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.
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 , 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 also been an NLP4Kids Practitioner for West Midlands from 2017- 2022. This is where I gained most of my present skills while working with children in therapy. The training and experience I had from this allowed me to build my specialism and expertise in teaching children how to manage anxiety, become confident and resilient. I gradually built up my private practice providing one-to-one NLP coaching, therapy, and hypnotherapy for children and young people and because I loved it, this is what I continued doing since 2017- 2025. Most of my clients ultimately came from word of mouth referrals from parents whose children I had already worked with.
As my own expertise and confidence grew, I mastered many of the NLP principles and carved my own therapy style, work ethos, skillset, and coaching methods in my private clinic. I have also frequently worked in schools providing one to one therapy and confidence workshops.
This resulted in me having my own powerful six-session therapy program which I have used with so many children and young people in my therapy room already. I have taught techniques and strategies to manage stress, anxiety and build confidence.
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. 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) Teacher Training Program to schools (available from September 2026).
- The BEARS Technique Plus (four day) Training Program to schools and other therapists (available in late 2026).
- Parent workshops – How to manage your child’s anxiety easily (half day – available from September 2026).
- The BEARS Technique Workshop for children – half day workshop for emotional and behaviour regulation, teaching strategies for calm and focus (available from April 2026).
Mission Statement
Being able to facilitate better mental health for children in schools 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 schools, 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 train at least sixty schools in my three school training events per year. That means we can help close to 3000 children EVER YEAR to learn basic skills to manage and control their own emotions and behaviours so that positive growth and learning can take place for children.
I feel very privileged to have trained with Dr. Richard Bandler (co-creater of NLP), Gemma Bailey (director of NLP4Kids) and Adam Eason. 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
