Family Therapy Counselling in Southampton

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Carole Claire Clifford
Counsellor, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
Southampton SO16
I welcome working with anyone who is troubled by specific issues, family, work, loss, addiction relationship & sexual issues. There are times in most of our lives when we need some help to make sense of happening to us, to find directions to deal with a specific issues. Often stress, anxiety, loss of confidence, loss of any kind. Talking our issues through with an experienced therapist, confidentially, can help us to resolve the issues, deal with emotions/situations and help us see more clearly, understand feelings & find solutions
I welcome working with anyone who is troubled by specific issues, family, work, loss, addiction relationship & sexual issues. There are times in most of our lives when we need some help to make sense of happening to us, to find directions to deal with a specific issues. Often stress, anxiety, loss of confidence, loss of any kind. Talking our issues through with an experienced therapist, confidentially, can help us to resolve the issues, deal with emotions/situations and help us see more clearly, understand feelings & find solutions
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Addiction Counselling - Nicky Adams
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
For eight years I was a University of Bath lecturer teaching addiction counselling, group psychotherapy and systemic family therapy, and continue to train practitioners.
You may wholeheartedly wish to cut down or stop drinking and/or using substances but find it harder to do than you imagined. Problematic drug and alcohol use causes unhappiness – to you and the people around you. I offer online therapy for alcohol/drug problems, including treatment aftercare, recovery mentoring and relapse prevention guidance. Addiction counselling helps you understand addiction, strengthens your commitment to cutting down or achieving abstinence, and addresses the risky thinking and behaviour that can sabotage recovery. I've also helped partners and family members affected by addiction for more than 20 years.
For eight years I was a University of Bath lecturer teaching addiction counselling, group psychotherapy and systemic family therapy, and continue to train practitioners.
You may wholeheartedly wish to cut down or stop drinking and/or using substances but find it harder to do than you imagined. Problematic drug and alcohol use causes unhappiness – to you and the people around you. I offer online therapy for alcohol/drug problems, including treatment aftercare, recovery mentoring and relapse prevention guidance. Addiction counselling helps you understand addiction, strengthens your commitment to cutting down or achieving abstinence, and addresses the risky thinking and behaviour that can sabotage recovery. I've also helped partners and family members affected by addiction for more than 20 years.
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Belinda Thomas
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Southampton SO15
We all have times in our lives when life feels like it is spiraling, we struggle to function or face emotional challenges and life issues that can feel overwhelming. This could be from past experiences, relationships or present issues and sometimes you may want to get clarity and understanding to move forward. I can help with difficult family relationships, historical abuse, and much more. Whatever the difficulty, if you are reading this and are feeling like you need support to figure things out, counselling can help by leading to changes, healing, self discovery and understanding. I offer a free 30 min consultation for any queries.
We all have times in our lives when life feels like it is spiraling, we struggle to function or face emotional challenges and life issues that can feel overwhelming. This could be from past experiences, relationships or present issues and sometimes you may want to get clarity and understanding to move forward. I can help with difficult family relationships, historical abuse, and much more. Whatever the difficulty, if you are reading this and are feeling like you need support to figure things out, counselling can help by leading to changes, healing, self discovery and understanding. I offer a free 30 min consultation for any queries.
023 9431 1663 View 023 9431 1663
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Elizabeth Rose
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Southampton SO15
I am a Gestalt Therapist. My Counselling Room is very spacious, safe & secure. It provides a confidential environment for you to express yourself freely & openly in any way you feel comfortable, about any issues you have to deal with, without fear of judgement or offending or upsetting those closest to you, family, friends or colleagues. A place where you're able to be honest with yourself, about how situations or events affect you personally, where you can explore those feelings, thoughts & emotions that can sometimes be hard to deal with. COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES:- F2F (With 2m Social Distancing), PHONE & ZOOM Availablity.
I am a Gestalt Therapist. My Counselling Room is very spacious, safe & secure. It provides a confidential environment for you to express yourself freely & openly in any way you feel comfortable, about any issues you have to deal with, without fear of judgement or offending or upsetting those closest to you, family, friends or colleagues. A place where you're able to be honest with yourself, about how situations or events affect you personally, where you can explore those feelings, thoughts & emotions that can sometimes be hard to deal with. COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES:- F2F (With 2m Social Distancing), PHONE & ZOOM Availablity.
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Justine White Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Southampton SO40
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low mood, or just not feeling yourself? Maybe you are struggling with relationships or family problems? Counselling can help you to explore these things in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
Are you experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, low mood, or just not feeling yourself? Maybe you are struggling with relationships or family problems? Counselling can help you to explore these things in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
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Dr Edwin Ashong-Boateng
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am also trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Behaviour Family Therapy (BFT).
I am a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. I work as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS. My approach involves working collaboratively with individuals, couples, families and teams to develop a shared understanding of the patterns they want to change or enhance. This often involves identifying existing strengths and supporting clients to increase their confidence in them. This can be helpful when difficult and often traumatic experiences have eroded people's confidence in their own adeptness. This includes significant experience of supporting clients with neurodiversity.
I am also trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Behaviour Family Therapy (BFT).
I am a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. I work as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS. My approach involves working collaboratively with individuals, couples, families and teams to develop a shared understanding of the patterns they want to change or enhance. This often involves identifying existing strengths and supporting clients to increase their confidence in them. This can be helpful when difficult and often traumatic experiences have eroded people's confidence in their own adeptness. This includes significant experience of supporting clients with neurodiversity.
01489 357224 View 01489 357224
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Jan Gay
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Southampton SO31
Waitlist for new clients
I can help with a wide range of issues including feeling anxious, depressed, finding it difficult to cope, relationship and family issues, bereavement, being worried or confused about your sexuality or gender, dealing with effects of sexual, mental or physical abuse, lack of confidence, low self esteem, panic attacks, managing anger or frustration, difficulties at school, work or college, OCD, the impact of trauma, coping with change, worries about drinking or drug use, self harm, resolving 'unfinished business’ and compulsive behaviours. I am a qualified supervisor, EMDR therapist and accredited by the BACP.
I can help with a wide range of issues including feeling anxious, depressed, finding it difficult to cope, relationship and family issues, bereavement, being worried or confused about your sexuality or gender, dealing with effects of sexual, mental or physical abuse, lack of confidence, low self esteem, panic attacks, managing anger or frustration, difficulties at school, work or college, OCD, the impact of trauma, coping with change, worries about drinking or drug use, self harm, resolving 'unfinished business’ and compulsive behaviours. I am a qualified supervisor, EMDR therapist and accredited by the BACP.
023 8214 6397 View 023 8214 6397
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Graham Shavick
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Southampton SO32
Do you need help with relationship issues? Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? Are you struggling with stress in in your work or career? I provide a warm, caring, safe space for you to explore whatever you need. I also offer couples and family counselling, and coaching. Depending on what you need, we can work short term on specific issues, longer term in-depth psychotherapy, or coaching where I can help you achieve success and fulfilment in your personal or professional life. I find supporting people, helping them develop and grow particularly engaging and meaningful.
Do you need help with relationship issues? Are you suffering from anxiety or depression? Are you struggling with stress in in your work or career? I provide a warm, caring, safe space for you to explore whatever you need. I also offer couples and family counselling, and coaching. Depending on what you need, we can work short term on specific issues, longer term in-depth psychotherapy, or coaching where I can help you achieve success and fulfilment in your personal or professional life. I find supporting people, helping them develop and grow particularly engaging and meaningful.
01489 660530 View 01489 660530
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Joanna Crook
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Southampton SO19
I provide a gentle service for the following: carers of family members; alcohol and substance use problems; self esteem and confidence issues; difficulties from past experiences and trauma.
My name is Jo, I'm a Humanistic Counsellor. At the heart of my therapy is a deep and trusting relationship which I aim to develop by gaining a thorough understanding of how it feels to be you – seeing life through your eyes. I am caring, sensitive and encouraging. Whenever, considering counselling it is important to follow your instincts when choosing a counsellor. You can book a 'talk to Jo' chat for you to see if it feels like we could work together. I offer in person counselling or online. I have a comfortable counselling room. I am based in Sholing in Southampton.
I provide a gentle service for the following: carers of family members; alcohol and substance use problems; self esteem and confidence issues; difficulties from past experiences and trauma.
My name is Jo, I'm a Humanistic Counsellor. At the heart of my therapy is a deep and trusting relationship which I aim to develop by gaining a thorough understanding of how it feels to be you – seeing life through your eyes. I am caring, sensitive and encouraging. Whenever, considering counselling it is important to follow your instincts when choosing a counsellor. You can book a 'talk to Jo' chat for you to see if it feels like we could work together. I offer in person counselling or online. I have a comfortable counselling room. I am based in Sholing in Southampton.
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Questa Psychological Services
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, AFBPSsS
Verified Verified
Southampton SO16
I'm Bandna and I'm the Clinical Director of Questa. We're a small, specialist practice offering gold standard psychological services for children, teenagers, adults and families across Hampshire and Surrey. Our clinicians and support team are here to help you through; whether you want an assessment/diagnosis for autism, ADHD, family support, psychological therapy or supportive psychological coaching (SPC) we can help - and if we can't we'll do our utmost to help you find someone who can. Call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to help you.
I'm Bandna and I'm the Clinical Director of Questa. We're a small, specialist practice offering gold standard psychological services for children, teenagers, adults and families across Hampshire and Surrey. Our clinicians and support team are here to help you through; whether you want an assessment/diagnosis for autism, ADHD, family support, psychological therapy or supportive psychological coaching (SPC) we can help - and if we can't we'll do our utmost to help you find someone who can. Call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to help you.
01252 412471 View 01252 412471
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Phoebe Clausen-Sternwald
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Southampton SO16
It’s an integration of Humanistic Counselling, Internal Family System, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness, with the approach of Compassionate Inquiry and Somatic Experiencing.
I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist and a Grief Educator with a background in Nursing. I provide short-term and long-term (open-ended) counselling to adults, age over 18. In-person counselling is conducted in Burley, New Forest and in Rownhams, Southampton. Remote sessions can take place via Zoom, WhatsApp, Team and phone call. You may feel apprehensive about choosing the right counsellor for the issues you wish to deal with. I offer a free 20 minute session to chat with me via WhatsApp or Zoom. This is an opportunity to find out if I would be a good fit for you. Please feel free to contact me for a no-obligation initial chat.
It’s an integration of Humanistic Counselling, Internal Family System, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness, with the approach of Compassionate Inquiry and Somatic Experiencing.
I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist and a Grief Educator with a background in Nursing. I provide short-term and long-term (open-ended) counselling to adults, age over 18. In-person counselling is conducted in Burley, New Forest and in Rownhams, Southampton. Remote sessions can take place via Zoom, WhatsApp, Team and phone call. You may feel apprehensive about choosing the right counsellor for the issues you wish to deal with. I offer a free 20 minute session to chat with me via WhatsApp or Zoom. This is an opportunity to find out if I would be a good fit for you. Please feel free to contact me for a no-obligation initial chat.
01480 277359 View 01480 277359
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Amber Johnston
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Southampton SO14
Hi there! I am Amber, the Director of Healthy Mind Psychology. We aim to be a different type of practice. Our focus includes work with those people trying to cope with all the stresses and strains of unprecedented times upon us. But many struggle with issues outside of the normal narrative of mental health, or physical health too. Our practice aims to explain the stress response (whether that be from overdue bills, a critical family system, a harsh workplace, current or previous traumas, or a host of other things!) and the science behind how the mind/body interact to create physical symptoms, emotional distress, or bad habits!
Hi there! I am Amber, the Director of Healthy Mind Psychology. We aim to be a different type of practice. Our focus includes work with those people trying to cope with all the stresses and strains of unprecedented times upon us. But many struggle with issues outside of the normal narrative of mental health, or physical health too. Our practice aims to explain the stress response (whether that be from overdue bills, a critical family system, a harsh workplace, current or previous traumas, or a host of other things!) and the science behind how the mind/body interact to create physical symptoms, emotional distress, or bad habits!
0118 207 2661 View 0118 207 2661
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Xenia Kaspar
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Southampton SO19
Hello, my name is Xenia and I am passionate about helping you be the best version of yourself. Making the first step towards therapy takes courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Life has it’s challenges and I have certainly had my own over the years. Sometimes we just need support from someone that isn’t family or a close friend; Someone who we can trust that they will hold space for us in order to process certain events, or, a confidential objective party that will listen, without judgement, so we can make sense of ourselves and the world around us.
Hello, my name is Xenia and I am passionate about helping you be the best version of yourself. Making the first step towards therapy takes courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Life has it’s challenges and I have certainly had my own over the years. Sometimes we just need support from someone that isn’t family or a close friend; Someone who we can trust that they will hold space for us in order to process certain events, or, a confidential objective party that will listen, without judgement, so we can make sense of ourselves and the world around us.
023 8001 2065 View 023 8001 2065
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Barbora Babey
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Is life feeling like a lot right now? Maybe stress, anxiety or depression are starting to take over. Are you struggling with relationships - with your partner, family or at work? Perhaps you’ve lost someone dear and the pain feels unbearable. Or you’re feeling stuck, lonely, frustrated or not yourself. Maybe sleep is hard to come by, or a long-term condition is making it difficult to live the life you want. Whatever’s been weighing on your mind, you don’t have to face it alone. If you’re seeking a change and want to feel happier and live a more meaningful life, I can help you navigate these and many other challenges in your life.
Is life feeling like a lot right now? Maybe stress, anxiety or depression are starting to take over. Are you struggling with relationships - with your partner, family or at work? Perhaps you’ve lost someone dear and the pain feels unbearable. Or you’re feeling stuck, lonely, frustrated or not yourself. Maybe sleep is hard to come by, or a long-term condition is making it difficult to live the life you want. Whatever’s been weighing on your mind, you don’t have to face it alone. If you’re seeking a change and want to feel happier and live a more meaningful life, I can help you navigate these and many other challenges in your life.
023 8272 0511 View 023 8272 0511
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Helen-Melissa Crew
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Southampton SO31
Are you feeling sad, anxious or stressed? Is life feeling overwhelming or too challenging? Perhaps you are needing help to overcome anxiety, panic attacks, depression, are suffering low self-confidence or are experiencing relationship or family difficulties? Whatever your reason for counselling, whether it's big or small... get in touch to see how I can help. I am a fully qualified BACP Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering a professional, confidential Counselling Service.
Are you feeling sad, anxious or stressed? Is life feeling overwhelming or too challenging? Perhaps you are needing help to overcome anxiety, panic attacks, depression, are suffering low self-confidence or are experiencing relationship or family difficulties? Whatever your reason for counselling, whether it's big or small... get in touch to see how I can help. I am a fully qualified BACP Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering a professional, confidential Counselling Service.
07881 743121 View 07881 743121
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Sara Madeleine Lugard
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Southampton SO16
Sometimes we are able to resolve these difficulties ourselves or with the support of friends and family.
Hello, my name is Sara. I am a fully qualified Humanistic Gestalt Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Hampshire and a registered member of the BACP. I offer individual and couples counselling sessions to adults (18+) either face-to-face, online or telephone. I have experience of working with clients who have issues such as anxiety, bereavement, depression, loss, relationship issues, stress, trauma and work related issues. I am pragmatic and creatively tailor my approach to suit my client.
Sometimes we are able to resolve these difficulties ourselves or with the support of friends and family.
Hello, my name is Sara. I am a fully qualified Humanistic Gestalt Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Hampshire and a registered member of the BACP. I offer individual and couples counselling sessions to adults (18+) either face-to-face, online or telephone. I have experience of working with clients who have issues such as anxiety, bereavement, depression, loss, relationship issues, stress, trauma and work related issues. I am pragmatic and creatively tailor my approach to suit my client.
023 9387 2682 View 023 9387 2682
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Melanie Jayne Crossley
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Southampton SO18
Hi, I am a fully qualified Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor (MBACP). Working from Hampshire, I offer Face-to-Face and online counselling to Young People 14+ and adults. I offer a confidential and safe space for you to explore how you are feeling and how you can begin to move forward. If you are suffering with depression, low mood, anxiety, stress, trauma, domestic abuse, grief, identity, relationship problems with family, friends, your partner or generally feeling unhappy, I am a supportive and caring person who with listen without judgement and help you feel heard.
Hi, I am a fully qualified Humanistic and Integrative Counsellor (MBACP). Working from Hampshire, I offer Face-to-Face and online counselling to Young People 14+ and adults. I offer a confidential and safe space for you to explore how you are feeling and how you can begin to move forward. If you are suffering with depression, low mood, anxiety, stress, trauma, domestic abuse, grief, identity, relationship problems with family, friends, your partner or generally feeling unhappy, I am a supportive and caring person who with listen without judgement and help you feel heard.
023 8272 0978 View 023 8272 0978
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Kathy Lock, Integrative Counsellor.
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Southampton SO14
At times we may feel overwhelmed and unable to cope with the demands of life. Relationships with family, friends or work colleagues may be strained leaving us unhappy, anxious or depressed. When it feels as though life is getting on top of us, having a safe place to talk with a qualified counsellor can help move our lives forward. Finding a counsellor who is a good fit for you is crucial yet taking those first steps, can be daunting. To aid that process, I offer a free 30 minute telephone or Zoom call so you can better gauge whether you feel comfortable and happy for us to work together.
At times we may feel overwhelmed and unable to cope with the demands of life. Relationships with family, friends or work colleagues may be strained leaving us unhappy, anxious or depressed. When it feels as though life is getting on top of us, having a safe place to talk with a qualified counsellor can help move our lives forward. Finding a counsellor who is a good fit for you is crucial yet taking those first steps, can be daunting. To aid that process, I offer a free 30 minute telephone or Zoom call so you can better gauge whether you feel comfortable and happy for us to work together.
01794 339745 View 01794 339745
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Clare Lay
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Southampton SO32
I am a fully qualified Relationship Counsellor and Psychosexual Therapist in private practice, I trained with Relate and a member of the BACP, NCPS and am a Registered Member of COSRT (Regulatory body for sex therapists). At my Private Practice in Hampshire, LinkedUp Counselling (Please see website), I help individual and couple clients with relationship challenges, including communication, affairs and intimacy. I am particularly experienced in Desire and Desire Discrepancies and Erectile Dysfunction
I am a fully qualified Relationship Counsellor and Psychosexual Therapist in private practice, I trained with Relate and a member of the BACP, NCPS and am a Registered Member of COSRT (Regulatory body for sex therapists). At my Private Practice in Hampshire, LinkedUp Counselling (Please see website), I help individual and couple clients with relationship challenges, including communication, affairs and intimacy. I am particularly experienced in Desire and Desire Discrepancies and Erectile Dysfunction
01489 357130 View 01489 357130
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Kirsty Crawley - van Lieshout
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southampton SO14
Need to talk to someone as you feel stuck? I might be able to help you.
Need to talk to someone as you feel stuck? I might be able to help you.
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Family Therapy Counsellors

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.