Family Difficulties

How Can Family Difficulties Affect Mental Health?

Family relationships can have a strong influence on how we see ourselves, relate to others and manage emotions. Conflict, criticism, separation, neglect, changing family roles or difficult childhood experiences can affect confidence, boundaries, communication and emotional wellbeing.

Even when family difficulties happened many years ago, their impact can sometimes continue into adult life and relationships.

Can Counselling Help with Family Issues?

Yes. Therapy can offer a confidential space to explore family relationships and understand how past or present experiences may be affecting you.

A therapist can support you to recognise patterns, process difficult emotions, strengthen boundaries and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.

How Do I Make an Appointment?

You can explore our therapists’ profiles and contact someone directly, or complete our general enquiry form. A member of The Coping Corner may contact you to learn more about the support you are seeking and help connect you with a suitable therapist.

Further Information and Support

Further information about family relationships and mental wellbeing is available through the HSE.