Our Services

Welcome to our comprehensive range of services led by Dr. Emma, a distinguished clinical psychologist, holistic sleep coach, and adept facilitator of the Circle of Security Parenting program. With a distinctive blend of expertise, Dr. Emma offers unparalleled support to parents and families through a holistic lens. Guided by a deep understanding of child development, attachment, and responsive techniques, Dr. Emma employs evidence-based practices to nurture connections and enrich relationships within families.

Focusing on sleep, parenting, and child development, Dr. Emma stands as a guiding light for parents navigating the intricate journey of raising a family. With her gentle and compassionate demeanor, she helps create harmonious sleep plans and guides, empowers parents with effective parenting strategies, and champions child development milestones.

Dr. Emma's extensive background in children's disability services, spanning over 13 years, adds a unique dimension to our comprehensive offerings. Her expertise extends to meticulous screening and assessment, specializing in identifying developmental delays and embracing neurodiversity. Drawing upon her wealth of experience, Dr. Emma adeptly navigates the complexities of developmental challenges, providing families with a reassuring compass in times of uncertainty. Her insightful assessments contribute to a deeper understanding of each child's unique journey, fostering an environment where diverse abilities are celebrated and nurtured.

With Dr. Emma by your side, you'll find unwavering support that spans the spectrum of parenting, sleep, child development, and beyond. Her holistic approach, attachment-focused strategies, and proficiency in addressing developmental nuances make her an invaluable partner in your family's quest for holistic growth and well-being. Embark on a transformative journey with Dr. Emma as she empowers you to cultivate a nurturing and thriving environment for your family. Experience the synergy of clinical psychology, holistic sleep coaching, and attachment-focused parenting guidance, all harmoniously woven together to bring lasting positive change to your family dynamic. Find out more about our services and support packages below.

Please note, payment plans are available for the services and support packages listed below. Send an email to info@themotheringpsychologist.com to find out more. As Dr. Emma is a Chartered Senior Clinical Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland, you may be able to redeem the cost of services against your health insurance. We recommend that you consult your health insurance policy or provider for clarification.

  • Suitable for babies and children aged 6 months +

  • Sleep diary and comprehensive background information form completed prior to consultation

  • 60-90 minute virtual consultation to discuss sleep concerns, gain insight into the individual child’s sleep profile, and collaboratively agree on a sleep plan and goals tailored to the individual needs of the child

  • FREE Trial 2-week trial of the Nurtured Nights Network

  • Opportunity to ask Dr. Emma questions

  • Support via WhatsApp for 2 weeks following consultation

  • Review at the end of two weeks support with suggestions for moving forward with sleep after the support package has ended

  • No additional cost for twins

  • Add-on package available if you would like further support beyond 2 weeks

Full Support Sleep Package - €449

Newborn sleeping
  • Suitable from newborn +

  • Suitable for parents of children who have relatively good sleep and require support with a specific issue or sleep concern such as moving to their own cot/room, a developmental progression etc.

  • Sleep diary and comprehensive background information form completed prior to consultation

  • 1 hour virtual consultation to discuss sleep concerns, gain insight into the individual child’s sleep profile, and collaboratively agree on a sleep plan and goals tailored to the individual needs of the child

  • Sleep plan giving you clear direction and guidance as to how to support your child with their sleep provided following consultation (this information will be provided verbally - a written plan is not included in this package)

  • Opportunity to ask Dr. Emma questions

  • If your child has had persistent sleep difficulties with no sustained settled sleep, the full sleep support package is a more suitable approach as no ongoing support is provided with this consultation package

Sleep Consultation Package - €179

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Neurodivergent Sleep Consultation Package - €189

  • Suitable for parents of neurodivergent children (i.e. Autism, ADHD, sensory differences)

  • Sleep diary and comprehensive background information form completed prior to consultation

  • 90 minute virtual consultation to discuss sleep concerns, gain insight into the individual child’s sleep profile, and collaboratively agree on a sleep plan and goals tailored to the individual needs of the child in consideration of sleep differences associated with neurodivergence

  • Sleep plan giving you clear direction and guidance as to how to support your child with their sleep provided following consultation (this information will be provided verbally - a written plan is not included in this package)

  • Opportunity to ask Dr. Emma questions

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Setting Up For Sleep Success Package - €199

  • Suitable from newborn to 5 months or for parents expecting a new arrival

  • Sleep diary and comprehensive background information form completed prior to consultation (where applicable)

  • 90 minute virtual consultation to discuss newborn sleep, support sleep from the very beginning with sleep shaping, what to expect in the first 5 months, understanding sleep and sleep maturation from newborn to 5 months, recognising and responding to sleep cues, supporting parental sleep in the early days, establishing a bedtime routine, safe sleep guidelines, and parental expectations in relation to sleep

  • Downloadable e-book including all information discussed during consultation included

  • Opportunity to ask Dr. Emma questions

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Sleepy Q&A - €119

  • Suitable for a parent who has a specific query about sleep and requires general advice to support their child’s sleep

  • Brief questionnaire to gather information about specific sleep concern completed in advance of consultation

  • 1 hour virtual consultation to discuss sleep concern, advise on sleep norms and expectations for the child’s age and developmental stage, and discuss sleep strategies and techniques

  • Please note: there is no sleep plan or folow up support provided with this package.

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Parenting Support Package - €269

  • Suitable for parents who would like advice and guidance around supporting their child with a specific concern (e.g. emotion regulation, a significant transition, adjustment to a new sibling, adjustment to a new sibling, behavioural difficulties)

  • Comprehensive background information form and tracking diary completed prior to consultation

  • 1 hour virtual consultation to discuss concerns, gain insight into the child’s behaviour and discuss gentle, responsive and attachment-focused approaches to supporting your child

  • Support plan summarising information and guidance provided during virtual consultation to refer back to

  • Additional follow-up consultations may be booked as required for a set fee.

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Child Development Support Package - €319

  • Suitable for parents who are concerned about their child’s development and would like guidance and advice. Also suitable for parents who have concerns in relation to a possible developmental delay or neurodivergence such as Autism

  • Comprehensive background information form and developmental history completed prior to consultation

  • 2 hour virtual consultation to discuss concerns and background history in more detail, brief screening for specific concerns (e.g. Autism, ADHD), discuss developmental milestones and expectations specific to the child’s age and stage of development, signposting further services or input required with advice as to how to access services as required

  • Opportunity to ask questions

  • "I would highly recommend Dr Emma for her understanding, thorough & comprehensive assessment & her - out of this world - response time. As a parent of two children with ASD I feel very confident in recommending Emma, she is a fair notch above the rest!"

  • "We found Emma to be friendly, patient, considerate and extremely helpful and generous with her time, especially when explaining aspects of the reports to us."

  • "Dr Emma was wonderful to work with. She made us feel so at ease...She is on hand with whatever queries or worries we had and she also pointed us in the right direction"

  • "Once we met with Emma she very quickly calmed our nerves while instilling confidence and trust in both the process and in her. At every point she was completely transparent, keeping us informed, answering every question (no matter how small or how many times we asked) and listening to every detail...She made an extremely difficult time in our lives easier."

  • "We contacted Emma at a crisis point in our home with our 4 yeara olds sleep. Emma looked holistically at the situation taking into account all aspects of his development as well as our own family preferences. For the first time, I felt listened to and Emma was very empathetic. Emma, provided us with a wide range of recommendations including environmental adaptations, tweaks to the routine, consideration of his sensory preferences and onward referral. Emma provided us with a detailed written plan but made this easily accessible by starting off with 'quick wins'. She covered all basis and I would highly recommend her"

    5 Star Google Review

  • "Working with Emma was game changing for our family. From the very first call she put my mind at ease as she explained her responsive, compassionate and supportive approach to sleep. Our smallie struggled with no routine, scattered naps and lots of false starts. With the help of Emmas suggestions, and her continuous support, our smallie's sleep came on in leaps and bounds. It wasn't rocket science, nor was it overwhelming because each step of the way was taken to match the pace of our family. Emma is so kind, considerate and a wealth of knowledge, I still refer to things she said months later. If you are struggling with your smallie's sleep, you're not alone. Reach out to Emma, you deserve rest x

    5 Star Google Review