Private One-to-One Consultations

Educating Matters offers flexible, private one-to-one consultations — in person, by phone, remotely or via workplace ‘clinics’ — designed to support working parents and carers with any specific challenges around child education, parenting or balancing work and family life.

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Why Choose One-to-One Consultations?

Personalised Support for Real-Life Parenting & Family Challenges

Private, tailored coaching for parents and carers
Flexible delivery: in person, phone, remote or workplace-clinic
Focused help with children’s education, behaviour, routines and family dynamics
Ideal for busy families needing specific advice, not full courses

Get personalised guidance that fits your family, your schedule and your real everyday challenges.

What Does a Parenting Consultation Involve?

A consultation is a private, one-to-one session — delivered face-to-face, via phone or online — offering personalised guidance tailored to your family’s needs. It gives parents and carers the chance to explore specific issues, gain clarity and access advice relevant to their child’s situation or family dynamic.

Why Might a Family Choose a Consultation Instead of a Course?

Some parents don’t have time for full courses, while others need targeted support for a particular issue. A consultation allows them to address one concern — such as bedtime routines, behaviour challenges, school issues or sibling conflict — without committing to a whole programme. It’s also useful as a follow-up after a course, or when new challenges arise.

What Kind of Issues Can Consultations Help With?

Consultations cover a wide range of topics, including:

Education — e.g. lack of interest in reading, concentration problems, academic motivation, school suitability, under- or over-stretching, friends/social issues, need for extra support or tutoring.

General Parenting & Family Dynamics — e.g. children not listening, sibling rivalry, differing parenting styles between caregivers, morning or bedtime chaos, screen time limits, setting boundaries and consequences, and overall routines.

How Can Consultations Help Working Parents and Carers?

A consultation offers personalised, realistic strategies — tailored to busy working lives. It helps parents and carers:

Understand what might underlie a child’s behaviour or emotional state
Establish manageable routines and structure at home
Improve communication and consistency with children
Navigate tricky parenting dilemmas (school issues, sibling conflict, routine struggles)
Balance parenting responsibilities with work commitments — reducing stress and emotional burden

This individualised support can bring clarity, calm and confidence to family life, making it easier for employees to be present, focused and engaged at work.

What Delivery Options Are Available?

Educating Matters offers consultations in multiple formats to suit different needs and schedules:

In-person sessions (where feasible)
Telephone or video consultations for convenience
Workplace ‘clinics’ — sessions held during work hours or after work for employees
Flexible timing: day or evening appointments depending on availability
This flexibility ensures that consultations are accessible for busy parents, carers, and working professionals. (Educating Matters)

Who Are These Consultations For?

These consultations are ideal for:

Working parents and carers needing flexible, one-off advice or ongoing support
Families dealing with a specific challenge or life transition (e.g. behaviour issues, school changes, sibling conflict, blended family dynamics)
Employees who can’t commit to full courses but want expert, practical guidance

Organisations seeking to offer private support as part of employee wellbeing or benefits packages

What Outcomes Can You Expect from a Consultation?

With thoughtful, personalised support, consultations often lead to:

Clearer routines, calmer mornings/evenings and better family structure
Improved relationships, communication and understanding within the family
Reduced stress, frustration and emotional overload for parents and carers
Enhanced confidence and parenting capacity — even under pressure

More balanced home life, which supports better focus, productivity and wellbeing at work

Testimonials

“It really made me feel like I can do this and gave me a structure to work from. The presenter was hugely knowledgeable and I felt like I trusted her. Probably one of the best webinars on the subject that I’ve come across so far.”

UBS

“We had over 1500 participants dial in, of those that stayed on the line to vote – we had a 99% satisfaction rate which is pretty fab! As they’re a tough crowd to crack. Educating Matters helps colleagues to develop a more practical and positive attitude to approaching their concerns and difficulties.”

DWP

“Rachel is an amazing professional with innovative thinking. It is a pleasure to work with her. The sessions, she is delivering, on topics such as positive parenting, motivation, resilience, confidence, transition and many others to support our colleagues, have a great content and are full of simple practical advices. The feedback, received from parents and carers, is that Rachel’s sessions helped them to better understand and support their children in everyday life.”

Barclays

“I feel so grateful to work for a company that values, encourages and supports employee networks. Following the session our parents are feeling empowered to immediately change the conversations with their children. I know that this session’s positive effects will be felt not only at home but in the workplace too.”

Centrica

“Rachel was very easy to talk to and quite relatable. She used experiences from her own life to put things into context and was very open and honest. She was able to give more tailored suggestions and she followed all this up with an e-mail covering the resources we had discussed. I found the whole experience extremely helpful.”

Accenture

“I loved your honest and candid approach and what really stuck with me is the plethora of specific examples you have used to illustrate the practical techniques you taught us. That really brought it to life for me. All the lessons are equally applicable to work and personal relationships, so I will definitely be using them.”

“Thank you so, so much for an exceptional session last week! As was evident in the chat panel, the level of engagement was absolutely brilliant.”

Capgemini

“Working with Educating Matters has been an absolute pleasure. The experience and knowledge is invaluable and presentation and delivery first class. Sky will be hosting many more sessions and I thoroughly recommend for your networks. “

Sky

“The feedback from my colleagues was absolutely fantastic, people were really impressed by the combination of well-researched, evidence based solutions and personal experience of raising children, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone or any business that wants to ensure that colleagues and clients are given access to the highest quality learning and development tools.”

Browne Jacobson

“Fantastic to work with and delivered huge value to HSBC. The style, approach and knowledge is very impressive. She is accommodating to our needs and passionate about what she does. We have had amazing feedback on her sessions internally.”

HSBC

“A personal and sincere thank you for the vibrant, energetic and inspirational way in which you share and educate. Neurodiversity remains so misunderstood and to hear someone speak with such insight and intelligence is a joy.”

Deutsche Bank

“Attendants loved the workshop ran by you. The presentation style was very engaging and the content was insightful at breaking down the ways in which we communicate with others. High interactivity and good examples as well as actionable learnings. Attendants loved the fact there was a lot of material they could go away and read more about as well as simplifying the scientific explanations really helped.”

TikTok

“It was a great opportunity to stop and think about the way I’m working and how others in the business are. It made me feel more able to speak about it with colleagues.”

Superdrug

Meet Rachel Vecht

Founder of Educating Matters, Rachel has over 25 years’ experience supporting families and workplaces. A former primary school teacher and lecturer, and a mother of four, she combines deep professional training with real-life experience.

She has delivered practical, interactive sessions to tens of thousands of employees worldwide — helping organisations create inclusive cultures, stronger engagement and more resilient teams.

About Rachel

Cost

Pricing depends on the session type, group size and whether it’s delivered online or in person. Most organisations book a one-hour session with Q&A, but longer workshops and programmes are available.

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Delivery Options

Sessions can be delivered live online, in person (UK), or as hybrid events. Recordings and follow-up resources can also be provided.

Who It’s For

Ideal for employees, managers, HR teams and parent/carer networks looking for practical, supportive guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of consultations are available?

We offer one-on-one consultations in person, by phone, remotely, or via workplace-based ‘clinics’, according to your preference and availability. (Educating Matters)

Who can benefit from a consultation?

Any parent, carer or caregiver looking for support — whether they are dealing with immediate issues or just want guidance on parenting, education or work–life balance.

Do I need to attend a full course first?

No. Consultations are available independently and can be used whether or not you’ve taken any previous courses. They are especially useful for targeted, one-off support.

Can we address more than one issue in a session?

Yes — but we recommend focusing on one key issue per session for clarity and effectiveness. If needed, follow-up sessions can be arranged.

Is it possible to have multiple consultations over time?

Yes — consultations can be booked as needed: for single issues, follow-up support, or ongoing guidance as family needs evolve.

Contact us

We’ll be in touch as soon as possible.
info@educatingmatters.co.uk
020 7604 4922