Jennifer Warwick

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MSc Psych, MBACP Counsellor and Parenting Expert
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About me

Is your home filled with arguments and tension? Are you walking on eggshells, afraid small things will turn into big battles? Parenting a tween or teen can be overwhelming, leaving you tired, anxious and stressed. But it doesn't have to feel this way - I can help you find calm in your life and build positive relationships with the people around you. 

Parenting a pre-teen or teenager comes with its own unique challenges. You may face daily conflicts, feel unsure about supporting your child or want to feel more confident in your parenting. With over 13 years of experience, I work with parents and carers of tweens and teens, helping them navigate the ups and downs of adolescence. Whether you're dealing with a specific issue or looking for ongoing support, I offer practical sessions to help you navigate this stage with clarity and calmness.

I understand the challenges that can come with parenting a neurodivergent child or supporting a young person in exploring their identity. I specialise in helping parents navigate neurodivergence, including formal and self-diagnosed autism or ADHD, as well as LGBTQ+ identities. My approach is inclusive and tailored to your needs, ensuring you feel heard and supported and equipped with practical strategies to strengthen your relationship.

In addition to ongoing support, I offer single-session therapy. This is a practical option for parents who need quick clarity on a specific challenge.

There's a lot of guidance available when our children are young. But when they enter adolescence, it can feel like we are in uncharted territory, and we still worry about their well-being even as they grow into young adults.

To help you through this new phase, we can work together to make your life calmer and your relationships feel stronger by:

  • Understanding other people's (and your own) emotions
  • Communicating honestly and openly
  • Setting clear boundaries
  • Being able to address conflict in a constructive manner
  • Letting go of perfectionism
  • Being compassionate and kind to yourself

We will work together to make your relationships with the people who matter most to you happy, positive and healthy.

The next step

I know how important it is to find the right counsellor. In our first session, we'll explore your concerns, discuss what you hope to achieve, and see if my approach is a good fit for you.

I respond to new client enquiries as soon as possible, usually within 24 hours or by the next working day. Your concerns matter to me, and I want to ensure you feel heard. Please remember to check your junk folder, too. 

You can access therapy with me within a few days of getting in touch, providing you with the reassurance and support you need. 

The Empower Hour

The Empower Hour is a focused, one-off session to help you tackle a challenge quickly. In 60 minutes, we'll create a plan to help you move forward, with a follow-up call 2-3 weeks later to check your progress.
Learn more about how a focused session could help you on my website: https://talktojenny.co.uk/single-session-therapy/.
 
Some parents find a single session is enough to get them back on track, while others value the space to explore challenges over time. Regular sessions allow us to build on strategies and create lasting change, helping you feel more confident and connected with your child.

We can discuss it together if you're unsure how many sessions would be helpful. You're welcome to book a session and see how it feels.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

I have a specialised focus on neurodivergence in families, which includes formal and self-diagnosed autism or ADHD, as well as LGBTQ identities. 

I work in a way that affirms neurodivergent and LGBTQ individuals. Whatever your background, culture or identity, you are welcome. 

Qualifications:

  • MSc Psychology at Roehampton University (2024).
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology (2012).
  • BA (Hons) in Public Administration from De Montfort University.

Professional Experience:

  • I have worked extensively in youth and family services as a family and school counsellor, supporting students, parents, carers, and teachers.
  • I am currently working as a locum counsellor at Sussex University.
  • Additionally, I work with Eastbourne Holding Space, a charity providing mental health support to families.
  • I have regularly run and facilitated a 4-week programme for parents and carers: Raising Resilient and Confident Teens.
  • I offer one-hour workshops to parents, carers and schools on topics such as Managing Teen Stress and Anxiety, Understanding Your Teen's Brain and Managing Your Teen’s Screen Time: Social Media & Digital Balance.

Professional Development:

I actively engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to stay current with evidence-based practices.

My most recent CPD includes: 

  • Keeping children safe online - NSPCC
  • Making sense of self-injury in children and teens - BACP 
  • Why neurodiversity is relevant to your practice (some things I’ve learnt as an autistic counsellor) - BACP
  • Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling - Counselling Tutor 

Support Network:

I collaborate with a professional support network, including supervisors and fellow therapists, to ensure high-quality counselling services.
 

Member organisations

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NCPS
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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

  • Coping with your child as they head into teenage years and puberty—As a parent or caregiver, navigating your child's adolescent years can be tricky. It may seem like there's a shortage of information and support. However, I'm here to offer you more than just guidance and tools. I'm here to provide you with a sense of relief and reassurance, help you maintain healthy relationships and boundaries with your adolescent children, and offer a steady hand during this often turbulent time.
  • Perimenopause and menopause and the 'Perfect Storm' - Often, when someone in your home goes through puberty and adolescence, someone else goes through hormone shifts as they head towards menopause. I work with you to restore the balance and calm in you and your family.
  • Relationship and Family Issues—We will work together to address any issues you may be facing in your relationship or family, whether you are together or considering separation or divorce. We'll find ways to help you manage stresses and conflicts affecting your relationship and family. But more than that, we can explore how behaviour patterns, attachment styles, parenting, and family issues can influence your relationships, empowering you with the tools and insights to make positive changes.

Single-session, brief, solution-focused therapy - Are you feeling stuck? Break free with 'Empower Hour' - a single-session, solution-focused therapy that uses evidence-based techniques such as solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) to tackle your life's challenges.

Therapies offered

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Fees

£70.00 - £85.00

Health Insurance/EAP

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Additional information

  • Ongoing sessions for individuals: £70 - Session duration: 50 minutes
  • Parent Consultation Session: Targeted guidance and support for parents and carers to address specific concerns: £85 - Session duration - 60 minutes
  • Ongoing sessions for couples/both parents: £80
  • Parent Consultation Session for both parents: £95

Sessions tend to be weekly.

  • Single session: £85 - A laser-focused, troubleshooting, problem-busting "empower hour" 

All session fees are payable via bank transfer, and I require payment 24 hours before your scheduled session. 

When I work

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Our counselling sessions are conducted securely via Zoom, ensuring easy accessibility. 

Further information

Approaches I use:

  • Person-centred (which means we talk about what matters to you)
  • Strengths-based
  • Solution-focused
  • Systemic (looking at the way your family works)
  • Trauma-informed (helping you cope and get through complex events from your past)

What to expect in our sessions

Counselling generally takes place once a week for 50 minutes. 

I offer solution-focused brief therapy that focuses on practical solutions and quick results. This can be particularly helpful for busy parents dealing with the challenges of raising tweens and teens. People often find that 8 to 12 sessions are enough to get them moving again.

You may wish to see me for one super-focused session - the Empower Hour.

We’ll set goals and work together to achieve them. We'll also review and check regularly to ensure your counselling is on track.

Counselling sessions are via Zoom. 

I am also available for in-person sessions in Lewes, East Sussex.

You can also go to my website: https://talktojenny.co.uk/ to find out more.

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Lewes, East Sussex, BN7

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)

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Jennifer Warwick
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