FAQ and Testimonials

Amanda  is positive, supportive, caring and energetic, providing lots of practical solutions for parents trying to help their children. I think that when we started the course quite a few of us were despairing of ever being able to help our children feel less anxious, but even after the first session we all felt lighter and more positive.

One of the other things that made a huge difference was just bringing us together to talk and share our experiences and feelings. We all knew we were there because we had anxious children so there was nothing to hide, and it was so nice to bond with other people from different year groups at different stages of the primary school journey. Covid has had a massive impact on the anxiety levels of already anxious children, and as their parents, trying to keep them going, trying to get them into school each day, we manage to keep it together for them but don’t always have an outlet for ourselves. Off the back of the course we are going to try and stay in contact, possibly with a whatsapp group so we can carry on supporting each other.

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This course has been so incredibly helpful for both me and my son. I didn’t imagine how helpful I would find it for myself when I signed up. Many of the techniques are useful daily tools for parents too which in turn puts us in a better place to help our children. Aside from the specific tools and techniques I’ve learned I’ve found the group so beneficial because it has brought together parents from different years that we wouldn’t ordinarily mix with and it’s so useful to get an understanding of how children’s anxiety manifests itself in different age groups. This is something we wouldn’t normally be privy to and I’ve found it very helpful. The support from yourself and fellow attendees as well as the community feel has been invaluable and thank you for creating such an open and non-judgmental space for us. You have been so supportive and understanding and also you’re so sincere, which might sound like an unusual compliment but it’s very clear that you not only know what you are talking about but that you have lived it too. I would be very keen to keep in touch with everyone and also to attend any further relevant courses. Thank you again. I hope you know how much you’ve helped us all.

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Thank you so much for running this group, It has been really helpful to learn new skills in order to support my child. I have also found the other parents in the group an invaluable resource and am looking forward to continuing supporting each other going forward.

I have found the format of the groups extremely well structured and informative and have enjoyed sharing our progress over the weeks.

Thanks so much, Amanda. There's no doubt that the support you have given, and all the resources you've shared, have made a tricky term easier.

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I've also really valued the opportunity to be part of the course and share experiences with such a lovely group of people.

How long are the one to one sessions?

The sessions are 50 minutes long.

Which platform do you use for the online sessions?

We use Zoom.

How frequent are the sessions?

The sessions are generally run on a weekly basis, however this can be adapted to your needs.

Do you work with insurance companies?

Yes we are on the Private Practice Register and work with several insurance companies.

How long are the sessions?

The sessions are 50 minutes long.