Helping your
child flourish
3 easy steps to
personalised support
Explore
Register and complete the online consultation in your own time. It takes less than 20 minutes.
Understand
One of our experienced Educational Psychologists will review the information you share and apply psychology to help us understand your child and tailor the support they need.
Flourish
A bespoke support plan will be created with practical suggestions to help your child.
Making Psychology Accessible for
Every Family
Hi, I’m so glad you’re here. Mydreamhas always been to make psychology accessible to everyone.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to supporting your child, but you don’t have to face them alone.
With over 15 years of experience, I’ve developed and refined a consultation process that’s grounded in psychological theory. This approach ensures that every step we take together is rooted in proven methods designed to increase understanding and create meaningful change.
I also believe that access to professional support should be affordable. Every family deserves the opportunity to receive expert guidance without worrying about the cost. That’s why I’ve worked hard to make my services accessible, ensuring that you get the help you need without added stress.
My aim is to help you make sense of the difficult situations you’re dealing with, guiding you to understand what’s happening and why. Together, we’ll explore the challenges, uncover the underlying issues, and apply tried–and–tested psychological approaches to help you gain clarity and confidence.
Through our work, I’ll share strategies that are not just practical but also empowering—designed to give you the tools you need to navigate those tough times and feel equipped to support your child.
I truly believe that by exploring these challenges together, using a process grounded in psychology, and ensuring access to affordable support, you’ll feel more confident and capable of helping your child thrive. Let’s take this step together and start building a brighter, stronger future for your family.
The process helped me to think about everything and I felt really supported.
Lindsey, Parent
I have been looking for something like this for ages. It pulls everything together and has helped me understand my child in a very safe way.
Gemma, Parent
Wow. This was an amazing consultation process that has captured my child and given me some practical strategies to help. I love all of the resources too.
Cat, Parent
Our Process:
Tailored Support Backed by Expertise
Weunderstandhow important it is to have a clear, effective plan when navigating challenges with your child.
That'swhywe've created a process that's simple yet powerful, combining professional expertise with personalised solutions:
Online Consultation Developed by Dr. Laura
Our journey begins with a one-to-one online consultation. This process, designed by Dr. Laura provides a safe and supportive space to explore your child’s needs, challenges, and unique situation. It’s all about listening to your concerns and gaining a thorough understanding of what’s happening in your family’s world.
Psychological Insight Reviewed by an Educational Psychologist
Following the consultation, we apply proven psychological principles to your situation, ensuring every recommendation is grounded with expertise. An educational psychologist reviews and refines the input, so you can trust that the advice you’re receiving is professional, reliable, and evidence based.
A Bespoke Support Plan Tailored to Your Child
Using the insights gained, we create an individual support plan that bridges psychology with your child’s current challenges. This support plan is designed to be practical and actionable, offering you clear steps and strategies to build confidence and create meaningful change in your child’s life.
Our goal is to empoweryou with the tools and understanding you need to feel confident in supporting your child, every step of the way.
Let’s work together to create abrighterpath forward.
Meet Dr
Laura Kirven.
“Mydreamis to make psychology accessible to every family, empowering parents with theunderstandingand strategies to support their children through a collaborative, personalised approach.”
Dr. Laura Kirven is a highly experienced, doctorate-trained Educational Psychologist with a passion for helping families navigate the challenges of supporting their children. With 15 years of experience, her work spans both public and private sectors supporting young people aged 0-25. Her wide-ranging experience has equipped her to address diverse needs, including emotional well-being and learning challenges, always with a focus on practical, personalised solutions.
Her doctorate research focused on the use of collaborative consultation processes. This approach lies at the heart of her practice, ensuring that all those involved build a shared understanding of the child’s needs and create personalised solutions.
As a busy mum to young children, Dr. Laura understands the complexities and pressures parents face, bringing both professional expertise and personal insight to her work.
Whether it’s understanding a difficult situation or creating a plan of support, Dr. Laura’s expertise and approachable nature, grounded in collaborative consultation, make her a trusted partner in supporting your child’s journey.
You’re in safe hands
Experienced Educational Psychologist
As parents, we understand that trusting someone with your child’s support is a big decision. Rest assured, you’re in safe hands with our experienced educational psychologists. We are committed to ensuring that everything we do is safe, effective, and grounded in the latest research.
Our team engages in continuous professional development to stay up-to-date with the most current practices and evidence in the field. This means we’re always learning, growing, and refining our approach to offer you the best support possible.
In addition to our ongoing training, all our work is supported by regular supervision, ensuring that we receive professional guidance and feedback to maintain the highest standards of practice.
Affordable and Ethical
We believe that every family deserves access to high-quality, professional guidance, which is why we ensure our service remains accessible while keeping costs manageable for a wide range of budgets.
We are proud to uphold the highest ethical standards, adhering to HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) guidelines.
This means we prioritise professional standards, confidentiality, and, most importantly, the well-being of your child. Our consultations are conducted with integrity, transparency, and respect, ensuring you always feel supported and valued throughout the process. We’re committed to providing the best possible service, helping you feel confident in the steps you’re taking for your child’s future.
Secure and Confidential
We are committed to protecting your child's personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We use Google Firebase, which provides encrypted data storage and authenticated APIs to ensure secure access and transmission.
All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest, safeguarding your information from unauthorised access. We implement strict access controls and only process data as necessary, ensuring full compliance with GDPR principles of security, transparency, and data minimisation.
Personalised support
Our consultation process is designed to work closely with you to explore the key challenges you and your child are facing right now. We’ll take the time to listen to your concerns, discuss your child’s needs, and uncover what’s really going on.
By combining the information you share with proven psychological theory and models, we’ll work together to develop a deeper understanding of the situation. From there, we’ll provide tailored, evidence-based recommendations that are practical and aligned with your child’s unique needs.
Our goal is to empower you with the insights and strategies to help your child thrive, with clear, actionable steps to support you along the way.
Who This Service Is For – And Who It’s Not
ThisServiceis for parents who are supporting children with emotional or learning needs.
Whether your child is in the early years, primary school, or secondary school, we’re here to help you understand what’s going on and provide practical ideas and strategies you can try at home. Our aim is to empower you with the tools you need to support your child’s development, with links to helpful articles, blogs, and videos to guide you along the way.
However, this service isn’t an emergency resource. If your child is feeling suicidal or in immediate danger, please contact your GP or emergency services right away.
It’s also important to note that we don’t offer a diagnostic service. While we’ll provide expert guidance and support, our goal is to help you better understand the situation and offer practical steps to help your child, not to diagnose specific conditions.
We’re here to Support you at home, with a focus on giving you the confidence to navigate challenges and make positivechanges.
