Photo of Adriana R Talaba, Psychotherapist in PE27, England
Adriana R Talaba
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
I hope you love yourself enough to recognise the things you don’t like about your life and I hope you find the courage to change them.
I hope you love yourself enough to recognise the things you don’t like about your life and I hope you find the courage to change them.
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Photo of Clare Henson, Counsellor in PE27, England
Clare Henson
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Not accepting new clients
I recognise that at some point, life can be unwieldy and confusing. Counselling provides you with the opportunity for your deepest concerns to be heard with care, support and respect, in a confidential, safe environment. As your counsellor, I listen without preconceptions and together we explore insights that emerge from this self reflection. We work towards resolving past pain and addressing present issues, leading to growth in control, confidence and optimism. I will facilitate your personal journey towards flourishing in your situation, and hope for the future.
I recognise that at some point, life can be unwieldy and confusing. Counselling provides you with the opportunity for your deepest concerns to be heard with care, support and respect, in a confidential, safe environment. As your counsellor, I listen without preconceptions and together we explore insights that emerge from this self reflection. We work towards resolving past pain and addressing present issues, leading to growth in control, confidence and optimism. I will facilitate your personal journey towards flourishing in your situation, and hope for the future.
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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.