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You Might Be Dealing With...
Social & Confidence Concerns
Peers are noticing hygiene issues
Worried about social acceptance, sleepovers, high school
Lacks confidence in their ability to care for themselves
Wants to feel more independent and capable
Cooking & Kitchen Skills
Doesn't know how to make even simple meals or snacks
Feels intimidated by the kitchen
Lacks basic cooking knowledge (measurements, recipes, kitchen safety)
Can't prepare food for themselves when you're not around
Needs to build independence around meal prep
Would benefit from learning baking skills
Hygiene Struggles
Avoids showers or refuses to bathe regularly
Won't brush teeth without constant reminders
Doesn't know how to care for their skin, hair, or body
Struggles with sensory issues around hygiene tasks
Feels overwhelmed by hygiene routines
Needs support with deodorant, shaving, period care, or other personal care tasks
If any of this sounds like your child, I'd love to work with you.
Here's How We'll Work Together
1. I meet your child at their current level.
First sessions identify specific challenges. I learn which hygiene tasks your child avoids. I see which cooking skills feel overwhelming.
I offer support without judgment. Your child feels no pressure. We choose one small goal for immediate success.
Your child learns to wash their face.
Your child brushes teeth without reminders.
Your child makes toast or eggs.
We start with these tasks. We build more skills from there.
2. I teach through practice.
I teach hygiene and cooking through practice. We avoid theory. Your child learns by doing tasks in real situations.
For hygiene, we work together in the bathroom. Your child practices a morning routine. We break down each step.
Your child washes their face.
Your child brushes their teeth.
Your child applies deodorant.
Your child manages hair care.
Repetition leads to independence.
For cooking, we work in the kitchen. Your child learns to use tools safely. They follow recipes and measure ingredients. They prepare meals they enjoy eating.
Skills stick when practiced in the correct environment. We work hands on in the places your child uses these skills every day.
3. You see progress. This work builds habits. Your child gains confidence.
Your child takes initiative. They manage hygiene without reminders. They prepare breakfast or snacks alone. They feel pride in these skills.
You find relief. You stop managing their hygiene. You stop feeling stress about their self-care. Your child handles these tasks. They feel good about their independence.
We work toward this change together.
Languages
English
Not Sure If Coaching Is Right for Your Child?
Call us at 226-400-4330 or email hello@innerworkslondon.com
We'll help you figure out if coaching with Allison is the right fit, and answer any questions you have about getting started.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Allison can work with clients who receive funding through:
DSO Passport funding
Ontario Autism Program
SSAH (Special Services at Home)
Private Pay
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I work with kids and teens ages 8 and up. The specific skills we focus on will depend on your child's age and developmental level, but the approach is always individualized to meet them where they are.
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I'm a Therapeutic Coach, not a therapist. Here's the difference:
Therapeutic Coaching (what I do) focuses on:
Practical skill-building in real-life situations
Teaching hygiene, cooking, and daily living skills hands-on
Building independence and confidence
Action-oriented support (learning by doing)
Therapy (provided by our licensed therapists) focuses on:
Processing emotions, trauma, or mental health challenges
Clinical diagnoses and treatment plans
Talk-based sessions for anxiety, depression, etc.
Services that can be billed to insurance
Both are valuable—they serve different needs. Many families work with both: a therapist for emotional support and a coach for practical skill-building. Our team can help you figure out what's right for your child.
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Resistance is often a sign of overwhelm, shame, or sensory challenges—not a lack of motivation. That's exactly why my approach is hands-on, judgment-free, and individualized.
I don't lecture or pressure. Instead, I meet your child where they are and work WITH them to find approaches that feel manageable. We start with one small, achievable goal and build from there. Most kids who start out resistant end up feeling proud of what they can do once they realize no one is judging them.
If your child struggles with sensory issues (like the feeling of water, textures, smells), we'll find sensory-friendly strategies that work for them.
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Both! We start where your child is. If they've never used a stove before, we start with simple skills like making toast or scrambling eggs. As they gain confidence and competence, we can move toward more complex cooking and baking.
Some kids just need to learn how to make a sandwich and heat up leftovers. Others want to learn how to follow recipes and cook full meals. We'll tailor the goals to what makes sense for your child and your family.
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es! While hygiene and cooking are my specialty areas, I can also support your child with related skills like:
Daily routines and time management
Organization (keeping their space clean, managing belongings)
Self-care skills
Social skills around hygiene (appropriate grooming for social settings)
If your child needs support in areas outside my expertise, I can connect you with other coaches or therapists on the InnerWorks team.