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About Zoe

Hi - I'm Zoe. I've worked with children and teens for nearly 20 years and am passionate about child and adolescent mental and emotional wellbeing. 

 

Having worked in education in the state and private sector as a Teaching Assistant, LSA and ELSA, I've seen first hand the impact on children who are overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, and of those who lack confidence and low self-esteem. Personally, my own children, who are all neurodivergent, have had their own struggles over the years. It has given me a great understanding of where children and teens are at, where their worries lie and that children need alternative approaches to help them.

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I retrained to become a coach which looks at aspects of mental wellbeing through fresh eyes.  Children not only need to be heard and validated but they also need strategies and guidance, through practical activities, which coaching offers in an abundance.

 

Now, I support children and teens through their struggles, listening, guiding and giving them the tools to strive, thrive and move forward. 

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I'm fun and practical, and help kids to help themselves in a relaxed environment, to be honest about their feelings, understand their perspectives whilst using their naturally  creative skills eg. art, games, lego, worksheets, to engage, to consider and reframe their difficulties. 

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My goal is to create a safe environment where children feel comfortable challenging their negative thoughts and are encouraged to bravely explore new ways of thinking or approaching situations.

 

Working together, children leave coaching sessions with positive outcomes to succeed, to feel confident and resilient. 

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​You can find my qualifications here

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Sunny day coaching for teen and child mental health
Zoe, your fun and smiling coach
Sunny day coaching for teen and child mental health

Fun Facts!

Zoe walking her dogs

I smile A LOT!

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I'm a super short, but this has never stopped me!

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I love to be outdoors and enjoy a cold water dip and walking in the woods! 

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I wasn't very good at sport at school, but as an adult have done 3 half marathons!

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I am a proud mum to 3 neurodivergent (dyslexia and ADHD) sons who are slowly fleeing the nest!

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I love to dance and especially like a kitchen disco - my children find this very embarrassing!

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Shooting stars

Embracing my own challenge...

Sunny day coaching for teen and child mental health

Qualifications

Level 4 Diploma in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coaching

 

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning 

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BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate Workskills

 

Safeguarding Children and Young People Level 2

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Raising Awareness of Peer-on-Peer Abuse

 

Understanding and Supporting Grief and Bereavement 

 

Myths about Child and Adolescent Mental Health

 

Understanding and Supporting Emotionally Based School Avoidance

 

Understanding and Supporting Self Harm in Children and Adolescents

 

Supporting children with ASD to Decompress and Regulate

 

Paediatric First Aid

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Mental Health First Aider

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Enhanced DBS

Sunny day coaching for teen and child mental health

Sunny Day Coaching - a Safe & Friendly space 

Sunny day coaching for teen and child mental health

Embracing change and empowering children and teens to overcome challenges...

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