Supporting Children and Schools
Helping children feel calmer, more confident, and better able to thrive
Children and adolescence can be exciting times, but they can also bring challenges. Worries about school, friendships, exams, change, or everyday life can sometimes begin to affect s child’s confidence, wellbeing, and ability to engage in learning and family life.
At The Coleby Practice, I provide solution-focused support for children and their families, helping children develop practical skills to manage anxiety, build resilience, and recognise their own strengths and resources.
My approach is compassionate, brain-based, and future-focused. Rather than dwelling on problems, we work together to help children understand how their brains respond to stress and learn strategies that support calm, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
How I can help
Children may benefit from support if they are experiencing:
anxiety and excessive worry
school-related anxiety
difficulties with school attendance
transition to secondary school
low confidence or self-esteem
friendship difficulties
exam stress
sleep difficulties
emotional overwhelm
phobias and fears
autism-related anxiety
emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)
Every child is different. Support is tailored to the needs of the individual child and their family.
For schools
Schools are increasingly supporting children with complex emotional needs alongside the demands of teaching and learning.
I work collaboratively with schools to provide practical, solution-focused support that complements existing pastoral and SEND provision.
Support may include:
individual pupil support
year 6 transition programmes
parent workshops
staff wellbeing and awareness sessions
consultation regarding individual pupils
anxiety and emotional wellbeing workshops
I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and professional indemnity insurance.
For parents
It can be difficult to watch your child struggle.
Many parents tell me that their child seems less confident than they once were, worries more than they used to, or has begun to avoid situations that previously felt manageable.
My role is to help children understand what is happening in their brains, recognise their strengths, and learn practical strategies that help them move forward with confidence.
Children are never pressured to discuss difficult experiences in detail. Instead, we focus on helping them feel safe, capable, and hopeful about the future.
For children
Sometimes worries can feel bigger than they should.
You might find yourself worrying about school, friendships, tests, change, or things that might go wrong.
The good news is that your brain can learn new ways of responding to the things that worry you.
You do not need to have all the answers, and you do not need to be good at talking about your feelings. Together we will explore ways to help you feel calmer, more confident, and more like yourself again.