"I wonder if I've been changed in the night. Was I the same when I got up this morning? But if I'm not the same, the next question is — who in the world am I?"― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland
About Me
Salena Evangelista RNMH
Salena supports children, young people and families during times when relationships or everyday life can feel difficult, overwhelming or stuck. She is a registered mental health nurse with over 20 years' experience across health, education and community settings.
What I Offer
My Services
Parent & Family Support
Drawing on Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), Salena helps parents feel steadier and more connected, supporting them to remain present during difficult moments and strengthen family relationships.
NVR approach
Therapy & Talking Sessions
Salena also meets with young people and adults when it feels helpful to spend some time thinking things through together.
Individual sessions
Ready to take a brave step?
Getting in touch is the first — and often hardest — step. There's no pressure, no commitment. Just an honest conversation about whether Salena can help.
About Me
Salena Evangelista
Registered Mental Health Nurse · Supporting Children, Young People & Families
Salena supports children, young people and families during times when relationships or everyday life can feel difficult, overwhelming or stuck.
She is a registered mental health nurse with over 20 years' experience supporting children, young people and families across health, education and community settings.
Much of Salena's work centres on helping parents feel steadier and more connected in their relationship with their child. Drawing on the principles of Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), she supports parents to remain present during difficult moments and to respond in ways that help reduce escalation and strengthen connection within family life.
Alongside this work with parents, Salena also meets with young people and adults when it feels helpful to spend some time thinking things through together.
Background & Qualifications
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RNMH)
20+ years' experience across health, education and community settings
Specialises in children, young people and families
Trained in Non-Violent Resistance (NVR)
Works with parents, young people and adults
Based in Bude, Cornwall
What Salena Offers
Services & Pricing
Our Services
A compassionate approach to family support
Salena supports children, young people and families during times when relationships or everyday life can feel difficult, overwhelming or stuck — working across health, education and community settings.
Much of this work centres on helping parents feel steadier and more connected in their relationship with their child. Drawing on the principles of Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), Salena supports parents to remain present during difficult moments and to respond in ways that help reduce escalation and strengthen connection within family life.
Alongside this work with parents, Salena also meets with young people and adults when it feels helpful to spend some time thinking things through together.
Salena is happy to make referrals to other professionals where additional interventions or support are needed.
Process
How it works
1
Send a message
Tell Salena about yourself and your concerns. There's no pressure — just share what feels right.
2
Complete a referral form
Salena will send you a referral form to complete so she can understand your situation more fully before you speak.
3
She'll let you know if she can help
Once the referral form is received, Salena can let you know whether she's the right person for you. If not, she can offer some suggestions.
4
You agree how to work together
If Salena thinks she can help, she will suggest some options for how you could work together.
Pricing
Clear, transparent fees
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Parent & Family Support
Drawing on NVR principles, Salena offers sessions to support parents and families. Please get in touch to enquire about what you are looking for and discuss options.
£60–£80 per session
Get in Touch
Let's start a conversation
Send Salena a message to tell her about yourself and your concerns. There's no obligation — just reach out and she'll take it from there.
LocationBude, Cornwall
ClinicianSalena Evangelista, RNMH
Response timeSalena aims to respond within a few days
