Nurturing emotional wellbeing for children and schools
HOW I CAN HELP As a dedicated Thrive Practitioner, I provide a gentle and guiding hand to help children, families, and schools find their way through emotional challenges. Whether in our dedicated space in Market Drayton, Shropshire or in partnership with your child's school. The Chatterbox can offer tailored support for your child. For Children I create a safe space where children can explore their thoughts, build self-belief, and discover simple techniques for emotional regulation. My sessions are gentle and child-led, ensuring every young person feels truly heard and empowered to manage their feelings. For Parents Feeling lost when your child is struggling is natural. I work alongside you to provide evidence-based strategies and empathetic advice for the home. Together, we will better understand your child’s emotional language and how to support their journey. For Schools I offer focused early intervention for pupils facing anxiety or emotional hurdles, often acting as a vital bridge for those on waiting lists. By collaborating with staff, I deliver 1:1 sessions that help children feel more secure, resilient, and ready to engage with their learning.
About Cathy
Based in Market Drayton, I am dedicated to supporting the emotional wellbeing of children and young people aged 5 to 16. My professional approach is warm and reassuring, focused on helping every child reduce anxiety, build resilience and grow in confidence. By working closely with families and schools, I create a nurturing environment where young people feel truly supported.
With over 20 years of experience working in schools and a wealth of relevant qualifications, I bring deep expertise to my practice. To ensure the highest level of care and safety, I hold an enhanced DBS status on the Update Service, am fully paediatric first aid trained, and have safeguarding training. As a mum to three grown-up children, I am deeply passionate about helping the next generation reach their full potential.
Away from my work with schools and carers, I love to recharge by reading, walking in nature and spending time outdoors, especially by the sea! I am also currently enjoying the challenge of learning the piano, a hobby that reminds me every day of the beauty of patience and personal growth!
Beyond my work and hobbies, I truly cherish spending time with my husband, children, brothers and extended family and I am so lucky to have a close circle of brilliant friends who keep me inspired.
Confidence & Calm Sessions
Tailored blocks
Structured mentorship designed to build deep resilience and mental well-being for those aged 5 to 16.
Introductory Session
A friendly taster session for us to meet and see if my mentoring style is the right fit for your child.
Building Resilience
Effective, practical tools to help young people handle stress and maintain a healthy mental outlook.
The Thrive Approach The Thrive Approach helps us understand children’s behaviour through their emotional and developmental needs. It recognises that children sometimes communicate feelings through behaviour, especially when they do not yet have the words or skills to explain what is happening inside. At The Chatterbox, my Thrive knowledge supports me to carry out initial assessments, identify where a child may need extra support, and plan sessions that are interesting, practical and personal to them. This may include work around emotional regulation, confidence, friendships, anxiety, resilience or self-esteem. Children are supported through warm, carefully planned sessions that help them feel safe, understood and more able to manage everyday challenges. Regular feedback can be shared with parents and schools, where appropriate, alongside practical advice and strategies to support the child across home and school. The aim is to help each child feel connected, confident and ready to learn, one small step at a time.
Drawing on the Thrive Approach, I am committed to nurturing the emotional health of children and teens. Through my 1:1 mentoring and parental guidance, I provide the empathy and calm direction needed to foster true confidence. Whether I am working in a school setting or supporting in my space in Market Drayton, my goal is to help children and young people move through life with resilience and clarity.
Get in Touch
Whether you’re a parent, carer or school, I’d love to hear from you. Share a few details below and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can to talk about how I can support your child or setting.
Whether you’re a parent, carer or school, I’d love to hear from you. Share a few details below and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can to talk about how I can support your child or setting.