Parenting Counselling in Aberdeen

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Susan McQuaker
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Aberdeen AB10
Hello, I am a Psychotherapist, EMDR practitioner, Dramatherapist and Clinical Supervisor. In therapy, participants are supported to use creative expression to set goals, solve problems, express feelings and achieve improved mental health. Together in therapy there will be opportunities to consider how your personal life informs the way you experience the world. My work is influenced by trauma-informed approaches, which allow us to look at ourselves and understand why we may suffer. I am also a qualified secondary school teacher with extensive experience of working with people with trauma, autism, ADHD, anxiety, bereavement and loss.
Hello, I am a Psychotherapist, EMDR practitioner, Dramatherapist and Clinical Supervisor. In therapy, participants are supported to use creative expression to set goals, solve problems, express feelings and achieve improved mental health. Together in therapy there will be opportunities to consider how your personal life informs the way you experience the world. My work is influenced by trauma-informed approaches, which allow us to look at ourselves and understand why we may suffer. I am also a qualified secondary school teacher with extensive experience of working with people with trauma, autism, ADHD, anxiety, bereavement and loss.
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Sanaze Mochki
Counsellor, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Originally from France with Asian parents, I have worked with people from diverse backgrounds, which has deepened my respect for each person’s story and perspective.
As a TA therapist, I offer a supportive and reflective space where you can deepen your self-awareness and insight. Together, we explore the patterns shaped by your past experiences and how they affect your present. Through our collaborative relationship, we foster acceptance and the possibility of making more authentic, conscious and empowering choices.
Originally from France with Asian parents, I have worked with people from diverse backgrounds, which has deepened my respect for each person’s story and perspective.
As a TA therapist, I offer a supportive and reflective space where you can deepen your self-awareness and insight. Together, we explore the patterns shaped by your past experiences and how they affect your present. Through our collaborative relationship, we foster acceptance and the possibility of making more authentic, conscious and empowering choices.
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Joanne Stockwell
Counsellor, MSc, MCOSCA
2 Endorsed
Aberdeen AB10
Hello, I offer a compassionate, collaborative and flexible approach to counselling to help you navigate life's challenges. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck or simply want to understand yourself better, I can help with a range of issues - including depression, anxiety, loss, grief, trauma, childhood experiences, relationship issues, stress and burnout. What you can expect: - a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment; - deep listening with genuine care and empathy; - support tailored to your unique needs; - a partnership that values your autonomy and where your voice leads the way.
Hello, I offer a compassionate, collaborative and flexible approach to counselling to help you navigate life's challenges. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck or simply want to understand yourself better, I can help with a range of issues - including depression, anxiety, loss, grief, trauma, childhood experiences, relationship issues, stress and burnout. What you can expect: - a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment; - deep listening with genuine care and empathy; - support tailored to your unique needs; - a partnership that values your autonomy and where your voice leads the way.
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Hello, Welcome to Aberdeen Reflection Counselling I am Nic, an Accredited Person-Centred & Offshore Counsellor with 17 years of experience. I specialise in working with people who are stressed, depressed, struggling with their anxiety, and understanding anger and work-related issues. I am also an experienced offshore counsellor and understand the stress and strains of the oil industry. I believe counselling works because I too have been through the process and seen the changes in the people I have helped. If you want to know more, go to aberdeenreflectioncounselling.com or drop me an email, I will answer any question you have.
Hello, Welcome to Aberdeen Reflection Counselling I am Nic, an Accredited Person-Centred & Offshore Counsellor with 17 years of experience. I specialise in working with people who are stressed, depressed, struggling with their anxiety, and understanding anger and work-related issues. I am also an experienced offshore counsellor and understand the stress and strains of the oil industry. I believe counselling works because I too have been through the process and seen the changes in the people I have helped. If you want to know more, go to aberdeenreflectioncounselling.com or drop me an email, I will answer any question you have.
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Sanika Mulay
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Aberdeen AB10
Therapy isn’t just for crisis. It's for anyone wanting to level up, reflect deeply, and live more intentionally. Whether you're navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, life transitions, low mood, burnout, or questions around identity, together we’ll explore your inner world with honesty and care, working deeply to uncover meaning, insight, and lasting change.
Therapy isn’t just for crisis. It's for anyone wanting to level up, reflect deeply, and live more intentionally. Whether you're navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, life transitions, low mood, burnout, or questions around identity, together we’ll explore your inner world with honesty and care, working deeply to uncover meaning, insight, and lasting change.
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Jennifer Broadley
Psychotherapist, MHGI
1 Endorsed
Aberdeen AB11
For sure, life can get complicated. Health, finances, relationships, career, family, fitness and unexpected change – more than ever before upsets in these areas can impact our ability to think clearly and move confidently through our day. Clients come to see me when they want fast, effective new outcomes for depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement and relationship re-thinks.
For sure, life can get complicated. Health, finances, relationships, career, family, fitness and unexpected change – more than ever before upsets in these areas can impact our ability to think clearly and move confidently through our day. Clients come to see me when they want fast, effective new outcomes for depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement and relationship re-thinks.
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Gabriela Valecillos
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Aberdeen AB10
Hi, I am Gaby, a person-centred counsellor and Supervisor with nearly 20 years of counselling experience working with people of all ages covering a wide range of issues: a local charity working with people and their families affected by cancer, loss and bereavement; young person’s counselling both in a mental health charity and high schools; and, currently, I am working as a counsellor in an higher educational setting for staff and students.
Hi, I am Gaby, a person-centred counsellor and Supervisor with nearly 20 years of counselling experience working with people of all ages covering a wide range of issues: a local charity working with people and their families affected by cancer, loss and bereavement; young person’s counselling both in a mental health charity and high schools; and, currently, I am working as a counsellor in an higher educational setting for staff and students.
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Agata Robertson
Counsellor, MCOSCA
Aberdeen AB10
We all deserve both psychological and emotional well-being!   Yet, sometimes ‘life’ grinds us down, we often lose our emotional resources and the psychological tools required to live a healthy and empowering lifestyle. As a counsellor and psychotherapist, my focus is to support individuals through distress and times of crisis.  Whatever your individual situation may be, my aim is to provide you with support in identifying any changes that can positively impact your day-to-day living; whether this be the development of specific skills, a greater understanding of yourself or your feelings.
We all deserve both psychological and emotional well-being!   Yet, sometimes ‘life’ grinds us down, we often lose our emotional resources and the psychological tools required to live a healthy and empowering lifestyle. As a counsellor and psychotherapist, my focus is to support individuals through distress and times of crisis.  Whatever your individual situation may be, my aim is to provide you with support in identifying any changes that can positively impact your day-to-day living; whether this be the development of specific skills, a greater understanding of yourself or your feelings.
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Rhona Gough
Counsellor, MBACP
Aberdeen AB15
Life can bring loss, change and many challenges, and it is understandable that at times we might look for support in facing them. I aim to provide a safe confidential space to help you on your journey of self discovery; to enable you to examine your life and make new meaningful choices within it. I offer counselling to adults and young people, meeting face-to-face, by telephone and online, which enables those at a geographic distance to connect with me. I also work for Aberdeen University offering counselling and facilitating psychoeducational workshops to the wider university community.
Life can bring loss, change and many challenges, and it is understandable that at times we might look for support in facing them. I aim to provide a safe confidential space to help you on your journey of self discovery; to enable you to examine your life and make new meaningful choices within it. I offer counselling to adults and young people, meeting face-to-face, by telephone and online, which enables those at a geographic distance to connect with me. I also work for Aberdeen University offering counselling and facilitating psychoeducational workshops to the wider university community.
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Carol-Anne Cowie
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Aberdeen AB10
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or just not sure about your next steps? I have a decade of experience in mental health, and I specialise in helping people to navigate anxiety, trauma, and life challenges. I offer a collaborative and compassionate approach, working with you to understand your experiences and to develop effective coping strategies. I work online offering therapy sessions to clients throughout the UK. I offer a caring, compassionate, and culturally sensitive practice, I know you to be the expert in your life, and I come from a place of curiosity to learn more about your unique experiences.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or just not sure about your next steps? I have a decade of experience in mental health, and I specialise in helping people to navigate anxiety, trauma, and life challenges. I offer a collaborative and compassionate approach, working with you to understand your experiences and to develop effective coping strategies. I work online offering therapy sessions to clients throughout the UK. I offer a caring, compassionate, and culturally sensitive practice, I know you to be the expert in your life, and I come from a place of curiosity to learn more about your unique experiences.
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Dr Gillian Findlay
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Aberdeen AB25
While much of my work is with couples, I also work with siblings, parents and adult children, and people who want to understand why they keep running into the same difficulties in their close relationships.
Perhaps you've drifted apart and can't find your way back, or something has happened that's broken your trust. Maybe you don't know where to start. I'm a Clinical Psychologist based in Scotland, specialising in couples therapy and relationship therapy online across the UK, and I can help you understand what's really going on and find a way forward.
While much of my work is with couples, I also work with siblings, parents and adult children, and people who want to understand why they keep running into the same difficulties in their close relationships.
Perhaps you've drifted apart and can't find your way back, or something has happened that's broken your trust. Maybe you don't know where to start. I'm a Clinical Psychologist based in Scotland, specialising in couples therapy and relationship therapy online across the UK, and I can help you understand what's really going on and find a way forward.
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Emma MacKintosh
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Aberdeen AB15
Hello, I'm Emma - a qualified and registered pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist. At times, life can feel fast-paced, overwhelming, and difficult to manage on your own. Counselling can offer a safe, supportive space to talk openly about what is happening in your life without judgement and to feel heard when things feel overwhelming. Therapy can be flexible and responsive to your needs, supporting you to explore your goals at your own pace, and helping you find a way forward that feels right for you.
Hello, I'm Emma - a qualified and registered pluralistic counsellor and psychotherapist. At times, life can feel fast-paced, overwhelming, and difficult to manage on your own. Counselling can offer a safe, supportive space to talk openly about what is happening in your life without judgement and to feel heard when things feel overwhelming. Therapy can be flexible and responsive to your needs, supporting you to explore your goals at your own pace, and helping you find a way forward that feels right for you.
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Alicja Krol
Counsellor, MBACP
Aberdeen AB10
I also have a strong interest in supporting women with parental challenges, postnatal depression, lone parenting, and the complex emotional experiences that can arise around fertility, sexuality, hormones, perimenopause, and menopause.
As a pluralistic counsellor, I work collaboratively with you. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as CBT, psychodynamic, person-centred and existential therapy. I also work with the understanding that our psychology is embodied which is one of the reasons I place importance on attending to body sensations and lived experience within therapy.
I also have a strong interest in supporting women with parental challenges, postnatal depression, lone parenting, and the complex emotional experiences that can arise around fertility, sexuality, hormones, perimenopause, and menopause.
As a pluralistic counsellor, I work collaboratively with you. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as CBT, psychodynamic, person-centred and existential therapy. I also work with the understanding that our psychology is embodied which is one of the reasons I place importance on attending to body sensations and lived experience within therapy.
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Julia Kohnert
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Hello, My name's Julia. I am a person centred therapist; couselling psychologist, couple’s counsellor and trauma specialist. I trained at the University of East Anglia in 2000 and have worked as a therapist, trainer and supervisor in the UK and overseas. I re-trained at the University of Leiden as a psychologist. For 15 years I was in private practice in the Netherlands and also worked on for a number of international organisations supporting victims of war crimes. Since returning to the UK I have been working as a couple’s couples counsellor with the relationship specialists Relate; at a rape crisis centre and in private practice.
Hello, My name's Julia. I am a person centred therapist; couselling psychologist, couple’s counsellor and trauma specialist. I trained at the University of East Anglia in 2000 and have worked as a therapist, trainer and supervisor in the UK and overseas. I re-trained at the University of Leiden as a psychologist. For 15 years I was in private practice in the Netherlands and also worked on for a number of international organisations supporting victims of war crimes. Since returning to the UK I have been working as a couple’s couples counsellor with the relationship specialists Relate; at a rape crisis centre and in private practice.
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Gautam Bhatia (Koinophobia Therapy)
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Aberdeen AB24
I break down how your relationship (or lack thereof) with your parent, caregiver, partner, and broader society shapes your sense of self-worth, attachment patterns, and outlook toward life.
Sometimes life doesn’t go the way we hoped — breakups, trauma, or repeated struggles can leave us feeling lost. Therapy is a place to make sense of what happened, rediscover your self-worth, and create a life that feels exciting, meaningful, and worth it—especially for your self and the ones you love. During therapy, we will uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, build insights, and explore pathways to your healing and growth. If you feel lost searching for answers with relationship conflict, breakups, feeling different, family conflicts, traumatic experiences, and addictions, Let me assure you, you are not alone.
I break down how your relationship (or lack thereof) with your parent, caregiver, partner, and broader society shapes your sense of self-worth, attachment patterns, and outlook toward life.
Sometimes life doesn’t go the way we hoped — breakups, trauma, or repeated struggles can leave us feeling lost. Therapy is a place to make sense of what happened, rediscover your self-worth, and create a life that feels exciting, meaningful, and worth it—especially for your self and the ones you love. During therapy, we will uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, build insights, and explore pathways to your healing and growth. If you feel lost searching for answers with relationship conflict, breakups, feeling different, family conflicts, traumatic experiences, and addictions, Let me assure you, you are not alone.
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Dr Anna Dako
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aberdeen AB15
A warm welcome. As a trained therapist in somatic psychology, I believe that we are all born with inner resources that we inherit and embody and which are there to support us during hard times. What we often do not inherit are the skills in tapping into those resources. Being able to grow in capacity to help yourself with a gentle help of a practitioner is always a huge step in the right direction. In my practice, I will support you by tapping into your psycho-somatic experiences through reflective expression, widening inner awareness, emotional balancing and creating openness for change. To book a session, visit Dunami CIC website.
A warm welcome. As a trained therapist in somatic psychology, I believe that we are all born with inner resources that we inherit and embody and which are there to support us during hard times. What we often do not inherit are the skills in tapping into those resources. Being able to grow in capacity to help yourself with a gentle help of a practitioner is always a huge step in the right direction. In my practice, I will support you by tapping into your psycho-somatic experiences through reflective expression, widening inner awareness, emotional balancing and creating openness for change. To book a session, visit Dunami CIC website.
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Anna Palmer
Counsellor, MCOSCA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with individuals, relationships & all family dynamics - ‘logical and biological’ - stuck communicating safely through conflict and disconnect. We work together to find a compassionate understanding of the challenges you have, how they are impacting you, and strategies to think, feel and be different in them to feel safe and secure. Knowing how to have confident relationships with those around us is how we thrive and this often means learning new ways to talk, act and self advocate within them. Communication is the lever of connection so we will learn new, different or more ways to do this with yourself and/or others.
I work with individuals, relationships & all family dynamics - ‘logical and biological’ - stuck communicating safely through conflict and disconnect. We work together to find a compassionate understanding of the challenges you have, how they are impacting you, and strategies to think, feel and be different in them to feel safe and secure. Knowing how to have confident relationships with those around us is how we thrive and this often means learning new ways to talk, act and self advocate within them. Communication is the lever of connection so we will learn new, different or more ways to do this with yourself and/or others.
07830 338267 View 07830 338267
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Jacki Knox
Counsellor, DCounsPsych
Online Only
Areas that I work with include depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, menopause, OCD, family breakdown, school refusal, parenting issues, PTSD, panic attacks, relationship and work difficulties.
Are you finding that everyday life is feeling like a battle? Have you lost the joy for things that previously brought you happiness? Or perhaps you feel that your patience and tolerance is not what it used to be. I see everyday, people who are so busy looking after those around them, they forget to look after themselves, but you will never regret prioritising your mental health. I believe that everyone has the power to overcome life's challenges and discover their true potential. In our counselling sessions, I will help you build resilience, improve your emotional wellbeing, and achieve your goals.
Areas that I work with include depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, menopause, OCD, family breakdown, school refusal, parenting issues, PTSD, panic attacks, relationship and work difficulties.
Are you finding that everyday life is feeling like a battle? Have you lost the joy for things that previously brought you happiness? Or perhaps you feel that your patience and tolerance is not what it used to be. I see everyday, people who are so busy looking after those around them, they forget to look after themselves, but you will never regret prioritising your mental health. I believe that everyone has the power to overcome life's challenges and discover their true potential. In our counselling sessions, I will help you build resilience, improve your emotional wellbeing, and achieve your goals.
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Charlene Jany
Psychotherapist, MSc, PNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As an accredited therapist I specialise in fertility & relationship issues for both couples and individuals. You may be feeling something isn't exactly right in your relationship or have a more difficult issue. You could be going through fertility treatment or have just had a fertility diagnosis. Many people think that relationship counselling should be attended when issues hit breaking point and that is simply not the case. I see people at all stages of their relationship and some of the issues I deal with can range from Affairs/betrayals, Family issues, relationship breakdowns & fertility/infertility issues.
As an accredited therapist I specialise in fertility & relationship issues for both couples and individuals. You may be feeling something isn't exactly right in your relationship or have a more difficult issue. You could be going through fertility treatment or have just had a fertility diagnosis. Many people think that relationship counselling should be attended when issues hit breaking point and that is simply not the case. I see people at all stages of their relationship and some of the issues I deal with can range from Affairs/betrayals, Family issues, relationship breakdowns & fertility/infertility issues.
0141 280 7657 View 0141 280 7657
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MAC Counselling & Coaching
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a highly experienced counsellor, my ideal client is someone seeking to navigate life's complexities, often they are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges and crave a safe space to explore emotions and gain clarity on their circumstances. Their primary goals will include improving mental & emotional well-being, building resilience, and developing healthier connections with themselves and others. Ultimately, they want to uncover their inner strengths, restore a sense of balance, and cultivate a more fulfilling life, driven by the desire for personal growth and lasting happiness.
As a highly experienced counsellor, my ideal client is someone seeking to navigate life's complexities, often they are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges and crave a safe space to explore emotions and gain clarity on their circumstances. Their primary goals will include improving mental & emotional well-being, building resilience, and developing healthier connections with themselves and others. Ultimately, they want to uncover their inner strengths, restore a sense of balance, and cultivate a more fulfilling life, driven by the desire for personal growth and lasting happiness.
0141 673 8156 View 0141 673 8156

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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.