Your child has expressed their difficulty about their friendships, or you as their parent have observed that they seem troubled and affected by the friendships and company they are keeping.
You want your child to feel comfortable and at ease with their friendships as they grow into their adult experience. You may be worried that they are unsettled, one moment they seem happy, the next in the midst of turmoil.
As a parent, you can see that they’re on an emotional rollercoaster of sorts but other than offer your own words of wisdom, and be there for them, you know they don’t ‘hear’ you.
You’re worried that they are in the wrong company, and vulnerable in their situation. You’re worried that they will be persuaded about all sorts. You may find that they are resorting to certain habits in order to fit in or cope with their peers. This is making you feel incredibly worried for their future, their prospects, their life because you’re seeing their genuine happiness flow away bit by bit. You’re worried about what situations they may get themselves into. You’re worried they will do something that they regret, and you just want to protect them, but know that they have to grow up and learn. Striking the balance feels challenging.
I can help your child by offering them a free, non-judgemental space to share their own experience of their friendships. We will work together to identify the key areas of their happiness and discomfort within their relationships and take the time to recognise and acknowledge their emotions, understand their thoughts and feelings safely. I will teach them tools to empower them and by working together we will develop strategies that they can use themselves confidently and comfortably, coaching and mentoring them to feel a sense of confidence as they navigate their friendships.
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Remembering the day that we first came to see Vidya and knowing instantly how much I warmed to her, I wanted my son to feel the same - listened to - properly listened and heard. And most of all understood and helped. As a mother you expect that you will be the person that your child confides in and comes to when they have a problem and want to talk. But from my own experience as much as you can love your parents, sometimes they are not the ones you need. He was lost, confused, full of self doubt and anxiety. After sessions with Vidya, he is more confident in his ability to articulate his feelings and importantly talks through his emotions.
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She drastically helped me change my life and my outlook on it. Since the first session, I knew that she would be the one to help me progress, just from how well she listened to what I had to say and how she helped me understand that how I was feeling was ok and that I have it within me to change
