FOR PARENTS

Counselling for Parents of Neurodivergent Children

Raising a child who thinks, learns, and experiences the world differently can be joyful and exhausting at once, and it is easy to lose yourself along the way. This is counselling for you, the parent. A space to feel lighter and more like yourself again, to be supported instead of judged, and, from that steadier place, to be there for your child in the way you want to be.

You are carrying more than people see

You may already know how it feels to be judged for something that is not your fault. To hear that your child is just naughty, or that stricter parenting would sort it out. To brace yourself before family gatherings, to field advice you never asked for, or to carry a quiet guilt that says you should have known sooner. Many parents feel they have to hold all of this alone. You do not.

How counselling helps

This is not about fixing your child, and it is not a parenting class. It is space for you to feel better. Together we make room for how you honestly feel, without judgement, and we ease the guilt, worry, and exhaustion that so many parents carry alone. As you begin to feel steadier and more yourself, calmer and kinder ways of responding to your child tend to follow on their own.

What we might work on together

Feeling less alone and less overwhelmed
Easing the guilt and self-blame that was never yours to carry
Rest, and recovering from burnout
Reconnecting with yourself beyond caregiving
Understanding and responding to your child on the hard days
Handling judgement from family, community, or school

A space without judgement

Your child is not a problem to be solved, and you are not failing. Here there is no blaming, no comparing, and no pressure to have it all together. We start exactly where you are.

Looking for a child psychologist? Start with an online consultation

If you are worried about your child and were hoping to see a child psychologist, the first step can be an online consultation with you, the parent. We talk through what you are noticing at home and at school, such as possible ADHD or autism traits, and look at what kind of support could help next.

If your child can communicate and is willing to take part in online sessions, we can also work with them directly on their communication skills. If your child needs an assessment or support that works better in person, the consultation helps you understand your options and what to look for in a child psychologist who sees children in person.

How to get started

A free consultation

We begin with a free fifteen minute call to understand what you need, with no pressure to continue.

Your sessions

We meet online, at a pace that suits you, in a space that is entirely yours.

Feeling more like you

Feeling lighter and more yourself, with more to give the people you love.

Common questions

Is this parenting classes?

No. It is counselling for you, focused on your own wellbeing and confidence.

Do I need a diagnosis for my child?

No. You do not need any label or diagnosis to come.

Do you work with my child directly?

This service is mainly for you. If your child can communicate and is willing to take part in online sessions, we can also work with them directly on their communication skills. Teenagers can also come for their own therapy or counselling.

Are sessions online and confidential?

Yes to both, within the usual ethical limits every psychologist follows to keep you safe.

Can my child have online sessions?

Yes, if your child can communicate and is willing to take part online. These sessions focus on building your child’s communication skills. If online sessions do not suit your child, your first online consultation can be about your child and what is happening at home.

How can I support my neurodivergent child?

Every child is different, so support works best when it starts from your child’s own traits and support needs. Counselling gives you space to understand what your child may be communicating, look after your own wellbeing and plan next steps with a clinical psychologist.

How do I book?

Send a message on WhatsApp at +92 330 8582464 to arrange a free 15-minute consultation. You can ask any questions there before you decide.

Who you will be working with

Sessions are led by Bismah Habib, a clinical psychologist with a master’s in clinical psychology. Across more than 3,000 sessions, she has worked closely with neurodivergent children and their families. You can read more about her on the About page before you decide.

You do not have to carry it alone

Book a free consultation whenever you feel ready, and we will find the right starting point together.