Family Therapy Counselling in Cardiff
This can be romantic, friendship, family or work.
Relationship Therapy offers a safe space to talk things over and consider how to bring about change or acceptance in your relationships. This can be a romantic relationship, friendship, family or work. All types of relationships can go through difficult times. I also offer individual sessions during our relationship work.
This can be romantic, friendship, family or work.
Relationship Therapy offers a safe space to talk things over and consider how to bring about change or acceptance in your relationships. This can be a romantic relationship, friendship, family or work. All types of relationships can go through difficult times. I also offer individual sessions during our relationship work.
It’s the influences around you—the relationships, family dynamics, social circles, and even your environment—that shape your experience and well-being.
I believe the influences around you can either promote growth or create patterns of thinking that limit your potential/growth and can hold you back. We will explore how these have shaped your life to uncover the unconscious cycles or patterns you may have created. Together, we can work to understand these and create opportunities for positive change.
It’s the influences around you—the relationships, family dynamics, social circles, and even your environment—that shape your experience and well-being.
I believe the influences around you can either promote growth or create patterns of thinking that limit your potential/growth and can hold you back. We will explore how these have shaped your life to uncover the unconscious cycles or patterns you may have created. Together, we can work to understand these and create opportunities for positive change.
Hi, if you feeling anxious, confused or worried? Struggling to cope or overwhelmed? I will give you a confidential safe space to talk and be heard. I am professional, non-judgmental and empathetic. I work with people with a range of issues including but not limited to, Depression and Anxiety, Suicidal thoughts, Relationships and their issues, sex and sexuality, greater life balance, work related stress and more. Counselling is a talking therapy which gives you a space to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement. I aim to help you feel more in control and empower you to make the changes YOU want to your life!
Hi, if you feeling anxious, confused or worried? Struggling to cope or overwhelmed? I will give you a confidential safe space to talk and be heard. I am professional, non-judgmental and empathetic. I work with people with a range of issues including but not limited to, Depression and Anxiety, Suicidal thoughts, Relationships and their issues, sex and sexuality, greater life balance, work related stress and more. Counselling is a talking therapy which gives you a space to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgement. I aim to help you feel more in control and empower you to make the changes YOU want to your life!
If you to talk freely and feel heard, please keep reading.
Talking openly to an active listener can offer psychological relief, improve clarity, and develop self acceptance.
We spend a lot of time in our own heads, often suppressing difficult thoughts or feeling like we're going round in circles. Speaking aloud can break the pattern.
Therapy almost always concerns the relationship with the self and the stories we tell ourselves. It can increase understanding and confidence.
If you to talk freely and feel heard, please keep reading.
Talking openly to an active listener can offer psychological relief, improve clarity, and develop self acceptance.
We spend a lot of time in our own heads, often suppressing difficult thoughts or feeling like we're going round in circles. Speaking aloud can break the pattern.
Therapy almost always concerns the relationship with the self and the stories we tell ourselves. It can increase understanding and confidence.
My work is pluralistic which means I use tools from different schools of therapy such as Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Hi, a warm welcome. I'm an experienced registered Integrative Relational Psychotherapist and a Training Clinical Sexologist & Relationship Therapist.
I work with individuals & couples on concerns related to intimacy, betrayal, sex & relationship difficulties, self-esteem, trauma, & abuse. I can also help you with mismatched, low desire/libido, vaginismus & genital pain; erection difficulties; premature/delayed ejaculation & orgasm concerns.
I support individuals and couples who have become stuck in shame & disconnection; who feel unseen, unheard and misunderstood. I help people begin to live the lives they want to live again.
My work is pluralistic which means I use tools from different schools of therapy such as Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Hi, a warm welcome. I'm an experienced registered Integrative Relational Psychotherapist and a Training Clinical Sexologist & Relationship Therapist.
I work with individuals & couples on concerns related to intimacy, betrayal, sex & relationship difficulties, self-esteem, trauma, & abuse. I can also help you with mismatched, low desire/libido, vaginismus & genital pain; erection difficulties; premature/delayed ejaculation & orgasm concerns.
I support individuals and couples who have become stuck in shame & disconnection; who feel unseen, unheard and misunderstood. I help people begin to live the lives they want to live again.
I am passionate about helping you to manage your mental well-being and believe there is a strong connection between the body and the mind. The effects of anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma can be physically felt as well as mentally and emotionally. I understand how overwhelming and debilitating it is to try and cope with daily living when carrying these feelings around with you and just wanting to feel well again. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to help you work through and manage these feelings so that you can start to live your life again without this holding you back.
I am passionate about helping you to manage your mental well-being and believe there is a strong connection between the body and the mind. The effects of anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma can be physically felt as well as mentally and emotionally. I understand how overwhelming and debilitating it is to try and cope with daily living when carrying these feelings around with you and just wanting to feel well again. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to help you work through and manage these feelings so that you can start to live your life again without this holding you back.
If you are tired of feeling low, depleted, stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or stressed-out, I can help you to reclaim your vitality and zest for life. Whether you struggle with a diagnosed condition such as Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or Fibromyalgia, or just want to transcend the mire of brain fog, anxious thoughts, and worry, my work can pave the way to a radically different future. We start by looking at symptoms as purposeful messengers - unpacking their underlying causes. Then I teach you how to unlock your deeper potentials for healing, wellbeing, resilience, motivation, and mental clarity.
If you are tired of feeling low, depleted, stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or stressed-out, I can help you to reclaim your vitality and zest for life. Whether you struggle with a diagnosed condition such as Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or Fibromyalgia, or just want to transcend the mire of brain fog, anxious thoughts, and worry, my work can pave the way to a radically different future. We start by looking at symptoms as purposeful messengers - unpacking their underlying causes. Then I teach you how to unlock your deeper potentials for healing, wellbeing, resilience, motivation, and mental clarity.
I offer affirming therapy for those seeking space to unravel difficult experiences and re-discover themselves - whether you're struggling with overwhelm, anxiety, feeling hopeless, depressed, lost, angry or something that feels difficult verbalise.
My approach is collaborative, creative and inquisitive. However things look right now, I will meet you where you are. No need to edit your story or leave parts of yourself at the door. If you've had prior experience of mental health services - I'll help you process the highs and lows of these and work alongside you to co-create a space where you feel heard, held and supported.
I offer affirming therapy for those seeking space to unravel difficult experiences and re-discover themselves - whether you're struggling with overwhelm, anxiety, feeling hopeless, depressed, lost, angry or something that feels difficult verbalise.
My approach is collaborative, creative and inquisitive. However things look right now, I will meet you where you are. No need to edit your story or leave parts of yourself at the door. If you've had prior experience of mental health services - I'll help you process the highs and lows of these and work alongside you to co-create a space where you feel heard, held and supported.
I have trained as an integrative counsellor, and believe that therapy can help us evolve from surviving to thriving. I became a counsellor for many reasons, but fundamentally because of the powerful way in which counselling can help you take back control of your life story; tomorrow does not have to be like yesterday. I can offer you a calm space to explore what feels safe to you until you are ready and I will not make assumptions about the individual struggles you are going through. I work with the full belief that it is possible to find a way through your experiences and re-gain that sense of who you are.
I have trained as an integrative counsellor, and believe that therapy can help us evolve from surviving to thriving. I became a counsellor for many reasons, but fundamentally because of the powerful way in which counselling can help you take back control of your life story; tomorrow does not have to be like yesterday. I can offer you a calm space to explore what feels safe to you until you are ready and I will not make assumptions about the individual struggles you are going through. I work with the full belief that it is possible to find a way through your experiences and re-gain that sense of who you are.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, confused, anxious, low, numb, have lost a relationship or something important to you and you don’t know how to go forward, or feel like life is moving too fast, I am ready to listen to you with understanding and openness.
I work with clients who are trying to make sense of how their past is affecting their present. Perhaps you know that something in your childhood is still impacting you and you want to understand it more or figure out how to make a change.
I am particularly passionate about helping clients who have experienced spiritual or religious abuse and know the deep impact this has.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, confused, anxious, low, numb, have lost a relationship or something important to you and you don’t know how to go forward, or feel like life is moving too fast, I am ready to listen to you with understanding and openness.
I work with clients who are trying to make sense of how their past is affecting their present. Perhaps you know that something in your childhood is still impacting you and you want to understand it more or figure out how to make a change.
I am particularly passionate about helping clients who have experienced spiritual or religious abuse and know the deep impact this has.
Hi, I'm Sarah (she/her). I am a person-centred counsellor who is passionate about supporting people to recover, heal, grow, and live their best and most authentic lives.
Hi, I'm Sarah (she/her). I am a person-centred counsellor who is passionate about supporting people to recover, heal, grow, and live their best and most authentic lives.
I offer tailored evidence-based therapy to address a wide range of difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, attachment issues, posttraumatic stress, complex trauma, low self-esteem, relationship or family problems, bereavement, miscarriage, life transitions, burnout, and sexual dysfunction.
My approach as a therapist is rooted in deep empathy, respect, and a commitment to meeting you exactly where you are on your journey. I believe in a trauma-informed approach, one that recognises the impact of past experiences and works to create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
I offer tailored evidence-based therapy to address a wide range of difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, attachment issues, posttraumatic stress, complex trauma, low self-esteem, relationship or family problems, bereavement, miscarriage, life transitions, burnout, and sexual dysfunction.
My approach as a therapist is rooted in deep empathy, respect, and a commitment to meeting you exactly where you are on your journey. I believe in a trauma-informed approach, one that recognises the impact of past experiences and works to create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
I support adults aged 18 + from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. I work affirmatively with the LGBTQI plus community and I am an LGBTQ plus ally. I'm also a neuro-affirmative therapist. Sessions are offered face to face as well as via Zoom, telephone and outdoors. I work with (but not limited to) trauma, bereavement, depression, anxiety, sexual and domestic violence, self-harm, stress and identity. I will be by your side to understand where you want to go, who you want to be and how to get there; focusing on what matters to you, offering new perspectives, gentle challenges and an opportunity to feel lighter.
I support adults aged 18 + from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. I work affirmatively with the LGBTQI plus community and I am an LGBTQ plus ally. I'm also a neuro-affirmative therapist. Sessions are offered face to face as well as via Zoom, telephone and outdoors. I work with (but not limited to) trauma, bereavement, depression, anxiety, sexual and domestic violence, self-harm, stress and identity. I will be by your side to understand where you want to go, who you want to be and how to get there; focusing on what matters to you, offering new perspectives, gentle challenges and an opportunity to feel lighter.
Dr Lisa-Maria
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Cardiff CF14
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Lisa, I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for supporting women and families going through IVF, during pregnancy and in the postpartum period as well as supporting parent-child relationships and empowering parents through the journey of parenthood.
In my work I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches including a EMDR (a type of trauma therapy), Video Interaction Guidance (a strengths-based, brief intervention promoting attunement, sensitivity, & mentalisation in relationships), CBT (for depression and anxiety disorders), as well as approaches aimed to increase self-compassion and coping skills.
Hi, I’m Lisa, I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for supporting women and families going through IVF, during pregnancy and in the postpartum period as well as supporting parent-child relationships and empowering parents through the journey of parenthood.
In my work I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches including a EMDR (a type of trauma therapy), Video Interaction Guidance (a strengths-based, brief intervention promoting attunement, sensitivity, & mentalisation in relationships), CBT (for depression and anxiety disorders), as well as approaches aimed to increase self-compassion and coping skills.
I draw on evidence-based approaches like ACT and family therapy, bringing compassionate and person-centred care to support people across the lifespan and diverse backgrounds.
Are you feeling emotionally drained, anxious, or stuck — perhaps facing a health condition, grief, or a major life transition? Or maybe you are also navigating questions around your identity, expectations from society, or the impact of feeling different or misunderstood. You long to feel calmer, more connected, and confident in who you are - to live meaningfully, even alongside emotional distress or pressure. You’re ready for support that’s warm, inclusive, and grounded in genuine care so that you can engage with what is important for you.
I draw on evidence-based approaches like ACT and family therapy, bringing compassionate and person-centred care to support people across the lifespan and diverse backgrounds.
Are you feeling emotionally drained, anxious, or stuck — perhaps facing a health condition, grief, or a major life transition? Or maybe you are also navigating questions around your identity, expectations from society, or the impact of feeling different or misunderstood. You long to feel calmer, more connected, and confident in who you are - to live meaningfully, even alongside emotional distress or pressure. You’re ready for support that’s warm, inclusive, and grounded in genuine care so that you can engage with what is important for you.
I have 30 years of working with people, initially nursing specialising in palliative care and later working in a safeguarding role with families facing addiction, domestic abuse, mental health struggles and trans generational trauma.
If you are struggling with loneliness, stress, feelings of anxiety, guilt or shame we can work together to understand what has happened. We can explore how life and your experiences have impacted on you, your behaviours and your relationships.
Understand yourself
Improved confidence and self esteem
Better relationships
Improved mental health
I have 30 years of working with people, initially nursing specialising in palliative care and later working in a safeguarding role with families facing addiction, domestic abuse, mental health struggles and trans generational trauma.
If you are struggling with loneliness, stress, feelings of anxiety, guilt or shame we can work together to understand what has happened. We can explore how life and your experiences have impacted on you, your behaviours and your relationships.
Understand yourself
Improved confidence and self esteem
Better relationships
Improved mental health
Hi, and welcome. I'm a trauma-informed, integrative counsellor working with adults who feel anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck. I use approaches like CBT to help you understand what you're feeling, find clarity, and build tools that work for you. I'm not here to tell you what to do — I'm here to walk alongside you and support you at your pace. You deserve a safe space to talk, heal, and grow. I offer low-cost sessions for individuals on Universal Credit, with options available both online and in person.
Hi, and welcome. I'm a trauma-informed, integrative counsellor working with adults who feel anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck. I use approaches like CBT to help you understand what you're feeling, find clarity, and build tools that work for you. I'm not here to tell you what to do — I'm here to walk alongside you and support you at your pace. You deserve a safe space to talk, heal, and grow. I offer low-cost sessions for individuals on Universal Credit, with options available both online and in person.
I have helped clients with mild mental health issues such as general stress to higher needs such as schizophrenia and personality disorders. I would say my expertise lies mostly with anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues. I work with the clients goals in mind, at their own pace and ability. No two clients are the same and adjust my skills accordingly. Whether you’re looking for small changes in perspective, understanding or attitude, or you want a deeper more meaningful change in thinking, behaviour and habits I am willing to walk that journey with you.
I have helped clients with mild mental health issues such as general stress to higher needs such as schizophrenia and personality disorders. I would say my expertise lies mostly with anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues. I work with the clients goals in mind, at their own pace and ability. No two clients are the same and adjust my skills accordingly. Whether you’re looking for small changes in perspective, understanding or attitude, or you want a deeper more meaningful change in thinking, behaviour and habits I am willing to walk that journey with you.
Have you reached a point where you're questioning your direction in life? I believe it is important to pay attention to these feelings, needs and desires and that change is possible. I provide an empathic and understanding counselling space to collaboratively explore the issues that have brought you to therapy. I believe that if you feel safe, accepted and heard it can help you unpick the difficulties you may be facing in your relationships, work or how you see yourself. My role as a therapist is to really see and accept you where you are now. In time, I hope you will discover a sense of clarity, and realise your own strengths.
Have you reached a point where you're questioning your direction in life? I believe it is important to pay attention to these feelings, needs and desires and that change is possible. I provide an empathic and understanding counselling space to collaboratively explore the issues that have brought you to therapy. I believe that if you feel safe, accepted and heard it can help you unpick the difficulties you may be facing in your relationships, work or how you see yourself. My role as a therapist is to really see and accept you where you are now. In time, I hope you will discover a sense of clarity, and realise your own strengths.
Are you feeling lonely, isolated, depressed, anxious or have thoughts of suicide? Have you experienced an event such as bereavement, loss of a job or the end of a relationship? Is your self esteem or confidence low? Are you Autistic or ADHD and would like somewhere safe to explore how to navigate your way around a neurotypical world whilst remaining your authentic self? Is your child Autistic/ADHD/PDA? Is your child not fine in school? I offer counselling to help you explore your feelings safely and without judgement.
Are you feeling lonely, isolated, depressed, anxious or have thoughts of suicide? Have you experienced an event such as bereavement, loss of a job or the end of a relationship? Is your self esteem or confidence low? Are you Autistic or ADHD and would like somewhere safe to explore how to navigate your way around a neurotypical world whilst remaining your authentic self? Is your child Autistic/ADHD/PDA? Is your child not fine in school? I offer counselling to help you explore your feelings safely and without judgement.
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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.