Online Parental Counselling by Expert Psychologists via Telehealth
Struggling with parenting challenges like sibling rivalry, behavioural issues, or communication breakdowns?
Parental counselling with youronlinepsychologist.com.au offers expert guidance, helping you feel more confident, calm, and connected as a parent.
Parenting can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s also filled with moments of stress, doubt, and emotional fatigue.
Whether you’re navigating toddler tantrums, teenage rebellion, or constant arguments between siblings, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed.
At youronlinepsychologist, our parental counselling services are designed to support you through the ups and downs of parenthood—no matter your situation.
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What is Parental Counselling?
Parental counselling (also known as parent counselling or parenting counselling) is a therapeutic service that provides parents and caregivers with practical tools, emotional support, and evidence-based strategies to manage parenting challenges effectively.
It involves working with a qualified parenting psychologist to better understand your child’s behaviour, improve communication, and resolve family conflicts.
Our online parenting counselling sessions are designed to meet you where you are—literally. With flexible virtual appointments, you can access professional guidance from the comfort of your home.
Types of Problems Parents May Face
- Disobedience - All children usually go through the phase where they stop obeying their parents. The most common reaction to such behaviour, is punishing them. However, the majority of the time these backlashes result in the children rebelling even more because they feel held back from expressing themselves and their opinions. Such problems seem to increase as a child nears one’s puberty.
- Lying - As children get more exposure in their teenage years there is a high chance of them starting to lie leading to problems between parents and the teenager. Children feel the need to lie because they don’t feel comfortable sharing personal details of their life with their parents. This makes it important for the parents to always be supportive of their child’s choices and opinions as long as it is not harming them.
- Tantrums - Children learn to throw tantrums quite early in their lives. There is no reasoning for them, they simply want what they want. It is important for the parents to keep their calm and not instantly give in to these tantrums in order to teach them to be patient
- Problems Between Parents and Teenagers - In these years teenagers typically struggle with their identity. They are seeing changes in their body and changes in their friend circles with social pressures as well as academic ones. It is the responsibility of parents to help the child navigate through these years. In cases where the teenager is exhibiting typical teenager behaviour, it is recommended that they see a psychiatrist or a mental health professional to avoid any mental health issues in the future.
- Lacking Confidence- Making new friends and finding yourself can get daunting as a child. If you, as parents, notice that your child is lacking in confidence it is important for you to nudge them to make new friends and reassure them that it's good to voice their thoughts and opinions. As scary as it might be to put one’s self out there, the parents need to show the child that they have always got their child’s back.
- Improper Eating Habits - Children always seem to have a problem with good food habits, but they tend to look up to their parents as role models and if they see their parents eating healthy and taking care of their body from a younger age they are more likely to be adaptive of that culture.
- Sibling Rivalry - This is a very common trait amongst siblings however if the fights are getting violent and they show a strong dislike for each other the best way to deal with the situation is calm both of them down and provide a solution instead of showing preference to any one of them and scolding the other one. The latter would create more rivalry between the two, so it is of utmost importance to show equality.
Symptoms for Children Needing Help
- Frequent tantrums
- Short temper for insignificant reasons
- Keeping in their room most of the time
- Frequent mood swings
- Distaste for a healthy lifestyle
- Not having the right priorities
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Symptoms for Parents Needing Help
- Unable to connect with their children
- Difficult to communicate with the children
- Difficulty in managing work-life balance
How Parent Counselling Can Help
Whether you’re dealing with recurring sibling fights, discipline issues, or feeling unsure about your parenting style, parental counselling can offer lasting solutions. Here’s how our approach at youronlinepsychologist can support you:
1. Understand Your Child’s Behaviour
A parenting psychologist helps you decode your child’s emotional needs and behaviours, revealing what might be driving tantrums, defiance, or withdrawal. Once you understand the “why,” managing the “what” becomes much easier.
2. Resolve Conflict Between Siblings
Wondering how to deal with brothers fighting constantly? You’re not alone. One of the most common concerns parents bring to counselling is sibling rivalry. Through parenting therapy, we help you establish clear boundaries, teach conflict resolution skills, and create a more peaceful home environment.
3. Build Stronger Parent-Child Bonds
Parent counselling encourages positive parenting techniques that enhance your connection with your child. Learn how to be firm yet compassionate, consistent but flexible—qualities that foster trust and respect.
4. Reduce Parental Stress and Anxiety
Parenting is hard. Juggling work, relationships, and your child’s needs can take a toll on your mental health. Through counselling for parenting issues, we help you manage stress, reduce burnout, and restore your confidence.
5. Address Specific Challenges
Why Choose youronlinepsychologist for Parental Counselling?
At youronlinepsychologist, we believe parenting support should be accessible, personalised, and stigma-free. Here’s what makes us different:
Experienced Parenting Psychologists
Our team includes registered psychologists with extensive experience in parenting therapy and child psychology.
Online Convenience
We provide online parenting counselling so you can receive help no matter where you live in Australia. Sessions are flexible, secure, and easy to access.
Evidence-Based Approach
We use proven therapeutic methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Positive Parenting frameworks tailored to your family’s needs.
Individual and Couple Sessions
We offer sessions for individual parents or parenting partners, recognising that every family dynamic is unique.
Who Can Benefit from Parenting Counselling?
Parental counselling isn’t just for those in crisis. It’s for anyone who wants to parent more intentionally and feel supported while doing so.
You might benefit if:
- You’re a new parent and feel overwhelmed
- You’re facing frequent arguments or behavioural problems at home
- You’re co-parenting and struggling to find common ground
- You’re navigating the teenage years
- You’re looking for strategies to better support your child’s mental health
Common Parenting Issues We Help With
We regularly work with parents facing challenges like:
- Tantrums and behavioural issues
- Discipline without yelling or punishment
- Dealing with siblings who fight
- Supporting anxious or withdrawn children
- Managing life transitions (new school, divorce, grief)
- Parenting children with additional needs
Frequently Asked Questions About Parental Counselling
What is the difference between parenting counselling and therapy?
Parenting counselling focuses on short-term, solution-oriented strategies for parenting challenges. Parenting therapy may go deeper, exploring your own upbringing, attachment style, and emotional responses to help shift long-standing patterns. At youronlinepsychologist, our approach integrates both as needed.
Is online parenting counselling effective?
Absolutely. Online parenting counselling offers the same level of professional support as in-person sessions, with the added convenience of attending from home. Studies show that virtual therapy is just as effective for most parenting concerns.
Can both parents attend sessions?
Yes! We welcome joint sessions for couples and co-parents. It’s often helpful to attend together to ensure consistent strategies and mutual support.
How do I know if I need parental counselling?
If you’re frequently feeling stressed, guilty, or stuck in negative cycles with your child—or if your child is showing signs of emotional or behavioural distress—counselling can be a great place to start.
Start Your Journey Today
You don’t need to have all the answers. That’s what we’re here for. Our qualified team of parenting psychologists is ready to help you:
- Feel more confident in your parenting
- Understand your child’s behaviour
- Manage conflict at home
- Improve your family’s emotional wellbeing
Take the first step by booking your online parenting counselling session with youronlinepsychologist today. We’re here to support you—judgement-free and completely online.
Book a Session
Ready to begin? Book an appointment online or contact us for a free initial consultation. Let’s work together to create a calmer, more connected family life.