Olivia Tarry

There can be so much conflicting advice and even judgement when it comes to parenting. It can feel overwhelming and even lonely. I want this to change, I want parents to feel supported, heard and empowered. I’m used to working closely with parents, I’ve seen hands-on the challenges that come with parenting, but I also know how to support families in getting them from surviving to thriving! I provide you with understanding and bespoke tailored support for your families unique needs with building connection being at the forefront of everything I do.

I help parents develop strategies to build connection, cooperation, confidence, emotional intelligence, resilience, all to name a few! We explore the nitty-gritty of child development and learn about what it is that your children need from you. I will help you manage your child emotions, formulate good rules and respond to unwanted behaviour positively without damaging your child’s self-esteem. My approach is extremely positive and has a keen focus on setting your kids up for the future in nurturing the right skills in them whilst supporting you in your parenting style, making you feeling confident and empowered.

I have a BA Hons in Early childhood studies, and most recently I have become a certified parent educator and completed the ‘simplicity parenting’ care professionals course. All my training supports my aim in providing parents with the skills and support they deserve. It is my work with families over the last 12 years, that has made me only too aware of the parenting predicaments that all parents face.Working as a nanny has provided an in depth insight into the support that parents need as well as of course the challenges that children face. I believe the support that we can give to children at home is invaluable in setting them up for success for the future not to mention their day to day lives- Happy kids happy parents and visa versa!

Every parent/ carer needs an Olivia! We asked Olivia to support us with strategies to support our son after a tough year of a chronic health condition,  multiple hospital admissions and missing the whole first term of reception. On our first meeting Olivia took a full history, by our second meeting she had researched the health condition and management techniques. It was a weight off knowing Olivia took the information we gave her and she came up with fun and positive strategies for us to put in place.  Olivia’s whole approach is open,  empathetic and supportive. She champions positive parenting but in a realistic and practical way.

 

We really did put in to practice what Olivia advised, there is no quick fix and you do need to put the work in,  otherwise it won’t work. I built a really good trusting relationship with Olivia and found the virtual sessions therapeutic to know I was doing the best for my child and I could vent my frustrations and challenges.

 

We have completed the sessions for now but I’m sure we will seek Olivia’s support in the future to support us with positive parenting. Thank you for all your help 🙂