Behaviour & mood
Healthy mind = happy child
From 18 months
Who can benefit?
- Parents seeking a holistic and science-backed approach to their child’s behavioural, mood, learning or developmental challenges
- Children with chronic digestive issues, fussy eating, mood imbalances, anxiety, ADHD, ASD or sensory concerns.
- Families—whether or not they have a diagnosis—who seek a personalised plan and expert guidance to help clear the roadblocks to functioning and thriving in daily life.
The Root of Behaviour & Mood
The Gut-Brain
The gut and brain continuously interact and influence each other, either functioning optimally to support a happy, emotionally balanced child or becoming dysregulated, which can contribute to neurodevelopmental challenges.
The brain relies on essential nutrients, and a well-balanced diet can enhance mood, cognition, and behaviour. The gut plays a crucial role in overall function and well-being—not only aiding nutrient absorption but also producing beneficial compounds that support brain health. Moreover, both internal and external toxins can reach the brain, potentially leading to changes in behaviour and mood.
Ultimately, the vagus nerve enables communication between the gut and brain, impacting digestion and our capacity to adjust to changes.
A Gut-Brain approach
I take a distinctive gut-brain approach, focusing on:
- Nutrition – Enhancing your child’s nervous system with optimal nutrients while supporting the body’s natural detoxification processes.
- Gut health – Promoting healthy digestion, improving gut function, fostering a balanced microbiome, and increasing food tolerance.
- Environmental factors – Identifying and minimizing exposure to allergens, irritants, and harmful substances that can impact gut and brain health.
- Stress management – Equipping you and your child with effective coping strategies and home-based exercises.
- Nervous system regulation – Utilizing craniosacral therapy to enhance vagal tone, supporting digestion and a healthy stress response.
- Functional medicine testing – Offering non-invasive home tests (stool, finger-prick, or urine) to evaluate gut health, immune function, chemical imbalances, and toxin levels.
What to expect
1. Choose your appointment
Initial consultation (60min) €150
Follow-ups (60min) €135
An initial plan that can lead to ‘small wins’ and set you on the right track. Follow-up consultations are necessary to build on these wins and drive lasting improvements.
Behaviour & Mood Programme
2 (60min) + 2 (30min) consultations €398
A comprehensive, personalised plan that tackles barriers affecting daily functioning and well-being. It provides parents with tools and resources to handle complex challenges.
Initial one-time consultation €150, Follow-ups €135
- Review the health questionnaire and discuss parental concerns and goals
- Gentle interaction with the child and craniosacral therapy assessment
- Parents receive a personalised action plan within a few days, including initial home strategies for digestion (personalised diet and foods), stress reduction techniques, home remedies or supplements
- Discussion of functional tests
- Schedule a follow-up session in 2-4 weeks to assess progress and refine the approach
Behaviour & Mood programme €398, 4 consultations
1. First Consultation (60 minutes)
- Comprehensive assessment, identifying root causes, parental concerns and goals
- Child observation & assessment: nutrition, gut health, nervous system balance, adverse environmental factors
- Nervous system balancing: craniosacral therapy session.
- Personalised action plan: initial dietary and lifestyle recommendations, at home exercises, functional testing options
2. Follow-Up & Fine-Tuning (30 minutes, weeks 2 & 4)
- Check-in on diet & digestion: adjust food choices, gut support, strategies for fussy eating and healthy eating habits
- Refine nervous system support: mini craniosacral therapy session
- Parental resourcing: extra guidance on selected topics
3. Progress Review & Adjustment (60 minutes, week 8-12)
- Review progress: improvements in digestion, behaviour, sleep, mood, and focus
- Review plan: adjust diet, supplements, or lifestyle factors
- Nervous system balancing: craniosacral therapy session
- Functional testing review: interpreting results and tailoring recommendations
- Next steps: determine if additional support or occasional check-ins are needed
Benefits of the Behaviour & Mood programme
- For families who want a structured plan with ongoing refinement rather than one-time advice
- A truly gut-brain approach with a blend of regular craniosacral sessions and nutritional guidance
- Cost-effective: more affordable than paying for single sessions
- The possibility of functional testing
- Ongoing email support between sessions
2. Before the consultation
Parents complete a detailed health questionnaire. This helps me gain an understanding of your child’s health history and ensures that we can avoid discussing sensitive topics in front of the child.
I kindly ask you to talk to your child beforehand. It can help to set the right expectations and make him/her feel at ease when they first come.
Both parents are welcomed to attend. However, to maintain focus and minimise distractions, I recommend leaving siblings at home during a consultation.
3. During a consultation
Consultations take place on a floormat, sitting on a child’s desk while they are drawing or playing with soft toys or the plinth.
On the floormat, I am able to observe and recognise body language which can provide helpful insights. On the plinth, I am able to show parents helpful exercises.
Establishing trust and ensuring the child's comfort are essential. Therefore, I approach children with a compassionate, non-judgmental attitude, avoid the use of technical or medical terminology, ask questions that encourage curiosity, and respect their pace.
Consultations are interactive in nature, involving a thorough exploration of the symptoms, hands-on therapy, and time allocated to address any questions or concerns from the parents.
Need extra clarity?
Visit my FAQ page or schedule a free 15-min discovery call to explore how can I best support you and your child.