Parenting Counselling in Southampton
My main areas of interest and knowledge are queer identities, gender identity (including cis, trans+, enby, and intersex), poly relationships, families with mixed ethnic and/or religious backgrounds, disability/illness (including hidden) and difficult parenting/parented relationships (including single parenting, and queer parenting).
I am person centred meaning that I do not tell you what to do, rather I facilitate your exploration into your own experience, and support you to make and reach your own goals. I work online by video call, and the initial 20 minute consultation is free. This gives us an opportunity to talk about any concerns and see how we feel about working together.
My main areas of interest and knowledge are queer identities, gender identity (including cis, trans+, enby, and intersex), poly relationships, families with mixed ethnic and/or religious backgrounds, disability/illness (including hidden) and difficult parenting/parented relationships (including single parenting, and queer parenting).
I am person centred meaning that I do not tell you what to do, rather I facilitate your exploration into your own experience, and support you to make and reach your own goals. I work online by video call, and the initial 20 minute consultation is free. This gives us an opportunity to talk about any concerns and see how we feel about working together.
Or a parent concerned for your child or teen?
I use humanistic and evidence based approaches to develop coping strategies and new patterns of thinking and behaviours. I am experienced in working in schools, the NHS and privately. I don't believe that one approach fits all, and am able to think creatively and outside the box.
Or a parent concerned for your child or teen?
I use humanistic and evidence based approaches to develop coping strategies and new patterns of thinking and behaviours. I am experienced in working in schools, the NHS and privately. I don't believe that one approach fits all, and am able to think creatively and outside the box.
I have expertise and experience in trauma, anxiety, depression, work and life stress, family relationship problems, physical health problems, parenting, cultural issues and neurodiversity.
Do you keep coming back to the same problem, and struggle to get yourself out? Have you tried lots of different things and feel it’s time to reach out for professional help? Perhaps life has thrown challenge after challenge at you, and you are reaching your limit. Perhaps there has always been a problem you’ve suppressed, and you now feel it’s time to get help for it. Or you would like some time and space to explore your past. You could be seeking help for yourself, or it could be for a loved one or a child - they need help and you also want to know how to help them.
I have expertise and experience in trauma, anxiety, depression, work and life stress, family relationship problems, physical health problems, parenting, cultural issues and neurodiversity.
Do you keep coming back to the same problem, and struggle to get yourself out? Have you tried lots of different things and feel it’s time to reach out for professional help? Perhaps life has thrown challenge after challenge at you, and you are reaching your limit. Perhaps there has always been a problem you’ve suppressed, and you now feel it’s time to get help for it. Or you would like some time and space to explore your past. You could be seeking help for yourself, or it could be for a loved one or a child - they need help and you also want to know how to help them.
Richard Dolan MNCPS | Check Your Head Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I have extensive experience of counselling men and women across a range of issues including anxiety, depression, attachment disorders, PTSD, trauma, abuse, childhood neglect, parenting issues, addication, body image issues, bereavement, stress, negative thoughts, ADHD, neurodiversity, low self-esteem, and many other mental health issues.
Do you want to feel better? Are you in need of help with your mental health? Struggling with negative thoughts and unhealthy behaviours? Stuck in a cycle of procrastination and short-term gratification, over long-term domination of your emotions?
My name Is Richard Dolan and I've helped hundreds of people over thousands of hours, to overcome challenges, build resilience, resolve trauma, and lead happier, healthier lives. I work with anyone brave enough to ask for help, but specialise in men's mental health, relationship issues, divorce trauma, anger management, and neurodiversity.
I have extensive experience of counselling men and women across a range of issues including anxiety, depression, attachment disorders, PTSD, trauma, abuse, childhood neglect, parenting issues, addication, body image issues, bereavement, stress, negative thoughts, ADHD, neurodiversity, low self-esteem, and many other mental health issues.
Do you want to feel better? Are you in need of help with your mental health? Struggling with negative thoughts and unhealthy behaviours? Stuck in a cycle of procrastination and short-term gratification, over long-term domination of your emotions?
My name Is Richard Dolan and I've helped hundreds of people over thousands of hours, to overcome challenges, build resilience, resolve trauma, and lead happier, healthier lives. I work with anyone brave enough to ask for help, but specialise in men's mental health, relationship issues, divorce trauma, anger management, and neurodiversity.
Experienced across a variety of concerns including: Depression - Anxiety - Chronic illness - Relationship issues - Trauma - Stress - Pre/Postnatal issues - Parenting - Eating Disorders - Body image - Sexual assault - Identity - Sexuality - "People pleasing" - Life changes such as Redundancy/Retirement.
Neurodivergent needs are warmly welcome as are LGBTQIA+ GSRM clients - in essence valuing you exactly as you are and supporting you as you move towards your future the way you choose it.
Experienced across a variety of concerns including: Depression - Anxiety - Chronic illness - Relationship issues - Trauma - Stress - Pre/Postnatal issues - Parenting - Eating Disorders - Body image - Sexual assault - Identity - Sexuality - "People pleasing" - Life changes such as Redundancy/Retirement.
Neurodivergent needs are warmly welcome as are LGBTQIA+ GSRM clients - in essence valuing you exactly as you are and supporting you as you move towards your future the way you choose it.
Azra Therapy - BACP (Acc), EMDR, MSc MH Psy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Online Only
Deciding to incorporate therapy into your life is a brave and empowering choice. Therapy aims to give purpose to your life, and you don’t have to do it alone; a dedicated and highly skilled therapist will support you. As your therapist, I will offer you a confidential space to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back in life. Together, we can identify what prevents you from developing and maintaining fruitful and enduring relationships. Being Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) proves my commitment to working in accordance with the BACP’s Ethical Framework.
Deciding to incorporate therapy into your life is a brave and empowering choice. Therapy aims to give purpose to your life, and you don’t have to do it alone; a dedicated and highly skilled therapist will support you. As your therapist, I will offer you a confidential space to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back in life. Together, we can identify what prevents you from developing and maintaining fruitful and enduring relationships. Being Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) proves my commitment to working in accordance with the BACP’s Ethical Framework.
Simon James Carpenter - Emdr Consultant ddp Psych Therapist
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Southampton SO15
I am BACP, EMDR Europe accredited Consultant for adults and children and young people. I work within the professional standards required for these professional bodies. I have 19 years experience providing therapeutic intervention for adults, children and young people who have experienced trauma from a wide range of difficulties, such as bereavement, abuse, relationship issues, depression, anxiety . This enables me to be creative and flexible in relation to the way my clients wish to work. I recognise the importance of working within the BACP ethical framework, which informs me of best practice and professional integrity.
I am BACP, EMDR Europe accredited Consultant for adults and children and young people. I work within the professional standards required for these professional bodies. I have 19 years experience providing therapeutic intervention for adults, children and young people who have experienced trauma from a wide range of difficulties, such as bereavement, abuse, relationship issues, depression, anxiety . This enables me to be creative and flexible in relation to the way my clients wish to work. I recognise the importance of working within the BACP ethical framework, which informs me of best practice and professional integrity.
I will support you with whatever situation is causing you distress by encouraging you to express your thoughts, feelings and emotions about the situation, the possible cause and the impact it is having on you. I will provide you with a safe, empathic and non-judgemental space to share your worries and fears in confidence. You will gain the opportunity to discover a better insight into yourself, your situation and the way you relate to others, helping you to identify your own solutions to the situation. This may range from acceptance of yourself or your situation to achieving an outcome which provides a new found inner happiness.
I will support you with whatever situation is causing you distress by encouraging you to express your thoughts, feelings and emotions about the situation, the possible cause and the impact it is having on you. I will provide you with a safe, empathic and non-judgemental space to share your worries and fears in confidence. You will gain the opportunity to discover a better insight into yourself, your situation and the way you relate to others, helping you to identify your own solutions to the situation. This may range from acceptance of yourself or your situation to achieving an outcome which provides a new found inner happiness.
Hello, welcome! I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist working with individuals and couples (18+), supporting people in their self-discovery journey. I believe that past experiences impact how we are and relate in the present, and that is through relationships that we heal. I facilitate a safe and accepting space for us to build a genuine and trusting relationship to help you connect to your authentic self. I focus on nurturing your potential helping you explore your feelings, needs, thoughts, and experiences to increase your self-awareness. I work holistically; I consider the mind, emotions, body, and spirit as a whole.
Hello, welcome! I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist working with individuals and couples (18+), supporting people in their self-discovery journey. I believe that past experiences impact how we are and relate in the present, and that is through relationships that we heal. I facilitate a safe and accepting space for us to build a genuine and trusting relationship to help you connect to your authentic self. I focus on nurturing your potential helping you explore your feelings, needs, thoughts, and experiences to increase your self-awareness. I work holistically; I consider the mind, emotions, body, and spirit as a whole.
Questa is a small, specialist practice; we provide a range of psychological services for children and adults, both clinical and educational. In addition to therapy, we are experts in Autism and ADHD assessment/diagnosis. We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children, teenagers and adults and are specialists in anxiety, depression and trauma, providing therapy to emergency services personnel. Do call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to support you. We can usually help, but if we can't, then we’ll do our very best to offer advice and signposting.
Questa is a small, specialist practice; we provide a range of psychological services for children and adults, both clinical and educational. In addition to therapy, we are experts in Autism and ADHD assessment/diagnosis. We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children, teenagers and adults and are specialists in anxiety, depression and trauma, providing therapy to emergency services personnel. Do call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to support you. We can usually help, but if we can't, then we’ll do our very best to offer advice and signposting.
V.L.A.D. Outreach CIC is a community-driven initiative focused on supporting some of society's most marginalised and vulnerable groups. Please reach out if you feel overlooked or underserved, are you gamer, individuals with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), older and bedbound person, affected by addiction, refugees? While our primary focus is on hard-to-reach communities, our services is open to everyone in need of support. At V.L.A.D. Outreach, we believe that mental health care should be accessible to all, regardless of background or circumstances.
V.L.A.D. Outreach CIC is a community-driven initiative focused on supporting some of society's most marginalised and vulnerable groups. Please reach out if you feel overlooked or underserved, are you gamer, individuals with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), older and bedbound person, affected by addiction, refugees? While our primary focus is on hard-to-reach communities, our services is open to everyone in need of support. At V.L.A.D. Outreach, we believe that mental health care should be accessible to all, regardless of background or circumstances.
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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 fulfillment in your personal or professional life. I also offer walk and talk therapy in the beautiful South Downs National Park. This option has proved popular with teenagers.
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 fulfillment in your personal or professional life. I also offer walk and talk therapy in the beautiful South Downs National Park. This option has proved popular with teenagers.
Hi, I'm Dawn. I can help you with the overwhelming feelings of anxiety, stress, grief or anger. In particular, I can support you to understand the impact of childhood experiences on your adult life. If you struggle to understand or self-regulate your emotions, or if you are feeling stuck, you may be feeling as if you are not yourself. I work with clients who have experienced trauma such as childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse. However, I can also help with the after effects of any challenging life experience. I will work alongside you to help you understand and overcome these difficulties.
Hi, I'm Dawn. I can help you with the overwhelming feelings of anxiety, stress, grief or anger. In particular, I can support you to understand the impact of childhood experiences on your adult life. If you struggle to understand or self-regulate your emotions, or if you are feeling stuck, you may be feeling as if you are not yourself. I work with clients who have experienced trauma such as childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse. However, I can also help with the after effects of any challenging life experience. I will work alongside you to help you understand and overcome these difficulties.
Welcome to Holm Therapies! Are you feeling overwhelmed, or held back by a fear of failure, or memories from your past? As a highly experienced psychological therapist, I offer both face-to-face and online therapy designed to provide you with the clarity and strength you’ve been searching for, as well as building the tools you need to lead a more fulfilling life. I'm an accredited CBT and IPT therapist, and trained in EMDR, and tailor my approach to your needs. Imagine a life where you feel more in control, confident, and capable of handling any challenge that comes your way. Take the first step today toward a brighter future!
Welcome to Holm Therapies! Are you feeling overwhelmed, or held back by a fear of failure, or memories from your past? As a highly experienced psychological therapist, I offer both face-to-face and online therapy designed to provide you with the clarity and strength you’ve been searching for, as well as building the tools you need to lead a more fulfilling life. I'm an accredited CBT and IPT therapist, and trained in EMDR, and tailor my approach to your needs. Imagine a life where you feel more in control, confident, and capable of handling any challenge that comes your way. Take the first step today toward a brighter future!
Seeking therapy takes courage and finding the right therapist can be a daunting task. Perhaps you would like to make changes to your life but are unsure of where to begin? We can work together to help identify patterns and themes of your view of the world and yourself in it. We can think about how past experiences may have impacted on your ability to cope and function. With acquiring greater insight, awareness and meaning, we can work towards breaking destructive patterns and gain resources which will help you cope with difficulties and make profound changes to your life and relationships.
Seeking therapy takes courage and finding the right therapist can be a daunting task. Perhaps you would like to make changes to your life but are unsure of where to begin? We can work together to help identify patterns and themes of your view of the world and yourself in it. We can think about how past experiences may have impacted on your ability to cope and function. With acquiring greater insight, awareness and meaning, we can work towards breaking destructive patterns and gain resources which will help you cope with difficulties and make profound changes to your life and relationships.
Helen is a highly experienced & professional counsellor, psychotherapist and casework supervisor working with people from all walks of life to achieve their full potential. Sessions are individually tailored to meet your needs and can be in person, via secure video link (Zoom), or telephone, depending on your preference.
Please contact me for a free chat to discuss your needs and to see if you would feel comfortable working with me.
Helen is a highly experienced & professional counsellor, psychotherapist and casework supervisor working with people from all walks of life to achieve their full potential. Sessions are individually tailored to meet your needs and can be in person, via secure video link (Zoom), or telephone, depending on your preference.
Please contact me for a free chat to discuss your needs and to see if you would feel comfortable working with me.
As the saying goes, 'Its' good to talk', and I'm hear to listen. Whether life has just got a bit too much at the moment, or whether there are longer term factors and influences you'd like to explore and process, together, we can find a way. I could go into more detail, but for me, reading a blurb doesn't help establish whether I'm the right counsellor for you. If you've reached the point where you are actively looking I'd suggest sending me an email or giving me a bell, lets have a chat and see if I'm able to provide what you need.
As the saying goes, 'Its' good to talk', and I'm hear to listen. Whether life has just got a bit too much at the moment, or whether there are longer term factors and influences you'd like to explore and process, together, we can find a way. I could go into more detail, but for me, reading a blurb doesn't help establish whether I'm the right counsellor for you. If you've reached the point where you are actively looking I'd suggest sending me an email or giving me a bell, lets have a chat and see if I'm able to provide what you need.
Hello. I'm Gemma, a qualified and registered Counsellor. I offer one-to-one counselling to adults from my private practice in Hedge End, Southampton. If you're here, chances are you're looking for help...You may be struggling with a personal issue and feeling that something has to change. You might be feeling anxious and alone with your problem and wondering if anyone will understand. Maybe a recent loss or life change has left you feeling like you cannot cope. Or perhaps experiences from your past are affecting your ability to live your life fully today.
Hello. I'm Gemma, a qualified and registered Counsellor. I offer one-to-one counselling to adults from my private practice in Hedge End, Southampton. If you're here, chances are you're looking for help...You may be struggling with a personal issue and feeling that something has to change. You might be feeling anxious and alone with your problem and wondering if anyone will understand. Maybe a recent loss or life change has left you feeling like you cannot cope. Or perhaps experiences from your past are affecting your ability to live your life fully today.
Do you ever feel that you're not good enough, have low self-worth or lack confidence? Are you struggling with low moods, anxiety or depression, or facing changes in your life that are causing unease? Perhaps you just need a space where you can let out pent-up emotions without worrying about upsetting. I see clients in-person in Southampton and Fareham, or online & telephone nationwide. I work with adults of all genders, sexualities, races, religions, and disabilities who need someone to talk to about whatever is troubling them and who want to be received with understanding and acceptance as they explore what's going on for them.
Do you ever feel that you're not good enough, have low self-worth or lack confidence? Are you struggling with low moods, anxiety or depression, or facing changes in your life that are causing unease? Perhaps you just need a space where you can let out pent-up emotions without worrying about upsetting. I see clients in-person in Southampton and Fareham, or online & telephone nationwide. I work with adults of all genders, sexualities, races, religions, and disabilities who need someone to talk to about whatever is troubling them and who want to be received with understanding and acceptance as they explore what's going on for them.
Hello and welcome. I have many years experience working as a counsellor and I support adults and young people aged 13 and over in the Southampton and Romsey areas. I can help with difficulties such as; anxiety, depression, low mood, self-esteem and relationships. I also specialise in childhood and adult trauma. I offer face to face, online and telephone sessions, depending on what works best for you.
Hello and welcome. I have many years experience working as a counsellor and I support adults and young people aged 13 and over in the Southampton and Romsey areas. I can help with difficulties such as; anxiety, depression, low mood, self-esteem and relationships. I also specialise in childhood and adult trauma. I offer face to face, online and telephone sessions, depending on what works best for you.
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Nearby Parenting Counsellors Searches for Southampton
- Brockenhurst
- Eastleigh
- Fareham
- Gosport
- Hedge End
- Lee-on-the-Solent
- Lymington
- Romsey
- Stockbridge
- Titchfield
- Waterlooville
- Winchester
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.