Parents are for life

Just because parents are splitting up doesn't change the fact that they're a parent. Telling children that one parent is leaving isn't easy. There isn't a rule book but there are important messages and things that can be done to make it easier for the children.
Many children of parents who are no longer together say:

• I felt to blame
• I felt I had to take sides
• I was confused but both my parents were so unhappy, I couldn't talk to them
• They talked about their divorce, but I felt divorced too

Relate now offers a single session appointment where parents who are separating/divorcing can discuss with specially trained Relate counsellors how to communicate with the children appropriately about separation and/or divorce. The sessions explore how, when, where and what parents might tell them and look at possible responses now and in the future.

Family Counselling 

is for...

• Families
• Parents and children
• Siblings
• Blended and extended families

Every family has arguments at some time.  Usually they are easily resolved but sometimes the problems just get worse and the longer they are left the more difficult it is make up, creating tension and stress for everyone.

What is Relate Family Counselling?

You can see a Relate Family Counsellor individually, as a small group or the whole family together.  We won't take sides or tell you what to do, we will encourage each family member to have a voice and help you to resolve your differences together.

How can it help me?

All families are unique andhave unique problems but our counsellors are experienced relationship experts and are specially trained to work with families to help people resolve their problems.