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Olivia Hope Counselling (Online)
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Margate CT9  (Online Only)
Relationships, conflicts and family tensions.
Anxiety, stress, past or current trauma, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem can hugely impact our well-being, our sense of safety and our confidence. It can be confusing trying to figure ourselves out, and as for figuring out others? Also challenging. Counselling and Psychotherapy provides a place of safety to explore our inner world, our external circumstances and the relationships we sometimes find so hard to navigate. We will work to develop new insights and tools that foster personal growth and fulfilment in a new and profound way. If you would like to take the next step, do get in touch for a free online consultation
Relationships, conflicts and family tensions.
Anxiety, stress, past or current trauma, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem can hugely impact our well-being, our sense of safety and our confidence. It can be confusing trying to figure ourselves out, and as for figuring out others? Also challenging. Counselling and Psychotherapy provides a place of safety to explore our inner world, our external circumstances and the relationships we sometimes find so hard to navigate. We will work to develop new insights and tools that foster personal growth and fulfilment in a new and profound way. If you would like to take the next step, do get in touch for a free online consultation
01843 260628 View 01843 260628
Photo of Ally Johnstone, BACP, Counsellor
Ally Johnstone
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
I work 1-1 with children, adolescents and adults as a client-lead, humanistic counsellor. I have a particular, special interest in narcissistic relationship recovery and additionally work with many presenting concerns including communication strategies, grief, anxiety, stress, anger management, depression and working through change.
I work 1-1 with children, adolescents and adults as a client-lead, humanistic counsellor. I have a particular, special interest in narcissistic relationship recovery and additionally work with many presenting concerns including communication strategies, grief, anxiety, stress, anger management, depression and working through change.
01843 265583 View 01843 265583

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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.