At TESSA we offer counselling to every parent referred to our service because we recognise that parenting a child with a trauma history can take its toll on us and our relationships. Our counselling service aims to validate your role as a parent. It is a supportive space where you can be open about the challenges and the joys of family life. Look upon it as a form of self-care because you are worth it!

Sometimes it’s easier to talk to a stranger than to relatives or friends. A trained counsellor or therapist can listen without judgement and help you find your own answers to problems.

Our aim is to provide a counselling service accessible to adopters throughout Northern Ireland. We have a team throughout the province with their own specialisms and areas of interest, all of whom fit the TESSA criteria for standards of good practice.