Ekua Brown The Parent Culture
Helping families heal, grow, bond and succeed
Teenage identity development in a multicultural society
The diverse cultures and races in the UK benefit society socially and economically. However, teenagers can face challenges in finding their place and defining their identity amidst this diversity.
Navigating cultural norms and expectations can be overwhelming, leading to questions about belonging. Providing safe spaces and promoting cultural understanding helps teenagers confidently shape their identities within this rich tapestry.
About Me
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Over two decades experience
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Advanced family group conferencing
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FDA in therapeutic work with young people
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Child psychology
With over twenty years of experience in offering comprehensive family support, I’m ready to provide practical assistance and emotional guidance during challenging times.
You can rely on my history of empathy and commitment to upholding professional standards to ensure the well-being of your family as you navigate the complexities of raising a teenager.
Hi, I'm Ekua Brown
My unique style is one of empathy and understanding, allowing parents to get in touch with and be conscious of the feelings related to their parenting style , where they stem from and how to engage and manage them.
I am a calm, honest and direct person who offers encouragement and advice. I will challenge ideas and thoughts that I feel may not serve you and give you the support to be the best version of yourself both as a person and as a parent.
I use various techniques to achieve this by creating life timelines, discussions regarding your own childhood, developing a village both for you and your child, understanding how best to communicate and comprehend one another, exercises on understanding self and how different forms of communication can trigger you.
One of the opening questions that I ask is who were you before you became a parent- sometimes we lose ourselves as parents and partners and this can be difficult for both yourself as a parent and a partner and this can result in unconscious resentment and hostility.
I am very open and honest person and relate by offering my experience both personal and professional as guidance, there is no judgement as I am l constantly on that learning journey.
What sets me apart from others in my field is my life experiences and my professional wisdom. My valuable lived experience means that I have experienced living in a multicultural society and continue to work in a field that is directly influenced by the experiences and general wellbeing of young people and their parents. As a parent of four young adults and having worked as the head of inclusion in a secondary school I have a unique perspective and want to share that with parents. I also want to encourage parents to trust in their natural instincts as parents and understand what each young person needs at their various stages of development. I think that the teenage to adulthood years are very important and often get overlooked as they can often be the most difficult.
I often work with families online as this gives greater convenience and people tend to feel more comfortable within their own surroundings.
Each client is different so outcomes reflect this, my style is to sit down with parents at the beginning to establish what their expectations are and what level of commitment and input will be required before we agree to move forward. In the majority of cases the end result often exceeds realistic expectations.
Reviews fromHappy clients
I am delighted to receive comments from my clients. Please send an email and let me know the results of our counselling sessions.
Residential pathway co-ordinator- St Christopher's Fellowship
I have known Ekua for the last year and we have shared many conversation where we have discussed many similar views and passions, especially when it comes to supporting young people and families. I have worked with many different boroughs, schools, councils, charitable organisations and even worked in different countries when it comes to youth work and working with young people and families. It’s always refreshing to hear and work with someone who has a clear passion to not just support young people but also to support and guide families through any difficulties they can be facing, which in recent times is happening more often during the tough times we all face with financial struggles and the overall day to struggles and stress that many face, especially after Covid-19. Ekua is not only someone who has years of experience but is also a mother herself, uses her own personal experiences which she is open to share with young people and family members to use to offer guidance and support. Working with Ekua, I saw first hand the care she has for both the young person but also the family members and carers she closely works with. Ekua always shows care and empathy with the people she works with but also makes a clear plan of how to overcome the problems that are being faced by the young person or their family. Ekua is certainly someone I would want to work with any young person or families I know and she is committed to not just support for a week but is committed for the future to help with change and make a difference.
Teacher and founder of Football Chance Foundation
Ekua has a very unique way of explaining evidence based parenting techniques and allowing parents to take ownership of their own individual situations. I have witnessed her be empathetic and patient with some of our most hard to reach parents. Teaching them new concepts without judgement, breaking down barriers and allowing them to feel safe and comfortable enough to ask for help. Ekua’s ability to meet the parent ‘where they are at’ and build a genuine rapport with them has proved invaluable in facilitating difficult conversations and ensuring positive, tangible outcome.
Senior Mentor Secondary school -West London
Ekua has a very unique way of explaining evidence based parenting techniques and allowing parents to take ownership of their own individual situations. I have witnessed her be empathetic and patient with some of our most hard to reach parents. Teaching them new concepts without judgement, breaking down barriers and allowing them to feel safe and comfortable enough to ask for help. Ekua’s ability to meet the parent ‘where they are at’ and build a genuine rapport with them has proved invaluable in facilitating difficult conversations and ensuring positive, tangible outcome.
(Looked after children) LAC Learning mentor, Senior mental health lead secondary school- West London
Ekua has a very unique way of explaining evidence based parenting techniques and allowing parents to take ownership of their own individual situations. I have witnessed her be empathetic and patient with some of our most hard to reach parents. Teaching them new concepts without judgement, breaking down barriers and allowing them to feel safe and comfortable enough to ask for help. Ekua’s ability to meet the parent ‘where they are at’ and build a genuine rapport with them has proved invaluable in facilitating difficult conversations and ensuring positive, tangible outcomes
Therapeutic Services
Counseling aims to comprehend how cultural and identity concerns affect a person’s mental health as well as how such aspects may affect how a patient interacts with counselling.
Healing Your Kids
Healing Hearts
Family Therapy
Nurturing on a one-to-one basis for parents of adolescents
Corporate Counselling
Elevate Employee Well-being with Our Two-Day Parenting and Support Course
Healing Your Kids
Healing Hearts
Healing Your Kids
Online counselling
Welcome to Our 8-On-line Week Family Therapy, program for Black and Ethnic Minority Teens and Young Adults
CounsellingBenefits
Counseling aims to comprehend how cultural and identity concerns affect a person’s mental health as well as how such aspects may affect how a patient interacts with counselling.
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Coaching Benefit
Goals to Parenting success
Maintain age appropriate boundaries
5. Have and maintain age appropriate boundaries, respect of others is very important. Teach them to respect rules and boundaries if they agree and learn to challenge in a respectful manner when they do not.
Get to know and understand yourself
Understand who you are and what you need, what triggers you, heal your hurts, find your fulfilments, do you have a support system, what makes you happy, what do you need to relax?
Understand the mechanisms
Understand the mechanisms of the relationships that you are in with others- with your partner, siblings, friends, and parents, work colleagues- do they drain or fulfil you? What needs are you trying to fulfil. And learn to listen and communicate effectively.
Learn to say NO
it is a true representation of where your relationship is with your child. Every relationship is good if you always get your own way. It also allows you to be honest and gives opportunity to repair and strengthen your relationship. Yes relationships never feel safe. Teach them that they will not always get their own way and to learnt to adapt to situations when this happens.
The 6 basic needs
Understand the 6 basic needs and in what order that you need them and do the same exercise with your kids. Certainty/comfort, Uncertainty/variety, Significance, Love/Connection, Growth and contribution. The order that things matter to you and those around you will matter immensely to your connection with them. For example if you are spending a lot of time giving love to your kid through gifts and trips and all that they want is to be significant and seen( just spending one to one time for 15 mins a day with you) then you will both be frustrated and give up on each other.
Allow them to make mistakes
Allow them to make mistakes and fail at things, if they get things wrong, praise the fact that they tried. If they break a rule allow them to feel the consequence of that, correct the behaviour but always separate it from the child. Love the child/ critic the behaviour. Allow them the opportunity to rebuild that trust and be honest about how you feel- it is okay to be disappointed.
Learn the secrets to Life Success
Base Plan
- 1 on 1 Session
- 90 Minutes Session
- Career Counselling
- Customize Goal Path
- Development Perspective
- Support Over Email
$15/Month
Pro Plan
- 1 on 1 Session
- 100 Minutes Session
- Career Counselling
- Customize Goal Path
- Development Perspective
- Career Advice
- Support Over Email
$65/Month
Elite Plan
- 1 on 1 Session
- 120 Minutes Session
- Career Counselling
- Customize Goal Path
- Development Perspective
- Support Over Email
$125/Month
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(+1) 3322 176 301
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Genuine love, caring, loyalty, profound affection, and healthy attachment are hallmarks of a healthy family.
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I must say having worked with Ekua I have observed her having great attention to details when working with her families. She is always mindful in how she manage her clients and how she communicate with them. Ekua is someone who always ensure her clients feel comfortable and supported. She uses great reflection tools with her clients which enables them to reflect on their challenges in life, and how to manage in the future. She's great at teaching accountability in a positive way where clients learn the importance of accountability in their daily life. I have also witness changes in different clients lives in regards to positivity with Ekua's input Ekua is pasionate in her work and always makes sure she is performing at high standards at all time. I've also encounter other professionals who also have given me the same feedback. She is also extremely reliable and attentive with her work. I wouldn't hesitate to suggest her service to others. You will not be disappointed.