Family Therapy Counselling in NW8

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Dr Sukbinder Bilkhu
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London NW8  (Online Only)
Together, we find healthy ways to experience these emotions using a variety of therapeutic techniques, such as Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Mentalisation-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Even though you have what might seem like "a good life," you may still feel a deep sense of emptiness and struggle with overwhelming anxiety and difficult emotions. At times, it might be hard to even identify what you're feeling. These challenges could stem from a difficult childhood, particularly in your relationships with your parents or siblings, affecting how you connect with others today. We refer to these experiences as attachment trauma or childhood emotional neglect. However, these patterns don’t have to define your future; healing and change are possible.
Together, we find healthy ways to experience these emotions using a variety of therapeutic techniques, such as Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Mentalisation-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Even though you have what might seem like "a good life," you may still feel a deep sense of emptiness and struggle with overwhelming anxiety and difficult emotions. At times, it might be hard to even identify what you're feeling. These challenges could stem from a difficult childhood, particularly in your relationships with your parents or siblings, affecting how you connect with others today. We refer to these experiences as attachment trauma or childhood emotional neglect. However, these patterns don’t have to define your future; healing and change are possible.
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Cinzia Frederick
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
I’m also trained in Emotionally Focused couple Therapy and Internal Family Systems, both evidence-based modalities.
People consider starting therapy for a variety of challenges. Sometimes you may find yourself repeating patterns from the past, getting stuck in relationships which may not be helpful to you or you might be overwhelmed by feelings of depression or anxiety. I offer an attachment-based psychoanalytic approach to therapy, which has at its core an understanding of the importance of relationships throughout life and how problems and distress in the present may be related to early experiences. Making sense of your feelings and experiences will help you develop your own choices and resources to change your life.
I’m also trained in Emotionally Focused couple Therapy and Internal Family Systems, both evidence-based modalities.
People consider starting therapy for a variety of challenges. Sometimes you may find yourself repeating patterns from the past, getting stuck in relationships which may not be helpful to you or you might be overwhelmed by feelings of depression or anxiety. I offer an attachment-based psychoanalytic approach to therapy, which has at its core an understanding of the importance of relationships throughout life and how problems and distress in the present may be related to early experiences. Making sense of your feelings and experiences will help you develop your own choices and resources to change your life.
020 3835 6444 View 020 3835 6444
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Maria Hernandez
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
I am an experienced psychotherapist specialised in relationship difficulties based in North London (NW8) and Harley St (W1G). With a postgraduate from Oxford University in Family and Couple's Therapy. I offer face to face and online therapy. If you are experiencing relationship difficulties, family problems, online dating disappointments, anxiety or going through a difficult period, please contact me If you'd like to discuss whether counselling could help. I offer face to face and online therapy (or both, if you find this combination works for you) I work both in English and Spanish
I am an experienced psychotherapist specialised in relationship difficulties based in North London (NW8) and Harley St (W1G). With a postgraduate from Oxford University in Family and Couple's Therapy. I offer face to face and online therapy. If you are experiencing relationship difficulties, family problems, online dating disappointments, anxiety or going through a difficult period, please contact me If you'd like to discuss whether counselling could help. I offer face to face and online therapy (or both, if you find this combination works for you) I work both in English and Spanish
020 4538 1041 View 020 4538 1041
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Nomir Ahmed
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
I have helped people experiencing a full range of emotional difficulties and life challenges including relationship difficulties, life stage transitions and family dynamics.
I offer psychological therapy and counselling sessions to clients with a wide range of mental health problems. There is no one-size-fits-all. I believe in creating a safe space for transformational conversations that will help you move forward through the challenges that you are facing. I hold an open mind when asking about what a person requires help with and strive to identify strengths alongside areas they are struggling in. I provide tailored evidence-based psychological interventions which draws from cognitive behavioural therapy, attachment theory and systemic practice to help you find your own ‘fit’.
I have helped people experiencing a full range of emotional difficulties and life challenges including relationship difficulties, life stage transitions and family dynamics.
I offer psychological therapy and counselling sessions to clients with a wide range of mental health problems. There is no one-size-fits-all. I believe in creating a safe space for transformational conversations that will help you move forward through the challenges that you are facing. I hold an open mind when asking about what a person requires help with and strive to identify strengths alongside areas they are struggling in. I provide tailored evidence-based psychological interventions which draws from cognitive behavioural therapy, attachment theory and systemic practice to help you find your own ‘fit’.
020 3870 2497 View 020 3870 2497
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Roni Greenberger
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
I am an integrative psychotherapist, counsellor and drama therapist. I work with adolescents and adults, and have done so for over 15 years. This ranges from schools, health care settings, ranging from Norwood Children & Family Centres, Shaftsbury High School (special needs) and within the NHS at The Kingswood Centre. In addition, during the last 5 years,​ I have developed my private practice in which I have worked with clients with a wide variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, low self– confidence, low self–esteem, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, sexuality and self– harm.
I am an integrative psychotherapist, counsellor and drama therapist. I work with adolescents and adults, and have done so for over 15 years. This ranges from schools, health care settings, ranging from Norwood Children & Family Centres, Shaftsbury High School (special needs) and within the NHS at The Kingswood Centre. In addition, during the last 5 years,​ I have developed my private practice in which I have worked with clients with a wide variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, low self– confidence, low self–esteem, loss and bereavement, relationship difficulties, sexuality and self– harm.
020 3984 8972 View 020 3984 8972
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Louise Styles
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I can help with relationship issues including romantic, platonic, family and work colleagues; I can advise upon sexual difficulties, exploring sexuality, alternative relationships, kink, shame, jealousy, controlling behaviour, codependency; and I can help clients to process and reframe their own negative core beliefs and change unhelpful coping strategies.
Clients come to me when they are experiencing distress in their relationships, with their sex lives or within themselves. Whether they are seeking help in processing a string of messy break-ups, exploring alternative relationship such as polyamory or intimacy styles such as kink and BDSM, dealing with cheating, shame, guilt or regret, or suffering from low self-esteem and feeling stuck. I listen, reflect, and support my clients with identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns. Nothing is taboo or too shocking to bring to me. Also experienced in delivering workshops and seminars to groups, media and educational settings.
I can help with relationship issues including romantic, platonic, family and work colleagues; I can advise upon sexual difficulties, exploring sexuality, alternative relationships, kink, shame, jealousy, controlling behaviour, codependency; and I can help clients to process and reframe their own negative core beliefs and change unhelpful coping strategies.
Clients come to me when they are experiencing distress in their relationships, with their sex lives or within themselves. Whether they are seeking help in processing a string of messy break-ups, exploring alternative relationship such as polyamory or intimacy styles such as kink and BDSM, dealing with cheating, shame, guilt or regret, or suffering from low self-esteem and feeling stuck. I listen, reflect, and support my clients with identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviour patterns. Nothing is taboo or too shocking to bring to me. Also experienced in delivering workshops and seminars to groups, media and educational settings.
01489 357115 View 01489 357115
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Andreas Lind
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
I am a psychotherapist accredited UKCP experienced at treating emotional and psychological issues. Until 2021 I divided my time between private practice and the NHS, where I was Principal Psychotherapist for a large NHS Trust. Now in full time private practice I have extensive experience of assessing and treating people from a variety of backgrounds whose problems range from severe and complex to more easily treatable problems including: Self-esteem, personal development, depression, anxiety, addictions, self-harm, personality problems and family and relationship concerns.
I am a psychotherapist accredited UKCP experienced at treating emotional and psychological issues. Until 2021 I divided my time between private practice and the NHS, where I was Principal Psychotherapist for a large NHS Trust. Now in full time private practice I have extensive experience of assessing and treating people from a variety of backgrounds whose problems range from severe and complex to more easily treatable problems including: Self-esteem, personal development, depression, anxiety, addictions, self-harm, personality problems and family and relationship concerns.
020 3053 9827 View 020 3053 9827
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Denise Reeves
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Hello there, you may be looking for support in working through a difficult period of your life, perhaps relationships are causing you anxiety or you find yourself in problematic reoccurring situations. Do you suffer from a sense of sadness, or any form of addiction. Childhood trauma related issues, family dynamics, loss, grief or noticing the unmanageability of parts of your life. As a qualified integrative psychotherapist, counsellor, art psychotherapist & mentor, I have trained in EMDR 1, 2 & 3. I offer a confidential space for us to explore & support your needs at your speed. You may feel unworthy, we are looking to reframe that.
Hello there, you may be looking for support in working through a difficult period of your life, perhaps relationships are causing you anxiety or you find yourself in problematic reoccurring situations. Do you suffer from a sense of sadness, or any form of addiction. Childhood trauma related issues, family dynamics, loss, grief or noticing the unmanageability of parts of your life. As a qualified integrative psychotherapist, counsellor, art psychotherapist & mentor, I have trained in EMDR 1, 2 & 3. I offer a confidential space for us to explore & support your needs at your speed. You may feel unworthy, we are looking to reframe that.
020 3095 7356 View 020 3095 7356
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Dr Katie Yon
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London NW8  (Online Only)
I am a Clinical Psychologist specialising in working with individuals and couples presenting with sexual and relationship difficulties. I have a background of working in NHS Sexual Health services, and am experienced in supporting people presenting with pain during sex, vaginismus, vulvodynia, low desire, concerns about libido, difficulties related to orgasm, unreliable erections, and anxiety about sex and relationships. The psychological therapy I provide is evidence-based and draws on a variety of approaches including CBT, CFT, Systemic Family Therapy, Sex Therapy techniques and Psychodynamically-informed Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist specialising in working with individuals and couples presenting with sexual and relationship difficulties. I have a background of working in NHS Sexual Health services, and am experienced in supporting people presenting with pain during sex, vaginismus, vulvodynia, low desire, concerns about libido, difficulties related to orgasm, unreliable erections, and anxiety about sex and relationships. The psychological therapy I provide is evidence-based and draws on a variety of approaches including CBT, CFT, Systemic Family Therapy, Sex Therapy techniques and Psychodynamically-informed Therapy.
020 4538 1487 View 020 4538 1487
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Nelly Lukava
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a fully qualified integrative therapist, which means I am equipped with the wealth of different approaches (Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, Counselling, Emotional Freedom Technique, NLP, Systemic Family Constellations Therapy etc.
Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you have a need to prove to others that you are good enough? Do you depend on the opinions of other people? Do you have repetitive scenarios in your relationships? Are you fed up with your old habits? Whatever challenges you have it is very important to understand that we are all learning and nobody is perfect, otherwise we would not be here on the planet Earth. I invite you to explore and release what is on the way to the real You, what is holding you back. Imagine what it would feel like to have a true freedom in your life. What would it look like? What would it sound like?
I am a fully qualified integrative therapist, which means I am equipped with the wealth of different approaches (Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, Counselling, Emotional Freedom Technique, NLP, Systemic Family Constellations Therapy etc.
Do you feel stuck in your life? Do you have a need to prove to others that you are good enough? Do you depend on the opinions of other people? Do you have repetitive scenarios in your relationships? Are you fed up with your old habits? Whatever challenges you have it is very important to understand that we are all learning and nobody is perfect, otherwise we would not be here on the planet Earth. I invite you to explore and release what is on the way to the real You, what is holding you back. Imagine what it would feel like to have a true freedom in your life. What would it look like? What would it sound like?
020 3322 9025 View 020 3322 9025
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Harriet Wills
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
I employ different modalities of therapy including: psychodynamic individual, couples, family, or group therapy, and offer a short course of treatment or work in a longer term open-ended manner.
Taking the first step by asking for help is a significant and courageous moment. I am an experienced qualified psychotherapist, for almost a decade I have conducted psychotherapy groups and offered psychodynamic therapy to individuals within the NHS. I am a registered BACP psychotherapist, a group work practitioner and an Associate Member of the Institute of Group Analysis.
I employ different modalities of therapy including: psychodynamic individual, couples, family, or group therapy, and offer a short course of treatment or work in a longer term open-ended manner.
Taking the first step by asking for help is a significant and courageous moment. I am an experienced qualified psychotherapist, for almost a decade I have conducted psychotherapy groups and offered psychodynamic therapy to individuals within the NHS. I am a registered BACP psychotherapist, a group work practitioner and an Associate Member of the Institute of Group Analysis.
020 8154 5649 View 020 8154 5649
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Christina Johnson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MHGI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you currently impacted by anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, ADHD, phobia, addiction, overeating, grief , or anger ? Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, hopeless or living in fear and anxiety ? Are you struggling to deal with family members or work colleagues ? Would you like support with life transitions, career choices or relationship issues ? Are you a new or expectant parent and seeking support ? (www.marvellousmammas.co.uk)
Are you currently impacted by anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, ADHD, phobia, addiction, overeating, grief , or anger ? Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, hopeless or living in fear and anxiety ? Are you struggling to deal with family members or work colleagues ? Would you like support with life transitions, career choices or relationship issues ? Are you a new or expectant parent and seeking support ? (www.marvellousmammas.co.uk)
020 3856 4075 View 020 3856 4075
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Wendy Sage
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
I offer a safe, confidential & non judgemental environment in which to explore & discuss personal & professional concerns, recognise & develop your own resilience & open up to possibilities & opportunities individually or together as a couple. Relationships are difficult, counselling can help you to better understand yourself & others, to manage stress, to expand limiting beliefs & goals & to cultivate new pathways to build skilful communication. We work towards strengthening your ability to face challenges, create self awareness & best potential to bring results for caring and compassionate relationships for yourself & others.
I offer a safe, confidential & non judgemental environment in which to explore & discuss personal & professional concerns, recognise & develop your own resilience & open up to possibilities & opportunities individually or together as a couple. Relationships are difficult, counselling can help you to better understand yourself & others, to manage stress, to expand limiting beliefs & goals & to cultivate new pathways to build skilful communication. We work towards strengthening your ability to face challenges, create self awareness & best potential to bring results for caring and compassionate relationships for yourself & others.
020 3872 2463 View 020 3872 2463
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Randi Levinson
MA
Verified Verified
London NW8  (Online Only)
Long Term Relationships, Marriage, and Intimacy are my areas of passion. I have been in private practice for nearly 16 years. Those of us who are in relationships understand the complexities and hardships that come along with trying to maintain love, closeness and intimacy.
Long Term Relationships, Marriage, and Intimacy are my areas of passion. I have been in private practice for nearly 16 years. Those of us who are in relationships understand the complexities and hardships that come along with trying to maintain love, closeness and intimacy.
020 3476 9614 View 020 3476 9614
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Anduena Ahmetaj
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Passionate about helping individuals overcome trauma and achieve their full potential, I am a bilingual counsellor delivering therapy in the English and Albanian language, with extensive experience in the field of mental health. I possess a unique blend of expertise that enables me to provide holistic support to my clients. Over the past few years, I have worked with diverse populations, providing evidence-based counselling and therapeutic interventions. Whether it’s overcoming traumas, managing stress, or improving one’s mental health and well-being, I am dedicated to working collaboratively to achieve those goals.
Passionate about helping individuals overcome trauma and achieve their full potential, I am a bilingual counsellor delivering therapy in the English and Albanian language, with extensive experience in the field of mental health. I possess a unique blend of expertise that enables me to provide holistic support to my clients. Over the past few years, I have worked with diverse populations, providing evidence-based counselling and therapeutic interventions. Whether it’s overcoming traumas, managing stress, or improving one’s mental health and well-being, I am dedicated to working collaboratively to achieve those goals.
020 4572 0832 View 020 4572 0832
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Dr Maria A. Padilla
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a registered Psychologist with the Health and Care professions Council (HCPC). Over the last decade, I have gained extensive clinical experience whilst working with children, adults, couples, families and groups in the NHS, charity, private sectors and through my own private practice. Due to the unforeseen circumstances, currently I am offering only Skype, Zoom and telephone sessions.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a registered Psychologist with the Health and Care professions Council (HCPC). Over the last decade, I have gained extensive clinical experience whilst working with children, adults, couples, families and groups in the NHS, charity, private sectors and through my own private practice. Due to the unforeseen circumstances, currently I am offering only Skype, Zoom and telephone sessions.
020 4538 0605 View 020 4538 0605
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Rivka Mennesson
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
I'm an experienced Individual and Couple Therapist in both private and public sectors. I’m a Supervisor and occasional Lecturer. I have an MA at the Tavistock and a PGdip at the WPF, Couple Therapy ( I have been working for a marriage Charity for 10 years) and Supervision Certificates. I'm in my 40s and practice in English, Italian and French. I worked in a Mental Health Unit, 20 years ago. I help running a support group for women with PND and I have experience giving workshops on different psychoanalytic subjects.I also work with victims of Narcissistic abuse, Bereavement, Anxiety and Depression and fear of Abandonment
I'm an experienced Individual and Couple Therapist in both private and public sectors. I’m a Supervisor and occasional Lecturer. I have an MA at the Tavistock and a PGdip at the WPF, Couple Therapy ( I have been working for a marriage Charity for 10 years) and Supervision Certificates. I'm in my 40s and practice in English, Italian and French. I worked in a Mental Health Unit, 20 years ago. I help running a support group for women with PND and I have experience giving workshops on different psychoanalytic subjects.I also work with victims of Narcissistic abuse, Bereavement, Anxiety and Depression and fear of Abandonment
020 3962 0581 View 020 3962 0581
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Daniela Bailey
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Finding a therapist that "feels right" can be a daunting prospect at a time when you may already be feeling overwhelmed. I offer a space that is safe and without judgement, where you can start to make sense of your feelings. I am interested in how we relate to each other and what makes us connect as human beings. Working relationally, I take notice of what happens between us as this will reveal something of your relationships with other people. I believe that once we gain a better understanding of our experience and what motivates us, we can make new choices, rather than being driven by old patterns of behaviour.
Finding a therapist that "feels right" can be a daunting prospect at a time when you may already be feeling overwhelmed. I offer a space that is safe and without judgement, where you can start to make sense of your feelings. I am interested in how we relate to each other and what makes us connect as human beings. Working relationally, I take notice of what happens between us as this will reveal something of your relationships with other people. I believe that once we gain a better understanding of our experience and what motivates us, we can make new choices, rather than being driven by old patterns of behaviour.
07427 527492 View 07427 527492
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Mary McGee Jolliffe
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Verified Verified
Would you like to S T O P... Have time to think about where you are. I offer a comfortable space for shared reflection on 'everything that has happened so far...' You are curious about yourself, maybe with an ongoing mild depression, and which you have had to manage alone. We can explore this together, track these feelings back and find the origins in your early relationships. You will come to see that a better life is possible; you will discover your capacity for greater truth in your relationships as well as compassion for yourself which can help release the blocks which are in your way.
Would you like to S T O P... Have time to think about where you are. I offer a comfortable space for shared reflection on 'everything that has happened so far...' You are curious about yourself, maybe with an ongoing mild depression, and which you have had to manage alone. We can explore this together, track these feelings back and find the origins in your early relationships. You will come to see that a better life is possible; you will discover your capacity for greater truth in your relationships as well as compassion for yourself which can help release the blocks which are in your way.
01923 961252 View 01923 961252
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Shokoufeh Basset
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
As an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, I provide counselling to adults and couples. I describe myself as an Integrative Clinical Psychotherapist; My experience and training have enabled me to develop expertise in various treatment models which enables me to draw on different approaches and techniques that suit the person you are and the issues that you are presented with. I am trained in Psychodynamic, Existential and Person-Centred therapies. My theoretical approach is predominantly informed by psychoanalytic/psychodynamic therapy, which explores how the unconscious mind influences thoughts and behaviours.
As an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, I provide counselling to adults and couples. I describe myself as an Integrative Clinical Psychotherapist; My experience and training have enabled me to develop expertise in various treatment models which enables me to draw on different approaches and techniques that suit the person you are and the issues that you are presented with. I am trained in Psychodynamic, Existential and Person-Centred therapies. My theoretical approach is predominantly informed by psychoanalytic/psychodynamic therapy, which explores how the unconscious mind influences thoughts and behaviours.
020 7870 3160 View 020 7870 3160
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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.