"No one except the four of us knows that we go for our sessions of family counselling. If people do know they'd wonder why. We seem like a perfect family," says Anahita.

We Are Family

Sonali Gupta says, "Even though counselling has not caught on in India yet, it is important to remember that a counsellor will just help you and your family to help themselves."

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Each family may have their own reasons for needing the counselling. Remember that there is no need for you to feel ashamed of the fact that you and your family attend counselling sessions.

Take a look at a few of the most common situations when you may need the help of a family counsellor:

Fights Away

If you and your husband have regular arguments that affect you children and their lives then all of you need to resolve your issues with a family counsellor.

This way the counsellor will help you and your husband as well as your children who are affected with the regular arguments at home.

Undisciplined Child

Most children are naughty and stubborn when young, but even stubbornness has its limits. In case you feel like your child is stubborn at all times and you do not know what to do or how to handle her then you must go to a family counsellor.

She will help you understand why your child behaves that way and what you can do as a parent to discipline her.

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Your Rebelling Teen

The teenage years are when your children will probably be at their rebellious best. However it is important to remember that screaming and ordering them around will make matters worse and push them to rebel even more.

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If you feel that you cannot handle and understand why your teen is rebelling then a counsellor will help you find those answers. She will tell you why your teen is behaving the way she is and what you can do to be as supportive and understanding as you can.