COUNSELLING
Raising Children & Family Life
Raising a child can be challenging at times.
As a parent myself and as part of a blended family I have personal experience of some of these challenges. Therefore I feel passionate about supporting people though these experiences by combining my personal experiences with my experience as a counsellor and my learning and experience as a CYP therapist.
My way of working - supporting you to support your child
Is you child experiencing anxiety, struggling to attend school, or do they seem low in mood - isolating themselves from friends and family?
I can support you and your child to find your way though these challenges. I do not work directly with children or young people, instead I focus on working with parents as I believe they are best placed to support their child. There is substantial evidence to indicate that working with parents to support their child's mental health is often more effective than working directly with the child alone. This is because parents can reinforce therapeutic strategies at home, address systemic family issues, improve parenting skills, and create a supportive environment that facilitates the child’s mental health improvement. Such approaches not only lead to better immediate outcomes but also help in sustaining these improvements over time.
Alongside this I like to acknowledge the challenges that being a parent provides, especially when your child is experiencing issues themselves, and feel it is important to ensure parents have their own emotional support in the form of counselling.
If you would like to talk about how I can help support you and your child, please do get in touch and we can organise a telephone call to speak in further detail.
My way of working - supporting you through the challenges of parenting & family life
Raising children can be a physical and emotional rollercoaster! And that’s why parents and guardians need all the support they can get – not only to help them through the joys and challenges of being a parent, but also to keep their own relationships strong.
Family life also takes so many different forms - from single parent families to same sex parents, blended families with step-children or raising children who have addition needs. These experiences can add colour to our lives but can also present challenges and sometimes we can benefit from some extra support to navigate though them.
Within my private practice I want to support families, by using the skills and knowledge I have to provide a safe space to share your thoughts and feelings, with the confidence you will not be judged. We can work together to help you navigate through these challenging times and help with your own personal growth.
GET IN TOUCH
If you're ready to begin your counselling journey or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. I am here to support you in taking the next step towards emotional well-being and personal growth.
PHONE
07496312343
ADDRESS
Bloom Street
Stockport
Cheshire
SK3 9LQ