Demeter

My Summary

Adhd, Autism & Dyslexia Specialist, Self Directed Learning Facilitator, Counsellor & Family Coach

My Experience

I am mum and stepmum to older children, and have supported my neurodivergent kids through the challenges associated with not fitting into the mainstream.

I have also personally navigated the intense difficulties of painful pregnancy, traumatic birth experience and living with post-natal depression. My life experience and trauma recovery puts me in a position to be a very effective healing presence for women who feel emotionally wounded and stuck in painful patterns of behaviour.

Prior to having baby number two, I worked in the corporate world in London as a PA. Since my second son was born, I have worked with children, teens and families throughout my varied career history which has included being a childminder, babysitter, family support manager, gardener, dog-walker, librarian, mental health support worker, self directed learning facilitator and, within private and community practice as a qualified therapeutic counsellor.

I’m a musician and singer-songwriter writer as well as a sound therapist, and I love to support everyone in finding their own inner music.

I love to work with the voice as a storyteller, poet and performer, and have studied drama and performance at Northumbria university and Rose Bruford drama school in Sidcup. I have worked as a commercial voice over and have narrated a children’s audiobook.

I believe in the power of nature as the ultimate healing and unifying agent, and have led groups of adults and young people in bushcrafting and making natural art.

I practice yoga, meditation, and conscious exercise, which builds muscle strength and cardio fitness without stressing the nervous system. I believe very strongly in the importance of the body-mind connection. I support everyone I work with on becoming acquainted with the body-mind, which exceptionally important for those living with ADHD.

My Qualifications

Foundation in Psychosynthesis Counselling
PG Dip in Psychosynthesis Counselling
CPD in Sand Tray Work
Trained Beanstalk Reading Volunteer
Adult and Child Safeguarding Trained
Paediatric First Aid (up to date training pending)
Fire Safety trained
Adult first Aid (up to date training pending)
NVC (non violent communication) self trained
De-escalation trained
NCMA Childminder trained and formerly registered

My Availability

For nanny, daytime childcare and homeschooling, I am currently available alternate Wednesdays and Fridays from 8am until 6pm. I am available Saturday evenings from 4pm until midnight for babysitting.

My Fees

• Nannying from £25.00 per hour (gross)

I am willing to consider reductions for those on a low income, unemployed, single parents, incapacitation due to long-term illness including mental health issues, people on maternity/paternity leave, and children who are being cared for by grandparents or other family members.