Family therapy is a form of talking therapy that supports families to better understand one another, improve communication, and navigate challenges together. It provides a safe, structured space for exploring how relationships and patterns within the family affect individual and shared wellbeing.
Family therapy is for families of all shapes and sizes. It can include parents, children, siblings, carers, partners, and even extended family. It’s particularly helpful when:
There are repeated arguments or communication breakdowns
A child or adult is struggling with mental health or neurodivergence
The family is facing a big transition (e.g. illness, divorce, loss, moving)
There’s been trauma, secrecy, or rupture in family relationships
Parents feel unsure how to support a young person
Siblings are struggling to connect or understand each other
Behavioural challenges, school refusal, or emotional outbursts are impacting home life
Families want to strengthen trust and resilience
Family therapy works with the idea that mental health is shaped by — and shapes — relationships. It’s especially supportive for neurodivergent individuals, blended or intercultural families, and those navigating systemic challenges.
Sessions usually last 60–90 minutes
Everyone in the family is welcome — participation is flexible
Focus on improving communication and emotional connection
Exploring family roles, dynamics, and unspoken patterns
Supporting one another through transitions, crises, or grief
Working with shared goals set by the family
Tools for listening, boundary-setting, and problem-solving
Psychoeducation about mental health, neurodivergence, or trauma
Naming and understanding intergenerational or cultural dynamics
May include art, storytelling, or visual tools (especially for young people)
Regular reviews of progress and feedback
Suitable for in-person or online sessions
Respectful of different parenting styles, identities, and cultures
Trauma-informed and non-blaming
Often used alongside individual therapy or psychiatric care
At Bloomfield Health, we offer family therapy that is inclusive, thoughtful, and adaptable. Our therapists are trained in systemic and relational approaches, and we take care to hear every voice in the room — including children and young people. Whether your family is in crisis, facing change, or simply feeling stuck, we provide a calm, structured space to explore what’s happening and move toward greater understanding. We are LGBTQ+ inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming, and deeply respectful of each family’s unique story.
Not necessarily. We’ll plan together who attends which sessions, based on what’s most helpful.
Yes — family therapy often supports a young person’s recovery by improving the environment around them.
No — family therapy can include siblings, carers, extended family, or any group that defines themselves as a family.
We take a trauma-informed approach and go at a pace that feels safe for everyone.
Absolutely. We adapt sessions to suit different processing, communication, and sensory needs.
Some families benefit from 6–12 sessions; others choose to continue longer. We’ll review this together.
No — it’s about understanding each other’s experiences and building stronger, more supportive relationships.
Please contact us to arrange an initial consultation. We’ll learn more about your family’s needs and match you with a skilled therapist.
We are registered by the Care Quality Commission (CQC),
the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
