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Hello, I'm Tracey Harvey. As a qualified Level 4 Children and Adolescent Mental Health Coach and a Level 5 Parent Coach, I have over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families, including time with the NHS.

I’m passionate about empowering both young people and parents, providing a safe and supportive space where you can feel truly heard, validated, and understood.

At Reach for the Stars Coaching, our goal is to help children and teens build resilience, manage their emotions, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence. We also work closely with parents, offering guidance, strategies, and tools to create stronger, healthier family relationships.

No one should feel alone in their journey. Whether you’re seeking support for your child or want to strengthen your family’s mental health, we’re here to help you reach for the stars!

Take the first step towards positive change today—reach out to us to learn more about our services.

🐣 Looking for some fun over the Easter holidays? Download our FREE Easter Activity Pack for children – packed with crafts, puzzles, and games to keep little ones entertained and engaged! 🎨🐰✨

🎁 Download now and enjoy some screen-free fun!
👉 https://www.reachforthestarscoaching.co.uk/downloads

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Back in 2016, I was told the CAMHS waiting list for my child would be two years.
Two years of big emotions, sleepless nights, and the daily struggle of not knowing how to help.

It wasn’t just the emotional outbursts…
It was the school avoidance, the withdrawal from friends, the guilt of juggling work, other children, and constantly wondering if I was doing it all wrong.

We felt alone.
Alone navigating something so big.

I remember the messages:
“Mum, I don’t want to be here.”
“Pick me up.”
“I need to be at home.”

My days were filled with back-and-forth to school, just so she could come home to regulate.
At school, she was seen as a child that had no issues — but only because she was masking.
She was exhausted, unseen, and misunderstood.

We tried counselling — but she didn’t want to talk about the past.
She wanted to move forward.
To understand her feelings.
To have tools to cope.

That’s where coaching would’ve made all the difference.
And it’s a big part of why I do what I do now.

In my NHS role, I kept hearing the same thing — especially after families received a neurodivergent diagnosis:
“We feel alone.”

That’s why I’m so passionate about coaching.

🌟 Because no family should feel the way we did.
Because I’ve lived it. And I understand how it feels.

📊 According to NHS Kent & Medway:
➡️ In 2023, 1 in 5 children aged 8–16 had a probable mental health disorder
➡️ That’s up from 12.5% in 2017
➡️ And rose to 17.1% in 2020

Something has to change.
We need to stop putting children in boxes.
We need to support their authentic selves.
We need to help them understand who they are — and how to thrive.

💛 Let’s talk about it:
What do you think the contributing factors are?
What do you wish you’d known sooner?

#ReachForTheStarsCoaching #MentalHealthAwareness #KentParents #CAMHSWaitlist #ChildCoaching #EBSA #SchoolAvoidance #SENDSupport #EmotionalWellbeing #ParentSupport #CoachingForKids #YouAreNotAlone

👫💫 Happy National Sibling Day! 💫👫

Siblings can be our first best friends, our biggest cheerleaders, and the people who know us better than anyone. But let’s be real — they can also push our buttons like no one else! 😅

At Reach for the Stars Coaching, we understand that sibling relationships are full of opportunity and challenge. That’s why we help children:

🧠 Understand their emotions
🛑 Set healthy boundaries
💬 Learn to communicate clearly
❤️ Build empathy and respect

By developing these skills, children can strengthen their sibling bonds, reduce stress at home, and feel more confident in all their relationships.

Let’s celebrate the love, the laughs, and even the learning curves that come with being a sibling. 💛

📲 Want to support your child in navigating these relationships with more confidence?
Visit: www.reachforthestarscoaching.co.uk

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🌟 At Reach for the Stars Coaching, we support Children, Teens and Parents in exploring some of life’s big lessons — one conversation at a time. 🌟

Our coaching sessions offer a safe and supportive space to explore:

🤝 Navigating Friendships
🛑 Setting Healthy Boundaries
💬 Building Confidence to Speak Up
💡 Understanding Emotions
🎯 Setting Goals and Staying Motivated
❤️ Learning Self care
🧠 Developing a Growth Mindset

We believe every child has the potential to shine — sometimes they just need the right tools, guidance, and encouragement to get there. 🌈✨

Want to learn more about how coaching could support your child?
📩 Send us a message or visit www.reachforthestarscoaching.co.uk

#ChildCoaching #EmotionalWellbeing #ReachForTheStarsCoaching #ConfidenceBuilding #FriendshipSkills #ChildDevelopment #ParentSupport #CoachingForKids #parentsofteens #parents #coaching #CoachingJourney #CoachingBusiness #smallbusinessuk #smallbusinesses #smallbusinessowners #ashford #ashfordkent #kent

Our Space 🛋️✨

Welcome to our cosy cabin — a calm, welcoming space where big feelings are explored, confidence is built, and children are supported to shine. 🌟

We’ve thoughtfully designed this space with a range of books, fidget tools, and sensory toys to help every child feel comfortable, calm, and ready to explore their thoughts and feelings in their own way. 💬💛

Whether we’re chatting about friendships, building self-esteem, or learning emotional regulation tools, this is a space just for them — safe, supportive, and full of possibility. 🌈

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💙 Today is World Autism Awareness Day 💜

Autism is a unique way of experiencing the world, and every autistic child and adult deserves understanding, acceptance, and support. 🌍✨

At Reach for the Stars Coaching, I work with children and families to build confidence, develop communication skills, and create strategies that celebrate neurodiversity. Every child’s journey is different, and with the right support, they can truly grow!

Let’s spread awareness, kindness, and inclusion today and every day. 🥰

How can you support autism awareness?
👂Listen to autistic voices
📣 Encourage inclusivity and understanding
🤗Support families and caregivers
🎉Celebrate neurodiversity

#WorldAutismAwarenessDay #AutismAcceptance #Neurodiversity #InclusionMatters #ReachForTheStarsCoaching

Dandelion Conference day!!!

A day of being with people all with the same intention that something needs too change when supporting children with their mental health . We need to stop ticking boxes.

5 incredible speakers looking at
The impact of Stigma and Trauma on people who use drugs
The Dopamine Effect -The role in child nutrition
Supporting you to better support others
The Art of Compromise
and Boundaries and Self Abandonment

Best of all a good catch up and reflection with @katiedccoaching . Thank you for being you . Happy year anniversary 😘

And always lovely getting to see Amy @togethereducation, Ellie @blossomwithellie

#stoptickingboxes #dandelionarmy

Pushing out of your comfort zone—why it matters!

Last year, I travelled alone to South Shields. Now, if you know me, you know I’m a homebody—I do most things with family and friends, rarely on my own. Why? Because, like it or not, I had become a little too dependent on my comfort zone.

We become so complacent in life that, even when we dislike the monotony, sometimes it feels safer to stay stuck than to face the discomfort of change. But here’s the thing: growth happens outside of our comfort zones.

Not only did I travel solo, but I stayed there alone. I joined a group of 25 people who already knew each other, had inside jokes, and were part of a coaching alliance. And then there was ME—the outsider.

There were tears. There were moments of doubt (What am I doing here?!). But I stayed. I joined in. And guess what? I earned my qualification, learned from an incredible coach, and met some great people.

For most, it was just a normal couple of days. But for me? It was a huge step—one that made a massive difference to my confidence. And that’s why pushing past your comfort zone matters.
#ChildrensMentalHealth #SupportingFamilies #ChildCoaching #empoweringfamilies #childrensmentalhealth #pushingyourselfharder #EmpoweringFamilies #pushingyourselftobebetter #proud #proudmoment #pushingyourself #reachinggoals

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

My new website is LIVE! 🎉✨ www.reachforthestarscoaching.co.uk

I’m so excited to share Reach for the Stars Coaching—a safe, supportive space for children (ages 5-18) and families to navigate challenges, build confidence, and embrace positive change. 💙

💡 To celebrate, I’ve posted my first article: "Emotional Regulation: 10 Tips to Support Your Child." Download it here 👉 https://www.reachforthestarscoaching.co.uk/downloads?pgid=m8lv7uaj-9eaeb834-3f79-4dad-9d8e-19ab053fbee7

📢 Special Offer! I’m running a discount on sessions for the next year—DM me or email tracey@reachforthestarscoaching.co.uk for details!

I’d love for you to share this with anyone who might benefit. Let’s help more children and families thrive! 🌈✨

#ReachForTheStarsCoaching #ChildrensMentalHealth #ParentingSupport #EmotionalWellbeing #CoachingForKids #PositiveParenting

Ignore the cheesiest grin 😆—but this is what proud looks like! Proud of stepping outside my comfort zone, pushing myself, and doing something that will truly make a difference for families. So if you ask me again about the cheesy grin? I’m not embarrassed—I’m proud, and my face says it all!
#proud #proudmoment #reachinggoals #ʀᴇᴀᴄʜɪɴɢɢᴏᴀʟs #reachinggoals❤️ #pushingyourself #pushingyourselfdaily #pushingyourselfharder #pushingyourselffurther #pushingyourselftothelimit #pushingyourselftobebetter #childrensmentalhealth #ChildrensMentalHealth #SupportingFamilies #EmpoweringFamilies #ChildCoaching #EmotionalWellbeing #empoweringfamilies

✨ Feeling Grateful! ✨

I’m so incredibly grateful to work with such amazing families. 💛

Do you feel your child could benefit from gentle, supportive coaching to nurture their mental well-being and help them thrive? In my sessions, we explore:

✅ Managing big emotions like anxiety & anger, and developing self-regulation skills
✅ Emotional-based school avoidance
✅ Sensory challenges
✅ Building confidence & resilience
✅ Navigating friendships
✅ Setting healthy boundaries

...and so much more!

My coaching sessions are relaxed, fun, and child-led, using art, crafts, and games to encourage self-expression and personal growth. Every child deserves to feel understood, supported, and empowered.

📩 If you’d like to learn more, feel free to reach out—I’d love to support your child’s journey!
tracey@reachforthestarscoaching.co.uk
#ChildCoaching #SupportingFamilies #EmotionalWellbeing #ConfidenceBuilding #HelpingChildrenThrive #senchildren #supportingsenfamilies #mentalhealthmatters #empoweringfamilies #EmpoweringFamilies #childrensmentalhealth #ChildrensMentalHealth

Today is the day of Love 🩷 So what better than to talk about our Love languages.

Do you know your preferred love language for both giving and receiving, don't worry its ok if they're different.
How about your loved ones around you, do you know theirs? Do you think you're showing your child the love language that you feel they want but they seem to be throwing it back in your face, leading to frustration and rejection. Buying them a gift for doing well at school, only for them to react in anger because they wanted something else?
Does this sound familiar?
#attuned #lovelanguages #LoveLanguages #ChildrensMentalHealth #childrensmentalhealth #emotions #emotionalwellbeing #emotionalhealth #children #qualitytime #gifts #wordsofaffirmation #actsofservice #valentinesday #valentines #valentines

Happy National Hug Day.🫂
But how does hugging make you feel? I love a hug it makes me feel content and happy. However I have friends that if you go near them to offer a hug, no matter how they're feeling you are told a firm NO don't come near me. For some Children hugging doesn't come easy it makes them feel incredibly uncomfortable and has the complete opposite emotional effect. As a parent it feels natural to want to give our child a cuddle in time of need to reassure them that you have them and that they're safe, for a child that feels uncomfortable its essential that we respect this boundary and reach out in other ways, so what can we do instead to reassure them? Sit with them, Be present, Give them your time, Listen.
#NationalHuggingDay #nationalhuggingday #childrensmentalhealth #childrensmentalhealthmatters #childrenscoaching

#children #childrensmentalhealth #childrenmentalhealthweek #childrenmentalhealthmatters #childrenmentalhealthawareness #understandingemotions #understandingemotionsandfeelings #understandingemotionskids

Why come to Children coaching sessions or Family coaching sessions.💛

I offer a safe space for you and your child/ Family to feel empowered and validated.

We look at what is causing issues for them in the here and now.
Understanding and managing big emotions
We look at things such as are they a people pleaser, or do they struggle to set healthy boundaries .
Can they cope when things go wrong?
Do they struggle with motivation, procrastination, reaching or setting goals?
Do they seem angry all the time?
Do they struggle to make or keep friendships?
Do they struggle to go to school?
Do they struggle with Anxiety?

These are just a few things that we are able to look at in coaching, but this is just the tip of the iceberg.
If you feel that this resonates with you and your child please get in touch. tracey@reachforthestarscoaching.co.uk
#peoplepleasing, #ChildrensMentalHealth, #BoundariesMatter #boundaries #EBSA #perfectionism #RegulationMatters #bigemotions #selfbelief #childrenscoaching #resilliance

Welcome to my page Reach for the stars coaching. Im a qualified children's mental health coach and family coach based in Kent. Offering face to face, and online sessions to suit your familles needs. Coaching looks at ways to work with you and your child in a very relaxed, open, and non-judgemental way. Using different activities such as art and crafts, games, looking at books, or being that space to feel free. We look at things such as Emotional school avoidance, Boundaries, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Managing Big emotions, Resilience, Friendships, Regulation strategies, Setting goals, Anger issues, Grief and much more ...
So if you feel this is something that you feel that you would like further support with please don't hesitate to get in touch. tracey@reachforthestarscoaching.co.uk
#childrensmentalhealth #childrensmentalhealthmatters #childrenscoaching

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“Our daughter has been working with Tracey from Reach for the Stars coaching for about a year now. Tracey is the first professional to work with her who has accepted her for who she is without question. Our daughter has built a solid relationship with Tracey and now when she experiences difficulties at school or home, she actively asks to see Tracey. Tracey provides a non judgemental, safe space where our daughter can talk through her problems and Tracey offers practical advice and support to help her. As a parent Tracey has also offered me a huge amount of support in navigating the SEN world and is always willing to offer advice around situations I face. We couldn’t recommend Reach for the Stars coaching more highly, and are extremely grateful for the support we have received from Tracey."

Mum of S age 12

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