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FAMILY THERAPY

Families can be our bedrock of love and support, but it can be hard to cater to the needs and feelings of everyone involved. When relationships begin to fray at the edges, we need to talk through the issues we are facing with honesty and understanding. ...and that's not always easy!

In our sessions, we'll explore ways to communicate more effectively and find solutions that work for the whole family.

What Family Counselling Can Help With ...

Perhaps you're navigating a significant transition, like a move, a new baby, or a separation. Maybe you're finding it hard to deal with conflict, or you're worried about a family member's well-being. Whatever the issue, counselling can help you and your family to:

  • Improve communication - in ways that foster acceptance and understanding.
  • Navigate changes: Supporting each other through life's transitions.
  • Strengthen relationships: Building stronger bonds and a greater sense of connection.
  • Resolve conflicts: Developing strategies for working through disagreements constructively.
  • Address specific issues: Tackling challenges like behavioural difficulties, mental health concerns, loss or concerns around a family member's safety and wellbeing.

A little professional support and guidance can often be all that's needed to help a family get back on track.

Blended Families

Bringing families together can be wonderful, but it also comes with unique challenges. My integrative therapy approach is flexible and custom-made for blended families like yours. I pull from various proven methods to help you and your family members to:

  • Understand new roles - figuring out everyone's place, reducing confusion and helping everyone to feel secure.
  • Handle difficult loyalties: Helping children feel okay loving all their parents and step-parents, without feeling torn.
  • Align parenting styles: Finding common ground on rules and routines, creating a more united team.
  • Set healthy boundaries: Learning to create clear, respectful limits with ex-partners and wider family, protecting your new family unit.
  • Heal from the past: Addressing any lingering feelings from previous family setups, so your new family can move forward freely.

Building a happy blended family takes time and support. I'm here to offer a safe, neutral space for your family to navigate these changes and build a loving future together.

Sibling Relationships

Sibling disagreements are a normal part of life, but sometimes those tensions run deeper and can affect relationships for years. Family therapy offers a dedicated space for siblings to understand each other's experiences and work through their differences in a healthy way.

Parent/Child Relationships

Similarly, ongoing struggles between a child and a parent can be incredibly tough, especially during the teenage years. Whether you're dealing with challenging behaviours, communication breakdowns, or supporting a child through a difficult time, counselling can help you both gain clarity and find a positive way forward.

Support for Every Family's Journey...

Within every family lies the potential for greater understanding and connection. If you feel that family therapy could be a helpful step for you, please reach out. I'm here to listen and support your family in finding a way forward together.