The Parent Within

The way we were parented lives within us.

Becoming a parent can bring immense love and joy, but it can also awaken old patterns, emotions, and parts of ourselves we didn't know were still waiting to be understood.

The Parent Within is a reflective programme that offers space to explore these experiences with curiosity and compassion. Together, we'll gently consider how your own story shapes your relationships, your parenting, and the way you respond to yourself and your children today.

Drawing on attachment-informed, trauma-informed and somatic approaches, The Parent Within offers a gentle space to explore re-parenting, self-regulation and co-regulation. Through reflection and guided learning, you'll deepen your understanding of yourself, strengthen your relationship with your child, and move towards parenting in a way that feels more connected, compassionate and true to your values.

The Parent Within isn't about becoming the perfect parent. It's about understanding the experiences that shaped you, learning to respond with greater awareness and compassion, and creating the kind of relationship you want to have with your child—and with yourself.

Who is this programme for?

The Parent Within is designed for parents who want to better understand themselves so they can respond differently to their children.

It may be particularly helpful if you find yourself reacting in ways that surprise you, feeling overwhelmed by the emotional demands of parenting, or wanting to break patterns that no longer serve you or your family.

Whether you're a new parent or have been parenting for years, this programme offers a space to pause, reflect and grow.

Over 6 weeks, we'll gently explore

  • How our own experiences shape the way we parent today.

  • Understanding attachment and building emotional safety.

  • Recognising our triggers and learning to regulate our nervous system.

  • Developing practical tools to respond rather than react.

  • Making space for self-care, boundaries and self-compassion.

  • Exploring practical ways to bring these ideas into everyday family life.

    Growing into the parent we want to be—not through perfection, but through awareness and connection.

What to expect

Each session lasts 90 minutes and will combine gentle psychoeducation, guided reflection, practical exercises and group discussion in a supportive, confidential environment. There is never any pressure to share more than feels comfortable, and you'll leave each week with ideas and practices you can begin using in everyday family life.

Coming Autumn 2026

The Parent Within is expected to launch in Autumn 2026.

If this programme resonates with you and you'd like to hear when bookings open, I'd be delighted to let you know.

If you'd like to hear when places become available, you can register your interest here

Investment

The Parent Within is a six-week therapeutic parenting programme.

Fee: Introductory launch price: €165 for the full six-week programme.

This includes all six sessions, course materials and reflective exercises to support your learning between sessions.

I hope this programme is as accessible as possible. If paying in one instalment isn't the best option for you, a two-payment plan is available. Please feel free to contact me to arrange this.