Are you a parent of an intense, hyperactive, impulsive, defiant child?
I am here to support you.
"My child always argues and breaks the rules, and I'm the only one who tries to understand her. I'm exhausted!"​
"I’m constantly beating myself up for not being able to stay calm during their outbursts. I feel so guilty and overwhelmed."​​
"I feel so alone in this struggle, with no one who truly understands what we’re going through."​​​
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Parenting a hyperactive, defiant, or impulsive child can be incredibly challenging, filled with a mixture of love, exhaustion, frustration, guilt, fear, and hopelessness.​
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I help parents of children with ADHD, ODD, DMDD, PDA, cPTSD, FASD find strategies to make their homes filled with peace and understanding.
Just imagine...
Feeling calm and peaceful,
having harmonious interactions and enjoying time with your family
Feeling in control and at ease, with effective strategies to manage your child’s behavior and meet their needs effortlessly.
Enjoying quality family time with joy and relaxation, creating happy memories and bonding without stress.
Having a balanced and fulfilling life where parenting and other responsibilities are managed smoothly and effectively.
Feeling proud and confident in your parenting, with a sense of accomplishment and self-compassion.
Handling your child's impulsivity with calm and confidence, leading to more peaceful and positive interactions.
Experiencing harmonious family dynamic and a personal sense of well-being, with your child’s behavior positively integrated into family life.
Hello! I'm Anna Melnik.​​
As a counselor, I support parents of children with challenging behavior, helping you navigate every struggle with care.
If you're feeling exhausted, frustrated, guilty, or isolated, you’re in the right place.
Imagine shifting from stress and doubt to peace, confidence, and a deeper connection with your child, even with neurodivergent challenges.
Let’s create a supportive environment where you feel empowered. Book a free 30-minute session with me to receive your personalized plan and start this positive change today.
So many people tell you how to support your child.
For me, the most important thing is to support YOU.
What you will get:
You will get support on every step of your journey and someone on your side, always. You are a great parent. I trust you are doing the best you can. You will become more confident and free from guilt and shame.
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You will have a place to express any conflicting feelings no matter how strong and scary they are.
Your emotional needs are important. They will be recognised, accepted, and fulfilled.
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You are not alone in the search for the best strategies to help your child and decrease the intensity and frequency of tantrums and meltdowns. We will find effective ways to assess what works and what doesn't for your child.
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You will get careful and empathic assistance in understanding your child's hidden needs and challenging behaviours. We will also find more effective ways to cope in the crisis situations.
Realistic expectations:
​There won't be a magic immediate change of the behaviour. We will carefully investigate your situation and will gradually get your family to a better place. ​​
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There won't be one approach fit all attitude. We will find the right synthesis of techniques that will work for your family.
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I am not a doctor. I cannot prescribe medication or give diagnoses. But I am familiar with many aspects of different conditions. You will get help in assessing how medication works and what else you could discuss with the doctor.
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You can be yourself. It's safe and I will never judge you for being imperfect. I know how far this parenting can be from what you expected.
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Why me?
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More than 1800 hours of training in counselling and constantly learning more;
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Have supported parents and carers of children with the following conditions: ADHD, DMDD, ODD, PDA, ASD, cPTSD, bipolar, schizophrenia, as well as neurodivergent adults;
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A happy parent of an explosive child;
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6+ years of my own personal psychotherapy;
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Regular supervisions with three supervisors;​
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Member of International Society of Schema Therapy;
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Trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy and in schema therapy;
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I work online, based in London, UK.
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Some clients require more structure, others need a more client-led approach. We will find the right pace and format together.
How to get support that you need.
Step 1.
You take advantage of a free 30-minute session.
Step 2.
I provide a support plan tailored to your needs.
Step 3.
We have weekly sessions, with regular progress reviews.
Book your free session now.
Submit the form to get a free 30-minute therapy session.
You will have the place to express your difficulties and get support.
In the end of the session, I will provide a plan for the therapy which will be tied to your needs.
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You will can choose a slot after submitting the form.
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"I am very grateful to Anna for her psychological help. I am a single mum, my son has ADHD and ASD. Last year, my son also struggled from emotional trauma, and his behaviour was terrible. For me, it was the hardest time of my life. Many thanks to Anna and the peer support group that she organised for the support and advise. I started feeling better and hope to get even better in the future."
Iryna Shepelia
"I reached out to Anna for help when I could no longer cope with my emotions. It’s was a difficult time for me. Feeling supported brings a sense of calm. Anna found the right approach for me and helped me address my inner struggles. Thanks to the exercises and methods she used, I learned more about myself, identified new goals, and found the strength and motivation to take action"
Alena
“In just five weeks we’ve covered so much. Anna picks up on the things that I don't necessarily say, not just like several other therapists who only ask "so how this makes you feel?” This works great for me."
Anonymous client