My Publications

Reopening the Slammed Door: A Guide to Surviving the Teenage Years – Paperback

The teenage years can bring up all kinds of challenges for young people, their parents and the entire family. And as a mum to two teenage boys, I know we all could do with a gentle go-to guide to help us navigate the ups and downs of these tricky times.

That’s why I wrote this book. Based on my professional experience, my expertise in the field of teenage mental health, and reflections on my teenage years, I have created a digestible blend of practical, helpful, informative advice which explores:

  • How our teens’ brain growth affects their day-to-day life
  • The hormone rollercoaster of the teenage years
  • Sleeping (are they just lazy or is that a myth?)
  • The ups and downs of their moods
  • The benefits of essential oils as a tool to support the teenage brain
  • The impact of the digital world on our teens
  • What more we can do as parents.

This isn’t a manual. It’s a heartfelt book, written to help parents, guardians and carers of teenagers. You can dip in and out at your will, read the whole book in one sitting or pick out the bits which are really impacting family life right now.

Of course we want our children to realise their potential, understand how to manage risk, and help them to transition into happy, healthy, stable adults, but if we aren’t aware of what’s going on inside their heads during these years, how can we give them the support they need?

Grab your copy of this fascinating easy-to-read book today and pretty soon you’ll be reopening the slammed door, just when your teen needs you the most.

Published: September 2021 

Pages: 200

Price: £10.99

Creating Calm – Journal for Teens

Creating Calm – Journal for Teens has been designed to help your teen with understanding the teenage brain and how to relieve anxiety and stress through using this journal.  

With their brains running the show and emotions in constant flux, anxiety, stress, depression, sleep issues and lack of motivation can be challenges our teens may face despite our best efforts to help and guide them. 

Teenagers need to know WHY they are feeling the way they are, before they are shown HOW they can make some positive changes.  

Included in this journal:

  • Support with understanding the teenage brain and why this is important. 
  • The teenage guide to stress and anxiety, with practical tools and techniques.
  • Ways to help teens with building self-confidence and self-esteem. A creative outlet, drawing, writing or doodling. 
  • Techniques to create new habits and ways of thinking. 
  • How to focus on themselves to build confidence in their unique skills and abilities.

The journal is based on my tried and tested one to one therapeutic model supporting teenagers in my clinical practice. 

Parents and carers will benefit from having a teenager who, although they can’t always tell you how they feel, has a better understanding of what is going on in their mind and how it can impact their mood and behaviour.  

It may also help them communicate with you better, get more restful sleep and be more motivated. 

Published: November 2021 

Pages: 132

Price: £15.99