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Safe Spaces with Sam offers 1:1 therapeutic coaching and small group sessions for children, adolescents and their parents in key aspects of mental health and wellbeing.

24/06/2026

🦋🌞For anyone struggling with friendships right now 🌞🦋

🦋🌞And what makes you such an expert at knowing about these things?🌞🦋It’s a minefield out there with so many people claim...
23/06/2026

🦋🌞And what makes you such an expert at knowing about these things?🌞🦋

It’s a minefield out there with so many people claiming to be experts in children’s mental health and saying they’re therapists, counsellors or coaches, able to help with a myriad of worries. Unfortunately some only have basic training, if any at all, at best they’re a waste of money, at worst they can damage a child.

So what makes me different and somebody you know you can trust?

1) I am a qualified secondary school teacher, currently teaching 3 days a week and have been for over 25 years. This means I have a firm grasp on what is realistic to expect of a school, in making reasonable adjustments for children, and of course very experienced at working with them.

2) Many of my years teaching were spent in a pastoral role as a deputy head of year, so I have vast experience dealing with children and teens issues and their families.

3) I am the parent of 2 girls, one of whom is on the pathway to an ADD/ADHD assessment, so I know what it’s like to be the parent to a child with additional needs and all the frustrations that come with that.

4) I am qualified at level 4 and 5 for both parental and child coaching, plus hold a therapeutic coach qualification on a fully accredited course. The full course details are available on my website, they included many other shorter courses too ie self harm, grief and eating disorders.

5) I am fully insured and accredited and have to have regular supervision sessions with my course tutor to ensure I am complying fully with my requirements and to check in with my own load and cases.

6) I will not take on clients that are outside my scope of practice. I am very honest if I feel I can’t help, and will give you recommendations as to someone who can.

7) I offer FREE no obligation discovery calls, so you can ask me anything you need to, ask to see my qualifications and check to see if I would be the right person to help.

For more information about 1:1 coaching contact me [email protected] or visit my website http://safe-spaces.square.site

🦋🌞Parental device control advice 🌞🦋I'm sure many of you have recently embarked upon the phone owning journey with your c...
22/06/2026

🦋🌞Parental device control advice 🌞🦋

I'm sure many of you have recently embarked upon the phone owning journey with your child, perhaps ready for the move to secondary school- we have in our house.

I'm also sure you're nervous about what you should put in place to ensure you keep your child safe on whatever device they have access to at home.

From the perspective of a parent, coach and secondary school teacher (who can't wait for the whole school ban on phones in September!), I can give you the rules we have in place in our home.

No access to a device within 2 hours of bedtime.
No more than 1 hour per day on a device.
Devices stay downstairs overnight.
Devices are subject to random checks IF we feel there may be something going on, so don't ever type anything you wouldn't want us to see.
If you receive anything you don't like, tell us.
No joining large chat groups.
No social media.
No devices at the dinner table.
Devices put away on family trips apart from photos.

Things may change over time, but this is us as it stands now. I have also found this webpage with some great advice on keeping children safe with parental controls.

Have a read and let me know if you have any extra rules in place.

https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEWyPdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWwNY7HC2B3kMkq88hAs5sEM8M3APfPPOGayrbPCau_jx_8-9OXsuPcYtw_aem_QuDbiI9Dlur2D6EWy5k0kA

For more information about 1:1 coaching drop me a message to [email protected] or visit http://safe-spaces.square.site

🦋🌞 Reflecting on strategies that work 🌞🦋These strategy cards are a tool I love to do with the superstars who have had a ...
21/06/2026

🦋🌞 Reflecting on strategies that work 🌞🦋

These strategy cards are a tool I love to do with the superstars who have had a few sessions with me already. We've successfully built up a toolbox of strategies to use in those moments when big emotions come out and we know what triggers those times too, so the perfect time to reflect.

Whilst we think about each card it brings up lots of interesting discussions and I'm always pleasantly surprised and impressed with just how well my superstars have got to know themselves and have a much deeper understanding of their brains, feelings and behaviour. This particular superstar was no exception!

For more information about 1:1 coaching for you or your child drop me an email to [email protected] or visit http://safe-spaces.square.site

🦋🌞 Sending love to ALL Dads this Father's Day. 🌞🦋Father’s Day can bring up a complex mix of emotions. For some, it’s a d...
21/06/2026

🦋🌞 Sending love to ALL Dads this Father's Day. 🌞🦋

Father’s Day can bring up a complex mix of emotions. For some, it’s a day of pure celebration. For others, it might carry a bit of weight, reflection, grief, or longing.

Today, we want to hold space for all the ways fatherhood shows up in our lives:

* 🍼 **New Dads & First-Time Dads** navigating the beautiful, exhausting early days.
* 🌱 **Those Expecting Dads** waiting with hopeful hearts.
* 🥾 **Step-Dads & Dads of Chosen Families** who stepped in and chose to love fiercely.
* 🧸 **Solo Dads & Long-Distance Dads** doing the heavy lifting, even when it feels lonely.
* 🕊️ **Grieving Dads & Those Missing Their Dads**—we see you.
* 🧭 **Dads Finding Their Path** and trying to build a healthier, more mindful future for their kids.

No matter what your Father's Day looks like today, please remember: You are heroes for your families, and your effort is fully counted.

You don't have to be perfect to be exactly what they need.

Take a deep breath today. You’re doing a wonderful job.

🦋🌞Get those worries out🌞🦋In this session my superstar wanted and needed to chat through a big trip coming up. They had q...
20/06/2026

🦋🌞Get those worries out🌞🦋

In this session my superstar wanted and needed to chat through a big trip coming up. They had quite a few worries about it as you can see.

These worries were being manifested at home with some not great behaviour and dysregulation.

We chatted them all through and how we could manage them, some had easy solutions, some strategic thinking and others just needed a bit of a reality check and a reminder that fear is just False Evidence Appearing Real.

Having a big 'brain dump' is a great way to talk it all out, I highly recommend it.

By the end of their session their 10/10 scale had been considerably lessened and they felt much better about going on the trip.

I hope they have an amazing time, stretch themselves outside their comfort zone and come back more confident and full of fantastic stories, which I can't wait to hear all about.

For more information about 1:1 coaching for you or your child drop me a message to [email protected] or visit http://safe-spaces.square.site

🦋🌞When Life Hits All at Once 🌞🦋This week has been an absolute test of resilience. From processing heavy family news and ...
20/06/2026

🦋🌞When Life Hits All at Once 🌞🦋

This week has been an absolute test of resilience. From processing heavy family news and navigating work stresses, to dealing with a severe ankle sprain, a brutal dental trip, and an unexpected evening run to A&E with my daughter and my husband away with work —it honestly felt like every single challenge arrived at the exact same time.

As mums, our natural instinct is to run on pure adrenaline, keep the plates spinning, and show up fiercely for our kids no matter what we are personally carrying. We push through the pain because that’s just what we do.

But as the dust finally begins to settle and the adrenaline drops, I’ve been reminded of a hard truth: You cannot pour from an empty cup, and you aren't meant to do this alone.

True resilience isn’t about pretending we are superheroes or grinding through exhaustion. It’s about knowing when to pause, pivot, and—most importantly—having the courage to say, "I need help."

I have had to rely heavily on my incredible village this week. From friends stepping in to help with the school runs to those checking in on us, I honestly don't know how I would have survived the logistics of the last few days without them. To my friends: thank you for being my hands and feet when mine literally stopped working.

I’ve had to lean heavily into that lesson over the last few days—pivoting my world online, keeping my foot firmly hoisted on a pile of pillows, and giving myself permission to just breathe and process.

As we head toward the weekend, this is your gentle reminder if you've been running on empty: it is okay to not be okay, and it is more than okay to ask for help. Lean on your village. Put the plates down. Prop your feet up. You matter, too. 🥰

🦋🌞 I don’t force them to grow. I help remove what’s holding them back 🌞🦋Kids and teens are naturally resilient — but pre...
19/06/2026

🦋🌞 I don’t force them to grow. I help remove what’s holding them back 🌞🦋

Kids and teens are naturally resilient — but pressure, fear, and negative self-talk can block their growth.

As a therapeutic mental health coach I help you and/or your child to:

✅ Build emotional resilience
✅ Navigate anxiety and stress
✅ Gain confidence and self-worth

When we remove the emotional blocks, our children don’t just survive — they thrive.

For more information about 1:1 coaching for you or your child drop me a message to [email protected] or visit http://safe-spaces.square.site

🦋🌞Great self care app recommendation🌞🦋If you have a teenager who struggles with anxiety, low motivation, or executive dy...
19/06/2026

🦋🌞Great self care app recommendation🌞🦋

If you have a teenager who struggles with anxiety, low motivation, or executive dysfunction, you need to know about this app.

It’s called Finch, and it’s basically a modern, wholesome Tamagotchi for mental health. Your teen gets a little virtual bird, and the only way to power it up to go on adventures is by completing real-life self-care tasks.

What I love about it as a mental health coach is that it completely removes the guilt. If your teen is having a high-anxiety day and all they can do is brush their teeth or step outside for fresh air, the app rewards them.

It builds emotional resilience, has built-in breathing tools, and helps them track their mood over time without it feeling like a chore.

My daughter discovered it and thinks it's great and some of my teen superstars have been raving about it too. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

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