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Parent Consultations

“Over the past 10 years as a child therapist, I’ve supported countless children with emotional and behavioural challenges. But what I’ve witnessed just as often is the silent struggle of parents — doing their very best with little guidance, often feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and burnt out. Without the right support, this stress can take a serious toll on mental health and family life.

I’m deeply passionate about helping parents feel more equipped, confident, and supported. When parents are empowered, children thrive — and life at home becomes more balanced and connected. My goal is to offer practical, compassionate input that strengthens families, reduces stress, and helps everyone feel more understood”

Gayle Hammill, Circle Clinical Lead

Maybe you just need to discuss your child

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Gayle Hammill Clinical Director

Gayle Hammill is an experienced psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over a decade of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. Her extensive background includes work with anxiety, trauma, loss, neurodivergence (ASD/ADHD), postnatal depression, and family dynamics.

As the Clinical Director of Circle Therapy in Tring, Gayle leads a team of therapists and supervises both trainees and experienced counsellors. Her practice is integrative, drawing on various therapeutic models to tailor support to each client's unique needs.

Gayle's personal experience as a parent, combined with her professional expertise, informs her compassionate approach to therapy. She is particularly passionate about empowering parents with practical strategies to navigate the complexities of parenting, aiming to foster healthier family relationships and improve overall well-being.

Her commitment to accessible mental health support is evident in her efforts to provide low-cost counselling services and her involvement in training and supervising upcoming therapists.

What can I support you with?

  • Behavioural Challenges

    • Frequent meltdowns or tantrums

    • Defiance or difficulty with boundaries

    • Aggression or sibling conflict

  • Emotional Regulation

    • Big feelings that overwhelm the child or family

    • Sudden mood changes or shutdowns

    • Struggles with transitions or changes in routine

  • Neurodivergence (ASD & ADHD)

    • Understanding diagnosis (or pre-diagnosis support)

    • Sensory sensitivities, routines, and communication needs

    • Supporting emotional regulation in neurodivergent children

    • School refusal or separation anxiety

    • Homework battles or attention difficulties

    • Navigating support with schools and SEN processes

    • Night-time fears, social anxiety, or generalised worry

    • Reassurance-seeking behaviours or perfectionism

    • Panic or overwhelm in daily situations

    • Parental burnout or overwhelm

    • Supporting children through bereavement, divorce, or change

    • Co-parenting challenges or blended family dynamics

Enquire about a consultation

Please contact us here and we will aim to respond within 7 days.