Parent Counselling & Training
The most powerful therapist in your child's life is you.
Suitable for ages For parents and caregivers
Overview
Structured parent training has one of the strongest evidence bases in child mental health. Our six-session programme teaches instruction-giving, attending and praise, planned ignoring, reward systems, consequences and de-escalation — with live practice, not lectures.
We also offer supportive counselling for parents processing a new diagnosis, managing caregiver burnout or navigating disagreements about their child's needs.
Signs your child may need this therapy
- Daily power struggles over routines and homework
- Feeling exhausted, guilty or out of options
- Parents disagreeing about how to respond
- Recent diagnosis that feels overwhelming
- Strategies that work at the clinic failing at home
- Difficulty explaining the diagnosis to family or school
Benefits of Parent Counselling & Training
- A consistent, calm approach across caregivers
- Practical scripts for daily flashpoints
- Faster progress from therapy carry-over
- Reduced parental stress and guilt
- Confidence in advocating at school
- Stronger parent-child relationship
Treatment process
- STEP 1
Behaviour assessment
Structured parent and teacher interviews, standardised rating scales (Vanderbilt, CBCL) and direct observation to identify triggers, patterns and the function of each behaviour.
- STEP 2
Functional behaviour plan
We define target behaviours in measurable terms and design antecedent strategies, replacement skills and reinforcement schedules — never punishment-based methods.
- STEP 3
Skill-building sessions
Individual and small-group sessions teaching emotional vocabulary, self-calming routines, waiting, turn-taking, flexible thinking and conflict resolution.
- STEP 4
Parent coaching
Six-session parent management training covering consistent instructions, planned ignoring, reward systems and de-escalation, with live practice and troubleshooting.
- STEP 5
School collaboration
With your consent we share strategies with class teachers and support schools with classroom accommodations and IEP inputs.
- STEP 6
Data-based review
Behaviour frequency and intensity are charted every week, so decisions to intensify, change or fade support are based on data, not impressions.
FAQ
Parent Counselling & Training — your questions answered
Not sure where to start? Begin with an assessment.
One hour with our team gives you a clear picture of your child's development and a written plan you can act on — whether or not you continue therapy with us.