"Helen has been our nanny for more than eight years and is an incredibly capable professional. We come from Finland and have four children close together. She has lived with us both in the UK and abroad and has taught the children such beautiful English you would not believe they were not native. Our children eat a very healthy and varied diet, go to bed happily and on time, and this is all thanks to Helen - plus most importantly, they adore her. I can wholeheartedly recommend her to teach your child English, help with schoolwork, sort out eating or sleeping habits, or any other project you might have - she can do it all!"Kristiina Makela - Employer 1999 - present day
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"Helen has made 'nannying' a profession, not a vocation and her reputation is outstanding. She worked for us for 4.5 years and dedicated herself not just to the care and wellbeing of our 2 young children but considered all aspects of their lives. She gave educational support, fed and encouraged them to eat healthy diets and was particuarly good at planning for their future.SIan Stephens - Employer 1994-1999Helen has knowledge, experience and authority which she blends in her own unique, intelligent way to deliver a holistic approach to childcare. My children are now 16 and 13 - they continue to be well mannered and eat well and we are all still in regular contact with Helen"
"When at 38 I found myself expecting triplets a trained, capable, caring nanny was the only answer for me. Helen was completely unflappable. She coped with everything - night feeds, medical problems (it was she who recognised that my son had a strangulated umbilical hernia at six weeks old!), weaning and settling the children into a sensible routine. I could not have managed without her. My children are now 15 and she is now a good friend to them as well as to me."Julia Mckenzie - Employer 1992-1994
Kate - Mother of 2, Surrey"We have known Helen for approximately 12 years, since the birth of our first child. She has always been very supportive with our two children who are now aged 12 and 7, and if there are any issues or concerns with our children she is the first person that we ask for advice. She is always able to give advice in a practical easy to follow way and has been a very reliable source of childcare information ranging from nutrition, first-aid, behavoural and homework issues.
Our son is rather 'lively' and seems to stretch most people, but not Helen. She seems to understand how his mind works and deals with any issues with him as they arise.
We would whole heartedly recommend Helen for any advice regarding children as we have learnt so much from her."
Sarah Shaw Staines"I have known Helen for 10 years now and when I became pregnant at 41 Helen was one of the first people I told. She was supportive throughout my pregnancy with sound advice and understanding. Since the arrival of James, she has continued to be supportive and a font of all knowledge on all aspects of childcare.
I had anxiety problems going out into the ‘big wide world’ with a newborn baby, Helen accompanied me on many trips to overcome my fear and did this without any derision to my plight, again another example of her understanding and humility. James loves being with her and Helen is often on standby when the Nursery say ‘No’ because of a minor ailment.Helen has a true affinity with children of all ages and this makes her an outstanding person. I would recommend her to resolve any and every childcare issue anyone has."
"I e-mailed Helen about my 9 1/2 month old who had not yet slept through the night. Helen's frank and detailed e-mail was extremely helpful. I followed her advice to the letter and on the third night, Millie slept through for the first time ever. I can't thank Helen enough for helping me through and I now have a much happier and brighter baby"Polly Smith, mother of Millie, 9 months