Parenting Counselling in Morden

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Kinga Zajaczkowska
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Morden SM4
Many people experience emotional difficulties at some point in their life. Sometimes we feel we are ‘not right' and we don’t know why. Unresolved issues past or present can create stress, anxiety, depression and may impact your everyday life. If you feel overwhelmed, unhappy or alone perhaps talking with a professional can help.
Many people experience emotional difficulties at some point in their life. Sometimes we feel we are ‘not right' and we don’t know why. Unresolved issues past or present can create stress, anxiety, depression and may impact your everyday life. If you feel overwhelmed, unhappy or alone perhaps talking with a professional can help.
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Alina Apopei
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Morden SM4  (Online Only)
Is your life affected by issues in your relationships with others, issues in your relationship you have with yourself? Are intrusive and negative thoughts often making you feel down and helpless? Is anxiety stopping you from enjoying your life? There is hope. I can help you explore, challenge and change those unhelpful thought patterns, aiming to help you feel more empowered and confident so you can enjoy your life and have more loving and happier relationships, with yourself and others. Contact me to book an initial appointment and see if my combined psychotherapy&solution focused approach would work for you.
Is your life affected by issues in your relationships with others, issues in your relationship you have with yourself? Are intrusive and negative thoughts often making you feel down and helpless? Is anxiety stopping you from enjoying your life? There is hope. I can help you explore, challenge and change those unhelpful thought patterns, aiming to help you feel more empowered and confident so you can enjoy your life and have more loving and happier relationships, with yourself and others. Contact me to book an initial appointment and see if my combined psychotherapy&solution focused approach would work for you.
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Kerrie Marie Penfold Wall
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Morden SM4
Are you faced with difficulties, feeling angry, sad or anxious? I understand the reason you are seeking counselling may not be in relation to any specific issue. For example, you may want a safe and confidential space to explore your feelings or seek to grow as a person. It is my wish that our sessions together can help you to understand yourself better and provide greater insight and awareness of your presenting issues or life experience. My integrative training allows me to be flexible and adaptable with my approach, as I feel that therapy is not a one size fits all endeavour.
Are you faced with difficulties, feeling angry, sad or anxious? I understand the reason you are seeking counselling may not be in relation to any specific issue. For example, you may want a safe and confidential space to explore your feelings or seek to grow as a person. It is my wish that our sessions together can help you to understand yourself better and provide greater insight and awareness of your presenting issues or life experience. My integrative training allows me to be flexible and adaptable with my approach, as I feel that therapy is not a one size fits all endeavour.
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Rabina Khaliq
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Morden SM4
I offer a Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy Service. If you are searching for a Therapist then it is likely that you are feeling some kind of emotional distress, dissatisfaction, emptiness or a lack of purpose. From time to time virtually everyone will experience life events that cause significant distress. These events maybe recent or may have occurred many years ago. Counselling and Psychotherapy are not only helpful for big traumatic life events but can also be beneficial when you are feeling ‘stuck’ or at a ‘cross roads’ point in your life.
I offer a Professional Counselling and Psychotherapy Service. If you are searching for a Therapist then it is likely that you are feeling some kind of emotional distress, dissatisfaction, emptiness or a lack of purpose. From time to time virtually everyone will experience life events that cause significant distress. These events maybe recent or may have occurred many years ago. Counselling and Psychotherapy are not only helpful for big traumatic life events but can also be beneficial when you are feeling ‘stuck’ or at a ‘cross roads’ point in your life.
0121 752 9068 View 0121 752 9068
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Sonia Freeman
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Morden SM4
I am a BACP Accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with experience working with adults. I offer a warm, empathic, non judgemental and confidential space for you to talk freely of your concerns and explore the nature of the difficulties you are experiencing. My aim is to work alongside you to help you gain a deeper understanding in yourself encouraging the healing process. In my work with couples I introduce elements of Emotionally Focused Therapy, a structured approach based on attachment theory, helping couples to understand and respond to each other's needs effectively. I practice in Sutton SM2
I am a BACP Accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with experience working with adults. I offer a warm, empathic, non judgemental and confidential space for you to talk freely of your concerns and explore the nature of the difficulties you are experiencing. My aim is to work alongside you to help you gain a deeper understanding in yourself encouraging the healing process. In my work with couples I introduce elements of Emotionally Focused Therapy, a structured approach based on attachment theory, helping couples to understand and respond to each other's needs effectively. I practice in Sutton SM2
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Michael Strang
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Morden SM4
Anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress, relationship and family conflict.. I recognise the pressures of today’s world and the difficulties we often face reconciling our inner needs with the demands of a busy life and the people we share it with. I am an experienced and mature counsellor and psychotherapist, who retrained in this field after 20 years working in a corporate environment. My experience includes work within the NHS and the Samaritans, where I have seen how easily we can lose ourselves and struggle to cope, and how important it is to find a person or place where we can speak openly and be heard without judgement.
Anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress, relationship and family conflict.. I recognise the pressures of today’s world and the difficulties we often face reconciling our inner needs with the demands of a busy life and the people we share it with. I am an experienced and mature counsellor and psychotherapist, who retrained in this field after 20 years working in a corporate environment. My experience includes work within the NHS and the Samaritans, where I have seen how easily we can lose ourselves and struggle to cope, and how important it is to find a person or place where we can speak openly and be heard without judgement.
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Rosella Pizzi
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Morden SM4
Hello, I’m Rosella, a qualified Integrative Counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer counselling for adults and young people, providing both short- and long-term support. Therapy can help address feelings of anxiety, confusion, loss, burnout, or inadequacy. Everyone has a unique story, and I would be honoured to hear yours. In a compassionate, judgment-free space, we explore your experiences at your own pace, fostering self-awareness and growth. With the right environment, you can thrive and reach your full potential.
Hello, I’m Rosella, a qualified Integrative Counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer counselling for adults and young people, providing both short- and long-term support. Therapy can help address feelings of anxiety, confusion, loss, burnout, or inadequacy. Everyone has a unique story, and I would be honoured to hear yours. In a compassionate, judgment-free space, we explore your experiences at your own pace, fostering self-awareness and growth. With the right environment, you can thrive and reach your full potential.
020 3597 6719 View 020 3597 6719
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Hervey Wilcox
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Morden SM4
Are you stressed, feeling low or struggling with decisions at the moment? I can help you to talk things through at your own pace, and we can work together on ways to change aspects of your life and the way that you feel about them. I can help you to discuss areas of uncertainty and frustration in a warm, supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere. Some people prefer to talk mainly about difficulties in the present. Others welcome the opportunity to look back to earlier times and understand where emotions like anger, sadness and self-doubt first came from. This can make these problems much easier to deal with in the present.
Are you stressed, feeling low or struggling with decisions at the moment? I can help you to talk things through at your own pace, and we can work together on ways to change aspects of your life and the way that you feel about them. I can help you to discuss areas of uncertainty and frustration in a warm, supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere. Some people prefer to talk mainly about difficulties in the present. Others welcome the opportunity to look back to earlier times and understand where emotions like anger, sadness and self-doubt first came from. This can make these problems much easier to deal with in the present.
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Dr Kate Bexley
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Morden SM4  (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck? Do you know something's wrong but you're not quite sure how to fix it? Perhaps you have a rough idea, but feel like you could benefit from some external, professional support to make sense of things and learn ways to manage certain situations, ways of thinking and / or unhelpful behaviours? You do not need to go through this alone.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you know something's wrong but you're not quite sure how to fix it? Perhaps you have a rough idea, but feel like you could benefit from some external, professional support to make sense of things and learn ways to manage certain situations, ways of thinking and / or unhelpful behaviours? You do not need to go through this alone.
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Flor Ferraco
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified Verified
Morden SM4
Is it difficult for yourself to connect to your emotions and feelings? Sometimes it is complicated to find a link to enable us express freely. Unintentionally, we can create a habit in which we suppress, run away, deny or manipulate our emotions. It is normal to try to push away feelings of discomfort like stress, fear or pain; but there are tools you can learn to help you cope with these emotions in a healthy way. Instead of denying, distracting yourself, manipulating or disconnecting, you can accept, observe, acknowledge and connect deeply with your feelings.
Is it difficult for yourself to connect to your emotions and feelings? Sometimes it is complicated to find a link to enable us express freely. Unintentionally, we can create a habit in which we suppress, run away, deny or manipulate our emotions. It is normal to try to push away feelings of discomfort like stress, fear or pain; but there are tools you can learn to help you cope with these emotions in a healthy way. Instead of denying, distracting yourself, manipulating or disconnecting, you can accept, observe, acknowledge and connect deeply with your feelings.
020 4538 5361 View 020 4538 5361
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Tranquil Minds Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Morden SM4
You feel overwhelmed by a past traumatic experience. You have difficulty setting healthy boundaries. Your self-esteem has been eroded in your relationship. Overwhelmed by people-pleasing in relationships. You have lost a loved one and struggling to cope with the pain/loneliness. Since retraining as a therapist, I’ve supported dozens of clients to make the changes to their lives that have given them more freedom to be themselves and foster healthier relationships. Previous clients have told me that therapy enabled them to find solutions for  stresses in their relationships. I’d love to help you too. I invite you to reach out today.
You feel overwhelmed by a past traumatic experience. You have difficulty setting healthy boundaries. Your self-esteem has been eroded in your relationship. Overwhelmed by people-pleasing in relationships. You have lost a loved one and struggling to cope with the pain/loneliness. Since retraining as a therapist, I’ve supported dozens of clients to make the changes to their lives that have given them more freedom to be themselves and foster healthier relationships. Previous clients have told me that therapy enabled them to find solutions for  stresses in their relationships. I’d love to help you too. I invite you to reach out today.
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Grainne Ashton
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morden SM4
Hello, I’m Grainne (‘Gronya’) an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. When you're encountering emotional difficulties it can feel very isolating. I support clients with a range of issues including anxiety, low mood, bereavement and loss, relationship issues, trauma, work stress and coping with change. Whether you have clear goals you want to address or are not sure why you feel distressed, you don't need to manage alone. I offer a confidential space where you can feel heard and supported to process your past experiences, explore where you are right now, and discover what you may need to move forwards and feel better.
Hello, I’m Grainne (‘Gronya’) an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. When you're encountering emotional difficulties it can feel very isolating. I support clients with a range of issues including anxiety, low mood, bereavement and loss, relationship issues, trauma, work stress and coping with change. Whether you have clear goals you want to address or are not sure why you feel distressed, you don't need to manage alone. I offer a confidential space where you can feel heard and supported to process your past experiences, explore where you are right now, and discover what you may need to move forwards and feel better.
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Kristin C McCarthy
Counsellor, MA, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
London SW19
I am experienced in working with loss, parenting and relationship issues as well as more specialised concerns related to infertility and pregnancy.
As an integrative counsellor, I use a range of approaches and models. I will work with you to help you to explore whatever life issues you may be struggling with. Our sessions gives you the opportunity to discuss your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a non-judgemental and confidential space. I will give you time to work out how to best cope with what you are facing, to come to terms with the past as well as to explore ways to improve your relationships. I will support you but also at times challenge you so that you can honestly evaluate and clarify what really matters to you.
I am experienced in working with loss, parenting and relationship issues as well as more specialised concerns related to infertility and pregnancy.
As an integrative counsellor, I use a range of approaches and models. I will work with you to help you to explore whatever life issues you may be struggling with. Our sessions gives you the opportunity to discuss your thoughts, feelings and experiences in a non-judgemental and confidential space. I will give you time to work out how to best cope with what you are facing, to come to terms with the past as well as to explore ways to improve your relationships. I will support you but also at times challenge you so that you can honestly evaluate and clarify what really matters to you.
020 3962 2406 View 020 3962 2406
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Dr Yvonne Osafo
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Mitcham CR4
I also offer parent-infant psychotherapy, which supports parents when there are difficulties in relating to their new baby.
Life might feel quite unbearable right now. Work and family life may have spiralled out of control. You might be struggling to bond with your new baby, or your young child or teenager is in emotional pain. You may have lost a loved one due to a relationship breaking down or a bereavement. Perhaps your hopes and dreams have been shattered and you are wondering if there is a way out of this dark place. All of the above life events can cause us to feel many confusing emotions such as anxiety, depression or anger. You being here right now is an important step towards changing your situation for the better.
I also offer parent-infant psychotherapy, which supports parents when there are difficulties in relating to their new baby.
Life might feel quite unbearable right now. Work and family life may have spiralled out of control. You might be struggling to bond with your new baby, or your young child or teenager is in emotional pain. You may have lost a loved one due to a relationship breaking down or a bereavement. Perhaps your hopes and dreams have been shattered and you are wondering if there is a way out of this dark place. All of the above life events can cause us to feel many confusing emotions such as anxiety, depression or anger. You being here right now is an important step towards changing your situation for the better.
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Crystal 'ear Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Sutton SM1
I understand that being a teenager or parent isn't easy.
Are you a parent who is worried about their teenager? Are you struggling to communicate with one another whilst finding it hard to understand each other? Does your young person suffer with anxiety or persistent low moods? Maybe they are struggling academically and/or refusing to go to school? Or maybe you are a professional looking for someone to work with a young person in your care? Maybe they are struggling to form relationships or adjust to change. Young people deserve to be heard and listened to, and I hope to provide a space in which they can have exactly that.
I understand that being a teenager or parent isn't easy.
Are you a parent who is worried about their teenager? Are you struggling to communicate with one another whilst finding it hard to understand each other? Does your young person suffer with anxiety or persistent low moods? Maybe they are struggling academically and/or refusing to go to school? Or maybe you are a professional looking for someone to work with a young person in your care? Maybe they are struggling to form relationships or adjust to change. Young people deserve to be heard and listened to, and I hope to provide a space in which they can have exactly that.
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JustJulie Counselling
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sutton SM1
I'm Julie, I offer counselling and support for life changes and transitions big and small, particularly family life and parenting. Is life getting on top of you, leaving you overwhelmed and anxious, but unable to see a way out of the current chaos and fog? Are you feeling constantly exhausted, sad. tearful, inadequate, unable to concentrate and make decisions, and not finding much joy in anything? Or has a traumatic experience left you feeling on-edge, with flashbacks and trapped in a cycle of depression, anger and guilt? Or perhaps you are spotting some 'red flags' in a relationship and and are worried about how healthy it is?
I'm Julie, I offer counselling and support for life changes and transitions big and small, particularly family life and parenting. Is life getting on top of you, leaving you overwhelmed and anxious, but unable to see a way out of the current chaos and fog? Are you feeling constantly exhausted, sad. tearful, inadequate, unable to concentrate and make decisions, and not finding much joy in anything? Or has a traumatic experience left you feeling on-edge, with flashbacks and trapped in a cycle of depression, anger and guilt? Or perhaps you are spotting some 'red flags' in a relationship and and are worried about how healthy it is?
020 3835 5735 View 020 3835 5735
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Antonella Caraglia
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW19
Whether this is anxiety, relationship difficulties, workplace stress; whether you are dealing with stressful life events, work-related stress, career development, motivation, low self-esteem, depression, body image issues, addictions, psychosexual difficulties or parent-child conflict, I will support you to achieve greater clarity and be aware of your choices.
When we are struggling with our painful feelings, we could feel ourselves confused and unable to move in life. Working together, we will explore your present situation in a confidential, secure and comfortable setting. You will reflect on your own thoughts, feelings and experiences and we will identify underlying issues and emotional patterns which have a bearing on your current difficulties. We will activate resources from inside you and find new strategies to effectively deal with your life events. Languages: Italian and English. I offer both online and face to face sessions. Location: Collier's Wood (SW19).
Whether this is anxiety, relationship difficulties, workplace stress; whether you are dealing with stressful life events, work-related stress, career development, motivation, low self-esteem, depression, body image issues, addictions, psychosexual difficulties or parent-child conflict, I will support you to achieve greater clarity and be aware of your choices.
When we are struggling with our painful feelings, we could feel ourselves confused and unable to move in life. Working together, we will explore your present situation in a confidential, secure and comfortable setting. You will reflect on your own thoughts, feelings and experiences and we will identify underlying issues and emotional patterns which have a bearing on your current difficulties. We will activate resources from inside you and find new strategies to effectively deal with your life events. Languages: Italian and English. I offer both online and face to face sessions. Location: Collier's Wood (SW19).
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Valerie-Lee Howard
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SW19
I have worked with clients who have experienced, childhood traumas; abuse; addiction; anger management; anxiety & stress; bereavement; separation & loss; survivors guilt; self-esteem & identity issues; depression; sexuality; teenage pregnancy & parenting; diversity; cultural & migration related issues; disability; relationship difficulties &; self-injury.
People often find counselling useful when they are struggling to make sense of difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences they are encountering. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which an individual can explore their life in their own personal way, as a means of finding deeper understanding; balance and to strengthen their resolve. Whilst being a counsellor I have experience working within the Ministry Of Justice for 18+ years delivering Therapeutic Groups for both men and women who have entered the Criminal Justice System.
I have worked with clients who have experienced, childhood traumas; abuse; addiction; anger management; anxiety & stress; bereavement; separation & loss; survivors guilt; self-esteem & identity issues; depression; sexuality; teenage pregnancy & parenting; diversity; cultural & migration related issues; disability; relationship difficulties &; self-injury.
People often find counselling useful when they are struggling to make sense of difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences they are encountering. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which an individual can explore their life in their own personal way, as a means of finding deeper understanding; balance and to strengthen their resolve. Whilst being a counsellor I have experience working within the Ministry Of Justice for 18+ years delivering Therapeutic Groups for both men and women who have entered the Criminal Justice System.
01798 305083 View 01798 305083
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Dr Stephanie Doig
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW19
Being a parent/caregiver is tough and the pressures of modern life can make the challenges all the greater.
Hello, my name is Stephanie, I'm a Clinical Psychologist specialising in working with children, teens, young adults and their families. I have 15 years + experience in the NHS working in a range of services including Child and Adolescent Services (CAMHS). I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Newcastle University followed by a Masters at New York University and finally my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of East London. I have also been a lecturer in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) at Masters level.
Being a parent/caregiver is tough and the pressures of modern life can make the challenges all the greater.
Hello, my name is Stephanie, I'm a Clinical Psychologist specialising in working with children, teens, young adults and their families. I have 15 years + experience in the NHS working in a range of services including Child and Adolescent Services (CAMHS). I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at Newcastle University followed by a Masters at New York University and finally my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of East London. I have also been a lecturer in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) at Masters level.
020 4538 9441 View 020 4538 9441
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Kamila Markusova
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
London SW20
I particularly enjoy working with people suffering with any form of anxiety & issues related to parenting, family dynamics and relationships - intimate and other.
Hello and warm welcome. There may be many reasons why you are reading this. Perhaps you are feeling low, depressed, anxious, confused, overwhelmed, betrayed, angry, or simply stuck. I understand that first steps towards finding help can feel unsettling or even daunting. The good news is, that by having a look around, you are already on your way. I am an experienced therapist with over 9 years of experience in voluntary, academic, NHS and private settings. I believe we all have an in-built ability to reach our full potential - to live a fulfilling life - and therapy can help with rediscovering and making full use of this ability.
I particularly enjoy working with people suffering with any form of anxiety & issues related to parenting, family dynamics and relationships - intimate and other.
Hello and warm welcome. There may be many reasons why you are reading this. Perhaps you are feeling low, depressed, anxious, confused, overwhelmed, betrayed, angry, or simply stuck. I understand that first steps towards finding help can feel unsettling or even daunting. The good news is, that by having a look around, you are already on your way. I am an experienced therapist with over 9 years of experience in voluntary, academic, NHS and private settings. I believe we all have an in-built ability to reach our full potential - to live a fulfilling life - and therapy can help with rediscovering and making full use of this ability.
01883 779910 View 01883 779910

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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.