Individual and Family COUNSELLING BASED IN WOKINGHAM
Family Counselling
Family relationships are at the heart of our well-being, and when challenges arise, they can affect everyone involved. Tension, disconnection, or repeated misunderstandings can build up over time, sometimes without anyone quite knowing how to fix things. Family counselling offers a safe space to talk, listen, and understand one another differently.
Most families go through times when things feel difficult, communication breaks down, emotions run high, or people feel misunderstood.
Family counselling provides an opportunity for all voices to be heard and encourages honest conversation. It can help with conflict, disconnection, big life transitions, blended family dynamics, grief, and more. Whether you're facing a specific issue or simply want to feel closer and communicate more openly, counselling can offer a fresh perspective and a way forward. Sessions are always shaped around what feels safe and helpful for those involved,sometimes this includes the whole family, and sometimes just one or two members.
Whatever the difficultoes, Family counselling can help everyone feel more seen and supported. Each person brings their own perspective, and by exploring those together, new insights and shifts begin to happen. Even small shifts in these dynamics can create meaningful and positive changes over time.
Systemic counselling is a type of therapy that focuses on relationships; how we connect, communicate, and affect one another. Its all about looking at the bigger picture. Rather than placing the problem one one person, systemic therapy helps explore patterns and understand how everyone plays a part. It can bring fresh insight, ease tension and support more open, caring ways of relating. This way of working together allows you to make sense of the past and find new ways forward, strengthening the connections that matter most.
I currently work as a Family counsellor with Relate, the UK's leading relationship support organisation.
Whether you’re seeking reconnection, healing, clarification, or support through a difficult time, family counselling offers a safe and nurturing space to explore new ways of relating to one another. If you’d like to find out more, please get in touch.
Please note:
If there is ongoing domestic abuse, family counselling is not a suitable option. In such cases, specialist support may be more appropriate.
If you or someone you know needs help, the following services in Berkshire can provide guidance and support:.
- Berkshire Women’s Aid – 0118 950 4003 (www.berkshirewomensaid.org.uk)
- Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 (24/7 support)
- Men’s Advice Line (support for male victims) – 0808 801 0327
- Karma Nirvana (honour-based abuse and forced marriage support) – 0800 5999 247
- Victim Support Berkshire – 0808 1689 111 (www.victimsupport.org.uk)
Frequently Asked Questions
Each session provides a safe space for family members to express their thoughts and feelings openly. The process is guided with care and neutrality, helping each person feel heard while working together towards understanding, improved communication, and positive change.
Family counselling is flexible and can involve parents and children (both under 18 and adults), co-parents, siblings, grandparents, or even estranged family members. It is open to any family members who wish to improve their relationships and explore challenges together.
Not necessarily. While counselling can be beneficial with multiple family members, sometimes sessions may involve just one or two people. The approach is tailored to what feels most helpful for your situation.
Family therapy can still be effective even if not all members take part. Changes in communication and dynamics can still happen when even one person makes shifts in their approach.
The length of therapy varies depending on the family’s needs. Some families find a few sessions helpful, while others may choose to engage in longer-term support. This will be discussed and agreed upon together.
No, family counselling can be helpful for a range of issues, from small misunderstandings to long-standing difficulties. It can also provide support through life transitions, blended family adjustments, or simply strengthening existing bonds.
If you’re interested in family counselling, please get in touch. We can arrange an initial conversation to discuss what might be helpful and find a time that works for you. You can book an appointment by either calling 07810 531372 (please feel free to leave a voicemail) or completing the online booking form.