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Parent & Carer Courses

Parenting children who have experienced trauma can be deeply rewarding but it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and challenging.

Do you find bedtime routines turning into battles because you’re emotionally drained by the end of the day? Do you notice yourself snapping because it feels like you’re constantly repeating yourself? Are you finding the before or after school meltdowns exhausting, or the fights to get what your child needs never ending?

Our small, reflective workshops give you the space to pause, notice your responses, and explore the patterns that show up in your parenting and family life. This is a space to be, not do, to reflect, discuss, and understand, so that awareness opens the door to change that feels possible for you and your family.

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What we explore

  • How trauma shapes the brain and nervous system, and how we then connect with others
  • Understanding behaviour and what it communicates
  • Attachment, relational patterns, and intergenerational influences
  • How your own experiences shape your responses
  • Supporting children with neurodivergent needs alongside trauma-informed approaches
  • Principles of therapeutic parenting and why safety and stabilisation matter

We explore how these ideas show up in everyday life, in repeated patterns, challenging moments, and in the ways you connect with your children and family. The focus is on understanding, awareness, and reflection, not perfection. By noticing your own responses and patterns, you’ll have opportunities to respond differently in ways that feel real to you, strengthening your connection and confidence as a parent or carer.

We look at integrating and being informed by Dan Hughes’ DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy) based work and also consider how PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) can support safe, relational practice.

Parents and Carers courses
Parents and Carers courses
Parents and Carers courses
Parents and Carers courses

Who this is for

  • Parents, foster carers, SGO and kinship carers wanting to explore their patterns and responses
  • Parents and carers interested in therapeutic approaches to parenting

How it works

  • Six small-group sessions, combining psychoeducation, discussion, and reflection
  • Flexible content to suit your needs and experiences
  • A safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment

Please contact me for more information.

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FAQs

1. What if I don’t know where to start?
You don’t need to arrive with a clear story or a list of things to talk about. Many people begin therapy simply knowing something feels heavy or out of place. We can start wherever feels manageable — even if that’s just noticing how you’re feeling in the moment.
2. Do I have to talk straight away?
Not at all. Therapy doesn’t require you to open up before you feel ready. We move at a pace that feels right for you and your nervous system. Sometimes the first sessions are simply about getting used to the space, settling in, and finding your footing.
3. What if I find it hard to put things into words?
Words aren’t always easy to find, especially when emotions feel big or tangled. We can use other ways of exploring your inner world — visuals, objects, creative tools, or simply noticing what’s happening in your body. There’s no “right” way to express yourself here.
4. What if I get emotional in a session?
Emotions are welcome. Therapy is a space where feelings can show up safely, and we take things gently. You won’t be rushed or pushed to go further than feels okay. We can pause, slow down, or ground together whenever you need.
5. I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t help — does that matter?
It’s completely okay if past therapy felt difficult or didn’t feel like the right fit. Every therapeutic relationship is different. We’ll take time to understand what you need now, what felt hard before, and how to shape the space so it feels safer and more supportive for you.
6. How long will therapy take?
There’s no set timeline. Some people come for a short period to explore something specific; others stay longer as they make sense of deeper patterns. We check in regularly so the work continues to feel meaningful and manageable for you.
7. Do I need to talk about my past straight away?
No. We don’t go anywhere before you feel ready. Sometimes we begin with what’s happening in the present, and the past becomes clearer over time. You choose what feels safe to explore and when.
8. Can therapy help if I feel disconnected from myself?
Yes. Much of the work involves gently noticing what’s happening inside — your emotions, patterns, and protective parts — so you can reconnect with the version of yourself that’s been there all along.
9. Do you work with neurodivergent clients?
Yes. I support neurodivergent adults, young people, and families. We shape the work around how you naturally process the world, and we adapt the space so it feels accessible, steady, and supportive.