Welcome to KNOTS.

These challenges affect more than just attendance. They shape a child’s confidence, their relationships and their overall wellbeing. As parents, you understand how these struggles can influence your child’s happiness and future. My goal is to support families through them, helping children build resilience, heal and rediscover their strengths in a safe, supportive environment.

Seeing so many bright young kids slowly disappearing from school was heartbreaking. At first there were just a few absences here and there, but eventually they’d flat-out refuse to go. Parents would throw up their hands, unsure what to do. They understood the importance of education and wanted the best for their children, but something deeper was going on. The morning battles, the tears, the frustration. It looked like a family slowly unravelling under the weight of these challenges and feeling alone in their struggle.

As a counsellor and a parent, I saw the toll it took. I realised that band-aid fixes weren’t enough. Families needed real knowledge and real support to make meaningful changes. My passion for championing families through the critical school years led to the creation of KNOTS - Kids Not Open to School.

KNOTS is a holistic community focused on tackling school avoidance by providing much-needed support and skills development to parents and young people. It’s a place where parents and students can find a lasting support network, where you can shape the support you and your child receive based on your needs and comfort levels.