About me

I have dedicated a lifetime to education starting as a primary teacher over 35 years ago. I took a break to raise my three children and it was during this period that I experienced the failings of the school system and realised that ADHD and dyslexia ran in our family. Their struggles at school sent me down the route of studying neurodiversity and why some children just can’t get ahead. I explored reflex movement patterns and learnt that they underpin many learning and behavioural challenges which became my passion for many years and informs much of my work. Having returned to education 18 years ago I set up sensory and movement programs in schools and opened my own practice working with families and supporting children who need a more compassionate approach.

I have seen a rise in challenging behaviour and often ineffective approaches to discipline. These are the children that need our help, the children who are struggling, have been misunderstood and the parents who are too afraid to seek help, too tired, too busy and who are lacking a family support system.

This is why I have recently developed a program to support the parents first, they hold the key. I have been running the program in schools for over 5 years and it works. I also support staff in schools to look beneath the behaviour and create a whole picture of the child so the right support is given in the right way at the right time. From roots to shoots.

Sometimes we have to understand ourselves first and be open to learning which helps us to listen more deeply to our children’s feelings and behaviour. This simple tool, to hear and be present, is often the hardest thing to do but it is transformational. I have learnt this simple truth through my own journey as a mother and through the success of the families I have worked with.

My own children are now young adults and yet I am still learning, building better relationships and improving communication. I wish I had known then what I know now but it is never too late and my wish is to share this with you.

I invite you to get in touch and to know that you are not alone. Working together will make home life so much easier and more enjoyable and lasting change is possible.