The questions everyone asks

Honest answers, no hedging.

  • I support parents who are exhausted, overwhelmed, and fed up of advice that doesn’t actually work in real life.

    I help you understand what’s really going on for your child (ADHD, autism, anxiety, school struggles), and then give you clear, practical ways to handle it day-to-day — at home and with school.

    No waffle. No blame. Lets talk and see if there is a fit. Just support that works.

  • No.

    Many of the families I support are:

    1. on a waiting list

    2. questioning ADHD/autism

    3. or being told “they’re fine” when they clearly aren’t

    We focus on what your child needs, not what a label or I like to say “Signpost of Understanding” says (or doesn’t say).

  • No — this is practical coaching and guidance.

    Think:

    1. “What do I actually do tomorrow morning?”

    2. “What do I say to school?”

    3. “Why is this happening and how do I handle it?”

    You leave sessions with real strategies, not just insight.

  • Sometimes — but my main focus is supporting you as the parent.

    Because when you understand what’s going on and how to respond:
    everything starts to shift much more quickly.

  • Typically primary through to early teens (around 5–19).

    If your child is older, still get in touch — if I can help, I will.

  • Yes. This is incredibly common.

    What you’re seeing at home is often the aftershock of holding it together all day and at times this can be massive - lived it.

    We will work on:

    • reducing the pressure

    • understanding triggers

    • and building support that actually fits your child

    Not just trying to “fix behaviour”.

  • Most of the families I support meet with me online, which means you can access help from anywhere in the UK without the stress of travel, childcare, or rushing between commitments. Once you book a session, you’ll automatically receive your meeting link. I always join a few minutes early so the space is calm and ready for you the moment you arrive. And if technology ever misbehaves or I’m delayed, I’ll send a quick message to keep you updated.

    Our sessions will always begin gently — usually with a check‑in about your day or week — and then we follow whatever feels most important for you. My work is rooted in a person‑centred, neuroaffirming approach, so there’s no script or pressure. You set the pace, and I walk alongside you.

    Alongside online work, I also offer face‑to‑face sessions for families in specific parts of the North West. These in‑person appointments are ideal for parents who prefer a more hands‑on, relational space or who feel their child would benefit from meeting in the room.

    Areas I currently cover for in‑person support include:

    Stockport & South Manchester

    Stockport, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Bramhall, Hazel Grove, Gatley, the Heatons, Davenport, Wilmslow, Handforth, Altrincham, Timperley and Sale.

    Lancashire / South Ribble

    Leyland, Chorley, Preston, Buckshaw Village, Lostock Hall, Penwortham, Bamber Bridge and surrounding areas.

    If you’re close to any of these locations and would like to explore in‑person support, just reach out. If I can travel to you, I will — and if not, we can work together online with exactly the same level of care, clarity and connection.

    Whether we meet on screen or in person, my priority is creating a space where you feel understood, supported and able to breathe again.

  • I don’t carry out ADHD, Autism or any other neurodevelopmental diagnoses — that can only be completed by qualified clinical professionals such as paediatricians, psychiatrists or specialist assessment teams.

    However, you do not need a formal diagnosis to access support with me.

    What I can offer is practical, evidence‑informed help to understand your child’s strengths, challenges and needs. I also provide ADHD‑aligned checklists, observation notes and supporting information that you can share with:

    1. your child’s school

    2. your GP

    3. CAMHS

    4. private clinicians

    5. any professional involved in the assessment process

    These tools can help schools recognise patterns, support your child more effectively, and strengthen any future referral for an ADHD assessment.

    Whether your child is diagnosed, self‑identified, on a waiting list, or you’re simply noticing traits and want clarity, you’re welcome here. My role is to help you understand what’s going on beneath the behaviour and give you strategies that actually work in everyday family life.