I trained as a Music Therapist and Special Needs Educator. Alongside my clinical work at schools, hospices and hospitals, I spent years working as a Specialist Nanny within family homes. This experience shaped the way I understand behaviour. While clinical settings can provide valuable insight and support, it was being alongside children and families in their everyday lives that showed me the bigger picture and where I was able to create the most meaningful change.
My approach is non-judgemental and personable, with full respect for the sensitivity of working in your home. I understand that underneath each behaviour is a need that a child is trying to communicate. I help you understand what it is communicating, support your child’s underlying needs, and help you feel more confident and grounded in your responses.
Credentials
🎓 Music Therapy MA (HCPC Registered AS018540)
📚 BA Special Educational Needs
✅ Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) trained
🎓 Active in research, currently published in JBI Evidence Synthesis, and International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH)
Multidisciplinary approach
I don’t work in isolation. If there is need for further support, I collaborate with:
- Speech & Language Therapists (SALT)
- Occupational Therapists
- Clinical Psychologists
- Wellbeing Coaches
This way, your family gets collaborative support, not just one piece of the puzzle.