I am an anxiety coach specialising in working with children and have a background in Psychology and Education, with 15 years experience teaching and supporting children in schools. Throughout the last few years of teaching, I began to notice that there was an increasing number of children in the classroom suffering from anxiety. This wasn’t surprising with the many demands that are placed on children these days; however there just wasn’t the support available to cater for these children. Around the same time, my own children began to show signs of anxiety at a very young age and it was at this point that I began to search for ways that I could further help these children.

I understand the heartache of watching children struggle and miss out on things that they would love to be able to do. I get the pain and frustration of helping a raging youngster through a meltdown or with the constant threat of overwhelm. I understand how difficult it is helping them with feeling different or even isolated and of being bullied because they seem vulnerable, scared and alone. I know how hard it is for them and for you too. I use an innovative approach called the STILL method; a unique system which incorporates a mix of traditional methods of dealing with anxiety. I can provide workshops for groups of children in schools or the community or work on a 1:1 basis with your child either face to face or online. Together we will help your child feel safer, more regulated and find a way to overcome their anxiety, experiencing life with resilience and a stronger sense of Self.

Donna