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Who we are

We are Rach and Lou, professionals working in education, mental health, change and coaching for the last 20 years. We are both mothers of teenagers who have experienced and are experiencing mental health difficulties and we understand first hand the challenges of parenting in this space.

We have experienced the impact of mental health difficulties on education, exam results, the family unit, relationships and much more besides.​We also know how lonely it feels to be navigating this territory alone and without much support.  

This is why we have established The Parent Backpack to give you the tools, techniques, skills and capabilities you need for yourself and your child or young person.

Our Wonderful Children

Between us we have four children, Ellie, Finn, Felix and Barney. Being their Mum or Auntie is a blessing and a privilege we are grateful for every day. Especially on the difficult days.

Join our Community

We run a free Facebook Community where all parents, care-givers, advocates and allies of parents and young people navigating mental health difficulties are welcome. 

Become a Founding Member

We are welcoming Founding Members to our initial group of 20 people who will experience The Parent Backpack for the first time.

If you are interested in joining the waitlist for our first programme, launching in 2024, please click below to put your name down.


We are offering places on the September programme at a 50% discount. The investment is £150 (or 3 monthly payments of £50).

Backpack

The place where parents find support and practical tools to parent a young person with mental health difficulties.

Get in Touch

Our signature programme.

This programme is not a mental health programme for young people. Participating in it will not make your young person's mental health difficulties go away. It is designed to support you with how you parent your young person during these challenging times, so that your parenting is not part of the problem.

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