Overview
About this service
Raising children alone brings particular pressures — emotional, financial and practical. Our support helps single parents manage stress, strengthen their relationship with their children and build reliable support networks.
Sessions are practical and strengths-based, focusing on what is working and what would make daily life more manageable.
Who this service is for
- Single mothers and fathers
- Grandparents and relatives raising children
- Parents adjusting after separation, divorce or bereavement
Common challenges we address
- Parenting stress and exhaustion
- Managing children’s behaviour and emotions
- Isolation and limited support networks
- Balancing work, finances and caregiving
How the service is delivered
- IndividualOne-on-one sessions
- GroupFacilitated group sessions
- RemoteTelephonic or online
Delivered in-house by the Libalele team.
Assessment and engagement process
- 1
First contact
Reach out by phone, email or our enquiry form. We respond promptly and confidentially.
- 2
Initial conversation
A practitioner listens to your situation and explains the options available.
- 3
Assessment
We explore needs, strengths and any risks to agree the most appropriate support.
- 4
Support plan
Together we agree goals, session format and frequency.
- 5
Review and follow-up
Progress is reviewed, and referral or continued support is arranged where needed.
Expected support pathways
- Individual parent support sessions
- Parenting support groups
- Linkage to community resources
- Child-focused referral where needed
Referral arrangements
Where a need falls outside the scope of psychosocial support — for example, where a clinical diagnosis, medication or specialist treatment may be required — we provide access to our referral network of psychologists, medical practitioners, clinics and crisis centres and, with your consent, help coordinate that hand-over.
Frequently asked questions
Can my children attend sessions with me?
Yes, where appropriate. We can include children in some sessions or recommend family sessions.
Are there group options?
We facilitate support groups where parents can share experiences in a safe, guided setting, subject to group availability.
Is what I share kept confidential?
Yes. Confidentiality is central to our practice. Information is shared only with your consent, or where the law requires disclosure to protect you or someone else from serious harm.
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