Parent Coaching

Parenting can be rewarding and demanding in equal measure. When a child is struggling, or family life feels stuck, it can be hard to know how best to help.

Start with a conversation

What it can feel like

Parents often come to us feeling worried, exhausted or unsure whether they are doing the right thing. Some are trying to understand their child’s behaviour or emotions; others notice their own reactions or history getting in the way.

Parent coaching offers a space for you, as the parent, to think things through with a psychologist who understands child development and family relationships.

How therapy may help

Sessions focus on understanding what might be happening for your child and for you, and on practical ways of responding that fit your family. The work often draws on systemic and mentalisation-based ideas.

How we work with this

Some of our Clinical Psychologists have experience in child and adolescent mental health services, which informs this work. Sessions are with the parent or parents, online and at a time that suits you.

If you’d like to talk it through

You don’t need to be sure this is the right page for you. The first step is the same whatever brings you here.

  1. Day one

    Get in touch

    A short online form

    Tell us a little about what you are looking for. A sentence or two is plenty; you don’t need to explain everything.

  2. Within two working days

    A 15-minute conversation

    Free, no obligation

    A relaxed call at a time that suits you, to talk through what is going on, ask questions and see whether Elementa feels like the right fit.

  3. When you’re ready

    Initial assessment

    50 minutes · £120

    A longer session with your psychologist to understand what has brought you here and what you would like to change. Afterwards, you receive a short written summary and a proposed plan.

  4. Then

    Ongoing therapy

    50-minute sessions · £120

    Regular online sessions, reviewed together as you go so the work stays focused on what matters to you.

Who you could work with

On the introductory call we’ll help you think about which of our Clinical Psychologists is best placed to support you.

  • Dr Abi Watkinson

    Clinical Psychologist

    I’m interested in how people make sense of what has happened to them. Therapy is often about finding a version of that story you can live with.

    Brings experience from adult, CAMHS and forensic services to thoughtful, collaborative work with adults.

  • Dr Laura Day

    Clinical Psychologist

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Start with a conversation

Send us a few lines and we’ll arrange a free 15-minute call at a time that suits you. You can ask anything, and there’s no obligation to continue.

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