What is parent support?
Parenting brings questions that have no single answer that works for every family. Sometimes it is hard to judge how to react, when to set a boundary and when your child needs a different kind of support.
Counselling is a space to talk openly about these dilemmas, without judgement. Together we look at the needs of your child and your family and find practical approaches you can use in everyday life.
When to ask for support?
- You often face conflicts, refusal or strong emotional reactions.
- You find it hard to set clear and consistent boundaries.
- You feel tired, overwhelmed or unsure in your role as a parent.
- Your child is going through a change, such as starting kindergarten or school, or changes in the family.
- You want to better support a child with developmental, emotional or school difficulties.
- You and your partner have different parenting approaches and want to be more aligned.
What does counselling include?
- Talking about everyday situations and relationships in the family.
- Understanding behaviour in the context of your child’s age and needs.
- Guidance on communication, boundaries and family routines.
- Support in coping with parental stress.
- Setting goals together and following up on the agreed steps.
What do you gain from counselling?
A clearer understanding of the situations that are difficult for you, and concrete guidance you can gradually try at home. The aim is to build an approach that suits your child, your possibilities and the needs of your family.
Types of support
What support are you looking for?
EVERYDAY CHALLENGES
Communication and boundaries
Support in expressing expectations more clearly, setting consistent boundaries and talking through situations with strong emotions.
Talk about your approach →FAMILY TRANSITIONS
Support through change
Guidance on helping your child when starting kindergarten or school, moving home, parental separation or other significant changes.
Ask for guidance on changes →PARENT WELLBEING
Care for the parent
A space to talk about the fatigue, worries and pressure that parenting brings, with attention to your own needs too.
Ask for support for yourself →The first visit
What to expect?
First contact
You call or write to us. You briefly share what you need support with and we arrange a suitable first meeting.
Conversation and understanding
We talk about your concerns, everyday family life and the approaches you have tried. We also look at the situations where communication with your child already works well.
Guidance and next steps
Together we decide what to focus on first and agree on achievable steps. Further meetings are adapted to your needs.
Approach
Support tailored to your family
- A counselling conversation that pays attention to your experiences and priorities.
- Clear explanations of child development and emotional needs.
- Practical guidance on communication, boundaries and routines.
- Looking at concrete situations from your everyday life.
- Adjusting the guidance based on what proves useful.
Questions
Before your first visit
Does my child need to attend?
Parent counselling can start with a conversation with the parent or parents only. When booking, we will agree who is best to attend.
Do both parents need to come?
You can also come on your own. When it is useful and possible, the other parent or guardian can be included.
Does this mean we are doing something wrong?
Asking for support is a chance to gain a different perspective and additional tools. The focus is on understanding the situation and on the steps that can help the family.
How many meetings are needed?
That depends on the topics you want to open and on your goals. After the first meeting we will discuss the possible course of support.
How long is a meeting and what does it cost?
For the duration and current price, call +389 72 232 363. You will receive this information before booking.
