Coaching, Mentoring and Consultations for Professionals
Is this right for you?
Are you a supporting professional for children, teens or families?
Are you committed to providing the highest quality service possible?
Do you recognise that there are aspects of your practice that you could improve?
Are you keen for, and open to, learning?
Do you sometimes feel frustrated about the complexities you face with your clients?
Are you still recommending:
- reward charts
- time out
- 'naughty step' or equivalent
- illogical consequences (punishments eg removal of privileges?)
Do you recognise Compassion Fatigue in your parent client's?
Do you know what to recommend for Compassion Fatigue recovery?
Are you a:
Counsellor | Psychologist | Occupational Therapist |
Physiotherapist | Speech Pathologist | Teacher |
NDIS Support Worker | Social Worker | Educational psychologist |
Child Care Director | Youth Worker | Registered Nurse |
This are examples of the professional titles some have when working with children and families. Your title may be different.
If the answer was 'yes' to any of these questions - then this is for you!
What does Alison do as a Coach and Mentor?
Alison helps people who are facing problems with stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationships and other issues that get in the way of living life well.
Alison supports clients who want to make changes in their life build resilience and experience more joy.
What approach does Alison take with clients?
Alison is Certified as a Counsellor, Trauma Recovery specialist and Havening Practitioner.
This means she works with each client to determine the best approach for them depending on their needs, preferences and goals. She does not rely on only one approach.
Frequently asked Questions about Coaching and Mentorship
How long are the sessions?
Sessions are usually 60 minutes
How many sessions will I need?
This is decided based on what your goals are and what you come to Alison to address.
How much does it cost?
Individual session fee is $300 per hour.
3 month package with fortnightly sessions (6 sessions) $1,500 saving $300.
6 month package with fortnightly sessions (12 sessions) $2,400 save $1,200
Is this the same as my professional supervision?
No because you almost definitely don't know what you don't know. Alison is not part of your professional 'club' - trained in the same field - and therefore brings a different perspective. Alison, when listening as you talk about a client, knows what you don't know. That is the starting point!
What makes Alison so different?
Great question! Alison has a unique perspective which is not built in the same way as yours. Alison has studied with Dr Bruce Perry (very few in Australia have). This means she has a deep understanding of developmental trauma in all it's forms. She is a Therapeutic Parent and is Lead for NATP (UK). She has lived experience parenting 5 traumatised, neurodiverse children. All her studies and practice is because of her kids. Alison uses a range of modalities in her work with individual clients.
Consulatation
Sometimes supporting professionals are reluctant to seek 'outside' help because they:
- Are ashamed they don't know everything,
- Feel judged,
- Worry that they will be seen as incompetent or unprofessional,
- Think the lack of improvement is the family's fault.
Consultations are specific to individual clients.
It may be that a child is poorly understood and Alison can offer an NMT Assessment and Recommendations.
NMT is the Neuro-Sequential Model of Therapeutics created by Dr Perry and used internationally by Certified Practitioners
When supporting professionals get targeted mentorship and consultation they:
- Are heard and understood,
- Feel accepted,
- Deepen their feelings of joy for their role,
- Feel more confident in work,
- Learn understanding, tips and skills for handling those complex clients,
- Feel supported and not alone.
Therapeutic Parenting.
This model was created by Sarah Naish built on the work of Dan Hughes (PACE), Bessell van der Kalk, Dr Bruce Perry, Dr Amber Elliott, Bryan Post and her own professional and lived experience. Alison has incorporated this model into her knowledge and skill set. She is always honoured to share these principles with other professionals.
Why is Alison a Mentor, Coach and Consultant?
Alison is a sole parent to 5 children - all with additional needs and diversity. She has had to educate herself, practice and develop strategies to keep herself sane, healthy and contented in her role. She now shares her knowledge and skills widely. Alison presents at conferences, provides training and development for organisations and offers coaching/mentorship to individual supporting professions as well as consultation regarding complex clients.
Sure. There are hundreds of ways that you could try to
figure this out on your own...
But if it hasn't worked for you so far, maybe it's time to try something different.
Email Alison now to book a 10 minute call to decide if this is right for you.
I'm on a mission to help professionals just like you...
Our lives have changed. We are busier than ever, inundated with information and no time to reflect or think about what it all means.
This is true with our professional lives as well.
And that is why I have spent years studying, becoming Certified in different modalities and work with individual family clients who want to stop feeling the way they do and move towards a more inspired, joyful and purposeful life.
And now it's your turn!
Email Alison now to book a 10 minute call to decide if this is right for you.
This is for YOU if...
YOU WANT TO...Be confident and happier in your professional role.
YOU'RE YOUR TIRED OF...feeling stressed and out of your depth.
YOU DREAM OF...happier, safer clients.
YOU'RE READY TO...make a commitment to you.
No more staying stuck or trying to figure it all out on your own.
Email Alison now to book a 10 minute call to decide if this is right for you.
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