Parenting Counselling in Portslade
Do you sometimes feel limited by words? Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) offers an alternative to talking therapies. As our bodies hold the unconscious aspects of ourselves, movement-based therapy can be particularly effective in addressing feelings held somatically in the body. Dance Movement Psychotherapists believe that changes in the body & movement patterns are reflected in the mind & thinking patterns and vice versa.
DMP can help you feel more attuned to your body, support emotional regulation, reduce stress, improve confidence, and help to form a stronger sense of Self.
Do you sometimes feel limited by words? Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) offers an alternative to talking therapies. As our bodies hold the unconscious aspects of ourselves, movement-based therapy can be particularly effective in addressing feelings held somatically in the body. Dance Movement Psychotherapists believe that changes in the body & movement patterns are reflected in the mind & thinking patterns and vice versa.
DMP can help you feel more attuned to your body, support emotional regulation, reduce stress, improve confidence, and help to form a stronger sense of Self.
Whatever your reason for starting therapy, whether you are feeling anxious or depressed, dealing with a major life event, seeking clarity, or simply wanting to know yourself better, I’m here to walk alongside you and listen. Therapy is a collaborative journey that draws on the healing power of authentic human connection. I offer a safe, judgment-free space where you can be truly seen and heard. My approach is informed by humanistic principles that emphasise empathy, presence, and respect for your unique life experience. I am committed to seeing you as a whole person, not as a set of symptoms or a label.
Whatever your reason for starting therapy, whether you are feeling anxious or depressed, dealing with a major life event, seeking clarity, or simply wanting to know yourself better, I’m here to walk alongside you and listen. Therapy is a collaborative journey that draws on the healing power of authentic human connection. I offer a safe, judgment-free space where you can be truly seen and heard. My approach is informed by humanistic principles that emphasise empathy, presence, and respect for your unique life experience. I am committed to seeing you as a whole person, not as a set of symptoms or a label.
Hi, I offer a warm, reflective space where you can work on the troubles you have, towards the change you want and built the tools you need to feel better and be happier, on your own terms. Since 2013, my trauma informed and integrative approach helps people with challenges such as: - Anxiety and depression - ADHD - Hypersensitivity - Neurodivergence - Co-dependency, Emotional or physical abuse, Anger management, Professional or Relationships difficulties. Therapy is ultimately about better understanding your emotions, your experience, yourself. It is about feeling and discover, using that knowledge to heal and enhance your life.
Hi, I offer a warm, reflective space where you can work on the troubles you have, towards the change you want and built the tools you need to feel better and be happier, on your own terms. Since 2013, my trauma informed and integrative approach helps people with challenges such as: - Anxiety and depression - ADHD - Hypersensitivity - Neurodivergence - Co-dependency, Emotional or physical abuse, Anger management, Professional or Relationships difficulties. Therapy is ultimately about better understanding your emotions, your experience, yourself. It is about feeling and discover, using that knowledge to heal and enhance your life.
I have been a counsellor since 2012, both in private practise and working for the YPC, Brighton, AGE UK and the YMCA/Wellbeing Service. As a humanistic/intergative therapist, I believe that you are the expert on yourself and I aim to provide the conditions which allow you to explore your motivations and themes, and make meaning from your own experience. I offer an empathic, non judgemental and respectful space. By building a relationship based on acceptance it becomes possible to look at, recognise and understand where problems in your life may have arisen. Counselling can be for anyone who feels lost, sad, lonely, confused.
I have been a counsellor since 2012, both in private practise and working for the YPC, Brighton, AGE UK and the YMCA/Wellbeing Service. As a humanistic/intergative therapist, I believe that you are the expert on yourself and I aim to provide the conditions which allow you to explore your motivations and themes, and make meaning from your own experience. I offer an empathic, non judgemental and respectful space. By building a relationship based on acceptance it becomes possible to look at, recognise and understand where problems in your life may have arisen. Counselling can be for anyone who feels lost, sad, lonely, confused.
Many people who come to see me are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or stuck after difficult experiences. They may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, anger, or media-induced distress. Often they are looking for a safe, genuine space where they can speak openly and feel truly heard. Through counselling, they may hope to understand themselves more deeply, find relief from difficult feelings, and move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and self-compassion. I offer a supportive, collaborative space where this exploration can happen at a pace that feels right for them.
Many people who come to see me are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or stuck after difficult experiences. They may be struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, anger, or media-induced distress. Often they are looking for a safe, genuine space where they can speak openly and feel truly heard. Through counselling, they may hope to understand themselves more deeply, find relief from difficult feelings, and move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and self-compassion. I offer a supportive, collaborative space where this exploration can happen at a pace that feels right for them.
You don't need the 'right words'. As a dramatherapist, in addition to sitting and talking, I can offer creative techniques and materials to help you to share what's going on, gain new perspectives and make changes in your life.
If you are feeling anxious, struggling with low mood or self-esteem, having difficulties at home/work/school, questioning your identity or asking questions that you would appreciate sharing in a non-judgemental space - I can help.
I work in person in Brighton and online with adults and with children and young people (aged 5-18). Get in touch to discuss how I might be able to support you (or your child).
You don't need the 'right words'. As a dramatherapist, in addition to sitting and talking, I can offer creative techniques and materials to help you to share what's going on, gain new perspectives and make changes in your life.
If you are feeling anxious, struggling with low mood or self-esteem, having difficulties at home/work/school, questioning your identity or asking questions that you would appreciate sharing in a non-judgemental space - I can help.
I work in person in Brighton and online with adults and with children and young people (aged 5-18). Get in touch to discuss how I might be able to support you (or your child).
Hi, I’m Anni and I'm a trauma-informed counsellor offering a warm, thoughtful and professional space where your individual needs are placed at the centre of our work. We will explore your experiences with care and understanding, and gently build skills to help you respond to difficult thoughts and emotions with greater steadiness and clarity. Together, we will focus on supporting you to move towards a life that feels meaningful and aligned. Above all, I aim to offer a space that feels safe, genuine, and supportive, where you can begin to make sense of your experiences and find your way forward with confidence.
Hi, I’m Anni and I'm a trauma-informed counsellor offering a warm, thoughtful and professional space where your individual needs are placed at the centre of our work. We will explore your experiences with care and understanding, and gently build skills to help you respond to difficult thoughts and emotions with greater steadiness and clarity. Together, we will focus on supporting you to move towards a life that feels meaningful and aligned. Above all, I aim to offer a space that feels safe, genuine, and supportive, where you can begin to make sense of your experiences and find your way forward with confidence.
Hello I am Malcolm Bateup from MB Counselling Services. I provide both 1.1 and couples counselling using an integrative approach that enables individuals and couples to move forward from being stuck by difficult and complex experiences that have happened out of their control in their lives. Due to the pandemic after carrying out a covid risk assessment I have made an ethical decision to provide specialist video link to enable everyone to feel safe rather than my treatment room. If you would like to find out more I can be contacted through Www.mbc-relationships.co.uk &www.mbcounselling-sussex.com and 07443507711 Take care Malcolm
Hello I am Malcolm Bateup from MB Counselling Services. I provide both 1.1 and couples counselling using an integrative approach that enables individuals and couples to move forward from being stuck by difficult and complex experiences that have happened out of their control in their lives. Due to the pandemic after carrying out a covid risk assessment I have made an ethical decision to provide specialist video link to enable everyone to feel safe rather than my treatment room. If you would like to find out more I can be contacted through Www.mbc-relationships.co.uk &www.mbcounselling-sussex.com and 07443507711 Take care Malcolm
Are you looking for help and support with problems that feel hard to overcome? I am an experienced therapist, and offer a warm, welcoming and calm space to explore your difficulties and facilitate positive change. Perhaps your life taken a turn or direction you are not happy with, or you might have tough choices to make. Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on why you feel unhappy or dissatisfied, but you know that something’s not right. Whatever has brought you to therapy, I am here to help.
Are you looking for help and support with problems that feel hard to overcome? I am an experienced therapist, and offer a warm, welcoming and calm space to explore your difficulties and facilitate positive change. Perhaps your life taken a turn or direction you are not happy with, or you might have tough choices to make. Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on why you feel unhappy or dissatisfied, but you know that something’s not right. Whatever has brought you to therapy, I am here to help.
Working with me would mean being able to speak freely in a safe, non-judgemental environment. Sometimes it's difficult to speak to friends or family so talking therapy could be the right choice for you. I offer you an empathetic and respectful space.
My work with you would be based on developing a therapeutic, supportive and healthy relationship, giving you the opportunity to explore your issues, find inner strength and confidence, reach your goals and find ways to experience a much more satisfying, healthier and meaningful life in the future.
Working with me would mean being able to speak freely in a safe, non-judgemental environment. Sometimes it's difficult to speak to friends or family so talking therapy could be the right choice for you. I offer you an empathetic and respectful space.
My work with you would be based on developing a therapeutic, supportive and healthy relationship, giving you the opportunity to explore your issues, find inner strength and confidence, reach your goals and find ways to experience a much more satisfying, healthier and meaningful life in the future.
Hello, I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor offering affordable counselling in Brighton. Many of us think about trying counselling at some point in our lives. Perhaps you have experienced a loss recently, or a change which you are struggling to adjust to or cope with. You may feel lost, stuck, or troubled by something from the past. Whatever brings you to counselling, my aim is to provide a safe and confidential space where you can explore the issues which matter to you, and work together to find some clarity and a way forward which feels right for you.
Hello, I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor offering affordable counselling in Brighton. Many of us think about trying counselling at some point in our lives. Perhaps you have experienced a loss recently, or a change which you are struggling to adjust to or cope with. You may feel lost, stuck, or troubled by something from the past. Whatever brings you to counselling, my aim is to provide a safe and confidential space where you can explore the issues which matter to you, and work together to find some clarity and a way forward which feels right for you.
Hi. My name is Anna and I am a Humanistic counsellor. This means I work in a way that aims to see your world through your eyes and create a safe, non-judgemental space in which you can explore your thoughts and feelings. This may enable you to understand yourself better by building awareness of the way you relate to yourself and others in the world. In this way, the possibility for change and choice can become more apparent. I will work with you at your pace and encourage you to bring to sessions what you feel you need to explore.
Whatever your reason for seeking counselling, my aim is to walk alongside you on your journey.
Hi. My name is Anna and I am a Humanistic counsellor. This means I work in a way that aims to see your world through your eyes and create a safe, non-judgemental space in which you can explore your thoughts and feelings. This may enable you to understand yourself better by building awareness of the way you relate to yourself and others in the world. In this way, the possibility for change and choice can become more apparent. I will work with you at your pace and encourage you to bring to sessions what you feel you need to explore.
Whatever your reason for seeking counselling, my aim is to walk alongside you on your journey.
Hello and welcome. Perhaps you are anxious, sad or overwhelmed. Maybe you want to make sense of confusing or painful experiences. Perhaps life is feeling really difficult right now and you're not sure how to move forward. I offer a space away from the pressures of everyday life where you can come to understand yourself better, find new perspectives and different ways of responding to life's inevitable challenges. Each counselling relationship is unique and I aim to work with whatever you bring in a way that feels supportive and empathic.
Hello and welcome. Perhaps you are anxious, sad or overwhelmed. Maybe you want to make sense of confusing or painful experiences. Perhaps life is feeling really difficult right now and you're not sure how to move forward. I offer a space away from the pressures of everyday life where you can come to understand yourself better, find new perspectives and different ways of responding to life's inevitable challenges. Each counselling relationship is unique and I aim to work with whatever you bring in a way that feels supportive and empathic.
At different stages in our lives, we encounter difficulties that prevent us from fully enjoying life. It can be anything from anxiety and depression, to the loss of a person (through death or relationship breakdown), to deeply rooted emotional issues (such as low self-esteem or inability to form relationships). Other times, we are unable to fully explain what is troubling us - we just know that something is. Asking for help can be difficult - finding the right kind of help and support can be more challenging. With each person and difficulty being unique, I tailor my approach to suit each client's needs and communication style.
At different stages in our lives, we encounter difficulties that prevent us from fully enjoying life. It can be anything from anxiety and depression, to the loss of a person (through death or relationship breakdown), to deeply rooted emotional issues (such as low self-esteem or inability to form relationships). Other times, we are unable to fully explain what is troubling us - we just know that something is. Asking for help can be difficult - finding the right kind of help and support can be more challenging. With each person and difficulty being unique, I tailor my approach to suit each client's needs and communication style.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental approach. You may want to talk about anything from family or relationship issues, anxiety, anger, depression, loss or whatever is important to you. All of us experience emotional difficulties at some point in our lives. We can find it hard to cope. Therapy provides a safe and confidential space where you can talk about what is happening in your life, explore thoughts and feelings, find ways to cope and help begin to think about a way forward. Therapy can offer general support or can focus on more specific issues.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental approach. You may want to talk about anything from family or relationship issues, anxiety, anger, depression, loss or whatever is important to you. All of us experience emotional difficulties at some point in our lives. We can find it hard to cope. Therapy provides a safe and confidential space where you can talk about what is happening in your life, explore thoughts and feelings, find ways to cope and help begin to think about a way forward. Therapy can offer general support or can focus on more specific issues.
Are you arguing with your partner all the time? Or perhaps there aren't arguments, but an atmosphere that makes every day life difficult to get through when you're around each other. You might have found out your partner is having an affair. Or maybe things are just a bit tough and you need some support. Being able to communicate with your partner is so important to having a good relationship, being heard and feeling listened to is key to this. Relationship therapy can really help you to feel understood and understand your partner, and can help build a more positive future for you.
Are you arguing with your partner all the time? Or perhaps there aren't arguments, but an atmosphere that makes every day life difficult to get through when you're around each other. You might have found out your partner is having an affair. Or maybe things are just a bit tough and you need some support. Being able to communicate with your partner is so important to having a good relationship, being heard and feeling listened to is key to this. Relationship therapy can really help you to feel understood and understand your partner, and can help build a more positive future for you.
No matter what brings you to therapy, your experience matters. You may notice patterns repeating, intense emotions that don’t let up, or physical sensations that leave you on edge without a clear reason. Our brains and bodies often react long before we understand why, and therapy can help you make sense of these responses rather than feeling ruled by them.
No matter what brings you to therapy, your experience matters. You may notice patterns repeating, intense emotions that don’t let up, or physical sensations that leave you on edge without a clear reason. Our brains and bodies often react long before we understand why, and therapy can help you make sense of these responses rather than feeling ruled by them.
Hello, I'm Iain - I work on line & in person in Brighton, Hove & Worthing. I work with clients 18+ including young adults & mature clients, both as individuals & as couples.
My fees are from £50 online & £55 in person for individuals & £70 online & £75 in person for couples.
I am an integrative humanistic counsellor with the ability to pull on other modalities to support the journey of my clients whom I work with in a relaxed, non-judgemental & confidential environment, very much working together as a team. I have a strong belief in the long-term benefits of therapy having experienced my own positive, personal journey.
Hello, I'm Iain - I work on line & in person in Brighton, Hove & Worthing. I work with clients 18+ including young adults & mature clients, both as individuals & as couples.
My fees are from £50 online & £55 in person for individuals & £70 online & £75 in person for couples.
I am an integrative humanistic counsellor with the ability to pull on other modalities to support the journey of my clients whom I work with in a relaxed, non-judgemental & confidential environment, very much working together as a team. I have a strong belief in the long-term benefits of therapy having experienced my own positive, personal journey.
Hello - I am a qualified counsellor offering calm, thoughtful support to adults and young people who feel emotionally stretched or worn down. You may be used to coping and carrying responsibility, yet privately feeling anxious, low, irritable or disconnected. Perhaps anger surfaces more quickly than you would like, or familiar relationship patterns leave you frustrated or hurt. You are not seeking surface-level reassurance — you want to understand what is happening beneath the surface and feel steadier in yourself.
Hello - I am a qualified counsellor offering calm, thoughtful support to adults and young people who feel emotionally stretched or worn down. You may be used to coping and carrying responsibility, yet privately feeling anxious, low, irritable or disconnected. Perhaps anger surfaces more quickly than you would like, or familiar relationship patterns leave you frustrated or hurt. You are not seeking surface-level reassurance — you want to understand what is happening beneath the surface and feel steadier in yourself.
Do you have issues and challenges that make you feel ‘stuck’?
Life can sometimes feel confusing, isolating, or simply too much to handle alone. You might be facing challenges that leave you feeling exhausted, confused, lost or disconnected from yourself and others.
I can help you work through life’s challenges. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore what's going on for you, at your own pace through the therapy process. Together, we can work towards understanding patterns, easing emotional struggles and finding a way forward that is more manageable and authentic for you.
Do you have issues and challenges that make you feel ‘stuck’?
Life can sometimes feel confusing, isolating, or simply too much to handle alone. You might be facing challenges that leave you feeling exhausted, confused, lost or disconnected from yourself and others.
I can help you work through life’s challenges. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore what's going on for you, at your own pace through the therapy process. Together, we can work towards understanding patterns, easing emotional struggles and finding a way forward that is more manageable and authentic for you.
Nearby Parenting Counsellors Searches for Portslade
- Brighton
- Burgess Hill
- Falmer
- Hassocks
- Henfield
- Hove
- Hurstpierpoint
- Lancing
- Saltdean
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Steyning
- Worthing
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.