Confidence, Resilience & Self-Understanding.
Bespoke coaching that builds everyday confidence, resilience and self-understanding, shaped entirely around your child.
Confidence built carefully, at your child's pace.
- BSc Psychology (Hons)
- Qualified Teacher Status
- London Teacher of the Year Award 2021
- Psychological Researcher
- Former Assistant Psychologist
- 10+ years experience across Psychology and Education
- In person across North London and online worldwide
Confidence is rarely about ability. It is about how a child feels when something is hard, how they speak to themselves when it goes wrong, and whether they believe they can try again. Ruby works with every kind of learner here: children building everyday self-belief, perfectionist children who fear failure, children who mask at school, and children whose confidence has quietly dropped. Ruby starts by understanding your child, then builds from what they are already good at.
Who it's for
- Children building everyday confidence and self-belief
- Children who freeze or shut down when tasks feel hard
- Perfectionist children who fear failure
- Neurodivergent children masking at school
- Children facing a new challenge or stretch
How Ruby approaches it
- Ruby starts by understanding your child, not the label or the problem
- She builds from what your child is already good at
- Sessions move at your child's pace, with goals Ruby and your child agree together
- Ruby and the family review as sessions progress, so the programme stays useful
What Ruby and your child work towards
Every child is different, but this is the kind of growth Ruby and your child work towards together.
Confidence in exams and interviews
If the confidence wobble shows up around entrance exams or school interviews, that has its own page. Have a look at interview preparation for 7+, 9+ and 11+.
How it works
- 01It starts with a free 15-minute discovery call about what is happening for your child and what you are hoping for.
- 02Ruby builds a programme around your child's goals, strengths and needs. The focus and pace are shaped with your child, not set in advance.
- 03There is no minimum. Programmes continue for as long as they help, with regular reviews along the way.
Frequently asked questions
Is this therapy or counselling?
No. This is educational, psychology-informed coaching. It is not therapy or counselling, and it is not a substitute for clinical support. If Ruby believes a child would benefit from clinical support, she will always say so.
What ages is this suitable for?
Programmes are designed for children and young people aged 7 to 18, with sessions adapted to the child's age, confidence, and context.
My child doesn't have an obvious problem, is this still right for them?
Yes. Many children benefit from building confidence and resilience skills even without a specific issue. Self-understanding is valuable at any stage.
What happens on the discovery call?
The free discovery call is a chance for Ruby to understand what is going on for your child, answer your questions, and decide together whether coaching feels like a good fit.
How many sessions will my child need?
There is no minimum. Programmes continue for as long as your child needs. Some children need a short, focused block, while others benefit from longer support. Ruby and the family review together as sessions progress.
Talk it through with Ruby.
A free 15-minute discovery call, no pressure and no obligation.
Education-led tuition and coaching, not therapy or clinical treatment. If Ruby believes a child would benefit from clinical support, she will always say so.