consultation + support for educators
Tailored support + learning for childcares, kindergartens and primary schools in Melbourne.
If you’re an education provider dedicated to meeting the social, emotional and behavioural needs of your students and in need of guidance – you’re in the right place!
Educating children can be so rewarding, yet challenging at times.
Perhaps you have:
- Need for further training and support for staff to provide a more consistent approach to supporting children’s behaviour and wellbeing
- Had an increase in students with additional needs and would like guidance helping them to thrive in the context of group learning or care
- Staff who are new to working with children with behavioural, emotional, social or learning challenges
- Noticed patterns of parenting difficulties that are impacting how children interact when in your care
Regardless of the specific issues, you recognise the importance of investing in the wellbeing of your learning community and are looking for solutions.
Consulting with a psychologist can help.
I adopt a collaborative approach to providing consultation + support for educators in a range of areas, including:
Consultation tailored to your needs
Hi! I’m Natalie
I’m a registered psychologist and founder of Gumnut Psychology. With training in educational and developmental psychology, along with experience as a school psychologist and as a mother of two, I bring a practical, real-world understanding of the challenges and rewards of supporting children’s growth in educational settings.
I design each consultation to meet the unique needs of your community.
My work is grounded in encouragement and positivity. I believe that when we feel supported and understood, we can approach challenges with openness. Together, we build on what’s already working, reflect with curiosity, and develop the skills for meaningful, sustainable progress towards the goals for your community.
learning through workshops
I support educators and classroom parents to nurture children with clear, practical, and developmentally aligned practices.
To get the most out of my training and consultation services, I offer workshops for educators in smaller groups (up to 10 educators at a time) rather than whole staff presentations. Having worked as a DET psychologist, I recognise the value of staff feeling able to collaboratively problem-solve and learn strategies in a safe and empathetic space. It’s been my experience that engagement, supportiveness, and team-work is more easily facilitated in smaller groups.
Workshops for parents of children in your community are offered in larger groups, and can be a great way to increase consistency between supporting children at home and in the classroom.
What to Expect
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Consultation Call
Contact me to arrange a free, no obligation, consultation call to discuss your needs and what you’re hoping to achieve. It’s important you work with someone you feel comfortable with, and we get clear on the scope and timeline.
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Tailored workshops
I develop professional development workshops or support tailored to your specific needs + goals and deliver this via in-person workshop(s). I am happy to discuss an online alternative if preferred.
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Follow up support
I provide 2 weeks of email support for educators following consultation services. This is for troubleshooting, answering questions, and feeling supported putting knowledge into practice.