Parents usually look for a parenting counsellor with a sentence like "my child does not listen to me", "he is on the phone all day", "we shout at each other at home" or "she is stressed about exams and I do not know how to help". If one of these sounds like you, this is a reasonable place to start.
A parenting counsellor is a trained professional who works with you on the part you can change: how you respond, how the home runs and how you and your child talk. It is not a verdict on your parenting.
Counsellors who help with parenting
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Chhavi Baid
5.0(1)Counselling psychologist3 yrsSurat, IndiaOnline sessions on video call and in-person sessions in Surat
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from ₹350 / session
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Jemishi Mehta
Counselling Psychologist1 yrsChennai, IndiaOnline sessions on video call
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from ₹1,000 / session
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Anannya Arora
Counselling PsychologistDelhi, IndiaOnline sessions on video call and in-person sessions in Delhi
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HindiEnglishEarliest slot: 13 Nov, 9:00 am
from ₹1,500 / session
Book a sessionWhat a parenting counsellor does
In the first session the counsellor listens to what has been happening, when it started and what you have already tried. They then help you see the pattern: what tends to come before the shouting, the refusal or the silence.
From there you work on small, practical changes. These might be a calmer way to set a limit, a routine everyone can follow, or a way to start a conversation that does not turn into an argument.
The counsellor will also ask about you. Parenting is tiring, and a parent who is worn out finds every situation harder.
"My child does not listen"
Not listening is usually a message. A child may be tired, anxious, bored, feeling unheard or testing a limit. A counsellor helps you work out which, so you respond to the cause, not only the behaviour.
Often the first change is on the parent side: giving instructions once and clearly, staying calm, and agreeing with your partner or other family members on the same rules.
Screen time
Fights over phones and games are among the most common reasons parents come. A counsellor will usually look at what the screen is doing for your child (company, escape, play) before talking about limits.
You might agree on screen-free times for the whole family, on what happens at bedtime, and on how to say no without a daily battle. Rules the child helped make are easier to keep.
Anger at home
If shouting has become the way the house runs, whether from you, your child or both, a counsellor can help you step back. You learn to notice what sets it off, to pause before reacting, and to repair afterwards with a child who has seen you lose your temper.
Repair matters more than being perfect. Saying "I should not have shouted, let us try again" teaches a child more than staying calm every time.
Exam pressure
Exam months strain the whole family. A counsellor can help you separate your worry about the result from your child's own stress, find a study routine that includes rest, and notice when a child is struggling more than marks show.
If your child is a teenager, you may also want to read about teenage counselling.
Involve your child, or come alone?
Both are common. Many parents start alone, because the first sessions are about your own approach and you can speak freely about your worries without your child hearing them. This is often enough for younger children.
Bringing the child makes sense when the child is old enough to talk, when the worry is about their feelings (fear, low mood, school refusal), or when the counsellor suggests it after meeting you. Older children and teenagers do better when they choose to join, so it helps to explain it as support for the family, not as a punishment.
Ask the counsellor how they work with children and at what age. A good one will tell you honestly what suits your child.
Finding a parenting counsellor
Open the directory and look for counsellors who list parenting, children or teenagers among their areas. Read a few profiles, check the languages they use, and see the fee shown before you book. A person reviews every counsellor profile before it goes live.
You can book as a guest, without creating an account. Sessions are online from home or in person where the counsellor offers it.
If your child may be in danger
If your child talks about hurting themselves or not wanting to live, or you are worried about their safety, stay with them and get help straight away. If your child is in immediate danger, call 112. CHILDLINE responds to calls on 1098 for a child in need of care and protection. Leshya is not emergency care. In a crisis, call Tele MANAS on 14416.
If you're thinking about harming yourself, please talk to someone right now. Tele MANAS is free, confidential and always open: call 14416. You matter.
The counselors here can help with ongoing support, but right now a call is faster.
Common questions
They help you understand what is happening at home and work on practical changes: how you respond, the routines you keep and how you talk with your child. It is support for parents, not a judgement.
