by Saskia Joss | Oct 2, 2026 | Uncategorised
I am incredibly proud to introduce SchoolBudi, a new project I am running with fellow child and adolescent therapist Karen Lazarus. SchoolBudi has been designed with one clear purpose: to help schools listen to children, understand how they are feeling and offer...
by Saskia Joss | Aug 1, 2026 | Uncategorised
Now that most families are a couple of weeks into the summer holidays, the novelty has often started to wear off and a subtle shift can creep into the household atmosphere. The lazy mornings and flexible bedtimes of late July are still here, but for some children the...
by Saskia Joss | Jul 28, 2026 | Uncategorised
It is late July and for many families the "summer holiday feeling" is finally in full swing. The sun is (hopefully) out, the school run is a distant memory and the pressure of packed lunches has finally lifted. However, as an anxiety specialist, I know that...
by Saskia Joss | Jul 13, 2026 | Uncategorised
It starts with a stomach ache. Then it is a headache, a lost shoe or a sudden, overwhelming tearfulness that seems to appear out of nowhere as soon as the school uniform comes out of the drawer. If you have ever stood in your hallway at 8:15am feeling your own heart...
by Saskia Joss | Jun 14, 2026 | Uncategorised
The jump from primary to secondary school is one of the biggest milestones in a child's life. It isn't just about a bigger building or a heavier bag; it’s a total shift in their social world, their independence and their daily expectations. As an anxiety...
