Confident Parenting
Helping you navigate the complexities of parenting, one conversation at a time. Book your online parent consultation with Child in Time.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice on how to support your children? Perhaps your family has experienced an unexpected or traumatic event. Sometimes ordinary developmental issues like emotional regulation, establishing sleeping patterns, and eating well can be challenging. Parenting isn’t easy and we all need support to navigate its complexities.
By talking to one of our qualified child and adolescent therapists via an online parent consultation, we can help you find the right approach for your family. We can help you regain confidence in your parenting choices so you can move forward yourself.
Our 1:1 parent consultations enable you to explore your specific concerns at a place and time that suits you without long waiting lists or long-term commitments associated with many therapy referrals or coaching programmes. One reflective conversation with a professional could be all you need to make sense of your specific parenting concern. Or you might feel a series of sessions would support you best during a challenging time. It’s entirely up to you.
Our team are highly qualified and fully vetted therapists working with schools and families. They are equipped to give practical, evidence-informed advice as well as provide emotional support and a space to reflect on the unique challenges of parenting.
Book your first parent consultation to reflect on your family situation and come away with fresh ideas. A follow up session is recommended to reflect on the impact of the strategies and thoughts generated in session one. In the second session you will deepen your understanding of the issue and prepare to move forward with confidence yourself. Get in touch to learn more, or Book Today.
Parenting Consultation Topics
Our team will focus on whatever aspect of parenting is important to you at this moment in time. The following six categories give a broad overview of the areas in which parents often come to us for guidance from professional therapists. But do not hesitate to book in a session for a concern that does not fall into these categories. You can also visit our Parent Support Resources for additional online parenting help and advice.
Early Years Development
Are you exhausted by broken sleep and early risers? Does your toddler struggle to play with other children? Maybe you wish your children would get along better with each other.
In the early years from babies through to pre-school, parents often struggle with emotional and behavioural issues that typify development at each stage. Our therapists can offer practical, tailored advice and a contained space to reflect on the kind of parent you want to be. Learn more.
Neurodiversity
Are you finding it hard to support your neurodiverse child? Is your child about to be assessed for Autism or ADHD? Maybe you’re unsure how to talk to your child about diagnosis?
Society is going through a positive sea-change in terms of the way neurodivergent individuals are supported. However, there is still widespread misunderstanding about the conditions this term includes. Our therapists can help you to support the emotional needs of your child as they learn to celebrate their uniqueness. Learn more.
Divorce & Separation
Are you worried about how your relationship breakdown will impact your child/children? Are you thinking about the best age-appropriate way to tell your children about your divorce?
Whilst divorce will inevitably have an impact on your children, outcomes are not always negative and a healthy attachment to both parents can be maintained. Our therapists will help you find ways to support the emotional needs of your child/children at a time when you are coping with so much yourself. Learn more.
Loss & Bereavement
Are you preparing your child for the loss of a loved one due to illness? Have you experienced an unexpected or traumatic death in the family and you don’t know how and what to tell your child/children?
When a child experiences the death of someone close, it is likely to be devastating. What makes it even harder is the adult supporting the child is grieving themselves. Our team can provide a safe space to reflect on the emotional needs of your child or children and help you find the words and the ways to support them through their grief while dealing with your own. Learn more.
Emotional Regulation
Are you struggling to manage your children’s intense emotions or finding it hard to keep calm? It’s normal for children and young people to be regularly overwhelmed by emotions.
Babies are born with 200 billion brain cells but few connections. It’s impossible for them to self-regulate. What’s less well known is that children’s brain pathways are still strengthening well into adolescence. Our therapists can help with emotional regulation and reflect on your own triggers, suggesting strategies to move forward. Learn more.
Sexuality & Gender
Is your child exploring their sexuality or gender identity? Are you struggling to communicate with them about the subject and uncertain about how to support them during this time?
Adolescence is a challenging time to be a parent as young people are usually forming their identities in relation to peer groups rather than the family unit but still need parental guidance and emotional support through a time of high emotions and insecurities. Our therapists can help you work out how to support the needs of your child as they navigate their way into adulthood. Learn more.
“When little people are overwhelmed by big emotions, it’s our job to share our calm, not join their chaos.”
L.R. Knost
Supporting your Confident Parenting Journey
Step 1
Book
Booking a parent consultation is easy. Simply follow the booking portal instructions. If you’re unsure which therapist is best for you, either select ‘any therapist’ or contact us for advice. Get in touch. Book your appointment. Or Book a FREE 15 minute Discovery Call with Chloe.
Step 2
Questionnaire
To help our therapists understand your needs and focus your session, there is a very short questionnaire to complete during the booking process. Our therapists have distinct specialisms so we can suggest a change in therapist if we feel one is better suited to your needs.
Step 3
Appointment
Your appointment will be 45 minutes and take place online via Zoom. Your therapist will share the link after booking, prior to your session. You’ll also receive an email summary. We recommend a follow up session or a series of sessions when needed, but it’s your choice.
Find the Right Parenting Approach for you
FAQs
What is Confident Parenting?
Confident Parenting enables you to feel back in control of your parenting choices. We give you options based on the reality of your family at this time, rather than advocating for one approach. All of our consultants are vetted and extremely experienced child/adolescent or family therapists so you know you are in safe hands. Our vision is of accessible, professional and empowering parent support. A space to reflect and to come away with new strategies during challenging times. We believe the right conversation at the right time can empower parents to move forwards themselves to be a confident parent.
How much will the session cost?
Sessions cost £80 per single session (45mins) + follow up email summary.
Who are Confident Parenting sessions for?
Sessions are suited to parents and carers of all ages. In the early years especially, parents often struggle with emotional and behavioural issues that typify development at this stage including emotional regulation, sibling rivalry, eating, sleep, boundaries and peer relationships.
At primary and secondary age, parents may be seeking advice about many of the areas outlined above as well as issues often seen at this stage, including work stress and anxiety, growth mindset, confidence and body issues, gender, sexuality and identity.
Where do the sessions take place?
The Confident Parenting sessions take place online via Zoom. You will receive a link prior to the selected date and time.
Who should attend sessions?
Sessions are for parents and primary carers. Where there are two parent families we recommend that both parents attend sessions if possible. This is so that the presenting issue can be discussed from the perspectives of all carers involved. A whole-family approach can be explored and developed.
How many sessions can I have?
We recommend two sessions – a single session consultation with a follow up session. You can always book in another session when you choose. The single session/follow up model ensures you make the most of the one session but return to discuss your issue and develop your thinking after you have put new ideas into practice.
What’s involved in the pre-session questionnaire?
- What is your main concern (NB how old is your child and how long have you been concerned)?
- What have you already tried that has/hasn’t helped?
- What would you like to get out of the session?
Where do I find the pre-session questionnaire?
This questionnaire will be generated online when booking.
What should I do in advance?
Please complete the questions on the pre-session questionnaire generated online when you book.
We also recommend that you consider these additional questions in preparation for your session.
- How is the problem affecting A. your child B. you C. other people in you/your child’s life?
- What do you think we need to know about the situation in order to be able to help?
- For the therapist to be most helpful, is there anything you feel is important to know about your culture, ethnicity, religion, language, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, mental or physical health or any other factor?
Can I record my session?
No – we do not record sessions. Your session is a space for introspection and reflection as well as a place to learn strategies and techniques to take away. It is likely that recording a session would inhibit free expression during the session and risk client confidentiality after the session.
Instead we provide a follow up email with a summary of the session and strategies to try at home, so you don’t have to take notes during the session.
What additional parent resources are available from Child in Time?
Visit our Parent Support Resources for additional online parenting help and advice. You’ll find recent parenting blogs, book recommendations, helplines, and organisations here.
