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Registered Charity No. 1214468
Referral Pathways
Parental Support
Parenting is challenging, especially with teenagers. This program helps parents and caregivers improve their relational skills to create consistent connections within the family.
We provide a space for you to discuss difficult emotional issues and develop strategies to better manage them.
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Key areas we can explore include:
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Understanding and engaging with your child more effectively.
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Staying calm in the face of challenging behaviours.
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Setting healthy and respectful boundaries.
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We can also help you understand how your own mental health and life experiences might be impacting your family relationships.
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What Other Parents Say:
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“I didn’t realise how much I needed someone to talk to until I did.”
Sarah, mum of two
“I found a local counsellor through a friend, and just having that space to say things out loud without being judged was a game-changer. It helped me understand my own reactions better, which made me more patient with my son.”
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“I was scared it would feel clinical or awkward, but it was just… human.”
James, dad of a teenager
“I reached out through our GP, and they connected me with someone who really got it. I didn’t need to have all the answers—I just needed to be heard. It helped me support my daughter without trying to ‘fix’ everything.”
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Family support
Family and systemic support helps people in close relationships communicate more effectively.
Our counselling practice provides a neutral space for your family to explore difficult thoughts and emotions, build on your strengths, and make positive changes.
We'll help you understand the challenges you're facing and find better ways to communicate and be together.
Depending on your needs, counselling may involve the whole family, specific members, or individual sessions.
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What other Parents Say:
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“I thought counselling was for people in crisis. Turns out, it’s for anyone who wants to feel a bit more balanced.”
– Priya, single parent
“I found someone through a local mental health charity. It gave me space to breathe and reflect. And it made me realise how powerful it is to model getting help—my son saw me doing it, and now he’s more open to the idea himself.”
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'A parent helps a child navigate their emotions, like a gardener tending to a fragile, budding garden. The parent acts as a sturdy trellis, offering support during storms of emotion. Through patient care, they teach the child how to prune unhelpful thoughts and nourish healthy feelings, helping the child become their own skilled gardener of a resilient emotional landscape'