Parent Counselling & Support

Parenting can be one of the most rewarding experiences—and also one of the hardest. As parents, we often put a lot of pressure on ourselves. We want to help our kids grow and thrive, and we worry about doing something that might hold them back.

The truth is, there’s no such thing as a perfect parent. We’re all human. Welcome to the club. The good news is: you don’t need to be perfect to raise healthy, resilient kids. What matters most is learning some of the essential things that help us grow and raise healthy human beings. 

There’s a lot of advice out there about parenting—and trying to take it all in can feel overwhelming. How do we know what’s helpful and what’s not?

Thankfully, over the past few decades, research has given us strong guidance. We now know a lot about child development, emotional regulation, and the importance of secure relationships. This research helps us focus on what really matters—so we don’t have to get lost in all the noise.

In my work with parents, I focus on four essential areas:

• Building secure attachment relationships
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Practicing "mindsight" with our kids (and ourselves)
• Understanding how our own relationship history shapes our parenting
   

To support you in these areas, I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Circle of Security Parenting, and mentalization-based approaches. All of these are grounded in the science of attachment and emotion.

I believe you are your child’s most important source of support as they grow—from childhood through the teenage years and into adulthood.

Dr. John Bowlby, the originator of attachment theory, once said, “If a society values its children, it must cherish their parents.” I believe this deeply. That’s why I’m here to support you—not just as a parent, but as a whole person.

In The Power of Showing Up, Dr. Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson describe secure attachment as “the ultimate goal of parenting.” Why? Because children with secure attachments tend to experience many lifelong benefits, including:

• Higher self-esteem
• Better emotional regulation 
• Greater success in school
• Stronger friendships and relationships
• Better coping with stress
• More leadership skills and confidence
• A stronger sense of identity and self-worth
• More empathy and trust in others
   

Secure attachment gives children the best chance to thrive—not just as kids, but throughout their whole lives.