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Parenting Counselling
Parenting Counselling at Indy Support Services
Parenting is a journey filled with both incredible rewards and moments of uncertainty. Whether you are a birth mother, adoptive parent, stepmother, or foster carer, each family’s story is unique and comes with its own challenges. At Indy Support Services, I provide a warm, compassionate space where you can explore your parenting experiences openly and without judgement.
Counselling offers more than advice — it gives you an opportunity to strengthen your confidence, build healthier family dynamics, and feel supported in both the joyful and difficult seasons of parenting. Together, we’ll work on developing practical strategies to manage stress, deepen your connection with your children, and improve family communication.
My goal is to support you as you find balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of self within your parenting journey.
A parent described her experience this way: “Lisa reminded me that I wasn’t failing — I was simply learning, and that gave me hope.”
How Parenting Counselling Can Help You
Parenting can stir up a wide range of emotions—from love and pride to frustration, stress, or even guilt. At Indy Support Services, I offer parenting counselling designed to help you navigate these emotions with clarity and confidence. Together, we’ll explore the challenges you’re facing and develop strategies that fit your family’s unique needs.
Counselling can support you in managing stress and overwhelm, improving communication within your family, and strengthening your confidence as a parent. We’ll also address specific concerns, such as discipline, boundaries, or balancing your own wellbeing alongside the demands of parenting. By working together, you’ll gain practical tools, a deeper understanding of yourself, and a renewed sense of connection with your children.
You don’t have to face these challenges alone—I’ll walk beside you with compassion, care, and encouragement.
One parent shared: “Counselling with Lisa helped me see new ways to connect with my kids and gave me the confidence to handle tough moments calmly.”
Why Consider Parenting Counselling
Parenting is one of the most rewarding roles you can have, but it can also be one of the most demanding. Sometimes the challenges feel too heavy to manage on your own, and that’s when parenting counselling can provide valuable support. At Indy Support Services, I offer a space where you can talk openly about your concerns without fear of judgement.
You may be feeling emotionally overwhelmed by parenting responsibilities, struggling with family conflict, or searching for new ways to manage your child’s behaviour. You might be navigating separation, adoption, or a blended family dynamic. Or perhaps you simply want to strengthen your relationship with your children and feel more confident in yourself.
Counselling can give you the tools, clarity, and emotional support you need to thrive in your parenting role.
A parent reflected: “Lisa helped me find the courage to face parenting challenges I thought I couldn’t handle alone.”
My Approach at Indy Support Services
Every family is different, and every parent’s journey is unique. That’s why my counselling approach is flexible, drawing on proven therapeutic models that I adapt to your individual needs. At the heart of my work is a person-centred philosophy — I listen deeply, respect your values, and create a space where you feel truly seen and supported.
I often use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help you identify strengths and build practical, achievable strategies for parenting challenges. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can support you in reshaping unhelpful thought patterns, giving you healthier ways to respond to stress and family conflict. I also integrate mindfulness practices, such as grounding and breathwork, to help you manage emotions and remain present with your children.
Together, these approaches create a tailored framework designed to empower you as both a parent and a person.
In the words of one parent: “Lisa adapted every session to what I needed most, and that made me feel understood and supported.”
Parental Self-Care with Indy Support Services
As parents, it’s easy to put everyone else’s needs before your own, but caring for yourself is an essential part of caring for your family. At Indy Support Services, I’ll help you explore ways to prioritise your wellbeing without guilt, so you can show up as your best self in parenting and in life.
Together, we can identify the stressors that leave you feeling drained and create practical self-care routines that fit your lifestyle. This might include stress-reduction techniques such as deep breathing or time management, mindfulness practices to ease emotional reactivity, or simply finding meaningful moments of rest. We’ll also work on building self-compassion, helping you replace self-criticism with kindness and realistic expectations.
By learning to nurture yourself, you’ll strengthen your resilience, emotional balance, and capacity to nurture others.
A parent explained: “Lisa reminded me that taking care of myself wasn’t selfish — it made me a better mum.”
Adapting to Life Changes with Parenting Counselling
Life is full of transitions, and as a parent, these changes can bring both new opportunities and unexpected stress. Whether you’re adjusting to separation, welcoming a new family member, managing a blended household, or coping with loss, it’s natural to feel uncertain about how to support yourself and your children through these shifts.
At Indy Support Services, I provide a safe, compassionate space to explore the emotions that come with change. Together, we’ll develop flexible coping strategies, strengthen communication within your family, and create routines that bring stability and reassurance. My goal is to help you approach change with resilience, confidence, and compassion for yourself and your loved ones.
With support, life’s transitions can become opportunities for growth and deeper connection.
One parent shared: “Lisa helped us find stability during a huge change, and now our family feels stronger and closer than ever.”
Taking the Next Step with Indy Support Services
Beginning counselling can feel like a big decision, but you don’t need the perfect words or the “right” reason to start. If you’re seeking support, clarity, or simply someone to listen, that is reason enough. At Indy Support Services, I offer a safe, welcoming space where you can explore your experiences as a parent and as a person, without fear of judgement.
Together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you — whether that’s managing daily stress, improving family communication, or finding more balance in your own life. Every session is shaped around your unique journey, offering both practical strategies and compassionate support.
Parenting is not about being perfect, but about growing with your children along the way. You don’t have to do it alone — I’ll walk beside you every step.
A parent expressed: “Starting with Lisa gave me the support I didn’t know I needed, and it changed everything.”