An Experienced Children’s Coach in Cheltenham

Are you struggling to raise a highly sensitive, anxious child?

The decision to seek professional support can be difficult. However, it’s not a sign of failure: instead, it’s taking a positive step towards creating a more supportive environment for your child and healthier dynamics within your family. 

The right support can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and make your child happier and more resilient. Whether you’re based in Cheltenham or the surrounding locations, I am available to provide online and in person support. 

A Family Coach, Psychotherapist and Emotional Health Expert, I’m based in Cheltenham itself, so ideal for those in the local area. I have over 20 years of experience in this sector and have first hand experience of raising a highly sensitive child.

You can also choose from a range of courses and easily learn at your own pace. 

Effective Coaching and Resources 

I specialise in providing exceptional support for highly sensitive and emotionally intense children and their parents. 

Whether you’re seeking support online or in-person in Cheltenham, my coaching is beneficial for both children and their parents. Whatever challenges you might be facing, a professional can help you navigate through them with greater confidence. 

Perhaps your child struggles with their emotions, or has issues with self-regulation. Using my coaching in Cheltenham can offer a host of benefits, including:

A Deeper Understanding of Your Child’s Unique Needs

There are various biological and psychological factors behind a child’s heightened sensitivity or anxiety. I can offer invaluable insights into how their temperament, nervous system responses, and emotional regulation are impacting their behaviour. 

Develop Effective Parenting Strategies

Standard parenting techniques may not work for highly sensitive or anxious children. I can create strategies that help to create more emotional security and resilience. It’s important to set boundaries in a way that supports the child without overwhelming them.

Reduce Stress and Frustration

Raising an emotionally intense child can be exhausting and overwhelming. Part of my professional guidance in Cheltenham is helping burnout and providing tools to help maintain your well-being. 

I can help parents manage their own emotional reactions, so there’s a more calm environment at home. 

Supporting Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills

I can teach a range of techniques to help you guide your child through big feelings without meltdowns. Children learn age-appropriate coping strategies to manage anxiety, fear, or frustration more effectively.

I can also ensure that children enjoy a brighter future. Untreated anxiety or emotional dysregulation can lead to low self-esteem, social difficulties, or even mental health challenges in later life.

Seeking help early can help a child build resilience and emotional intelligence, ensuring they thrive later in life. 

In particular, many highly sensitive and anxious children can struggle at school. They might find it harder to make friends, struggle with academic pressure, or struggle with sensory overload.  

I can help develop strategies to help children succeed in school and social settings.

Enhancing Communication and Connection

I can teach parents how to validate emotions without reinforcing fear or anxiety. This can strengthen the bond with your child, making them feel more emotionally safe. 

My work also includes helping you create more positive sibling relationships, reducing stress in the family unit as a whole. Professional guidance helps families create a supportive environment that meets everyone's needs.

Get Access to Expert Resources

I can recommend books, tools and therapy options tailored to your child’s needs. I can also help you explore and weigh up your options, from coaching, counselling, occupational therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to hypnotherapy and mindfulness programmes. I understand how overwhelming all these choices can feel and you don't have to figure this out alone.

Above all, I want to help you feel more confident as a parent. I appreciate parents often feel guilty, confused or alone in their struggles- even if that’s far from the case. I want to empower you and help you move forward feeling more positive about the future. 

You’re doing your best, but everyone can benefit from new skills to handle difficult situations more effectively.

For more information on my services in Cheltenham, don’t hesitate to contact me today.