Practical coaching and training for parents and carers
Parents and carers know their family routines best. Coaching creates space to understand a goal, practise relevant strategies and adapt them so they are realistic for everyday family life.
People first
Who this service may support
Parents and carers of children
Coaching supports communication, participation, routines or behaviour goals identified with the treating team.
Families supporting adults
Where appropriate and consented to, family supporters learn strategies connected with an adult’s goals and preferences.
Wider support networks
Consistent guidance can include other trusted supporters when the person agrees and this helps implementation.
In your own words
Common starting points
Making strategies practical
Many families want help adapting professional recommendations to real routines, time and resources.
Responding consistently
Clear shared approaches can help supporters feel more prepared across common situations.
Building confidence over time
Coaching allows families to try an approach, discuss what happened and refine the next step without judgement.
Meaningful progress
Everyday goals
- Improving family understanding of agreed therapy or behaviour-support strategies.
- Building confidence to use practical approaches in relevant daily routines.
- Creating clearer communication between families and the treating support team.
Individual and collaborative
What support may involve
- Discussion of family priorities, current routines and strategies that have already been tried.
- Demonstration, guided practice and reflection connected with an agreed support plan.
- Resources or follow-up actions selected for the family rather than a generic training package.
A clear path
How to get started
Start with a conversation
Tell us about the person, their strengths, everyday routines and the goals that matter now.
Confirm the right next step
The team considers suitability, location, timing, fees and the most useful service or assessment.
Review support together
Recommendations and supports are reviewed as priorities, environments and participation change.
Funding and appointment access
Coaching can be scheduled with or without the child present, depending on the goal.
Marsden Therapy is a Registered NDIS Provider and welcomes agency-managed, plan-managed and self-managed participants, as well as private clients. Plan coverage depends on individual circumstances.
Service suitability, delivery setting, timing, fees and availability are confirmed with the team before support begins.
Clinic, home, school, community, telehealth, day care and child care options are considered when appropriate for the person, service and goals.
Useful to know
Frequently asked questions
Is parent coaching about blaming parents?
Quite the opposite. Coaching is collaborative and strengths-based. It recognises family knowledge and focuses on practical support rather than judgement.
Can coaching happen without the child present?
Sometimes. The most suitable format depends on the goal, the person’s needs and the clinician’s professional judgement.
Will one strategy work for every family situation?
Rarely, and that is expected. Strategies are reviewed and adapted because people, environments, routines and priorities differ between families.
Where to find us
Available locations
Next step
Ready for the next step?
Choose booking when you are ready, or contact the team if you would like to ask about suitability, funding or availability first.