All new clients from June 1st 2026 will be required to purchase and read the book first. It contains the full theory and methods I've been giving to my clients over several sessions for the past 20 years.

Those wishing to have personal sessions with me after reading the book can register to apply to the waiting list.

When it comes time to book your sessions you will be given a questionnaire to answer to give me a picture of what you need. When I see you we will first explore the temperament of your child or children concerned, as well as the other family members, so that my advice can be tailored to these needs and dynamics. In the 2nd session you will be given my guidance for turning your situation around.

Many of you will need just 2 sessions. Some may need or wish to have further bookings. You will be initially booked for 2 sessions with a 3rd backup date pencilled and cancelled if not needed.

Once you have completed your initial sessions with me you will be ‘on the Plum Parenting books’ much like a medical practice, meaning that in the future you can book a single session of any length, any time you need, as long as I am available.

In a 2-parent household, or in separated homes where the parents are wishing to work together, it is preferable for the mentoring to be provided to both parents together. However if the other parent cannot attend or does not wish to, we can still proceed with just one parent. In solo parent households if there are other adults in a parenting role you may include them if you wish.

The sessions are without children present. I work with the adults only, not directly with the children, and we require full focus. Even with babies present, the level of distraction makes it difficult to get new ideas across to help you create change. You will be asked to find care-givers out of the home or at very least in another part of the house so we are not disturbed.

Last of all, please don’t tell the kids about me! My approach is to nourish and empower you in your parenting and it is better that the children do not know we are meeting or who I am. Some children can refuse to co-operate with changes their parents make if they feel it is ‘because that person told you to say or do that’.  We want them to respond to you as their loving, benevolent ‘captains of the ship’.