Child behaviour + emotions
Often, the most powerful support begins in the relationship with you.
I’ll support you to understand and connect with your child’s inner emotional world, shift your responses to match your child’s needs, and learn evidence-based strategies to create meaningful behaviour change aligned with your family values.
When your child is struggling, the impact on family life is big.
Seeing your child distressed is heartbreaking. It is also oftentimes frustrating, and can make family life feel overwhelming.
Maybe your child is struggling with changes at home or elsewhere. They might be easily overwhelmed and reactive. Perhaps they’re acting out feelings in ways that aren’t safe. They may have difficulty with separation or with doing things independently.
Regardless of the specifics, your child seems stuck and family life doesn’t feel as fulfilling or harmonious as it could. You’re feeling stressed, relationships feel strained, and you’re unsure how to support everyone or what to do.
You aren’t failing. You just need support to understand what’s happening + how to help.
Beneath your child’s reactivity and behaviour may be:
Drawing on my training in educational and developmental psychology, along with an attachment-focused approach, I help parents understand their child’s behaviour through a different lens.
Together, we’ll make sense of what your child is experiencing, strengthen your connection, and build practical strategies that fit your child and your family.
Support with child behaviour + emotions can help you:
My approach
I work collaboratively with parents, building on existing strengths. You’ll gain practical tools and skills that support both your wellbeing and your child’s, while strengthening your relationship. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling supported, confident, and clear.
Though my therapeutic style is warm, and compassionate, I also offer clear structure and direction. Together, we set goals to guide our work and give us a shared focus. I may also offer helpful resources between sessions to support your progress.
At the same time, I recognise that life – and parenting – is messy, and the focus of our sessions need to respond to your evolving needs. In each session, I meet you where you are, while keeping the bigger picture of your growth in mind. This allows you the freedom to share openly, reflect deeply, and develop meaningful insights. You can find out more about my approach below.
