1:1 Child Therapeutic Play Sessions
Gentle, child-led sessions where your little one can express, explore and process big feelings at their own pace — no pressure, just play.
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Little Minds, Big Emotions — Therapeutic Play and Coaching
Therapeutic Play & Coaching support for children and the families who love them.
How is your child really doing? A 2-minute check-in for parents who want to understand their child's emotional world better.
PSI Graduate Member Family-first
Amanda
About me
A real person who has sat where you're sitting.
I'm Amanda O'Sullivan — a Therapeutic Play & Coaching Practitioner with a background in psychology and paediatric healthcare. I'm also a mam of four, including a child with additional needs.
That lived experience changed everything about how I show up for families. I combine professional expertise with genuine empathy to offer compassionate, family-centred support — because I've sat where you're sitting, and I know how heavy it can feel.
PSI Graduate Member (M.Ps.S.I.) Psychology Graduate Coaching Psychology Practitioner Therapeutic Play Practitioner Paediatric & Healthcare Experience
Free check-in
How Is Your Child Really Doing?
A free 2-minute check-in for parents. No judgement. Just clarity.
Question 1 of 100%
When your child gets upset, how long does it typically take them to calm down?
You're in the right place
If any of this sounds like you…
Big emotions are not bad behaviour — they're communication. And you don't have to figure it all out alone.
Your child struggles with big feelings, meltdowns, or anxiety.
You're navigating neurodiversity (autism, ADHD) and need real support.
You're a parent running on empty who wants to feel less alone.
How I can support
Gentle, grounded, family-centred care.
Emotional Wellbeing
Supporting children to understand and manage their feelings.
Play-Based Support
Using therapeutic play to help children express, process and grow.
Family Support
Working with parents to build stronger connections.
Confidence & Self-Esteem
Helping children build self-belief and a positive sense of self.
Adaptive Skills & Resilience
Equipping children with tools to navigate challenges and change.
Services
Support shaped around your family.
Parent Guidance & Coaching
A warm space just for you. We'll work through the hard moments together, with real strategies that actually fit your family.
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Family-Centred Support Programmes
Holistic support for the whole family unit — because when one of us is struggling, all of us feel it. You can't pour from empty.
Find Out MoreHow it works
Three simple, gentle steps.
- 💬Step 1
Reach Out
Send a message — no pressure, no commitment, just a friendly hello.
- ☕Step 2
Free Consultation
We chat about your child and your family's needs over a cuppa.
- 🌱Step 3
Begin the Journey
Compassionate, consistent support starts here — one gentle step at a time.
Kind words
From the families I've walked beside.
"I finally felt like someone truly understood what we were going through as a family. Amanda meets you with zero judgement — just kindness."
"The parent coaching gave me practical tools and, more importantly, permission to be human. Our home feels calmer already."
"My little one looks forward to her sessions. Watching her find her words for big feelings has been the most beautiful gift."
Follow our journey on Instagram
Honest parenting insights, gentle emotional wellbeing tips, and the occasional reminder that you're doing better than you think.
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the Blog
Honest, researched support for parents who are doing their best.
Sensory & Play
Best Sensory Toys for Children with Autism Available in Ireland
A practical guide to what sensory toys actually do, what to look for based on your child's profile, and where to buy quality sensory tools in Ireland.
Understanding Autism
Are Autism and ADHD Related? What Parents in Ireland Need to Know
Autism and ADHD overlap more than most people realise. Here's what the research says, what AuDHD means, and what it means for your child.
Understanding Autism
Are Autism and Asperger's the Same Thing?
Asperger's syndrome is no longer a separate diagnosis — but what does that mean for identity, services, and your child?
Free for you
Parent resources
Honest, practical PDF guides — drawn from the questions I get asked the most. Pop your email in and I'll send it straight to your inbox.
The Meltdown Prevention Toolkit
Spot the storm before it arrives
Practical, parent-tested ways to reduce the frequency and intensity of meltdowns — without losing your warmth.
Helping Your Child Name Big Feelings
A gentle guide to emotional regulation
Simple language and play-based strategies to help children recognise, name, and move through their emotions.
The Irish Parent's Roadmap
Navigating HSE, CDNT & AON
A step-by-step guide to the Irish healthcare system for parents of neurodivergent children — what to ask, who to call, what to expect.
In-the-Moment Meltdown Guide
What to do when it's already happening
A calm, printable card you can keep on the fridge — your roadmap for the next time a meltdown begins.
Let's talk
Ready to take the first step?
You don't have to have it all figured out. Just tell me a little about your family and I'll get back to you within 1–2 days — no pressure, no perfect words needed.
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