Parenting Counselling in Runcorn
You might be feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck—like you’ve lost your spark or can’t break unhelpful patterns. Are you overwhelmed with stress? Maybe you want to feel more in control, less burdened by worry or more like yourself again. My clients often come to me wanting clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward. They’re looking for a therapy that works, with a therapist who understands and doesn’t just listen, but guides. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place. Together, we can uncover what’s holding you back and start building practical tools to move forward. Therapy with CBT Runcorn is a fresh start
You might be feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck—like you’ve lost your spark or can’t break unhelpful patterns. Are you overwhelmed with stress? Maybe you want to feel more in control, less burdened by worry or more like yourself again. My clients often come to me wanting clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward. They’re looking for a therapy that works, with a therapist who understands and doesn’t just listen, but guides. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place. Together, we can uncover what’s holding you back and start building practical tools to move forward. Therapy with CBT Runcorn is a fresh start
Do you feel like you're constantly having to adapt and please others, to feel ‘good enough’? Do you feel that if you were to show your honest and real self, you won’t be accepted or loved. This can be a lonely and desperate place to be, that will leave you feeling empty and exhausted all at once.
Accepting who you are is an important inner journey that we will take together in our counselling sessions. I will support you in exploring many aspects of both you and your life so far, including your experiences, your family of origin, your personality type, your desires, your expectations, your passions and your fears.
Do you feel like you're constantly having to adapt and please others, to feel ‘good enough’? Do you feel that if you were to show your honest and real self, you won’t be accepted or loved. This can be a lonely and desperate place to be, that will leave you feeling empty and exhausted all at once.
Accepting who you are is an important inner journey that we will take together in our counselling sessions. I will support you in exploring many aspects of both you and your life so far, including your experiences, your family of origin, your personality type, your desires, your expectations, your passions and your fears.
I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or struggling to make sense of their experiences. Clients often come to therapy wanting to understand their thoughts and feelings, process difficult or painful events, and find more stability or self-confidence. My approach is integrative and client-led, meaning therapy is shaped around your needs and goals, not a fixed model. We work collaboratively, at your pace, in a safe and supportive space.
I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or struggling to make sense of their experiences. Clients often come to therapy wanting to understand their thoughts and feelings, process difficult or painful events, and find more stability or self-confidence. My approach is integrative and client-led, meaning therapy is shaped around your needs and goals, not a fixed model. We work collaboratively, at your pace, in a safe and supportive space.
I offer a warm, professional and personalised therapeutic service designed to meet you exactly where you are. I run a successful practice supported by a carefully selected team of eight integrative therapists, each of whom shares a genuine passion for therapy and mental health care. Together, we are committed to providing thoughtful, ethical and effective support.
We understand that no two people are the same. That’s why we take time to truly listen and tailor therapy to your individual needs and goals.
Our approach is integrative, compassionate, and grounded in trust, helping you feel understood, empowered and supported.
I offer a warm, professional and personalised therapeutic service designed to meet you exactly where you are. I run a successful practice supported by a carefully selected team of eight integrative therapists, each of whom shares a genuine passion for therapy and mental health care. Together, we are committed to providing thoughtful, ethical and effective support.
We understand that no two people are the same. That’s why we take time to truly listen and tailor therapy to your individual needs and goals.
Our approach is integrative, compassionate, and grounded in trust, helping you feel understood, empowered and supported.
If your searching for a Counsellor then I understand you have reached a point in your life when you are ready to look at issues that are having an impact on you. Maybe causing you day to day difficulties and stopping you being able to live your life the way you want to. It can be a frightening process when you decide to reach out for help to look at issues that are causing emotional distress. Counselling is an approach to help you gain an understanding of the issues affecting you and work towards making positive changes in your life. You have taken the first step in seeking help simply by searching for a counsellor.
If your searching for a Counsellor then I understand you have reached a point in your life when you are ready to look at issues that are having an impact on you. Maybe causing you day to day difficulties and stopping you being able to live your life the way you want to. It can be a frightening process when you decide to reach out for help to look at issues that are causing emotional distress. Counselling is an approach to help you gain an understanding of the issues affecting you and work towards making positive changes in your life. You have taken the first step in seeking help simply by searching for a counsellor.
Reaching out for counselling takes courage, and I want you to know you don’t have to face things alone. I am here for you. As an integrative counsellor, I offer a warm, empathic, and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and understood. I believe everyone is unique, so I tailor my approach to suit your individual needs, experiences, and pace. Together, we can explore what’s troubling you, make sense of your thoughts and feelings, and work towards greater clarity, self-compassion, and resilience. I genuinely care about the people I work with and would be honoured to support you on your journey.
Reaching out for counselling takes courage, and I want you to know you don’t have to face things alone. I am here for you. As an integrative counsellor, I offer a warm, empathic, and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and understood. I believe everyone is unique, so I tailor my approach to suit your individual needs, experiences, and pace. Together, we can explore what’s troubling you, make sense of your thoughts and feelings, and work towards greater clarity, self-compassion, and resilience. I genuinely care about the people I work with and would be honoured to support you on your journey.
Carers managing the overwhelm of a loved one's mental health, parents navigating neurodiversity and the SEN system, and those managing chronic illness, including FND.
A very warm welcome; I'm Katie, and I'm pleased you stopped by. You've possibly landed here feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or even a little lost with life right now. You're in the right place; I'm here to remind you that you are enough, you are worthy and you don't have to carry this heavy load alone. I'm here to offer you an accepting and supportive space, where you are the priority, with no expectations. I support people with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues & suicidal thoughts. With my own lived experiences, my speciality and passion lie with those who are often the strength holding their loved ones up.
Carers managing the overwhelm of a loved one's mental health, parents navigating neurodiversity and the SEN system, and those managing chronic illness, including FND.
A very warm welcome; I'm Katie, and I'm pleased you stopped by. You've possibly landed here feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or even a little lost with life right now. You're in the right place; I'm here to remind you that you are enough, you are worthy and you don't have to carry this heavy load alone. I'm here to offer you an accepting and supportive space, where you are the priority, with no expectations. I support people with issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues & suicidal thoughts. With my own lived experiences, my speciality and passion lie with those who are often the strength holding their loved ones up.
I work with expectant and new parents too, working through anxiety and guilt and rebuilding identities.
I am here to help you in a way that is collaborative and gives you control. I am a CBT and EMDR Therapist with special interests in OCD and perinatal mental health, helping people all over the country who have had unsuccessful therapy before. I also work with self-esteem and many other difficulties. Think about what you are finding tough right now, because we will make this our priority; we can explore any thoughts and emotions contributing to your difficulties and focus on reaching the goals you have. We will work with openness and honesty, gaining insight and making lasting positive changes to your emotional wellbeing together.
I work with expectant and new parents too, working through anxiety and guilt and rebuilding identities.
I am here to help you in a way that is collaborative and gives you control. I am a CBT and EMDR Therapist with special interests in OCD and perinatal mental health, helping people all over the country who have had unsuccessful therapy before. I also work with self-esteem and many other difficulties. Think about what you are finding tough right now, because we will make this our priority; we can explore any thoughts and emotions contributing to your difficulties and focus on reaching the goals you have. We will work with openness and honesty, gaining insight and making lasting positive changes to your emotional wellbeing together.
Hi, I'm Dave and I'm a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor. What I aim to provide, is a safe environment for you to explore any area of your life. I offer a free telephone consultation and a free 20 minute initial consultation, this would be to explain what counselling is and the process, commitment and fees involved. Sessions are confidential and the aim being to build a therapeutic relationship that can lead to change. Over the years I have come to recognize connection is so important in our lives, often anxiety, depression, addiction and emotional issues can lead us to disconnect from those around us.
Hi, I'm Dave and I'm a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor. What I aim to provide, is a safe environment for you to explore any area of your life. I offer a free telephone consultation and a free 20 minute initial consultation, this would be to explain what counselling is and the process, commitment and fees involved. Sessions are confidential and the aim being to build a therapeutic relationship that can lead to change. Over the years I have come to recognize connection is so important in our lives, often anxiety, depression, addiction and emotional issues can lead us to disconnect from those around us.
You've recognised the patterns, how narcissistic abuse shaped your sense of self, how your relationship repeats the same painful cycles, how you've adapted in ways that no longer serve you. You're not looking for crisis management or surface-level coping strategies. You want to understand the deeper mechanisms at play and do the work to change them. You're ready for a therapist who takes you seriously & works at the level of depth you're seeking.
You've recognised the patterns, how narcissistic abuse shaped your sense of self, how your relationship repeats the same painful cycles, how you've adapted in ways that no longer serve you. You're not looking for crisis management or surface-level coping strategies. You want to understand the deeper mechanisms at play and do the work to change them. You're ready for a therapist who takes you seriously & works at the level of depth you're seeking.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. We feel exhausted, stressed, unable to switch off, unsure of our direction, our identity, or there’s something just not quite right. We seem to find time for others, but there’s no time for ourselves or we’re unsure where to turn. Does this sound familiar? This is where I can help. Hi, I'm Gill and I am a Counsellor in the Frodsham area. I can offer you acceptance and a safe, supportive confidential space; where together at a pace guided by you, we can start to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and emotions and get to the bottom of what's weighing you down. Helping you rediscover you.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. We feel exhausted, stressed, unable to switch off, unsure of our direction, our identity, or there’s something just not quite right. We seem to find time for others, but there’s no time for ourselves or we’re unsure where to turn. Does this sound familiar? This is where I can help. Hi, I'm Gill and I am a Counsellor in the Frodsham area. I can offer you acceptance and a safe, supportive confidential space; where together at a pace guided by you, we can start to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and emotions and get to the bottom of what's weighing you down. Helping you rediscover you.
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I also specialize in parenting problems.
Couples therapy is usually for ninety minute appointments. There are often two aspects to the therapy: Coaching in the form of skills/tools you can utilize (relationships are complicated, and we get no training in how to be successful in them), and secondly, healing work on any developmental wounds or traumas which may be impacting your current situation.
I also specialize in parenting problems.
Couples therapy is usually for ninety minute appointments. There are often two aspects to the therapy: Coaching in the form of skills/tools you can utilize (relationships are complicated, and we get no training in how to be successful in them), and secondly, healing work on any developmental wounds or traumas which may be impacting your current situation.
Hi my name is Wendy and I understand it can be difficult to approach someone for support especially if you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions . We all face challenges in life, some of which we can easily manage while others we find ourselves struggling with and needing greater support. No matter what difficulties you are having or how large or small it feels, I can offer you the time and place for you to explore your feelings and emotions, to find acceptance and understanding in a trusted relationship. At a pace to suit you we can work together in making the changes in your life that can help you feel more in control and at ease
Hi my name is Wendy and I understand it can be difficult to approach someone for support especially if you are feeling overwhelmed with emotions . We all face challenges in life, some of which we can easily manage while others we find ourselves struggling with and needing greater support. No matter what difficulties you are having or how large or small it feels, I can offer you the time and place for you to explore your feelings and emotions, to find acceptance and understanding in a trusted relationship. At a pace to suit you we can work together in making the changes in your life that can help you feel more in control and at ease
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed or at a point in life where you know you need to make a change? Do you need a safe, warm and compassionate space to explore how you are really feeling with no judgement and an unbiased perspective? I work to support my clients to heal, grow and thrive.
Alongside my therapy clients I offer Clinical Supervision for counsellors and trainees & Non Managerial Supervision for anyone who feels the support may be useful for them personally and professionally.
Are you feeling lost, overwhelmed or at a point in life where you know you need to make a change? Do you need a safe, warm and compassionate space to explore how you are really feeling with no judgement and an unbiased perspective? I work to support my clients to heal, grow and thrive.
Alongside my therapy clients I offer Clinical Supervision for counsellors and trainees & Non Managerial Supervision for anyone who feels the support may be useful for them personally and professionally.
Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/ parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
I have expertise in using attachment focused approaches in all my work and through collaborative alliance, my clients report rapid recovery from linking past to present; becoming active authors of a new and possible future. I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/ parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
I have expertise in using attachment focused approaches in all my work and through collaborative alliance, my clients report rapid recovery from linking past to present; becoming active authors of a new and possible future. I am trained in Mentalisation Based Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Neuropsychology, Schema Focussed Therapy, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
I am described as a Specialist (integrative) Psychotherapist having with worked with children, families and adults/ parents/couples with complex/relational trauma for around 20 years. I able to carry out therapeutic assessments/analysis to help people understand their experiences, as well as provide psychotherapy for healing and supporting emotional/behavioural challenges and relational communication. I provide excellent insight to trauma education, relational issues and mental health. I use methods including art/CBT as well as the use of myself with some intuitive vigilance, excellent communication skills and warmth.
I am described as a Specialist (integrative) Psychotherapist having with worked with children, families and adults/ parents/couples with complex/relational trauma for around 20 years. I able to carry out therapeutic assessments/analysis to help people understand their experiences, as well as provide psychotherapy for healing and supporting emotional/behavioural challenges and relational communication. I provide excellent insight to trauma education, relational issues and mental health. I use methods including art/CBT as well as the use of myself with some intuitive vigilance, excellent communication skills and warmth.
I specialise in trauma-informed psychotherapy and mentoring for parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people, with a focus on supporting parents of autistic girls.
With 15 years as a BACP-accredited integrative psychotherapist and trauma specialist, plus 25 years in the autism field, I provide compassionate, individualized support. EMDR is a powerful tool for addressing trauma from challenges like school refusal and demand avoidance but is always offered based on what feels right for you.
I specialise in trauma-informed psychotherapy and mentoring for parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people, with a focus on supporting parents of autistic girls.
With 15 years as a BACP-accredited integrative psychotherapist and trauma specialist, plus 25 years in the autism field, I provide compassionate, individualized support. EMDR is a powerful tool for addressing trauma from challenges like school refusal and demand avoidance but is always offered based on what feels right for you.
Life has a way of presenting us with difficulties—whether it’s a tough beginning in childhood, an unexpected stressful event, a traumatic experience, or the ongoing demands of parenting.
As a clinical psychologist, I have specialised in trauma-focused and attachment-focused therapies. This means that I can help you explore how past relationships may be affecting you today and help you safely process painful experiences, reducing their impact while supporting you in creating healthier, more secure connections moving forward and resilience.
Life has a way of presenting us with difficulties—whether it’s a tough beginning in childhood, an unexpected stressful event, a traumatic experience, or the ongoing demands of parenting.
As a clinical psychologist, I have specialised in trauma-focused and attachment-focused therapies. This means that I can help you explore how past relationships may be affecting you today and help you safely process painful experiences, reducing their impact while supporting you in creating healthier, more secure connections moving forward and resilience.
I can help parents who are struggling to support their children due to developmental, health and attachment challenges.
Hello,
I am Rachel, a Chartered Psychologist with the BPS.
I am an experienced attachment and assessment specialist dedicated to fostering positive growth in families and professionals for over ten years. Utilising a blend of creative arts, coaching, and psychotherapy, I offer tailored support that empowers individuals to thrive. My compassionate approach ensures that every client feels understood and valued on their journey towards healing and connection. I use the transformative power of the therapeutic alliance to help you take the first step towards a brighter future.
I can help parents who are struggling to support their children due to developmental, health and attachment challenges.
Hello,
I am Rachel, a Chartered Psychologist with the BPS.
I am an experienced attachment and assessment specialist dedicated to fostering positive growth in families and professionals for over ten years. Utilising a blend of creative arts, coaching, and psychotherapy, I offer tailored support that empowers individuals to thrive. My compassionate approach ensures that every client feels understood and valued on their journey towards healing and connection. I use the transformative power of the therapeutic alliance to help you take the first step towards a brighter future.
People access therapy for many different reasons, but generally we are most likely to reach out for help when our usual coping strategies are no longer effective. At these times it is not always helpful or possible to turn to family or friends, and their well-meaning support may not always help. I will provide a calm and confidential space where you will be able to safely share what is troubling you.
People access therapy for many different reasons, but generally we are most likely to reach out for help when our usual coping strategies are no longer effective. At these times it is not always helpful or possible to turn to family or friends, and their well-meaning support may not always help. I will provide a calm and confidential space where you will be able to safely share what is troubling you.
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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.