You know something isn’t working for your child or your family, but you’re not sure what needs to change or where to start. In 90 minutes, we’ll work through it together, and you’ll leave with a clear plan of what to do next.
Online · 90 minutes · €400
I’m Catherine Hallissey, Chartered Psychologist (Psychological Society of Ireland), with 21 years’ experience working with children, teenagers and families.
Is this for you?
You might book a consultation if:
- Your child is anxious, worried or finding it hard to go to school
- Meltdowns, anger or defiance are taking over family life
- Sibling rivalry and endless bickering have become hard to manage
- Bedtime or sleep has become a battle
- Your child’s confidence has dropped, or friendships are a struggle
- Your teenager has become withdrawn, or screens, school or conflict cause daily tension
- You’re exploring an autism or ADHD diagnosis, or have just received one, and want to know how best to support your child
- You feel stuck, worn out or unsure you’re getting it right
- You’re not sure whether your child needs more support
For parents of children of all ages, from the early years to the early twenties.
A consultation isn’t a diagnostic assessment. If an assessment might help, we’ll talk about whether it’s needed and how to go about it.
What happens in a Parent Consultation?
Before we meet. You’ll complete a short questionnaire about your child and what’s been happening, so we can use our time together well.
We start with what you want. I’ll ask what you’d like to be different and what would make our 90 minutes feel worthwhile.
We build a full picture of your child, not just the difficulty. We’ll look at their strengths and how they’re getting on at home, at school, with friends and siblings, with sleep, eating and learning. We’ll also look at what you’ve already tried.
We look underneath the behaviour. My starting point is always to understand before we intervene: what might be driving this, and what is your child’s behaviour telling us?
We focus on what will make a difference. Most parents aren’t short of advice. The hard part is knowing what matters for your child and how to make it work in real family life. We’ll identify what’s already working so you can do more of it, and what isn’t helping so you can do less of it. Then we’ll find the simplest evidence-based changes most likely to help.
We agree next steps. We finish by pulling everything together into a practical plan.
What you’ll leave with
- A clearer understanding of what’s most likely driving the difficulty
- Two or three prioritised strategies you can start using straight away
- A recommendation on whether further support is needed, and what kind
What happens next?
For some families, one consultation is enough.
Some families put the plan into practice and meet again after 4–6 weeks to review progress. Follow-up consultations are the same length and fee.
If direct work with your child is the right next step, sessions take place in person in Ballinhassig, Co. Cork, for children and teenagers aged 5–18.
If you’d like ongoing support between sessions or afterwards, Reclaim Parenthood, my online membership, includes a live monthly Q&A with me and a growing library of 45+ practical masterclasses. Find out more about Reclaim Parenthood →
If another type of support would be more appropriate, I’ll let you know and help you find it.
Practical details
Length: 90 minutes
Where: Online by video call, anywhere in Ireland
Who attends: One or both parents. Your child does not attend.
Fee: €400
Payment & cancellations: Payment is due 48 hours before your appointment. You can cancel or reschedule free of charge up to that point; after that, the full fee applies.
Health insurance & tax relief: You may be able to claim back part of the fee through health insurance or Revenue tax relief. Check your policy and Revenue’s guidance for details. A receipt is provided for all appointments.