Parental Guidance Ireland: Support & Coaching for Parents

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What is Parental Guidance?

Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it also comes with immense challenges.

Parental support or guidance is a specialised type of online counselling hosted by a clinical psychologist that is designed to help parents navigate challenges and enhance family dynamics.

Our private parent coaching sessions are designed to give parents practical strategies and professional support to help their child thrive.

In cases where a child is struggling, this patient’s story shows how parental guidance helped parents better understand and support their child.

Whether you’re looking for advice on managing behaviour, improving communication, or supporting emotional well-being, our team provides tailored guidance.

We offer education and therapeutic support to empower and give you hope as you support your child’s mental health.

How can Parental Guidance help you?

Our private parent coaching sessions are designed to give parents practical strategies and professional support to help their child thrive. Whether you’re looking for advice on managing behavior, improving communication, or supporting emotional well-being, our team provides tailored guidance.

Parent Support

Through our parent support sessions, parents receive expert advice on how to handle everyday challenges and gain confidence in their parenting approach. These sessions are ideal for parents of children and teenagers who need structured guidance.

Parent Coaching Programs

Our parent coaching Ireland programs offer one-on-one support for families, focusing on effective strategies for nurturing positive behavior and communication skills in children. Sessions can be held in-person or online, providing flexibility for busy families.

Online Parental Guidance

We also offer online parental guidance, allowing parents across Ireland to access expert advice from the comfort of their home. These sessions are perfect for parents who cannot attend in-person or prefer the convenience of remote coaching.

Child Behavior Guidance

Our services include child behaviour guidance, helping parents address challenges such as emotional regulation, social interaction, and everyday routines. We provide practical tools and strategies that are easy to implement at home.

Why Choose Us

  • Tailored support: Sessions designed around your child’s and family’s unique needs.
  • Flexible delivery: In-person in Ireland or online for convenience.
  • Experienced coaches: Professional guidance from trained experts.
  • Practical tools: Receive strategies you can apply immediately at home.
  • Anger Management and Discipline
    Learn practical strategies to help your child manage anger and respond positively to discipline. Our parent coaching Ireland sessions focus on building consistent routines, setting clear boundaries, and using constructive communication to reduce conflicts at home.
  • Managing Child Behaviours
    Gain insight into your child’s behavior and receive tailored strategies for challenging situations. Through parent support sessions, parents learn tools for reinforcing positive behaviors, addressing tantrums, and promoting emotional regulation.
  • Anxiety, Stress, and Worry
    Support your child in managing anxiety and stress while also learning techniques to manage your own worries as a parent. Our online parental guidance sessions provide practical approaches to reduce stress and promote emotional resilience in the whole family.
  • Post-Partum Emotions
    Navigate the emotional changes that come with parenthood. These sessions help parents recognize signs of post-partum stress or mood changes, and develop coping strategies to foster wellbeing for both parent and child.
  • Depression
    Receive guidance on identifying and managing depressive symptoms in yourself or your child. Our private parent coaching programs provide support, resources, and strategies to enhance mood and promote positive interactions at home.
  • Navigating Changes
    Whether it’s moving house, starting school, or changes in family dynamics, our parent support sessions equip you with the tools to guide your child through transitions confidently and calmly, maintaining a sense of security and routine.

A Parental Guidance session lasts 50 minutes and costs €135. It takes place exclusively online with one of our experienced psychologists.

We accept all major health insurers in Ireland, including Irish Life Health, Laya Health Care, and Vhi Insurance. 

Book an appointment today and start building a more confident and connected family.

Get started with BetterCare™

Check out our availability and book the date and time that works for you. 

Unsure of the service best suited to your needs? Contact us now to discuss your next steps on a Free 15 minute Booking Consultation.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a brief questionnaire by email. This helps us determine whether our Parental Guidance Ireland service or private parent coaching is the right fit for you. If a different program would be more suitable, we’ll provide a full refund or credit.

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Parenting is hard, we understand that. Below are some frequently asked questions we receive which may be useful ahead of the first appointment.

The number of sessions depends on your individual needs and goals, which will be discussed during your initial appointment.

Yes, it includes support and strategies for parenting children with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and other developmental challenges.

Many Irish health insurers cover this service. Our experienced Psychologists delivering this service are guaranteed to be accredited by the Psychological society of Ireland (PSI). Please check with your health insurance provider or contact us for details.

You can book a session online or contact us for a free consultation to see if Parental Guidance is right for you. After booking, you’ll receive a questionnaire to help us tailor the service to your needs.

Generally, No. Parental guidance therapy is for parents only, but sometimes therapists may meet the child briefly for context if appropriate. 

In family therapy the whole family (including children) participate and work together. Parental guidance sessions are typically with parents only, focussing on their role, strategies and suppports.