where curiosity meets compassion, parents find confidence

Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just not yourself since having a baby? Wondering if you’ll ever feel confident again? You're not alone. We understand, and we're here to help.

Our client-led coaching and evidence-based workshops bring clarity to the chaos, nurturing you, your baby, and your relationships. We will help you cut through the overwhelm to feel calmer and more confident as a new parent.

becoming a parent changes everything

Do you feel constantly tired, like you're running on empty and unable to think clearly?

Are you constantly worried you're not "doing it right" and questioning your abilities?

Do you feel guilty for wanting a break or time for yourself?

Are you feeling lost in your new identity as "mum" or "dad", disconnected from yourself, your partner or baby?

Do you feel lonely, like no-one really understands what you're going through?

Do you feel under pressure, juggling the mental load of work and family life?

If this sounds familiar, you are not failing! You’re going through a huge life change (one of the biggest!). And you deserve support just as much as your baby does.

It's normal to need support as you learn how to adapt to an ever-changing rhythm of caring for your baby (and yourself!), whilst coping with sleep deprivation, a rollercoaster of emotions and mental fog.

what makes my support different?

I’m here for parents. Not just the practical side, but the messy, emotional, and confusing parts that no one warns you about. I can help you:

• Understand the why behind the overwhelm.

• Build practical strategies for resilience, calm, and connection.

• Strengthen relationships — with yourself, your baby, and your partner.

• Rediscover confidence in your instincts.

• Create balance so support feels sustainable, not overwhelming.

Remember, no question is too small and no feeling is too insignificant. If you’re worried, struggling, or need a safe space to talk, I'm here to listen and support you, no matter what.

• With years of professional experience supporting families, I offer gentle, science-backed guidance that you can trust and rely on.

• I’m trained in psychology and parental brain science, so I know how your mind really changes after having a baby.

• My approach is always caring, respectful, and most importantly, judgment-free. You can share openly, knowing that you will be heard and supported, no matter what you’re feeling or facing.

Friendly classes and workshops with easy-to-implement, practical tips to help you make sense of the changes and start feeling better right away

Every insight, resource, and conversation is practical and down-to-earth. No pressure, no preaching - just gentle steps toward feeling more like yourself again, in a way that works for you. Every family’s needs are different. That’s why we offer a range of options, from private coaching to group programmes and classes to professional partnerships:

Collaborations with a range of organisations to better support parents easier in the early years

“Iona’s session opened my eyes to the true impact of sleep training; I came away thinking differently about our choices, and my husband and I decided to approach sleep in a way that felt better for our family. The science around baby brain development really made me see how important my own wellbeing is. Invaluable information for every parent.”

Workshop attendee

"Before working with Iona I was definitely stuck in a rut. Looking after myself had fallen to the bottom of my to do list. I was feeling stressed, anxious and low in mood. She has enabled me to identify my priorities (and barriers) and take clear manageable steps to achieve them. It has benefitted my whole family and decreased my mental load."

Charlotte - coaching client

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