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Mayssa

Oeiras, Cascais, Lisbon, Si...

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English

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Mayssa's parental guidance help was a game-changer during life changes—personalized and resourceful.

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Anonymous

Lisbon on Dec 2024

I started working with Mayssa for parental coaching at the beginning of the year, and it’s been a great experience. She speaks English and French, which was great since my Portuguese isn't strong. Mayssa was very thoughtful and gave me solid advice on gentle parenting while ensuring it wasn’t too submissive. She helped me view situations from my child's perspective, which was really helpful. The sessions were tailored to my multicultural family situation, which was important to me as an expat, and it was comforting that she's a parent herself. I never felt judged during our meetings; she created a comfortable environment where open communication was encouraged. Mayssa always came prepared with useful tools, references, tips, methods, resources, and book recommendations that were all definitely 10 out of 10 in quality. Plus, scheduling was flexible when needed, which I appreciated. Overall, it’s been satisfying to work with her; she's kind and mindful in her approach.

Ralda

Dubai on Nov 2024

I worked with Mayssa for both personal and parental coaching, and it was a great experience. I sought her help because I was feeling stuck in my career after 19 years and wanted to explore new paths but didn’t know where to start. Mayssa guided me on how to think about my goals, which helped me gain a broader perspective on my situation. She shared tips on maintaining a positive mindset, starting the day right, and even suggested meditation, which really helped me focus my thoughts. On the parental side, she offered valuable advice on managing work-life balance and spending quality time with my kids without feeling overly attached. Her approach was structured yet empathetic; she listened patiently before offering insights that made sense to me. Although I can't compare her services as she's the first coach I've worked with, I found her pricing fair for the guidance provided. Overall, Mayssa's coaching has been beneficial for both my professional growth and personal life balance.

Myrna

Dubai on Nov 2024

I recently worked with Mayssa for parental guidance help during a challenging time as I was changing jobs and moving countries. Her approach was incredibly helpful; she asked the right questions that really made me think, rather than just giving me answers. The sessions felt very personalized, as she took the time to ask about my past and tailor the discussions accordingly. It was more like a conversation, which put me at ease, and she also provided useful articles, books, and videos for further guidance. I always felt super comfortable during our meetings, which was one of the main reasons I valued her service so much. She was always on time for our sessions, and her pricing is very fair for the service offered. She is very kind as well, I'd definitely recommend

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Do's

Do Seek a professional who personalizes sessions to your family's needs

Do Look for guidance that includes perspectives from both parents and children

Do Ensure the service provides practical tools and resources for home use

Do Check the professional’s expertise in multicultural family dynamics

Do Confirm flexibility in scheduling to accommodate your needs

Dont's

Don't Skip hiring consultants who do not tailor their services to your unique family needs

Don't Choose guidance services that lack cultural sensitivity and multilingual capabilities

Don't Rely on generic advice that does not consider your personal development goals

Don't Work with parental guidance providers who do not provide consistent emotional support

Don't Overlook the importance of having a comfortable and judgment-free consultation environment.

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