Breathing Space Counselling
Supporting parents struggling with parental stress, anxiety and overwhelm
Welcome to my website. My name is Vitalija, I am a qualified counsellor working with people experiencing anxiety, self-esteem issues, stress and low mood. I have specialist interest in supporting parents who are feeling emotionally overwhelmed by the demands of modern parenting.
I am registered with BACP (British Association for Counselling and
Psychotherapy) so you can have a peace of mind knowing I’m committed to high professional and ethical standards.
Counselling
Are you a parent struggling with stress and feeling overwhelmed by day to day parenting? Do you often feel exhausted and depleted - both emotionally and physically? Do you find yourself so anxious and fatigued in your role as a parent that you are not able to be the parent that you want to be? You can be a loving, engaged and dedicated parent yet struggle to find joy in day to day life and this can bring feelings of loneliness and despair. If this resonates with you, please know that you don't have to struggle on your own.
Many parents find themselves stuck and unable to move from the rut of emotional overwhelm, shame and guilt. That's where counselling can be so helpful as when we are "really" heard - with acceptance and compassion for the pain you're in - that's when we can start feeling that weight lifting, allowing us to see with greater clarity the sources of stress and anxiety, and exploring the ways to address them.
What types of problems I work with
Parental overwhelm
Self-esteem issues
Anxiety and low mood
Stress
Relationship challenges
Fees
Sessions last 50 minutes and usually take place on a weekly basis. The fee is £75, and I offer a free, no-obligation 15 minute consultation via telephone or zoom before the first session, which gives us a chance to determine whether I might be the right therapist for you.
For in person sessions I work from the therapy rooms in Weybridge and Surbiton, which are conveniently located for Cobham, Esher, Walton-on-Thames, Kingston-upon-Thames and surrounding areas.
FAQs
It looks trickier than it is! I would usually say "it's like Italia but with V in front"
Currently I only work with adults (aged 19+)
Counselling can be short or long term, and the number of sessions depend on the individual, the complexity of challenges they are dealing with, and how much change they are hoping to achieve.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.