Parenting Counselling in Sudbury

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happy parent and child initiative
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Sudbury CO10
Waitlist for new clients
I offer parent support sessions using therapeutic parenting techniques helping parents to understand their child’s behaviours.
I’m Kinsley, I work with children from the ages of 4, using both talking & creative play based therapy. I can help if your child is suffering from anxiety, or emotional & mental health issues, challenging behaviours, eating issues, emotional based school avoidance & much more. I specialise in working with Autistic, adhd & PDA Children. I offer therapeutic play therapy sessions, parent counselling sessions & parent support sessions. I work with parents who have suffered birth trauma, postnatal depression, ptsd & can work with parent child attachment.
I offer parent support sessions using therapeutic parenting techniques helping parents to understand their child’s behaviours.
I’m Kinsley, I work with children from the ages of 4, using both talking & creative play based therapy. I can help if your child is suffering from anxiety, or emotional & mental health issues, challenging behaviours, eating issues, emotional based school avoidance & much more. I specialise in working with Autistic, adhd & PDA Children. I offer therapeutic play therapy sessions, parent counselling sessions & parent support sessions. I work with parents who have suffered birth trauma, postnatal depression, ptsd & can work with parent child attachment.
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Michele Gazmuri-Symmes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Sudbury CO10
Hi, I'm Michele & welcome to my profile. I'm a BACP registered counsellor and adhere to professional standards.I offer counselling to children, young people, parents and adults. CYP's often do not wish to burden their parents/carers with their worries and speaking to a counsellor can help them to reframe and make new meaning.I also work with parents and carers to empower them to feel confident and capable in their parenting journey knowing that they have the support and guidance they need to navigate the challenges that come with raising children. Individuals enter into counselling for a variety of reasons and all are valid.
Hi, I'm Michele & welcome to my profile. I'm a BACP registered counsellor and adhere to professional standards.I offer counselling to children, young people, parents and adults. CYP's often do not wish to burden their parents/carers with their worries and speaking to a counsellor can help them to reframe and make new meaning.I also work with parents and carers to empower them to feel confident and capable in their parenting journey knowing that they have the support and guidance they need to navigate the challenges that come with raising children. Individuals enter into counselling for a variety of reasons and all are valid.
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Anna Carullo
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Sudbury CO10
Hello, my name is Anna and I have been helping children and teenagers to feel better for over 20 years now. I offer either face to face, online or walking therapy to suit you. I have been working as a Psychodynamic Counsellor for the last 10 years. Since qualifying in 2015 I have had experience with a very large and varied range of problems including anxiety, disordered eating, school refusal and PTSD. I have a lot of experience with adolescents, but I can work with any age group. My approach is down to earth and friendly. It may feel hopeless now, but together we CAN get you feeling better.
Hello, my name is Anna and I have been helping children and teenagers to feel better for over 20 years now. I offer either face to face, online or walking therapy to suit you. I have been working as a Psychodynamic Counsellor for the last 10 years. Since qualifying in 2015 I have had experience with a very large and varied range of problems including anxiety, disordered eating, school refusal and PTSD. I have a lot of experience with adolescents, but I can work with any age group. My approach is down to earth and friendly. It may feel hopeless now, but together we CAN get you feeling better.
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Emma Leeper
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sudbury CO10
We all have periods where we struggle with ourselves, with our feelings and emotions, with our lives. We can experience the darkest of thoughts and feel very isolated, all too often believing we are alone in our suffering. That need not be the case, and with some support and nurturing, we can begin to feel stronger and look towards the future, rather than away from it. My name is Emma and I can offer you a warm yet professional and non-judgemental approach to counselling in a safe, calm space. I use an integrated , client-led approach derived not only from my years of training, but also from a wealth of life experience.
We all have periods where we struggle with ourselves, with our feelings and emotions, with our lives. We can experience the darkest of thoughts and feel very isolated, all too often believing we are alone in our suffering. That need not be the case, and with some support and nurturing, we can begin to feel stronger and look towards the future, rather than away from it. My name is Emma and I can offer you a warm yet professional and non-judgemental approach to counselling in a safe, calm space. I use an integrated , client-led approach derived not only from my years of training, but also from a wealth of life experience.
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Claire Austin - Healingheartscounselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Sudbury CO10
I work with people of all ages but I specialise in children and young people. I know that taking the first steps to find a counsellor is a huge deal and so ensuring that you pick the right one for you or your child is so important. I pride myself on being a naturally warm and empathic person who always puts the relationship with my clients central as that has been proven time and again to yield the fastest and longest results. I have extensive experience working in schools, a consultant therapist and trainer for fostering agencies and working with victims of domestic abuse, alongside my private practice.
I work with people of all ages but I specialise in children and young people. I know that taking the first steps to find a counsellor is a huge deal and so ensuring that you pick the right one for you or your child is so important. I pride myself on being a naturally warm and empathic person who always puts the relationship with my clients central as that has been proven time and again to yield the fastest and longest results. I have extensive experience working in schools, a consultant therapist and trainer for fostering agencies and working with victims of domestic abuse, alongside my private practice.
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Sarah Jane Norton
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury CO10
It is common for us to experience life as overwhelming at times and counselling can help you navigate these difficult times. The counselling I offer respects difference and I commit to reflecting this diversity through the inclusive approach I adopt. We are all in multiple relationships at any one time and counselling can help you navigate the difficulties they can bring. Together we can work towards achieving an understanding of why old, unhelpful familiar situations keep remerging for you, give you the tools to break these patterns and the opportunity for more harmony within your relationships.
It is common for us to experience life as overwhelming at times and counselling can help you navigate these difficult times. The counselling I offer respects difference and I commit to reflecting this diversity through the inclusive approach I adopt. We are all in multiple relationships at any one time and counselling can help you navigate the difficulties they can bring. Together we can work towards achieving an understanding of why old, unhelpful familiar situations keep remerging for you, give you the tools to break these patterns and the opportunity for more harmony within your relationships.
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Glenda Wood
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury CO10
I offer a safe and confidential environment in which you can explore, understand and work through your problems. I am able to assist you with a wide range of issues such as: stress, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, abuse, self defeating behaviours and addictions, anger, relationship issues, and much more. I work with adolescents and adults of any age and support you without judgement on your counselling journey.
I offer a safe and confidential environment in which you can explore, understand and work through your problems. I am able to assist you with a wide range of issues such as: stress, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, abuse, self defeating behaviours and addictions, anger, relationship issues, and much more. I work with adolescents and adults of any age and support you without judgement on your counselling journey.
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Natalie Wiggins
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury CO10
Hello and welcome to my profile, thank you for visiting. I am a qualified, registered and insured Counsellor, trained and experienced in working from an integrative perspective. I offer help with a wide range of issues, in a way that is tailor made and as individual as you are, including couples work and those needing counselling for relationships. I am based in Suffolk (Sudbury and rural Bury St Edmunds) for face to face work plus online session availability, always at competitive prices. Ask me about reduced rates for counselling students to help with costs.
Hello and welcome to my profile, thank you for visiting. I am a qualified, registered and insured Counsellor, trained and experienced in working from an integrative perspective. I offer help with a wide range of issues, in a way that is tailor made and as individual as you are, including couples work and those needing counselling for relationships. I am based in Suffolk (Sudbury and rural Bury St Edmunds) for face to face work plus online session availability, always at competitive prices. Ask me about reduced rates for counselling students to help with costs.
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Anita Jane Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Sudbury CO10
Welcome! As a relational integrative counsellor, I draw upon a number of theories and styles to support you, enabling me to work in the best possible way to suit your personal needs. I am informed by existentialism, person-centred therapy, CBT and psychodynamic therapy. Despite, however, different theories and styles, it is the 'relationship' which has been found to be the most important factor in facilitating change. I provide a warm, non-judgemental and empathic relationship based upon trust and sensitivity, to help you to explore your concerns and gain self-awareness through the process.
Welcome! As a relational integrative counsellor, I draw upon a number of theories and styles to support you, enabling me to work in the best possible way to suit your personal needs. I am informed by existentialism, person-centred therapy, CBT and psychodynamic therapy. Despite, however, different theories and styles, it is the 'relationship' which has been found to be the most important factor in facilitating change. I provide a warm, non-judgemental and empathic relationship based upon trust and sensitivity, to help you to explore your concerns and gain self-awareness through the process.
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Jo Bates
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Sudbury CO10
I am a qualified, integrative counsellor and registered member of the BACP. My training enables me to work using a number of approaches so that I can tailor your sessions to meet your individual needs. We are all different, have different backgrounds, lives and experiences that have shaped us into who we are and how we see the world, so it’s really important that your counselling sessions are shaped around your individual needs and tailored to be most beneficial to you.
I am a qualified, integrative counsellor and registered member of the BACP. My training enables me to work using a number of approaches so that I can tailor your sessions to meet your individual needs. We are all different, have different backgrounds, lives and experiences that have shaped us into who we are and how we see the world, so it’s really important that your counselling sessions are shaped around your individual needs and tailored to be most beneficial to you.
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Dr Charlotte Harkness Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Sudbury CO10
Hello, I’m Charlotte, a counsellor and psychotherapist providing private one-to-one sessions in person in London, in Long Melford, Suffolk and via Skype. I offer a non-judgemental and safe environment for you to talk and explore what is on your mind, your worries and concerns. Whatever you are going through, I can help you reflect on how you are living and make any changes, if that is what you want. I have more than 10 years experience counselling in a variety of different environments helping a wide range of people. I completed a doctorate in Psychotherapy NSPC/Middlesex University and I teach and provide clinical supervision.
Hello, I’m Charlotte, a counsellor and psychotherapist providing private one-to-one sessions in person in London, in Long Melford, Suffolk and via Skype. I offer a non-judgemental and safe environment for you to talk and explore what is on your mind, your worries and concerns. Whatever you are going through, I can help you reflect on how you are living and make any changes, if that is what you want. I have more than 10 years experience counselling in a variety of different environments helping a wide range of people. I completed a doctorate in Psychotherapy NSPC/Middlesex University and I teach and provide clinical supervision.
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Shelley Thurgood
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury CO10
Hello, my name is Shelley, and I am an Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. There are times in life when you may experience feeling overwhelmed, lost and alone due to life difficulties and personal life events. I understand it can often feel daunting to face this journey alone. Therefore, during these times, I offer a safe, empathic and non-judgemental space where you can explore any life challenges you may be experiencing.
Hello, my name is Shelley, and I am an Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. There are times in life when you may experience feeling overwhelmed, lost and alone due to life difficulties and personal life events. I understand it can often feel daunting to face this journey alone. Therefore, during these times, I offer a safe, empathic and non-judgemental space where you can explore any life challenges you may be experiencing.
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Suffolk Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Sudbury CO10
Clients approach me when they are seeking greater fulfilment in their lives. Anxiety, fear, and stress, can sometimes affect the relationship we have with ourselves and others . Clients always need to know that they are listened to and taken seriously. This is achieved by helping clients to become more tolerant and kinder to themselves. This is what I believe is the basis to my style of Psychotherapy.
Clients approach me when they are seeking greater fulfilment in their lives. Anxiety, fear, and stress, can sometimes affect the relationship we have with ourselves and others . Clients always need to know that they are listened to and taken seriously. This is achieved by helping clients to become more tolerant and kinder to themselves. This is what I believe is the basis to my style of Psychotherapy.
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Colchester Children’s Counselling
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sudbury CO10
As a psychodynamic counsellor with 15 years experience both in the education and NHS sector, I have worked with a range of clinical themes including: trauma, parental illness and terminal illness, anxiety, incontinence, ADHD, absconding, abuse, domestic violence, bereavement and grief, aggression, psychosomatic illness, disassociation disorder, depression, LGBTQ+. This list is not exhaustive to my knowledge and understanding to the many other themes that clients may present with. If you are willing to go on this journey with me and to trust me with your mental health, I will be there to support you every step of the way
As a psychodynamic counsellor with 15 years experience both in the education and NHS sector, I have worked with a range of clinical themes including: trauma, parental illness and terminal illness, anxiety, incontinence, ADHD, absconding, abuse, domestic violence, bereavement and grief, aggression, psychosomatic illness, disassociation disorder, depression, LGBTQ+. This list is not exhaustive to my knowledge and understanding to the many other themes that clients may present with. If you are willing to go on this journey with me and to trust me with your mental health, I will be there to support you every step of the way
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Liz Somervell
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sudbury CO10
I am an experienced integrative counsellor here to help and support you through difficult times. I provide a caring, friendly and non-judgmental private space to enable you to reach a better understanding of yourself and others, and offer warm empathetic listening which I believe is essential in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with adults and young people from all walks of life, exploring their thoughts, feelings and beliefs both past and present. I primarily use psychodynamic and person-centred approaches appropriate to the individual needs of the client.
I am an experienced integrative counsellor here to help and support you through difficult times. I provide a caring, friendly and non-judgmental private space to enable you to reach a better understanding of yourself and others, and offer warm empathetic listening which I believe is essential in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with adults and young people from all walks of life, exploring their thoughts, feelings and beliefs both past and present. I primarily use psychodynamic and person-centred approaches appropriate to the individual needs of the client.
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Tim Peal
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Sudbury CO10
Hello, You will find Counselling with me to be a warm and comfortable environment in which you can talk about your life safely. I believe that developing an honest and trusting relationship between counsellor and client is essential. My therapy is based on building an understanding of how your life up to today, has influenced how you feel, think and behave now. We will also look at understanding how the mind and body connection is working for you now and how you can improve that connection.
Hello, You will find Counselling with me to be a warm and comfortable environment in which you can talk about your life safely. I believe that developing an honest and trusting relationship between counsellor and client is essential. My therapy is based on building an understanding of how your life up to today, has influenced how you feel, think and behave now. We will also look at understanding how the mind and body connection is working for you now and how you can improve that connection.
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Francesca Ambrosini-Spaul
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Sudbury CO10
Emotion can be overwhelming. You may feel pressure to change or feel unable to be true to yourself. Sometimes, past experiences can pull you down. You may feel shame or guilt, or feel completely lost. How would you feel if I told you that it is ok not to be ok, that your feelings are important and what you want from life matters? I work with people from all walks of life and I have had the privilege to witness the positive transformation and resilience that people have. You are not alone and I know change is possible.
Emotion can be overwhelming. You may feel pressure to change or feel unable to be true to yourself. Sometimes, past experiences can pull you down. You may feel shame or guilt, or feel completely lost. How would you feel if I told you that it is ok not to be ok, that your feelings are important and what you want from life matters? I work with people from all walks of life and I have had the privilege to witness the positive transformation and resilience that people have. You are not alone and I know change is possible.
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Gill Ryan
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Sudbury CO10
I understand that undertaking Counselling can be daunting - uncovering difficult feelings can be overwhelming and painful. I strongly believe that every person should have the opportunity to live their best possible life and realise their true potential. This leads to improved relationships and a happier, more fulfilled life.
I understand that undertaking Counselling can be daunting - uncovering difficult feelings can be overwhelming and painful. I strongly believe that every person should have the opportunity to live their best possible life and realise their true potential. This leads to improved relationships and a happier, more fulfilled life.
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Apostolos Georgios Fournaris
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Ipswich IP7
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist. I offer my services online or in person. I am here to provide a non-judgemental, safe space. Please contact me if you feel you, or someone close to you, need help with anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationships, gender identity, substance misuse, addiction, or anger. If you feel there is a family matter you wish to explore and/or resolve, or if you just feel you would like to explore who you are and how you relate to others in general. I am here if your organisation needs staff and/or member support in the form of therapy or education. I adhere to the BACP and the BPS ethical frameworks.
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist. I offer my services online or in person. I am here to provide a non-judgemental, safe space. Please contact me if you feel you, or someone close to you, need help with anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationships, gender identity, substance misuse, addiction, or anger. If you feel there is a family matter you wish to explore and/or resolve, or if you just feel you would like to explore who you are and how you relate to others in general. I am here if your organisation needs staff and/or member support in the form of therapy or education. I adhere to the BACP and the BPS ethical frameworks.
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Ian Rattray
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Colchester CO6
Sometimes life can be difficult or challenging. Maybe you are struggling with feelings such as sadness, anxiety, anger, depression, stress, worry, guilt, or shame? Perhaps something has particularly knocked you sideways, your usual means to cope with life’s challenges no longer suffice or not the solution? Or do you find yourself feeling lost or empty, or caught up in a cycle of thinking or behaving that is affecting your emotional well being or making life, work or relationships difficult? Have you and your partner got into stuck ways of relating? Is this leaving you feeling hurt, sad or lonely? Are you hurting the ones you love?
Sometimes life can be difficult or challenging. Maybe you are struggling with feelings such as sadness, anxiety, anger, depression, stress, worry, guilt, or shame? Perhaps something has particularly knocked you sideways, your usual means to cope with life’s challenges no longer suffice or not the solution? Or do you find yourself feeling lost or empty, or caught up in a cycle of thinking or behaving that is affecting your emotional well being or making life, work or relationships difficult? Have you and your partner got into stuck ways of relating? Is this leaving you feeling hurt, sad or lonely? Are you hurting the ones you love?
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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.