When we first started working with Jade, our daughter was struggling with significant separation anxiety and attachment challenges. She found being held by anyone other than her father and I incredibly difficult.

From the very beginning, Jade approached her with extraordinary patience, warmth and emotional intelligence. She took the time to build genuine trust and a secure relationship, always responding to our daughter with kindness, consistency and sensitivity. It was clear that she understood the importance of attachment and emotional security, tailoring her approach to our daughter's individual needs and helping her feel safe, seen and understood.

Over time, we saw a remarkable transformation. Our daughter became more confident, more independent and far more comfortable separating from us. Most importantly, she felt secure. Thanks in large part to the strong foundation Jade helped create, she was able to settle successfully into nursery, taking the time to set the pace and build trusting relationships with staff and embrace a huge transition that had once felt overwhelming.

What made Jade truly exceptional, however, was that her support extended beyond our daughter. As a mother navigating a challenging period, I found Jade's calm presence, reassurance and understanding invaluable. She never made us feel judged and always approached both parent and child with compassion, empathy and encouragement. At a time when I often questioned whether I was doing enough, Jade provided not only practical support but emotional support too, helping me feel more confident and capable as a parent.

Beyond her professional skills, Jade became a trusted and valued part of our family and is now someone I consider a valued friend. She communicated brilliantly, consistently went above and beyond, and brought a level of care and dedication that is incredibly rare to find.

The impact she has had on our daughter's confidence, emotional wellbeing and development, as well as my own not to mention the care and support she showed our family as a whole, cannot be overstated. Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have Jade in their lives, and we will always be grateful for the care, expertise and kindness she brought to ours.

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