Parenting is a central role in many families. While deeply rewarding, it is also one of the most emotionally and intellectually demanding experiences.

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Parents often find themselves navigating complex dynamics, within themselves, within their relationships, and within their families; it is this complexity that lies at the heart of my work. Many parents instinctively parent in the way they were were raised, often carrying forward experiences and interactions that were both supportive and limiting. Others may consciously try to parent differently in an effort to shift familiar and restrictive family patterns. Without sufficient self-awareness, however, we often default to deeply ingrained patterns formed in our own childhoods.

In this way, parenting is shaped not only by our adult selves, but also by our earlier childhood experiences; both conscious intentions and unconscious patterns play a role in how we relate to our children.

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One way of understanding the parent-child relationship is through the idea of the child as a mirror. A child’s behaviours, emotional expressions, and challenges, as well as the reactions, expectations, and aspirations of the parent often reflect aspects of the parent’s own inner world.

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By becoming aware of these reflections, parents are given a valuable opportunity to pause, reflect, and initiate meaningful shifts. When parents change how they relate to themselves and their inner experiences, this can have a powerful and positive impact on family relationships and the wellbeing of the child.

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My professional focus is on supporting parents to explore these relational dynamics with curiosity, compassion, and awareness. I guide parents in becoming more attuned to their inner world and in understanding how this shapes their relationship with their child. This process allows parents to revisit aspects of their own upbringing from a place of adulthood, insight, and choice. While this carries responsibility, it also offers a profound opportunity for growth and meaningful change within the family system.

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Alongside this foundational work, my background over the past 15 years in neurodiversity, education, and psychology allows me to support families with a wide range of parenting challenges.

 

I assist parents in:

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• Understanding their child’s emotional and psychological needs

• Developing nervous system awareness and regulation for both parents/caregivers and children

• Supporting neurodiverse children and families within the family and educational context

• Navigating developmental transitions, including adolescence, identity formation, and career guidance, through parent support and age-appropriate workshops for teens

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Where appropriate, I also offer referral guidance. I've witnessed many parents move between professionals in search of the right support, often at great emotional and financial cost. Through consultation, I help parents consider whether additional support, such as counselling, longer-term therapy, occupational therapy, or other relevant services may be beneficial for their child; ensuring that families access support that is appropriate, and effective.