Is your child struggling?
Big emotions can feel overwhelming—for children and for the parents who love them.
Perhaps your child struggles with anger that erupts without warning. Maybe they're anxious, withdrawn, or finding it hard to make friends. Or perhaps behaviour at home or school has become a daily battle.
You're not alone. And your child isn't broken—they just need help understanding what's happening inside.
At The Feelings Teacher, we help children develop emotional intelligence: the ability to understand their feelings, manage their reactions, and build stronger relationships. It's like giving them a superpower for life.
Every child is born with a unique set of strengths and challenges. But in today's world, navigating complex social situations, academic pressures, and the constant stream of information can be overwhelming, even for the most resilient kids.
What we help with:
Anxiety, anger, sadness, worry,
low self-esteem, grief
Meltdowns, defiance, aggression, impulsivity
Making friends, conflict resolution, understanding social cues
Divorce, moving home, starting new schools, family changes
Autism, ADHD, sensory processing, social communication difficulties
Difficult experiences, loss,
inconsistent care
Our sessions are designed to be safe, supportive, and, most importantly, effective. Here's what to expect:
Therapy only works when a child feels safe. That's why we start by building trust.
We meet your child where they're comfortable—at home, at our office, or even a favourite park. Through play, conversation, and our "All About Me" book, we get to know who your child really is: their interests, strengths, worries, and dreams.
No pressure. No interrogation. Just a genuine connection.
Behaviour is communication. When children act out, there's always a reason underneath.
We help your child explore what's really driving their feelings and actions—not to blame, but to understand. Together, we uncover patterns, triggers, and the unmet needs behind challenging behaviour.
This isn't about fixing your child. It's about helping them understand themselves.
Once we understand what's happening, we teach practical strategies that actually work:
Our goal isn't for your child to need us forever—it's to give them tools they'll use for life.
By the end of our work together, your child will have greater confidence, resilience, and the ability to navigate challenges independently. They'll understand their emotional landscape and know what to do when difficult feelings arise.
Children don't exist in isolation. That's why we involve you throughout the process.
Sessions may include 15-20 minutes of parent feedback. We share what we've worked on, what's helping, and practical strategies you can use at home. Because the real change happens between sessions—and you're the one who makes that possible.
Traditional approaches often focus on stopping unwanted behaviour. We focus on understanding it.
Using Emotion Coaching, Restorative Approach, and neurodiversity strategies, we address the root cause—not just the symptoms. This creates lasting change, not temporary compliance.
Sessions can take place:
🧩 At your home;
🧩 At our office in Blackheath, SE3 or Marylebone W1G ;
🧩 At your child's school;
We adapt to what works for your family.
Up to 1 hour per session
Weekly or fortnightly, depending on your child's needs
First 40-45 minutes: One-to-one work with your child;
Final 15-20 minutes: Feedback and strategies for parents. when needed.
We typically work with children aged 4 - 18
Our method combines three evidence-based frameworks:
Emotion Coaching: Helping children understand and regulate their feelings through empathy and connection, not dismissal or punishment.
Restorative Approach: Repairing relationships and rebuilding trust after conflict—teaching responsibility and empathy rather than shame.
Neurodiversity Strategies: Adapting our approach to how each child's brain works—because no two children learn or feel the same way.
Together, these create a flexible, compassionate approach that meets your child exactly where they are.
Parenting can feel overwhelming—especially when your child's emotions or behaviour feel confusing, exhausting, or out of control.
You've read the books and tried the strategies. But nothing seems to stick. Perhaps you and your partner disagree on how to respond. Maybe you're exhausted from daily battles. Or you simply feel like you're failing.
You're not failing. You're just navigating challenges without the right support.
At The Feelings Teacher, we walk alongside parents, giving you the understanding, tools and confidence to support your child effectively whilst taking care of yourself too.
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You feel constantly overwhelmed – Parenting stress is affecting your sleep, relationships, or mental health;
Discipline isn't working – Nothing you try seems to change your child's behaviour;
Your relationship with your child feels strained – Constant conflict has replaced connection;
Family changes have thrown everything off – Divorce, relocation, or other transitions are impacting everyone;
You need help navigating the system – Schools, EHC Plans, SEND support all feel overwhelming;
Remember: Seeking support isn't giving up. It's stepping up for your family.
One-to-one guidance (face-to-face or online) where we explore what's really going on beneath the behaviour, develop strategies specific to your family, and build your confidence as a parent. This isn't therapy for you—it's practical coaching to help you understand and support your child more effectively.
When your child is working with us, you're part of the journey. We provide regular catch-ups, WhatsApp and email support between sessions, and practical strategies to reinforce what your child is learning at home.
We help you understand the SEND system, prepare EHC Plan applications, liaise with schools, attend meetings, and access specialist assessments. We don't just explain what to do—we help you actually do it.
Join us for supportive group sessions designed to empower your parenting journey. Delivered by Ines Gomes or one of our trusted partners , these workshops cover essential topics such as emotion coaching, managing conflict, and supporting neurodiversity. You can view our current schedule of available workshops via the link below.
At the heart of our work is Emotion Coaching — a research-backed approach that transforms how you respond to your child's feelings.
Instead of: "Stop crying, you're fine!" "Go to your room until you can behave!"
Emotion coaching teaches: "I can see you're really upset. Tell me what happened." "Your body feels angry right now. Let's work through this together."
This approach validates your child's feelings whilst maintaining boundaries, teaches emotional regulation instead of suppression, and creates lasting change instead of temporary compliance.
Children whose parents use emotion coaching develop stronger emotional intelligence, better behaviour, and closer family relationships.
We help parents understand how their approach affects their child by balancing nurture (warmth, connection) with boundaries (structure, expectations):
Strict rules without emotional warmth. Children comply out of fear but struggle with emotional regulation.
Strict rules without emotional warmth. Children comply out of fear but struggle with emotional regulation.
Lots of love but few rules. Children struggle with self-control and may escalate behaviour.
Warmth and empathy combined with clear expectations. Children feel safe, develop emotional intelligence, and thrive.
Our goal is helping you move toward emotion coaching—not through judgment, but through understanding and practical support.
We meet to understand your family's challenges and what you're hoping to achieve.
Together we decide what type of support fits best for your family.
We work with you consistently, adjusting our approach as needs change.
Our goal is for you to feel capable and connected—empowered in your own parenting.
What makes us different from parenting books or online courses?
We don't just tell you what to do—we help you actually do it.
Need to fill out an EHC Plan application? We'll sit with you and work through it together.
Confused by your child's assessment report? We'll explain it in plain English.
Don't know what to say in a school meeting? We'll help you prepare or come with you.
Tried a strategy but it's not working? We'll adapt it until it does.
This is partnership, not prescription.
