A chartered psychologist and parent coach, Jeni specialises in Positive Psychology to help parents develop their child's potential and find solutions to any difficulties affecting learning and behaviour
Achievements
Over 25 years experience as an educational psychologist.
Founder and Director of Happy2Learn, an independent practice in Hampshire specialising in positive psychology
Chartered Psychologist, Parent Coach and NLP practitioner.
Specialities
I specialise in applying Positive Psychology to help children flourish. When children discover and build their personal strengths and interests they become happier, calmer and more confident.
We will identify how your child's individual strengths and abilities can be supported and nurtured to achieve their true potential.
Positive Psychology is a gentle approach offering effective and family friendly solutions to children's developmental difficulties with
- behaviour and social relationships
- emotions and self esteem
- confidence or motivational issues at school
- educational and learning difficulties
In her own words
Hello, and thanks for visiting my profile.
I’m an Educational and Child Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience. I help parents with children's behaviour, learning, and self-esteem. Any difficulties your child is having will result in changeable moods and challenging behaviour - which is the part that everybody notices first.
In my experience, children aren't trying to make problems for others – they’re trying to solve problems of their own in the best way they know how.
Together, we will explore what is driving your child's behaviour and I can help you find solutions that will work. So do give me a call to find out how I can help you. You will find me easy to talk to, a good listener, and creative in helping you find workable solutions.
Modern life has many pressures for both parents and children. Stress can build up in our busy lives, making children irritable, anxious or unhappy. Anger is a modern epidemic and is often a sign of stress overload - especially in small children, when so much is new and different.
I will help you find the best way forward
Childhood is tough these days, with high expectations at school and much less time and freedom to play outside and let off steam. In fact, one in four children experience difficulties in school which affect their progress and emotional wellbeing. Whether your child is gifted or has special needs, there may be times when you’re unsure of the best way forward.
I'm just a phone call away to give you trustworthy advice that makes a difference. We can explore how your child's individual strengths and abilities can be supported and nurtured to help them achieve their true potential.
Caller feedback
"Jeni is insightful, extremely knowledgeable on her subject and really offers practical solutions - this is because she quickly gets to understand you and the heart of your issues. Her support has been invaluable!"
L.J
"Speaking to you has put my mind at ease and my daughter has settled well into her nursery. Thank you!"
Mother of a happy 3 year old
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Jeni's qualifications
2004 Advanced Diploma in Personal Development Coaching
Coaching Academy
2000 NLP Practitioner
INLPTA
1982 Chartered Psychologist
British Psychological Society
1979 Educational Psychology - Masters
University of Aberdeen
1974 Teaching Qualification - PGCE
UCNW Bangor
1973 Psychology - BA Hons
UCNW Bangor
Jeni's experience
Director Happy2Learn
self employed
2006 - Present
Happy2Learn is a unique service which offers Family Life Coaching based on sound evidence of what helps people live their best lives.
Family Life Coaching explores the needs and welfare of all family members, usually through one parent, although conference calls can be arranged.
Helping families to become a strong and united team enables everyone to thrive.
Childhood is a crucial time which is so precious; our confidence and independence as adults emerges from our expereiences in childhood.
Children are amazingly resilient. They will cope well with life's challenges when the family is strong and suppportive. Coaching gives parents the support and practical strategies they need to face whatever life sends their way with confidence and optimism.
Many families now are not traditional two parent families. Separation or divorce and starting again in a step family can create challenges for parents during the transition process to their new life.
Making changes and adjusting can take time, and parents value the opportunity to have independent and objective support. While the love and advice from family and friends cannnot be replaced, sometimes we need a private, confidential space to explore possibilities and make new plans.
Educational Psychologist
Local Authorities
1984 - 2006
A good education is a partnership between home and school. As an Educational Psychologist I worked alongside teachers and parents to give children the best start in life.
Positive Psychology research in recent years has identified the universal factors essential to a happy, confident and successful childhood.
Happy2Learn coaching gives parents the strategies to achieve excellence and fulfilment and to banish worries and uncertainty.
Teacher
ILEA/Waltham Forrest
1974 - 1983
I worked in both Primary and Special Schools across London. My final post was as a Senior Teacher in a special school working with staff across the school to develop the best possible outcomes for the children.
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