Family Counselling
Family counselling and therapy services
Our family therapy and counselling service explores difficult thoughts and feelings. It can positively affect the way the family is functioning and the mental health of family members. It can lead to stronger relationships, improved communication, and help to manage any conflicts or resentments within the family.
It allows each member of the family to share their perspective and experience of family life. Families can choose individual or small-group therapy to explore difficult thoughts and feelings. We offer both approaches here in Harrogate. Our family counsellors are professionally trained with the relevant qualifications and membership registrations for this area of therapy.
Many families will experience times of conflict or dysfunction and solutions can often be found without external help. Counselling is effective when problems within the family are not simple and solutions prove elusive. A counsellor will help move the family out of a cycle of distress and towards healthy patterns of communication, relationship building, and conflict management.
“Madeleine was understanding, supportive and empathetic to our needs. She was a rock through the most difficult times in my life; always available with sage advice and guidance even when it wasn’t easy to hear. Her quick wit makes her easy to open up to, effortlessly building relationships.”
Family therapy can be useful if a family situation is causing anger, stress, or conflict. It can help family members to better understand each other and it can introduce coping skills that bring you closer together. It can also be a very effective way to help blended or step families integrate better. And mitigate any problems or issues that may arise from different family histories or expectations.
Family therapy involves talking about emotions, problems and conflict so it can be difficult initially, before things begin to improve. Our professional therapist is there to help your family work through these intense emotions. They will ask questions about the issues that have brought you to therapy, and they will explore factors such as underlying mental health conditions and environmental stress.
Family therapy is often short-term, but it may take place for a year or longer, depending on the needs of the family. It often involves all family members, but it may also focus on those who are willing or able to participate in treatment.
Contact us and we’ll put you in touch with one of our therapists, to arrange your first session. We’ll match you to the person who best meets your needs and preferences. Alternatively you can have a free, brief chat with a therapist before booking.