Pauline Hulse Counselling

11/09/2025

03/09/2025

Back to school anxiety is a normal response to the new school year, often caused by fears of separation, social challenges, or academic pressure, and can be managed by establishing routines early, open communication with children.
If your child is finding anxiety overwhelming and would like some support, my calendar 📅 is now open for September.

03/09/2025

A parent shares her experience of supporting a child through school anxiety and school 'refusal', and gives her advice for others in the same situation.

27/08/2025

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24/08/2025

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24/08/2025

Meltdowns can feel overwhelming – but with the right tools, we can support children through them. Here are 5 simple tips to help manage meltdowns.
NEW TO THE RESOURCE STORE - ONLY £3.25 UNTIL 30 AUGUST 2025
Managing Big Feelings: A Toolkit for Parents & Educators, a Parent and Educators Toolkit
Electronic download available at
https://thecontentedchild.co.uk/product/managing-big-feelings-a-toolkit-for-parents-educators/

24/08/2025

Let us know how you’re doing in the comments 💙
And if you need support, you can find some here or give us a call: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

22/08/2025

School Anxiety – What We See vs What’s Underneath

Anxiety in young people often looks like refusal, anger, tummy aches or 'acting out'. But beneath the surface, there’s a whole iceberg of hidden worries and fears.

Tomorrow we’re kicking off 7 days on Back to School Anxiety – with daily insights, strategies and resources to support children through this tricky transition.

To go alongside the series, we’ve put together a Back to School Anxiety Toolkit – packed with practical tools for parents and educators, including this visual.

NEW TO THE RESOURCE STORE - only £3.25 until 15 September 2025
Back-to-School Anxiety Toolkit for Parents & Educators
Instant download available at https://thecontentedchild.co.uk/product/back-to-school-anxiety-the-toolkit-for-parents-and-educators/

Keep an eye out tomorrow for the first post in the series.

22/08/2025

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17/08/2025

When a child lashes out with hitting, it can feel alarming and overwhelming.
But hitting is often a signal – not just “bad behaviour”.

Here are 5 steps you can take in the moment to keep everyone safe, support regulation, and guide your child back to connection.

Calm, clear, and compassionate responses make all the difference.

NOW AVAILABLE - WHEN A CHILD HITS: a PARENT & EDUCATOR TOOLKIT. Only £3.25 Introductory Price.

Electronic download available at https://thecontentedchild.co.uk/product/when-a-child-hits-parent-and-educator-toolkit/