Family counselling can help when siblings aren’t getting on, or when parents and children are going through a divorce or separation. Forming a new family is a challenge and it is at this point that many parents contact us for some support to help everyone settle. Adult children and parents can also find their changing roles difficult to navigate at times.
Whatever difficulties you're having as a family, we can help.
What to expect in family counselling
Before any counselling begins, the adults in the family will be asked to attend an initial assessment to make sure we are the right fit for your family. You will meet with a counsellor, who will provide confidential and non-judgemental support, and who will encourage everyone who comes to have their say and to share their feelings, if they wish.
At the first appointment, the counsellor will ask you to talk through what’s happening, and what you’d like to change. You will then work with the counsellor to decide what happens next.
Counselling is a different experience for everyone, and what happens in your sessions and who attends will depend very much on what you hope to get out of it, and on the unique needs of your family.
How family counselling helps
If you’re having problems as a family, whatever’s causing them, family counselling can help the whole family to communicate better, and to understand and resolve differences.
When families go through change, it can be difficult to learn to adapt. Counselling can help family members to support one another through these difficult times, to reduce conflict and arguments and grow stronger as a result.
Book an Appointment
To find out more about Family Counselling or to arrange an appointment please call us on 01302 380 900 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm). Alternatively, you can email our enquiries team at enquiries@relatedorset.org.uk