I knew there would be mess and tantrums, but I thought parenting would come easily. I imagined myself calm, patient and in control, responding with a knowing smile and a hug. The reality felt very different. One night, lying in the dark, I replayed the constant power struggles, meltdowns, and moments that left me feeling overwhelmed, reactive and unsure. I remember thinking, why is my knowing smile and loving embrace not enough? I felt like I had tried everything. The naughty corner, charts, rewards, lectures, punishments, taking away TV, treats, toys, playdates, even myself. And still, nothing created lasting change. I found myself doing things I said I never would. Raising my voice, threatening consequences, withdrawing connection and getting angry. And I kept asking myself… how did I end up here?
I had been sold the lie that parenting comes naturally. My knowing smile and loving embrace had quickly been replaced with bribes, threats, frustration, yelling and my own emotional outbursts. These tactics worked for a short period of time, but they never lasted, and I found myself having to continually raise the stakes just to stay in control. All of this left me wondering… who is this mother, and where did she come from? And underneath it all was a deeper fear. I imagined us in 10 years, and I saw a worried, disconnected and desperate mother who had lost communication with her child, and a sad, lost teenager whose trust and sense of safety had been broken. That moment stopped me. I realised I was not equipped to be the parent I wanted to be for my child.
I was a well-intentioned, loving and caring mother, trying to follow advice and do the right thing. But I wasn’t equipped with the tools or understanding I needed. I didn’t have the emotional awareness or skills to guide my child in the way she needed. I realised there had to be a better way. So I began learning.
It wasn’t about fixing my child. It was about understanding what was really going on beneath the behaviour, and learning how to respond in a way that supported emotional development, connection and trust. And just as importantly, I came to understand that I also needed to look at what was driving my own behaviour. My reactions, my triggers, my expectations, and the patterns I was bringing into our relationship. As I began to develop awareness of both my child’s needs and my own responses, things started to change. Not overnight, but in a way that felt realistic, sustainable, more grounded, more connected, and more aligned with the kind of parent I wanted to be. That shift became a turning point. What started as a personal journey for my family became a deep commitment to understanding conscious parenting and emotional intelligence, and how I could support other families to create meaningful, lasting change.
Today, I’m a qualified Conscious Parenting Coach and EQ Trainer, and I support other families to navigate this same path.
Many of the families I work with feel overwhelmed, unsure how to respond to their child’s behaviour, and worried they’re getting it wrong. You might be dealing with big emotions, anxiety, shutdowns, or constant pushback. Or your child might be struggling more quietly, feeling withdrawn, lacking confidence, or becoming easily overwhelmed. This may be part of your child’s unique temperament, or for some families, connected to neurodivergence such as ADHD, autism, or sensory sensitivities.
My approach focuses on understanding the emotional drivers and undeveloped skills behind behaviour, rather than trying to control or fix it. This applies not only to your child, but also to your own responses, helping you feel more calm, confident, and able to cope in challenging moments. When we understand what behaviour is communicating, we can respond in ways that help children feel safe, supported, and better able to manage their emotions. As a result, both misbehaviour and limiting behaviour begin to reduce.
Through coaching, you will learn how to:
I bring together both professional training and lived experience, including:
I continue to learn from leading experts in child development, emotional regulation, neurodivergence and parenting, and integrate what is practical and supportive for families into my coaching.
In our sessions, we go deeper into the practical skills that create real change, including how to:
You’re not doing anything wrong. You just haven’t been given the right tools or understanding yet.
If this feels familiar, we can work through it together.
Book a free discovery call to see how coaching can support your family.
Carly & Brendan, New Castle, NSW
2yr son
Finding Anna has been absolutely life changing! We were at the end of our rope when we found Anna, breaking down left right and center! We felt so lost on how to handle our toddlers highly charged emotional tantrums. Anna helped us to change our approach with our son by giving us a safe space to identify the patterns that were holding us back and all the tools we needed to help us move forward. We didn’t realise how profound and life changing our sessions would be. So many positive changes have happened for us over all aspects of our life, not just our parenting. We are so grateful for Anna’s help and would recommend her to anyone struggling with parenting... or actually just anyone full stop. Thank you Anna!
Carly & Brendan, New Castle, NSW 2yr son
Kate WA
13yr son & 14yr daughter
I had an amazing experience working with Anna. I first engaged her to support me through the teenage years with my 13 & 14 year olds. I was going through some significant challenges with my daughter in particular and what I learnt was to look within, to understand my own landscape, what it was made up of and how I could use it to build a better relationship with my kids based on connection rather than commands and consequences. Through our work I uncovered my biggest (limiting) belief to date, which helped me to make sense of many parts of my whole life, allowing me to be a choice in how to interact with my kids and broader life going forward - this uncovering released me from feeling powerless as a parent and allowed me to see my kids for who they really are. We no longer have shouting and screaming in our household but rather discussion, choice and understanding of how to create environments where they can thrive and be themselves. Thank you Anna, your work is life changing xxx
Kate WA 13yr son & 14yr daughter
Mark VIC
7yr son
Working with Anna over the past six months has been truly life changing. When I first came to her, I often found myself parenting from a place of stress, quick to lose my temper and overwhelmed by daily challenges. Through her guidance, I’ve learned how to approach parenting with calm, patience, and presence. Anna has given me the tools to become a more conscious and grounded parent, and the impact has been amazing. Not only do I feel more connected and at peace, but I can see how much my son appreciates having a dad who is more aware, calm and present. I’m incredibly grateful for the transformation Anna has helped me create both in myself and in my relationship with my son.
Mark VIC 7yr son
Endorsement from Dr Shefali
Psychologist, mindfulness teacher, founder of the Conscious Parenting Institute and New York Times bestselling author, shares her support for this work.
Anna’s energy, presence, focus and attention in her conscious parenting coaching practice creates an environment of trust and openness. Her ability to gently shine the light on the issues at hand will help many families. It has been an honour to work beside Anna and bear witness to her unfolding as a truly gifted conscious parenting coach.
Endorsement from Dr Shefali Psychologist, mindfulness teacher, founder of the Conscious Parenting Institute and New York Times bestselling author, shares her support for this work.
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