Services
Why I do this work
I know how it feels to be desperate for help. after trying everything and beginning to believe that change might not be possible. Through lived experience I have seen first-hand that even the most overwhelming situations can shift, when the right support is in place.
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At Crisis to Calm with Dani,
I offer a range of support services for parents navigating complex behaviours linked with ADHD, neurodivergence and mental health challenges. My work includes mentoring, emotional support, behavioural planning, signposting to relevant services and supporting parents to prepare for and attend professional meetings so they feel, informed, supported and not alone.
Who this support is for
This service may be right for you if
• your child’s behaviour feels out of control or unsafe
• you feel you have tried everything and don’t know where to turn
• you are living with high levels of stress. fear. or exhaustion
• you want support that understands complex behaviour. not quick fixes
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It is mentoring and guidance based on lived experience. evidence-informed practice and an understanding of complex family systems.
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This service is not therapy or a replacement for clinical or statutory services.
​Support for parents when behaviour
feels unmanageable
I work with parents who feel overwhelmed. stuck or at crisis point due to their child’s behaviour. Many families come to me after trying everything. Parenting courses. strategies. consequences and professional advice, yet still feeling like nothing has worked.
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This support is not about judgement or blame. It is about helping parents regain calm. authority and safety at home in a way that protects everyone in the family.
When traditional parenting approaches
no longer work
Some children, particularly those with complex emotional or behavioural needs. cannot simply be made to comply. For families living with extreme behaviours. strong oppositional patterns. or persistent emotional dysregulation. traditional parenting approaches often fail and the situation can escalate quickly.
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Parents may find themselves feeling
• out of control
• fearful about safety
• emotionally exhausted
• unsure how things reached this point
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This does not mean you have failed. It means the situation requires a different kind of support.
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Regaining parental authority. safely
You cannot force a child to make the right choices.
What is possible, is creating clear consistent boundaries that make unsafe or unhelpful choices less comfortable, while keeping everyone emotionally and physically safe.
I support parents to rebuild calm authority using an approach grounded in four core principles
Love – maintaining connection and care, even in crisis
Limits – clear, predictable boundaries that protect everyone
Consistency – responding in a steady, reliable way
Safety – prioritising emotional and physical safety at all times
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This work is practical. structured. and rooted in real-life family situations.
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Mentoring and Advocacy
When you are parenting a child with complex needs. it can often feel like you are constantly navigating systems, professionals. and processes. while trying to hold things together at home.
I offer mentoring and advocacy to help parents make sense of what is happening. understand their options and feel more confident navigating education, health and support pathways.
This may include:
• Helping you prepare for meetings and conversations
• Understanding plans, reports and next steps
• Supporting you to advocate calmly and effectively for your child
• Reducing the risk of your concerns being dismissed or overlooked
This is not about confrontation.
It is about helping you feel informed. supported. and less alone whilst navigating complex systems.
Behavioral Planning
When behaviour feels unpredictable, extreme or out of control, it is often because underlying needs are not being understood or responded to in the right way. I work with parents to create clear, practical behaviour plans that prioritise safety, consistency and emotional regulation.
This support focuses on:
• Understanding what may be driving the behaviour
• Reducing escalation and conflict at home
• Rebuilding calm parental authority
• Creating boundaries that are firm, fair and predictable
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Behaviour planning is not about quick fixes or rigid rules.
It is about creating a structure that makes it easier for your child to make safer and more positive choices over time.
Emotional Support and Guidance
Living with ongoing behavioural challenges can be exhausting. isolating and emotionally overwhelming. Alongside practical strategies I also provide emotional support for parents who are carrying a great deal, often silently.
This includes:
• A safe space to talk openly without judgement
• Validation of how difficult things can feel
• Reassurance during moments of doubt
• Support to stay steady when emotions run high
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You do not have to carry everything on your own. Feeling supported emotionally is a vital part of restoring calm within the family.
What changes when the right support is in place
When families begin to feel supported and equipped with the right strategies, the atmosphere at home can begin to shift. Conflict starts to reduce. Parents feel more confident in how they respond to behaviour and children begin to experience clearer, calmer boundaries.
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Over time, many families begin to notice changes such as:
• fewer daily conflicts and escalations
• clearer and more consistent boundaries at home
• parents feeling calmer and more confident in their role
• improved communication between parent and child
• a greater sense of stability and safety within the family
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Change does not happen overnight. But with the right support, structure and consistency, families often begin to move from crisis and chaos toward calm and connection.
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You do not have to navigate this journey alone.
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