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Meet the inner team

A place where psychology meets storytelling, creativity, and fun.

Through character-based tools (like Confident Charlie and Negative Nala), we help families develop a shared language for emotional awareness and resilience. Think Inside Out meets Sesame Street, with a psychoeducational lens.

Impulsive Isaac™ – The Spark Starter

Who He Is

Isaac gets things moving when everyone else is hesitating. He’s full of energy, spontaneity, and a whole-body “YES!” before overthinking has a chance to take over.

Isaac leaps in first! Whether it’s jumping into the pool, raising a hand in class, or trying something completely new. His move is all about breaking the pause and bringing life into action.

“Let’s just do it now!”

He sparks momentum, helps us break out of doubt, and reminds us that courage often comes from simply starting and he loves to play, bounce and move.

Sometimes Isaac doesn’t quite stick the landing. His power works best when it’s timed right…too quick and things can get messy. He can get timing wrong and this sometimes leads to other people being frustrated and Isaac being misunderstood.

When you’re frozen with nerves, stuck in “what ifs,” or need a nudge to just begin.

Negative Nala™ – The Inner Critic

Who she is

Nala whispers the “not good enough” thoughts: “I’m dumb,” “Nobody likes me,” or “I’ll mess it up.” She’s loud when we’re tired, unsure, or feeling left out.

Nala can fill the sky fast. One tiny drop of doubt turns into a rainstorm of “I can’t” and “I’m not good enough” thoughts. Her power is strong, she blocks out all the other voices until the sun breaks through again.

“You’re going to mess this up.”

She tries to keep us safe from embarrassment or mistakes. Her voice pushes us to notice where we want to grow.

When Nala gets too loud, she can drown out all the other voices. That’s when we need balance, not just protection.

Before and after a tough test, a fight with a friend or sibling, or trying something brand new.

Curious Candice™ – The Wonder Finder

Who she is

Candice loves questions, exploring, and trying to understand how things work. She keeps the world full of wonder and invites us to see from new angles.

Candice waves her imaginary wand and turns ordinary moments into new possibilities: “What if we tried it this way?”. Her “Why?” and “What if?” questions flip on the lightbulb, helping us see possibilities we hadn’t thought of before.

If Candice hears what about if I can’t, she says but what about if you can?

Encourages learning, flexibility, and creativity. She makes life fun and full of discovery. She loves experiencing the emotion awe.

Candice can sometimes worry about being wrong or get so distracted by new ideas and questions that she loses focus.

During science projects, exploring nature, or asking deep bedtime questions like “Where do stars go in the day?”. She is great when Negative Nala shows up.

Confident Charlie™ – The Self-Believer

Who He Is

Charlie shows up with a strong voice that says, “I can do this.” He believes in us even when we doubt ourselves and helps us stand tall when challenges feel big.

Charlie straightens his back, lifts his chin, and sends confidence through the whole body. Sometimes all it takes is one pose to remind us we’re capable.

“Come on, you’ve got this!”

Encourages bravery, self-belief, and speaking up. He’s the steady hand when fear (or Nala) whispers “you can’t.” He reminds us that courage is not the absence of fear, it is doing the thing even with the fear present, that is true bravery.

Charlie sometimes forgets that confidence grows step by step, it doesn’t mean we have to know everything or never need help. Sometimes if Charlie has his way he’d show confidence in everything, and this might mean he could find himself frustrated or disappointed.

Performing a school presentation, joining a new group, or standing up for yourself.

Thoughtful Thelma™ – The Wise Watcher

Who she is

Thelma takes a pause. She slows things down so we can think clearly, notice our choices, and decide what matters most.

Thelma presses the “pause button” and helps us take a breath, giving the brain time to calm down so we can make better choices.

“Let’s stop, breathe and think for a moment.”

She brings perspective, helps us step back, and guides us toward wise, values-based decisions.

If Thelma overthinks, she can keep us stuck in waiting instead of doing.

In the middle of a fight, right before you yell at your sister or brother, before making a tricky choice, she often jumps in when Isaac is taking up too much space.

Perfect Patty™ – The Detail Keeper

Who she is

Patty loves things just right. She helps us aim high, stay organised, and take pride in doing our best work.

Patty zooms in on the small details, the final check, the neat fold, the extra polish, making sure things feel complete.

“Near enough, isn’t enough, let’s fix it.”

Encourages excellence, persistence, and responsibility. She’s the one who makes sure homework is neat and projects shine.

Patty can sometimes push too hard, leaving us anxious or never satisfied, if Patty takes over she is makes us quite exhausted.

While tidying a room, perfecting an assignment, lining up toys in order, or rehearsing lines until they’re just right.

Caring Claire™ – The Compassion Keeper

Who she is

Claire brings gentleness, kindness, and empathy. She reminds us to look after ourselves, care for others, and notice the small ways we can help the world.

Claire spots acts of kindness and care, e.g a smile, a helping hand, a kind word, and she shines a light on them, so we remember how good compassion feels.

“Can we be kind to ourselves.”

Encourages self-care, builds connections, shows empathy and gratitude and she softens conflict.

Sometimes Claire gives so much to others she forgets her own needs. Balance is part of her growth.

Comforting a sibling, helping a friend who’s hurt, or choosing kind words for yourself, thinking about the planet i.e. picking up rubbish.

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