Confidence, Resilience & Self-Understanding.
A 6-session programme building everyday confidence, resilience and self-understanding, tailored to your child.
Part of our Coaching.
Delivered personally by Ruby Klineberg, 2021 London Teacher of the Year. Education-led, psychology-informed.
Confidence built carefully, at your child's pace.
- Awarded London Teacher of the Year 2021
- BSc Psychology and Qualified Teacher Status
- In person across North London and online worldwide
What this programme is
An education-led, psychology-informed programme focused on building confidence, skills and understanding, tailored to your child.
What this programme is not
This is not therapy, counselling, or clinical treatment, and it is not a substitute for clinical support. Where a child would benefit from therapeutic or clinical input, we will say so and help you find the right professional.
Who it's for
- Children building everyday confidence and self-belief
- Children who freeze or shut down when tasks feel hard
- Perfectionist children who fear failure
- Neurodivergent children masking at school
- Children facing a new challenge or stretch
Outcomes we aim for
- A clearer sense of self, strengths and struggles
- Practical strategies for setback and self-talk
- Language to name and share how they feel
- More steadiness in day-to-day challenges
A clear pathway from first conversation to lasting progress.
Many families continue with ongoing weekly coaching after the programme. There is no obligation to continue, but the option is always there. Ongoing sessions are £125 per session, with no fixed end, for as long as they are useful.
Qualified teacher, psychology graduate, and award-winning specialist educator.
Ruby Klineberg is a qualified teacher with Qualified Teacher Status and a BSc Psychology (Hons), and winner of London Teacher of the Year 2021. With ten years working with children and young people across the UK and internationally, she supports both how a child learns and how a child feels.
Qualified teaching background
Classroom and specialist experience across London schools brings clear knowledge of progression, assessment, school expectations, and age-appropriate teaching.
Psychology and child development
A background in psychology supports careful attention to motivation, confidence, emotional regulation, and how each child feels safest and most ready to learn.
Additional needs and neurodiversity
Sessions are adapted for neurodivergent learners and children with additional needs, without lowering expectations or making a child feel singled out.
Frequently asked questions
Is this therapy or counselling?
No. This is an educational, psychology-informed programme. It is not therapy or counselling, and it is not a substitute for clinical support.
What ages is this suitable for?
The programme is designed for children and young people aged 7 to 18, with sessions adapted to the child's age, confidence, and context.
My child doesn't have an obvious problem, is this still right for them?
Yes. Many children benefit from building confidence and resilience skills even without a specific issue. Self-understanding is valuable at any stage.
What happens on the discovery call?
The free 15-minute call is a chance to understand what you're looking for, answer initial questions, and decide whether the programme feels like a good fit.
Will I get updates on my child's progress?
Yes. Weekly parent summary emails are included, alongside a final written summary.
Every programme at Villo is delivered personally by Ruby Klineberg, a qualified teacher combining academic rigour with an evidence-based understanding of how children learn and grow. Ruby is 2021 London Teacher of the Year (nominated by the parent body), BSc Psychology (Hons), Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with ten-plus years working with children nationally and internationally, including specialist 1:1 tutoring, Assistant Psychologist experience, and research with UCL and the Anna Freud Centre.
Every programme is built around the same principle: a child who feels understood is a child who can achieve more.
Read Ruby's full storyLet's talk it through.
A free 15-minute discovery call, no pressure and no obligation.