Working with parents and children is some of the most challenging and rewarding work I do. Especially because it takes humility and care and thoughtfulness. Parents and children are the experts in their own lives. Introducing an outsider like me into a family system can feel challenging and exposing.

So I try to be mindful of my presence and to take great care in the work that I do. My main objective in this work is to try to create space with families to think about their experiences and to begin to make sense of them in a safe and trusting relationship. 

This isn’t always possible to achieve but a lot can be learned that can be helpful to all members of the family. In order to do this work attention to my own practice is essential and so my own supervision and reflective practice are critical and something I prioritise.

Sometimes my work involves using video and specific programmes like VIG and Sensory Attachment Intervention. Both of which are delivered under supervision of my own.