RELATIONSHIP counselling organisation Relate Exeter and District is offering extra help for any parents raising a disabled child in Okehampton.

The charity offers advice, counselling and face-to-face support for those in need to promote health, respect and justice in couple and family relationships.

Subsidised relationship support for parents of disabled children in Okehampton is now available.

Counselling sessions for couples or families are now on offer, to help strengthen and understand familial bonds.

Rebecca Wellaway, manager at Relate Exeter and District, said: 'We understand that having a disabled child can put family relationships under strain.

'Couples caring for a disabled child are at greater risk of problems in their relationship and relationship breakdown, which is why we are so pleased to be able to offer a tailored support package to help people enjoy family life.

'When parents are stressed and under pressure, this can have a big impact on children, which is why it's so important that parents are able to access this bit of extra support.'

Parents interested in the scheme will be able to access four sessions of relationship counselling either as a family or a couple.

For further information or to make an appointment, phone 01392 275681, or email [email protected]">[email protected]