Katie McGill Counselling & Psychotherapy
Individual counselling and psychotherapy for adults - Stockport & online
Therapy for Parents
You hold space for everyone, I hold space for you.
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Parenting can be full of love and joy, but it also comes with pressure that leaves you questioning yourself, running on empty, snapping in anger, feeling disconnected, or battling anxiety day after day. We live in a culture that offers solutions like spa days, productivity hacks, or the irritating “just take a deep breath,” yet rarely helps us understand why it all feels so hard.
My approach is different. I help parents explore the deeper reasons behind the pressure - from childhood experiences and internalised beliefs to society’s idea of the “perfect parent” and the constant mental load that makes you feel like you have to carry it all. When you understand what’s driving the guilt, anger, anxiety, or overwhelm, you can begin to respond with compassion instead of criticism.
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Alongside this deeper work, I’ll share simple, practical tools to help you feel calmer and more confident in those moments of overwhelm - not as a quick fix, but as part of reconnecting with yourself and the parent you want to be. This isn’t about never struggling again; it’s about believing that good enough really is enough, and finding confidence, calm, and compassion, even when things don’t go to plan.​
Why this matters to me
While completing my therapy training, I also became a mum. As both roles evolved, my personal and professional worlds started to overlap, giving me a deeper understanding of the identity shift that comes with parenthood.
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Even after using therapy to work on my perfectionism and people-pleasing, I noticed how easily I slipped back into putting my own needs last. I found myself pushing down difficult emotions, just trying to get through the day, and holding myself to standards that, looking back, were completely unrealistic. Over time, those old patterns crept back in, affecting my confidence, mood, and relationships. I felt anxious and experienced outbursts of anger and rage - in ways that didn’t feel like me.
Therapy has been an invaluable source of support, giving me a space to be honest, vulnerable, and met with compassion as I navigate parenthood. That’s the space I want to offer you too - one where you can explore what’s really going on without judgment, with tailored support to help you understand what you need to feel calmer and more at ease in your parenting.
Your path to parenthood
​​​​​I work with mums, dads, birth parents, and anyone in a caregiving role, regardless of gender identity or family structure. Whatever your path to parenthood looks like, you’re welcome here. ​​For parents with very young babies, I understand how challenging it can be to find childcare. In most cases, babies are welcome to attend sessions with you up until around 12 weeks. That said, it’s worth considering whether having your baby with you might make it harder to focus, tune in to your emotions, or connect fully in the space. We can talk more about what might work best for you during a consultation.​​
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If you like the sound of my approach, please contact me for a free consultation. You can also follow me on Instagram @katie_mcgill_therapy - a space dedicated to supporting parents.
Navigating Mum Rage
Course coming soon:
14 days to calm your mum-rage and give yourself compassion when things go wrong, so you can snap less and actually enjoy time with your kids.
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Identify your top three parenting pressure points and how they trigger rage.
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Gain a clear understanding of why your anger and rage show up.
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Learn a set of practical, quick tools that actually work when you’re overwhelmed.
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Develop the confidence to spot your own pressure points earlier and handle them differently.
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Gain a calmer home life and more joyful moments with your kids.
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All lessons are short (under 10 minutes) and can be completed in your own time.​​​​​​ ​
