Family Systems Counselling in Andover

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Emma Louise Bennett
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Andover SP10
I offer a safe, confidential setting where you can talk. I will always strive to make sure that the things we talk about & the pace of our conversations are acceptable to you, & that you have active control over this. I have worked with people in distress or seeking change for almost twenty years. In my view, one of the absolute foundations to doing this well is listening without judgement & then bringing warmth, gentleness & curiosity to the conversations that follow. If you are lonely, isolated or ashamed, I will safely & reliably offer you connection, care, & acceptance, as we work towards your goals.
I offer a safe, confidential setting where you can talk. I will always strive to make sure that the things we talk about & the pace of our conversations are acceptable to you, & that you have active control over this. I have worked with people in distress or seeking change for almost twenty years. In my view, one of the absolute foundations to doing this well is listening without judgement & then bringing warmth, gentleness & curiosity to the conversations that follow. If you are lonely, isolated or ashamed, I will safely & reliably offer you connection, care, & acceptance, as we work towards your goals.
01264 312421 View 01264 312421
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Naomi Jenkins
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Andover SP10  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Naomi. I am a professional, qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, accredited with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I offer a confidential, non-judgemental space to approach any concerns you may have and wish to address. I feel that counselling should be accessible for everyone. I am here to support you in gaining awareness of what may be behind your difficulties, exploring your needs and potential goals. It may be that you are unsure of your exact reasons for seeking counselling and this is perfectly normal. Together we can unravel and work towards what it is you may like to be different.
Hello, my name is Naomi. I am a professional, qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, accredited with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I offer a confidential, non-judgemental space to approach any concerns you may have and wish to address. I feel that counselling should be accessible for everyone. I am here to support you in gaining awareness of what may be behind your difficulties, exploring your needs and potential goals. It may be that you are unsure of your exact reasons for seeking counselling and this is perfectly normal. Together we can unravel and work towards what it is you may like to be different.
01264 317631 View 01264 317631
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Kirsten Stoyell
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Andover SP10
Do you walk on eggshells in certain relationships? Do you struggle to say no or set boundaries. Do you feel like your reality is being questioned? Have you been in a relationship that has been verbally abusive? Do you not have control of your finances, or personal decision making? Do conversations sound like they are 'crazy making' or going in circles. Sometimes we feel like we have lost ourselves in our relationships. Or we have experienced significant psychological abuse in the past. I help people make sense of their experiences in a safe and nurturing environment. You are not alone and can improve your life.
Do you walk on eggshells in certain relationships? Do you struggle to say no or set boundaries. Do you feel like your reality is being questioned? Have you been in a relationship that has been verbally abusive? Do you not have control of your finances, or personal decision making? Do conversations sound like they are 'crazy making' or going in circles. Sometimes we feel like we have lost ourselves in our relationships. Or we have experienced significant psychological abuse in the past. I help people make sense of their experiences in a safe and nurturing environment. You are not alone and can improve your life.
01794 331117 View 01794 331117
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Dr Jennifer Turner
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Andover SP10
Are you autistic or wondering if you might be? Maybe your child has received an autism diagnosis or are you waiting for an assessment? Are you feeling unsure what to do next and struggling to find support? Are you or your child experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, melt downs or challenging behaviour? An autism diagnosis is the beginning. There is so much information but no one to guide you through it all. Family and friends try to understand, school try to help but don’t always get it right. You may feel alone, isolated and lonely, unsure who to trust and where to turn.
Are you autistic or wondering if you might be? Maybe your child has received an autism diagnosis or are you waiting for an assessment? Are you feeling unsure what to do next and struggling to find support? Are you or your child experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, melt downs or challenging behaviour? An autism diagnosis is the beginning. There is so much information but no one to guide you through it all. Family and friends try to understand, school try to help but don’t always get it right. You may feel alone, isolated and lonely, unsure who to trust and where to turn.
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Addiction Counselling - Nicky Adams
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Andover SP10  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You may wholeheartedly wish to cut down or stop drinking and/or using substances but find it harder to do than you imagined. Problematic drug and alcohol use causes unhappiness – to you and the people around you. I offer online therapy for alcohol/drug problems, including treatment aftercare, recovery mentoring and relapse prevention guidance. Addiction counselling helps you understand addiction, strengthens your commitment to cutting down or achieving abstinence, and addresses the risky thinking and behaviour that can sabotage recovery. I've also helped partners and family members affected by addiction for more than 20 years.
You may wholeheartedly wish to cut down or stop drinking and/or using substances but find it harder to do than you imagined. Problematic drug and alcohol use causes unhappiness – to you and the people around you. I offer online therapy for alcohol/drug problems, including treatment aftercare, recovery mentoring and relapse prevention guidance. Addiction counselling helps you understand addiction, strengthens your commitment to cutting down or achieving abstinence, and addresses the risky thinking and behaviour that can sabotage recovery. I've also helped partners and family members affected by addiction for more than 20 years.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Georgina Parke
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Southampton SO20
www.georginaparke.org Exploring relational attachments to ancestral entanglements, familial estrangement, enmeshment patterns & creative stagnation through dialogue, radical inclusion & art-making to create a healthy soul-container for healing, truth telling and joy.
www.georginaparke.org Exploring relational attachments to ancestral entanglements, familial estrangement, enmeshment patterns & creative stagnation through dialogue, radical inclusion & art-making to create a healthy soul-container for healing, truth telling and joy.
020 4572 0602 View 020 4572 0602

Online Therapists

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Jo-Anne Karlsson
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
London SW7
Having interned at the Child Institute of Mental Health in London; as well as in an adolescent rehabilitation centre in Dallas, TX specialising in addictions, adolescent sexual abuse and family systems; I offer that net and support in a non-judgemental environment.
A confidential, non-judgmental space where you can explore positive and challenging aspects of your life and any change you wish to explore or make. I have personal experience in sexual, physical, emotional and mental abuse; divorce; living with a Narcissist; step-parenting and living in an Ex-pat community. The approaches I predominantly use are Solution Focused, Bowenian Systemic approach, Brainspotting or Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP). All approaches work with clients, though I have found 'Walk and Talk' or EFP best for adolescents or those suffering with PTSD or Trauma, along with Brainspotting.
Having interned at the Child Institute of Mental Health in London; as well as in an adolescent rehabilitation centre in Dallas, TX specialising in addictions, adolescent sexual abuse and family systems; I offer that net and support in a non-judgemental environment.
A confidential, non-judgmental space where you can explore positive and challenging aspects of your life and any change you wish to explore or make. I have personal experience in sexual, physical, emotional and mental abuse; divorce; living with a Narcissist; step-parenting and living in an Ex-pat community. The approaches I predominantly use are Solution Focused, Bowenian Systemic approach, Brainspotting or Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP). All approaches work with clients, though I have found 'Walk and Talk' or EFP best for adolescents or those suffering with PTSD or Trauma, along with Brainspotting.
01344 567575 View 01344 567575
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Wendy Harvey
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hereford HR4
I specialise in working with couples and individuals from a holistic/mindfulness perspective. I have over 25 years of experience of accompanying people of all ages with every kind of issue on their journeys of self-exploration. My original training was with Relate and I have since trained in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Somatic Trauma Work, Whole Body Focusing and Craniosacral Therapy. I have an interest in working with family relationship issues with Family Systems, Family Constellations and Non-Violent Communication approaches. I have a longstanding meditation and spiritual practice which is the foundation for my work.
I specialise in working with couples and individuals from a holistic/mindfulness perspective. I have over 25 years of experience of accompanying people of all ages with every kind of issue on their journeys of self-exploration. My original training was with Relate and I have since trained in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Somatic Trauma Work, Whole Body Focusing and Craniosacral Therapy. I have an interest in working with family relationship issues with Family Systems, Family Constellations and Non-Violent Communication approaches. I have a longstanding meditation and spiritual practice which is the foundation for my work.
01432 808374 View 01432 808374
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Sharon Daniel
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB1
I have a wealth of experience in working with many different issues, I developed a special interest in family systems and trauma- including addictions and have done additional training In these areas. I work with integrity and respect and my commitment to personal development is key to my practice. I have specialised couple training using the gestalt method . By feeling into one's patterns of behaviour and finding out what drives these unconscious patterns, change becomes possible. Couples can begin to create a new form in their relationship, a new dance can happen and in this container healing can occur.
I have a wealth of experience in working with many different issues, I developed a special interest in family systems and trauma- including addictions and have done additional training In these areas. I work with integrity and respect and my commitment to personal development is key to my practice. I have specialised couple training using the gestalt method . By feeling into one's patterns of behaviour and finding out what drives these unconscious patterns, change becomes possible. Couples can begin to create a new form in their relationship, a new dance can happen and in this container healing can occur.
01223 679779 View 01223 679779
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Anna Settle
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Stroud GL5  (Online Only)
Our time together will help release burdens and heal the injuries that have resulted from past experiences. My intention is to enable and support you to be able to live your life in a way that is more true to who you really are. My aim is to offer the tools and compassion into the places of darkness and discomfort in your life. I am an Internal Family Systems therapist at the heart of sessions and greatly value the impact this way of being has for our inner world. Feel free to contact me for further information on IFS or to chat about sessions.
Our time together will help release burdens and heal the injuries that have resulted from past experiences. My intention is to enable and support you to be able to live your life in a way that is more true to who you really are. My aim is to offer the tools and compassion into the places of darkness and discomfort in your life. I am an Internal Family Systems therapist at the heart of sessions and greatly value the impact this way of being has for our inner world. Feel free to contact me for further information on IFS or to chat about sessions.
01924 979866 View 01924 979866
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Ella Tekdag
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London EC4R
I have an integrative approach and use several modalities depending on what your therapeutic journey may need; Psychodynamic, Psychosynthesis, working with 'parts' similar to Internal Family Systems and Gestalt.
My name is Ella and I am a therapist based in the UK. You may be struggling with anxiety, social anxiety, stress, depression, overwhelm, feelings of loneliness, significant loss and grief. Maybe you are struggling with important relationships in your life. Perhaps your struggle is not that clear and you have a feeling that something isn't quite right. I can help. I have helped clients find confidence, clarity, understanding, self-esteem, a way to express themselves and find meaning in an increasingly demanding world. I also work with couples helping them to find ways to better communicate, to feel seen and heard by each other.
I have an integrative approach and use several modalities depending on what your therapeutic journey may need; Psychodynamic, Psychosynthesis, working with 'parts' similar to Internal Family Systems and Gestalt.
My name is Ella and I am a therapist based in the UK. You may be struggling with anxiety, social anxiety, stress, depression, overwhelm, feelings of loneliness, significant loss and grief. Maybe you are struggling with important relationships in your life. Perhaps your struggle is not that clear and you have a feeling that something isn't quite right. I can help. I have helped clients find confidence, clarity, understanding, self-esteem, a way to express themselves and find meaning in an increasingly demanding world. I also work with couples helping them to find ways to better communicate, to feel seen and heard by each other.
020 4538 2160 View 020 4538 2160
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Cheryl Warren
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB1
I qualified as an Art Psychotherapist in 2009 and since then have worked in the community delivering art therapy in schools, eating disorder units, palliative care and in the Young Adult Service. For the last 5 years I have mainly worked with children and young people as well as their families and run a private practice alongside. My training was essentially psychodynamic but since qualifying I have completed further training covering family systems, narcissistic and domestic abuse, addictions, codependency, and play therapy.
I qualified as an Art Psychotherapist in 2009 and since then have worked in the community delivering art therapy in schools, eating disorder units, palliative care and in the Young Adult Service. For the last 5 years I have mainly worked with children and young people as well as their families and run a private practice alongside. My training was essentially psychodynamic but since qualifying I have completed further training covering family systems, narcissistic and domestic abuse, addictions, codependency, and play therapy.
01223 912883 View 01223 912883
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Rhian Gower
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Brighton BN1
I am an experienced, welcoming and open-minded counsellor. Exploring in-depth what is troubling us with someone who is really listening, not just to your words but to the person behind them, can in itself be a healing process. It may also bring to light beliefs and ways of living that are holding you back. I draw on a range of integrative talking therapies (including Internal Family Systems). When something more is needed than talking alone, Brainspotting (a somatic therapy that evolved out of EMDR) can offer a gentle but powerful way to access deeper areas of the brain where emotional difficulties arise.
I am an experienced, welcoming and open-minded counsellor. Exploring in-depth what is troubling us with someone who is really listening, not just to your words but to the person behind them, can in itself be a healing process. It may also bring to light beliefs and ways of living that are holding you back. I draw on a range of integrative talking therapies (including Internal Family Systems). When something more is needed than talking alone, Brainspotting (a somatic therapy that evolved out of EMDR) can offer a gentle but powerful way to access deeper areas of the brain where emotional difficulties arise.
01273 092838 View 01273 092838
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Maria Thompson
Counsellor
Verified Verified
London WC2H
IFS support stands for “Internal Family Systems,” This informed trauma therapeutic approach, focuses on understanding and integrating different parts of the self.
Are you caught in a cycle of broken relationships, battling Self sabotage, shame, and low self-esteem? Does anger, addiction, or a yearning for change linger in your thoughts, yet you're uncertain where to begin? Perhaps your upbringing was marked by hostility, abuse or you felt unseen & unheard by emotionally distant parents? Whether your struggles stem from short-term or prolonged trauma, navigating its impact on your daily life leaves you feeling adrift, disconnected and unsure how to separate the past from the present.
IFS support stands for “Internal Family Systems,” This informed trauma therapeutic approach, focuses on understanding and integrating different parts of the self.
Are you caught in a cycle of broken relationships, battling Self sabotage, shame, and low self-esteem? Does anger, addiction, or a yearning for change linger in your thoughts, yet you're uncertain where to begin? Perhaps your upbringing was marked by hostility, abuse or you felt unseen & unheard by emotionally distant parents? Whether your struggles stem from short-term or prolonged trauma, navigating its impact on your daily life leaves you feeling adrift, disconnected and unsure how to separate the past from the present.
020 3949 9265 View 020 3949 9265
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Andrew Lewis-Smith
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
London SW2  (Online Only)
I am also trained in additional psychological therapies eg ACT/CFT/MBCT/ Family Systems and elements may be integrated into our work.
Hello, I work with both over 16s and adults. I offer specialist CBT for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, physical health issues, insomnia, low self-esteem, stress and changes in life circumstance's. My approach is tailored to an individuals age and developmental level eg aspects of how a 16yr old experiences anxiety may be very different to that of a University student. In the initial session we collaboratively decide the main issues, agree the type of therapy to use, develop preliminary goals and begin to identify strengths, personal qualities and challenges that you have already overcome.
I am also trained in additional psychological therapies eg ACT/CFT/MBCT/ Family Systems and elements may be integrated into our work.
Hello, I work with both over 16s and adults. I offer specialist CBT for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, physical health issues, insomnia, low self-esteem, stress and changes in life circumstance's. My approach is tailored to an individuals age and developmental level eg aspects of how a 16yr old experiences anxiety may be very different to that of a University student. In the initial session we collaboratively decide the main issues, agree the type of therapy to use, develop preliminary goals and begin to identify strengths, personal qualities and challenges that you have already overcome.
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Claudine Maguire
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London E6
I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, Jungian, CBT, and family systems therapy.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, grief and loss, trauma, or self esteem issues I may be able to help. Therapy sessions aim to help you to feel better emotionally and mentally; to understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours; to develop coping skills; to improve your relationships and to make positive changes in your life. Psychotherapy can be a helpful way to address a variety of conflicting and traumatic experiences. It can provide a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, Jungian, CBT, and family systems therapy.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, grief and loss, trauma, or self esteem issues I may be able to help. Therapy sessions aim to help you to feel better emotionally and mentally; to understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours; to develop coping skills; to improve your relationships and to make positive changes in your life. Psychotherapy can be a helpful way to address a variety of conflicting and traumatic experiences. It can provide a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
020 3871 8476 View 020 3871 8476
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Dr Sukbinder Bilkhu
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Birmingham B43  (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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Sarah Hammond
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Thame OX9  (Online Only)
These include: Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Person-centred, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-focused, Polyvagal and Somatic (Body) therapies, NLP, and Focusing.
I’m Sarah. I’m a registered Integrative Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist. I integrate Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy to help with issues including Anxiety, Depression, Relationship problems, Low Self-esteem, Overwhelming emotions, Compulsive Disorders, Eating disorders, Panic attacks, Phobias, Addictive behaviours and more. Taking a healing-oriented approach means that therapy we do together targets symptoms and neurological pathways in the brain by focusing on the core emotions, body sensations and nervous system responses that are connected to them.
These include: Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Person-centred, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-focused, Polyvagal and Somatic (Body) therapies, NLP, and Focusing.
I’m Sarah. I’m a registered Integrative Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist. I integrate Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy to help with issues including Anxiety, Depression, Relationship problems, Low Self-esteem, Overwhelming emotions, Compulsive Disorders, Eating disorders, Panic attacks, Phobias, Addictive behaviours and more. Taking a healing-oriented approach means that therapy we do together targets symptoms and neurological pathways in the brain by focusing on the core emotions, body sensations and nervous system responses that are connected to them.
01438 906539 View 01438 906539
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Jamie N Bird
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS13
Waitlist for new clients
Through exploration of your family systems, dynamics and the roles you play in life, you can discover so much about yourselves, things that you just accept and perhaps why.
I have worked for many years helping my clients to accept themselves for who they are and how they survive in the hidden world that goes on inside their heads, the world where fear holds them back and keeps them stuck. The world we are all familiar with, the place we go when we put our heads on our pillows at night and we know! I believe that through honest exploration, reflection and acceptance of our past, we can start to accept ourselves and begin to build our self-esteem, self respect, our confidence and compassion for ourselves. We can embrace the parts of us that work and let go of the parts that don't, we can change.
Through exploration of your family systems, dynamics and the roles you play in life, you can discover so much about yourselves, things that you just accept and perhaps why.
I have worked for many years helping my clients to accept themselves for who they are and how they survive in the hidden world that goes on inside their heads, the world where fear holds them back and keeps them stuck. The world we are all familiar with, the place we go when we put our heads on our pillows at night and we know! I believe that through honest exploration, reflection and acceptance of our past, we can start to accept ourselves and begin to build our self-esteem, self respect, our confidence and compassion for ourselves. We can embrace the parts of us that work and let go of the parts that don't, we can change.
0117 463 1826 View 0117 463 1826
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Elaine Conway MBACP (Accred)
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
London EC2M  (Online Only)
We will spend our sessions being curious about your process, your challenges & begin to untangle your experiences using a toolkit of Mindfulness, Neuroscience, & Internal Family Systems.
You can expect to receive effective, nurturing, honest therapy which will help you make space for a different perspective; I am passionate about relieving the mental, physical, emotional and relational distress client's present with. I mainly get contacted by clients who present with Anxiety, Depression, low mood, Relationship issues, Trauma & Addictions. - Client testimony “As a result of my sessions with Elaine, I’ve made some really positive changes which I wholeheartedly believe I wouldn’t have been capable of without her professional guidance.”
We will spend our sessions being curious about your process, your challenges & begin to untangle your experiences using a toolkit of Mindfulness, Neuroscience, & Internal Family Systems.
You can expect to receive effective, nurturing, honest therapy which will help you make space for a different perspective; I am passionate about relieving the mental, physical, emotional and relational distress client's present with. I mainly get contacted by clients who present with Anxiety, Depression, low mood, Relationship issues, Trauma & Addictions. - Client testimony “As a result of my sessions with Elaine, I’ve made some really positive changes which I wholeheartedly believe I wouldn’t have been capable of without her professional guidance.”
020 4538 5035 View 020 4538 5035

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Family Systems Counsellors
Family Systems therapists view problems within the family as the result not of particular members' behaviors, but of the family's group dynamic. The family is seen as a complex system having its own language, roles, rules, beliefs, needs and patterns. The therapist helps each individual member understand how their childhood family operated, their role in that system, and how that experience has shaped their role in the current family.