Our 9 year old daughter had 4 sessions with Char in the comfort of our home. We had contacted Char as on and off, our daughter has struggled with general anxiety, especially when returning to school after a short absence due to illness or a school holiday. Our daughter was instantly drawn to Char’s welcoming approach. Char showed interest in her hobbies, friends and school from the first session which put our daughter at ease. She is also overcoming Selective Mutism so it was very encouraging to see her open up to her from the first session.

Together through child-led activities they worked on self-help tools to use when anxiety arises. Char also uses worry dolls in her sessions, that help act out situation to find positive solutions. We found this approach very useful as the child doesn’t feel its about them, but found it easier to talk about dolls in role play. (We have even bought a set of dolls since and used them!)We saw quite a shift in our daughter’s approach to her anxiety and confidence in the 4 weeks Char came to our house.

As a parent, it is also a huge support to be able to confide in someone like Char, someone who listens without judgement and genuinely understands the pressures and emotions that come with raising a family. Knowing there is a safe, trusted space to talk things through makes an enormous difference. Char has a very warm and gentle approach, and we would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a mental health coach for their child!

Our 7 year old son is a very confident, outspoken and gentle child at home, but in public he tends to shut down quickly, and we started noticing this more and more in social situations This would cause him frustration, shown through big emotions specifically aimed at me, his mother.

We contacted Char to help him build confidence outside his safe space, and particularly to support him in standing up to louder, more boisterous children at school. He warmed to Char almost immediately and was able to express himself openly during their sessions. Char used a range of fun, engaging activities, including worry dolls to role‑play different scenarios. This really helped him open up and feel part of the process. This approach made it easier for him to explore situations without feeling overwhelmed.

Over the four weeks that Char visited us, we saw a genuine shift in his confidence in public settings. Generally, he seemed more grounded, more self-assured, and better able to navigate moments that would previously have shut him down completely. As a parent, it is also an invaluable source of support to have someone like Char to confide in. Her ability to listen with empathy, offer reassurance, and create a sense of trust provides a stability that parents often need but rarely ask for.

Char has such a positive, encouraging manner, and she is a wonderful mental health coach for children. We would highly recommend her to any family who feels their child could benefit from additional support.