Parenting Counselling in Waltham Cross
We all have times in our life where we may need the support of our family and friends to help us get through. Sometimes though seeking professional support of a counsellor is beneficial to enable you to discuss and work through things you may feel unable to discuss with friends and family. I can work with you on a number of life problems in a way that suits your needs. I will help you become more in touch and aware of feelings, thoughts and barriers in your life. I believe that the counselling relationship is important and work in a way that is beneficial to helping you become more self-aware, authentic and able to move forward.
We all have times in our life where we may need the support of our family and friends to help us get through. Sometimes though seeking professional support of a counsellor is beneficial to enable you to discuss and work through things you may feel unable to discuss with friends and family. I can work with you on a number of life problems in a way that suits your needs. I will help you become more in touch and aware of feelings, thoughts and barriers in your life. I believe that the counselling relationship is important and work in a way that is beneficial to helping you become more self-aware, authentic and able to move forward.
If you are a single parent or a student I offer a discounted price
Are you feeling overwhelmed, experiencing persistent anxiety or negative emotions, or finding life difficult to manage? Perhaps you’ve noticed changes in your sleep, appetite or relationships, or feel that you’re struggling to cope with things on your own. As your therapist, I will support you and give you the space to explore and identify what it is you need, to help you work through the negative emotions you may be experiencing. Together, we can develop greater self-awareness, resilience and healthier ways of coping.
If you are a single parent or a student I offer a discounted price
Are you feeling overwhelmed, experiencing persistent anxiety or negative emotions, or finding life difficult to manage? Perhaps you’ve noticed changes in your sleep, appetite or relationships, or feel that you’re struggling to cope with things on your own. As your therapist, I will support you and give you the space to explore and identify what it is you need, to help you work through the negative emotions you may be experiencing. Together, we can develop greater self-awareness, resilience and healthier ways of coping.
I’m a consultant relationship, couple, and family therapist with over 15 years of experience working across public, private, and charity sectors. As a down-to-earth psychotherapist, I help clients navigate challenges related to relationships, identity, and self-esteem. My approach is goal-oriented, combining active listening with practical insights to foster meaningful change. I’ve had the honour of contributing as an expert therapist for GQ, the Observer, and the BBC. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where we work together to achieve growth and clarity. I also provide supervision for fellow professionals in the field.
I’m a consultant relationship, couple, and family therapist with over 15 years of experience working across public, private, and charity sectors. As a down-to-earth psychotherapist, I help clients navigate challenges related to relationships, identity, and self-esteem. My approach is goal-oriented, combining active listening with practical insights to foster meaningful change. I’ve had the honour of contributing as an expert therapist for GQ, the Observer, and the BBC. I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where we work together to achieve growth and clarity. I also provide supervision for fellow professionals in the field.
I work with adults and young people navigating ADHD, neurodiversity, sexuality, sexual wellbeing, sexual trauma, relationship diversity, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory and kink. I welcome clients who may feel misunderstood, judged, or as though parts of who they are have not always had space to be safely explored.
I work with adults and young people navigating ADHD, neurodiversity, sexuality, sexual wellbeing, sexual trauma, relationship diversity, ethical non-monogamy, polyamory and kink. I welcome clients who may feel misunderstood, judged, or as though parts of who they are have not always had space to be safely explored.
I appreciate it may have taken a great deal of courage to arrive at my profile today and I extend a warm welcome to you. I understand and value highly the support that counselling provides, particularly at a time when it feels as though you are struggling alone with few options. Maybe you're feeling a bit lost, anxious, stressed, depressed or confused. Struggling with something and could use some support to help explore and resolve it? Are you ready to make some changes to improve the quality of your life? Let's take the journey together to find understanding, clarity and relief as you gain improvement to the quality of your life.
I appreciate it may have taken a great deal of courage to arrive at my profile today and I extend a warm welcome to you. I understand and value highly the support that counselling provides, particularly at a time when it feels as though you are struggling alone with few options. Maybe you're feeling a bit lost, anxious, stressed, depressed or confused. Struggling with something and could use some support to help explore and resolve it? Are you ready to make some changes to improve the quality of your life? Let's take the journey together to find understanding, clarity and relief as you gain improvement to the quality of your life.
Welcome to my profile. I’m Pinar, an Integrative Psychotherapist working with children, adults, and couples. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches to offer tailored, effective support for whatever you may be facing—whether it’s anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, low mood, or a sense of feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
Therapy with me is a collaborative process. Together, we explore the patterns influencing your emotional world, helping you gain clarity, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward greater confidence and wellbeing. I offer a calm, confidential, and non-judgemental space.
Welcome to my profile. I’m Pinar, an Integrative Psychotherapist working with children, adults, and couples. I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches to offer tailored, effective support for whatever you may be facing—whether it’s anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, low mood, or a sense of feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
Therapy with me is a collaborative process. Together, we explore the patterns influencing your emotional world, helping you gain clarity, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward greater confidence and wellbeing. I offer a calm, confidential, and non-judgemental space.
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I specialize in adult psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy for parents and their infants, children and adolescents, and Floortime for children with special needs.
You want to grow and thrive, but somehow you feel thwarted and the journey is frustrating and lonely. I respect your subjective experience, attempt to understand you in context and explore with you your various unconscious dynamics that are shaped by biological, social and psychological forces that impact your development and your experience about yourself and the others, as well as your coping skills that are known and unknown to you, so as for you to re-orient your direction and efforts towards more fruitful ends.
I specialize in adult psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy for parents and their infants, children and adolescents, and Floortime for children with special needs.
You want to grow and thrive, but somehow you feel thwarted and the journey is frustrating and lonely. I respect your subjective experience, attempt to understand you in context and explore with you your various unconscious dynamics that are shaped by biological, social and psychological forces that impact your development and your experience about yourself and the others, as well as your coping skills that are known and unknown to you, so as for you to re-orient your direction and efforts towards more fruitful ends.
I offer a gentle, reflective environment for:
Parents & Babies: Translating the unspoken language of early distress.
A Dedicated Space for Reflection
Whether you are navigating the complexities of your own internal world or seeking to understand the developing mind of your child, therapy offers a rare, dedicated space for reflection. From the unspoken language of infancy to the recurring patterns of adult life, we work to uncover the deeper architecture of the self.
In a world that often demands immediate answers, my practice provides a quiet room for reflection—a steady environment where the human experience can be explored without judgment or haste.
I offer a gentle, reflective environment for:
Parents & Babies: Translating the unspoken language of early distress.
A Dedicated Space for Reflection
Whether you are navigating the complexities of your own internal world or seeking to understand the developing mind of your child, therapy offers a rare, dedicated space for reflection. From the unspoken language of infancy to the recurring patterns of adult life, we work to uncover the deeper architecture of the self.
In a world that often demands immediate answers, my practice provides a quiet room for reflection—a steady environment where the human experience can be explored without judgment or haste.
I work with RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES. So, whether you're: a mother struggling in your relationship with your child or motherhood itself; a couple in crisis; experiencing recurring relationship problems; or still searching for that elusive romantic relationship I’m keen to work with you. I work with both individuals and couples; and I can discuss with you which one of these may be the best fit for you. I find that by exploring your personal history we can often discover the root cause of your challenges so you can begin to enjoy intimacy and connection.
I work with RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES. So, whether you're: a mother struggling in your relationship with your child or motherhood itself; a couple in crisis; experiencing recurring relationship problems; or still searching for that elusive romantic relationship I’m keen to work with you. I work with both individuals and couples; and I can discuss with you which one of these may be the best fit for you. I find that by exploring your personal history we can often discover the root cause of your challenges so you can begin to enjoy intimacy and connection.
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.
Do you often feel overwhelmed?
I specialise in relationship and family dynamics, particularly supporting people who struggle to express their needs, set boundaries or feel confident being themselves in their relationships. You may find yourself putting others first, avoiding difficult conversations, overthinking how others might react or feeling guilty to say NO. Over time, this can leave you feeling disconnect from yourself while trying to keep everyone happy.
I’m a registered BACP Integrative Psychotherapist, which means I draw from and tailor different therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs, experiences and goals.
Do you often feel overwhelmed?
I specialise in relationship and family dynamics, particularly supporting people who struggle to express their needs, set boundaries or feel confident being themselves in their relationships. You may find yourself putting others first, avoiding difficult conversations, overthinking how others might react or feeling guilty to say NO. Over time, this can leave you feeling disconnect from yourself while trying to keep everyone happy.
I’m a registered BACP Integrative Psychotherapist, which means I draw from and tailor different therapeutic approaches to meet your individual needs, experiences and goals.
I work with relational issues including poor communication, lack of trust, parenting, caregiving , life transition, and health issues.
I provide a collaborative, empathic and trauma-informed space to individuals, couples and families to explore how relationships, life events and cultural contexts shape well being.
We will work collaboratively to enable you to recognise your strengths and appreciate your unique and authentic self to enable you to meet and work through the challenges.
I work with relational issues including poor communication, lack of trust, parenting, caregiving , life transition, and health issues.
I provide a collaborative, empathic and trauma-informed space to individuals, couples and families to explore how relationships, life events and cultural contexts shape well being.
We will work collaboratively to enable you to recognise your strengths and appreciate your unique and authentic self to enable you to meet and work through the challenges.
I am a UKCP-accredited systemic psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I trained in the UK at some of the field's most respected institutions, including the Tavistock Centre and the Institute of Family Therapy. I believe in developing a strong collaborative relationship with my clients to maximize their success. My strength-based approach is rooted in Systemic Theory. Empathy and humour play a significant role in my relational style. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families with a variety of social, emotional, behavioural and learning issues.
I am a UKCP-accredited systemic psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I trained in the UK at some of the field's most respected institutions, including the Tavistock Centre and the Institute of Family Therapy. I believe in developing a strong collaborative relationship with my clients to maximize their success. My strength-based approach is rooted in Systemic Theory. Empathy and humour play a significant role in my relational style. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families with a variety of social, emotional, behavioural and learning issues.
When life gets tough having someone who listens and assists you through the difficult feelings and challenges can enable you to understand what is happening and help you to move forward. Whether you have specific goals, or just need a safe space to talk, let’s explore if therapy may be beneficial. People often come to therapy after grappling with their problems or difficulties for a while and often on their own. Relationship problems, traumas or personal dilemmas are very common in today’s busy world. You do not need to suffer in silence. Talking to a trained therapist may be the first important step towards a more meaningful life.
When life gets tough having someone who listens and assists you through the difficult feelings and challenges can enable you to understand what is happening and help you to move forward. Whether you have specific goals, or just need a safe space to talk, let’s explore if therapy may be beneficial. People often come to therapy after grappling with their problems or difficulties for a while and often on their own. Relationship problems, traumas or personal dilemmas are very common in today’s busy world. You do not need to suffer in silence. Talking to a trained therapist may be the first important step towards a more meaningful life.
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.
At Acclaim Behavioural Health, we support parents and carers of children with autism, ADHD and related behavioural needs.
Our evidence-based Parent Coaching is delivered by Danielle McFarland, a BCBA and UK-SBA Registered Behaviour Analyst with more than 10 years of experience. Sessions provide individualised guidance and practical strategies to support behaviour, communication, emotional regulation and everyday routines.
At Acclaim Behavioural Health, we support parents and carers of children with autism, ADHD and related behavioural needs.
Our evidence-based Parent Coaching is delivered by Danielle McFarland, a BCBA and UK-SBA Registered Behaviour Analyst with more than 10 years of experience. Sessions provide individualised guidance and practical strategies to support behaviour, communication, emotional regulation and everyday routines.
Are you a mother lying awake at 3am, re-reading old texts from your adult child and asking yourself, "Where did I miss it?" Perhaps there's been an argument, a growing silence, or a painful estrangement, and you're exhausted from the worrying and trying to fix things that refuse to be fixed. You are not alone, and you are not a failure. I work with mothers navigating guilt, shame, grief, and the identity crisis that can come when children grow into adults with lives of their own. I'm an active partner in your therapy, which means we will explore different possibilities together and look at what is truly within your power to change.
Are you a mother lying awake at 3am, re-reading old texts from your adult child and asking yourself, "Where did I miss it?" Perhaps there's been an argument, a growing silence, or a painful estrangement, and you're exhausted from the worrying and trying to fix things that refuse to be fixed. You are not alone, and you are not a failure. I work with mothers navigating guilt, shame, grief, and the identity crisis that can come when children grow into adults with lives of their own. I'm an active partner in your therapy, which means we will explore different possibilities together and look at what is truly within your power to change.
- A family issue with parenting or managing a relationship with an adult child (Book: 'Raw Facts from Real Parents').
Relationship difficulties usually result in secondary issues. I have vast experience working with Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Domestic and Family Violence, Suicide Prevention, and navigating external family difficulties such as In-Laws and Siblings as well as Estranged Children and Step Children issues.
- A family issue with parenting or managing a relationship with an adult child (Book: 'Raw Facts from Real Parents').
Relationship difficulties usually result in secondary issues. I have vast experience working with Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Domestic and Family Violence, Suicide Prevention, and navigating external family difficulties such as In-Laws and Siblings as well as Estranged Children and Step Children issues.
You are not alone. There are many reasons why people seek counselling such as anxiety, bereavement or relationships and it can be a combination of things that makes someone feel overwhelmed. I work with all age groups, genders and cultures; with individuals, couples and families. Talking can be difficult for anyone so I also offer creative and animal assisted therapies to enable clients to express their feelings and experiences in a less challenging way. I am experienced in different life issues: If you are Deaf I can sign BSL or you might be on the Autistic Spectrum. If appropriate I can also work with clients in a home setting.
You are not alone. There are many reasons why people seek counselling such as anxiety, bereavement or relationships and it can be a combination of things that makes someone feel overwhelmed. I work with all age groups, genders and cultures; with individuals, couples and families. Talking can be difficult for anyone so I also offer creative and animal assisted therapies to enable clients to express their feelings and experiences in a less challenging way. I am experienced in different life issues: If you are Deaf I can sign BSL or you might be on the Autistic Spectrum. If appropriate I can also work with clients in a home setting.
I offer specialist clinical psychology assessment, formulation and treatment to children, adolescents, parents and young adults based in South East London.
I am trained in AMBIT, CBT, DBT approaches, ACT for adolescents, narrative approaches, solution focused approaches, NVR parenting, positive behaviour support and systemic interventions. I am able to offer specialist assessment of ADHD and Autism in children and young people. I can also offer cognitive assessment for children and young people.
I offer specialist clinical psychology assessment, formulation and treatment to children, adolescents, parents and young adults based in South East London.
I am trained in AMBIT, CBT, DBT approaches, ACT for adolescents, narrative approaches, solution focused approaches, NVR parenting, positive behaviour support and systemic interventions. I am able to offer specialist assessment of ADHD and Autism in children and young people. I can also offer cognitive assessment for children and young people.
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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.