Talking Therapy

Support for parents & families

I specialise in working with parents when feeling stuck, worried or unsure about a difficulty in theirs or their child’s life. Recognising and navigating challenges can invite opportunities for compassion, connection and coping resources. I draw on a range of clinical psychology and holistic approaches to promote a deeper understanding of their’s, or their child’s experiences to cope and thrive. Whether it’s a one off consultation or ongoing therapy sessions, I meet parents where they are at to make a plan together to support their unique experiences and needs at this time. I support a range of parent/child/family concerns from the perinatal stages and beyond.

 

This inlcudes:

  • Anxiety, anger, low mood & behaviour concerns

  • Adjustment to a neurodevelopmental / health diagnosis.

  • Living with a long-term physical health condition (parent or child)

  • Transition, grief and loss

  • Trauma

  • Relationship, identity issues

  • Experiences of parenthood

My Approach

Seeking help as a parent when your child or family is experiencing difficulties or distress is a courageous step to support yours and your child’s holistic needs. Feelings (all of them) are fundamental to being human - for big and small humans. Living a full and whole hearted life is not the absence of feelings, it’s finding ways to navigate them that allow us greater flexibility, freedom and choice.

My approach to therapy is a warm, non-judgemental space. With 10+ years in the NHS, I draw on a range of psychological and holistic approaches to help parents explore concerns, connect to unique strengths and coping skills, and move towards what truly matters for their family.  Most of my work is with adults around children. We may agree to see children during our work to bring their voice into the thinking and further support.

Your unique family

Every child, family and parent system is unique, which is why I draw on a range of psychology approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy, systemic and narrative therapy, mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. I also use nurturing parenting, and trauma-informed and focused approaches. I draw on mind-body techniques and yoga therapy skills to promote emotion regulation and transformation.

I am interested in understanding families within their unique context, supporting them to give voice to experiences and build their preferred futures. This might include (although not limited to) family culture, race, gender, sexuality. We might explore the wider social political contexts that impact on psychological wellbeing and mental health, including systems of power and oppression, dominant societal narratives (for example around parenting or motherhood) from a reflective, relational, critical and community psychology lens.

Looking for support?

Parent and/or Carers

If you are a parent or carer, and you’d like to explore further support, you can book a free 10-minute consultation. This is a quick chat to explore whether therapy might be useful. If it sounds like I could be helpful to you and your child, we’ll arrange an assessment session to hear more about your experiences and explore support options. I mostly offer online therapy sessions, or in East London. 

Nursery, School or Organisation

If you are a school or wellbeing organisation and would like to explore consultation, training or support, you can book a free 10-minute consultation here.  If we agree to work together, we’ll arrange an initial consultation to understand more about what you’d like help with and provide recommendations. We can also develop a tailored package of ongoing support to your staff. Fees will depend on the request.