Parenting therapists in Southend-on-Sea, England
Browse Parenting therapists in Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Parenting
Peter Dutton
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Sports Performance Psychologist. Registered BACP Member
Having worked with children for many years within schools, and my own children I feel this is an area that I have a lot of creativity and skills in to support you
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Southend-on-Sea, ENG
Online in Southend-on-Sea, England
Parenting
Gemma Autumn
Counsellor/Therapist, Integrative Adult and Adolescent Counsellor Cert, PgDip, MBACP Accredited
I work with those going through issues related to parenting.
10 Years Experience
Online in Southend-on-Sea, England
Parenting
Claire de la Varre
Therapist, PhD, HGDipP
Parenting can be both the most meaningful and most challenging thing you do in life. Especially when you have parents with differing ideas about how to raise children. Even if you are on the same page, parenting challenges can bringing up strong emotions and self-doubt. You might get triggered by your own unresolved issues from childhood with your own parents. How do you support a child’s needs while caring for your own? How do you support a neurodivergent child? There is no single “right” way to parent and if you have more than one child you will quickly find out that one size doesn't fit all. Therapy will help you think more clearly about your relationships with your child(ren) and partner (if applicable), build confidence, and develop practical strategies that align with your values. Self awareness as well as information on different personality types can help you respond thoughtfully rather than reactively in everyday family life.
18 Years Experience
Online in Southend-on-Sea, England
Parenting
Sudeva Hawkes
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Clinical Counsellor, B.Couns., MNCPS Accred. , PACFA Reg.
Children thrive when they feel secure and understood. If you’re ever unsure how to support them, I’m here to help you regain confidence and clarity. Together, we’ll explore parenting challenges and find practical ways to connect with your child.
29 Years Experience
Online in Southend-on-Sea, England (Online Only)
Parenting
Liz Frings
Counsellor/Therapist, PG Diploma Person-Centred Psychotherapy. EMDR Accredited
Therapy helps you step back and examine your approach to parenting with curiosity rather than judgment. Many of us parent on autopilot, unconsciously repeating patterns from our own childhood—sometimes helpful ones, sometimes not. A therapist can help you identify which patterns serve you and your family well, and which ones you might want to change.
You might discover that certain behaviors in your children trigger disproportionate reactions because they remind you of your own childhood experiences or unresolved issues. Understanding these triggers allows you to respond to your children more thoughtfully rather than reacting from old wounds. This self-awareness is transformative, breaking cycles that may have continued for generations.
15 Years Experience
Online in Southend-on-Sea, England
Southend-on-Sea is a large coastal town in Essex on the Thames Estuary, where mental health demand reflects a mix of seaside resort identity and significant areas of socioeconomic deprivation, with some inner-town neighbourhoods ranking among the most deprived in the East of England. NHS Talking Therapies services are available through the local trust, though wait times can be long, and a private therapy sector serves those who can access it. The town draws both long-term residents and London commuters, and the pressures of local employment challenges alongside the demands of commuter life shape the kinds of concerns people bring to therapy. Private practitioners are also available in neighbouring Leigh-on-Sea and Westcliff-on-Sea for those seeking faster access.
Parenting therapists in Southend-on-Sea, England Statistics
Parenting therapists in Southend-on-Sea, England average 15 years of experience and charge around ¤127 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Integrative Therapy (58%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (53%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (53%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤127
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 70% |
In Person and Online |
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| 30% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 58% | Integrative Therapy |
| 53% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Teen |
| 63% | Senior |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 38% | Black / African American |
| 38% | Christian |