Parenting guidance and family counselling
- Service
- 27 municipalities
- Public service
The parental guidance and family counselling provides support in the upbringing, well-being and social relations of your child and teenager as well as your own parenthood. The situation of your child and family will be clarified and an individual plan will be drafted.
The services of the parental guidance and family counselling include, for example, support sessions for children, parents and fami ...
Do the following
Contact the family centre if you are worried about the behaviour or emotional life of your child, if your child has difficulties in social relationships, if you want to get help with interaction problems and conflicts or relationship problems, if you are going through a divorce or there has been a traumatic event or loss in your family.
You can make an appointment or get a referral from an official authority. The service is free of charge. If there is no separate family centre in your municipality of residence, contact your child welfare clinic.
To whom and on what terms
The parental guidance and family counselling is for families with children between the ages of 0 and 18.
Background information
Families with children can receive developmental and family counselling services that promote the wellbeing, growth and development of children and young people and support parenthood. Developmental and family counselling employees also help families who are struggling with everyday life and their ability to cope. The service is confidential.
The counselling includes assessments and guidance related to the child’s or young person’s growth, development, relationships and social skills, as well as other forms of support. The service can include social work, psychology and medical professionals.
The service includes guidance, counselling, examinations, therapy for individuals, couples, families and groups, speech therapy, and foster family coaching.