusive thoughts, test new ideas or challenge old beliefs without fear of judgement or rejection.
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Bruce Rolls
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with clients over 12, their parents, and you if you are facing difficulties with relationships.
Therapy can provide a place of honesty for all the battles in our heads, from medical diagnoses, past trauma, sexual desire, issues of gender, to everyday compulsive/negative thinking. Understanding our experience in a rapidly changing environment, whilst surrounded by limitless information that offers such contradictory explanations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Finding, and maintaining, personal meaning amongst so much uncertainty is a struggle. You needn't face it alone. Therapy reduces anxiety and deepens our understanding. Together we strive to create personal harmony between your internal needs and those external demands..
I work with clients over 12, their parents, and you if you are facing difficulties with relationships.
Therapy can provide a place of honesty for all the battles in our heads, from medical diagnoses, past trauma, sexual desire, issues of gender, to everyday compulsive/negative thinking. Understanding our experience in a rapidly changing environment, whilst surrounded by limitless information that offers such contradictory explanations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Finding, and maintaining, personal meaning amongst so much uncertainty is a struggle. You needn't face it alone. Therapy reduces anxiety and deepens our understanding. Together we strive to create personal harmony between your internal needs and those external demands..
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Guy Phillipps
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenges in your life? Perhaps you feel disconnected and powerless? You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship or work difficulties, loss, burnout, neurodiversity or something less definable - perhaps just a sense that something is not right for you. You might feel stuck or unsure how to move forward and there could be a longing for understanding, acceptance, and a sense of peace? Maybe you are searching for clarity and confidence — to feel heard and valued? Whatever your difficulty is, and no matter how big or small it seems, I am here to help you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by challenges in your life? Perhaps you feel disconnected and powerless? You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship or work difficulties, loss, burnout, neurodiversity or something less definable - perhaps just a sense that something is not right for you. You might feel stuck or unsure how to move forward and there could be a longing for understanding, acceptance, and a sense of peace? Maybe you are searching for clarity and confidence — to feel heard and valued? Whatever your difficulty is, and no matter how big or small it seems, I am here to help you.
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Theresa Bell
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer Clinical Supervision and Counselling. My background is in education, providing support for students from Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form/College, and University. While working with a diverse range of people, I have received specialist training for working with students and adults with Autism, ADHD, Asperger's and challenging behaviour. I have also previously worked in a Specialist Autistic (SRP) unit. I also work with adults and those that have received a late diagnosis to help accept, adjust and make sense of this impact on their lives and that of their family.
I offer Clinical Supervision and Counselling. My background is in education, providing support for students from Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form/College, and University. While working with a diverse range of people, I have received specialist training for working with students and adults with Autism, ADHD, Asperger's and challenging behaviour. I have also previously worked in a Specialist Autistic (SRP) unit. I also work with adults and those that have received a late diagnosis to help accept, adjust and make sense of this impact on their lives and that of their family.
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Natasha Woodfine
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
You might be struggling to understand your own feelings with what is going on for you at this moment. You may be experiencing distress, anxiety, emotion about a situation or trying to manage a crisis or life changing event. It may be that you feel lost, have low self esteem or depressed and are struggling to understand how or why you feel this way. You might feel emotional, uncertain about a situation, person or relationship. You may think that your emotional well-being is not what it ought to be or have something on your mind.
You might be struggling to understand your own feelings with what is going on for you at this moment. You may be experiencing distress, anxiety, emotion about a situation or trying to manage a crisis or life changing event. It may be that you feel lost, have low self esteem or depressed and are struggling to understand how or why you feel this way. You might feel emotional, uncertain about a situation, person or relationship. You may think that your emotional well-being is not what it ought to be or have something on your mind.
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Libbet Paravicini
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Most people have experienced anxiety, stress or low moods at some point and often try to struggle through alone. Seeking professional help can feel daunting and takes courage to make that first call. I work with genuine care and empathy and offer a warm, safe, non-judgemental environment for you to explore what's troubling you with complete confidentiality.
Life can be overwhelming sometimes. Most people have experienced anxiety, stress or low moods at some point and often try to struggle through alone. Seeking professional help can feel daunting and takes courage to make that first call. I work with genuine care and empathy and offer a warm, safe, non-judgemental environment for you to explore what's troubling you with complete confidentiality.
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Dr Kathie Reveley
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over ten years experience within the NHS. You may be experiencing difficulties associated with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, stress, infertility, post-natal depression, or menopause. You may feel stuck, lost or overwhelmed by past or present events. You may feel that you're trapped in the same unfulfilling relationships or patterns. You may not know what you need help with but feel that something needs to change. If you are struggling in any of these areas, I can help you move forward with your life and create long lasting, meaningful change.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over ten years experience within the NHS. You may be experiencing difficulties associated with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, stress, infertility, post-natal depression, or menopause. You may feel stuck, lost or overwhelmed by past or present events. You may feel that you're trapped in the same unfulfilling relationships or patterns. You may not know what you need help with but feel that something needs to change. If you are struggling in any of these areas, I can help you move forward with your life and create long lasting, meaningful change.
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Tessa Strickland
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Bath BA2
Are you struggling with a relationship or juggling the competing demands of your private and professional life? Are you feeling stuck and uncertain about how to fulfil your potential? Have you recently lost someone close to you? I first sought help as a young mother and the benefits were so enormous, I chose to train as a psychotherapist myself. I work one-to-one and with couples, helping you to identify patterns in your relationship with others, and with yourself, and establishing ways of changing those patterns that do not serve you.
Are you struggling with a relationship or juggling the competing demands of your private and professional life? Are you feeling stuck and uncertain about how to fulfil your potential? Have you recently lost someone close to you? I first sought help as a young mother and the benefits were so enormous, I chose to train as a psychotherapist myself. I work one-to-one and with couples, helping you to identify patterns in your relationship with others, and with yourself, and establishing ways of changing those patterns that do not serve you.
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Flo Atkins
Counsellor, MBACP
Swindon SN3
You don't have to face life's challenges alone, I offer compassionate personalised therapy in a safe and welcoming space supporting individuals, couples and parents through times of emotional difficulty, trauma and transition.
No two people are the same and therapy with me will reflect that. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and attachment-based models. I also draw on trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and emotional regulation practices, adapting our work to meet your unique needs and life story.
You don't have to face life's challenges alone, I offer compassionate personalised therapy in a safe and welcoming space supporting individuals, couples and parents through times of emotional difficulty, trauma and transition.
No two people are the same and therapy with me will reflect that. My approach is rooted in psychodynamic and attachment-based models. I also draw on trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and emotional regulation practices, adapting our work to meet your unique needs and life story.
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Emmelaine Leighton-McCardell
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an integrative therapist offering 121 support for adults and young people. I work in an outdoor setting and I also offer online sessions. I provide a supportive and safe space to talk. I specialise in clients with neurodivergence, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as providing family support to caregivers with neurodivergent children. I hold individuality and autonomy at the centre of my practice and as a result, my work is very much tailored to meet what you need most. I choose to work flexibly and without judgment, so that you can feel free to express yourself in whatever way feels most comfortable.
I am an integrative therapist offering 121 support for adults and young people. I work in an outdoor setting and I also offer online sessions. I provide a supportive and safe space to talk. I specialise in clients with neurodivergence, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as providing family support to caregivers with neurodivergent children. I hold individuality and autonomy at the centre of my practice and as a result, my work is very much tailored to meet what you need most. I choose to work flexibly and without judgment, so that you can feel free to express yourself in whatever way feels most comfortable.
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Franeen McDonald
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Am I a good parent?
I am an accredited Psychotherapist, CBT and Brainspotting Practitioner, providing help and guidance to adults, children, and teenagers. I use a variety of proven approaches and with 38 years of experience, I take great care to consider your specific needs to establish the best approach to help you with any emotional block or problem you are experiencing. My aim is to help you to achieve your goals for therapy and together we work collaboratively to achieve them. My office is situated in such a way that clients can access therapy in a private and confidential setting.
Am I a good parent?
I am an accredited Psychotherapist, CBT and Brainspotting Practitioner, providing help and guidance to adults, children, and teenagers. I use a variety of proven approaches and with 38 years of experience, I take great care to consider your specific needs to establish the best approach to help you with any emotional block or problem you are experiencing. My aim is to help you to achieve your goals for therapy and together we work collaboratively to achieve them. My office is situated in such a way that clients can access therapy in a private and confidential setting.
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Caterina Baskerville
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Stroud GL6
Now more than ever we are living in a world where contact with others has become increasingly difficult, not just physically but also emotionally. It would be understandable for many people to be feeling isolated and cut of from the rest of humanity at this time, for some this may also trigger painful, old wounds of unmet needs and maybe even a sense of hopelessness. You may crave feeling really connected to someone who is fully present with you and is invested in really understanding you and your situation, someone who can help you to create a relationship that will help to heal relationships that have failed in the past.
Now more than ever we are living in a world where contact with others has become increasingly difficult, not just physically but also emotionally. It would be understandable for many people to be feeling isolated and cut of from the rest of humanity at this time, for some this may also trigger painful, old wounds of unmet needs and maybe even a sense of hopelessness. You may crave feeling really connected to someone who is fully present with you and is invested in really understanding you and your situation, someone who can help you to create a relationship that will help to heal relationships that have failed in the past.
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Online counselling with Kirsten Lawrence
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Counselling can help with experiences of anxiety and stress, childhood issues, low self esteem, abuse, trauma, existential difficulties, depression, grief and loss, increasing confidence or any issue where a person needs understanding and support to explore their situation in a non-judgmental space. Therapy can help with personal development and is a way of expanding on and understanding ourselves. I work from an integrative approach and draw influence from a range of therapeutic backgrounds to suit the individual and their situation.
Counselling can help with experiences of anxiety and stress, childhood issues, low self esteem, abuse, trauma, existential difficulties, depression, grief and loss, increasing confidence or any issue where a person needs understanding and support to explore their situation in a non-judgmental space. Therapy can help with personal development and is a way of expanding on and understanding ourselves. I work from an integrative approach and draw influence from a range of therapeutic backgrounds to suit the individual and their situation.
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The Childrens Consultancy
Psychotherapist, MA, PNCPS Acc.
Witney OX29
Helping children with emotional and psychological difficulties is a difficult task for parents, The Children's Consultancy provides comprehensive parental guidance
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Helping children with emotional and psychological difficulties is a difficult task for parents, The Children's Consultancy provides comprehensive parental guidance
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Balbina Garza Delgado
Psychotherapist, MSc, ACP
Bath BA1
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about early intervention, whether this is working directly with children, offering parent-infant therapy or working directly with parents.
If you are looking to uncover the roots of your child’s distress and support them in finding healthier ways to cope and communicate a therapeutic space can be beneficial. Having trained at UCL/Anna Freud Centre and as a member of the Association of Child Psychotherapists and the British Psychotherapy Foundation, I bring extensive experience from CAMHS, private practice, and fostering services, including work with trauma and complex needs when helping families understand and manage their children’s emotions and behaviour.
I am passionate about early intervention, whether this is working directly with children, offering parent-infant therapy or working directly with parents.
If you are looking to uncover the roots of your child’s distress and support them in finding healthier ways to cope and communicate a therapeutic space can be beneficial. Having trained at UCL/Anna Freud Centre and as a member of the Association of Child Psychotherapists and the British Psychotherapy Foundation, I bring extensive experience from CAMHS, private practice, and fostering services, including work with trauma and complex needs when helping families understand and manage their children’s emotions and behaviour.
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Karin Hogan
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS7
I also support parents of children with disabilities & SEN.
Hello - Are you feeling stuck? Unable to make decisions, no longer doing the things you used to enjoy, overwhelmed with worry? I am here to help with empathetic, friendly, professional support. Working together we can get a picture of what bothers you most, whether that is low self worth, procrastination or relationships which just aren't where you want them to be. Anxiety and depression can really get in the way but once we have agreed a goal we will work towards it, building a life that is more aligned with your values and aspirations. Finding the right therapist is important but so is taking that first step. Reach out.
I also support parents of children with disabilities & SEN.
Hello - Are you feeling stuck? Unable to make decisions, no longer doing the things you used to enjoy, overwhelmed with worry? I am here to help with empathetic, friendly, professional support. Working together we can get a picture of what bothers you most, whether that is low self worth, procrastination or relationships which just aren't where you want them to be. Anxiety and depression can really get in the way but once we have agreed a goal we will work towards it, building a life that is more aligned with your values and aspirations. Finding the right therapist is important but so is taking that first step. Reach out.
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Steph Ball
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Bristol BS13
This world is a fast-moving, pressured and sometimes, bewildering place. We are expected to navigate it while carrying the heavy weight of the opinions and expectations of others. No wonder that we can become overwhelmed, worried and sad. I can’t (sadly) change the world or your experiences in it, but together, we might be able to find a way for you to move forward, feeling more in control, more confident and hopefully, happier.
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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.