Parental Counselling

No family is without problems, arguments and stress. The way we parent our children, manage personal issues, and handle conflict, they all affect harmony in the household.

When we refer to parental counselling, we mean providing a type of service to parents who may be in need of tools, guidance and support without bias or judgment, in order for them to become equipped to take care of their children and face the challenges related to parenting that come along the way. Through these sessions the aim is to better understand and identify the needs of every individual in your family, and create a nurturing and supportive environment for your children.

The topics that are being addressed include effective communication, setting boundaries, managing difficult behaviours, understanding child development, and techniques to help with stress and anger. The goal is to promote the well-being of both parents and children, and adopting a positive stance and acquiring the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of raising children.

Some benefits of parental counselling:

• You will be provided with an objective point of view by a trained professional.
• You will develop a better understanding of your parenting style; work through your own limitations and encourage you to do more of what works.
• You will learn techniques to handle conflict more effectively; how to use these opportunities to communicate better and not scare or confuse the child, but tackle any behavioural problems that may exist.
• Manage parental expectations; how to step back and re-evaluate what you are expecting from your child. Sometimes we expect more that the child is ready or willing, causing unnecessary stress to both sides getting nowhere.

There is no such thing as the “perfect parent”; going to counselling doesn’t mean you have failed, but on the contrary. The therapist will help the parent to be the best mother or father they are able to be. Taking steps to improve yourself as a parent only shows how much you care about them, and will only benefit from this process.