Family Pathways Counselling & Mediation

Think of your family like a team — each person’s actions and feelings affect everyone else. A Family Systems perspective means:

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1. Seeing the whole picture.
   Instead of focusing only on one person’s behaviour or “problem,” I look at how everyone interacts. For example, a child’s school refusal isn’t just about them—it can reflect problems at school but also stress between siblings, parental worry, or unclear rules at home.

2. Understanding patterns.
   Families tend to fall into habits: one person may always play peacemaker, another the critic. These roles can feel comfortable but also get you stuck. By noticing those patterns— a couple that avoids tough conversations or a child who pushes back — we can gently shift them.

3. Changing together.
   Real change happens when the family learns new ways to connect. Maybe you practice asking curious questions instead of making assumptions. Small shifts by each member create a ripple effect, strengthening trust and resilience across the whole family.

I help you spot and reshape these invisible patterns, creating healthier, more supportive relationship.