Welcome to The Calming Space
I feel very lucky to have spent my working life supporting children and families, both professionally and through volunteering. My journey began with teaching swimming and developed into roles including Head of Year and Pastoral Lead in a secondary school. These experiences have helped me understand the pressures young people can face at home and in school, and how important it is for them to feel safe, listened to and understood.
I believe everyone has strengths within them, even when life feels difficult or overwhelming. Through a calm, trusted space and gentle support, I help children, young people and families make sense of their feelings, build confidence and take positive steps forward.
Drawing on my experience in education, pastoral care and child-focused roles, I use creative coaching techniques inspired by the Ollie Model and NLP. My approach is kind, patient and tailored to each individual, helping them feel calmer, more capable and better able to understand themselves.
I look forward to meeting you
Dawn