About Me

Supporting Parents

Professional Background

My Book

To share my insights with a broader audience, I wrote a book called Parent Smart: 6 Essential Keys to Unlocking Effective Communication with Your Teen.

This book provides actionable strategies to improve communication, reduce conflict, and overcome family challenges.

Parents who have applied these techniques have seen remarkable transformations in their relationships with their teens.

As the father of three adult sons and a teenager, I've experienced the full spectrum of parenting — the highs, lows and complexities. My experiences have taught me that effective parenting isn't just about good intentions, effort or love — it's about the strength of your connection with your children.

Although I had a close, nurturing relationship with my sons throughout childhood, when they entered their teen years, everything changed. Their world seemed to revolve around friends, and my once obedient sons began testing boundaries, questioning my authority and withdrawing. It felt like I was entering uncharted territory—a change I wasn't prepared for despite my years of experience as a parent.

These moments were overwhelming. Although I didn't believe in punishment as a solution, I sometimes lost my patience and raised my voice. Instead of bringing us closer, it only pushed us further apart, and I wondered who I had become as a father in those moments.

I knew something had to change if I wanted to be there for my sons. Through improved communication, patience, and empathy, I rebuilt my connection with them.

This experience taught me an important lesson — if you want to guide, nurture and support your teen, you must meet them where they are. Parenting challenges often don't stem from a lack of care or ability but from a weakened relationship.

With over two decades of experience as a specialist practitioner in local authority children's services—covering Youth Justice and Targeted Youth Support—I have dedicated my career to safeguarding vulnerable young people and supporting their well-being, ensuring they have the support and resources they need to achieve their potential.

I've also worked closely with families, helping them manage crises, rebuild relationships, and strengthen family connections. Over the years, I’ve seen many parents struggle to find meaningful guidance for navigating the challenges of parenting teens. This realisation motivated me to start my parent coaching business — driven by the belief that all parents can have a healthier and happier relationship—when they have the right support.

Supporting Parents