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Support for families

Navigating a child’s development can feel complex and overwhelming at times.

We provide clear, evidence-based psychological support to help you understand needs and identify effective next steps.

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How we can help

If you’re feeling unsure about how best to support your child, we provide a structured and compassionate space to explore concerns and consider practical ways forward.

Together, we make sense of what is happening for your child and identify support that feels manageable and appropriate for your family.

Initial consultation

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Every child and family is unique. We offer flexible pathways depending on need.

Start with a brief, 20-minute online initial consultation to share your concerns. This helps us identify the most appropriate next step - which may include consultation, collaborative work with school or professionals, assessment, or therapeutic support where appropriate.

We will work with you to identify the level of support that is most appropriate.

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Consultation

A 50-minute, tailored consultation to explore your child’s needs in more depth, develop a shared understanding, and agree clear, practical next steps.

This may include guidance for home, planning support with school, or shaping a wider package of support.

A 2-page summary report is provided. 

Sessions are available in-person in Dumfries or online across the UK.

Consultation with school and professionals

With your consent, we can work collaboratively with your child’s school or other professionals to develop a shared understanding of needs across home and educational contexts. 

This supports consistent, joined-up working that feels meaningful and effective.

A 2-page summary report is provided.

Sessions are available in-person in Dumfries or online across the UK.

Assessment of needs

A structured and tailored assessment to understand your child’s learning, development, and/or neurodevelopmental profile, including strengths, differences, and areas of need. 

This process brings together information from multiple sources to provide clarity and direction.

A 6-page comprehensive report is provided.

Sessions are available in-person in Dumfries or online across the UK.

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Therapeutic support

Individualised therapeutic support for children and families, guided by a psychological understanding of your child’s experiences, relationships, and needs.

This may include approaches such as EMDR or VIG, depending on what is most appropriate. Our work prioritises emotional safety, strong relationships, and careful pacing to support meaningful and lasting change.

A brief summary report is provided at key review points.

Sessions are available in-person in Dumfries or online across the UK.

You can learn more about the approaches we use below.

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps children and young people process experiences that feel overwhelming or distressing.

    It can be helpful for experiences that relate to a single event trauma or complex relational trauma that may manifest as anxiety and avoidance. 

    EMDR is delivered in a safe, structured, and carefully paced way, with a strong focus on emotional regulation, trust, and the child’s sense of safety. The aim is to reduce the intensity of distress linked to past experiences so that they feel more manageable in the present.

  • Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) is a strengths- based approach that supports parents and carers to build stronger, more connected relationships with their child. 

    Using short video clips of everyday interactions, we reflect together on moments of connection, communication, and emotional attunement. 

    VIG helps adults notice what is already working well and build on these moments to support a child’s emotional security, regulation, and development. It is particularly helpful where relationships feel strained or where a child has experienced early relational difficulties or uncertainty.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We begin with a 20-minute online initial consultation to understand your concerns and identify the most appropriate next steps together.

  • All support begins with a 20-minute online initial consultation, priced at £40 and credited towards any further services. From there, fees vary depending on the type and level of support required. We will provide clear information about costs before any commitment is made.

  • No, you can commission our services directly.

  • With your consent, yes. We regularly collaborate with schools and other professionals to build a shared understanding.

  • Sessions are available online across the UK or in person in our quiet clinic space in Dumfries.

  • Yes, we provide a written summary following consultations, assessments, and at key review points during therapeutic support.

  • Yes, many families return for review consultations, further assessment, or ongoing support as needs change.

What you can expect

We take a whole-child approach, considering strengths, experiences, and context. 

You can expect collaboration, transparency, and shared decision-making at every stage.

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    Working with Jemma has been a game-changer for our family. She helped us figure out what was going on for our child and worked with us to create strategies that have helped. Her understanding and patience made us feel at ease and we feel confident with supporting our child now. - Parent

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    Jemma helped us make sense of what was going on for our child at a time when we felt stuck. She took the time to listen and understand our family. She explained things clearly and gave us practical ideas that we could use at home. We felt much more confident and less alone after working with her. - Parent

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    Jemma was calm, kind, and easy to talk to. She helped us see things differently and understand our child in a much deeper way. The strategies she suggested were simple but helpful, and we’ve been able to put them into practice straight away. We felt very supported. - Parent

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    We came to Jemma feeling completely unsure how to help our child. She helped us understand what was going on and gave us clear, practical ways to support them. It’s made such a difference to our confidence as parents. - Parent

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    The consultation with Jemma helped us make sense of things straight away. Jemma really listened and understood our child, and we left with a much clearer idea of what to do next. - Parent

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    We appreciated how Jemma worked with both us and the school. It helped everyone feel on the same page and made things much more consistent for our child. - Parent

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    We were nervous about starting EMDR, but Jemma took things at a pace that felt right for our child. It always felt safe and carefully thought through. We’ve seen a real difference in how our child copes with things that used to feel overwhelming. - Parent

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    We had tried other approaches before, but EMDR with Jemma helped our child process some difficult experiences in a way that felt safe and contained. - Parent

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    We finally feel like we have a clear explanation of what is going on for our child. Jemma’s clear psychological formulation made a huge difference. It helped both us and the school see things differently and be more consistent in how we support our child. - Parent

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