Parents and Carers

Being a parent or carer can be rewarding — but it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and isolating at times. Sometimes we can find ourselves on a trajectory we never envisaged when new or excessive demands are placed on us in our capacity as a parent or carer e.g. school refusal, additional needs or declining physical/cognitive health of a dependant.

I offer counselling for parents and carers in Rugby, Warwickshire, providing a supportive space where you can focus on yourself in order to better equip you to support those who rely on you.

A Supportive Space

You may be:

Feeling emotionally or physically drained
Struggling to balance your needs with others’ needs
Experiencing guilt, frustration, or self-doubt
Feeling unseen or unsupported
Navigating complex family dynamics
Caring for someone with additional needs

When we take on the care of a dependent, we often prioritise their needs over our own - there might be no other choice available to us. Social support is stretched, there may be no respite available to you and you may mourn for aspects of your identity or how your loved-one once was. You don’t have to carry everything on your own.

An Opportunity to Focus on You

In therapy, you are not “just” a parent or carer — you are a person with your own needs, emotions, and identity. As a person-centred counsellor in Rugby, I offer a space where you can step out of your role and explore what’s going on for you, without judgement.

Parent & Carer Counselling in Rugby

I offer in-person counselling in Rugby and online sessions across the UK, allowing you flexibility around your responsibilities. Subject to demand, I will also be offering group counselling, which offers the opportunity to work with others who can relate to your struggles and provide a network of support.

It can be really empowering to connect with others in similar positions and have an outlet for your experience. This space will allow you to explore how you're feeling in a supportive way, with no judgement.

Get in Touch

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or in need of support, I welcome you to reach out for an initial chat.

If you are interested in parents and carers group counselling please join the waiting list below to express an interest and you will be kept informed of upcoming events.

Next Steps

If group counselling is of interest to you please sign up below to be kept informed of upcoming events.