Understand one difficult behaviour more clearly — in 25 minutes

If one behaviour or everyday routine is making home life hard, this free conversation can help you make sense of what may be happening and decide what to explore next.

Bring one behaviour and one routine that feel difficult. We will look at what tends to happen before and after, identify the most useful questions to ask next, and clarify a sensible next step.

Sim Shamu
MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis | BTEC Level 5 in Positive Behaviour Support | UK-SBA member, committed to the UK-SBA Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct

When behaviour is affecting family life

You may have tried advice, routines, consequences, rewards, or different parenting approaches, yet still feel unsure why the behaviour keeps happening or what to do first.

This is not about blame. It’s about stepping back, looking at the pattern, and choosing a more focused next step.


A good starting point if you are dealing with

  • hitting, kicking, biting, or other aggression
  • conflict between siblings
  • running off or unsafe behaviour
  • bedtime battles or difficult transitions
  • a repeated pattern that feels confusing, exhausting, or hard to shift

How the free session works

1. Check suitability

Answer a short set of questions so I can make sure this is an appropriate and safe first step.

2. Choose a time

If the session is suitable, you can choose a convenient appointment.

3. Get clearer on what to explore next

We focus on one behaviour and one routine, so you leave with clearer questions and a sensible next step.

This brief conversation is not a diagnosis, a full behaviour assessment, or an emergency, crisis, or safeguarding service.


About Sim

I’m Sim Shamu, founder of PBS ABA UK. I have over 10 years of experience supporting people who display challenging behaviour, with a background in direct support, leadership, and behaviour-focused practice.

  • MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • BTEC Level 5 in Positive Behaviour Support
  • UK-SBA member

My work is grounded in behaviour analysis and positive behaviour support, delivered in clear, practical language.


Start with clarity

If you want a clearer starting point before trying more strategies, start here.