JOLLYTOTS · STAFF WELLBEING
A space just for you.
Free. Confidential.
No agenda.
Because when you feel supported, everyone thrives.
Working in childcare is deeply rewarding — and deeply demanding. You give so much every day. This is a space where you can pause, breathe, and receive some of that care for yourself.
COMPLETELY FREE · UP TO TEN SESSIONS · 30-90 MINS
· IN PERSON & ONLINE
To book simply email
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Fully private
Jollytots management never know who books or what is discussed. Your privacy is completely protected.
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For any challenge
No issue too big or too small. Whether you're struggling or simply want more ease and balance — this space is for you.
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Free of charge
This is Jollytots' gift to its team. No hidden costs, no catch. Just genuine support for the people who make everything possible.
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Flexible sessions
Sessions run 30–90 minutes, in person or online via Zoom. You choose what works best for you.
Do you ever...
✓ Need someone to talk to about challenges or stressful experiences at work or home?
✓ Want tips or support on how to come back into balance and calm?
✓ Overthink, feel anxious, or carry the weight of the day home with you?
✓ Put on a brave face for the children and families — but struggle inside?
✓ Feel the emotional demands of childcare work building up over time?
What's on offer for you
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Confidential 1-1 Support
Every session is co-created with you. Nothing is formulaic. Rachael meets you exactly where you are, every time. No issue too big, no challenge too small.
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Practical Tools & Self-Care
Simple, embodied practices to relieve stress, calm anxiety, and help you feel more grounded and regulated in your body and mind.
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Conflict Resolution & Communication
Support with navigating difficult conversations, understanding your own needs, and communicating more clearly and compassionately.
We don't just care for children. We care for everyone who cares for children.
UNDERSTANDING THE APPROACH
What is somatic coaching?
"All the answers you need are already within you. My work is simply to help you find them."
Sessions may draw on:
— Breath — learning to use your breath as an anchor and a tool
The word somatic comes from the Greek soma — meaning the body as experienced from within. Somatic coaching works from a simple but profound truth: that stress, fear, doubt and the pressures of modern life don't just live in our minds. They live in our bodies — in tight shoulders, shallow breath, a nervous stomach, or a persistent sense of being switched off from ourselves.
Childcare work is one of the most emotionally demanding professions there is. You hold the wellbeing of children and families every single day — often while managing your own stress, tiredness, and personal challenges. That weight lives in the body — in tight shoulders, a nervous stomach, or a persistent sense of being switched off from yourself.
Rachael's work is about helping you reconnect with your own inner resources — your wisdom, your calm, your sense of self. Not by telling you what to do, but by supporting you to discover what's already there, underneath the noise.
She believes every person is already whole and resourceful. These sessions create the conditions for you to find your way back to yourself — so you can show up more fully for the children, the families, and yourself.
— Nervous system regulation — understanding and calming your stress response
— Body awareness — bringing gentle attention to what your body is telling you
— Sound & movement — releasing held tension through voice and movement
— Grounding & presence — slowing down and finding steadiness
— Self-regulating touch — simple practices to soothe your own system
— Compassionate listening & inquiry — being truly heard without judgement
— Compassionate Communication — learning to express and understand needs more clearly
— Consent & boundary awareness — knowing and communicating what you do and don't want
— Meditation & mindfulness — creating inner quiet and clarity
— Creative expression — using voice, body and imagination to process and release
WHAT TO EXPECT
What happens in a session?
Every session is different — because you are different from one week to the next. But here's a gentle sense of how a session typically flows:
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Reflection & take-aways
Landing together
We begin with a short grounding practice — a few breaths, a gentle body scan, maybe some simple movement like shaking out the day or light self-tapping — to help you arrive fully and leave the outside world at the door.
Check in & explore
We talk about what you'd like to explore in this session. There's no agenda. You lead. Rachael listens deeply and together you decide how you want to work — whether that's talking things through, a somatic practice, exploring a feeling in the body, or something else entirely.
Co-created work
Everything is always your choice. Rachael might offer compassionate listening, intuitive reflection, brainstorming, nervous system practices, communication tools, or gentle body-focused exploration — but you are always in charge of what happens and at what pace. Safety and comfort come first, always.
Integration & stillness
After the main work, we pause. Two to three minutes of quiet stillness — a moment for your nervous system to settle, absorb and integrate whatever you've explored. This small pause makes a big difference to lasting change.
We close with a brief reflection — what did you notice? What did you learn about yourself? And what small, gentle thing might you carry with you until next time? It might be as simple as taking one breath before reacting, or a moment each morning to check in with how you feel. You decide what, if anything, feels right.
Sessions take place in person or online via Zoom — both are equally warm and effective. You choose what works best for you.
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WHO YOU'LL BE WORKING WITH
Meet Rachael Nitya
Rachael is Jollytots' Wellbeing Lead — and someone with a deep, personal connection to this community. Having spent time at Jollytots across different chapters of her life, from working as an assistant in her teens to bringing theatre, dance and circus workshops to the nursery in her twenties and thirties, she now returns with a new offering — one rooted in years of professional training and a genuine passion for helping people feel fully alive.
Her background spans theatre, circus, movement, yoga, meditation and holistic somatic coaching. She holds a BA and Masters in Performance Studies, is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher, and has spent the past six years coaching individuals and running workshops focused on wellness, creativity and the wholeness of the human being.
Her core belief is simple: you are already whole. Everything you need is within you. Her work is about helping you remember that — and find practical, embodied ways to live from that place more of the time.
— BA in Drama & Masters in Performance Studies
— 500-hour certified yoga teacher
— Certified Somatic Coach — 6 years practice
— 30 years yoga & meditation practice
— Experienced in NVC (Non-Violent/ Compassionate Communication) & parts work
— 20+ years teaching & performing in circus & theatre
— Musician, performer, Carrickfergus local
Outside of work, Rachael loves long walks in forests and by the sea, playing piano and guitar, singing, and spending time in the sun — in the Algarve, Thailand and beyond. She's a contemporary clown, a hula-hooping mermaid (yes, really), and a proud Carrickfergus girl currently putting down roots back home. She shares her life with Ziggy, a 15-year-old cat named after David Bowie.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
In their own words
"Her approach is tailored, not formulaic, and she meets you exactly where you are. Working with her has been life changing — I'm now living in a way that feels more aligned, peaceful, and fully alive."
— FEMALE, 34, NORTHERN IRELAND
"I came into the sessions wanting to feel more connected to myself. Her warm and open presence made it easy to explore things at my own pace. Over time I began to notice small but important shifts in how I felt and showed up in my life."
— FEMALE CLIENT
"Rachael has a lovely, soothing presence, and a great knack of knowing when to invite curiosity, when to question, and when to allow things to be as they are. I trust her capacity to hold people in difficult and potentially traumatic emotional places."
— MALE, AGE 40, UK
"Rachael helped me connect back to my body and my intuition. She created a safe, non-judgemental space — her approach is tailored, not formulaic, and she meets you exactly where you are."
— FEMALE, NORTHERN IRELAND
"She's there on my journey with me, not following a template — actually listening to me. Rachael doesn't just tell me what I want to hear. She points things out from a different perspective in a loving way."
— FEMALE, 34, NORTHERN IRELAND
"Rachael has a very genuine feeling of care and positivity. She creates a very safe and comfortable space where I felt open and relaxed at all times. She is very supportive and inspiring."
— FEMALE, AGE 42
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Is it confidential?
Completely. Everything discussed stays between you and Rachael. Nothing is shared with management, colleagues, or anyone else — full stop. Your privacy is non-negotiable.
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What happens in the first session?
The first session is relaxed and exploratory — just a chance to meet Rachael, share what's on your mind, and see if it feels like a good fit. No pressure, no agenda.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Your questions answered honestly
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Is it really free?
Yes — genuinely, completely free. Jollytots funds this as part of its commitment to staff wellbeing. No hidden costs, no catch.
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What if I want more than ten sessions?
The ten free sessions are Jollytots' gift to you. If you'd like to continue beyond that, Rachael offers ongoing coaching privately — she'll talk you through options at any point.
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Do I have to be strugging?
Not at all. These sessions are for any staff member who wants more ease, more balance, or simply more space for themselves. No issue too big, no challenge too small.
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What if it's not for me?
That's completely fine. There's no obligation after the first session or at any point. You're always in charge of what happens and whether you continue.
A note from Rachael: I'll be honest with you — Jollytots was founded by my parents, who are still its directors today. This is a family business, and I grew up with this nursery and the families that make it up, and that's exactly why I take your privacy so seriously. Nothing you share with me will ever reach anyone else including my family, the management team, or anyone at Jollytots. Your sessions are yours alone, completely confidential. I give you my personal and professional word on that.
Still wondering? We've got you.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is this the same as therapy or counselling?
No — coaching is different from therapy. Rachael's work is forward-focused and body-based. It isn't about diagnosing or treating mental health conditions. It's about helping you find your own resources, regulate your nervous system, and feel more like yourself. If you're experiencing something that needs clinical support, Rachael will always say so honestly and help point you in the right direction.
How do I book?
Simply send an email to rachaelnitya@gmail.com — just say you'd like to book a discovery call and Rachael will reply personally. The discovery call is free, relaxed and completely without pressure. It's just a conversation to see if it feels like the right fit.
Are sessions in person or online?
Both — you choose. Sessions can take place in person or via Zoom. Both formats are equally warm and effective. If you'd like to meet in person, Rachael will discuss location options with you on the discovery call.
What if I'm nervous or not sure it's for me?
That's completely normal — and actually a good sign that something in you is ready to explore. The discovery call is exactly for this. There's no commitment required, and you're never obliged to continue after any session. You're always in charge.
Will Jollytots know I've booked?
No. Your sessions are entirely private. Rachael does not share any information about who has booked, what is discussed, or anything else with Jollytots management or staff. Your privacy is fully protected.