Parenting Counselling in Cowbridge
Bullying, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, various forms of self harming, and social media are among a variety of issues parents can find themselves dealing with.
Although I counsel a wide range of issues, my specialist areas are sexual abuse/rape and working with teenagers. I taught for 40 years in a variety of 11 -18 schools and then was employed by a leading agency specialising in sexual abuse/rape as a Child and Young Person Therapist, working in a SARC centre with Gwent Police.
Bullying, anxiety, anger, low self esteem, various forms of self harming, and social media are among a variety of issues parents can find themselves dealing with.
Although I counsel a wide range of issues, my specialist areas are sexual abuse/rape and working with teenagers. I taught for 40 years in a variety of 11 -18 schools and then was employed by a leading agency specialising in sexual abuse/rape as a Child and Young Person Therapist, working in a SARC centre with Gwent Police.
Counselling & Psychotherapy help you overcome life’s problems, improve your well-being & help make positive changes to lead a more fulfilling life. I have over 12 years of working in counselling, psychotherapy & Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and over 25 years registered social work with family's . I offer CBT & counselling for many problems which affect people throughout the course of their lives. I offer help with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma & generational trauma, stress and anger issues, PTSD, insomnia, low self-esteem, self-harm, drug & alcohol issues, complex bereavement and childhood abuse.
Counselling & Psychotherapy help you overcome life’s problems, improve your well-being & help make positive changes to lead a more fulfilling life. I have over 12 years of working in counselling, psychotherapy & Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and over 25 years registered social work with family's . I offer CBT & counselling for many problems which affect people throughout the course of their lives. I offer help with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma & generational trauma, stress and anger issues, PTSD, insomnia, low self-esteem, self-harm, drug & alcohol issues, complex bereavement and childhood abuse.
I can only imagine how hard it feels to reach out for help for yourself or your child; to want things to feel better and not know how to make it happen. This is what I can help you with. Maybe you or your child feel anxious all the time and just want to feel safe? Or perhaps you can't seem to get rid of that little voice inside that tells you you'll never be good enough? Maybe your child is struggling with understanding themselves and the world around them and you just want them to feel happy and safe? I understand that situations like these can feel overwhelming and I am passionate about helping people overcome them and feel better
I can only imagine how hard it feels to reach out for help for yourself or your child; to want things to feel better and not know how to make it happen. This is what I can help you with. Maybe you or your child feel anxious all the time and just want to feel safe? Or perhaps you can't seem to get rid of that little voice inside that tells you you'll never be good enough? Maybe your child is struggling with understanding themselves and the world around them and you just want them to feel happy and safe? I understand that situations like these can feel overwhelming and I am passionate about helping people overcome them and feel better
Are you feeling stuck, anxious or lost? Maybe a major life change has left you unsure how to adapt, or you’re questioning whether a relationship truly feels right.
I help people make sense of why they feel the way they do by exploring the impact of the past, understanding the present, and creating a future that feels more authentic and fulfilling. This isn’t about quick fixes, it’s about building lasting self-worth, confidence, and emotional freedom.
You don’t have to keep feeling this way. Let’s talk about what’s going on and how things can change
Are you feeling stuck, anxious or lost? Maybe a major life change has left you unsure how to adapt, or you’re questioning whether a relationship truly feels right.
I help people make sense of why they feel the way they do by exploring the impact of the past, understanding the present, and creating a future that feels more authentic and fulfilling. This isn’t about quick fixes, it’s about building lasting self-worth, confidence, and emotional freedom.
You don’t have to keep feeling this way. Let’s talk about what’s going on and how things can change
I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, unsure & worn down by life. I’ve been there too.
If you’re reading this, maybe you're carrying a silent weight every day, holding yourself together on the outside while inside it feels like you're falling apart.
Maybe your anxiety feels like your mind is stuck in overdrive, constantly spinning, replaying conversations, imagining worst-case scenarios, or feeling like something’s wrong even when you can’t explain why. It’s like having a dozen radio stations playing at once, and you can’t switch any of them off. You may feel stuck, unsure or uncertain or not know who you are anymore.
I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, unsure & worn down by life. I’ve been there too.
If you’re reading this, maybe you're carrying a silent weight every day, holding yourself together on the outside while inside it feels like you're falling apart.
Maybe your anxiety feels like your mind is stuck in overdrive, constantly spinning, replaying conversations, imagining worst-case scenarios, or feeling like something’s wrong even when you can’t explain why. It’s like having a dozen radio stations playing at once, and you can’t switch any of them off. You may feel stuck, unsure or uncertain or not know who you are anymore.
All clients are different. I look to adapt to everyone I meet and am an open person who someone can talk through their issues with. Looking at who you are, how your world is structured and the ifs, wants and needs are all very important in looking to move forward in your life. There is no perfect life, but there is a better life you can understand and work with in going forward.
All clients are different. I look to adapt to everyone I meet and am an open person who someone can talk through their issues with. Looking at who you are, how your world is structured and the ifs, wants and needs are all very important in looking to move forward in your life. There is no perfect life, but there is a better life you can understand and work with in going forward.
Working creatively to explore the spoken and unspoken. I'm a qualified Humanistic Existential Therapist, specialising in Substance use, Sex and Pornography addiction and compulsive behaviours. ( Family and Partners.. Hoarding, OCD, Anxiety, Sexuality are a few of the areas that I have many years experience working with clients on ) I can offer work with yourself and/or your partner. I have a passion for working with people to help them explore the outcome that they are eager to work towards. Using an integrated needs-led approach. I offer a fully tailored service to meet each individual and couple's needs.
Working creatively to explore the spoken and unspoken. I'm a qualified Humanistic Existential Therapist, specialising in Substance use, Sex and Pornography addiction and compulsive behaviours. ( Family and Partners.. Hoarding, OCD, Anxiety, Sexuality are a few of the areas that I have many years experience working with clients on ) I can offer work with yourself and/or your partner. I have a passion for working with people to help them explore the outcome that they are eager to work towards. Using an integrated needs-led approach. I offer a fully tailored service to meet each individual and couple's needs.
More Therapists Nearby
I specialise in supporting new parents and neurodivergent people, including those with ADHD and autism, and am a fully qualified LGBTQ+ and GSRD affirming therapist, welcoming people from all walks of life.
I don't work from a single approach. I take the time to get to know you and draw on a wide range of therapeutic tools to find what works best for you, so we can find the right way forward together.
I specialise in supporting new parents and neurodivergent people, including those with ADHD and autism, and am a fully qualified LGBTQ+ and GSRD affirming therapist, welcoming people from all walks of life.
I don't work from a single approach. I take the time to get to know you and draw on a wide range of therapeutic tools to find what works best for you, so we can find the right way forward together.
I provide EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy On Line and I also offer VIG (Video Interaction Guidance) that uses video clips of real life situations to enhance communication within relationships between parents and children.
I am a highly experienced Psychologist and have worked in many areas, schools and homes across Wales and the UK during my career. During this time I have trained in and used a wide range of therapuetic techniques to help make a real difference in the lives of children, families and teachers I have worked with. I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner and specialise in helping people with PTSD, fear, anxiety, anger or panic to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.
I provide EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy On Line and I also offer VIG (Video Interaction Guidance) that uses video clips of real life situations to enhance communication within relationships between parents and children.
I am a highly experienced Psychologist and have worked in many areas, schools and homes across Wales and the UK during my career. During this time I have trained in and used a wide range of therapuetic techniques to help make a real difference in the lives of children, families and teachers I have worked with. I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner and specialise in helping people with PTSD, fear, anxiety, anger or panic to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including; mental health, attachment and parenting.
I pride myself on being authentic and accessible, relatable and engaging when I am supporting people such as you and your family. I use a variety of practical methods to help make sessions feel less daunting, and can adapt myself flexibly to match your preferred style and support your specific needs.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS with children, adolescents and families who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including; mental health, attachment and parenting.
I pride myself on being authentic and accessible, relatable and engaging when I am supporting people such as you and your family. I use a variety of practical methods to help make sessions feel less daunting, and can adapt myself flexibly to match your preferred style and support your specific needs.
Are you looking for a therapist who knows and understands ADHD and autism? Diagnosed, or self-diagnosed? Neurodivergence is just one of my specialist areas.
As a therapist working in South West Wales, I specialize in face-to-face therapy, as well as seeing clients online, either for the short-term, or long-term, where sessions are open-ended. Whatever has brought you to counselling, together we will work to empower you to discover yourself and find solutions, as needed.
Are you looking for a therapist who knows and understands ADHD and autism? Diagnosed, or self-diagnosed? Neurodivergence is just one of my specialist areas.
As a therapist working in South West Wales, I specialize in face-to-face therapy, as well as seeing clients online, either for the short-term, or long-term, where sessions are open-ended. Whatever has brought you to counselling, together we will work to empower you to discover yourself and find solutions, as needed.
Working exclusively via video call ensuring that clients feel relaxed in familiar surroundings, I work with my clients to help them to find a route through their struggles, helping them to unhook themselves from unhelpful thinking styles and strategies. From the outset my clients understand that counselling requires them to put into practice the things that we identify during our sessions - just like homework. The solutions don't come from our sessions, they come from the work that my clients put in between our sessions.
Working exclusively via video call ensuring that clients feel relaxed in familiar surroundings, I work with my clients to help them to find a route through their struggles, helping them to unhook themselves from unhelpful thinking styles and strategies. From the outset my clients understand that counselling requires them to put into practice the things that we identify during our sessions - just like homework. The solutions don't come from our sessions, they come from the work that my clients put in between our sessions.
You might feel anxious, stuck, or weighed down by life’s challenges, trying to keep it together for others while feeling lost or exhausted inside. Perhaps you’re facing change, loss, or relationship difficulties and just want space to make sense of things. My clients often come to therapy wanting to feel calmer, more confident, and more like themselves again, seeking a safe, understanding space where they can finally talk freely and start to heal.
You might feel anxious, stuck, or weighed down by life’s challenges, trying to keep it together for others while feeling lost or exhausted inside. Perhaps you’re facing change, loss, or relationship difficulties and just want space to make sense of things. My clients often come to therapy wanting to feel calmer, more confident, and more like themselves again, seeking a safe, understanding space where they can finally talk freely and start to heal.
I am a relational integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I’m able to work with adults children and young people. Having had my own experience of being the client, I’m all to aware of how difficult it can be. My approach is to build a relationship with you by offering a non judgemental, confidential, safe space for you to talk or work creatively. We can together, talk about your difficulties and how they impact on your relationships and lifestyle.
I am a relational integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I’m able to work with adults children and young people. Having had my own experience of being the client, I’m all to aware of how difficult it can be. My approach is to build a relationship with you by offering a non judgemental, confidential, safe space for you to talk or work creatively. We can together, talk about your difficulties and how they impact on your relationships and lifestyle.
Hello, my name is Caryl, congratulations on making the first step. I appreciate the courage it has taken to seek counselling support, when getting through the days becomes tough to cope with. My aim is to support your courage and nurture the strength it took to take this first step, by helping you to develop the tools to help you feel like you again. I offer a space for you to explore the aspects of your life that are making you feel unhappy or that something is missing. Our work together will enable you to regain your voice, body, power and sense of self so that you are comfortable just being you, without anyone’s permission.
Hello, my name is Caryl, congratulations on making the first step. I appreciate the courage it has taken to seek counselling support, when getting through the days becomes tough to cope with. My aim is to support your courage and nurture the strength it took to take this first step, by helping you to develop the tools to help you feel like you again. I offer a space for you to explore the aspects of your life that are making you feel unhappy or that something is missing. Our work together will enable you to regain your voice, body, power and sense of self so that you are comfortable just being you, without anyone’s permission.
Hi, I'm Miranda, I am a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist, I help people experiencing emotional distress or personal difficulties explore their issues and find their way to live well. Whether you're struggling in your relationships, questioning who you are and what you want from life or working out how to navigate life changes I can help. For those who are navigating perimenopause and also where that crosses with adhd/neurodiversity (the joy!) you'll find a warm welcome here. If this sounds like you don't hesitate to get in touch to see how we can work together.
Hi, I'm Miranda, I am a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist, I help people experiencing emotional distress or personal difficulties explore their issues and find their way to live well. Whether you're struggling in your relationships, questioning who you are and what you want from life or working out how to navigate life changes I can help. For those who are navigating perimenopause and also where that crosses with adhd/neurodiversity (the joy!) you'll find a warm welcome here. If this sounds like you don't hesitate to get in touch to see how we can work together.
I am a fully qualified and experienced accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (Level 7), providing a confidential and professional counselling service. My Counselling practice aims to give you the opportunity to explore your problems, distresses or any difficult situations that you are experiencing in a confidential, non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment. As a Counsellor I feel privileged to be part of your journey and work to facilitate you through your difficulties so that they become more manageable.
I am a fully qualified and experienced accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (Level 7), providing a confidential and professional counselling service. My Counselling practice aims to give you the opportunity to explore your problems, distresses or any difficult situations that you are experiencing in a confidential, non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment. As a Counsellor I feel privileged to be part of your journey and work to facilitate you through your difficulties so that they become more manageable.
As a child psychologist and parent, I understand how hard it can be to find the right support for your child or teen when they are struggling and need it most.
I am a friendly, down to earth and compassionate clinical psychologist with over twenty two years clinical experience working with children and teens within the NHS and private practice. I have a wide range of experience working with different types of emotional and behavioural difficulties. I specialise in working with children and teens with anxiety.
As a child psychologist and parent, I understand how hard it can be to find the right support for your child or teen when they are struggling and need it most.
I am a friendly, down to earth and compassionate clinical psychologist with over twenty two years clinical experience working with children and teens within the NHS and private practice. I have a wide range of experience working with different types of emotional and behavioural difficulties. I specialise in working with children and teens with anxiety.
I work with adults and couples. I commit to: - offer you a therapeutic relationship in which you are therapeutically held and cherished; - be curious with you trusting that through my stance of curiosity you will be offered different ways of being in the world; - be ready to challenge you through gentleness within your capacity to receive it; - be a cheerleader who trusts in your inner resources; - model and practice self-compassion in our work together; - honour the place of humour and playfulness as essential to wellbeing; - be a co-creator with you as the therapeutic relationship develops between us.
I work with adults and couples. I commit to: - offer you a therapeutic relationship in which you are therapeutically held and cherished; - be curious with you trusting that through my stance of curiosity you will be offered different ways of being in the world; - be ready to challenge you through gentleness within your capacity to receive it; - be a cheerleader who trusts in your inner resources; - model and practice self-compassion in our work together; - honour the place of humour and playfulness as essential to wellbeing; - be a co-creator with you as the therapeutic relationship develops between us.
I am an experienced and compassionate counsellor, based in Cardiff, offering both face-to-face and online counselling to adults. Life can be hard at times. Although I believe that we all have the potential for growth and the ability to navigate life's challenges, there are times when it can feel a bit too much to face things alone. Having counselling to talk through your thoughts, feelings and experiences can help you gain clarity and understanding, as well as help you move forward.
I am an experienced and compassionate counsellor, based in Cardiff, offering both face-to-face and online counselling to adults. Life can be hard at times. Although I believe that we all have the potential for growth and the ability to navigate life's challenges, there are times when it can feel a bit too much to face things alone. Having counselling to talk through your thoughts, feelings and experiences can help you gain clarity and understanding, as well as help you move forward.
Nearby Parenting Counsellors Searches for Cowbridge
See More Parenting Counsellors Parenting Counsellors
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.