Parenting Counselling in Thornton Heath
Mary Joynt
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornton Heath CR7 (Online Only)
I am a family therapist (systemic psychotherapist ) who has been working in public services with individuals, children, adolescents, couples and families for over 14 years. I believe it is important to create a good and trusting therapeutic relationship in order to allow space for change. In my work I will spend time getting to know you (and your partner/family member), your values and the way in which your problem impacts you. Through this narrative approach space for change and difference is discovered.
I am a family therapist (systemic psychotherapist ) who has been working in public services with individuals, children, adolescents, couples and families for over 14 years. I believe it is important to create a good and trusting therapeutic relationship in order to allow space for change. In my work I will spend time getting to know you (and your partner/family member), your values and the way in which your problem impacts you. Through this narrative approach space for change and difference is discovered.
Intuition Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Thornton Heath CR7
Hello! If you are reading this you may be thinking about taking a step towards seeking help and struggling with something that you feel you can no longer tackle alone or maybe you just don’t feel like yourself, which is ok, it is not unusual and no one should have to face difficult situations on their own, I believe no one should have to suffer. I believe that talking through your issues and making sense of how you are feeling can make you feel empowered and propel you to take action to make changes as you connect the dots. I will engage with you to try and provide a deeper understanding of yourself.
Hello! If you are reading this you may be thinking about taking a step towards seeking help and struggling with something that you feel you can no longer tackle alone or maybe you just don’t feel like yourself, which is ok, it is not unusual and no one should have to face difficult situations on their own, I believe no one should have to suffer. I believe that talking through your issues and making sense of how you are feeling can make you feel empowered and propel you to take action to make changes as you connect the dots. I will engage with you to try and provide a deeper understanding of yourself.
Did you find the covid-19 situation challenging? Have you still not recovered from the effects of it? Have you experienced a loss or social isolation? Have you experienced relationship breakdowns, loss of job or income, bereavement, isolation from friends and family or had a major change? Do you just need to talk to someone so you can process all that has happened, to gte support and find some solutions? Then counselling and psychotherapy can provide this for you. Please get in touch.
Did you find the covid-19 situation challenging? Have you still not recovered from the effects of it? Have you experienced a loss or social isolation? Have you experienced relationship breakdowns, loss of job or income, bereavement, isolation from friends and family or had a major change? Do you just need to talk to someone so you can process all that has happened, to gte support and find some solutions? Then counselling and psychotherapy can provide this for you. Please get in touch.
Tracy Chery-Nicolls
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Thornton Heath CR7 (Online Only)
Through my training as a Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist, I have been privileged to work with a diverse range of clients presenting with different underlying difficulties from stress to childhood attachment issues or post traumatic stress disorder. The journey of life can throw up many turns and bumps, psychological therapy provides the opportunity to explore these challenges and find a way that is comfortable for you to move forward, and continue your journey of life.
Through my training as a Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist, I have been privileged to work with a diverse range of clients presenting with different underlying difficulties from stress to childhood attachment issues or post traumatic stress disorder. The journey of life can throw up many turns and bumps, psychological therapy provides the opportunity to explore these challenges and find a way that is comfortable for you to move forward, and continue your journey of life.
I provide integrative holistic Play and Creative Arts Therapy as a method of helping children and young people with behavior and emotional difficulties. I offer tailored individual and group sessions for children and young adults with additional needs, and those that have challenges in accessing learning and meeting their full potential due to school or life difficulties, emotional, behavior and wellbeing issues. I use creative mediums such as art, drama, music, sand play, story telling and many other channels to understand a child/ young person’s world and help them deal with social/emotional challenges.
I provide integrative holistic Play and Creative Arts Therapy as a method of helping children and young people with behavior and emotional difficulties. I offer tailored individual and group sessions for children and young adults with additional needs, and those that have challenges in accessing learning and meeting their full potential due to school or life difficulties, emotional, behavior and wellbeing issues. I use creative mediums such as art, drama, music, sand play, story telling and many other channels to understand a child/ young person’s world and help them deal with social/emotional challenges.
Therapy can help you whilst going through some of the most difficult times in your life, whether they are in the present or the past. As a counsellor there would be a safe place to offload those harmful thoughts in the room and where the focus is on the thoughts and feelings you have created. My focus is on you the client to support you at an emotional and steady pace; and to progress you from where you are to a place of contentment. I have been a therapist to children to mature adults. Remember that, "you are more than your past".
Therapy can help you whilst going through some of the most difficult times in your life, whether they are in the present or the past. As a counsellor there would be a safe place to offload those harmful thoughts in the room and where the focus is on the thoughts and feelings you have created. My focus is on you the client to support you at an emotional and steady pace; and to progress you from where you are to a place of contentment. I have been a therapist to children to mature adults. Remember that, "you are more than your past".
There times in your life, when you feel overwhelmed and struggle to understand what is happening in your life. I am able to offer a safe,confidential
environment to explore your issues
There times in your life, when you feel overwhelmed and struggle to understand what is happening in your life. I am able to offer a safe,confidential
environment to explore your issues
Hello and thank you for reading my bio. My name is Dr Ivanka Ezhova and I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist. I have 15 years extensive international experience of clinical practice, multidisciplinary research and education across the United Kingdom, France, and Bulgaria. I have worked in a number of clinical settings, including specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), acute in-patient care, primary and secondary care, and the private sector.
Hello and thank you for reading my bio. My name is Dr Ivanka Ezhova and I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist. I have 15 years extensive international experience of clinical practice, multidisciplinary research and education across the United Kingdom, France, and Bulgaria. I have worked in a number of clinical settings, including specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), acute in-patient care, primary and secondary care, and the private sector.
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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.
If you are a parent or carer who has concerns about the emotional wellbeing of your child or your adolescent, email me so I can call you back as soon as I can for a free consultation to discuss how we can move forward as early intervention is crucial.
As a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, I was trained to carefully observe children and young people and respond to what they are consciously and unconsciously communicating through their behaviour, verbally and non-verbally, through unstructured play, their silence, and other ways to communicate their emotional difficulties or distress. I have several years working in the NHS in CAMHS, and with charity organizations, providing evidence-based therapy and individual & group interventions for children and adolescents and supporting the networks involved in their care so that they can build resilience, flourish and live fuller lives.
If you are a parent or carer who has concerns about the emotional wellbeing of your child or your adolescent, email me so I can call you back as soon as I can for a free consultation to discuss how we can move forward as early intervention is crucial.
As a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, I was trained to carefully observe children and young people and respond to what they are consciously and unconsciously communicating through their behaviour, verbally and non-verbally, through unstructured play, their silence, and other ways to communicate their emotional difficulties or distress. I have several years working in the NHS in CAMHS, and with charity organizations, providing evidence-based therapy and individual & group interventions for children and adolescents and supporting the networks involved in their care so that they can build resilience, flourish and live fuller lives.
I have specific expertise working around separation and co- parenting.
Parenting a child who struggles with emotional or behavioural problems such as anxiety, low mood, or aggression is hard. They may have ADHD or behaviour issues, needing you to adapt your parenting - but you've tried everything and nothing works. This will understandably be affecting your home life, relationships, mood and confidence. It is isolating and lonely dealing with these challenges. A safe, nonjudgmental space with an experienced clinician can be transformative for both you and your child.
I have specific expertise working around separation and co- parenting.
Parenting a child who struggles with emotional or behavioural problems such as anxiety, low mood, or aggression is hard. They may have ADHD or behaviour issues, needing you to adapt your parenting - but you've tried everything and nothing works. This will understandably be affecting your home life, relationships, mood and confidence. It is isolating and lonely dealing with these challenges. A safe, nonjudgmental space with an experienced clinician can be transformative for both you and your child.
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?
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.
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.
I bring over 20 years experience working with children, pre-teen/adolescent, adult & family emotional, behavioural & mental health with specialism in Self-Harm, Parent to Child Violence, Emotional Dysregulation, Trauma, Looked After/Adopted Children, I have specialist training in NVR ( parenting coaching), PTSD & Complex PTSD, self-harm & suicide prevention.
Hello, I am Eleanor, Systemic Psychotherapist & AFT Accredited Systemic Supervisor, I work with individuals, couples & families. Life is painful, challenging & puzzling at times. Some people enter therapy knowing what they wish to change, others to explore their discomfort & pain. I offer a confidential, respectful & collaborative space tailored to your needs integrating talking, creative approaches, parenting coaching & psycho education. Together we can discover new ways to understand, manage or find resolution so you can move forwards towards a more satisfying life with a deeper understanding of yourself & others.
I bring over 20 years experience working with children, pre-teen/adolescent, adult & family emotional, behavioural & mental health with specialism in Self-Harm, Parent to Child Violence, Emotional Dysregulation, Trauma, Looked After/Adopted Children, I have specialist training in NVR ( parenting coaching), PTSD & Complex PTSD, self-harm & suicide prevention.
Hello, I am Eleanor, Systemic Psychotherapist & AFT Accredited Systemic Supervisor, I work with individuals, couples & families. Life is painful, challenging & puzzling at times. Some people enter therapy knowing what they wish to change, others to explore their discomfort & pain. I offer a confidential, respectful & collaborative space tailored to your needs integrating talking, creative approaches, parenting coaching & psycho education. Together we can discover new ways to understand, manage or find resolution so you can move forwards towards a more satisfying life with a deeper understanding of yourself & others.
Common problems include infidelity, difficulties in co- parenting, ill health and life cycle changes.
I work intergratively and collaboratively, that is to say I draw on different psychological therapies, including CBT, Narrative and Attachment ideas and techniques, depending on the challenges and stories brought into the therapy room by the client(s). I work within an overarching Systemic framework which pays special attention to supporting individuals, couples and families to find the strengths of their relationships so as to make disturbing symptoms less problematic. It is not just about problems however, Systemic therapy is built on a bedrock of hope, focusing on resilience and resourcefulness.
Common problems include infidelity, difficulties in co- parenting, ill health and life cycle changes.
I work intergratively and collaboratively, that is to say I draw on different psychological therapies, including CBT, Narrative and Attachment ideas and techniques, depending on the challenges and stories brought into the therapy room by the client(s). I work within an overarching Systemic framework which pays special attention to supporting individuals, couples and families to find the strengths of their relationships so as to make disturbing symptoms less problematic. It is not just about problems however, Systemic therapy is built on a bedrock of hope, focusing on resilience and resourcefulness.
I have special training in Webster Stratton “Troubleshooting for Parents” so can work on all parenting difficulties.
Hi, sometimes it no longer seems enough to talk to friends or family, and we need further support and insight to get back on track. I work with adults, teenagers and children, offering a range of therapeutic methods, to find which suit you best. I am a fully trained and accredited Counsellor with the British Assiciation of Counselling and Psychologists, I am trained in person centred, Psycho- dynamic and CBT and I offer many creative techniques such as Jungian Kallffian Sandplay which is a gentle but extremely effective way of working with children, teenagers and adults. I would really like to hear from you, please send a text (0781 209 7293) or email (stillvoice.ej@gmail.com) so that we can arrange a time for an initial phone call to discuss how I can help you.
I have special training in Webster Stratton “Troubleshooting for Parents” so can work on all parenting difficulties.
Hi, sometimes it no longer seems enough to talk to friends or family, and we need further support and insight to get back on track. I work with adults, teenagers and children, offering a range of therapeutic methods, to find which suit you best. I am a fully trained and accredited Counsellor with the British Assiciation of Counselling and Psychologists, I am trained in person centred, Psycho- dynamic and CBT and I offer many creative techniques such as Jungian Kallffian Sandplay which is a gentle but extremely effective way of working with children, teenagers and adults. I would really like to hear from you, please send a text (0781 209 7293) or email (stillvoice.ej@gmail.com) so that we can arrange a time for an initial phone call to discuss how I can help you.
Dr Hannah Ryan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
London SE19 (Online Only)
uk), I offer warm, compassionate, straight forward and reliable therapeutic support through individual therapy for parents, adolescents and young adults, couples therapy, family therapy and parent coaching drawing on a range of tried and tested evidence-based tools.
Hi, I'm Dr Hannah Ryan, a Clinical Psychologist. Are you a parent of a teenager who is struggling with mental health difficulties, anxiety, anger, low mood, self-harm, exam worry, school refusal, rebellious or challenging behaviour? Are you overwhelmed, exhausted or burned out? Are you looking for support with parenting or for them? If so, you are not alone, and help is available. Having worked with many parents and teens in similar situations I can appreciate, but never fully understand, how incredibly challenging and all-consuming it can be to parent a young person with additional emotional or behavioural needs, especially today.
uk), I offer warm, compassionate, straight forward and reliable therapeutic support through individual therapy for parents, adolescents and young adults, couples therapy, family therapy and parent coaching drawing on a range of tried and tested evidence-based tools.
Hi, I'm Dr Hannah Ryan, a Clinical Psychologist. Are you a parent of a teenager who is struggling with mental health difficulties, anxiety, anger, low mood, self-harm, exam worry, school refusal, rebellious or challenging behaviour? Are you overwhelmed, exhausted or burned out? Are you looking for support with parenting or for them? If so, you are not alone, and help is available. Having worked with many parents and teens in similar situations I can appreciate, but never fully understand, how incredibly challenging and all-consuming it can be to parent a young person with additional emotional or behavioural needs, especially today.
Dr Melody Smith
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Croydon CR0 (Online Only)
When your child's behaviour is challenging, being a parent can feel incredibly isolating and challenging.
Does your child challenge you? Not in the ways that others might think... Somehow their behaviour is just... different! But in ways that only you understand. Perhaps your child runs away, doesn't listen, spits, shouts, smears or has frequent "meltdowns". Or perhaps you suspect your child has a condition like Autism or ADHD- maybe they were recently diagnosed. No matter what is underlying your child's challenging behaviour, as parent myself, I want to help you reduce the behaviours so that your child can achieve their full potential!
When your child's behaviour is challenging, being a parent can feel incredibly isolating and challenging.
Does your child challenge you? Not in the ways that others might think... Somehow their behaviour is just... different! But in ways that only you understand. Perhaps your child runs away, doesn't listen, spits, shouts, smears or has frequent "meltdowns". Or perhaps you suspect your child has a condition like Autism or ADHD- maybe they were recently diagnosed. No matter what is underlying your child's challenging behaviour, as parent myself, I want to help you reduce the behaviours so that your child can achieve their full potential!
Aisling Bunting
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SE19 (Online Only)
Some of the difficulties I have worked with include: Depression, Eating Disorders Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety, Low self-esteem, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) , Panic Disorder, Parenting and Postnatal difficulties, Separation Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD .
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, which means that I am trained at doctoral level to deliver a range of evidence based interventions. I have worked clinically for over 10 years, providing psychological support to children, young people and adults with a range of difficulties, within the NHS and other mental health settings.
Some of the difficulties I have worked with include: Depression, Eating Disorders Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety, Low self-esteem, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) , Panic Disorder, Parenting and Postnatal difficulties, Separation Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD .
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, which means that I am trained at doctoral level to deliver a range of evidence based interventions. I have worked clinically for over 10 years, providing psychological support to children, young people and adults with a range of difficulties, within the NHS and other mental health settings.
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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.