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Naomi Martell

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Adoption

The process of adoption is a lifelong commitment to raising a child that brings with it many issues. While many parents handle the process wonderfully on their own, there is nothing wrong with asking for help. Coaching and therapy can provide the extra assistance that's sometimes needed during any stage of the adoption process. From the first thoughts of wanting to adopt and dealing with the emotions that come with that to the actual adoption process, there are many stages that parents may benefit from receiving some help. Here at Mentaline.com, you can find professionals who offer help and guidance at every step of the adoption process.

Therapy and Coaching Before the Adoption

The decision to adopt children is not one that should be taken lightly. There are many distinct issues that a couple will face before the adoption actually occurs. Even if quite a bit of thought has been put into whether or not to adopt a child, couples can gain quite a bit of knowledge with coaching by trained therapists who specialize in parenting issues like adoption. Thinking about adopting can be an exciting and frightening experience, even for people who have been through the process before. This is why talking to people who understand the process is so important.

Getting Help During the Adoption

During the actual adoption process, there are a complex series of steps that need to be taken. Talking to a therapist about emotions and feelings as well as getting coaching to help get through all the paperwork is extremely helpful for many parents. Parents that receive coaching may have a better chance at getting through the adoption process quicker. By learning what to expect after adoption and preparing, parents can separate themselves from the rest of the people trying to adopt. Online coaching and therapy here at Mentaline.com is recommended for busy parents with a tight schedule.

Continual Coaching and Therapy for Adoptive Parents

Even after the adoption is completed, there are many issues that may arise, like children asking about their "real" parents or asking questions. At times like these, it can be beneficial for parents to have a therapist or coach to talk to about all the emotions that come with questions from children about their adoption. Also, some parents may find that despite their best efforts they have trouble bonding with their adopted child as they grow older. Online therapy and online coaching for parents can help with tips for dealing with attachment and bonding or any other problems that may exist.

Definition of Adoption

Adoption is when a couple assume the parenting responsibilities for a child that is not their own. While this is not a problem for many families, there are instances that may arise that may be uncomfortable for everyone involved, which is why parenting therapy and coaching are recommended.

Symptoms of / Reasons for Adoption

  • Questions
  • Anger
  • Guilt
  • Running away
  • Fighting

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Dee Phillips
Dee Phillips

Dee Phillips

London | Age: 44
Coach , Counsellor/Therapist , Psychotherapist
About me

I am an experienced Counsellor/ Psychotherapist , Life Coach and Assertion trainer. I have extensive experience in one to one, couples, family and group work therapy and coaching. If you want to move forward give me a call.

Specialties
  • - Trauma
    • » Symptoms
    • Inability to talk
    • Blackout - memory loss
    • Acting automatically
    • Sleeplessness
    • Irritability
    • Anger
    • Limiting of life choices
    • Hopelessness

    » Definition Trauma is damage to a person's psyche (soul, mind) as a result of a traumatic event. There are various causes of trauma, but both therapy and counseling are recommended for treatment of all trauma related problems.
  • - Personal Coaching
    • » Symptoms
    • Goal Setting
    • Career Strategy
    • Relationship Help
    • Personal Improvement
    • Identifying strengths and weaknesses

    » Definition Personal coaching refers to counseling that is directed toward helping a person achieve more in their life.
  • - Anxiety Disorders
    • » Symptoms
    • Anxiety
    • Panic attacks
    • Detached feelings
    • Feelings that the world is unreal
    • Trembling or twitching

    » Definition Anxiety disorders are mental illnesses that affect a person's anxiety levels, leaving them unable to function in society. Psychotherapy is very useful in treatment for anxiety disorders.
  • - Career Coaching
    • » Symptoms
    • Interviewing
    • Writing a resume
    • Setting career goals
    • Switching careers
    • Entering the workforce

    » Definition Career coaching is help that focuses on assisting a person with work and career related issues. While similar to other forms of counseling, it specifically deals with work related issues.
  • - Grief or Loss
    • » Symptoms
    • Guilt
    • Sadness
    • Shock / Disbelief
    • Anger
    • Fear
    • Fatigue
    • Nausea,
    • Weight fluctuation

    » Definition Grief and loss are two powerful human emotions that cause intense sorrow when a person dies. Psychotherapy can help with all the emotional and physical symptoms that sometimes accompany loss and grief.
  • - Stress
    • » Symptoms
    • Sleep disturbances
    • Muscle tension
    • Headaches
    • Stomach trouble
    • Fatigue
    • Nervousness
    • Anxiety
    • Overeating
    • Loss of energy and enthusiasm
    • Mood changes

    » Definition Stress is an emotional strain on the mind that is caused by both physical and emotional problems in life. While everyone deals with stress in slightly different ways, treatment with psychotherapy is recommended.
Prices
Confidnece Building by telephone
(30 min.)		 20 GBP
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Sally Childs
Sally Childs

Sally Childs

Kent
Counsellor/Therapist
About me

I offer private appointments to individual adults, working with counselling, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy, depending on your particular needs.

Specialties
  • - Personal Development
    • » Symptoms
    • Setting goals
    • Furthering education
    • Career advice
    • Social development

    » Definition Personal development is the way in which a person becomes better during the course of their life. For some this may mean career advancement while for others it may mean having a healthy and happy family. No matter the goals, life coaching can help with personal development.
  • - Motivation
    • » Symptoms
    • Positivity versus negativity
    • Passion
    • Energy
    • Ability to achieve goals

    » Definition Motivation refers to the energy or actions that are needed to achieve a goal. Without motivation a person may be unable to reach their goals, no matter how simple they might be. Life coaching can help teach a person to motivate themselves so that more can be accomplished.
  • - Life Transitions
    • » Symptoms
    • Death
    • Birth
    • Marriage
    • Divorce

    » Definition Learning to deal with life transitions, moving from being single to being married for example, can be a complicated and emotionally taxing series of events. Life coaching can help a person deal with all the emotional difficulties they may face during a life transition while also learning how to more effectively deal with them in the future.
  • - Work / Life Balance
    • » Symptoms
    • Too much work
    • Too much partying
    • Stress
    • Exhaustion
    • Interpersonal problems

    » Definition Achieving a proper balance between work and life is an important method to achieve happiness. Life coaching can help a person learn techniques and principles that will help with balancing life and work.
  • - Addiction and Substance Abuse
    • » Symptoms
    • Changes in behavior
    • Financial problems
    • Destructive, anti-social behavior
    • Apathy

    » Definition Addiction and substance abuse are related, but addiction refers to any pattern of behavior that becomes habitual and results in negative effects - either physical or social - while substance abuse deals with an addiction to a substance that changes or alters the chemistry of the body.
  • - Anger Management
    • » Symptoms
    • An excess of anger that can lash out at any time
    • Often not understanding why you are angry about something
    • Being unable to focus your anger to appropriate parties

    » Definition Anger management is the process of controlling one’s anger through therapeutic techniques and exercises.
Prices
First session 38 GBP
Normal price (60 min.) 50 GBP
You save 13 GBP
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(60 min.) 38 GBP
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Val Mullally
Val Mullally

Val Mullally

Dublin
Coach
About me

Do you want to discover how to:
- deal effectively with children’s challenging behaviour?
- talk so your child will listen and listen so your child will talk?
- support your child to succeed?

Specialties
  • - Parenting
    • » Symptoms
    • Depression
    • Feelings of worthlessness
    • Sadness
    • Grief
    • Exhaustion
    • Stress

    » Definition Parenting is the task of supporting and encouraging the emotional, intellectual, physical and social development of a child from infancy until adulthood. This is one of the most difficult tasks a person can face, whether they have a partner helping or not. This is why therapy and coaching are recommended to help with any parenting issues that may arise.
  • - Parenting Children
    • » Symptoms
    • Behavior
    • Discipline
    • Responsibility

    » Definition Parenting children refers to raising a child who is between 3 and 12 years old. There are many different developmental milestones that occur during these ages, making it important to get help when it's needed. Coaching and therapy are recommended for parents who need a little help with raising children.
  • - Parenting Toddlers
    • » Symptoms
    • Terrible twos
    • Teething
    • Potty training
    • Learning to walk

    » Definition Parenting toddlers refers to raising a child that is between 1 and 3 years old. While this is a short time period, it is packed with big events in a child's life. Because of the importance of a child's development at this point in their life, coaching and therapy for parents is recommended.
  • - Relationship Problems
    • » Symptoms
    • Avoiding intimacy
    • Lack of communication
    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Constant arguing
    • Inability to resolve conflicts
    • Fights that last for days, weeks or months

    » Definition Relationship problems are situations and difficulties that have a negative effect on the short and long term success of an intimate relationship. Both therapy and coaching are recommended to help with learning how to better deal with all sorts of relationship problems.
  • - Discipline
    • » Symptoms
    • The child not listening
    • Bad behavior

    » Definition Discipline is a technique used to develop good, responsible behavior in children through the use of boundaries and punishment for breaking the rules. Many parents find getting help with discipline a comforting thing to do. Therapy can also help parents learn to properly discipline their children.
  • - Behaviour
    • » Symptoms
    • Acting out
    • Patterns of bad behavior
    • Embarrassment in public
    • Trouble with discipline

    » Definition Behavior is the manner in which people act around others. Bad behavior is a problem that many parents face with varying degrees of success. Coaching and therapy are helpful ways for parents to learn better methods to teach good behavior.
Prices
Parent Coaching
(60 min.)		 97 EUR
Masterclass Rating: 4,5
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Josephine Robinson
Josephine Robinson

Josephine Robinson

Knaresborough
Coach
About me

Know you need to make changes, but you don't know how? Coaching isn't the meaning of life, but it can bring you clarity.

Specialties
  • - Parenting
    • » Symptoms
    • Depression
    • Feelings of worthlessness
    • Sadness
    • Grief
    • Exhaustion
    • Stress

    » Definition Parenting is the task of supporting and encouraging the emotional, intellectual, physical and social development of a child from infancy until adulthood. This is one of the most difficult tasks a person can face, whether they have a partner helping or not. This is why therapy and coaching are recommended to help with any parenting issues that may arise.
  • - Work / Life Balance
    • » Symptoms
    • Too much work
    • Too much partying
    • Stress
    • Exhaustion
    • Interpersonal problems

    » Definition Achieving a proper balance between work and life is an important method to achieve happiness. Life coaching can help a person learn techniques and principles that will help with balancing life and work.
  • - Relationship Problems
    • » Symptoms
    • Avoiding intimacy
    • Lack of communication
    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Constant arguing
    • Inability to resolve conflicts
    • Fights that last for days, weeks or months

    » Definition Relationship problems are situations and difficulties that have a negative effect on the short and long term success of an intimate relationship. Both therapy and coaching are recommended to help with learning how to better deal with all sorts of relationship problems.
  • - Personal Development
    • » Symptoms
    • Setting goals
    • Furthering education
    • Career advice
    • Social development

    » Definition Personal development is the way in which a person becomes better during the course of their life. For some this may mean career advancement while for others it may mean having a healthy and happy family. No matter the goals, life coaching can help with personal development.
  • - Parenting Children
    • » Symptoms
    • Behavior
    • Discipline
    • Responsibility

    » Definition Parenting children refers to raising a child who is between 3 and 12 years old. There are many different developmental milestones that occur during these ages, making it important to get help when it's needed. Coaching and therapy are recommended for parents who need a little help with raising children.
  • - Communication Skills
    • » Symptoms
    • Better verbal communication
    • Better listening skills
    • Better nonverbal communication

    » Definition Communication skills enable a person to more effectively deliver a message. Better communication skills can enable a person to achieve more in the business world. This is where a business coach can help.
Prices
First session 54 EUR
Normal price (60 min.) 60 EUR
You save 6 EUR
Hypnotherapy
(60 min.) 54 EUR
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Barbro Magnusson
Barbro Magnusson

Barbro Magnusson

Bristol
Counsellor/Therapist
About me

I am a highly experienced counsellor that has also worked in Sweden and California. I offer short term solution focused counselling or longer term in depth self -transformational therapy. Learn to be who you are rather than who others want

Specialties
  • - Depression
    • » Symptoms
    • Concentration problems
    • Bad judgment or trouble making decisions
    • Fatigue and a general decrease of energy
    • Feelings of guilt and/or worthlessness
    • Extreme pessimism
    • Insomnia
    • Excessive sleeping
    • Irritability
    • Loss of interest in sex
    • Loss of interest in life
    • Eating problems
    • Physical pains
    • Suicidal thoughts
    • Suicide attempts

    » Definition Depression is defined as a mental state that causes extreme sadness, pessimism, and a loss of interest in life. Symptoms of depression include sleep problems, uncontrollable crying, loss of interest in life, as well as other physical and mental signs. Counseling and therapy are two recommended ways to get help with depression. While depression is a normal human state of mind, when it lasts for a long time or is very intense, it may be a sign of bigger problems.
  • - Eating Disorders
    • » Symptoms
    • Brittle bones
    • Dry yellow skin
    • Severe constipation
    • Sore and inflamed throat
    • Loss of tooth enamel
    • Intestinal distress
    • Obesity
    • Depression
    • Anxiety

    » Definition An eating disorder can be defined as an extreme when it comes to food - either eating too much, not eating enough, or eating too much and purging food through vomiting, laxatives or other methods. The problem is one that affects both men and women of all ages.
  • - Parenting
    • » Symptoms
    • Depression
    • Feelings of worthlessness
    • Sadness
    • Grief
    • Exhaustion
    • Stress

    » Definition Parenting is the task of supporting and encouraging the emotional, intellectual, physical and social development of a child from infancy until adulthood. This is one of the most difficult tasks a person can face, whether they have a partner helping or not. This is why therapy and coaching are recommended to help with any parenting issues that may arise.
  • - Anxiety
    • » Symptoms
    • Nervousness
    • Feeling anxious
    • Worry

    » Definition Anxiety is a normal human emotion that allows people to deal with stressful situations. It could also be described as nervousness. For some people, existing mental problems can make anxiety levels extreme and difficult to deal with. In any case, psychotherapy is recommended for help with anxiety.
  • - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
    • » Symptoms
    • Sleep problems
    • Reliving the traumatic event
    • Detachment
    • Survivor guilt

    » Definition Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that occurs after a life threatening events. Treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder is possible with psychotherapy and counseling.
  • - Grief or Loss
    • » Symptoms
    • Guilt
    • Sadness
    • Shock / Disbelief
    • Anger
    • Fear
    • Fatigue
    • Nausea,
    • Weight fluctuation

    » Definition Grief and loss are two powerful human emotions that cause intense sorrow when a person dies. Psychotherapy can help with all the emotional and physical symptoms that sometimes accompany loss and grief.
Prices
First session 10 GBP
Normal price (60 min.) 40 GBP
You save 30 GBP
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(60 min.) 10 GBP
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