I am a trained and experienced international middle and high school guidance and college counselor. In this role, I have worked with 11-18 year old students in international schools to support their social and emotional well being, academic progress, career aspirations and college search and applications. I am not a registered counselor or therapist. However, I can help you find a registered counselor or therapist if needed. I have an extensive network of contacts from over 25 years of working with mobile families.

Whilst my professional experience over the last 25 years has been with young people and families in international schools many of the ways that young people and families may need guidance and support are common to mobile and non-mobile families.

A lot of my work in recent years has been providing transitional support for students going to university overseas. This work has included social, emotional and academic support and guidance for students during their university years. Many families feel more comfortable sending their children off to university overseas knowing that a trusted and experienced adult is providing their child with a bit of extra guidance and support. I also work with 9-11 year old students to provide transition to Senior / Middle School.

Yes. I offer small groups of friends and or parent sessions. For example, I have facilitated small group online Stress Management and Examination Techniques sessions for students and An Introduction to the IBDP and An Introduction to Applying to University in the UK sessions for parents.

I am a firm believer in building a strong and diverse support network and encouraging young people to do the same. We all need different types of support at different stages in our lives. I am offering to be another person, with a range of extensive professional experience, in your network who can support and guide you in a positive, pragmatic and non-judgemental way.

Finding the right person with whom you feel comfortable working with is an important process. To help with this process I offer the first 15-minute session for free with no further obligation or commitment. This way we have the chance to see if we feel comfortable working together. I will be honest with you if I am not the best person to give you the support and guidance you need and I will help you to find someone who is a better fit. I have an extensive network of contacts from over 25 years of working with mobile families.

Yes. Very much so. Sometimes we just need to talk through something with someone who has a range of extensive professional experience for support and guidance.

To book your first online session with me please complete the form in my contact page. Select the type of enquiry that says “Book my free call”. You will receive my reply within 48 hours. After your 15-minute complimentary call, you can decide whether to book your first online session or not, depending on our initial conversation. I offer sessions over Skype or WhatsApp webcam (audio-only if you prefer).
In order to pay for my online services, I suggest my clients use TransferWise. I will provide my bank details and you can transfer directly to my account.

My hourly rate is £125. I offer four and six-hourly package rates. Four-hour packages are £450 and six-hour package rates are £650. After our initial chat, we can together agree on the best package for your needs.