The list below is by no means exhaustive, but highlights the most frequent issues I encounter working in homes, schools, nurseries and day-care settings all over the U.K. and abroad.

·         Biting

·         Hitting

·         Tantrums and other anger issues

·         Refusal to cooperate with parents/authority figures

·         Impulse control

·         Social skills and friendships

·         Sibling rivalry and jealousy

·         Trouble adapting to a new baby, new home, school or care setting

·         Regression

·         Rudeness and inappropriate language

·         Unsafe behaviour ( ignoring boundaries )

Just as every child and parent is unique, so is every challenge they encounter. Although a ‘behaviour’ may be common (or sometimes not), the motivation, feelings, associations and ‘drivers’ are individual in every case. A one size fits all solution from a parenting book may not always work.

However much the Super Nannies of this world may champion Naughty Steps, Naughty Chairs and Time Outs, these will only deal with the outward signs of a problem. Unless the root cause of the ‘acting out’ is identified, when one’ undesirable’ behaviour is stopped, another may emerge to replace it.

My expertise lies in not just analysing the behaviour, but in working out the motivation and reason behind it, then developing a strategy that not only stops it in its tracks but resolves its cause.

For more information please feel free to contact me and to view the packages and services offered.

Please note that this is a behavioural rather than a therapeutic service and is not intended to replace medical assessment or provide mental health care or diagnosis.