The holding place - informed adoption support, guidance and coaching for families

Adoption Journey

I am a Registered Nurse with over 32 years’ experience, an internationally approved adopter through the UK system, and an adoptive mum to two children.

My professional background spans safeguarding, ethical practice, documentation, and high-responsibility care environments — settings where clarity, accountability, and emotional containment are essential.

Alongside this, I have lived the adoption journey from the inside across two continents: navigating assessment, approval, waiting, placement, and long-term family life.

I am also a certified professional coach, allowing me to provide structured, reflective, non-clinical support that empowers families without crossing into therapy or legal advice.

What I Offer

  • Adoption-informed preparation for prospective parents

  • Post-placement stabilisation and support

  • Structured support for adoptive families and children

  • Private and small-group pathways

Placement into private or group support is determined through a suitability process to ensure safety and fit.

A vibrant outdoor scene showing a diverse family walking hand-in-hand, radiating growth and unity.
A vibrant outdoor scene showing a diverse family walking hand-in-hand, radiating growth and unity.

Guidance for hopeful parents starting their adoption journey.

Growing Bonds

Support through the emotional ups and downs as you await your child's arrival, building strength as a family.

Thriving Families

Resources and coaching to nurture your family’s growth and happiness after adoption is complete.

As a nurse and adoptive mum, I understand the hopes and challenges that come with building a family through adoption.

Growing Together

Our Support

Guiding you warmly through every step of your adoption journey.

Preparation
A caring couple sitting together at a kitchen table, reviewing adoption paperwork with hopeful expressions.
A caring couple sitting together at a kitchen table, reviewing adoption paperwork with hopeful expressions.

Helping you get ready with clear, compassionate guidance.

A joyful family embracing their newly adopted child in a sunlit living room.
A joyful family embracing their newly adopted child in a sunlit living room.
A warm scene of a couple and child playing together outdoors, radiating happiness and connection.
A warm scene of a couple and child playing together outdoors, radiating happiness and connection.
Transition

Supporting your family as you welcome your child home.

Ongoing coaching to nurture growth and family vitality.

Growth
Contact

Reach out anytime for warm, caring support using the details below or the contact form on the right.

Email us support@yourholdingplace.com

Phone us +61425113246

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