I started my journey in children’s mental health with an Early Childhood Studies Degree at the University of Warwick as a mature student in 2004.
I studied around my growing family and a family business and although it was difficult, I loved how much more of the world had opened up to me through my studies.
My journey….
I believe that life’s challenges ultimately teach us the things we need to know in order to grow into the people we are meant to be, hopefully better versions of ourselves and with the capacity to deal with the many stresses of day-to-day life.
Since I graduated from the University of Warwick (Early Childhood Studies), I have volunteered and worked for Barnardos with the domestic violence team. This was an amazing experience for me as I was trained to work with people firsthand and matched up the theory to some of the topics that I had been studying for the last five years or so. We created and delivered approximately 75 workshops to schools and organisations in one academic year for children and young people in and around Coventry. The workshops taught children and young people how to recognise signs of grooming and potential sexual abuse, the dangers of social media and safety protocols of keeping safe online. I enjoyed every minute of the process as it was so rewarding to reach out to so many children at once with vital information that could keep them safe from harm.
As well as a trained clinical Hypnotherapist and Master Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner, I have continued my own professional development with various courses of study. I also teach breath work and mindfulness to add a holistic element to my coaching. By the way, I am also a qualified meditation teacher.
In my private practice, I have mastered NLP principles and carved my own therapy style, work ethos, skillset, and coaching methods with great success. I have also frequently worked in schools providing one to one therapy and confidence workshops.
This has resulted in me now having my own powerful six-ten session coaching program.I know it is a powerful program because I have consistently taught these techniques and strategies over the last nine years to children and young people and even adults to manage stress, anxiety and build confidence. You don’t have to take my word for it, you can of course read the reviews yourself!
At Present
Seeing so many children with emotional and behavioural challenges in schools and at home, and given the simplicity and efficacy of my program, made me rethink my whole work strategy. I wanted to reach out to MORE children. So in 2025, I stopped working with children one to one in my office and concentrated on creating a training program for professionals whereby they could teach children directly. It has been a labour of love and dedication. I also trained and qualified as a British Certified Trainer with the CPD Standards Office last year. My program is accredited and delivers seven hours of CPD and I am super proud of it.
As well as blogs and other writing projects that are constantly in progress, I now offer:
- The BEARS Technique (one day) Training Program Face to face training to teaching professionals, therapists, coaches… (available from October 2026)
- The BEARS Technique Plus (four day) Training Program to schools, therapists, coaches, NLP Practitioners (available in late 2026).
- Parent workshops – How to manage your child’s anxiety easily (half day online – available from October 2026).
- The BEARS Technique Workshop for children – half day workshop for behaviour management, teaching strategies for calm and focus (available from April 2026).
Mission Statement
Being able to facilitate better mental health for children is my goal and mission statement.
As a child behaviour specialist I have already helped so many children for stress, anxiety, and depression over the last almost ten years. Working together with other professionals in the field, to raise children’s confidence, self belief and resilience with my BEARS Technique strategies, will undoubtedly improve children’s lives in a positive way. Children need to thrive socially, emotionally and academically, and we together, as professionals can surely make that happen for them. Confidence and self-belief are the key attributes required for humans to achieve their goals however big or small. Yet, so many children are struggling, especially post COVID. My aim is to train as many professionals as possible so that the techniques can filter down to more children than I could ever have reached in my small practice.
I feel very privileged to have trained with Dr. Richard Bandler (co-creater of NLP), Gemma Bailey (director of NLP4Kids), Adam Eason and more recently with Michael Carroll who has been working with the other co creator (John Grinder) of NLP for the last twenty years. With alternative therapies often contested on their credibility, I have particularly enjoyed Adam Eason’s training due to it being evidence-based in the alternative therapy field. He is a well-respected hypnotherapist, trainer, author, and lecturer at Bournemouth University. All are exceptional trainers who have given me the skills and inspiration that has allowed me to help others and I feel very honoured to do exactly what I do.
Previous specialisms;
- Stress and Anxiety Management
- Emotional regulation
- Depression
- PTSD
- Low Confidence and Self-Esteem
- Fears and Phobias
- Sexual / other Abuse
- Study stress and pressure
Education & Qualifications to date
- British Certified Trainer (2025)
- Breath Work and Meditation Teacher (2024)
- Hypnotherapist & Visual Rehearsal (Diploma)(2018)
- Master NLP Practitioner (2018)
- Mindfulness Practitioner(2018)
- Life Coaching Diploma (2015)
- Masters in Childhood in Society (University of Warwick – 2012)
- BA Degree in Early Childhood Studies (University of Warwick-2010)
Memberships & Organisations
- CPD Standards Office Member
- NLP – The Society of Neuro Linguistic Programming
- Former NLP4Kids Licensed Practitioner
- DBS Certified
- Certified in Safeguarding for children
- Fully Insured
