Parenting Counselling in Cambridge
She can also deliver attachment based parenting interventions including Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) and Circle of Security Parenting.
Dr Sally Martin began working in NHS based psychological services in 2008 and has a busy private practice now established. She works with people with a range of mental health problems. Sally works primarily with adults and can help with mild to moderate mental health difficulties and trauma. Sally’s specialist interest is perinatal and parent infant psychology. She has extensive experience of working with loss, trauma and parenting difficulties.
She can also deliver attachment based parenting interventions including Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) and Circle of Security Parenting.
Dr Sally Martin began working in NHS based psychological services in 2008 and has a busy private practice now established. She works with people with a range of mental health problems. Sally works primarily with adults and can help with mild to moderate mental health difficulties and trauma. Sally’s specialist interest is perinatal and parent infant psychology. She has extensive experience of working with loss, trauma and parenting difficulties.
In another role, as a Specialist Clinician with the Fostering and Adoption wing of Cambridgeshire County Council, I offer trauma-sensitive therapeutic parenting support to foster carers and adoptive parents, as well as provide training and consultation to schools and social workers.
In order to fly, all one must do is simply miss the ground - writes Douglas Adams. You will find an attuned, compassionate, therapeutic environment, where there is warmth, empathy, an active interest in your needs and strengths, as well as acceptance of, all of your experiences. I seek to provide containment for pain and distress that you may be going through so that you feel safe to open up and explore options for your complex life challenges. I am an experienced, BACP-registered Relationship Counsellor, working for Relate Cambridge, as an Individual, Couple and Family Counsellor, as well as a Psychosexual Therapist.
In another role, as a Specialist Clinician with the Fostering and Adoption wing of Cambridgeshire County Council, I offer trauma-sensitive therapeutic parenting support to foster carers and adoptive parents, as well as provide training and consultation to schools and social workers.
In order to fly, all one must do is simply miss the ground - writes Douglas Adams. You will find an attuned, compassionate, therapeutic environment, where there is warmth, empathy, an active interest in your needs and strengths, as well as acceptance of, all of your experiences. I seek to provide containment for pain and distress that you may be going through so that you feel safe to open up and explore options for your complex life challenges. I am an experienced, BACP-registered Relationship Counsellor, working for Relate Cambridge, as an Individual, Couple and Family Counsellor, as well as a Psychosexual Therapist.
I prioritize building trust with both parent and child to foster a secure relationship.
I work with infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and their parents. My expertise lies in parent-child relationships, anxiety in early childhood and adolescence, ASD and trauma. I believe that both the parent and the child are integral to the therapeutic process. Sometimes the parent will be present in the therapy room, and at other times, the child and the parent will attend separately. The medium of therapy with the child depends on their age; for younger children, therapy involves play and play-based activities, gradually transitioning to a more conversational approach as they grow older.
I prioritize building trust with both parent and child to foster a secure relationship.
I work with infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and their parents. My expertise lies in parent-child relationships, anxiety in early childhood and adolescence, ASD and trauma. I believe that both the parent and the child are integral to the therapeutic process. Sometimes the parent will be present in the therapy room, and at other times, the child and the parent will attend separately. The medium of therapy with the child depends on their age; for younger children, therapy involves play and play-based activities, gradually transitioning to a more conversational approach as they grow older.
Dr Tej is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25 years clinical experience across Infant, Child and Adult mental health services. In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns. Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/ parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
Dr Tej is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25 years clinical experience across Infant, Child and Adult mental health services. In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns. Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/ parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.
I provide support (currently virtual only) for a range of difficulties affecting the wellbeing and mental health of children and families, including: dealing with life changes (e.g. parental separation), low mood, anxiety, behavioural difficulties, panic attacks, emotionally-based school avoidance. I also provide support for perinatal issues (pre/post-natal anxiety, low mood, birth trauma) in addition to early years challenges (tantrums, sleep and bonding difficulties). I specialise in providing parent and family support. I strongly believe in the importance of intervening early before challenges have chance to develop further.
I provide support (currently virtual only) for a range of difficulties affecting the wellbeing and mental health of children and families, including: dealing with life changes (e.g. parental separation), low mood, anxiety, behavioural difficulties, panic attacks, emotionally-based school avoidance. I also provide support for perinatal issues (pre/post-natal anxiety, low mood, birth trauma) in addition to early years challenges (tantrums, sleep and bonding difficulties). I specialise in providing parent and family support. I strongly believe in the importance of intervening early before challenges have chance to develop further.
Dr Kirsty Langley
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cambridge CB1 (Online Only)
I provide specialist assessment and therapeutic support for the whole family. You may be here because you have experienced loss on your journey to parenthood, a traumatic birth, find parenthood overwhelming or perhaps having children has reignited painful memories from your own childhood. I can support you to understand and process such experiences, as well as what parenting triggers for you personally. Working together we can find strategies to thrive beyond what has brought you here.
I provide specialist assessment and therapeutic support for the whole family. You may be here because you have experienced loss on your journey to parenthood, a traumatic birth, find parenthood overwhelming or perhaps having children has reignited painful memories from your own childhood. I can support you to understand and process such experiences, as well as what parenting triggers for you personally. Working together we can find strategies to thrive beyond what has brought you here.
Usually, people seek therapy following some sort of an emotional crisis, a breakdown or a break-up in relationship, loss and bereavement, even following positive experiences like becoming a parent.
We all might experience difficult times in life; feeling complicated feelings and struggling to understand what is going on for you and why is a normal occurrence. Using my knowledge and extensive experience as a psychotherapist I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to explore your issues and reflect on your situation. A greater understanding of your internal world will enable you to gain insight into how you operate and understand yourself better. The therapeutic process will enable you to change your life and your relationships. I offer a safe space to faciliate the delicate journey of exploring.
Usually, people seek therapy following some sort of an emotional crisis, a breakdown or a break-up in relationship, loss and bereavement, even following positive experiences like becoming a parent.
We all might experience difficult times in life; feeling complicated feelings and struggling to understand what is going on for you and why is a normal occurrence. Using my knowledge and extensive experience as a psychotherapist I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to explore your issues and reflect on your situation. A greater understanding of your internal world will enable you to gain insight into how you operate and understand yourself better. The therapeutic process will enable you to change your life and your relationships. I offer a safe space to faciliate the delicate journey of exploring.
I also have experience of teaching, parenting and step parenting which means I’m familiar with different family dynamics.
If things aren't going well at the moment and you feel alone then maybe I can help? I offer the opportunity to explore whatever may be causing you pain and anxiety in a safe and caring space. Some people come because they want short term help with a particular issue which may be causing them problems with getting on with the process of living. Other people come because they would like to work longer term with a complexity of issues sometimes originating from childhood. Whatever is worrying you book a free initial assessment and see if working with me helps make a difference. I offer discounts for refugees.
I also have experience of teaching, parenting and step parenting which means I’m familiar with different family dynamics.
If things aren't going well at the moment and you feel alone then maybe I can help? I offer the opportunity to explore whatever may be causing you pain and anxiety in a safe and caring space. Some people come because they want short term help with a particular issue which may be causing them problems with getting on with the process of living. Other people come because they would like to work longer term with a complexity of issues sometimes originating from childhood. Whatever is worrying you book a free initial assessment and see if working with me helps make a difference. I offer discounts for refugees.
The clients I have seen often find they do not feel connected with who they are anymore, or perhaps never really knew. They might have left an abusive situation, or be unsure how they feel about their current routine. Some have had children and lost some of their identity since gaining the title of ' parent.' This can leave people feeling anxious, depressed or scared of the future. I have history of seeing both male and female survivors of Domestic Abuse, Postnatal Depression for all parents and a lack of self worth.
The clients I have seen often find they do not feel connected with who they are anymore, or perhaps never really knew. They might have left an abusive situation, or be unsure how they feel about their current routine. Some have had children and lost some of their identity since gaining the title of ' parent.' This can leave people feeling anxious, depressed or scared of the future. I have history of seeing both male and female survivors of Domestic Abuse, Postnatal Depression for all parents and a lack of self worth.
In parent sessions, I offer a non-judgmental space to hear your concerns, provide specific guidance, and reassure, enhancing your understanding and confidence in your parenting.
It can be challenging to support your child or teen when they are having friendship struggles, experiencing bullying, overwhelming anxiety or uncontrollable angry feelings. As a dedicated child emotion specialist, I work with children aged 6-17 to build their emotional regulation through personalised online sessions and tools tailored around their interests. My creative approach equips children with useful social and emotional strategies that boost their self-esteem and nurture their emotional intelligence. The result is a calmer, happier home life for you and your family with your child or teen feeling more emotionally balanced.
In parent sessions, I offer a non-judgmental space to hear your concerns, provide specific guidance, and reassure, enhancing your understanding and confidence in your parenting.
It can be challenging to support your child or teen when they are having friendship struggles, experiencing bullying, overwhelming anxiety or uncontrollable angry feelings. As a dedicated child emotion specialist, I work with children aged 6-17 to build their emotional regulation through personalised online sessions and tools tailored around their interests. My creative approach equips children with useful social and emotional strategies that boost their self-esteem and nurture their emotional intelligence. The result is a calmer, happier home life for you and your family with your child or teen feeling more emotionally balanced.
Life can be challenging, confusing, and overwhelming…for us all, and finding a therapist can be a daunting process. In my practice, I offer a welcoming, confidential, and judgment-free space where we can work together to understand and navigate the challenges in your life. I work with a range of presenting issues such as: anxiety, depression, navigating difficult life transitions, neurodiversity, lone- parenting and step- parenting challenges, substance use and addictions.
Life can be challenging, confusing, and overwhelming…for us all, and finding a therapist can be a daunting process. In my practice, I offer a welcoming, confidential, and judgment-free space where we can work together to understand and navigate the challenges in your life. I work with a range of presenting issues such as: anxiety, depression, navigating difficult life transitions, neurodiversity, lone- parenting and step- parenting challenges, substance use and addictions.
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As a parent and partner myself, I am very down to earth, empathic and patient, with lots of compassion and understanding for all the struggles that people go through.
Sometimes it is hard to know what to do or who to turn to if you are struggling with something , feeling overwhelmed or unhappy.. Or if one of your loved ones is finding life rather hard to cope with. If you are looking for some effective and compassionate help, for someone to listen and try to understand your difficulties, maybe help you find some relief and strategies, then why not reach out and let's talk it through together. I may be able to help you too if things with your partner are wobbly and you are perhaps fearing the worst for the survival of your relationship.
As a parent and partner myself, I am very down to earth, empathic and patient, with lots of compassion and understanding for all the struggles that people go through.
Sometimes it is hard to know what to do or who to turn to if you are struggling with something , feeling overwhelmed or unhappy.. Or if one of your loved ones is finding life rather hard to cope with. If you are looking for some effective and compassionate help, for someone to listen and try to understand your difficulties, maybe help you find some relief and strategies, then why not reach out and let's talk it through together. I may be able to help you too if things with your partner are wobbly and you are perhaps fearing the worst for the survival of your relationship.
Neuro Coral Psychology; Autism & ADHD specialists
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Cambridge CB1
Our support sessions can be used to learn more about neurodivergence, to support adjustment to diagnosis, to explore tricky parenting dilemmas, or to think about what might help at school or work.
Hello! I'm Dr Lisa Weston, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist leading a small team of experienced clinicians. We offer Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disability diagnostic assessments and support sessions for children, young people and adults, in Cambridgeshire and beyond. We are skilled in assessing features of neurodivergence which are often missed, including in girls and women or those who may mask their differences. Having previously worked in an NHS diagnostic assessment service, I recognise how important it is for people to have a positive experience of their assessment and post diagnostic support.
Our support sessions can be used to learn more about neurodivergence, to support adjustment to diagnosis, to explore tricky parenting dilemmas, or to think about what might help at school or work.
Hello! I'm Dr Lisa Weston, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist leading a small team of experienced clinicians. We offer Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disability diagnostic assessments and support sessions for children, young people and adults, in Cambridgeshire and beyond. We are skilled in assessing features of neurodivergence which are often missed, including in girls and women or those who may mask their differences. Having previously worked in an NHS diagnostic assessment service, I recognise how important it is for people to have a positive experience of their assessment and post diagnostic support.
I also work with families and complex parent & child relationships.
Working online and where possible face to face I seek to establish a safe space where you are able to explore those challenges in your life that keep you from moving forward or from leading the life that you aspire to have. "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." - Viktor Frankl
I also work with families and complex parent & child relationships.
Working online and where possible face to face I seek to establish a safe space where you are able to explore those challenges in your life that keep you from moving forward or from leading the life that you aspire to have. "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." - Viktor Frankl
As a parent myself, I understand the pressures that you face in trying to keep all the plates spinning, I can help you work on finding balance and challenging self critical thoughts, so that you can start to believe you are good enough.
Are you a parent feeling the pressure? Do you constantly find it hard to forgive yourself if you have lost your temper with your children? Are you feeling that you are comparing your parenting to others and telling yourself to do better? I am here to help you manage your burnout and stop chasing the ideal of a 'perfect parent'
As a parent myself, I understand the pressures that you face in trying to keep all the plates spinning, I can help you work on finding balance and challenging self critical thoughts, so that you can start to believe you are good enough.
Are you a parent feeling the pressure? Do you constantly find it hard to forgive yourself if you have lost your temper with your children? Are you feeling that you are comparing your parenting to others and telling yourself to do better? I am here to help you manage your burnout and stop chasing the ideal of a 'perfect parent'
I am a Systemic Psychotherapist with extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families in a variety of settings. I hold a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood College (Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A) and am currently UKCP Registered. Before starting my private practice, I was employed for six years as a Specialist Clinician for Children’s Social Care by the Cambridgeshire County Council. Prior to this, I ran an outpatient program for individuals struggling with an eating disorder and their families. I work with individuals, couples and families,
I am a Systemic Psychotherapist with extensive experience working with individuals, couples and families in a variety of settings. I hold a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Edgewood College (Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A) and am currently UKCP Registered. Before starting my private practice, I was employed for six years as a Specialist Clinician for Children’s Social Care by the Cambridgeshire County Council. Prior to this, I ran an outpatient program for individuals struggling with an eating disorder and their families. I work with individuals, couples and families,
I provide a supportive and non judgemental space to explore any issues that are troubling you. Having space to to talk things through with an experienced and compassionate professional can be an important part of working though life issues that feel stuck, confusing or painful.
I provide a supportive and non judgemental space to explore any issues that are troubling you. Having space to to talk things through with an experienced and compassionate professional can be an important part of working though life issues that feel stuck, confusing or painful.
As a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, with further specialism in Perinatal and Parental Mental Health, I work with people who have a range of difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, processing past trauma, OCD, birth trauma, phobia of birth, difficulties with bonding, gender disappointment, adjusting to parenthood, low self-esteem and the sad loss of a pregnancy. I understand that life can feel complicated and tricky, and often involves a mix of emotions. I will work alongside you to develop an intervention plan that fits for you, based upon your needs, your goals and the evidence bases for effective treatment.
As a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, with further specialism in Perinatal and Parental Mental Health, I work with people who have a range of difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, processing past trauma, OCD, birth trauma, phobia of birth, difficulties with bonding, gender disappointment, adjusting to parenthood, low self-esteem and the sad loss of a pregnancy. I understand that life can feel complicated and tricky, and often involves a mix of emotions. I will work alongside you to develop an intervention plan that fits for you, based upon your needs, your goals and the evidence bases for effective treatment.
ENA Behaviour Consultancy provides tailored, early intervention behaviour support for families of young people aged 4-11. We support caregivers by supporting them to gain confidence and understanding around emerging behaviours by collaboratively working along side them to support their child. We provide short term (6-8 sessions) support to families and introduce a behaviour support plan to mitigate risk, teach new skills and ultimately reduce behaviours. We introduce strategies proactively, meaning that we look at WHY behaviours are happening and replace them with alternatives to ensure that the young person's needs are being met.
ENA Behaviour Consultancy provides tailored, early intervention behaviour support for families of young people aged 4-11. We support caregivers by supporting them to gain confidence and understanding around emerging behaviours by collaboratively working along side them to support their child. We provide short term (6-8 sessions) support to families and introduce a behaviour support plan to mitigate risk, teach new skills and ultimately reduce behaviours. We introduce strategies proactively, meaning that we look at WHY behaviours are happening and replace them with alternatives to ensure that the young person's needs are being met.
Are you noticing and experiencing feelings of worry, and unable to shake it off? Are you increasingly tearful, sad, with low mood, low appetite, experiencing disturbed sleep/lack of a good quality sleep, nightmares, and tiredness? Feeling like something bad is going to happen? If so, do not be alone in your feelings, let's talk about it.
Are you noticing and experiencing feelings of worry, and unable to shake it off? Are you increasingly tearful, sad, with low mood, low appetite, experiencing disturbed sleep/lack of a good quality sleep, nightmares, and tiredness? Feeling like something bad is going to happen? If so, do not be alone in your feelings, let's talk about it.
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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.