Nurturing Emotional Development
SCHOOLS
EMPOWERING SENCO'S WITH TARGETED TIER 1/2 THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT
FAMILIES
EMOTIONAL THERAPY WHERE YOUR CHILD COMES FIRST (CARING LIKE A MUMMA BEAR AND HEALING LIKE A PROFESSIONAL).
REFERRALS
INVESTING IN EARLY INTERVENTION FOR LIFE - LONG CHANGE, WHERE FUNDING MEETS HEART CENTRED OUTCOMES.
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MUMMA BEAR
NURTURING EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
I am the founder and lead practitioner at Mumma Bear's with over 30 years of experience working with Children. My journey began with a Montessori qualification, where I quickly discovered the transformative power of healing through play and meaningful experience. This belief has guided every step of my career, I became a qualified NVQ Level 3 Assessor in Childcare & Development, supporting other professionals to grow their knowledge and confidence in nurturing children's early development.
My path naturally evolved into therapeutic support, leading me to train as a thrive practitioner (where I have worked closely with children in primary Schools to support their social and emotional wellbeing). I later expanded my knowledge by qualifying as a cognitive behavioural therapy practitioner and an advanced drawing and talking practitioner. These evidence based approaches allow me to meet each child, where they are, helping them gently process emotions, build resilience and feel safe in their own story.
I also serve as a deputy designated Safeguarding lead and a certified mental health first aider. These roles deepen my understanding of safeguarding and emotional needs and ensure that every child I work with is supported holistically.
At the heart of everything I do is the unwavering belief that children deserve to feel safe, understood and emotionally held. That's the spirit of Mumma Bear's therapy (warm, creative, protective and deeply child centred).
EFFECTIVE AREAS OF SUPPORT
ANXIETY
TRAUMA
ANGER
GRIEF
WELLBEING
SELF-ESTEEM
DEPRESSION
DOMESTIC ABUSE
BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES
PARENTAL SEPARATION
EXPLORE OUR THERAPIES
ACCESSIBLE TO ALL (SCHOOLS - FAMILIES - LOCAL AUTHORITIES)
WHY THIS THERAPY WORKS
Not all children can talk about how they feel and that's ok. At Mumma Bear's Therapy we understand that emotional expression doesn't always begin with words. Many children operate in a non-cognitive state when overwhelmed, which means traditional talking therapies might not reach them right away. That's why our child-lead, creative approaches are so vital. Through drawing, Sand-play and relational connection, we help children process emotions at a subconscious level, where the nervous system begins to calm and healing starts.
Before a child can think clearly or express themselves, they must first feel safe. These approaches nourish emotional development and lay the groundwork for lasting regulation, connection and resilience. In brain terms, when children begin to talk about feelings, they are shifting from reactive emotional states to engaging their pre-frontal cortex (the thinking part of the brain). That shift is the foundation for self-awareness, emotional literacy and better learning outcomes.
Sadly, Schools today are under-resourced and overstretched. With over 40,000 practitioners trained in Drawing and Talking therapy alone, it's clear there is a growing understanding of children's emotional needs, but not always the capacity to meet them. That's where Mumma Bear's therapy step in to be an extra pair of hands and ears to help a child feel seen and supported. At the core of all human development is emotional transaction (which is the ability to connect and feel connected). When a child experiences this, they being to trust, open up and grow.