Feeling Overwhelmed as a Parent

Feeling Overwhelmed as a Parent? You’re Not Alone

Are you a parent in Cork city feeling anxious, stressed or simply not enjoying parenting the way you thought you might? Perhaps you’re searching for parenting support Cork, a therapist near me, or help with parenting stress in Cork city centre. If so, you’re in the right place.

Many parents feel overwhelmed at different stages of family life. The pressure to be the “perfect” parent, to juggle work, school runs, emotional demands, and your own mental health can feel like too much. If you’re feeling burnt out from parenting, asking for help is okay.

What is Parenting Stress?

Parenting stress is the emotional strain many parents experience as they try to meet the ever-changing needs of their children. It can look like:

• Feeling anxious, irritable or emotionally drained
• Losing patience with your child or partner
• Not enjoying time with your family
• Difficulty sleeping or switching off

If any of these sound familiar, know that you’re not alone. Many people search Google for phrases like talk therapy Cork, support for overwhelmed parents or counsellor for mums Cork and for good reason.

Why Seek Therapy?

As a qualified psychotherapist based in Cork city centre, I offer confidential counselling and psychotherapy for parents who are struggling. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, parenting guilt, or simply trying to figure out how to enjoy family life again, therapy can help.

Some parents reach out when they’re:

• Struggling with a child’s behaviour or emotional difficulties
• Feeling disconnected or resentful in the parenting role
• Seeking support after a breakup or life change

Parenting is hard but it shouldn’t feel impossible.

How I Work with Parents

In our sessions, we create a calm, supportive space where you can speak freely and without judgement. As a psychology graduate with experience in both the voluntary and private sectors, I bring an understanding of the complexity of family life.

Therapy can help you:

• Break free from unhelpful parenting patterns
• Reconnect with your own needs and identity
• Learn new ways to respond to parenting stress
• Understand your emotional triggers
• Rediscover joy in everyday family life

Book a Session

You don’t need to wait until you’re at breaking point – contact me to check appointment availability –  email is the ideal way to reach me to arrange an initial appointment or to ask any questions:

📧 hello@carolinecrotty.ie

You deserve to feel calm, connected and capable.

Let’s work together to help you get there.