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Emotional regulation
Children learn to recognise, understand and manage difficult emotions.
Children’s wellbeing & mental health coaching
Helping children feel calmer, more confident and ready to thrive.
Warm, child-centred wellbeing coaching to help children understand their emotions, build confidence and develop practical tools for everyday life.
Child-led support Tailored sessions Enhanced DBS Fully insured
Hayley Meehan
Accredited wellbeing & mental health coach
17+ years
working with children
You’re not alone
Does this sound familiar?
Children do not always have the words to explain what is happening inside. Sometimes worry and overwhelm show up in everyday moments.
- Your child worries about school
- Big emotions quickly become overwhelming
- Confidence has taken a knock
- Friendships feel difficult
- Changes and transitions feel hard
- You are unsure where to turn next
You do not need to have all the answers before getting in touch. The first step is simply helping Hayley understand your child and what life currently feels like for them.
The person behind the support
Meet Hayley
Hayley is an accredited wellbeing and mental health coach with more than 17 years’ experience working with children in education. Her sessions combine connection, play, movement and practical coaching tools to help children feel safe, understood and empowered.
More About HayleyWhat coaching can nurture
Helping children build skills for life
Support is shaped around each child, with practical strategies that make sense in their everyday world.
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Confidence
Sessions help children notice their strengths and develop greater self-belief.
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Resilience
Children build practical strategies for coping with setbacks, worries and change.
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Calm and connection
A safe, trusting relationship helps children open up and feel supported.
A thoughtful path
How it works
Clear steps, gentle conversations and support that always moves at your child’s pace.
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Initial consultation
Hayley spends time getting to know your child and seeing the world through their eyes.
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Parent conversation
You share your child’s strengths, challenges and anything important to their story.
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Personal plan
Hayley creates a tailored four- or eight-week coaching programme.
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Child-centred sessions
Sessions include games, creative activities, movement and practical strategies.
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Review and next steps
Progress is reviewed together and further support is agreed only when helpful.
Parent experiences
Kind words from families
“Hayley makes my child feel safe to be herself.”
“Within minutes, she understood what would work for him.”
“He feels empowered, and we feel supported.”
Testimonials are shared without identifying child information.
Support shaped around you
For families and primary schools
Warm, practical coaching for children, with thoughtful support around the adults who care for them.
Support for Families
Individual, tailored coaching for children experiencing worries, low confidence, overwhelm or difficulty managing emotions.
Explore Family SupportSupport for Schools
Flexible wellbeing provision including one-to-one sessions, small groups, class sessions, assemblies and staff CPD.
Explore School SupportLocal service area
Support across Greater Manchester.
Enquiries are welcome from families and primary schools in Saddleworth, Oldham and across Greater Manchester. Location, travel and delivery arrangements should be confirmed directly with Hayley before booking.
A gentle next step
Your child does not have to navigate difficult emotions alone.
Start with a relaxed conversation about what is happening and whether Helping Little Minds could be the right fit.