Parenting Coaching and Support

Is your teen struggling – and you don’t know how to reach them anymore?

You love your child deeply. But lately, things feel harder than they should.

Maybe they’ve become more withdrawn. More reactive. More difficult to reach. The child who used to come to you for comfort now seems closed off and you’re not sure what changed or what to do.

You might be second-guessing yourself. Feeling like you’re walking on eggshells. Wondering if you’re saying the right things — or making it worse.

This is one of the hardest things a parent can go through.

And here’s what I’ve learned from over 25 years of working with children, teenagers and their families:

When we support the parent, we often support the child — in the most natural and lasting way.

Why I Work With Parents

Taking a teen to see a therapist is a big step — and it can sometimes send the message that something is ‘wrong with them.’ That’s the last thing we want.

My experience is that working with the parent first can create enormous change, often without the child needing to come to a session at all. When you understand what’s happening in your teen’s brain and when you feel confident and grounded in how you respond, things begin to shift.

One parent described me as a ‘translator’ between teens and parents — helping you understand the language your teen is speaking through their behaviour, even when the words aren’t coming.

I like that. Because that’s exactly what this work is.

What We Work On Together

• Understanding what’s really going on for your teen — and why their behaviour makes sense once you see it through the lens of neuroscience

• Learning to respond rather than react — so the conversations that used to escalate starts to feel different

• Understanding how your own history and triggers might be showing up in how you parent — without blame, just awareness

• Rebuilding your confidence as a parent — so you feel steady again, even on the hard days

• Reconnecting with your teen in a way that feels natural and lasting

About Me

I’ve spent over 25 years working with children in childcare, special needs settings, schools and therapy. I’m also trained in neuroscience-based approaches and I’m a mum of two teenagers myself.

That last part matters. Because I’ve had to challenge everything I thought I knew and adapt — just like you’re doing now. I understand this from the inside.

If you’re not sure where to start, the best first step is a free 15-minute call.

There’s no commitment — just a conversation to see if we’re a good fit and what might help.

Please note: Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is very effective, however, results may vary and success is not guaranteed. The treatment requires your willingness and commitment to bring about the changes.