School refusal is a concerning issue that affects many children and families. At its core, school refusal is when a child refuses to go to school or has significant difficulty attending on a regular basis. This can manifest in a variety of ways – a child may outright[…]

As a parent or carer, it’s natural to want the best for your child, teenager or young person, especially when it comes to their mental and emotional well-being. When faced with challenges or concerns that affect their mental health, seeking the help of a child therapist can be[…]

I have been working with children and young people now for over twenty-four years and love the awe and wonder they have when learning about how they work and how our world works. The best part is what I call the light bulb moment when they understand a[…]

Dealing with things that are not right is never a good plan. If you’re looking for some inspiration to start fixing things, then continue reading… Back in the day, I was constantly working, but not in the most efficient manner. Some aspects of my life were beginning to[…]

In my therapy clinic in Hertfordshire, one of the most common questions is “why won’t my children talk to me?” These parents are dealing with children who have anger, anxiety, sleeping problems and all sort of things! Many parents stress that the child or young person won’t tell[…]

I’m going to be talking to you about how we can educate children that difference is good. In the last few years across the world, we have seen an uprising in response to the different types of racism that occur throughout Society. This can be a challenging topic[…]

I’m going to give you my three top tips on managing meltdowns.  The very first one is when there is a meltdown on the horizon. I know these things can move like a tsunami, they can move fast and they can accelerate rather quickly – particularly if a[…]

You may have been in a school where there is a list displayed of school values, these are the things that they find to be most important on either a spiritual, emotional or mental or maybe even a physical level for their environment. Very often businesses have these,[…]