Support for Parents of
Gifted Children in NZ
If your bright child is struggling at school, anxious or misunderstood - you are not alone.
If you’re parenting a gifted child and feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or alone — you’re not imagining it.
You might feel proud of their abilities and completely out of your depth at the same time.
Perhaps school says everything is “fine”… but home tells a different story.
Maybe your child is:
Anxious or overwhelmed
Intense, sensitive, or easily frustrated
Struggling to find true friendships
Underachieving despite clear ability
Masking at school and melting down at home
Questioning themselves — or their place
Raising a gifted or neurodiverse child can be deeply rewarding.
It can also feel isolating, confusing, and heavy.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
Why this feels so hard
Gifted children often experience the world more intensely.
They may think years ahead of their peers — but feel their age emotionally.
They may crave depth — yet struggle socially.
They may appear capable — yet carry hidden anxiety.
When potential doesn’t translate into ease, parents are often left wondering:
What am I missing?
Am I overreacting?
Is this just a phase?
Often, it isn’t about doing more.
It’s about understanding differently.
How I can help
I work exclusively with parents of gifted and twice-exceptional children across Aotearoa New Zealand (online and in Taranaki).
In our session, we will:
Make sense of what you’re seeing
Explore your child’s unique characteristics, strengths and struggles
Identify what may be driving current difficulties
Discuss practical, realistic next steps
Strengthen your confidence as their parent
You don’t need a diagnosis.
You don’t need to wait for things to get worse.
You don’t need to have all the answers.
You simply need to be wondering.
We start where you are — and take the next step together.
A Little About Me
I am a parent of two gifted children, an educator, and the founder of the Taranaki Neurodiversity Trust and The Head Office — a one-day-a-week programme supporting gifted learners.
For over 15 years, I have worked alongside families and schools to advocate for the educational and emotional needs of gifted children.
Most importantly, I understand both the pride and the weight that can come with raising a child who experiences the world differently.
Sessions
A calm place to start
Sessions are a space for you to slow things down and feel supported.
Whether you’re seeking clarity, reassurance, or practical guidance, our time together is shaped around your family’s needs. There is no judgement, I am here to support you.
In a session, you can expect:
A warm, respectful conversation focused on your child
Time to talk openly about what’s been worrying you
Thoughtful insights that help things make sense
Practical guidance you can actually use in everyday life
Booking a session
If this feels like the right next step, you’re very welcome to book a session.
There’s no obligation beyond the time we spend together — just a chance to feel heard, understood, and supported.
A gentle first step towards clarity and confidence.
I am here to help.
Taking this first step is a way to feel seen, understood, and supported — without pressure.