Parent Support

Support for parents who need clarity, reassurance, and space to talk

Parenting can feel overwhelming — especially when your child is struggling emotionally, at school, or with additional needs. Our parent support services are designed to offer a calm, confidential space where parents and carers can talk things through and feel supported, without judgement or pressure.

At Messy Minds, we recognise that when parents feel supported, children benefit too.

What Parent Support Looks Like

Parent support at Messy Minds focuses on understanding your child’s needs, exploring concerns, and helping you feel more confident in the next steps.

Support may include:

One-to-one parent consultations
Guidance around emotional wellbeing and behaviour
Support with school-related challenges and EBSA
SEN-informed advice and signposting
Support with DLA and EHCP processes
Space to reflect, ask questions, and feel heard

These sessions are not therapy, but supportive conversations designed to help parents make sense of complex situations.

Who Parent Support Is For

Parent support may be helpful if you are:

Feeling unsure how best to support your child
Navigating school stress, attendance concerns, or EBSA
Supporting a neurodivergent child or child with additional needs
Feeling emotionally exhausted or overwhelmed
Unsure what support options are available
Managing DLA or EHCP applications and evidence gathering

You don’t need a diagnosis, referral, or clear plan — just a need for support.

How Sessions Work

One-to-one sessions for parents or carers
Offered online or in person (where available)
Confidential and non-judgemental
Tailored to your family’s needs
No obligation to continue beyond what feels helpful

Support is always guided by compassion, respect, and clarity.

Professional Boundaries & Safeguarding

Parent support sessions are delivered in line with safeguarding best practice, clear ethical boundaries, and professional standards.

These sessions do not involve providing therapy or diagnosis. Any wellbeing or safeguarding concerns will be handled with care and appropriate guidance.

Getting Started

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or simply need space to talk things through, parent support may help.

Contact

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at esme.messyminds@outlook.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Is parent support the same as therapy?

No. Parent support sessions are not therapy. They are supportive, confidential conversations designed to help parents think things through, gain clarity, and feel more confident about next steps.

Do I need a referral or diagnosis to access parent support?

No. You don’t need a referral, diagnosis, or formal paperwork. Parent support is available to any parent or carer who feels they would benefit from talking things through.

Will I be judged or told what to do?

No. Parent support is non-judgemental and collaborative. The aim is to support you, not to criticise or instruct.

Are these sessions confidential?

Yes. Sessions are confidential, within safeguarding boundaries. Any safeguarding concerns would be handled carefully and appropriately.

Can both parents attend a session?

Yes, where appropriate. This can be discussed in advance to ensure the session works well for everyone involved.

Can parent support help with DLA or EHCP processes?

Yes. Parent support can include guidance around DLA forms, EHCP evidence preparation, and understanding processes — helping parents feel less alone with complex paperwork.