Relational SEMH, Behaviour & Wellbeing Consultant
Nurture. Understanding. Wellbeing.
Karen May - Relational SEMH Consultant
Supporting Children, Schools & Families
I am a freelance Relational SEMH Consultant with 19 years’ experience supporting children, schools and families across mainstream and specialist educational settings. My work supports children presenting with social, emotional, behavioural and relational needs.
I work alongside schools to develop practical, emotionally informed approaches to behaviour, wellbeing, belonging, regulation and inclusion, supporting both individual children and the adults around them.
Based in London, I work flexibly across schools, Virtual Schools and educational settings, offering direct SEMH support, behaviour support, consultancy, staff training and wider relational practice support.
How I Work
My ethos is rooted in the key principles of nurture, understanding and wellbeing, and I strive to strengthen these in all the work I do - whether supporting a child, working with parents or carers, or collaborating with professionals in educational settings. My work is informed by attachment-aware and trauma-informed practice, with a strong focus on emotional regulation, behaviour, connection and psychological safety.
I support children and young people experiencing SEMH needs, school anxiety, emotional dysregulation, behaviour difficulties and challenges around belonging, engagement and transition.
I have a proven track record in improving outcomes for pupils, supporting behaviour and emotional wellbeing, and empowering staff within both mainstream and specialist educational settings.
Areas of Support
- Relational SEMH support
- Behavioural and emotional wellbeing support
- Attachment-aware practice
- Trauma-informed approaches
- Staff training, coaching and consultancy
- Therapeutic mentoring and relational support
- Parent and carer support
- Transition support
- Virtual School consultancy
Working Together
To learn more about my work with schools, families and professionals, including relational SEMH support, behaviour support, attachment-aware consultancy and staff training, please explore the website or get in touch to discuss your setting's needs.