My Approach
What Is Therapeutic Coaching?
Therapeutic coaching is a powerful blend of evidence-based parenting strategies, nervous system regulation, and practical tools for everyday family life.
It goes beyond traditional coaching by working with both the mind and the body, helping parents and children move out of stress and into connection.
My approach brings together the best of:
Jai Parenting Institute Principles – shifting from reactive discipline to connection-based parenting, where empathy and communication come first.
Polyvagal Theory – understanding how our nervous system shapes behaviour and emotional responses.
NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) – reframing unhelpful thought patterns and transforming communication for stronger relationships.
EFT (Tapping) – calming the body’s stress response through gentle acupressure points.
Breathwork & Mindfulness – simple, grounding practices that restore balance in moments of overwhelm.
• 16 years as a senior leader, working closely with children and families in schools, specialising in social, emotional, and mental health as well as child wellbeing.
• Experienced in behaviour management and providing emotional support.
• Guided families through school transitions and key developmental milestones.
• Prior to my career in education, I worked in marketing and events within the publishing industry, where I honed my ability to communicate clearly and deliver practical, engaging solutions.
The Jai Parenting Institute Approach
The Jai Institute for Parenting is built on the belief that connection comes before correction.
Their model teaches parents to move away from reactive patterns and into conscious, compassionate communication.
Core principles include:
Emotional attunement – tuning in to your child’s inner world.
Connection-based discipline – setting limits without shame or punishment.
Transformative listening & communication – moving from conflict to collaboration.
Parent self-regulation – your calm becomes your child’s calm.
These principles, combined with nervous system tools, create lasting change in family dynamics.
Nervous System Support
When stress runs high, our nervous system gets stuck in “fight, flight, or freeze”. Children feel this too – it often looks like meltdowns, defiance, withdrawal, or anxiety.
Through therapeutic coaching, I teach families how to:
Recognise signs of nervous system dysregulation.
Use Polyvagal-informed exercises to restore calm.
Practise EFT, breathwork and mindfulness as everyday tools.
Model healthy emotional regulation so children feel safe and supported.
The Power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
NLP explores how our thoughts, language, and behaviours are connected.
In therapeutic coaching, I use NLP to help parents:
Reframe unhelpful beliefs (e.g. “I’m failing as a parent”) into empowering ones.
Shift communication styles for stronger connection.
Build confidence and calm in challenging moments.
Model resilience and positive thinking for children.
Why Therapeutic Coaching Works
By combining nervous system support, conscious parenting principles, and NLP communication tools, families experience:
Less stress and more calm.
Stronger parent-child connection.
Better emotional regulation for both parents and children.
More cooperation and less conflict at home.
My Promise to You
Therapeutic coaching is about progress, not perfection. I’ll meet you where you are and guide you toward a calmer, more connected family life.