Supportive Stories for Families
Compassionate guidance and support
We understand what it’s like when family life feels overwhelming and you don’t know where to turn. Whether you’re navigating the early days of parenting, supporting a neurodivergent child, or simply feeling like you’re drowning in the complexity of modern parenting, Supportive Stories for Families provides both the specialist expertise and ongoing support you need.
We don’t just connect you with the right professionals – we walk alongside you throughout your journey, ensuring you never feel alone in supporting your family.
We support families when everything feels overwhelming and you don’t know where to start.
We understand that children’s challenging behaviour often comes from emotions they can’t yet express, and we help parents see what’s really happening beneath the surface.
Our growing network of trusted associates means we can connect you with specialists across every stage of family life – from antenatal support through to educational advocacy. More importantly, we provide ongoing partnership throughout your journey, helping you navigate which support is most helpful and ensuring you feel confident in the decisions you’re making for your family.
Our founder brings 20 years of experience supporting children and families in education settings. With QTS and an MSc in Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
We have a growing network of specialist associates across. SEND advocacy, counselling, early years support, clinical psychology, and antenatal care
Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start?
A Judgment-Free Space
Practical Strategies That Actually Work for Your Family
Bridge Between Home and Education
Our Services
When You're Feeling Overwhelmed and Don't Know Where to Start
- Free discovery calls to talk through what’s happening and what support might help
- Clarity Calls – Longer one-on-one sessions to develop practical strategies for your specific situation
- Understanding your child’s behaviour when it feels confusing or challenging
- Creating family routines that actually work instead of adding more stress
When You're Worried About Your Child's Development or School Experience
- “Something doesn’t feel right” support – helping you understand if your concerns are valid
- Preparing for difficult conversations with school
- EHCP applications and annual review support
- Finding the right support when school isn’t working
When You Need Professional Support But Don't Know What Kind
- Connection to our trusted network of specialists: SEND advocates, counsellors, early years experts, clinical psychologists and antenatal specialists
- Ongoing support to help you navigate which professional is right for your situation
- Someone to walk alongside you through the process
Our case study
Supporting Parents to Find Their Voice and the Right Help
The first mum had a Year 3 child with autism and an EHCP, but felt the school wasn’t providing proper support. She knew something was wrong but didn’t have the confidence or language to challenge what was happening. When we reviewed her child’s annual review together, we discovered the ‘challenges’ section focused on how her child’s behaviour affected others, rather than understanding what her child was actually experiencing that led to that behaviour.
Ready to move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling supported?
Our approach
Is built on the understanding that every family’s journey is unique, and is particularly suited to parents who are open to learning and growing alongside their children.
We believe that the most effective support comes when parents are empowered with both knowledge and practical tools, coupled with emotional support for the challenging days. While we don’t currently offer direct therapy or intervention with children, we help parents create environments where children can flourish.
Whether you’re just starting to have concerns or you’ve been struggling for a while, we meet you exactly where you are.
Our BLOGS
The Yellow Car Game: Why What We Notice Changes Everything
Navigating Transitions: The Power of Authentic Framing for Neurodivergent Children
What Our Clients Say
Grounded support when it’s needed most
Lucy has a wonderful way with words – in the nicest sense – and always has something positive and supportive to say if and when I’m having a moment where I’m overwhelmed and feel like I don’t know what I’m doing. She’s really embodied the values and ethics of my little business. It wasn’t until Lucy came around that I realised how little room to breathe I had. She’s amazing! Digitalised my registration/enquiry form, enrolling new students is now streamlined...
My life is infinitely better for having her as a part of it.
Lucy has worked with me as an associate VA for some time now and I can honestly say I don’t know what I would do without her – and this is reflected in the feedback of all the clients of mine that she works with. She’s incredibly organised, great at communicating, really kind and compassionate and has a super strong work ethic. I heartily recommend Lucy not only as a top notch virtual assistant but also as an all-round fabulous...
Her adaptable approach has enabled our business to evolve and grow.
Lucy is an absolute asset to any business. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Lucy has been instrumental in the success of our business. She has supported the rapid growth we have seen over the last 2 years. Her adaptable approach has enabled our business to evolve and grow. She has been caring and understanding as well as hugely supportive. Lucy listens to direction when needed and also works hard to proactively find solutions to challenges faced. Every business needs...
I have room to breathe – room to plan next steps in my business.
I honestly don’t know how I’d manage without her. Lucy is kind, professional, patient, and endlessly helpful — I’m so grateful to have her on my team! If you need someone who is reliable, efficient, thoughtful, and supportive, Lucy is the VA you need in your corner. She’s been a total legend for me and has made an enormous difference to both my business and my peace of mind. I can spend more time on what I’m best at, knowing...
I booked in for a Clarity Call with Supportive Stories.
She was able to ask the important questions that really helped me to focus on how I wanted to portray my business and how it would be perceived by others. Lucy made me feel at ease from our very first conversation and she had an extremely helpful and professional attitude. I would definitely recommend Supportive Stories to others. Lucy has given me confidence and inspired me to believe in myself and my business venture, and take those scary first steps...
