When family life feels harder than it should
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I'm Anisa Lewis, a parenting coach, speaker and mentor, helping parents make sense of what's happening in their family and find a way forward.
You might be dealing with big emotions, difficult behaviour, anxiety, school struggles or the complexities that can come with neurodivergence. Or perhaps you simply know that something isn't working and you're not sure what needs to change.
With more than 25 years' experience working with children and families, I help you step back from the day-to-day, look at what's really going on and work out what your child and your family needs.
Curiosity. Connection. Communication.
They're at the heart of how I work, because when we get curious about what's behind the behaviour, rather than simply trying to change it, family life can begin to feel very different.
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Sometimes you need someone else to see what you can't
When you're right in the middle of family life, it can be incredibly difficult to step back and see what's really going on. You might have read the books, listened to the podcasts, tried different approaches and still find yourself wondering, What am I missing?
Perhaps emotions have become bigger, behaviour is harder to understand, school is taking its toll, or neurodivergence means some of the usual parenting advice simply doesn't fit. Sometimes there isn't one obvious problem at all. You just know that something isn't working as well as you'd like it to.
This is where having someone outside the family can make such a difference.
I help you zoom out, notice the patterns that are difficult to see when you're living them every day, and get curious about what's really sitting underneath what's happening.
From there, we work out what might make a difference for your child, your family and your life.
How can I help?
Parent Coaching
Sometimes you don't need more information. You need space to talk through what's happening with someone who can help you see the bigger picture.
My 1:1 parent coaching gives us the time to understand your child, your family and what's happening underneath the challenges you're facing. Together, we'll work out what needs to change and find practical ways forward that fit your family.
Find out about Parent Coaching
CalmTalk
Sometimes children are carrying things they don't yet have the words to explain.
CalmTalk is one of the tools I can use within my work with families, particularly when anxiety, big emotions, confidence, negative self-talk or independence are getting in the way of everyday life.
It's gentle, parent-led and designed to work alongside family life rather than adding another thing for your child to do.
Find out about CalmTalk
Schools & Organisations
Supporting families doesn't stop at the front door.
I work with schools and organisations to open up useful conversations around parenting, neurodivergence, communication and family life through workshops, talks, webinars and consultancy.
Everything I deliver is practical, engaging and grounded in the realities of the families we are trying to support.
Work with me
Kind Words…
“The changes have been subtle day to day, but when we look back they're actually huge.”
“Things that used to cause a huge reaction barely register anymore”
“Home just feels calmer.”
“The conversation ended completely differently to how it usually would.”
Let’s Have a Chat
If you've found yourself nodding along as you've read this page and you're wondering whether I could help your family, let's have a chat.
My Quick Chats are a chance for you to tell me a little about what's happening, ask any questions and for us to work out whether working together feels like the right next step.