Family relationships are influential in shaping children’s mental health and future. The bonds, dynamics, and dialogues within the family unit hold the power to imprint a child’s identity, sense of self, self-value and resilience. Like a mirror reflecting the world, children portray the beliefs, behaviours and emotions of those closest to them. The family’s role […]
Family estrangement can be incredibly difficult to navigate. Whether this has been initiated by yourself or your family, cutting ties with your family of origin is never a decision taken lightly. Feelings of guilt, grief and sorrow can often accompany this experience. These emotions can be exacerbated by cultural or national celebration times, such as […]
Meet Julia Halpin, a UKCP Family and Systemic Psychotherapist with over 35 years of experience working within the NHS. With a background in mental health nursing, Julia has a deep understanding of the stressors that can impact individuals and families. Her interest in working collaboratively with families grew from witnessing changes individuals made in their […]
What are the benefits of family therapy for children? Family therapy is a type of counselling that involves the whole family, not just one individual. The focus of family therapy is to improve communication and relationships within the family and to address and resolve any conflicts that might be going on. There are lots of […]
Family Bereavement Therapy When it comes to going through a bereavement, it can be an extremely lonely and overwhelming time in someone’s life. Grief is a life changing experience and whilst not wanting to feel alone, talking about how you feel can be just as challenging. Sometimes more so when it’s with those closest to […]
Systemic Family Psychotherapy: Does your family need help? When one family member struggles with stress, mental health, addiction, or problematic emotional reactions, the whole system (family) has an impact and is impacted. Systemic family therapy aims to help family members to understand and to manage emotional and relational challenges, improve dynamics within a family, address specific […]
