Behaviour is often the first language a child uses.
When children cannot yet express what they feel they show us through their behaviour. This communication tells us something about their emotional world, their development and the relationships around them.
What can look like anger, withdrawal or worrying behaviour is often an expression of something deeper. When we begin to understand what is being communicated, we can respond differently, and things can start to shift.
In our work together, here’s how I seek to address this with you;
I look beyond what is visible to understand what may be driving it
I consider the child within the context of the whole family
I think about how earlier experiences may still be shaping the present
I work with parents, not around them
The process is collaborative and thoughtful – we think and decide together
What happens in the first session:
The first session is a space to begin making sense of things. I listen carefully to what has brought you here, giving you time to talk openly about your concerns. I will begin to share an initial understanding of what may be happening. We will then think together about what kind of support might be helpful – for your child and/or you – and agree on a way forward. Any decisions about next steps are made collaboratively. Should we decide that your child would benefit from an individual assessment, then I can guide you to the right person on my team of associates and we would work alongside your child’s support.
Who this work is for:
This work is best suited to parents who are willing to reflect, to think deeply about what may be going on and be an active part of the process of change.