
Emotional-Based School Avoidance
School based anxiety or avoidance: Understanding and Addressing the Challenge
Read moreProviding emotional guidance, play therapy, and creative activities to help children heal, cope, and thrive through challenging experiences.
Enhances parental self-awareness, builds resilience, fosters communication, reduces stress, promotes bonding, and strengthens family relationships through targeted support and guidance.
Boosts academic performance, improves social skills, reduces stress, increases self-esteem, enhances emotional regulation, and fosters positive relationships.
Providing emotional guidance, play therapy, and creative activities to help children heal, cope, and thrive through challenging experiences.
With over 20 years of primary teaching experience, including 8 years as a head teacher, I have seen first-hand the difficulties many children face, coupled with the lack of provision available to support their emotional and mental health needs, and so I decided to embark on a new career and retrain in children’s mental health.
Read MoreWe offer play therapy and support for children affected by trauma, emotional difficulties, and behavioural challenges, as well as parental support to foster emotional well-being.
Play Therapy Leaflet (PDF)We provide relational approach support to schools, empowering educators to understand and manage student behaviour, promoting a culture of trust, empathy, and academic success.
Schools Leaflet (PDF)From the scenic coastal towns to the rolling countryside, I travel to various locations to deliver therapy sessions. I provide one-to-one therapy sessions, group work, and family therapy in settings such as schools, community centers, and even clients’ own homes.
This allows me to reach children and families who may face barriers in accessing traditional therapy services. My sessions are tailored to each child’s unique needs, and I work closely with parents and caregivers to ensure a collaborative approach to achieving positive outcomes.
If you have any questions about us travelling to a specific location, or the services I offer, please use the button below to get in touch.
Get In TouchSchool based anxiety or avoidance: Understanding and Addressing the Challenge
Read moreTrusting the process can feel challenging when your child is in play therapy, but remember, healing often begins where words cannot reach. Play is a child’s natural language, and through it, they can explore emotions and experiences in a safe, supportive environment. Progress may not always be immediate, but every session is a step forward—an investment in their emotional growth and resilience. Trust the journey, trust the therapist, and most importantly, trust your child’s ability to thrive
Read moreWhy do some schools thrive while others struggle with discipline? Could it be their approach to behaviour? Research shows that schools using relational practices see fewer exclusions and better academic performance. Isn't fostering empathy and accountability through restorative justice more effective than punitive measures? Imagine a school where every student feels valued and understood. Isn't that worth striving for?
Read moreChildren may try to control situations or people to seek security, express unmet needs, or imitate observed behaviour. This behaviour can stem from a desire for predictability, developing autonomy, or coping with insecurity. Addressing these underlying reasons involves providing consistent routines, encouraging healthy autonomy, validating feelings, modelling positive behaviour, setting clear boundaries, and offering positive attention. Understanding these motivations can help parents and caregivers support their children's emotional development and build positive relationships.
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