FAQs

Working with Kate

  • Kate has 20 years of experience working with children and young people. She is a qualified SENCO, specialist teacher, and former Deputy Headteacher.

  • Kate creates safe, engaging learning spaces where children feel seen, heard, and supported. Her strategy-based sessions are rooted in evidence-based practice and shaped by her professional experience, empathy, and commitment to empowering children and families.

  • Kate supports neurodiverse learners of all ages, including children and young people with:

    • ADHD

    • Autism (ASC)

    • Dyslexia

    • Dyspraxia

    • Executive functioning difficulties

    • Emotional regulation challenges

    • Learning anxiety or school avoidance
      She also works with children who may not have a formal diagnosis but are struggling to reach their potential in traditional learning environments.

    • Parents

  • Not at all. Many families come to Kate while waiting for a diagnosis or when they simply sense their child needs more tailored support. Kate’s services are open to all neurodiverse learners—diagnosed or not.

Sessions with Kate

  • Sessions are warm, personalised, and strategically structured. Typically 1 hour long, they involve a mix of discussion, skill-building, cognitive-behavioural strategies, and reflective activities. Kate’s relaxed and encouraging style helps children stay engaged and open to learning—even when they usually struggle.

  • Kate offers both in-person and online sessions via secure platforms. Online sessions are just as interactive and engaging, and are often a preferred option for older children or those needing greater flexibility.

  • This depends on your child’s needs. Many families opt for weekly or fortnightly sessions, while others benefit from monthly check-ins or intensive short-term support during transitions or key school phases. Each session is typically lasts one hour.

  • Absolutely. Kate actively encourages collaborative support. With your permission, she liaises with schools, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure consistent strategies across environments.

  • Programmes are tailored and flexible. Some children benefit from a short block of sessions to build a specific skill, while others engage in longer-term support to build resilience, learning confidence, or navigate transitions.

Executive Functioning & Emotional Support

  • Executive Functioning Coaching helps children develop vital mental skills like organisation, time management, planning, task initiation, emotional control, and focus. Kate teaches practical strategies that children can apply both at school and at home, helping them build independence and reduce overwhelm.

  • Yes. Kate integrates cognitive-behavioural strategies into her sessions to support emotional regulation, anxiety reduction, and confidence building. Many families find that children become calmer, more resilient, and more self-assured through their work with Kate.

  • Yes. Kate has worked extensively with children who find school overwhelming or have disengaged due to anxiety or learning difficulties. She gently supports reintegration and works with schools to create compassionate, achievable plans.

Working with Families

  • Parental Coaching empowers you to support your child more confidently. Sessions may cover:

    • Understanding your child’s learning profile

    • Managing meltdowns and emotional dysregulation

    • Building executive functioning routines at home

    • Advocating within the school system

    • Navigating referrals or EHCP processes

  • Yes. Kate often includes parents at the start or end of sessions to share feedback, reflect on progress, or offer home strategies. You’ll always feel included and informed.

  • Kate conducts statutory assessments and can provide screening, observations, and written reports that support EHCP applications or reviews. She can also advise families on next steps and liaise with professionals as needed.

School Collaboration & Professional Support

  • Yes. Kate is happy to collaborate with schools to ensure children are supported consistently. She can attend meetings, offer strategy advice, and help embed inclusive practices across the classroom.

  • Absolutely. Whether your child is starting school, changing settings, or preparing for secondary or sixth form, Kate offers practical and emotional support to make transitions smoother and more positive.

  • On request, Kate can offer training, consultation, or informal guidance to school staff teams. These sessions focus on practical strategies for supporting neurodiverse learners, behaviour regulation, and inclusive teaching practices.

Booking, Payment & Practicalities

  • Start by booking a free introductory call via the website. This is a no-pressure opportunity to chat with Kate, share your concerns, and see if the fit feels right.

    • Specialist Learning Support (1:1 Coaching for Children) - £90 (1Hr session).

    • Executive Functioning Coaching - £125 (1Hr session)

    • School Success Strategies (School Readiness & Transition Support) - £125 (1Hr session)

    • Parental Coaching & Support - £125 (1Hr session)

    • Early Intervention Assessment - £495 

    • Full diagnostic Assessment - £725

  • Payment is made in advance via bank transfer.

  • Kate requires 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or changes. Late cancellations will be charged in full unless due to exceptional circumstances.

  • Yes. Many families choose to work with Kate over a term or academic year. Tailored packages can be arranged based on your goals and availability.

  • You’re welcome to send brief updates or questions by email. For more detailed support, a follow-up consultation or review session may be appropriate.