Parenting Counselling in Shepperton
Rob Millist Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Shepperton TW17
Waitlist for new clients
Life feels harder than it should right now. You might be masking, overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out - maybe navigating trauma, ADHD, autism, or identity. You’re looking for someone who truly gets you and how everything connects. You want clarity, relief, and a safe space to work things through at your own pace. I offer affirming support to help you feel more grounded, understood, and in control of your life again.
Life feels harder than it should right now. You might be masking, overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out - maybe navigating trauma, ADHD, autism, or identity. You’re looking for someone who truly gets you and how everything connects. You want clarity, relief, and a safe space to work things through at your own pace. I offer affirming support to help you feel more grounded, understood, and in control of your life again.
I am a Psychologist trained in CBT, EMDR, CPT, DBT, working with children, youth, and women. As a Muslim woman, I believe an empathetic and non-judgemental attitude is the key where a client exploring his/her inner world to make a positive change. I am flexible in my approach working with my clients with a positive attitude. Small goals can lead to bigger goals. I help my clients set up the right goals for themselves. change can begin from inside as well as outside. I work with my clients to make them aware of their potential and strengths
I am a Psychologist trained in CBT, EMDR, CPT, DBT, working with children, youth, and women. As a Muslim woman, I believe an empathetic and non-judgemental attitude is the key where a client exploring his/her inner world to make a positive change. I am flexible in my approach working with my clients with a positive attitude. Small goals can lead to bigger goals. I help my clients set up the right goals for themselves. change can begin from inside as well as outside. I work with my clients to make them aware of their potential and strengths
Is your child struggling with school? Are they experiencing friendship issues? Perhaps they are Autistic or have ADHD and you feel they need support. Or perhaps you are struggling to understand how best to support your child. I can help.
Is your child struggling with school? Are they experiencing friendship issues? Perhaps they are Autistic or have ADHD and you feel they need support. Or perhaps you are struggling to understand how best to support your child. I can help.
Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed, anxious or uncertain? Do you feel unable to cope or have low self esteem? You may be facing new challenges and difficulties or perhaps you are stuck and don't know where to turn or what to do. Troubling times can leave us feeling hopeless, sad, and wondering what the point of it is. Therapy is a place for you to work through these things and find ways to feel better in yourself and hopeful for the future.
Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed, anxious or uncertain? Do you feel unable to cope or have low self esteem? You may be facing new challenges and difficulties or perhaps you are stuck and don't know where to turn or what to do. Troubling times can leave us feeling hopeless, sad, and wondering what the point of it is. Therapy is a place for you to work through these things and find ways to feel better in yourself and hopeful for the future.
Counselling can be an opportunity to focus on yourself and bring change to your current situation. Therapy is a leap of faith that can result in growth and self-awareness. Times can be difficult, and navigating yourself through this can be the biggest challenge of all, but together, we can bring "You" into focus to work on what may be causing difficulties in your life. I work in a way that allows us to explore the initial issues and find further understanding of what is causing these under the surface.
Counselling can be an opportunity to focus on yourself and bring change to your current situation. Therapy is a leap of faith that can result in growth and self-awareness. Times can be difficult, and navigating yourself through this can be the biggest challenge of all, but together, we can bring "You" into focus to work on what may be causing difficulties in your life. I work in a way that allows us to explore the initial issues and find further understanding of what is causing these under the surface.
Is it time to talk? Do you need a confidential non-judgmental space to speak and be heard while navigating your life's journey? Are you experiencing difficulties in your life such as a divorce, separation, or bereavement? Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you struggling to understand your feelings or emotions or feel that something is not quite right yet you are unable to make sense of your feelings? You might wish to deal with difficult experiences, relationship issues, face fears, deal with anxiety-related issues, or build self esteem and coping strategies.
Is it time to talk? Do you need a confidential non-judgmental space to speak and be heard while navigating your life's journey? Are you experiencing difficulties in your life such as a divorce, separation, or bereavement? Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you struggling to understand your feelings or emotions or feel that something is not quite right yet you are unable to make sense of your feelings? You might wish to deal with difficult experiences, relationship issues, face fears, deal with anxiety-related issues, or build self esteem and coping strategies.
Today, more and more people are faced with overwhelming stress, in their relationships, at work and in their personal circumstances. However more and more people are becoming aware and motivated to take steps towards a more fulfilled and happy life. If you feel worried or depressed in your present situation and/or stuck and unhappy in your relationship, talking to a therapist may be the best choice you make. Therapy offers a safe and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, get support, understanding and professional guidance towards a resolution and peace of mind.
Today, more and more people are faced with overwhelming stress, in their relationships, at work and in their personal circumstances. However more and more people are becoming aware and motivated to take steps towards a more fulfilled and happy life. If you feel worried or depressed in your present situation and/or stuck and unhappy in your relationship, talking to a therapist may be the best choice you make. Therapy offers a safe and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, get support, understanding and professional guidance towards a resolution and peace of mind.
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Maybe you feel disconnected, irritable, guilty, and not the parent/ partner/ person that you want to be.
Research has shown CBT and EMDR to be highly effective therapies for working with these and other difficulties. Whatever is going on for you and however hard it may feel to speak about it, please know that you are welcome here. Feel free to have a look at my website for more about me and my approach.
Maybe you feel disconnected, irritable, guilty, and not the parent/ partner/ person that you want to be.
Research has shown CBT and EMDR to be highly effective therapies for working with these and other difficulties. Whatever is going on for you and however hard it may feel to speak about it, please know that you are welcome here. Feel free to have a look at my website for more about me and my approach.
It can be difficult to talk about what is worrying you, and you might not even be able to explain all of your feelings. I provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental and empathetic space for you to explore thoughts, feelings and emotions that make you unique. I believe that you will have your own solutions, so I do not offer advice but will work with you for you to gain an insight into yourself, increasing self-awareness, developing greater inner strength and furthering personal growth and development. This, in turn, supports with anxiety, depression and other issues.
It can be difficult to talk about what is worrying you, and you might not even be able to explain all of your feelings. I provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental and empathetic space for you to explore thoughts, feelings and emotions that make you unique. I believe that you will have your own solutions, so I do not offer advice but will work with you for you to gain an insight into yourself, increasing self-awareness, developing greater inner strength and furthering personal growth and development. This, in turn, supports with anxiety, depression and other issues.
My approach to therapy is existential-phenomenological, but my training is integrative and I draw on psychodynamic and person-centred models of therapy as well as CBT whenever I feel they may be helpful to my clients. I gained my MA in Psychotherapy at Regent’s University’s School of Psychotherapy & Counselling Psychology in London where I wrote a dissertation on the experience of regret as a catalyst for change. I have and Advanced Diploma in Existential Psychotherapy and existential philosophy tends to influence the way I look at the world. I am bilingual and practice in English and Italian.
My approach to therapy is existential-phenomenological, but my training is integrative and I draw on psychodynamic and person-centred models of therapy as well as CBT whenever I feel they may be helpful to my clients. I gained my MA in Psychotherapy at Regent’s University’s School of Psychotherapy & Counselling Psychology in London where I wrote a dissertation on the experience of regret as a catalyst for change. I have and Advanced Diploma in Existential Psychotherapy and existential philosophy tends to influence the way I look at the world. I am bilingual and practice in English and Italian.
I work with people with deep-set anxiety, couples with communication clashes and adults and parents of children with ADHD/ASD.
Empowering adults, couples and people with ADHD improve communication and connection by providing specialist guidance and practical tools that turn obstacles into strengths.
I have helped many people manage anxiety with practical tools;
I empower couples to work through communication clashes, provide space for exploration and easy-to-follow tools to support mental health, resilience, and enhanced intimacy;
I also support adults and families navigating neurodiverse challenges (ADD, ASD, PDA, Dyslexia) Together, we will create long-lasting change, shame-busting and learning to harness the positives of conditions and THRIVE.
I work with people with deep-set anxiety, couples with communication clashes and adults and parents of children with ADHD/ASD.
Empowering adults, couples and people with ADHD improve communication and connection by providing specialist guidance and practical tools that turn obstacles into strengths.
I have helped many people manage anxiety with practical tools;
I empower couples to work through communication clashes, provide space for exploration and easy-to-follow tools to support mental health, resilience, and enhanced intimacy;
I also support adults and families navigating neurodiverse challenges (ADD, ASD, PDA, Dyslexia) Together, we will create long-lasting change, shame-busting and learning to harness the positives of conditions and THRIVE.
I offer consultation and psychological therapy for children and young people (up to 25 years) and parents.
I can help with difficulties like - anxiety or stress - behavioural challenges - managing symptoms (e.g. fatigue, pain, breathlessness) and treatments related to physical health - medical trauma - health anxiety - parenting a child with a long-term health condition or chronic illness - supporting transitions - school-related difficulties.
I offer consultation and psychological therapy for children and young people (up to 25 years) and parents.
I can help with difficulties like - anxiety or stress - behavioural challenges - managing symptoms (e.g. fatigue, pain, breathlessness) and treatments related to physical health - medical trauma - health anxiety - parenting a child with a long-term health condition or chronic illness - supporting transitions - school-related difficulties.
I find that working closely with parents is essential for recovery, so I will aim to include you too.
I offer expert care for children, teens, and families navigating Anxiety, OCD, Self-Harm, Depression & Eating Disorders.
When your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, obsessive thoughts, or eating issues it can be painful and confusing to know how best to help. You want to find someone who gets it, someone with deep expertise, a calm and grounded presence, and a track record of helping kids and teens move forward.
For the past 15 years, I’ve specialised in working with children, adolescents, and families facing a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges.
I find that working closely with parents is essential for recovery, so I will aim to include you too.
I offer expert care for children, teens, and families navigating Anxiety, OCD, Self-Harm, Depression & Eating Disorders.
When your child is struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harm, obsessive thoughts, or eating issues it can be painful and confusing to know how best to help. You want to find someone who gets it, someone with deep expertise, a calm and grounded presence, and a track record of helping kids and teens move forward.
For the past 15 years, I’ve specialised in working with children, adolescents, and families facing a wide range of emotional and behavioural challenges.
Is your relationship struggling? Are you feeling unsettled by a change in your life? Are you stressed? With over 20 years of experience as a Systemic and Family Therapist, I specialise in working with couples and families and offer individual therapy. Life is full of changes, both planned and unexpected. Whether you're transitioning into a new life stage, facing a significant life event like migrating, or dealing with an unforeseen situation, these changes can often lead to anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
Is your relationship struggling? Are you feeling unsettled by a change in your life? Are you stressed? With over 20 years of experience as a Systemic and Family Therapist, I specialise in working with couples and families and offer individual therapy. Life is full of changes, both planned and unexpected. Whether you're transitioning into a new life stage, facing a significant life event like migrating, or dealing with an unforeseen situation, these changes can often lead to anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
I have particular understanding of anxiety, parenting and ADHD, but whatever brings you here, we can begin with what feels difficult now.
You might be holding things together on the surface while underneath things feel much harder. Perhaps you are anxious, low, overwhelmed, numb, angry, disconnected, or unable to switch off. You might be overthinking everything, struggling in relationships, feeling not good enough, or finding yourself caught in patterns you do not fully understand. It can be exhausting when so much of your energy goes into getting through the day, managing other people’s expectations, second-guessing yourself, or keeping difficult feelings out of sight. This can be a very lonely place.
I have particular understanding of anxiety, parenting and ADHD, but whatever brings you here, we can begin with what feels difficult now.
You might be holding things together on the surface while underneath things feel much harder. Perhaps you are anxious, low, overwhelmed, numb, angry, disconnected, or unable to switch off. You might be overthinking everything, struggling in relationships, feeling not good enough, or finding yourself caught in patterns you do not fully understand. It can be exhausting when so much of your energy goes into getting through the day, managing other people’s expectations, second-guessing yourself, or keeping difficult feelings out of sight. This can be a very lonely place.
Much of my couple work focuses on disagreements and tensions around parenting styles.
Whether it be working with you as an individual,couple, parent or your wider family the focus of Family Therapy is to improve communication and build on your strengths to help you feel less "stuck". This comes through a shared understanding and respectful discussions which lead to improved and more meaningful relationships .
Much of my couple work focuses on disagreements and tensions around parenting styles.
Whether it be working with you as an individual,couple, parent or your wider family the focus of Family Therapy is to improve communication and build on your strengths to help you feel less "stuck". This comes through a shared understanding and respectful discussions which lead to improved and more meaningful relationships .
I'm a warm, intuitive and integrative therapist with 10 years of experience supporting adults and young adults through family issues, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate and tailored to your needs.
Therapy with me is a bespoke collaboration of therapeutic conversation and non-judgemental exploration of your pain, pleasure and everything in between in a welcoming, confidential and all-embracing space.
I'm a warm, intuitive and integrative therapist with 10 years of experience supporting adults and young adults through family issues, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate and tailored to your needs.
Therapy with me is a bespoke collaboration of therapeutic conversation and non-judgemental exploration of your pain, pleasure and everything in between in a welcoming, confidential and all-embracing space.
Is there conflict around your sex-life, fertility issues, parenting etc?
When relationships experience difficulty, couples can feel unsure what to do. You can feel alone, sad, angry, and overwhelmed. I work to help couples to understand, and to move through the painful issues and road-blocks - toward happier, supportive and fulfilling relating. The relationship and the individuals can move forward strengthened by the experience.
Is there conflict around your sex-life, fertility issues, parenting etc?
When relationships experience difficulty, couples can feel unsure what to do. You can feel alone, sad, angry, and overwhelmed. I work to help couples to understand, and to move through the painful issues and road-blocks - toward happier, supportive and fulfilling relating. The relationship and the individuals can move forward strengthened by the experience.
I have helped people work through a whole range of issues from anxiety and depression, trauma, abuse, gender, sexuality, parenting, loss and family relationships.
I have been a counsellor for Heads Together with young clients (14-25) for a number of years and I also counsel in a Primary School with younger children. i am particularly interested in working with young people, family relationships ( parenting) and gender identity issues.
I have helped people work through a whole range of issues from anxiety and depression, trauma, abuse, gender, sexuality, parenting, loss and family relationships.
I have been a counsellor for Heads Together with young clients (14-25) for a number of years and I also counsel in a Primary School with younger children. i am particularly interested in working with young people, family relationships ( parenting) and gender identity issues.
You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or parenting challenges, and looking for greater self-understanding, emotional balance, or a clearer sense of direction.
With over 10 years of experience in the public sector and NHS, I’ve helped people facing various mental health issues, such as neurodevelopmental difficulties (ASD, ADHD) and emotional and behavioural challenges (i.e depression, anxiety, attachment & developmental issues and PTSD). I focus on enhancing strengths, improving resilience and fostering recovery.
You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or parenting challenges, and looking for greater self-understanding, emotional balance, or a clearer sense of direction.
With over 10 years of experience in the public sector and NHS, I’ve helped people facing various mental health issues, such as neurodevelopmental difficulties (ASD, ADHD) and emotional and behavioural challenges (i.e depression, anxiety, attachment & developmental issues and PTSD). I focus on enhancing strengths, improving resilience and fostering recovery.
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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.