Parenting support & child mental health advice · West Lothian

Simply Calm

Where understanding changes everything.

We’re registered nurses in CAMHS, offering trauma-informed support for anxiety, neurodiversity, low mood, eating difficulties and the everyday complexity of raising kids.

We've got you.

Alison and Carmen from Simply Calm
No referral neededNo diagnosis neededNo waiting listOnline or face to face

Our services

Where would you like to start?

We offer lots of ways to work with us, with a mix of online and face-to-face support.

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1:1 parent & carer support

Consultations with the child in mind. We focus on understanding anxiety, low mood, eating difficulties and more, and on understanding behaviour in the context of autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses.

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Simply Together & groups

Our Simply Together drop-in at Rainbow Rascals, plus online topic sessions. Small groups, evidence-based and trauma-informed, always keeping the child in mind.

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Schools & organisations

Webinars, workshops and staff training, tailored to your organisation. We share knowledge and skills so children are supported not only at home, but wherever they are.

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What makes us different

"What's happened to you?", not "What's wrong with you?"

We mix evidence-based science with human-level conversation, trimming the jargon so real talk can do its job. We listen hard, challenge gently, and leave space for the awkward pauses… they're usually where the breakthroughs hide.

From the moment I reached out for support, they made me feel validated, heard and truly understood. They 'just got it' without judgement and with compassion. They didn't use any technical, clinical language or overwhelm me with what I should or shouldn't be doing, which really helped.

Simply Calm Parent
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Kind words

What parents say

They both made me feel at ease straight away. I felt they listened to my concerns and gave good support and advice. They both have a lovely nature and work well together. I felt so much more confident in myself as a parent when I left.

Simply Calm Parent

I felt stuck after multiple failed attempts with school and GP to feel supported. Carmen broke it all down and helped me understand things, and it was a gamechanger!

Simply Calm Parent

I have just sat through my first Crowdcast with the girls and not only were they so down to earth but they gave me hope. They are very knowledgeable about neurodiversity and the strategies and support that is out there.

Simply Calm Parent

Have a question?

Drop us a line and let’s map out a plan that fits your reality, not someone else’s highlight reel.