Helping Children Flourish
The Nurture Nest
Nurturing Emotional Wellbeing
Our Core Values
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Valued
Recognizing every child's unique strengths and potential.
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Heard
Creating a space where every voice is truly listened to.
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Understood
Providing compassionate support for all emotional needs.
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Safe
Building a secure environment for healing and growth.
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Included
Ensuring every child feels a sense of belonging.
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Empowered
Equipping young people with the tools to thrive.
Meet Emma Doonan
With over 27 years of experience supporting children, young people, families and schools, The Nurture Nest provides nurturing, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming support.
First Class Honours Degree in Childhood Studies
Former Pastoral Lead
SEMH Specialist
Neurodivergent Coach
ELSA-Informed Practitioner
EBSA – Emotionally Based School Avoidance
Welcome to The Nurture Nest. I’m Emma, founder of this space after nearly three decades working with children, families, and schools.The Nurture Nest delivers expert pastoral care, SEMH assistance, neurodivergent coaching, and therapeutic play. My training and professional consultancy ensure every young person feels secure, respected, and equipped to reach their full potential.If your child faces anxiety, complex emotions, or school hurdles, I provide compassionate, bespoke interventions. We celebrate individual strengths and provide child-centered guidance for families to flourish. Please get in touch via email, message, phone call or Facebook.
Our Support Services
Emotional Wellbeing Support
Helping children understand emotions and develop resilience through trauma-informed care.
Parent Support
Practical guidance and emotional support for families navigating child wellbeing.
Therapeutic Play
Creative approaches that support emotional expression and sensory regulation in a safe space.
School Consultancy
Whole-school wellbeing and pastoral strategy development for inclusive environments.
Neurodivergent Coaching
Strength-based support for autistic children and young people with ADHD to thrive.
Training & CPD
Professional development for school staff and settings to foster resilience.
Telephone
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