Parenting Counselling in Kingston upon Thames
S.W. London Postnatal & Family Counselling Serv
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston upon Thames KT1
Parenting is a demanding job and with each stage your child goes through, you need to constantly adapt your parenting to meet each new challenge.
The South West London Postnatal Counselling Service, is for all parents no matter what stage of the journey you're on. We specialise in supporting mums and their partners, whether you are struggling to conceive or had several miscarriages, whether you had a traumatic birth, or have postnatal depression or anxiety, or whether you're finding it hard to re-negotatiate your relationship now you're a parent. Or you might be struggling with the issues evoked by a fiesty toddler, an anxious eight year old or a moody teenager. As a service we understand the complexities and challenges of being a parent and also of being a child.
Parenting is a demanding job and with each stage your child goes through, you need to constantly adapt your parenting to meet each new challenge.
The South West London Postnatal Counselling Service, is for all parents no matter what stage of the journey you're on. We specialise in supporting mums and their partners, whether you are struggling to conceive or had several miscarriages, whether you had a traumatic birth, or have postnatal depression or anxiety, or whether you're finding it hard to re-negotatiate your relationship now you're a parent. Or you might be struggling with the issues evoked by a fiesty toddler, an anxious eight year old or a moody teenager. As a service we understand the complexities and challenges of being a parent and also of being a child.
On the basis of this, I can then offer further assessment, brief or long term therapies and therapeutic parent support.
I have an MPsychpsych (6-year postgraduate training) and I am registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), for work with children and young people up to the age of 25, as well as parents, carers and professionals. I have 20 years of experience working with children and families, including clinical and leadership positions within the NHS and in many mainstream and specialist schools. Most recently, running a specialist CAMHS service within the NHS in West London and as a Visiting Lecturer on Postgraduate mental health courses at the Tavistock & Portman.
On the basis of this, I can then offer further assessment, brief or long term therapies and therapeutic parent support.
I have an MPsychpsych (6-year postgraduate training) and I am registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), for work with children and young people up to the age of 25, as well as parents, carers and professionals. I have 20 years of experience working with children and families, including clinical and leadership positions within the NHS and in many mainstream and specialist schools. Most recently, running a specialist CAMHS service within the NHS in West London and as a Visiting Lecturer on Postgraduate mental health courses at the Tavistock & Portman.
I have worked as a primary counsellor, family therapist, a group facilitator and supervisor in various settings and ran parenting skills,family and divorce groups.
I work with genuine care, empathy and am non- judgemental. I am very passionate about helping and offer a warm and nurturing space for you to explore your presenting issues which you may be finding challenging and distressing.
I have worked as a primary counsellor, family therapist, a group facilitator and supervisor in various settings and ran parenting skills,family and divorce groups.
I work with genuine care, empathy and am non- judgemental. I am very passionate about helping and offer a warm and nurturing space for you to explore your presenting issues which you may be finding challenging and distressing.
Audra Williams
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kingston upon Thames KT1 (Online Only)
I provide ONLINE individual sessions to adults and children age 6+, systemic (family) and dyadic ( parent/child).
So often people suffer in silence instead of reaching out for support. Whether you are looking for a therapist for yourself or have concerns about your child, teenager or family member, I will provide an engaging and individual approach. I am an experienced artist and art psychotherapist and work creatively with my clients. I am now providing ONLINE psychotherapy and counselling.
I provide ONLINE individual sessions to adults and children age 6+, systemic (family) and dyadic ( parent/child).
So often people suffer in silence instead of reaching out for support. Whether you are looking for a therapist for yourself or have concerns about your child, teenager or family member, I will provide an engaging and individual approach. I am an experienced artist and art psychotherapist and work creatively with my clients. I am now providing ONLINE psychotherapy and counselling.
Growing up can be hard and modern life presents many challenges for young people. Perhaps you are a parent, having noticed your child seems sad, withdrawn or not themselves. They may seem worried or anxious. You may be a young person yourself, struggling to manage the unrelenting pressure of society, education, social media, friends and family. Perhaps you are the parent of a much younger child, wanting to learn new ways of managing their behaviour or worries. Whatever your reasons for being here, thank you for visiting my profile. Please get in touch to discuss your concerns and how I can help you to find a new way forward.
Growing up can be hard and modern life presents many challenges for young people. Perhaps you are a parent, having noticed your child seems sad, withdrawn or not themselves. They may seem worried or anxious. You may be a young person yourself, struggling to manage the unrelenting pressure of society, education, social media, friends and family. Perhaps you are the parent of a much younger child, wanting to learn new ways of managing their behaviour or worries. Whatever your reasons for being here, thank you for visiting my profile. Please get in touch to discuss your concerns and how I can help you to find a new way forward.
I truly care for all of my clients, and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek. I believe in developing a strong collaborative relationship with my clients to maximize their success. My strength-based approach is rooted in Systemic Theory. Empathy and humour play a significant role in my relational style. I have worked with children, adolescents, and families with a variety of social, emotional, behavioural and learning issues.
I truly care for all of my clients, and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek. I believe in developing a strong collaborative relationship with my clients to maximize their success. My strength-based approach is rooted in Systemic Theory. Empathy and humour play a significant role in my relational style. I have worked with children, adolescents, and families with a variety of social, emotional, behavioural and learning issues.
I work with adults and young people aged 8 years old to 25 year olds who are looking for a safe space to understand themselves and make sense of their experiences. I'm an HCPC registered and Chartered Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsych) with 20 years of experience. I previously worked in NHS adult primary care and Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS) as well as in private practice in Harley Street and Canary Wharf and inside big corporations. Please note that I'm not able to work with young people who are presenting with a high level of risk to themselves (e.g., self harming , eating disorder, psychosis).
I work with adults and young people aged 8 years old to 25 year olds who are looking for a safe space to understand themselves and make sense of their experiences. I'm an HCPC registered and Chartered Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsych) with 20 years of experience. I previously worked in NHS adult primary care and Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS) as well as in private practice in Harley Street and Canary Wharf and inside big corporations. Please note that I'm not able to work with young people who are presenting with a high level of risk to themselves (e.g., self harming , eating disorder, psychosis).
You might be coming to therapy because there is a specific situation or issue, that is causing you distress, and leaving you feeling conflicted, or overwhelmed. Or you might come to therapy because you have a sense that your life isn't working out the way that you'd hoped, perhaps there is something missing that you can't put your finger on or put words to. These difficulties could be linked to the way that you see yourself or to patterns in relationships that stop you getting what you want from life. Many difficulties stem not from feelings themselves, but the way that we've learned to manage those feelings or the way we think about those feelings. Therapy provides a safe space to think together about the issues that you face. It is very much a two-way relationship, in which we work together to understand what the underlying difficulties are. We all have a story inside our heads about who we are and who the world is and that story affects how we interpret what is happening in the here and now. Understanding this story can help you to react to the present moment more creatively and with more of a sense of choice.
You might be coming to therapy because there is a specific situation or issue, that is causing you distress, and leaving you feeling conflicted, or overwhelmed. Or you might come to therapy because you have a sense that your life isn't working out the way that you'd hoped, perhaps there is something missing that you can't put your finger on or put words to. These difficulties could be linked to the way that you see yourself or to patterns in relationships that stop you getting what you want from life. Many difficulties stem not from feelings themselves, but the way that we've learned to manage those feelings or the way we think about those feelings. Therapy provides a safe space to think together about the issues that you face. It is very much a two-way relationship, in which we work together to understand what the underlying difficulties are. We all have a story inside our heads about who we are and who the world is and that story affects how we interpret what is happening in the here and now. Understanding this story can help you to react to the present moment more creatively and with more of a sense of choice.
Feeling low? Not sure why? Or maybe you know why but not sure what to do about it. Either way, I am here to help you work through this difficult time. It takes courage to reach out and ask for support so it is important to find a counsellor who you feel comfortable with. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to help you reflect on your personal experiences, develop self-awareness and make the changes you are looking for, to obtain a more fulfilling life. Asking for support is not admitting you can't cope, it's about looking for ways to help you cope.
Feeling low? Not sure why? Or maybe you know why but not sure what to do about it. Either way, I am here to help you work through this difficult time. It takes courage to reach out and ask for support so it is important to find a counsellor who you feel comfortable with. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to help you reflect on your personal experiences, develop self-awareness and make the changes you are looking for, to obtain a more fulfilling life. Asking for support is not admitting you can't cope, it's about looking for ways to help you cope.
Nikki Howes
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kingston upon Thames KT2 (Online Only)
Welcome to a supportive space where counseling transforms challenges into opportunities for growth. I specialize in helping individuals navigate a variety of issues, offering a unique and inclusive approach tailored to each client.
Welcome to a supportive space where counseling transforms challenges into opportunities for growth. I specialize in helping individuals navigate a variety of issues, offering a unique and inclusive approach tailored to each client.
You come with a desire to develop positive coping strategies, enhance resilience, and cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and how you navigate life's challenges, and wish to gain insight into patterns of behaviours and to foster healthier relationships. Ultimately, you aspire to achieve a sense of fulfilment and a more authentic connection with yourself and others in your life.
You come with a desire to develop positive coping strategies, enhance resilience, and cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and how you navigate life's challenges, and wish to gain insight into patterns of behaviours and to foster healthier relationships. Ultimately, you aspire to achieve a sense of fulfilment and a more authentic connection with yourself and others in your life.
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I welcome people with a wide range of issues and recognise that most people do not bring issues that can be easily defined as a single category. You may have recently experienced a crisis in your life, such as bereavement, loss of a relationship, trauma or illness. Or perhaps you are less clear about why you are finding it hard to cope, you might be feeling anxious, stressed or experiencing unpredictable emotional swings but not be sure about why this is happening. Or maybe you are finding the process of ageing difficult and unsettling.
I welcome people with a wide range of issues and recognise that most people do not bring issues that can be easily defined as a single category. You may have recently experienced a crisis in your life, such as bereavement, loss of a relationship, trauma or illness. Or perhaps you are less clear about why you are finding it hard to cope, you might be feeling anxious, stressed or experiencing unpredictable emotional swings but not be sure about why this is happening. Or maybe you are finding the process of ageing difficult and unsettling.
Hello, I'm Emma, a fully qualified BACP registered integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with over 14 years of experience working in mental health settings. I'm passionate about helping people find their own answers to their problems and I'm here to support you in doing so. During my career, I've worked with a wide range of mental health issues, and I have found that each person's experience is unique. That's why I offer a personalized approach to therapy. I want to hear what you want and need from life, and together we will work on setting and achieving your goals.
Hello, I'm Emma, a fully qualified BACP registered integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with over 14 years of experience working in mental health settings. I'm passionate about helping people find their own answers to their problems and I'm here to support you in doing so. During my career, I've worked with a wide range of mental health issues, and I have found that each person's experience is unique. That's why I offer a personalized approach to therapy. I want to hear what you want and need from life, and together we will work on setting and achieving your goals.
I don't believe that there is one method of psychotherapy that suits everyone. I believe in adapting my way of working for each client I meet. You may feel that you want to work short-term on a specific aspect of your life. You may feel that you want to take time to look back on your early life experiences or you may not know where to start or where you are going. Whatever your situation is, I will do my best to see the world as you do and, where possible, offer you an alternative perspective. I believe the same is true for children and using sand tray and art materials I allow children to process their emotions through play.
I don't believe that there is one method of psychotherapy that suits everyone. I believe in adapting my way of working for each client I meet. You may feel that you want to work short-term on a specific aspect of your life. You may feel that you want to take time to look back on your early life experiences or you may not know where to start or where you are going. Whatever your situation is, I will do my best to see the world as you do and, where possible, offer you an alternative perspective. I believe the same is true for children and using sand tray and art materials I allow children to process their emotions through play.
Perhaps you need help to reduce your anxiety, depression or negative feeling about yourself. You want to build your self-confidence, to discover who you are and what you want from life. You may wish to consider relationship or family issues, or to explore past experiences that are impacting you now. You may need to work through your grief or loss. You may have experienced a significant life change or transition. I provide a non-judgemental, explorative and confidential space to help you to understand yourself better. I also offer support for those dealing with ADHD and Autism diagnosis or traits.
Perhaps you need help to reduce your anxiety, depression or negative feeling about yourself. You want to build your self-confidence, to discover who you are and what you want from life. You may wish to consider relationship or family issues, or to explore past experiences that are impacting you now. You may need to work through your grief or loss. You may have experienced a significant life change or transition. I provide a non-judgemental, explorative and confidential space to help you to understand yourself better. I also offer support for those dealing with ADHD and Autism diagnosis or traits.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I can support you through life transitions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, perfectionism and impostor feelings, workplace stress and burnout, self-doubt, depression and anxiety. Additionally, I have been volunteering with a bereavement counselling charity in Greater London and specialise in loss and bereavement.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I can support you through life transitions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, perfectionism and impostor feelings, workplace stress and burnout, self-doubt, depression and anxiety. Additionally, I have been volunteering with a bereavement counselling charity in Greater London and specialise in loss and bereavement.
Welcome. I'm Rubia. I'm an integrative psychotherapist who specialises in working with neurodivergent and multicultural clients for the past 20 years in a variety of different settings. As a trauma-informed therapist my approach is holistic, creative and warm. I use my lived experience to connect, guide and support clients from all walks of life through periods of overwhelm. I work with a wide range of issues. These include relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, functional living with mental health issues, Loss, workplace-related stress, low self-esteem, self-harm and many more.
Welcome. I'm Rubia. I'm an integrative psychotherapist who specialises in working with neurodivergent and multicultural clients for the past 20 years in a variety of different settings. As a trauma-informed therapist my approach is holistic, creative and warm. I use my lived experience to connect, guide and support clients from all walks of life through periods of overwhelm. I work with a wide range of issues. These include relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, functional living with mental health issues, Loss, workplace-related stress, low self-esteem, self-harm and many more.
I offer confidential and creative psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I work worldwide using Zoom, and in-person in London, UK. My clients usually arrive to work through a difficulty – including anxiety and depression, situations with relationships and sex, issues with alcohol or drugs, loss, recent or historic abuse, betrayal, self-esteem, anger, or a sense of being directionless or stuck. I respect the urgency of the situation – the need to find a way through – and the need for that way to be sustainable and authentic to who you are.
I offer confidential and creative psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I work worldwide using Zoom, and in-person in London, UK. My clients usually arrive to work through a difficulty – including anxiety and depression, situations with relationships and sex, issues with alcohol or drugs, loss, recent or historic abuse, betrayal, self-esteem, anger, or a sense of being directionless or stuck. I respect the urgency of the situation – the need to find a way through – and the need for that way to be sustainable and authentic to who you are.
If you're feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, are dealing with ADHD or autism—whether diagnosed or self-identified—and feel different because of your culture, disability, or sexuality, I can help. I specialise in helping people from diverse backgrounds who are also neurodivergent, offering you a safe space to navigate your unique challenges through existential therapy. I also specialise in couples therapy for interracial couples or individuals in cross-cultural relationships, helping them navigate the complexities of cultural differences and communication.
If you're feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, are dealing with ADHD or autism—whether diagnosed or self-identified—and feel different because of your culture, disability, or sexuality, I can help. I specialise in helping people from diverse backgrounds who are also neurodivergent, offering you a safe space to navigate your unique challenges through existential therapy. I also specialise in couples therapy for interracial couples or individuals in cross-cultural relationships, helping them navigate the complexities of cultural differences and communication.
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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.