Support for families and young people
Because navigating big emotions doesn’t have to be lonely
If you're here, chances are you're worried about a young person you care about. You might be noticing signs of anxiety, overwhelm or even self-harm and wondering what’s going on beneath the surface. Or maybe you're simply looking for better ways to support emotional wellbeing and resilience at home.
Whatever has brought you here, you're in the right place. Our work is rooted in neuroscience, compassion and lived experience. It’s about helping you understand what might be happening in your child’s nervous system, and offering practical, gentle ways to support them – and yourself.
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Want to talk?
I know how overwhelming it can feel when your child is struggling and how hard it is to know what will actually help.
Sometimes, just having someone calm and knowledgeable to speak to can make all the difference.
If you’d like to connect, there are two simple ways we can chat.
Both options are held online and are relaxed, respectful and completely free of judgement.
Free 20-minute call
A short and friendly call to touch base. You can share a little about your situation, hear how I work, and see if it feels like the right fit for you.
Book a Free 20-Minute Call → visit my Calendly booking page
One-hour guidance session – £45
In this longer session, we’ll go deeper. I’ll share some of the insights and tools I offer in my training for schools, youth workers and parents – depending on what you need. You’ll come away with a clearer understanding of what might be going on in your child’s nervous system and practical ways to support them.
Book a One-Hour Session → visit my Calendly booking page
Please note: I’m not offering therapy or clinical advice. My work is grounded in neuroscience, emotional wellbeing and lived experience – designed to complement, not replace, professional care where needed. You can read more about the values and ethical foundations that guide my work here.
What we might talk about…
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When young people feel overwhelmed, their nervous system is often doing exactly what it was designed to do – trying to protect them. But in today’s world, that system can become overactive or stuck in patterns of stress.
I’ll walk you through how the nervous system works, what’s happening biologically during emotional distress, and how small, practical steps can help restore a sense of calm and safety.
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Self-harm can feel confusing, frightening and hard to talk about. But there’s always a reason behind it – and it’s often a way of trying to cope when emotions feel too big to manage. I’ll help you understand the science behind why self-harm happens, how it can become a cycle, and what might help break that pattern gently and safely.
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It can be hard to know what to say – or when to say it. You might worry about saying the wrong thing, making it worse, or being met with silence.
Together, we’ll explore gentle ways to open up conversation with your child, grounded in safety, empathy, and trust.
Sometimes, it’s less about having the perfect words and more about showing up in a way that feels safe and steady.
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When a young person has experienced something overwhelming – whether a one-off event or ongoing stress – it can leave their nervous system on high alert. This often shows up in ways that look like defiance, withdrawal or emotional outbursts.
I’ll help you consider what’s really going on and discuss tools and approaches you can explore to support healing, connection and regulation — one small step at a time.
How we can work together…
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Monthly webinar for parents and carers
An online group session to provide insights and advice those supporting a child who is self-harming.
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1:1 conversations for parents and carers
A 1:1 conversation for parents and carers who who would prefer a more personal conversation.
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Mentoring and coaching for young people
A three-session programme on the science of self-harm, emotional regulation and long-term resilience.
Testimonials
Other sources of information and support
There are many brilliant organisations out there that can provide additional support to adults and young people.
24/7 crisis support, information
advice for individuals and families
National centre of excellence for self harm and suicide prevention
The UK’s leading mental health charity for young people
Creative non-profit raising awareness of depression and self-harm
If you are worried that your child is at immediate risk or they have been seriously injured, call 999 for emergency services or take them straight to A&E if you can. For mental health services, contact your GP or your local authority wellbeing service for children and young people and specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
