Parenting Counselling in Wickford

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Bryanna Melody Martin
Counsellor, MBACP
Wickford SS12
Hello, I would love to be able to help if I can. I provide a caring, safe space to allow clients to explore issues that may be preventing them leading a fulfilling life. I have been a qualified Counsellor for 18 years. I have worked with individuals, couples and groups on a wide range of issues including, bereavement, anxiety, all forms of abuse, relationship issues, low self esteem, burn out, marriage difficulties, family issues, and many more.
Hello, I would love to be able to help if I can. I provide a caring, safe space to allow clients to explore issues that may be preventing them leading a fulfilling life. I have been a qualified Counsellor for 18 years. I have worked with individuals, couples and groups on a wide range of issues including, bereavement, anxiety, all forms of abuse, relationship issues, low self esteem, burn out, marriage difficulties, family issues, and many more.
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Nora Ann McCarthy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Wickford SS11
As a qualified and experienced Counsellor & Supervisor, I have worked with many people from all different backgrounds, Charities, Schools, Colleges, Hospitals, Hospices, Care Homes. I've witnessed people find new hope and make positive changes through their counselling process. I believe offering a confidential and non-judgmental space can help someone explore their attachment/relational/emotional difficulties, bereavement, trauma to help gain a secure sense of self. I work in a Person Centred, Humanistic approach with Psychodynamic and Transactional Analysis creative interventions to aid exploratory understanding of self.
As a qualified and experienced Counsellor & Supervisor, I have worked with many people from all different backgrounds, Charities, Schools, Colleges, Hospitals, Hospices, Care Homes. I've witnessed people find new hope and make positive changes through their counselling process. I believe offering a confidential and non-judgmental space can help someone explore their attachment/relational/emotional difficulties, bereavement, trauma to help gain a secure sense of self. I work in a Person Centred, Humanistic approach with Psychodynamic and Transactional Analysis creative interventions to aid exploratory understanding of self.
01268 203369 x44 View 01268 203369 x44
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Dr Denise Pauline Stevens
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Wickford SS11
My own experience of therapy inspired me to become a psychotherapist. Through therapy, I gained a deeper understanding of how early experiences can shape our relationships, emotions and sense of self. This journey helped me move beyond patterns that had left me feeling stuck and develop a more fulfilling way of living. As a therapist, I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and work towards meaningful and lasting change. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to move forward, I invite you to get in touch.
My own experience of therapy inspired me to become a psychotherapist. Through therapy, I gained a deeper understanding of how early experiences can shape our relationships, emotions and sense of self. This journey helped me move beyond patterns that had left me feeling stuck and develop a more fulfilling way of living. As a therapist, I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your difficulties, gain insight and work towards meaningful and lasting change. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to move forward, I invite you to get in touch.
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Frances Jones
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have worked with a well renowned mental health charity for over five Years. I offer a confidential, warm, non-judgmental space for adults, couples, and young people to explore and navigate their personal challenges. As humanistic counsellor my approach is centred on fostering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and emotional well-being. By creating a safe, empathetic environment in which you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I place great value on the therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively with you to help you gain insights into your challenges and develop tools to move forward,
I have worked with a well renowned mental health charity for over five Years. I offer a confidential, warm, non-judgmental space for adults, couples, and young people to explore and navigate their personal challenges. As humanistic counsellor my approach is centred on fostering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and emotional well-being. By creating a safe, empathetic environment in which you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I place great value on the therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively with you to help you gain insights into your challenges and develop tools to move forward,
01268 269709 View 01268 269709
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Wisteria Talking Therapy
Counsellor, BACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety and feel misunderstood in your relationships. Do past experiences affect how you manage feelings of emotional distress. Is this impacting your relationships and mental wellbeing. I help clients navigate these feelings working together on the issues that seem most pressing and challenging for them, whilst working together on ways to cope. I help support clients that are in the process of obtaining an ADHD diagnosis to work through feelings, identity and acceptance, as well as people dealing with life stages, grief and loss, relationship issues, stress, anxiety and worry.
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety and feel misunderstood in your relationships. Do past experiences affect how you manage feelings of emotional distress. Is this impacting your relationships and mental wellbeing. I help clients navigate these feelings working together on the issues that seem most pressing and challenging for them, whilst working together on ways to cope. I help support clients that are in the process of obtaining an ADHD diagnosis to work through feelings, identity and acceptance, as well as people dealing with life stages, grief and loss, relationship issues, stress, anxiety and worry.
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B-Identity Counselling Service - Bukola Aina MNCPS
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My name is Oluwabukola Ruth Aina, and I am qualified therapeutic counsellor, an accredited member of National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I believe that being truly heard can be one of the most powerful and healing experiences a person can have. In a world where many people feel the need to hide their struggles, I offers a space where you can be open, honest, and accepted without judgement. Providing a calm and compassionate environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions safely and at your own pace.
My name is Oluwabukola Ruth Aina, and I am qualified therapeutic counsellor, an accredited member of National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I believe that being truly heard can be one of the most powerful and healing experiences a person can have. In a world where many people feel the need to hide their struggles, I offers a space where you can be open, honest, and accepted without judgement. Providing a calm and compassionate environment where you can explore your thoughts and emotions safely and at your own pace.
01702 967907 View 01702 967907
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Billie Clark
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You may appear to be coping on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, stuck or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps certain patterns keep repeating in relationships, work feels harder than it should, or past experiences continue to influence how you think, feel or respond. You might be experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties or a growing sense that something needs to change. You’re looking for clarity, steadiness and a space where you can understand yourself more deeply, rather than just manage day to day.
You may appear to be coping on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, stuck or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps certain patterns keep repeating in relationships, work feels harder than it should, or past experiences continue to influence how you think, feel or respond. You might be experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties or a growing sense that something needs to change. You’re looking for clarity, steadiness and a space where you can understand yourself more deeply, rather than just manage day to day.
01245 823214 View 01245 823214
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Cindy Yeates
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with children, young people and adults. I provide a safe and trusting space to enable my clients to explore what it is that has brought them to counselling. I believe in empowering my clients so they explore their feelings and experiences, to work towards liberating themselves from these restricting and overwhelming feelings in order to live a happier life, with more self worth and confidence.
I work with children, young people and adults. I provide a safe and trusting space to enable my clients to explore what it is that has brought them to counselling. I believe in empowering my clients so they explore their feelings and experiences, to work towards liberating themselves from these restricting and overwhelming feelings in order to live a happier life, with more self worth and confidence.
01245 968137 View 01245 968137
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David Cooper
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
There are times in all our lives when we feel we have lost our way, need some to listen or simply want somebody to help us reach the next step in our journey. Maybe that sounds like you and you're looking for help to take that first step, or simply share your concerns in a safe space and really feel heard. My focus is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customising a treatment plan. My specialities include Relationship+Family Counselling, Anxiety+Depression, Abuse+Narcissism and Grief+Loss
There are times in all our lives when we feel we have lost our way, need some to listen or simply want somebody to help us reach the next step in our journey. Maybe that sounds like you and you're looking for help to take that first step, or simply share your concerns in a safe space and really feel heard. My focus is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customising a treatment plan. My specialities include Relationship+Family Counselling, Anxiety+Depression, Abuse+Narcissism and Grief+Loss
01277 676048 View 01277 676048
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Juliet Bowles - Counselling4Wellness
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you going through difficult times at work or college feeling stressed and overwhelmed with a sense of dread every morning? Maybe you feel anxiety that you cannot live up to expectations or are comparing yourself to others. If you want space to work things though and make sense of it all, I will listen warmly, and support you in finding clarity and personal insight through reflection in our guided conversations. I offer neurodivergence support (with or without diagnosis) recognising the mental challenges it brings; overwhelm, anxiety, low mood, emotional disregulation and social anxiety.
Are you going through difficult times at work or college feeling stressed and overwhelmed with a sense of dread every morning? Maybe you feel anxiety that you cannot live up to expectations or are comparing yourself to others. If you want space to work things though and make sense of it all, I will listen warmly, and support you in finding clarity and personal insight through reflection in our guided conversations. I offer neurodivergence support (with or without diagnosis) recognising the mental challenges it brings; overwhelm, anxiety, low mood, emotional disregulation and social anxiety.
01277 674290 View 01277 674290

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Lorena Dolan-Chandler
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Online Only
Is your relationship struggling? Are you feeling unsettled by a change in your life? Are you stressed? With over 20 years of experience as a Systemic and Family Therapist, I specialise in working with couples and families and offer individual therapy. Life is full of changes, both planned and unexpected. Whether you're transitioning into a new life stage, facing a significant life event like migrating, or dealing with an unforeseen situation, these changes can often lead to anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
Is your relationship struggling? Are you feeling unsettled by a change in your life? Are you stressed? With over 20 years of experience as a Systemic and Family Therapist, I specialise in working with couples and families and offer individual therapy. Life is full of changes, both planned and unexpected. Whether you're transitioning into a new life stage, facing a significant life event like migrating, or dealing with an unforeseen situation, these changes can often lead to anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
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Dr Annette Eneberi
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London SE19
Finding the right psychologist can feel daunting — especially when you're already carrying a lot. I want you to know that whatever has brought you here, you don't have to figure it out alone. I'm Dr. Annette Eneberi, a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director of TAE Psychology, based in South East London. I work with children, young people, adults, couples and families, and I've spent over 14 years helping people navigate some of life's most challenging experiences — from trauma and anxiety to family conflict, loss, and major life transitions. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all model of therapy.
Finding the right psychologist can feel daunting — especially when you're already carrying a lot. I want you to know that whatever has brought you here, you don't have to figure it out alone. I'm Dr. Annette Eneberi, a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director of TAE Psychology, based in South East London. I work with children, young people, adults, couples and families, and I've spent over 14 years helping people navigate some of life's most challenging experiences — from trauma and anxiety to family conflict, loss, and major life transitions. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all model of therapy.
01748 901797 View 01748 901797
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Kay Thomas
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bromley BR1
I'm a trauma informed therapist and I understand what it feels like to struggle with an issue alone. The anxiety, stress and low self-esteem that arise from shouldering a problem by yourself can be isolating and difficult to see a way out of. Silence or avoiding issues can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms and related problems, such as interrupted sleep patterns and insomnia, disordered eating, self harm, and substance misuse. In turn, these impact relationships with those closest to you. We'll work together to identify unhealthy patterns and create a plan for effective, life-enhancing change.
I'm a trauma informed therapist and I understand what it feels like to struggle with an issue alone. The anxiety, stress and low self-esteem that arise from shouldering a problem by yourself can be isolating and difficult to see a way out of. Silence or avoiding issues can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms and related problems, such as interrupted sleep patterns and insomnia, disordered eating, self harm, and substance misuse. In turn, these impact relationships with those closest to you. We'll work together to identify unhealthy patterns and create a plan for effective, life-enhancing change.
020 4572 3157 View 020 4572 3157
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Katharina Lea Schmitt- Eschle
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer integrative child and young people's counselling and therapeutic child and teenage support. All our children and young people sometimes go through phases where not everything is going to plan. There might have been a bereavement, exam stress, bullying or sudden life changes have had an impact on their self esteem. Your might be concerned because your child has recently become angry, anxious, withdrawn, a bit more challenging or has developed difficulties in school. Sometimes they also struggle to find good friends, put themselves at risk or their physical health becomes affected.
I offer integrative child and young people's counselling and therapeutic child and teenage support. All our children and young people sometimes go through phases where not everything is going to plan. There might have been a bereavement, exam stress, bullying or sudden life changes have had an impact on their self esteem. Your might be concerned because your child has recently become angry, anxious, withdrawn, a bit more challenging or has developed difficulties in school. Sometimes they also struggle to find good friends, put themselves at risk or their physical health becomes affected.
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Dr Juspreet Dhanoa
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London W1K
As a Specialist Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience, I am dedicated to providing compassionate therapy services to adults, children and parents seeking specialist support and guidance.
Working in services such as adoption and neonatal services, I am experienced supporting parents with complex needs related to their own as well as their children's needs. This ranges from behavioural and emotional difficulties, exploring significant life transitions such as becoming a parent, parenting experiences, neonatal or birth trauma, loss and grief.
As a Specialist Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience, I am dedicated to providing compassionate therapy services to adults, children and parents seeking specialist support and guidance.
Working in services such as adoption and neonatal services, I am experienced supporting parents with complex needs related to their own as well as their children's needs. This ranges from behavioural and emotional difficulties, exploring significant life transitions such as becoming a parent, parenting experiences, neonatal or birth trauma, loss and grief.
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Louise Gulley
Counsellor, MBACP
Sevenoaks TN13
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.
01883 776035 View 01883 776035
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Caroline's Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
It can be difficult to talk about what is worrying you, and you might not even be able to explain all of your feelings. I provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental and empathetic space for you to explore thoughts, feelings and emotions that make you unique. I believe that you will have your own solutions, so I do not offer advice but will work with you for you to gain an insight into yourself, increasing self-awareness, developing greater inner strength and furthering personal growth and development. This, in turn, supports with anxiety, depression and other issues.
It can be difficult to talk about what is worrying you, and you might not even be able to explain all of your feelings. I provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental and empathetic space for you to explore thoughts, feelings and emotions that make you unique. I believe that you will have your own solutions, so I do not offer advice but will work with you for you to gain an insight into yourself, increasing self-awareness, developing greater inner strength and furthering personal growth and development. This, in turn, supports with anxiety, depression and other issues.
07588 740425 View 07588 740425
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Thomas Greally
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Online Only
Is there conflict around your sex-life, fertility issues, parenting etc?
When relationships experience difficulty, couples can feel unsure what to do. You can feel alone, sad, angry, and overwhelmed. I work to help couples to understand, and to move through the painful issues and road-blocks - toward happier, supportive and fulfilling relating. The relationship and the individuals can move forward strengthened by the experience.
Is there conflict around your sex-life, fertility issues, parenting etc?
When relationships experience difficulty, couples can feel unsure what to do. You can feel alone, sad, angry, and overwhelmed. I work to help couples to understand, and to move through the painful issues and road-blocks - toward happier, supportive and fulfilling relating. The relationship and the individuals can move forward strengthened by the experience.
07957 759456 View 07957 759456
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Alex Grove, iPeak Psychology
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
My work is dedicated to helping individuals understand how their past experiences and unconscious thoughts powerfully shape their present-day emotions, behaviours, and relationship patterns. We are often influenced by feelings and motivations outside of our immediate awareness, which can lead to recurring difficulties, emotional distress, and a sense of being stuck.
My work is dedicated to helping individuals understand how their past experiences and unconscious thoughts powerfully shape their present-day emotions, behaviours, and relationship patterns. We are often influenced by feelings and motivations outside of our immediate awareness, which can lead to recurring difficulties, emotional distress, and a sense of being stuck.
020 3835 5136 View 020 3835 5136
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Shon Grant
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Hockley SS5
Waitlist for new clients
If you are looking at this website, then I would like to be bold and guess that you are thinking about taking a brave step towards seeking help from a therapist? You might feel that you are 'not yourself', maybe you would like to be able to talk about a difficult past or current difficulty but are not sure how? Maybe the relationships in your family feel strained or difficult? Whether you would like support as an individual, couple, family or chosen family I would be privileged to support you in finding your way through the trees to be able to see the whole wood. I look forward to meeting you.
If you are looking at this website, then I would like to be bold and guess that you are thinking about taking a brave step towards seeking help from a therapist? You might feel that you are 'not yourself', maybe you would like to be able to talk about a difficult past or current difficulty but are not sure how? Maybe the relationships in your family feel strained or difficult? Whether you would like support as an individual, couple, family or chosen family I would be privileged to support you in finding your way through the trees to be able to see the whole wood. I look forward to meeting you.
01702 904136 View 01702 904136
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.