Ofri GRYNBAUM
Counsellor & Family Counsellor
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A space of honesty, flexibility and joint reflection to explore your child’s needs, reduce frustration, and build confidence, connection and joy in family life
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About me
With many years of experience in education—both as an educator and as a pedagogical director in a wide range of public and private institutions—I have had the privilege of accompanying children of different ages, cultures, and linguistic backgrounds. My work has unfolded in Hebrew, Arabic, French, and English, and across these contexts I have consistently returned to the same core question: How can we truly support a child’s emotional, behavioral, and relational development in a world that constantly challenges them and their parents?
Today, this question stands at the center of my professional life. I am fully dedicated to supporting parents through processes of reflective, constructive, and compassionate dialogue—whether in short interventions around specific concerns or in longer journeys that touch on deeper layers of family life.
My academic background includes psychology, sociology, and multidisciplinary arts (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees), enriched by training in non-violent communication and mediation. These fields ground my approach, allowing me to move with sensitivity between individual emotional experience, family dynamics, social contexts, and the creative dimensions of human expression. I work fluently in Hebrew, English, and French, and I remain committed to a cross-cultural perspective that honors the diversity of family values and educational traditions.
At the heart of my educational philosophy lies a simple but powerful belief: meaningful growth begins with the quality of our relationships. When we take the time to observe children deeply—beyond behavior, beyond expectations, beyond fears—we begin to understand what they are really asking for. And when parents allow themselves the honesty and courage to acknowledge their own difficulties, doubts, and emotional patterns, a new space opens up: a space where children no longer have to carry the weight of adult tensions and where adults rediscover the freedom to respond with clarity rather than react out of habit.
Parental guidance, as I practice it, is not psychological therapy. It is a collaborative process that focuses on strengthening the connection between parents and children through honesty, attentive listening, flexibility, and shared thinking. Together, we examine the everyday moments that shape family life—transitions, conflicts, routines, challenges with behavior or communication—and also the deeper themes that often remain unspoken: trust, belonging, fear of failure, forgiveness, self-esteem, loyalty, and the longing to be seen and understood.
I believe wholeheartedly that respect, openness, and generosity between parents and children are the soil from which stable and meaningful growth emerges. When parents feel supported and empowered, they can offer their children the emotional safety needed to explore the world, take risks, and develop resilience. And when children feel truly listened to, without judgment or comparison, they begin to build an inner strength that will accompany them for life.
My role is not to impose methods or ready-made solutions, but to help each family discover the approach that resonates with their values and the life they wish to create together. Every family has its own rhythm, its own story, and its own way of learning. By nurturing these specific qualities, we pave the way for long-lasting change—changes that enhance the wellbeing of children while bringing clarity, calm, and confidence to the adults who guide them.
In this shared work, even the smallest moments carry the potential to transform the family dynamic. A new way of listening, a shift in tone, a clearer boundary, or a deeper understanding of what triggers conflict—these elements accumulate and gradually build a more harmonious, thoughtful, and joyful everyday life.
Accompanying parents is, above all, an invitation to pause. To ask what your child truly needs. To distinguish between their signals and your interpretations. To see when similarity creates connection, and when it becomes an unhelpful repetition of past patterns. To approach what is difficult with courage and sensitivity, and to cultivate, step by step, a relationship rooted in trust.
This process is a chance to reduce frustration, guilt, and confusion—and to reconnect with parenting as a profound source of meaning, growth, and joy.
Today, this question stands at the center of my professional life. I am fully dedicated to supporting parents through processes of reflective, constructive, and compassionate dialogue—whether in short interventions around specific concerns or in longer journeys that touch on deeper layers of family life.
My academic background includes psychology, sociology, and multidisciplinary arts (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees), enriched by training in non-violent communication and mediation. These fields ground my approach, allowing me to move with sensitivity between individual emotional experience, family dynamics, social contexts, and the creative dimensions of human expression. I work fluently in Hebrew, English, and French, and I remain committed to a cross-cultural perspective that honors the diversity of family values and educational traditions.
At the heart of my educational philosophy lies a simple but powerful belief: meaningful growth begins with the quality of our relationships. When we take the time to observe children deeply—beyond behavior, beyond expectations, beyond fears—we begin to understand what they are really asking for. And when parents allow themselves the honesty and courage to acknowledge their own difficulties, doubts, and emotional patterns, a new space opens up: a space where children no longer have to carry the weight of adult tensions and where adults rediscover the freedom to respond with clarity rather than react out of habit.
Parental guidance, as I practice it, is not psychological therapy. It is a collaborative process that focuses on strengthening the connection between parents and children through honesty, attentive listening, flexibility, and shared thinking. Together, we examine the everyday moments that shape family life—transitions, conflicts, routines, challenges with behavior or communication—and also the deeper themes that often remain unspoken: trust, belonging, fear of failure, forgiveness, self-esteem, loyalty, and the longing to be seen and understood.
I believe wholeheartedly that respect, openness, and generosity between parents and children are the soil from which stable and meaningful growth emerges. When parents feel supported and empowered, they can offer their children the emotional safety needed to explore the world, take risks, and develop resilience. And when children feel truly listened to, without judgment or comparison, they begin to build an inner strength that will accompany them for life.
My role is not to impose methods or ready-made solutions, but to help each family discover the approach that resonates with their values and the life they wish to create together. Every family has its own rhythm, its own story, and its own way of learning. By nurturing these specific qualities, we pave the way for long-lasting change—changes that enhance the wellbeing of children while bringing clarity, calm, and confidence to the adults who guide them.
In this shared work, even the smallest moments carry the potential to transform the family dynamic. A new way of listening, a shift in tone, a clearer boundary, or a deeper understanding of what triggers conflict—these elements accumulate and gradually build a more harmonious, thoughtful, and joyful everyday life.
Accompanying parents is, above all, an invitation to pause. To ask what your child truly needs. To distinguish between their signals and your interpretations. To see when similarity creates connection, and when it becomes an unhelpful repetition of past patterns. To approach what is difficult with courage and sensitivity, and to cultivate, step by step, a relationship rooted in trust.
This process is a chance to reduce frustration, guilt, and confusion—and to reconnect with parenting as a profound source of meaning, growth, and joy.
I speak:
EnglishFrenchHebrew
Location:
Paris, France
Approach
Treatment Approaches
CounsellingRecommended for those who want to talk through their emotional challenges with a professional in a safe, supportive environment.
Solution-focused therapyRecommended for those who want quick, practical solutions to their problems without focusing too much time on the past.
Systemic ApproachRecommended for those who want to look at how different systems—like family, work, or society—affect their behavior and relationships.
Introduction
The first two or three meetings are dedicated entirely to getting to know each other and forming an initial, thoughtful understanding of who your child is, how they move in the world, and what has led you to seek guidance at this moment. These early conversations can take place in person in Paris or online from anywhere in the world, allowing you to choose the setting that feels safest and most comfortable. This stage is not yet about solutions; it is about opening a space where concerns, hopes, and questions can be expressed freely, without pressure. Together, we will explore whether your needs point toward a short, focused intervention—three to five meetings addressing a specific issue—or whether a broader, deeper process is called for, one that unfolds over several months and takes into account multiple layers of your child’s emotional and relational life.
Deepening
Once this shared foundation is built, we move into a phase of deepening. Here, the goal is to describe in detail the situations, questions, and tensions that occupy your family’s daily life. We will speak about your beliefs, your values, your educational intuitions, and also about the areas where you may differ as parents—areas where these differences might enrich your child, and others where they may create confusion. Step by step, we will map the important spheres of your child’s world: their inner emotional landscape, their social environment, their place within the family, and the way they navigate expectations, frustrations, joys, and transitions.
This stage is also a moment for slowing down and observing more subtly: What does your child experience when they are at home? How do they respond to limits, to freedom, to surprises, and to changes? What aspects of their personality are becoming clearer, and what remains difficult to decode? The purpose is to understand—not to judge—and to bring into light the educational questions that matter most to you.
Setting Goals
Based on this shared understanding, we will then define the direction we want to take. In this stage, priorities become clearer. Some issues require immediate attention; others will unfold more gradually. Together, we will shape concrete and realistic goals for the process, articulated in a practical, accessible way.
These goals may concern daily behavior, communication patterns, emotional regulation, the quality of relationships, or the atmosphere within the home. They can be individual—linked to one parent or one child—or relational, involving the dynamic between siblings or between parents and children.
The aim is not to set rigid targets but to outline a shared horizon: a sense of where we are heading and what you hope your child will gain from this journey.
Action Steps
When a sense of clarity and mutual understanding emerges, we move into action. This stage is collaborative, flexible, and grounded in open communication. Together, we will explore possible strategies and experiments—small changes in routines, new approaches to communication, adjusted expectations, or more structured forms of support.
Each proposed step is evaluated with care: Does it feel natural to you? Does it match your values? Does it bring calm, clarity, or connection? Our aim is never to impose but to co-create a way forward that strengthens the bond between you and your child while nurturing their confidence and emotional wellbeing.
As we progress, we will regularly observe the effects of these experiments, refine them, or change direction when needed. Every meeting becomes an opportunity to adjust, to understand better, and to continue building a family environment where growth is possible for everyone.
This process is not about perfection; it is about movement—gentle, intentional, and deeply human. Through curiosity, honesty, and shared reflection, we work together to create the conditions your child needs to flourish.
The first two or three meetings are dedicated entirely to getting to know each other and forming an initial, thoughtful understanding of who your child is, how they move in the world, and what has led you to seek guidance at this moment. These early conversations can take place in person in Paris or online from anywhere in the world, allowing you to choose the setting that feels safest and most comfortable. This stage is not yet about solutions; it is about opening a space where concerns, hopes, and questions can be expressed freely, without pressure. Together, we will explore whether your needs point toward a short, focused intervention—three to five meetings addressing a specific issue—or whether a broader, deeper process is called for, one that unfolds over several months and takes into account multiple layers of your child’s emotional and relational life.
Deepening
Once this shared foundation is built, we move into a phase of deepening. Here, the goal is to describe in detail the situations, questions, and tensions that occupy your family’s daily life. We will speak about your beliefs, your values, your educational intuitions, and also about the areas where you may differ as parents—areas where these differences might enrich your child, and others where they may create confusion. Step by step, we will map the important spheres of your child’s world: their inner emotional landscape, their social environment, their place within the family, and the way they navigate expectations, frustrations, joys, and transitions.
This stage is also a moment for slowing down and observing more subtly: What does your child experience when they are at home? How do they respond to limits, to freedom, to surprises, and to changes? What aspects of their personality are becoming clearer, and what remains difficult to decode? The purpose is to understand—not to judge—and to bring into light the educational questions that matter most to you.
Setting Goals
Based on this shared understanding, we will then define the direction we want to take. In this stage, priorities become clearer. Some issues require immediate attention; others will unfold more gradually. Together, we will shape concrete and realistic goals for the process, articulated in a practical, accessible way.
These goals may concern daily behavior, communication patterns, emotional regulation, the quality of relationships, or the atmosphere within the home. They can be individual—linked to one parent or one child—or relational, involving the dynamic between siblings or between parents and children.
The aim is not to set rigid targets but to outline a shared horizon: a sense of where we are heading and what you hope your child will gain from this journey.
Action Steps
When a sense of clarity and mutual understanding emerges, we move into action. This stage is collaborative, flexible, and grounded in open communication. Together, we will explore possible strategies and experiments—small changes in routines, new approaches to communication, adjusted expectations, or more structured forms of support.
Each proposed step is evaluated with care: Does it feel natural to you? Does it match your values? Does it bring calm, clarity, or connection? Our aim is never to impose but to co-create a way forward that strengthens the bond between you and your child while nurturing their confidence and emotional wellbeing.
As we progress, we will regularly observe the effects of these experiments, refine them, or change direction when needed. Every meeting becomes an opportunity to adjust, to understand better, and to continue building a family environment where growth is possible for everyone.
This process is not about perfection; it is about movement—gentle, intentional, and deeply human. Through curiosity, honesty, and shared reflection, we work together to create the conditions your child needs to flourish.
Experience
4 years in practice
I have over fifteen years of experience working with children, families, and educational teams across diverse cultural and linguistic environments. My professional path began in Israel, where I taught in bilingual early childhood programs (Hebrew–Arabic) and in democratic, progressive schools that emphasize autonomy, emotional expression, and inclusive pedagogy. In these settings, I developed and implemented educational programs, supported children’s social-emotional development, and introduced intergenerational and parental accompaniment initiatives.
After moving to France, I became director within Pari-Grandir, a network of bilingual educational centers for children aged 3 to 10. There, I supervised pedagogical teams, accompanied families, and designed annual educational frameworks. My responsibilities included educator training, family guidance, and ensuring the quality, coherence, and emotional safety of the learning environment.
For the last five years, my work has been dedicated entirely to parental accompaniment. I support parents in reducing tension, confusion, and emotional burden around major life events—such as birth, grief, and separation—as well as in navigating everyday challenges: extreme timidity, anxiety, sibling conflict, behavioral difficulties, and social struggles. I help families create clearer communication, rebuild confidence, and understand the roots of their children’s experiences.
After moving to France, I became director within Pari-Grandir, a network of bilingual educational centers for children aged 3 to 10. There, I supervised pedagogical teams, accompanied families, and designed annual educational frameworks. My responsibilities included educator training, family guidance, and ensuring the quality, coherence, and emotional safety of the learning environment.
For the last five years, my work has been dedicated entirely to parental accompaniment. I support parents in reducing tension, confusion, and emotional burden around major life events—such as birth, grief, and separation—as well as in navigating everyday challenges: extreme timidity, anxiety, sibling conflict, behavioral difficulties, and social struggles. I help families create clearer communication, rebuild confidence, and understand the roots of their children’s experiences.
Education
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences, with a double major in Psychology and Sociology from the Academic College of Tel Aviv–Yafo. I completed a Master’s program in Multidisciplinary Arts at Tel Aviv University, where I explored interdisciplinary approaches to culture, society, and education.
My studies also include academic training in Spanish language and culture at the University of Barcelona, as well as professional development in Non-Violent Communication, educational mediation, and innovative pedagogical methods.
My studies also include academic training in Spanish language and culture at the University of Barcelona, as well as professional development in Non-Violent Communication, educational mediation, and innovative pedagogical methods.
Services
Intro Call
Free • 30 min • Online & In-person & Text
Couples Session
€60 • 1 hr • Online & In-person & Text
Family Session
€65 • 1 hr • Online & In-person & Text
Individual Session
€60 • 1 hr • Online & In-person & Text
Couples Session
Sliding scale
€40 • 1 hr • Online & In-person & Text
Insurances
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