Online counselling across the UK and worldwide
Online counselling for family conflict
Family relationships can bring our deepest love and our biggest hurts. Counselling offers support through family breakdown, sibling fallouts, estrangement and difficult relationships at home.
Does this sound familiar?
- The same arguments keep happening with the same people.
- You feel like the “black sheep” or the one who holds everything together.
- You’re estranged from a parent, sibling or adult child, or considering it.
- Family gatherings fill you with dread.
- Separation, a new partner or a blended family has caused tension.
- You’re struggling with a parent’s ageing, illness or care needs.
Why family conflict hurts so much
Family patterns are set early and run deep. Old roles, expectations and unresolved hurts can resurface the moment you walk through the door, even as an adult.
You can’t control how others behave, but you can change how you respond, what you accept and how you look after yourself. Sometimes that improves the relationship; sometimes it helps you find peace with distance.
How I can help
Together we can:
- understand the patterns and roles at play in your family
- communicate more calmly and clearly, without old arguments taking over
- set boundaries with family members
- work through grief and guilt around estrangement
- find support through separation, blended families or caring for a parent
I see individuals and, where it helps, family members together in joint online sessions.
About your family conflict counsellor
I’m Natalie, a trauma-informed counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist. I’ve supported English-speaking adults online for four years. I have trained in Family Counselling, Relationship Coaching and trauma-informed practice.
How it works
- Book a free 30-minute chat. We talk on Zoom about what’s going on and whether we’re a good fit. There’s no pressure to continue.
- Weekly 50-minute sessions on Zoom, seven days a week, 7am to 8pm UK time (8am to 9pm CET). WhatsApp video or a phone call are also available.
- Support between sessions. By agreement, you can book free 15-minute check-ins when things feel hard.
Fees: sessions are from £55 for 50 minutes, with monthly packages available. Your first 30-minute chat is free.
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“It has been a pleasure working with Natalie, therapy is something I’d never have seen myself doing however after a few months its helped me move forward with my life and relationship.”
Family conflict counselling FAQs
Can my family join the sessions?
Yes, where it’s helpful and everyone is willing. Joint sessions can take place on Zoom, even if family members live in different places.
What if my family won’t come to counselling?
Individual counselling can still make a big difference. Changing how you respond often changes the dynamic.
Can you help with estrangement?
Yes. Whether you’re estranged, considering it or hoping to reconnect, counselling gives you space to work out what’s right for you.
How much does family conflict counselling cost?
Sessions are from £55 for 50 minutes, with monthly packages available. Your first 30-minute chat is free.
Can I have sessions if I live outside the UK?
Yes. I work online with English-speaking adults in the UK and worldwide, including expats in Spain and Portugal, seven days a week from 7am to 8pm UK time.
Ready to talk?
Book a free 30-minute chat. There’s no commitment. It’s simply a chance to ask questions and see whether we’re a good fit.
You may also find these pages helpful: couples counselling, narcissistic abuse recovery and my self-help resources.
I’m not an emergency service. If you’re in crisis or worried about your safety, call your local emergency number (999 in the UK, 112 in the EU). In the UK you can also call NHS 111 (choose option 2 for mental health in England and Wales) or Samaritans on 116 123, any time.