10 years in practice
Person-focused support for parenting and life changes
- Family
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
A parents' guide to finding a counsellor
Find a UK counsellor who understands parenting
Every counsellor here is based in the UK and lists parenting among the things they work with. Compare them by what else they help with, how they work and their registration, then start online around the family schedule.
Counsellors who work with parents
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Kadija Taha
BACP
11 years in practice
Calm, experienced counsellor for life challenges
- LGBT
- Relationship
- Trauma and abuse
Wing Yau
BACP
11 years in practice English, Mandarin
Calm, practical support for parents and individuals
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Anger
Becky Caddell
BACP, NCPS
19 years in practice
Calm, practical counselling for everyday challenges
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Family
Michael James
BACP
28 years in practice
Experienced counsellor for everyday challenges
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Trauma and abuse
Ian Smith
BACP
10 years in practice
Practical, calm counselling for parenting and life challenges
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship
How this directory helps
Free to read. No account needed to browse.- 1
Start with what is going on
Every counsellor here works with parents. Pick what else is on your mind, whether that is stress, a separation or a child who is struggling, and see who names it too.
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Compare what matters to you
Read how each counsellor describes their work, their registration, how long they have practised and the languages they offer. Open a few profiles and see who makes sense to you.
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Start when you are ready
When someone feels right, continue online. Sessions happen from home and fit around school runs and bedtimes, with no need to decide today.
Narrow it down
By registration
Each counsellor lists the professional body they are registered with. Every body keeps a public register you can check.
Guides for parents
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Guide · 3 minHow to find a counsellor for parenting stressPractical guidance on finding a counsellor when parenting feels overwhelming, and what to ask before you book.
Guide · 3 minCounselling for new parents: the first yearA gentle guide to what counselling can involve for parents in the first year after a baby, and where to start for postnatal concerns.
Guide · 4 minCo-parenting after separation: getting your own supportPractical, gentle information about what individual counselling can involve for a parent navigating co-parenting after separation.