Books by Dr Sharie

Choose You!

Choose You!: Become the unique, incredible and happy teenager YOU CHOOSE to be

Choose You!
Choose You!

With Dr. Sharie’s carefully devised Choose You! process, teens will discover how to take control of deciding who they want to be.

Choose You! is for teenagers who want to…

– Be challenged by thought-provoking ideas
– Learn about the neuroscience of the teenage brain
– Discover philosophical and psychological concepts
– Complete activities and find out how they can reinvent themselves and build self-confidence.

Focusing on obtaining personal happiness, this book contains psychology with aspects of science, philosophy, practical advice and therapeutic concepts. The interactive exercises throughout the book will guide the teenager through the Choose You! process, helping them uncover the person that they choose to be.

Keep Calm!

Mindful Kids: An activity book to help young people carry on during and after Coronavirus

Keep Calm!
Keep Calm!

The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle emotions and address anxieties which children may be experiencing during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. From feeling isolated from friends and families, to missing out on experiences at school, many children will be feeling worried about the sudden change to their usual routine.

Children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings and work out how to cope with these emotions through writing, colouring, doodling, drawing, DIY and physical activities.

Keep Calm! will show children how to feel more comfortable with the current uncertainty, stay safe, enjoy the positives, find hidden advantages, look forward to the future, and talk to others about their concerns and worries.

The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calming activity.

There’s also a section at the back of the book for parents, guardians and carers with important information on how to support their child through this difficult time.

No Worries!

Mindful Kids: An activity book for young people who sometimes feel anxious or stressed

No Worries!
No Worries!

No Worries! is an interactive self-care activity book for children aged 7+ to colour and doodle their way to happiness, calm and confidence.

The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle anxiety, sadness and stress; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings, work out why they feel worried and how to put stress back in its place through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing.

Featuring the charming and quirky illustrations of Katie Abey, a UK-based illustrator. Her quirky pictures will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring.

Be Brave!

Mindful Kids: An Activity Book for Young People Who Sometimes Feel Scared or Afraid

Be Brave!

The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle phobias and feelings of fear; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings, work out why they feel scared and how to put fear back in its place through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing.

The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring.

Hello Happy!

Mindful Kids: An activity book for young people who sometimes feel sad or angry. 

Hello Happy

Hello Happy! is an interactive self-care activity book for children aged 7+ to colour and doodle their way to happiness, calm and confidence.

The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle anxiety, sadness and stress; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings, work out why they feel worried and how to put stress back in its place through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing.

Featuring the charming and quirky illustrations of Katie Abey, a UK-based illustrator. Her quirky pictures will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring.

Stay Strong!

Mindful Kids: An Activity Book for Young People Who Are Experiencing Bullying

Stay Strong
Stay Strong!

The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle the feelings of being bullied, teased and overwhelmed; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings and work out how to cope with these emotions through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing.

The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring.

Letting Go!

Mindful Kids: An activity book for young people who need support through experiences of loss, change, disappointment and grief

Letting Go
Letting Go!

The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle the feelings associated with grief, bereavement and family separation; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings and work out how to cope with these emotions through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing.

The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring.

Be Positive!

Mindful Kids: An activity book for young people who want to feel more self-confident 

Be Positive!

The encouraging and simple activities and exercises tackle the feelings of low self-esteem, body acceptance and confidence; children will enjoy using their creativity to combat negative feelings and work out how to cope with these emotions through writing, colouring, doodling and drawing.

The quirky illustrations will keep the reader entertained and focused as they work through the book, or simply dip into the pages for ten minutes of calm colouring.

The (Nearly) Teenage Boy’s Guide to (Almost) Everything

The (Nearly) Teenage Boy’s Guide to (Almost) Everything 

Stress. Hormones. School. Social media. It’s a lot for a teenager to handle. Luckily, this guide has it all covered: the good, the bad, and the kind of icky. This is The (Nearly) Teenage Boy’s Guide to (Almost) Everything.

Chapters include topics on:
Puberty, hormones, body changes,

Feelings, relationships, family, stress

And more!

The (Nearly) Teenage Girl’s Guide to (Almost) Everything

The (Nearly) Teenage Girl’s Guide to (Almost) Everything

Stress. Hormones. School. Social media. It’s a lot for a teenager to handle. Luckily, this guide has got it all covered: the good, the bad, and the kind of icky. This is The (Nearly) Teenage Girl’s Guide to (Almost) Everything.

Chapters include topics on:

  • Puberty, hormones, body changes
  • Feelings, relationships, family, stress
  • And more!

Worry Dragon Makes a Friend

Worry Dragon Makes a Friend

Worry the Dragon is good at looking after Morrigan-May. But sometimes, he can be a little too cautious. Join Morrigan-May as she teaches her dragon that making new friends is not something to be afraid of.

Worry Dragon Makes a Friend is part of a series of storybooks developed and co-written by Dr. Sharie Coombes, Child and Family Psychotherapist. These books contain advice and reassurance for children and parents managing common childhood worries.

Noah and the New Baby

Noah and the New Baby

Noah and Mum play together all the time, until the new baby arrives. Join Noah as he learns to love his new little playmate, discovering that adventures are just as grand with three.

Noah and the New Baby is part of a series of storybooks developed and co-written by Dr. Sharie Coombes, Child and Family Psychotherapist. These books contain advice and reassurance for children and parents managing common childhood worries.

Sleep Tight, Little Knight

Sleep Tight, Little Knight

Even the bravest knights have bad dreams sometimes. Join this Little Knight in a lullaby rhyme that helps him settle and sleep soundly.

Sleep Tight Little Knight is part of a series of storybooks developed and co-written by Dr. Sharie Coombes, Child and Family Psychotherapist. These books contain advice and reassurance for children and parents managing common childhood worries.

Princess Louise Is Starting School

Princess Louise Is Starting School

Princess Louise doesn’t think she’s nervous about starting school, until the Nameless Dread arrives. Join Princess Louise as she learns to face her fears, with a little bit of help form Grandma.

Princess Louise is Starting School is part of a series of storybooks developed and co-written by Dr. Sharie Coombes, Child and Family Psychotherapist. These books contain advice and reassurance for children and parents managing common childhood worries.