Parenting Counselling in Thame
You’re tired of feeling this way—and not fully understanding why.
You might look like you’re coping on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, not good enough, or stuck in the same patterns—especially in relationships.
Maybe you overthink everything. Maybe you people-please, doubt yourself, or feel like you’re “too much” or “not enough” at the same time.
Often, these patterns don’t come out of nowhere. They’re shaped by early experiences—growing up in environments where you were criticised, dismissed, or didn’t feel safe to fully be yourself.
You’re tired of feeling this way—and not fully understanding why.
You might look like you’re coping on the outside, but inside you feel anxious, not good enough, or stuck in the same patterns—especially in relationships.
Maybe you overthink everything. Maybe you people-please, doubt yourself, or feel like you’re “too much” or “not enough” at the same time.
Often, these patterns don’t come out of nowhere. They’re shaped by early experiences—growing up in environments where you were criticised, dismissed, or didn’t feel safe to fully be yourself.
I work closely with parents/carers wherever possible in order to provide the best support for the child or young person but I’m guided by the individual needs of the young person.
Finding the right therapist and/or type of therapy can be a daunting task so I would welcome any queries or questions about the type of therapy I offer. I would also be happy to offer a free initial consultation over the phone to discuss your needs and to give you the opportunity to find out more, with no obligation to commit to further sessions.
I work closely with parents/carers wherever possible in order to provide the best support for the child or young person but I’m guided by the individual needs of the young person.
Finding the right therapist and/or type of therapy can be a daunting task so I would welcome any queries or questions about the type of therapy I offer. I would also be happy to offer a free initial consultation over the phone to discuss your needs and to give you the opportunity to find out more, with no obligation to commit to further sessions.
I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families navigating marriage, divorce, parenting changes, empty nest transitions, adolescent struggles, miscarriage, menopause, bereavement, chronic illness, relocation, and other major life events.
I welcome individuals, couples, and adolescents seeking support with a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. I trained at the renowned Meadows Clinic in EMDR and have certification in EFT. I also draw on Narrative Therapy, CBT, and other family therapy methods. I specialize in working with adolescents and with couples.
I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and families navigating marriage, divorce, parenting changes, empty nest transitions, adolescent struggles, miscarriage, menopause, bereavement, chronic illness, relocation, and other major life events.
I welcome individuals, couples, and adolescents seeking support with a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. I trained at the renowned Meadows Clinic in EMDR and have certification in EFT. I also draw on Narrative Therapy, CBT, and other family therapy methods. I specialize in working with adolescents and with couples.
I am a dedicated and compassionate Senior Counselling Psychologist with over fifteen years of experience working in the NHS and private sector. I have extensive experience of assessing and treating clients (adults, children and groups) across a broad range of NHS healthcare settings. This includes: GP surgeries, Primary Care, IAPT, Community Mental Health Teams, Mental Health Liaison Services and Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Units. Within these settings I have provided high quality evidence-based psychological therapies to people who present with a range of mental health difficulties from mild and moderate to severe and enduring.
I am a dedicated and compassionate Senior Counselling Psychologist with over fifteen years of experience working in the NHS and private sector. I have extensive experience of assessing and treating clients (adults, children and groups) across a broad range of NHS healthcare settings. This includes: GP surgeries, Primary Care, IAPT, Community Mental Health Teams, Mental Health Liaison Services and Acute Psychiatric Inpatient Units. Within these settings I have provided high quality evidence-based psychological therapies to people who present with a range of mental health difficulties from mild and moderate to severe and enduring.
I am a fully qualified, accredited Psychotherapist and counsellor. I work with a range of issues, including anxiety and depression. Being heard and accepted for being who you truly are, can feel incredibly empowering. When this is taken away, our thoughts can trigger unhelpful behaviours, increasing low mood. Which in turn can play havoc with our emotions. When we feel lonely and isolated, overwhelming feelings can flood our thoughts and fears. I can offer you a safe, warm, and confidential space to explore any issues that may contribute towards your anxiety and depression. I am here to listen to you in an non-judgmental way.
I am a fully qualified, accredited Psychotherapist and counsellor. I work with a range of issues, including anxiety and depression. Being heard and accepted for being who you truly are, can feel incredibly empowering. When this is taken away, our thoughts can trigger unhelpful behaviours, increasing low mood. Which in turn can play havoc with our emotions. When we feel lonely and isolated, overwhelming feelings can flood our thoughts and fears. I can offer you a safe, warm, and confidential space to explore any issues that may contribute towards your anxiety and depression. I am here to listen to you in an non-judgmental way.
Taking the decision to seek therapy is daunting, but you're here because something is not right. Maybe you know what it is, maybe you're not sure. You may not be certain that you want to talk about it or it might be constantly at the front of your mind, but no-one's listening. You could also be confused about what therapy is or what type you think you might need. Imagine a safe, confidential space where you could talk without any fear of being judged and knowing that the person listening to you will always respond genuinely to you. This is what I will endeavour to offer you if you felt we could work together.
Taking the decision to seek therapy is daunting, but you're here because something is not right. Maybe you know what it is, maybe you're not sure. You may not be certain that you want to talk about it or it might be constantly at the front of your mind, but no-one's listening. You could also be confused about what therapy is or what type you think you might need. Imagine a safe, confidential space where you could talk without any fear of being judged and knowing that the person listening to you will always respond genuinely to you. This is what I will endeavour to offer you if you felt we could work together.
Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapies. We provide a confidential space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties that may be longstanding, complex, or resistant to change. Informed by relational models that emphasise the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic, co-created process, our work supports meaningful, lasting change through sustained attention to the deeper layers of the mind. This integrative approach is supported by a growing body of clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, especially in complex or chronic cases, with benefits that often continue beyond the duration of therapy.
Our clinic offers evidence-based psychological therapies. We provide a confidential space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties that may be longstanding, complex, or resistant to change. Informed by relational models that emphasise the therapeutic relationship as a dynamic, co-created process, our work supports meaningful, lasting change through sustained attention to the deeper layers of the mind. This integrative approach is supported by a growing body of clinical research demonstrating its effectiveness, especially in complex or chronic cases, with benefits that often continue beyond the duration of therapy.
Hello, I'm Clare. I am a therapist specialised in working with children, teens and young adults aged 4-25. If you, or your child, feel overwhelmed by life, therapy can be a big first step. I help children and young people understand and make sense of their feelings and experiences.
I provide a calm and encouraging space to support a range of difficulties. Building on the therapeutic relationship is key and I work with empathy in a non-judgemental capacity to support autonomy, connection and change.
I work both in person and online. I have private therapy spaces in Oving and Winslow, Buckinghamshire and Tring, Hertfordshire.
Hello, I'm Clare. I am a therapist specialised in working with children, teens and young adults aged 4-25. If you, or your child, feel overwhelmed by life, therapy can be a big first step. I help children and young people understand and make sense of their feelings and experiences.
I provide a calm and encouraging space to support a range of difficulties. Building on the therapeutic relationship is key and I work with empathy in a non-judgemental capacity to support autonomy, connection and change.
I work both in person and online. I have private therapy spaces in Oving and Winslow, Buckinghamshire and Tring, Hertfordshire.
Many of us find that life often confronts us with unexpected emotional challenges, relationship difficulties, psychological pain, or challenging situations. At times like these, we can often feel distressed, overwhelmed, and not know where to turn for help.
I offer evidence-based psychological therapies for a wide range of emotional, relational, and behavioural difficulties. I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, which means that I am able to consider a person’s difficulties in a way that suits their individual needs.
Many of us find that life often confronts us with unexpected emotional challenges, relationship difficulties, psychological pain, or challenging situations. At times like these, we can often feel distressed, overwhelmed, and not know where to turn for help.
I offer evidence-based psychological therapies for a wide range of emotional, relational, and behavioural difficulties. I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches, which means that I am able to consider a person’s difficulties in a way that suits their individual needs.
Life can present a variety of challenges, and reaching out for support is an important and empowering step. With over 10 years of experience working with both individuals and couples, I offer a safe, confidential, and compassionate space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.
I work with clients facing a wide range of mental health issues. My experience allows me to support people from all walks of life, helping them navigate complex emotions and find clarity. Together, we will work at your pace to develop strategies that improve your emotional well-being and support your personal growth.
Life can present a variety of challenges, and reaching out for support is an important and empowering step. With over 10 years of experience working with both individuals and couples, I offer a safe, confidential, and compassionate space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.
I work with clients facing a wide range of mental health issues. My experience allows me to support people from all walks of life, helping them navigate complex emotions and find clarity. Together, we will work at your pace to develop strategies that improve your emotional well-being and support your personal growth.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, unhappy, stuck or confused? Therapy can help. Whether you need short-term or long-term support, I can offer you the time and space to explore what’s going on and how your experiences are affecting you. Building a trusting relationship together, in which you can talk openly and honestly, can help deepen understanding about yourself, your emotions, your experiences and your relationships; develop your confidence and resilience and help you find more positive ways of dealing with your issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, unhappy, stuck or confused? Therapy can help. Whether you need short-term or long-term support, I can offer you the time and space to explore what’s going on and how your experiences are affecting you. Building a trusting relationship together, in which you can talk openly and honestly, can help deepen understanding about yourself, your emotions, your experiences and your relationships; develop your confidence and resilience and help you find more positive ways of dealing with your issues.
Therapy can help when life is tough. In these strange and difficult times you may be feeling anxious, troubled, sad, depressed, overwhelmed, stuck or unfulfilled. I offer a supportive, confidential and open-minded space to explore life's difficulties, confusions and uncertainties. A space to be heard, to speak, feel and think freely, perhaps for the first time. Existential therapy can help you face your struggles and understand the choices open to you. Working together our purpose is to realise new understandings and ways of being so you can live a richer more fulfilling life. No subject is off limits.
Therapy can help when life is tough. In these strange and difficult times you may be feeling anxious, troubled, sad, depressed, overwhelmed, stuck or unfulfilled. I offer a supportive, confidential and open-minded space to explore life's difficulties, confusions and uncertainties. A space to be heard, to speak, feel and think freely, perhaps for the first time. Existential therapy can help you face your struggles and understand the choices open to you. Working together our purpose is to realise new understandings and ways of being so you can live a richer more fulfilling life. No subject is off limits.
Therapy means different things to different people. For some, it's about changing a particular behaviour or learning to better manage emotions. For others, it's a space to unpack experiences and gain deeper understanding. Sometimes it's all of these—or something else entirely. My strength lies in helping clients explore, reflect and make sense of their inner world. I aim to create a space that’s safe, accepting, and non-directive, so we can work together to understand why you feel, think, or behave the way you do. Through insight, we can uncover new ways of relating to yourself and others, helping you move toward the life you want.
Therapy means different things to different people. For some, it's about changing a particular behaviour or learning to better manage emotions. For others, it's a space to unpack experiences and gain deeper understanding. Sometimes it's all of these—or something else entirely. My strength lies in helping clients explore, reflect and make sense of their inner world. I aim to create a space that’s safe, accepting, and non-directive, so we can work together to understand why you feel, think, or behave the way you do. Through insight, we can uncover new ways of relating to yourself and others, helping you move toward the life you want.
Because you're here, I imagine that things are feeling difficult. Something specific may be on your mind or it might be something more general; you may be overwhelmed with anxious thoughts, depression or a sense that something just isn't quite right. Perhaps you're struggling with relationships, or trying to deal with a loss or a trauma in your life. Patterns may keep repeating and you don't know how to change them. At times, we all need extra support; there are lots of reasons why people come in to counselling. I work in an Integrative way, to help you to unpick complex feelings you may have about yourself and the way you live now.
Because you're here, I imagine that things are feeling difficult. Something specific may be on your mind or it might be something more general; you may be overwhelmed with anxious thoughts, depression or a sense that something just isn't quite right. Perhaps you're struggling with relationships, or trying to deal with a loss or a trauma in your life. Patterns may keep repeating and you don't know how to change them. At times, we all need extra support; there are lots of reasons why people come in to counselling. I work in an Integrative way, to help you to unpick complex feelings you may have about yourself and the way you live now.
Hello, I'm Dee Maddox-Hinton, an accredited and registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I support individuals, couples, groups and families with their mental and emotional health. With over 15 years experience in assisting a wide range of clients with issues varying from addictions, abuse, anxiety, stress, relationship issues and much more, I can offer CBT alongside a person centred approach. Together we will explore your feelings and identify ways to let go of those that are holding you back, change the way you feel and take back control of your life to realise your full potential as an individual and within relationships.
Hello, I'm Dee Maddox-Hinton, an accredited and registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I support individuals, couples, groups and families with their mental and emotional health. With over 15 years experience in assisting a wide range of clients with issues varying from addictions, abuse, anxiety, stress, relationship issues and much more, I can offer CBT alongside a person centred approach. Together we will explore your feelings and identify ways to let go of those that are holding you back, change the way you feel and take back control of your life to realise your full potential as an individual and within relationships.
If you would like someone to listen to you and help you find ways to manage your emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma or difficult life events then counselling can help. I work with young people and adults in private practise situated in Aylesbury and Thame. I offer a confidential non-judgemental safe and comfortable environment, allowing my client's to express and explore themselves, their feelings, thoughts and concerns.
My practise is Neuro-affirming offering counselling for Autistic and ADHD clients. I work with those that have been diagnosed and those that would like to explore their identity.
If you would like someone to listen to you and help you find ways to manage your emotional issues such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma or difficult life events then counselling can help. I work with young people and adults in private practise situated in Aylesbury and Thame. I offer a confidential non-judgemental safe and comfortable environment, allowing my client's to express and explore themselves, their feelings, thoughts and concerns.
My practise is Neuro-affirming offering counselling for Autistic and ADHD clients. I work with those that have been diagnosed and those that would like to explore their identity.
Are you pregnant and struggling with anxiety or low mood or anxious about the birth? Maybe you experienced a traumatic birth and would like a safe space to make sense of this? Or anxiety or low mood is making it hard for you to enjoy Parenthood?
I am a CBT Therapist trained to work with a talking therapy recommended by the NHS for anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with adults at all stages of life but as a Registered Midwife I specialise in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period ( up to 24 months after the birth). Please take a look at my website to read some testimonials from previous clients I have worked with.
Are you pregnant and struggling with anxiety or low mood or anxious about the birth? Maybe you experienced a traumatic birth and would like a safe space to make sense of this? Or anxiety or low mood is making it hard for you to enjoy Parenthood?
I am a CBT Therapist trained to work with a talking therapy recommended by the NHS for anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with adults at all stages of life but as a Registered Midwife I specialise in pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period ( up to 24 months after the birth). Please take a look at my website to read some testimonials from previous clients I have worked with.
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I work with individuals aged 17 and above experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, burnout, trauma, and difficulties rooted in early life experiences, as well as adjustment to parenting.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC, with over 20 years of experience working within psychology in a range of roles including within the NHS. Following qualification I undertook further training in EMDR and Experiential Dynamic Therapy, an approach focusing on emotional experience and what can get in the way of it.
I work with individuals aged 17 and above experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, burnout, trauma, and difficulties rooted in early life experiences, as well as adjustment to parenting.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC, with over 20 years of experience working within psychology in a range of roles including within the NHS. Following qualification I undertook further training in EMDR and Experiential Dynamic Therapy, an approach focusing on emotional experience and what can get in the way of it.
I specialise in bereavement, relationship issues, and parenting.
When grief, family conflict, or life’s pace leaves you fragmented, I provide a warm, compassionate, and deeply relational space to help you move beyond just 'getting by.' I believe you are the expert on your own life; I am here to provide thoughtful challenge and support as you share your stories in the way you see fit.
I’m a deeply present observer fascinated by the threads that connect us. I’m captivated by how we think, feel, and find our way to one another. To me, therapy is about creating a space where you don’t have to edit yourself—an honest therapeutic relationship where we work to make sense of your experience together.
I specialise in bereavement, relationship issues, and parenting.
When grief, family conflict, or life’s pace leaves you fragmented, I provide a warm, compassionate, and deeply relational space to help you move beyond just 'getting by.' I believe you are the expert on your own life; I am here to provide thoughtful challenge and support as you share your stories in the way you see fit.
I’m a deeply present observer fascinated by the threads that connect us. I’m captivated by how we think, feel, and find our way to one another. To me, therapy is about creating a space where you don’t have to edit yourself—an honest therapeutic relationship where we work to make sense of your experience together.
I specialise in child mental health, parenting and parent wellbeing.
I work integratively, which means that I draw upon multiple different models to develop an individualised approach which is most appropriate for you. I can work closely with schools and other professionals to ensure a consistent approach across settings for your child. I will work collaboratively with you to ensure that we are moving towards your goals.
I specialise in child mental health, parenting and parent wellbeing.
I work integratively, which means that I draw upon multiple different models to develop an individualised approach which is most appropriate for you. I can work closely with schools and other professionals to ensure a consistent approach across settings for your child. I will work collaboratively with you to ensure that we are moving towards your goals.
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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.