Family Therapy Counselling in England
Jocelyne Kenny
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Whitstable CT5
Thank you for viewing my profile. If you are struggling to parent your children and think that your children are also struggling with how you are parenting them, chances are that family life is tough. I specialise in helping parents to understand their children’s behaviour. I am particularly knowledgeable in working with anger, tantrums and behaviour which can be difficult or challenging, and have an excellent track record in reducing these. I also provide couples therapy for those who are going through tough times in their relationship, either due to the demands of being parents or for many other reasons.
Thank you for viewing my profile. If you are struggling to parent your children and think that your children are also struggling with how you are parenting them, chances are that family life is tough. I specialise in helping parents to understand their children’s behaviour. I am particularly knowledgeable in working with anger, tantrums and behaviour which can be difficult or challenging, and have an excellent track record in reducing these. I also provide couples therapy for those who are going through tough times in their relationship, either due to the demands of being parents or for many other reasons.
Matthew Gettins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Havant PO9
Hello, my name is Matthew and I’m a counsellor based at Havant Meeting Place - Havant United Reformed Church. I acknowledge counselling is a brave step to take with initially making the enquiry and then having the courage to attend the first session. I have had counselling in my life and being listened to seemed surreal at first. Friends and family had always given their opinions and reassurances, with the best of intentions at heart, yet being really listened to was ground-breaking for me. I aim to ease any anxiety by arranging an appointment as soon as possible so therapy can begin.
Hello, my name is Matthew and I’m a counsellor based at Havant Meeting Place - Havant United Reformed Church. I acknowledge counselling is a brave step to take with initially making the enquiry and then having the courage to attend the first session. I have had counselling in my life and being listened to seemed surreal at first. Friends and family had always given their opinions and reassurances, with the best of intentions at heart, yet being really listened to was ground-breaking for me. I aim to ease any anxiety by arranging an appointment as soon as possible so therapy can begin.
melaniehallowscounselling.co.uk
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Twickenham TW2
I have worked for the past 7 years for a Children's Mental Health Charity with a particular experience in supporting parents with issues impacting on their parenting and family relationships including separation and divorce, bereavement, domestic abuse, anxiety and depression and low self-esteem. Parents who have engaged in counselling have reported an improvement in their confidence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing which has impacted on their family relationships. During the Pandemic I have supported many clients through my private practise with issues related to home-working and subsequent anxiety and depression.
I have worked for the past 7 years for a Children's Mental Health Charity with a particular experience in supporting parents with issues impacting on their parenting and family relationships including separation and divorce, bereavement, domestic abuse, anxiety and depression and low self-esteem. Parents who have engaged in counselling have reported an improvement in their confidence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing which has impacted on their family relationships. During the Pandemic I have supported many clients through my private practise with issues related to home-working and subsequent anxiety and depression.
Cath Davis
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bleadon BS24
Change, and uncertainty are part of our lives. You may have reached a crossroads in your life and are not sure which path to take? Maybe you have an important decision to make and need some help exploring it. Perhaps you find yourself pushing people away in relationships, or feel stuck and have been putting things off? You may have a feeling of loss or have experienced loss and are unsure how to deal with it. Do you feel alone with your struggles, and in need of support and reassurance? Feeling unsure about reaching out to friends, family or colleagues is very common.
Change, and uncertainty are part of our lives. You may have reached a crossroads in your life and are not sure which path to take? Maybe you have an important decision to make and need some help exploring it. Perhaps you find yourself pushing people away in relationships, or feel stuck and have been putting things off? You may have a feeling of loss or have experienced loss and are unsure how to deal with it. Do you feel alone with your struggles, and in need of support and reassurance? Feeling unsure about reaching out to friends, family or colleagues is very common.
Sian Elizabeth Tiebout
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Warrington WA1
I can work with a broad range of issues such as depression, bereavement, relationship/family problems, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and panic disorders.
Small steps lead to big changes, let’s take the first step together. Are you ready to be heard? I am a warm, empathic, and non-judgemental person offering a genuine and accepting relationship in a confidential, safe space where you are free to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
I can work with a broad range of issues such as depression, bereavement, relationship/family problems, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and panic disorders.
Small steps lead to big changes, let’s take the first step together. Are you ready to be heard? I am a warm, empathic, and non-judgemental person offering a genuine and accepting relationship in a confidential, safe space where you are free to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Anna Palin-Swift
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Warrington WA3
I am an experienced integrative Psychotherapist working face to face and online. I have experience helping couples and individuals with Relationship support, whether that is support following an affair, help with communication or arguments or wider family situations. I also support individuals with issues like anxiety and self esteem. You may find it difficult to understand just what your problems are – you just know you feel awful and your life is not happy. Talking to a professionally trained & experienced counsellor or therapist really does allow you to explore these difficult areas and, together, draw up a workable action plan.
I am an experienced integrative Psychotherapist working face to face and online. I have experience helping couples and individuals with Relationship support, whether that is support following an affair, help with communication or arguments or wider family situations. I also support individuals with issues like anxiety and self esteem. You may find it difficult to understand just what your problems are – you just know you feel awful and your life is not happy. Talking to a professionally trained & experienced counsellor or therapist really does allow you to explore these difficult areas and, together, draw up a workable action plan.
Deborah Louise Creed
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS6
Deborah Creed is a UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) and AFT (Association of Family Therapy) accredited systemic psychotherapist with over ten years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
She has a wealth of experience working with problems such as anxiety, behaviour, eating disorders, sleep, social anxiety, bullying, or school-related problems. Deborah has worked with many clients affected by separation, divorce, trauma, or couples wanting to reconnect. Deborah offers a bespoke service to meet the needs of the client. This is a private practice. It is a highly successful and discreet place to talk
Deborah Creed is a UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) and AFT (Association of Family Therapy) accredited systemic psychotherapist with over ten years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
She has a wealth of experience working with problems such as anxiety, behaviour, eating disorders, sleep, social anxiety, bullying, or school-related problems. Deborah has worked with many clients affected by separation, divorce, trauma, or couples wanting to reconnect. Deborah offers a bespoke service to meet the needs of the client. This is a private practice. It is a highly successful and discreet place to talk
Elizabeth Sanders
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Balsall Common CV7
Many clients comment on the value of having an hour once a week or fortnight to talk openly about their issues, being free to say whatever they wish and express any emotions without fear of offending or having opinions expressed by family members or well-meaning friends.
Hello and thank you for looking at my profile. My name is Liz and I run a small counselling practice covering Warwickshire and the West Midlands. I offer a calm, safe, reassuring presence to work with you to make sense of difficulties in your life and move towards a more positive future. We cannot change what happens to us, but we can change how we respond. Counselling can help with a wide range of issues such as bereavement, loss of purpose or identity, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, ill health, low self-worth or self-esteem, relationship challenges or a sense of something missing in life.
Many clients comment on the value of having an hour once a week or fortnight to talk openly about their issues, being free to say whatever they wish and express any emotions without fear of offending or having opinions expressed by family members or well-meaning friends.
Hello and thank you for looking at my profile. My name is Liz and I run a small counselling practice covering Warwickshire and the West Midlands. I offer a calm, safe, reassuring presence to work with you to make sense of difficulties in your life and move towards a more positive future. We cannot change what happens to us, but we can change how we respond. Counselling can help with a wide range of issues such as bereavement, loss of purpose or identity, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, ill health, low self-worth or self-esteem, relationship challenges or a sense of something missing in life.
London Clinic Of Hypnotherapy
Not Verified Not Verified
London W1F
‘Best Hypnotherapist for the whole family' Evening Standard
‘Best Hypnotherapist for the whole family' Evening Standard
Emma Parfett-Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SE15
I have many years experience working in the field of domestic abuse, family issues, and working interculturally.
We live in a fast paced sometimes confusing world, we all at times need a place to slow down and make sense of it all especially when we find ourselves in moments of crisis or transition. Perhaps you’ve found yourself wanting to make changes or questioning who you are and what you want but you’ve found yourself unable to know where to start.Counselling offers that opportunity, An opportunity to focus on you and hopefully give you some clarity and sense of self.
I have many years experience working in the field of domestic abuse, family issues, and working interculturally.
We live in a fast paced sometimes confusing world, we all at times need a place to slow down and make sense of it all especially when we find ourselves in moments of crisis or transition. Perhaps you’ve found yourself wanting to make changes or questioning who you are and what you want but you’ve found yourself unable to know where to start.Counselling offers that opportunity, An opportunity to focus on you and hopefully give you some clarity and sense of self.
Julie Ingram
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cheltenham GL50
Hello, and welcome to my page. I have been qualified as a psychotherapist and supervisor for over 18 years, with previous experience in mental health and Social Work Management. I work with adults, children, adolescents and have expertise in working with family issues. I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma. I provide a welcoming, safe space (indoors or out doors) which provides a relationship based approach to working together.
Hello, and welcome to my page. I have been qualified as a psychotherapist and supervisor for over 18 years, with previous experience in mental health and Social Work Management. I work with adults, children, adolescents and have expertise in working with family issues. I can help with a wide range of matters including: anxiety and depression, self esteem, family difficulties, relationship issues, Childhood abuse, Childhood neglect, Life threatening events, eating disorders, self harm, suicide and trauma. I provide a welcoming, safe space (indoors or out doors) which provides a relationship based approach to working together.
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Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Wolverhampton WV6
Welcome to my profile. I am fortunate to have worked across a range of contexts as well as extensive experience with a numerous clients. As a consultant family and systemic psychotherapist with 25 years experience I specialise in parental alienation, reunification, complex trauma and ptsd, couple therapy, family therapy, eating disorders, child and adult mental health, relationship difficulties, addiction including porn, sex and betrayal. I provide therapy for child to parental violence and repair family systems. Alongside working with courts, solicitors, social care, individual clients I also provide coaching and supervision.
Welcome to my profile. I am fortunate to have worked across a range of contexts as well as extensive experience with a numerous clients. As a consultant family and systemic psychotherapist with 25 years experience I specialise in parental alienation, reunification, complex trauma and ptsd, couple therapy, family therapy, eating disorders, child and adult mental health, relationship difficulties, addiction including porn, sex and betrayal. I provide therapy for child to parental violence and repair family systems. Alongside working with courts, solicitors, social care, individual clients I also provide coaching and supervision.
Katia Volodina
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SE1
Life is full of adversity, which at times prove too overwhelming or painful for our coping mechanisms. In addition, the trauma may be too intimate to share with friends or family members. This is the point when therapy can prove to be of valid help. Therapy can also support you through life transition and help you to process a significant life event. It offers a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to talk through and explore past experiences that influences the way we are today. It can help in prioritising what really matters, unblocks creativity and provides tools to turn crises into opportunities.
Life is full of adversity, which at times prove too overwhelming or painful for our coping mechanisms. In addition, the trauma may be too intimate to share with friends or family members. This is the point when therapy can prove to be of valid help. Therapy can also support you through life transition and help you to process a significant life event. It offers a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to talk through and explore past experiences that influences the way we are today. It can help in prioritising what really matters, unblocks creativity and provides tools to turn crises into opportunities.
Daria Modina
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London N2
I have experience working in a number of organisations and charities as well as in private practice providing psychotherapy and counselling in areas such as Trauma and adverse life experiences, Bereavement, Stress and anxiety, Depression, Relationship and family issues, and low self-esteem.
I am a qualified passionate NCS-accredited counsellor and trauma therapist. In a confidential space, we will be exploring your situation, issues that hold you back from a life you want to live and what drives you in your decision-making. I practice an evidence-based trauma-informed approach. Your story is important and deserves to be heard, validated and understood. I pay attention to the connection between a traumatic event (or series of events) and how that may impact your mental, emotional, behavioural and spiritual well-being now.
I have experience working in a number of organisations and charities as well as in private practice providing psychotherapy and counselling in areas such as Trauma and adverse life experiences, Bereavement, Stress and anxiety, Depression, Relationship and family issues, and low self-esteem.
I am a qualified passionate NCS-accredited counsellor and trauma therapist. In a confidential space, we will be exploring your situation, issues that hold you back from a life you want to live and what drives you in your decision-making. I practice an evidence-based trauma-informed approach. Your story is important and deserves to be heard, validated and understood. I pay attention to the connection between a traumatic event (or series of events) and how that may impact your mental, emotional, behavioural and spiritual well-being now.
Shaunagh Parkes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Runcorn WA7 (Online Only)
As an Integrative Therapist I work within a number of different modalities, such as person centred, CBT, psychodynamic, solution focused, family systems and transactional analysis theories.
Welcome! My name is Shaunagh and I am an experienced Integrative Therapist based in Cheshire. I have worked as a counsellor within primary care settings, employment assistance programmes and private practice. I have also spent 2 years as a volunteer counsellor for local charities. As a result I have had the privilege of gaining experience in a variety and severity of mental health complaints. I have the most experience working with anxiety, relationship issues, grief/loss and LGBTQ+ issues. I also have experience working with depression/low mood, trauma, family conflict, life transitions, self-harm, self-esteem and stress.
As an Integrative Therapist I work within a number of different modalities, such as person centred, CBT, psychodynamic, solution focused, family systems and transactional analysis theories.
Welcome! My name is Shaunagh and I am an experienced Integrative Therapist based in Cheshire. I have worked as a counsellor within primary care settings, employment assistance programmes and private practice. I have also spent 2 years as a volunteer counsellor for local charities. As a result I have had the privilege of gaining experience in a variety and severity of mental health complaints. I have the most experience working with anxiety, relationship issues, grief/loss and LGBTQ+ issues. I also have experience working with depression/low mood, trauma, family conflict, life transitions, self-harm, self-esteem and stress.
Holly McCulloch
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified Verified
Canterbury CT1
Hello! I support adults, children and young people to better understand themselves using a mixture of talking and creative therapy. Perhaps you struggle a lot with family conflict or an inner conflict where you are your worst critic. Maybe you or your child has had a recent ADHD or Autism diagnosis and you want some time and space to understand yourself better. You may want to improve your relationship with yourself and others or you're looking for support to unblock your creativity. Most importantly, you're looking to live a more playful, engaged and meaningful life.
Hello! I support adults, children and young people to better understand themselves using a mixture of talking and creative therapy. Perhaps you struggle a lot with family conflict or an inner conflict where you are your worst critic. Maybe you or your child has had a recent ADHD or Autism diagnosis and you want some time and space to understand yourself better. You may want to improve your relationship with yourself and others or you're looking for support to unblock your creativity. Most importantly, you're looking to live a more playful, engaged and meaningful life.
Kat Lucy King
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
London E17
The range I use includes attachment theory, Internal family systems, transactional analysis, gestalt and mentalization.
You do not have to be a ‘creative person’ or ‘good at art’ in order to benefit from art psychotherapy. The use of creativity is broad and non-prescriptive- by this, I mean that your favourite song, an existing image or everyday object can all be used, they can help process a memory or become a metaphor that helps aid exploration. There is no ‘correct’ way to create within art therapy, and subsequently no way to do it ‘wrong’. Insight can be gained in the most unlikely places.
The range I use includes attachment theory, Internal family systems, transactional analysis, gestalt and mentalization.
You do not have to be a ‘creative person’ or ‘good at art’ in order to benefit from art psychotherapy. The use of creativity is broad and non-prescriptive- by this, I mean that your favourite song, an existing image or everyday object can all be used, they can help process a memory or become a metaphor that helps aid exploration. There is no ‘correct’ way to create within art therapy, and subsequently no way to do it ‘wrong’. Insight can be gained in the most unlikely places.
GreenShed Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Sittingbourne ME10
It takes tremendous strength and courage to reach out and finally say - something's not working. It can be easy to put aside our doubts, worries, traumas and behaviours, and let our busy lives take the lead. Yet as you know, these feelings don't just disappear, and one day something builds up within us that makes us say - 'ENOUGH, I need to deal with this.' Naturally, our first step is to reach out to friends, family, or colleagues, and although we respect their opinions, do we truly allow ourselves to be vulnerable within these relationships?
It takes tremendous strength and courage to reach out and finally say - something's not working. It can be easy to put aside our doubts, worries, traumas and behaviours, and let our busy lives take the lead. Yet as you know, these feelings don't just disappear, and one day something builds up within us that makes us say - 'ENOUGH, I need to deal with this.' Naturally, our first step is to reach out to friends, family, or colleagues, and although we respect their opinions, do we truly allow ourselves to be vulnerable within these relationships?
Deborah Pennington
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Shrewsbury SY3
I’m an experienced and qualified Person-Centred Counsellor / Psychotherapist. As your counsellor I offer a safe, respectful space for you, where you can explore personal issues and emotions, within a gentle and warm approach. It may be that you are feeling anxious or stressed and would like to explore these in order to move towards a feeling of emotional well being. Perhaps you might want to talk about difficulties at work, with family, personal relationships or sexual difficulties. Counselling can support you to find the resilience to work through these with courage and to find coping methods.
I’m an experienced and qualified Person-Centred Counsellor / Psychotherapist. As your counsellor I offer a safe, respectful space for you, where you can explore personal issues and emotions, within a gentle and warm approach. It may be that you are feeling anxious or stressed and would like to explore these in order to move towards a feeling of emotional well being. Perhaps you might want to talk about difficulties at work, with family, personal relationships or sexual difficulties. Counselling can support you to find the resilience to work through these with courage and to find coping methods.
Anita Sommers
Counsellor, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB1 (Online Only)
I am a Systemic Psychotherapist with extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families in a variety of settings. I hold a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood College (Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A) and am currently UKCP Registered. Before starting my private practice, I was employed for six years as a Specialist Clinician for Children’s Social Care by the Cambridgeshire County Council. Prior to this, I ran an outpatient program for individuals struggling with an eating disorder and their families. I work with individuals, couples and families,
I am a Systemic Psychotherapist with extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families in a variety of settings. I hold a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood College (Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A) and am currently UKCP Registered. Before starting my private practice, I was employed for six years as a Specialist Clinician for Children’s Social Care by the Cambridgeshire County Council. Prior to this, I ran an outpatient program for individuals struggling with an eating disorder and their families. I work with individuals, couples and families,
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.