I’m now offering online mentoring and case consultations for professionals across a wide range of fields, including psychology, counselling, social work, occupational therapy, education, and early childhood.

What can case consultation offer?

Sometimes we come up against tricky cases, feel stuck, or just need a sounding board. A fresh set of eyes, a new perspective, or someone to help unpack the complexity can make all the difference. Bring your questions, your hunches, or the things that are keeping you up at night, and let’s workshop them together. You’ll get support, insight, and clarity – all from a single session. A case consult will offer you fresh eyes on complex cases, helping you to gain new perspectives and generate fresh ideas. Together, we’ll explore next steps, uncover new strategies, and identify clear options to move forward with confidence.

How can professional mentoring support me?

Professional mentoring can be a powerful space to reflect, build confidence, explore new ideas, or reconnect with what brought you to the work in the first place. Whether you’re navigating a challenging stage in your career, looking to enrich your professional practice, or want a space to explore things more deeply, this is the space for you.

How does it work?

Sessions are available in 30- or 60-minute blocks, either one-on-one or in small groups. You can book as needed or set up more regular sessions – whatever suits you best.

If you’re interested in booking or want to enquire about rates and availability, just fill out the form linked below. We’ll send through more info and a link to choose a time that works for you.

Whether you’re after a one-off consultation or more ongoing support, I’d love to work with you.

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    BIG NEWS!

    You`ve been asking for it - and here it is.

    The Hey Warrior Workbook is now available for presale, for delivery on 20 August.

    The workbook is the ultimate sidekick to ‘Hey Warrior’ and ‘Ups and Downs’.

    It`s jam-packed with practical activities, powerful strategies, and clever little life skills, this workbook will help kids wrangle anxiety, build their brave, and navigate their big feelings (waaay easier when they have a guide!).

    It`s playful. It`s practical. It`s got warmth, humour, and loads of heart.

    Best of all, it will guide kids through their ups, downs, and everything in between, all while supporting them to explore their feelings, build self-awareness, and find what works for them.

    The more kids can understand why they feel the way they do, and how those feelings influence what they do, the more they can meet those feelings with compassion, confidence, and clarity.

    Because all kids can do amazing things with the right information. (But you already knew that!)

    For ages 5-12. (And super helpful for grown-ups too.)

    Available to order now from the online shop - link in the bio. Or save 15% with the Mighty 3 Bundle which includes Hey Warrior, Ups and Downs, and The Hey Warrior Workbook. ❤️

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    Jul 11

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    BIG NEWS! You've been asking for it - and here it is. The Hey Warrior Workbook is now available for presale, for delivery on 20 August. The workbook is the ultimate sidekick to ‘Hey Warrior’ and ‘Ups and Downs’. It's jam-packed with practical activities, powerful strategies, and clever little life skills, this workbook will help kids wrangle anxiety, build their brave, and navigate their big feelings (waaay easier when they have a guide!). It's playful. It's practical. It's got warmth, humour, and loads of heart. Best of all, it will guide kids through their ups, downs, and everything in between, all while supporting them to explore their feelings, build self-awareness, and find what works for them. The more kids can understand why they feel the way they do, and how those feelings influence what they do, the more they can meet those feelings with compassion, confidence, and clarity. Because all kids can do amazing things with the right information. (But you already knew that!) For ages 5-12. (And super helpful for grown-ups too.) Available to order now from the online shop - link in the bio. Or save 15% with the Mighty 3 Bundle which includes Hey Warrior, Ups and Downs, and The Hey Warrior Workbook. ❤️

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    We don’t need the last word. We don’t need them to agree.

    When there is a power struggle - we want … they want … we’re trying to convince them … they’re trying to convince us … - leave power on the table. It’s already yours because you’re the grown-up. You don’t need to convince them, and nothing they can do or say (or don’t do or say) will change that.

    The presence they are looking for is an anchor presence - love + leadership - strong, steady, grounded and able to care for them through the storm.

    Anchors don’t stop working when the storm hits. During the storm, they work harder to hold on and keep things safe. They don’t take things personally and they don’t judge their performance on how well or how quickly they can stop the storm.

    It doesn’t matter if our kiddos don’t see things our way. They’re looking through a different lens - one that can’t always see around corners the way we might be able to. They don’t have the same resources, experiences, or skills as us. Neither did we at their age.

    We’re in charge of keeping them, others, and their relationship with us safe. They’re in charge of how they respond.

    It’s why boundaries have to be about what we do - because it’s all we can control.

    Sometimes an anchor presence means recognising that we can’t stop the storm, and we don’t need to.

    When they don’t have the skills or resources to do what we would like them to do in the moment, we do what we can do to keep the moment safe, while letting them know we are here for them.

    If they’re hurting a sibling, we move the sibling away, and stay in connection while we do. ‘It’s okay to be angry. I won’t let you hurt their body (while we’re physically moving their sibling - that’s the boundary). I’m right here (relationship).’

    Or if they’re yelling: ‘I want to hear what you want. I care about you much to listen when you’re saying those things about me. (Boundary - I’m not listening.)

    Or, ‘You might stay angry with me for a while and that’s okay. I’m here when you want to talk about it, but I won’t listen while you’re yelling at me. Take your time. You’re not in trouble.’♥️

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    Jul 8

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    We don’t need the last word. We don’t need them to agree. When there is a power struggle - we want … they want … we’re trying to convince them … they’re trying to convince us … - leave power on the table. It’s already yours because you’re the grown-up. You don’t need to convince them, and nothing they can do or say (or don’t do or say) will change that. The presence they are looking for is an anchor presence - love + leadership - strong, steady, grounded and able to care for them through the storm. Anchors don’t stop working when the storm hits. During the storm, they work harder to hold on and keep things safe. They don’t take things personally and they don’t judge their performance on how well or how quickly they can stop the storm. It doesn’t matter if our kiddos don’t see things our way. They’re looking through a different lens - one that can’t always see around corners the way we might be able to. They don’t have the same resources, experiences, or skills as us. Neither did we at their age. We’re in charge of keeping them, others, and their relationship with us safe. They’re in charge of how they respond. It’s why boundaries have to be about what we do - because it’s all we can control. Sometimes an anchor presence means recognising that we can’t stop the storm, and we don’t need to. When they don’t have the skills or resources to do what we would like them to do in the moment, we do what we can do to keep the moment safe, while letting them know we are here for them. If they’re hurting a sibling, we move the sibling away, and stay in connection while we do. ‘It’s okay to be angry. I won’t let you hurt their body (while we’re physically moving their sibling - that’s the boundary). I’m right here (relationship).’ Or if they’re yelling: ‘I want to hear what you want. I care about you much to listen when you’re saying those things about me. (Boundary - I’m not listening.) Or, ‘You might stay angry with me for a while and that’s okay. I’m here when you want to talk about it, but I won’t listen while you’re yelling at me. Take your time. You’re not in trouble.’♥️

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    Mattering is about feeling valued and feeling like I’m doing something that adds value. It doesn’t have to come from grades or schoolwork, and for so many kids it probably won’t. There are so many ways to help kids feel seen and valued that have nothing to do with schoolwork, but which can work to engage them in schoolwork. Little things make a big difference.

    We also have to let our teachers know how much the matter. They are the greatest key to ‘mattering’ (or unmattering) in our schools and for our young people.♥️

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    Mattering is about feeling valued and feeling like I’m doing something that adds value. It doesn’t have to come from grades or schoolwork, and for so many kids it probably won’t. There are so many ways to help kids feel seen and valued that have nothing to do with schoolwork, but which can work to engage them in schoolwork. Little things make a big difference. We also have to let our teachers know how much the matter. They are the greatest key to ‘mattering’ (or unmattering) in our schools and for our young people.♥️

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    If we want to meet their learning needs, we first have to meet their relational ones. If we want them to be open to learning, they first have to open to the adult they are learning from - and they won’t be open if they don’t feel seen, safe, and cared for. It’s not always easy, it’s just how it is.♥️

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    If we want to meet their learning needs, we first have to meet their relational ones. If we want them to be open to learning, they first have to open to the adult they are learning from - and they won’t be open if they don’t feel seen, safe, and cared for. It’s not always easy, it’s just how it is.♥️

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    You know what`s lovely? Aside from Sundays and sunshine? …
    Sales. 

    You know what`s even lovelier?
    Sales that are 25% off books and resources designed to help kiddos feel bigger, braver, and calmer.

    For a short time, we’re taking 25% off books, plushies, courses, posters, and a bunch of tiny treasures that can help build courage and calm in kids and teens.

    With the end of the financial year just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to top up your toolkit — or quietly replace those resources that have shimmied away while you weren’t looking. (We see you. We`ve been there.)

    This one is for you. And the young ones in your life. Actually, this one is for everyone.

    Happy shopping!

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    You know what's lovely? Aside from Sundays and sunshine? … Sales.  You know what's even lovelier? Sales that are 25% off books and resources designed to help kiddos feel bigger, braver, and calmer. For a short time, we’re taking 25% off books, plushies, courses, posters, and a bunch of tiny treasures that can help build courage and calm in kids and teens. With the end of the financial year just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to top up your toolkit — or quietly replace those resources that have shimmied away while you weren’t looking. (We see you. We've been there.) This one is for you. And the young ones in your life. Actually, this one is for everyone. Happy shopping!

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