Childcare, Family Support and Therapeutic Guidance
Emily McElhatton MA, BSc. Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling For Children, Adolescents and Their Families
A Qualified Child Therapist and Professional Nanny.
Supporting children and families, through nurturing childcare, emotional understanding, and practical family support.
What I Offer
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Flexible childcare with a deeper understanding of children and families.
Therapeutic Nannying is an ad-hoc childcare service for families looking for trusted, professional support from an experienced childcare practitioner with over 10 years of experience working with children and a qualification in child and adolescent therapy.
Whether you need daytime support, evening childcare, school holiday cover, or an extra pair of hands during busy periods, this service provides dependable childcare on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Practical, compassionate support for parents navigating the challenges of family life.
Parenting does not come with a manual, and every child is unique. Parent consultations provide a space to discuss concerns, explore challenges, and gain insight into your child's emotional, social, and developmental needs.
Drawing upon my experience in childcare, child development, family systems, and child and adolescent therapy, consultations are designed to help parents better understand what may be happening beneath a child's behaviour while identifying practical strategies that can be implemented at home.
Whether you are facing a specific challenge or simply looking for guidance and reassurance, consultations offer a supportive, non-judgemental space to reflect, problem-solve, and develop confidence in your parenting approach.
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Supporting families through the everyday challenges of raising children.
Family life can be rewarding, but it can also feel overwhelming. Between school, routines, behaviour challenges, emotional wellbeing, technology, friendships, and busy schedules, many parents find themselves carrying a significant mental and emotional load.
Family Support is designed to provide practical, personalised support that helps families create calmer, more connected home environments.
Drawing upon my background in childcare, child development, family systems, and child and adolescent therapy, I work alongside families to better understand challenges, identify strengths, and implement realistic strategies that support both children and parents.
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Why Families Choose NannyEmmy
Qualified therapist and childcare professional
Understanding of child development
Supportive and non-judgemental approach
Focus on confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing
Practical support for real family life
Blog Posts
Toilet Training Tips
Toilet Training Time. Nanny Emmy gives her tips on how to go about toilet training your toddler so they’re ready for that big step into school.
Flying With Kids: Top Tips
Flying with Children on A Plane. Nanny Emmy shares her top tips on how to ensure a smooth plane journey with your children.
The Control Switch Technique
Nanny Emmy shares a technique called The Control Switch. Getting children to do things can be a challenge especially when they simply say no. Often a simple control switch is all that is needed to get you through smoothly, so give it a read and try out the technique for yourself!
Children With Autism. Tools and Tips.
Nanny Emmy shares her tips and tools for a smooth running day for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Getting A Child To Do Things On Time
Going to bed on time, getting to a birthday party or making an appointment. Getting our children to do things on time comes with many challenges so Nanny Emmy is here with her top tips.
How To Connect With Your Child
Have a read of Nanny Emmy’s top tips for connecting with your child.
How To Avoid Helicopter Parenting
Learn how to avoid helicopter parenting with Nanny Emmy’s top tips.
Ensure A Smooth Running Day With A Child. My Top 5 Tips.
Nanny Emmy shares her 5 top tips for ensuring a smooth running day with any child.