PARENTING COUNSELLING
Being a parent is one of life’s most rewarding experiences — but also one of the most demanding. Every stage of a child’s development brings questions, worries and moments when finding the right approach can feel overwhelming. This is exactly where parenting counselling can make a real difference.
What Is PARENTING COUNSELLING?
Parenting counselling is a process of guidance and support designed to help parents navigate the challenges of raising children. In a safe and welcoming environment, parents have the opportunity to express their concerns, learn effective strategies, and better understand their children's emotional and behavioural needs.
What Is Its Purpose?
The primary goal of parenting counselling is to empower parents by providing them with the tools to:
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Improve communication with their children.
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Manage frustration, fears, and insecurities.
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Promote their child’s autonomy and self-esteem.
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Understand and address emotional and behavioural difficulties in both parents and children.
How Does It Work?
The first step is to understand the family dynamic and the challenges being faced. This is why the initial consultation takes place with the parents only. Since every family is unique, the strategies are always tailored to each individual situation.
The Importance of the First Session with Parents
Before working directly with the child, it is essential to have an initial meeting with the parents. This first session helps to understand the family context, concerns, and expectations. Often, it is during this session that we realise that before intervening with the child, it is necessary to start with the parents themselves. If the family environment or parenting approach is not properly adjusted, any work with the child may have limited impact or even be ineffective. Therefore, in some cases, the initial focus of counselling is on the parents, helping them create a more stable and healthy foundation for their child's development.
Parenting counselling is not just about finding solutions to immediate challenges; it helps build stronger, more balanced, and happier family relationships. After all, parenting doesn’t come with a manual—but having support along the way makes all the difference.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND DIGITAL SECURITY
MedicalPort respects the protection of personal data and fully complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure maximum confidentiality.
ONLINE PARENTING COUNSELLING CONSULTATION
The consultation can be carried out online via our Stuward telemedicine and telehealth platform, designed specifically for doctors, therapists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals. This platform ensures the highest level of data security, guaranteeing full protection of clients’ digital information.
Using the platform does not involve any additional costs and does not require downloading any application — all you need is an internet connection.
Doctors who perform this medical procedure
Joana Martins • Parental Counselling
Professional Registration No. 23814
I've been fascinated by human behaviour since I was a child—the "why" behind our emotions, our reactions, and the relationships we build. This fascination led me to pursue a degree in Health Psychology, which I completed in 2007.
Over the years, my journey has evolved naturally. I started in the geriatric field, then moved on to working with adults, and later had the opportunity to work with children—an experience that turned into a deep passion. Today, I work with both children and adults, but it is within the world of childhood that I find some of my greatest challenges and motivations.
As I work daily with children, parents, and schools, I felt the need to deepen my knowledge of education. This led me to embark on a new journey and return to university, where I am now completing my second degree, this time in Education.
I love stimulating children's cognitive development, and I believe that each child has their own pace and unique needs. My commitment is to tailor every intervention individually, ensuring they feel understood, supported, and capable of reaching their full potential. I also strive to help families feel more secure and confident in their role—because raising a child can be challenging, but with the right support, everything becomes easier!
For me, true change happens when children, families, and schools work together. When everyone moves in the same direction, the results speak for themselves.
