For Parents

Gentle, honest, practical.

The community, the conversations, and the tools I share live mostly on Instagram and The Wellbeing Table podcast. Here's where to find them.

Where to find me

The right channel for every question.

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Instagram
@teaoftherapy

The daily home for parent reflections, child-counsellor translations, and what to say when you don't know what to say. Save what helps. Send it to the parent you know who needs it.

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The Wellbeing
Table Podcast

Every Tuesday. Honest conversations with educators, clinicians, advocates and people with lived experience โ€” about what children and young people really need from us.

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Parent + Counsellor
Translation Guide

Phrases children use when they're actually struggling, what they might mean, and what to try at home. A free guide to help you hear what your child is really saying.

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For Parents

Articles that might help.

Simple, honest reads for parents navigating their child's mental health.

For Parents

Talking to Your Child About Mental Health: A Parent's Guide

Simple, practical language and strategies to open up conversations about feelings and mental health at home.

For Parents

Signs Your Child May Be Struggling with Mental Health โ€” and How to Help

Children don't always say "I'm struggling." Here's what to look for and five practical steps to take as a parent.

What Parents & Guardians Say

Changing Lives, One Session at a Time

Real words from parents, guardians, and young people about their experience working with Nicole.

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โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Child Therapy ยท Aged 15

Nicole was incredibly instrumental in helping KSP better understand their emotions, the origins of said emotions and how to cope with tough periods. Her level of expertise, insight and genuine passion for healthy mental wellness effortlessly translates in how she approaches her clients. I've seen such a profound sense of growth, maturity and gratitude that I frankly had never anticipated in such a short amount of time. I couldn't recommend Nicole enough to anyone with a young person who needs answers that we as parents and guardians may not be able to provide.

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Guardian Child aged 15 ยท Therapeutic Support
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โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Child Therapy ยท Aged 8

I just want to say a massive thank you for all the help you have given X. I have seen such a difference in him โ€” his confidence has grown massively. He is now learning to break situations down, which is helping things so much at home and at school. He looks forward to Wednesdays to sit down with you and talk about any worries he has. I feel X has really benefited from seeing you once a week and I am so happy with the progress he is making. I can't thank you enough.

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Parent Child aged 8 ยท Therapeutic Support
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โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜… Young Person ยท Aged 15

At the beginning of my 12 sessions I had with you, I struggled immensely with self confidence and self perception. During the first few sessions you helped me open up to these struggles and really identify what the reasoning behind them was. From the work you put in I was able to answer questions I never thought possible and find myself again. You were kind, welcoming and had confidence in me which drove me to find it in myself. Looking back, I can already see a huge difference in myself and the confidence I have gained.

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Young Person Aged 15 ยท 12-Session Programme

"If you're a parent reading this and wondering whether your child needs more support โ€” you're not overreacting. You're paying attention. That alone matters."

โ€” Nicole Henry