Parent-focused counselling, coaching and care to support you to become the parent you truly want to be.
Parenting is the hardest job that you have ever done.
No one ever told you that the hardest part of parenting would be regulating your own emotions.
When you are activated or triggered by your children, you find yourself reacting from your own emotions, and often in a way that is out of alignment with your values as a parent.
What if instead of reacting you could learn how to respond in a way that meets your child’s needs, supports them to learn the important lessons AND builds connection between you?
Sounds like a magic trick? I promise you, it isn't a trick (although many clients have told me I am magic!) and it is 100% possible.
‘You CAN become the parent you truly want to be.’
Hi, my name is Emma Holdsworth. I support parents to explore the deeper aspects of themselves so that they can become the parents and partners that they truly want to be.
I have worked with hundreds of parents over the last 20+ years and I can tell you, hand to my heart, not one has told me that parenting is easier than they expected!
When you become a parent, you just can’t tell what behaviours, stages or emotions will be the ones that you struggle with the most.
Now, I don’t have a crystal ball but when we sit down and begin to explore your past - your childhood, adolescence, relationship patterns, core beliefs and values, it becomes pretty obvious why you find some aspects of parenting more challenging.
I would love to stand by your side and take a walk back in to your own roots to discover and begin to heal, what is holding you back from becoming the parent and partner you truly want to be.
I have over 20 years experience of working with parents, children and families in care-giving, mental health, counselling, disability and coaching.
My parenting services may be right for you if;
You find yourself thinking that you are not a good parent.
You are experiencing anxiety, depression or other mental health concerns that are multiplied by your parenting responsibilities.
You know how you want to be as a parent but find it difficult in the moment to parent from those values.
You and your partner have different parenting values and backgrounds.
You can hear your mother's voice when you speak to your child but you want to parent differently to how you were raised.
You or your child are neurodivergent.
You or your child has a disability.
You had a traumatic childhood or are a survivor of abuse or violence.
You have struggled with unhealthy relationship patterns or negative core beliefs.
You have a strained or dysfunctional relationship with your parents or childhood caregivers.
How we can work together.
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Deeply Heard
allow me to stand by your side and guide you towards the parent you truly want to be.
“All anyone wants, is to be truly heard and truly seen by the people they love”
This applies to both your child and yourself.
In order to be able to truly hear your child, deeply listen to their words and emotions and truly see them, you first must be DEEPLY HEARD.
In these 90 minute sessions, we take a deep dive into what is truly going on for you, beneath the surface.
Sandplay Therapy
Education
Counselling
Support
Individual Sessions $180
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A series of 6 sessions over 6 months is recommended to get to the root of deeper issues. - $1050
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Completely Cared For
Let me take care of you like I would if you had just had a baby.
Experience my unique combination of mental health and emotional support AND nurturing, practical support. For all mothers, no matter the age of your kids.
Sessions are nurturing, holistic and therapeutic and delivered in your home.
Sessions are tailored to your needs but can include;
Counselling, coaching and sandplay therapy.
Lomi Lomi Bodywork.
Planning and organising events, calenders and schedules.
Whatever practical support is needed to facilitate your rest and reduce stress and overwhelm.
I am here to support you with what you need.
Sessions can help if you are experiencing an emotional crisis, grieving a death or separation, grappling with a recent diagnosis, recovering from surgery, struggling to take care of yourself right now;
or just because you deserve it.
$330 for a single session
OR
$1800 for a season of care = 6 sessions across 3 months.
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The Motherhood-Connected Collective
Once your baby hits the toddler years, motherhood becomes intense....in a totally different way!
You need ongoing support, just like you did in the first year, but finding the head space and time to make that happen, with everything else you have going on, is so hard!
The Motherhood - Connected Collective is here for you.
Holding your virtual hand and guiding you through the early years of motherhood while providing opportunities for connection with other mothers.
Membership only $15 per month.
Click through below to find out more.
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The Roots of Parenting Couples Workshop
A 2-part, private workshop for couples or co-parents.
Explore the roots of your values, strengths, core beliefs and parenting styles and creative a visual framework together for moving forward as the parents you want to be.
A private workshop in your home or online in 2 x 3 hour sessions for you and your partner or co-parent.
Over the course of the 2 sessions, you will;
Understand each other better.
Get on the same page about parenting.
Create a secure and happy future of parenting, whether you are together or separated.
Your workshop includes;
A workbook each to complete prior to the workshop.
2 x 3 hour sessions together, in your home or online.
$660 for the full 6 hours - click the button below to book the first session of your 2 part workshop.
What People Are Saying
“Emma is very empathetic and offers ‘real’ solutions.”
— Kelly A. mother of 2.
“Working with Emma doesn’t feel formal. It feels like a lovely chat with a wise and supportive friend. The best part is, I always feel better after a session.”
— Sarah, mother of 1.
“Working with Emma has really changed things for me. I not only feel better as a mum but also have tools I can use every day to be a better mum.”
— Yvonne, mother of 3.
“I can’t thank you enough for what you have done for me and my family, the change is unbelievable”
— Cheryl, step mum
About Me..
I’m Emma, mother of two, parent-focused Counsellor, Early Parenting and Breastfeeding Educator and Mental Health Doula, with over 20 years experience working with families.
There is nothing I love more than providing loving care and support to parents so that they can provide loving care and support to their babies and children.
I have seen first hand the damage that can be done by the lack of emotional and practical support offered to families in the foundational years of parenting, as well as the outdated and impractical advice that they are offered.
I believe it's time for a change.
Which is why I have developed my ‘Wrap my arms around you’ model, which supports parents through all the aspects of pregnancy, postpartum and early parenting, providing continuity of emotional care to you and your family.