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.
Children’s Counselling for Learning Difficulties and Well-being
Many parents think counselling is only for crisis situations.
In reality, counselling for children can play a powerful role in supporting emotional well-being, building confidence, and helping children manage learning difficulties before they become overwhelming.
At Flying Colours, our counselling support is designed to help children develop the skills, resilience, and self-belief they need to thrive — both at school and in life.
hy Your Child Might Need Counselling
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Learning difficulties
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Low confidence
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Anxiety and overwhelm
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Emotional regulation
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Friendship difficulties
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School refusal or avoidance
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Family breakdown
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Grief and loss
Counselling vs Learning Support: What’s the Difference?
When your child is struggling, it can be hard to know what kind of support they actually need.
You might be wondering whether it’s something academic, something emotional – or a combination of both. The truth is, both counselling and learning support play an important role, but they support children in different ways.
Benefits of Counselling for Children
Counselling supports more than just one area of your child’s development.
It helps children build confidence, manage their emotions, and develop the resilience they need to navigate both learning and life.
When children feel supported and understood, they are more likely to engage, persist, and begin to see themselves as capable learners.
In the video below, our counsellor explains how counselling supports children beyond crisis.
Counselling: Supporting Your Child’s Emotional Well-being
Counselling focuses on how your child is feeling.
It gives them a safe, supportive space to:
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Talk about what’s going on for them
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Work through worries or frustrations
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Build confidence and self-belief
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Learn how to manage big emotions.
For children struggling with learning, these emotional challenges are often just under the surface – even if they don’t always show it.
Learning Support: Building Skills and Confidence in Learning
Learning support focuses on the skills your child needs for school.
This includes:
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Reading and Literacy
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Writing
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Numeracy and maths
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Learning strategies and organisation
It helps your child understand how to learn, so they can start to experience success and feel more capable in the classroom.
Why they Work Best Together
In reality, learning and emotions are closely connected.
When a child is struggling at school, it often affects how they feel about themselves. They might lose confidence, become frustrated or start avoiding tasks that feel too hard.
At the same time, if a child is feeling anxious or overwhelmed, it can make learning even more difficult.
When counselling and learning support are combined:
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Children build the skills they need
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They develop the confidence to use those skills
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They feel more supported, capable and motivated
This is where we see the biggest changes – because we’re supporting the whole child, not just one part whole child, not just one part of their experience.
learn more: The difference between tutoring and learning support
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.
Meet our Counsellors
At Flying Colours Education, our experienced counsellors support children and teenagers to better understand themselves, manage their emotions, and navigate the challenges they face at school and in everyday life.
Lisa and Michelle work closely with children and young people to create a safe, supportive space where they can talk openly, build self-awareness, and develop practical strategies to manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Through counselling, children are supported to:
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build confidence and self-belief
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improve emotional regulation
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strengthen peer relationships
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develop resilience and coping skills
Our approach is always positive, supportive, and tailored to each child’s individual needs.
Sessions are available face-to-face at our Cardiff location, with school-based sessions also available where appropriate.
If you’re noticing your child struggling, even in small ways, early support can make a meaningful difference.
Meet Michelle
Michelle brings with her over 20 years of experience in the welfare and mental health sector, supporting young people and their families. With both passion and expertise, she is dedicated to helping children feel safe, heard, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges.
Michelle works individually with children, as well as closely supporting parents who may face the unique challenges of raising a child with learning difficulties.
Michelle is a warm and friendly person. Her approach is client-centred, trauma-aware, and grounded in creating safe, respectful spaces. She also brings in mindfulness and her background in yoga to support connection, calm, and confidence.
Meet Lisa
Lisa is a qualified and experienced counsellor with a teaching background. Her passion is to help students navigate their way through life assisting them both emotionally and socially.
Lisa’s friendly face and personality means she can make an immediate connection with every person she meets. Students always feel relaxed and comfortable coming to see Lisa.
Lisa’s major strength is her empathetic nature (understanding the feelings of the students). This ensures the students she sees feel valued, accepted, and validated.
Lisa understands that each child has their own concerns and worries that are important to them.
Through encouragement and other strategies, Lisa gives her students the confidence to tackle challenging situations with assertiveness.
Lisa is an active and non-judgemental listener who values everyone’s thoughts and opinions.
Is This the Right Support for Your Child?
If you’re noticing your child struggling — whether it’s with learning, confidence, or managing their emotions — you’re not alone.
Many parents aren’t sure what kind of support their child needs, and it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out the “right” next step.
The good news is you don’t have to work it out on your own.
At Flying Colours, we take the time to understand your child as a whole — how they are learning, how they are feeling, and what support will make the biggest difference for them.
Sometimes that means counselling.
Sometimes it means learning support.
And often, it’s a combination of both.
Take the First Step
If you’re concerned about your child, even in small ways, it’s worth having a conversation.
Early support can make a meaningful difference — not just in your child’s learning, but in their confidence, well-being, and overall experience at school.