Pedagogy & Child Development

Nurturing every child’s potential, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.

Eleonora is an experienced Pedagogist, Child Wellbeing Specialist, Special Needs Advisor, and Professional Educator with over 20 years of experience supporting children and young people across educational, therapeutic, medical, and residential settings. She is registered with the Italian Register of Rehabilitation Health Professionals (Albo delle Professioni Sanitarie della Riabilitazione) and holds a BSc in Health Professional Education and a Master’s Degree in Education.

Eleonora’s work is grounded in developmental science, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive education, offering compassionate, evidence-based support tailored to each child’s unique needs. Her practice supports children, adolescents, and families with a strong focus on emotional wellbeing, neurodiversity, and holistic development.

Areas of Specialisation

• Autism and neurodiversity
• Trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches
• Emotional regulation and social-emotional development
• Inclusive education and special educational needs (SEN)
• Play-based and creative therapeutic interventions
• Mindfulness-based approaches for children and young people

Professional Background

Eleonora has worked in a wide range of child-centred roles, including:

• Wellbeing Supervisor (International Schools)
• Play Therapy Practitioner
• Educational Consultant
• Special Needs Teacher (SEN)
• Mindfulness Specialist
• Residential Support Worker for Looked-After Children
• Multi-Therapy Assistant (SLT, OT, PT) – King’s College Hospital London

This breadth of experience allows her to work collaboratively with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to provide consistent, joined-up support.

Professional Approach

Eleonora’s practice is widely recognised as:

• Empathetic and relationship-focused
• Trauma-sensitive and child-centred
• Inclusive, and strengths-focused

She is deeply committed to safeguarding, confidentiality, ethical practice, and respect for every child’s individuality.

Key Competencies

• Expertise in child development, emotional wellbeing, and inclusive education
• Creative and therapeutic interventions, including:
  • Play Therapy
  • Drawing & Talking
  • Sand Tray
  • Lego Therapy
  • Mindfulness
  • Trauma-responsive approaches
• Sensitive and collaborative family engagement
• Extensive experience supporting autistic, neurodivergent, and SEN learners through personalised intervention plans

How Eleonora Can Support Your Child & Family

Attachment & Trauma Support

Specialist support for children affected by early adversity, disrupted attachment, loss, or traumatic experiences.

Drawing & Talking Therapy

A gentle, child-centred therapeutic approach supporting children and young people experiencing:

• Anxiety and emotional distress
• Low self-esteem
• Emotional regulation difficulties
• Life changes such as loss, separation, or transitions

Sessions provide a safe space for expression through drawing and storytelling, focusing on prevention, early intervention, and emotional recovery.

Emotional Regulation Coaching

Helping children develop emotional awareness, coping strategies, and grounding techniques to manage big feelings with confidence.

Play Therapy & Creative Expression

Using play, art, storytelling, and mindfulness to help children safely process emotions and experiences.

Lego Therapy

Supporting communication, cooperation, problem-solving, and social interaction through structured, collaborative play.

Rehabilitation Support (SLT, OT, PT)

Implementing therapy programmes to support communication, motor development, attention, and functional independence, in collaboration with allied health professionals.

Learning Coaching

Supporting organisation, focus, study skills, confidence, and motivation to enhance learning outcomes.

Family Support & Home/School Observations

Guidance for parents and caregivers, including practical strategies, emotional support, and home-based observations.