A guide for parents
Worried about your child? Start here.
If you're reading this, you care enough to look for answers, and that matters. This page is for parents who aren't sure whether their child needs support, or where to begin. No jargon, and no judgement.
- Private and confidential
- Sessions in Malayalam and English
When is it time to talk to someone?
All children have hard days. It may be worth talking to a psychologist when a change in mood or behaviour:
If your child talks about hurting themselves, or you're worried about their safety right now, don't wait: see our Urgent help page, or call 112 or Tele-MANAS 14416.
Common worries we help with
Choose the one closest to what you're seeing at home. Each one leads to the service that fits.
How we involve you
- 1You meet the psychologist first and share your worries without your child listening.
- 2Your child has their own time, so they can trust their psychologist.
- 3You get regular updates and practical things to try at home.
- 4Nothing happens without your consent as parent or guardian.
How to talk to your child about counselling
Keep it simple and honest.
With younger children, you could say“We're going to talk to someone whose job is to help kids with big feelings. It's not because you're in trouble.”
Give them a say
Let them choose when and how, and let them try one session before deciding.
About teen counselling →Talk to us about your child
A short message is enough to begin. We reply on WhatsApp within one hour (9 am to 10 pm).
- Private and confidential
- Reply on WhatsApp
- Malayalam or English