Support for Parents and Carers

Whether you're parenting toddlers, teens, or anyone in between, I’ll help you:

• Understand and support your child’s development at every stage
• Address common challenges like tantrums, emotional outbursts, sibling rivalry, tricky behaviours and defiance
• Decode the “why” behind BIG behaviours
• Respond calmly, confidently, and effectively—without losing your mind

With 20+ years of experience supporting children with complex social, behavioural, emotional and wellbeing needs,  provide compassionate guidance in areas such as:

• Emotional regulation and BIG emotions
• Tantrums, meltdowns, and aggressive behaviours
• Anxiety, low mood, and separation difficulties
• Friendship issues and bullying (from either side)
• Self-esteem, confidence, and identity
• Self-harm, risk-taking, and difficult teen behaviours

• Does your child have Social, Behavioural, Emotional or Wellbeing needs that are causing concern, issues or difficulties at school?
• Have you concerns about your child's learning or are seeking advice and support around how to access additional help for them at school?
• Are you struggling to navigate Special Educational Needs assessment and Statementing procedures or processes?
• Does your child struggle to attend school due to Anxiety/Emotionally Based School Avoidance, after school restraint collapse or another school based issue?
• Are you concerned that your child is on a reduced timetable, or is being excluded from school?
• Is your child experiencing friendship issues or bullying?
• Have home school relationships broken down?

This is very familiar territory for me - I have over 20 years experience in navigating the 'systems' in place to support your child at school and provide advice, support and advocacy for parents of pupils from Pre School right through to KS4!

At Destined for Greatness NI, I provide tailored advice, support, and advocacy for parents and caregivers of:

• Neurodivergent children and young people, whether or not they have a formal diagnosis
• Children and young people experiencing Social, Behavioural, Emotional, and Wellbeing (SBEW) challenges, also referred to as BESD or SEMH needs

You don’t need a label or diagnosis to receive support.

✅ Understand your child’s unique needs and how to support them at home and in school
✅ Navigate school-based challenges such as behaviour concerns, emotional regulation, exclusions, or lack of support
✅ Access appropriate educational services and supports, including SEN provision, reasonable adjustments and classroom accommodations
✅ Advocate confidently for your child’s rights and wellbeing in education settings
✅ Receive trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming guidance - without blame, shame or judgment

Separation can be emotionally charged—for adults and children. I’ll support you to:

• Prioritise your child’s needs and wellbeing
• Communicate effectively and manage emotional triggers
• Develop a shared, healthy approach to parenting post-separation

Children can recover from trauma with the right support. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I’ll help you:

• Understand how trauma impacts your child’s behaviour and emotions
• Provide sensitive, attuned, and consistent support
• Develop strategies that promote healing, resilience, and safety

Caring for a child with complex trauma and attachment needs is no small task. I provide:

• 1:1 consultations tailored to your unique caregiving journey
• Trauma-informed and therapeutic parenting strategies
• Support to understand the child in front of you with empathy, not judgment
• Guidance to navigate behavioural challenges with compassion and consistency