Understanding a child’s world and behaviour begins with truly listening to them and those around them, and helping everyone feel safe, understood, and connected.

Part of this process may involve considering whether more formal assessment could be helpful, or whether gathering information from teachers and others who know your child well may provide additional insight.

At the same time — and always without blame — I gently explore what life is like for you as a parent, and how small changes in support, understanding, skills, and responses can have a significant impact on both your child’s wellbeing and your relationship together.

Many parents describe this work as challenging at times, but ultimately deeply rewarding — not only in relation to one child, but often across the whole family.

There is no such thing as a perfect parent (my own daughters would happily tell you many of my failings). But through reflection, greater understanding of yourself, and sometimes healing patterns that may have been carried across generations, meaningful change is possible. There is a great deal of hope in this. 

For younger children, the use of Theraplay® may be helpful in strengthening connection, emotion regulation, and feelings of safety within relationships.

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