Being a parent can be difficult. In fact, it may be one of the most difficult roles we have to take on. Children do not come with a set of instructions, and while there is plenty of information available about the best way to raise your child, the reality of becoming a parent can be daunting. One of the most difficult aspects is the expectation we place on ourselves to raise “perfect” children and be “perfect” parents. The truth is that as humans we all have limits and we all have challenges. We are far from perfect. That's why many parents can benefit from the supportive hand of parenting counselors. Counseling and psychotherapy can help parents in many different ways. For some, this may be about questioning their own childhood experiences and the parenting they received, for others it may be a case of struggling to deal with a particular issue, such as bullying or toilet training. Others may need help addressing emotional or relationship needs that may make parenting particularly difficult or simply finding ways to communicate better as a family. Most types of therapy will be able to offer parents the space to talk about their most intimate thoughts and feelings about parenting, giving them the opportunity to understand more about what they are doing as parents and what strategies can be implemented to help them. Seeing psychotherapists
Improves communication skills and expression in family settings
Provides the opportunity to work through painful/confusing childhood emotions or experiences
Common parenting issues that psychotherapy can help with:
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I have difficulty controlling my anger
The parenting style I received from my own family is not suitable for me
My wife and I cannot decide how to parent our children
Stepfather my children do not like or accept me
My children do not perform well in school - am I a failed parent?
My job I struggle with being a parent and the challenges it brings
There has been no romance between myself and my partner since we became parents
I am a single parent and I struggle to cope
My children and I are old I'm divided between my spouse
I don't get along with my children
My child is being bullied/bullied at school
Parental Counseling
Helping parents regardless of the age of your children With comprehensive training and experience in the field, you can begin your journey towards a more positive family life.
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