Coaching Psychologist (MSc) | Supporting parents, professionals and teams to lead with compassion, curiosity and confidence. Helping people thrive!
Delivering psychologically informed coaching, wellbeing workshops and staff training (in person & online).
10/06/2026
Now I’m back from my little social media break, I wanted to check in…
Because if you’re anything like the mums I work with, there's a good chance you’re carrying far more guilt, pressure and self-doubt than you realise.
Do any of these sound familiar?
20/05/2026
Children don’t learn emotional regulation from never experiencing hard feelings.
They learn it from experiencing hard feelings with support, safety, boundaries and repair alongside them.
That doesn’t mean there are no consequences.
It doesn’t mean “letting behaviour slide.”
And it definitely doesn’t mean parenting this way is easy.
Honestly, this is some of the hardest parenting there is.
Staying connected when you’re triggered too.
Holding boundaries without shame.
Repairing when things go wrong.
Trying again and again in the hard moments.
Definitely anything but “soft” or easy.
This is leadership.
19/05/2026
I’ve had lots of conversations recently with parents saying things like:
* “My child loses it over tiny things”
* “They seem anxious all the time”
* “They go from 0–100 so quickly”
* “I don’t always know how to help without everyone ending up overwhelmed”
A lot of children are carrying big feelings and a lot of parents are exhausted trying to support them whilst managing everything else too.
That’s exactly why I created my parent & child workshops💛
It’s a relaxed, child-friendly session designed to help parents better support their child’s worries, overwhelm and big emotions through simple calming tools, activities and conversations you can continue using at home. Plus additional support and guidance for parents/carers to use at home.
📍 Little Piggies Cafe
📅 27th May (half term)
👧 Ages 5-8 years old and a parent/ carer
There are 4 spaces remaining, click the link below to book your space:
https://www.nurturingminds.co/service-page/big-feelings-understanding-anger?referral=service_list_widget
In those moments, it’s easy to see behaviour as a problem.
But the way you see the behaviour shapes everything that happens next.
When the thought is
“they’re being disrespectful”
it’s much harder to stay calm, think clearly, and respond in the way you actually want to.
But when you shift it towards
“they’re having a hard time and don’t know what to do right now”
your whole response changes.
You feel more regulated.
You can think more clearly.
You’re able to hold the boundary and support your child through the feeling.
And that’s where real learning happens.
Not just behaviour change…
but your child learning how to handle what they’re feeling.
I’m Amy, a coaching psychologist and mum, and I support parents to feel more clear and confident, so family life feels that bit easier.
Follow along for more 🤍
30/04/2026
Does this sound like your morning?
If you’re stuck in this cycle, threatening, following through or backing down, and nothing actually changing, you’re not alone and you’re not failing.
As a coaching psychologist who has worked with children and families for 14 years, this is one of the most common patterns I see. And the good news is it’s one you can change.
Understanding what’s beneath your child’s behaviour and giving yourself the tools to respond rather than react is where everything starts to change.
That’s exactly what my Parent and Child Anger Workshop is designed to do.
📅 27th May — half term week
📍 Small group, local, face to face
✅ Includes my parent guide and follow up support
🧒 Child focused — you and your child do this together
Comment ‘RESPOND’ below and I’ll send you all the details 👇
I’m hoping to get Nurturing Minds out into the community more this summer ☀️
Does anyone know of any school or nursery summer fairs or village fetes that are looking for stall holders?
I’ll be bringing supportive resources for parents and children around emotions, behaviour and wellbeing 💛
Would really appreciate any recommendations or connections, or feel free to message me if you’re organising one!
Good parenting isn’t about keeping your child happy all the time.
Because good parents will set boundaries children don’t like:
– “You can’t have another biscuit.”
– “It’s time to do your homework.”
- “It’s time to leave the park.”
And when that happens, your child will feel:
– frustration
– anger
– disappointment
– upset
Those moments aren’t something to fix or avoid.
Yes, they’re hard.
But this is where the real learning happens.
This is where children learn:
– what those feelings feel like
– how to express them
– how to manage and move through them
And when you can stay steady…
when you can hold the boundary and the emotion…
when you can stay connected even when it’s hard…
That’s what builds emotional security.
That’s what builds resilience.
Because when a child’s emotions are shut down, dismissed, or escalated…
They don’t learn how to cope with the feeling.
They learn that the feeling isn’t okay.
And they can feel alone in their struggles.
If this is something you’re finding difficult, you’re not alone.
I’m Amy, a Coaching Psychologist, and I support parents to manage their own emotions, support their children’s emotions, and build calmer, more connected relationships at home.
Comment “GUIDE” and I’ll send you my free 5 step guide on how to stay steady without shouting or shutting down when your child is having a hard time.
We talk about love languages for adults…
But for kids, it’s much simpler.
PLAY.
This is when they’re:
💫 most relaxed
💫 most engaged
💫 most themselves
It’s how they learn.
It’s how they process what’s going on for them.
But I know what it actually feels like as a parent…
You’ve got a million things to do
your brain is full
you’re already touched out
And now you’re being asked to:
sit on the floor
drink imaginary tea
and fully commit to it 😅
It is the last thing you’ve got capacity for.
But if we want:
👉 fewer meltdowns
👉 better communication
👉 more cooperation
👉 a calmer, easier home life
We need to speak their language.
Because when you join them in their world…
you’re helping them:
👉 feel more settled
👉 learn how to handle things
👉 build the skills they can use in real life
That might look like:
👉 acting out tricky situations
👉 playing through friendship stuff
👉 practising what to say or do
👉 playing mindfulness/ emotional regulation games
This is exactly what I do in my parent & child workshops too.
Taking the emotional skills we want our children to learn…
and turning them into something they can actually use and play with in real life.
I’m running a parent & child anger workshop in May to help you handle big emotions without it turning into a battle.
If you want the details, comment PLAY and I’ll send them over 🤍
It is easy to over commit and take on too much. Trying to be the best Mama, partner, friend, employee, sibling. As well as keep the house clean, find the time and energy to exercise and eat healthily and have time to see friends and have hobbies!
Remember “you can do anything, but you can’t do everything” - David Allen
Slow down Mama and ask yourself, is what your asking of yourself realistic? How important is this to me right now?
02/10/2025
✨ A new chapter for Nurturing Minds ✨
When I first started Nurturing Minds, it was all about creating a safe, supportive space for parents and families. That work will always remain at the heart of what I do to create a better future for our children 💛
But over the last few years I’ve grown, my clients have grown, and my practice has naturally grown too.
Today, I’m stepping into this new chapter as a Coaching Psychologist, bringing together my personal journey, my professional training, and the lessons I’ve learned from walking alongside so many of you already.
What does that mean? It means I get to keep doing the work I love, helping people move through challenges, build confidence, and create changes that ripple into their lives, their families, and their work. And it also means I can now offer more: support for individuals, for professionals working with children and families, and for organisations who want to invest in wellbeing.
This is just the beginning. Thank you for being here and for being part of the journey so far I can’t wait to share what’s to come. ✨
👉 Find out more about coaching here: https://www.nurturingminds.co/coachingwithamy