Counselling & Wellbeing
A safe space to pause, reflect and reconnect with yourself.
One-to-one integrative counselling for women and mothers, offering a confidential and compassionate space to explore what you’re experiencing and begin moving forward at your own pace.
More than counselling. A space to come back to yourself.
Sometimes you need a space that is just for you.
More than counselling. A space to come back to yourself.
Inward Parenting was created from a belief that supporting mothers means supporting the whole woman.
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Our counselling service builds on that same principle. We recognise that the way we experience motherhood, relationships, identity, confidence and wellbeing can be shaped by our wider life experiences.
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Our approach is compassionate, culturally aware and grounded in the belief that you are more than the challenges you are currently facing.
Counselling gives you permission to look inward and understand yourself with greater compassion.
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What can we explore together?
You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Counselling can be helpful when you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck or simply know that something needs to change. These may be some of the things you want to explore.
Overwhelm
When life, parenting, relationships or responsibilities feel like too much.
Relationships
Exploring relationship patterns, boundaries, communication and connection.
Self Compassion
Developing greater self-awareness, emotional understanding and compassion for yourself.
Anxiety & Worry
A space to explore worry, fear, uncertainty and racing thoughts.
Low Self Esteem
Understanding the beliefs
and experiences that may be
affecting how you
see yourself.
Life transitions
Support through periods of change, uncertainty, loss, separation or starting again.
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Initial Consultation
An opportunity to talk about what you hope to get from the experience, ask questions and consider whether counselling with us feels right for you.
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Getting to Know You
We work together to understand what you are experiencing and identify what feels most important for you to explore. You don't have to have all the answers.
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Your Space to Reflect and Grow
Sessions provide a regular opportunity to reflect, explore and work towards greater understanding and positive change at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Your Journey Starts Here
Meet your counsellor - Alicia Douglas
I’m Alicia, an Integrative Counsellor, Mental Health & Wellbeing Coach and founder of Inward Parenting CIC.
As a BACP Registered Counsellor, I bring together professional counselling practice with warmth, compassion and a genuine commitment to helping people feel more connected to themselves and their lives. My work is rooted in creating spaces where women feel safe enough to be honest, heard without judgement and supported to understand themselves more deeply.
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Alongside my counselling practice, I have over 15 years of experience across leadership, community engagement and wellbeing-focused roles. Through my work with women and mothers, I have seen how easily people can put their own needs last while carrying the emotional weight of caring for others. ​
Integrative Counsellor | BACP Registered
What People Say
"Alicia has a way of making you feel safe and understood... I'm finally starting to feel like myself again."
"I feel confident, calmer and more connected to myself and my children."
"From the very first session, Alicia created a warm, welcoming and safe environment."
You deserve a space to be heard
You don't have to wait until everything feels overwhelming. If something has been sitting heavily on your mind, counselling can give you the space to pause, understand what you're experiencing and begin to think about what you need.
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Take the first step when you're ready.