Support for Children & Young People
I provide a safe, supportive space for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, or both. Sessions are person-centred and tailored to individual needs, focusing on areas including understanding a diagnosis, emotional wellbeing and behaviour. Support is available online across the UK and in person in the Manchester area.
Support for Siblings, Parents and Carers
I offer bespoke support for siblings, parents, and carers to help them better understand and respond to the needs of their child or young person with a learning disability, autism, or both. Sessions provide a safe space to explore concerns, navigate key life stages, and work through challenges together, with practical strategies and resources tailored to each family’s unique situation.
Clinical Supervision
I deliver clinical supervision to both students and qualified practitioners, including nurses and other health and social care professionals, providing a learning disability and autism informed perspective to enhance their clinical practice.
Training and Consultancy
I facilitate tailored training and consultancy across a range of areas, including:
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Understanding and supporting autistic spectrum differences
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Working with people with learning disabilities
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Supporting families and systems
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Providing person-centred care
Whether you're looking to strengthen your team's knowledge, confidence, or seek guidance around supporting a particular young person, I’d be happy to create a package that fits your service’s needs.
Who I Am
Qualifications and Experience
I am a Registered Learning Disability Nurse and Non-Medical Prescriber, currently completing an MSc in Intellectual Disability and Autism Studies. My clinical background spans a range of NHS services, including:
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Inpatient forensic settings
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CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services) – both community and inpatient
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Paediatric acute hospital liaison teams
Across these roles, I’ve consistently delivered high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual needs, with a strong focus on advocacy and collaborative working.
My clinical experience spans a range of areas, including:
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Functional assessment and behaviour support planning
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Supporting mental health using CBT and DBT informed approaches
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Parent support, including non-violent resistance therapy
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Training, consultation, and outreach for services such as SEN schools, residential and respite providers
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Clinical supervision and reflective practice facilitation
I am also passionate about education and workforce development. In 2023, I began teaching learning disability nursing students at the University of Derby, and in 2025, I joined the University of Lancashire as a Lecturer, where I continue to support and inspire the next generation of nurses through interactive, inclusive and evidence-based teaching.
