My Approach

This work is about helping children and those who support them in accepting, valuing and giving space for all their unique qualities and strengths even when they are different to those around them, understanding difference is not a weakness and there is space in the
world for all ways of being which lead to all sorts of possibilities.

It is about accepting and expressing emotions, developing holistic approaches to healing difficult experiences and emotions which otherwise can be trapped inside, leak out or inform more damaging ways of coping with life experiences.

The Nook is also about self discovery including psychometric assessments uncovering hidden unique learning profiles incorporating individual experiences of language, literacy, processing and memory strengths and challenges which helps schools and parents support children and young people in accessing education as effectively as possible but also provides insight and self awareness for the child to take into their future.

At The Nook, children and young people are received with acceptance and curiosity and are offered a variety of tools and experiences to help them gain greater confidence and greater sense of self worth through a personalised and holistic approach.