This study was conducted to help a female college student who was struggling with self-criticism due to the effect of parental violence in childhood. To alleviate maladjustment symptoms and promote psychological, emotional, and social growth of the participant, Inner Child Counseling , which combines Inner Child Therapy and Inner Family System Therapy, was provided for a total of 21 sessions. The results of this study are as follows: it was found that the participant has been reinforcing her self-criticism with painful feelings, maladaptive personality characteristics, and self-rejection caused by her experiences of parental violence. In addition, the participant was found to have several inner children with distinctive roles, such as a child who had unfinished sadness in her
childhood, a child who wanted to protect her inner self with extreme behaviors, and a child who wanted to control
her inner and outer worlds The participant of this study showed positive changes through Inner Child Counseling ,
such as making a safe contact with her inner children, accepting unfinished core emotions, restoring control over
symptoms and self-expression, and improving interpersonal skills. The results of this study suggest that Inner Child Counseling can be an effective intervention for the change and growth of people suffering from parental violence.