Parent & Carer Counselling

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BOOKINGS

Our counselling sessions do not require a referral. 

Booking in with our counsellor is quick and easy.

Need an emergency appointment? 

 Call our admin team on 0412 008 195 to organise an emergency booking.

Parent & Carer Counselling

At Flying Colours Education, we understand that supporting children can sometimes feel overwhelming, exhausting, and emotionally challenging for parents and carers.

Michelle provides a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where parents and carers can feel supported while navigating family stress, parenting challenges, anxiety, emotional wellbeing, relationship difficulties, and life’s many transitions.

Through a warm and collaborative approach, Michelle supports adults to build self-awareness, strengthen coping strategies, and feel more confident and supported — because when parents and carers feel supported, children benefit too.

Supporting Parents of

Struggling Learners

Parenting a child who is struggling with learning can feel like an emotional rollercoaster.

Some days feel like progress, and others can feel like setbacks. It can be exhausting trying to support your child while also managing the emotions, challenges, and expectations that come with it all.

At Flying Colours Education, Michelle works closely with families who are navigating this journey.

She understands that it’s not just about the child — it’s about the whole family. The stress, the worry, the questions, and the moments where you’re not sure what the “right” approach is.

Through counselling, Michelle supports children to better understand and manage their emotions — while also helping parents feel more confident in how they respond, support, and advocate for their child.

This includes:

  • making sense of big emotions and behaviours

  • navigating school challenges and social situations

  • supporting emotional regulation at home

  • helping parents feel more equipped and less alone in the process

The goal is not to “fix” your child — but to support them, and you, with the tools and understanding needed to move forward with confidence.

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

Learn more on our blog

In this video, our counsellor, Michelle talks about how counselling for parents with kids with learning difficulties can be beneficial for everyone!

How Parent & Carer Counselling Can Help

Parent and carer counselling may support those who are:

  • feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or emotionally drained

  • navigating the stress of supporting a struggling learner

  • managing family or relationship challenges

  • supporting a child with anxiety, emotional, behavioural, or learning difficulties

  • feeling isolated or unsure how best to support their child

  • needing a safe space to talk, reflect, and feel supported themselves

Flexible & Accessible Support

Sessions are available:

  • in-person at Flying Colours Education – Cardiff

  • during school hours and after school appointments where available

Meet Michelle

Michelle is a warm and compassionate counsellor who supports children, teenagers, parents, and families to feel heard, understood, and empowered. Her client-centred and trauma-aware approach focuses on creating safe and supportive spaces where individuals can build confidence, connection, and emotional wellbeing.

Learn more about Michelle

              Taking the first step can feel hard.

         You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out for support.

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