Counselling for Parents

CHALLENGES OUR PSYCHOLOGISTS CAN SUPPORT YOU WITH AS PARENTS

Parenting can be equally one of the most rewarding and most difficult things to do in life. Responsible for guiding our children as they develop and teaching them how to manage their behaviour, emotions, relationships and more, it is also an incredibly important role.  

However, being able to remain calm, reliable, strong and confident as parents is not always easy and none of us are given a manual for how to do this. Frequently, parents may be faced with situations or stressors that they do not know how to navigate or that they feel overwhelmed by. This is completely normal and does not indicate failure as a parent. 

Pursuing counselling for parents can help you to feel more empowered and give you the tools you need to help your children thrive and maintain a healthy, loving relationship with them. 

Through counselling services, parents can access comprehensive support, guidance and encouragement for concerns related to:

- Child behavioural challenges

- ADHD and Autism spectrum parenting support

- Anxiety support: for example, fears of the dark, kids sleeping in their own beds, separation anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders

- Parent and child relationship conflict

- Teenager rebellion

- School refusal

- Gender dysphoria 

- Bullying

- Screen use and gaming addiction

- Co-parenting and divorce 

- Developing self-esteem and reducing perfectionism

- Sibling rivalry and more

It takes a village to raise a child and you do not have to struggle or feel like you should have all the answers. Help is available and a happier home and loving, respectful relationships between parents and children at all ages and stages are possible. 

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM PORT PHILLIP PSYCHOLOGY

At Port Phillip Psychology, our team is led by decades of shared experience and are highly skilled in supporting parents to navigate the many challenges that can come with raising children. With both male and female psychologists available, some of whom specialise in child psychology or are also parents themselves, our focus is on providing you with comprehensive care and comfort at all times. 

Compassionate and understanding, our sessions are conducted in a safe and supportive space where you can discuss anything you need without judgement. Tailoring your counselling to meet your needs, we identify your key concerns and provide strategies for managing and working through these. 

Setting goals with you and regularly reviewing your progress we adjust these as needed to ensure that you are properly supported. This collaborative, considered approach is essential to building trust and ensuring optimal therapy outcomes.  

Catering to households of all dynamics, we provide counselling for co-parenting between divorced and separated parents, counselling for new parents (whether through birth, adoption, fostering or marriage), counselling for parents of young adults and more. You can also elect to attend your session alone or with your partner or book a family session as needed. 

GET IN TOUCH

In Chelsea and St Kilda or
via Video or Phone (03) 8774 2150

EMAIL : help@portphillippsychology.com.au

Experience Compassionate & Genuine Care With Port Phillip Psychology

At Port Phillip Psychology, our team of Melbourne-based psychologists provides compassionate, effective counselling for parents at every point in their parenting journey. Passionate about parental wellbeing and healthy familial relationships, we empower you to parent with confidence and joy. 

Offering in-person sessions in Melbourne’s Bayside areas of Chelsea and St Kilda or remote consultations via Telehealth, our approach to care is both flexible and accessible. A range of session times are also available to suit your schedule, including daytime, evening and Saturday appointments.

Learn to understand yourself and your children better and navigate this season's challenges supported and encouraged. Contact Port Phillip Psychology today to get started.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • This will depend on your situation and preferences. For instance, if you are pursuing couples counselling as parents or family counselling as separated parents then of course it is usual to include partners and children at some stage. 

    Should you be seeking counselling for parenting issues concerning how you approach parenting or for personal mental health support related to parenting, you do not have to include anyone else – this remains your choice at all times.

  • No, we recognise that parents often have very full schedules or may face challenges in finding childcare to attend a session alone. As such, we offer Telehealth sessions both during and outside of normal business hours to ensure you can access counselling around your needs and at a time that suits you.

  • A typical counselling session for parents is 50 minutes long. However, initial couples and family sessions will be 80 minutes with subsequent sessions all being 50 minutes in duration. 

    The length of your session and associated costs will be confirmed at the time you make your booking with our reception team.