Therapist, Motivational & Proficient Life Support
Providing Compassionate Care For over 20 Years in the United Kingdom
At A Place of Hope Academy, we empower parents of children with special needs through compassionate coaching, expert support, and practical tools.
Founded by Catherine Irene, a biomedical scientist, mindset coach, and mother to a child with cerebral palsy, we understand the journey personally and professionally. Our mission is to help parents build stronger, calmer homes where every child can thrive.
- Over 15 years experience in Autism counselling
- Treating individuals with care and love as our family.
- Most effective treatments with Physical trainings.
- Awarded best therapist Newcastle in IPSA 2020.
Meet Our Specialists Team
Autism is not a disability, it is a different ability
Catherine Irene
CEO / MINDSET COACHKate Morison
CHILD PSYCHOLOGISTElizabeth D
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTWilliam Ford
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Dedicated to empowering parents with knowledge, support, and personalised strategies for every child
Rose Dean
Autism SpecialistTestimonials
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Olivia Clark
Before signing up with Place of Hope Academy, I felt lost and overwhelmed. Irene's coaching gave me the tools to understand my child and myself better. Now, our home is calmer, and I feel stronger every day.
MANCHESTER, UK
Amaka Ignus
The emotional support coaching changed my life. I no longer carry the guilt alone. I’ve learned how to manage my stress and truly enjoy moments with my son again
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Brittany Albert
Speech therapy sessions have helped my daughter find her voice—literally. She’s more confident, and we’re finally able to communicate in ways I never imagined possible
BIRMINGHAM, UK