Melissa Carter
BSc(Hons) Psychology, PGDipl. Psychoanalytic Observation, PGCE TeachingPlay Therapy, Philosophy for Children, CIMI. Infant Massage, I.A.I.M,Emotional Freedom Technique & EMO Master PractitionerIn my own words
I established The Happy Child as I’m passionate about helping children and teenagers with their emotional and academic wellbeing. As a parent myself, I also understand the challenges of raising children in this modern world, so I’m also devoted to supporting parents on their journey as well.
As a practitioner who has dedicated her working life to child development across many disciplines, my broad experience enables me to draw upon diverse educational approaches, compassionate therapeutic methods and creative practical resources.
I wholeheartedly believe that an authentic education combines excellent academic achievement with the teaching and development of emotional intelligence.
In 2007, I founded a unique and inspiring independent school that pioneered this approach to working with children. Achieving Ofsted’s Outstanding Standard in Education at first inspection, the school’s legacy has now become the blueprint for new school development within the UK and abroad.
In my capacity as an educational consultant, I write for various publications and speak at educational conferences. In addition, I advise schools about child wellbeing, emotional and multiple intelligences within education and child development. As well as working with my own clients, I also provide empowering workshops and one-to-one coaching for other practitioners working with children.
What People Are Saying
“An invaluable source of expert
advice and support.”
— LJ, Parent
“His teachers have noticed a
huge positive difference.”
— CC, Parent
“I’m happy and
confident now.”
— EB, 13 Year Old
“You’ve made an amazing
difference to our family.”
— TC, Parent
Being in My Element
Motherhood enriches my life and I absolutely delight in sharing life with my husband, 8 year old daughter and twelve year old son – 1 dog and a cat! Being a working parent, be it that I love my work, I do understand the challenges of childhood and the demands that parents face. Like so many parents, I strive to offer my children the very best of me and wish happiness and fulfilment for them.
Being a parent requires realism and honesty
Clients tell me that this authenticity, compassion and ability to connect with their needs are what they value, trust and love about working with me.
I have been tenacious in developing my personal aptitudes and passionately embrace a profession where I am in "my element!" Educating and enabling children to learn about whom they are and what they can achieve - to be in their "element" - is a personal passion.
At The Happy Child, my main purpose is to provide specialised pathways to academic excellence, happiness and personal success in an inspiring, safe environment where children are empowered, and enriched as they learn about themselves, evolve life-long problem-solving skills and practise how to learn, think, feel and do, independently – with happiness.
Chat with me
I would love to hear from you and am very happy to share an initial conversation with you to answer any questions.