About Karen Campbell
My name is Karen Campbell, and I am the founder of Child Behaviour Service NZ. I am passionate about assisting families to acquire knowledge and new skills to bring about harmony in the home. My approach is to work ‘with’ parents rather than ‘at’ parents, using a coaching model that has a proven success record that actually works.
Your family will benefit from my many years of experience and specific training in the area of child behaviour change, including post-graduate papers in Applied Behaviour Analysis and a Master of Education degree that includes study in the area of child psychology and counselling.
Your family’s plan will be developed to specifically tailor to your needs through a combination of interviews/consultations, observation and functional behaviour assessment.
I am familiar with Autism, ADHD, Conduct Disorder, ODD, Sensory Issues, Developmental Delay and many other traits that can bring about some behaviour challenges. My methods are well researched, and therefore I can assist in these areas and many more.
My services also include workshops for parents who would like some general information on understanding the reasons why children and young people behave in certain ways. This includes the escalation cycle when children/young people are feeling angry.
I have worked for the Ministry of Education training school management teams to collect data on behaviour and to implement positive behaviour for learning initiatives. This has included providing training and follow-up coaching with schools.
Having worked with teachers and families to promote positive behaviour change in the school environment, I have been able to apply ‘the theory’ to practice, and I know what works and how to troubleshoot effectively.
I provide workshops to assist teachers and educators in understanding what is required to establish long-lasting positive behaviour.
I have been trained in supervision techniques and have provided supervision to professionals as a Practice Leader in previous job roles. This is an area that I have developed skills in and can provide Supervision services to professionals working with people and children.
I look forward to working alongside you and your family to bring about more harmony in your home environment.
PARENT STORIES AND TESTIMONIALS
Transform Your Struggling Family
Read how Karen Helps Single Mother Tame Defiant Daughter's Behaviour and Bring Back Harmony
"I had been really struggling with my 9 year old daughter’s behaviour over the last couple of years, the tantrums and defiant behaviour when she didn’t get her way was gradually getting worse to a point where it was unmanageable and was putting a major strain on our family. I reached out to Karen in a desperate attempt for help. After my first initial meetings with Karen I instantly felt connected to her, she understood the exact behaviour of my daughter and easily explained why she was acting this way. For the first time in a long time I felt a sense of hope that I could turn things around with the help of Karen. As a single mother of two and working full time I was at first a little bit concerned of how difficult it would be to implement this plan, however Karen provided me with every tool I needed and more. Karen also checked in with me every few days to see how I was going and if there was anything that I needed help with.
We are now in such a good place, we can enjoy each other’s company again! I have even received multiple compliments from my friends on her manners! I feel so much more at ease now that I know how to deal with difficult defiant behaviour should it happen.
Words cannot express how thankful I am for Karen!"
– Megan
Auckland
Transformed our lives for the better
Karen's simple yet effective method transformed a son's behaviour and gave the parents tools to succeed
"My wife and I were at breaking point over my 5 year old son’s behaviour, to the point we wouldn't go out or have friends over. It was embarrassing and we felt we had failed as everything online or what we had been told from friends wasn't working.
I found Karen from Child behaviour Service online and got in touch. From there she called us via zoom and started the process of getting our son’s swearing and bad behaviour on track. She laid out a simple yet effective method, so we had all the tools ready to change his behaviour. We had regular catch up meetings to discuss any issues we had come across which was great to have open discussion about.
We started the program 4 weeks ago and we have seen an amazing transformation. We are much calmer parents and our son is much calmer. He listens to our instructions and his swearing has basically been eliminated. We went out as a family on week 3 and first time we have ever felt happy being out and look forward to doing more as a family.
We thank Karen for all her help and the tools she has given us for our younger kids. We would definitely recommend Karen to anyone as its transformed our lives for the better and we are much happier from it."
– Sam and Rebecca Mcilmoyle
Achieving Positive Changes at Home
Read How Karen's Expertise and Support Helped us Create Positive behaviours for Our 7-Year-Old Daughter
"Karen from Behaviour Services has helped us implement changes in our family that have made huge positive changes in our home. For years our 7yr old daughter has struggled with anger and tantrums, Karen helped us understand the reasons behind these, she then gave us the tools needed to create new positive behaviours while making herself available for follow up support when needed. I would highly recommend anyone who is struggling with behaviourally issues with there children to reach out to Karen, she has a world of experience and I would highly recommend her services."
– Anna Gibbs
Kapiti Coast
Regain Control and Decrease Tantrums
Read How Karen Assisted Us in Managing Our Son's Behaviours
"We had been struggling for a while with our Mr 3’s controlling behaviour and tantrums when things didn’t go his way. I had done all the research I could and implemented different techniques to help manage but nothing seemed to work. I knew we were missing something. After one massive tantrum we reached out to Karen. Karen met with my husband and me and straight away knew the type of behaviours our son was showing and what would work best for him. She created a personalised behaviour plan and helped coach us on how to handle the behaviours.
Karen’s support was top of the range. Over the next two weeks she contacted us every day and talked through any situations that happened that day. I believe this was key as it was accountability and a great bouncing board when we were feeling overwhelmed. Karen teaches you the techniques and the science behind what is going on in their little minds to help you understand. These are the things that no one teaches you but are so beneficial. We are well on our way to a positive change but most importantly we feel in control with how to handle the situation. Karen gave us our power back. I will have no hesitation reaching out to Karen again with any other issues that we may need help with in the future. Thank you"
– Nicki
Auckland
Transform Your Family's Daily Life with a Comprehensive Behaviour Plan
How a Family Overcame Daily Shouting and Frustration to Achieve Harmonious Living
I sought Karen's help for my 9 year old's behaviour which was disrupting family life. There was shouting and frustration on all sides every day which was exhausting. This was affecting my child's self esteem and things were spiralling downwards. I was confident that an ADHD diagnosis was needed with appropriate treatment and decided to seek Karen's help whilst waiting for the specialist referral.
At Karen's initial assessment she took the time to listen and to understand the problems and our need to change things. Following the assessment Karen provided a comprehensive written behavioral plan for the family to follow.
From day one, my child took to the new way of approaching behaviours like a duck to water. The shouting, frustration and unhappiness disappeared almost overnight. We are now three months down the line and the plan is still working. I no longer suspect ADHD as a possible diagnosis and am very happy with our (mostly :-) harmonious home.
– Katherine
Selwyn District
Family in Turmoil
Karen's Expertise Brings Peace and Clarity with Proven Method for Dealing with Teenage behaviour Issues
"We were a family in crisis when I found Karen on the internet. Deciding to work with Karen has been a great decision. Karen is extremely knowledgeable and skilful. Her plan of action and advice has been clear and easy to follow and most importantly it has worked.
I have appreciated Karen’s down-to-earth manner which gave me some confidence that the behaviour issues we were experiencing could be resolved with the use of clear boundaries and direct, calm communication with our teenage daughter.
I am grateful for the help we have received and would highly recommend getting Karen’s help if you are dealing with behavioural issues in your child."
– Kay
Auckland
"My husband and I came to Karen absolutely desperate and feeling very defeated with our son’s behaviour over the past 18 months. Karen correctly assessed my son within ten minutes of simply observing his behaviour. After three visits with Karen, and using a completely different approach to what the previous specialist suggested, we have had an amazing change with his behaviour. We now no longer constantly walk on eggshells around him and our family is functioning well again. We have the power back and with the script Karen gave to us, our son knows we mean business. Karen is a magician, we couldn’t feel more grateful and blessed to have her help us at such a stressful time. I will be suggesting her services to anyone having behavioural issues with their children as it’s such a quick, easy to follow process, with instant results if you stick to it. Thank you Karen ☺"
– Zoe
Auckland
"When I reached out to Karen for help with my child’s tricky behaviours, we were at a pretty low point. My child was unhappy and his self-esteem was at an all-time low. Karen took what to me looked like a really complex situation and identified the core behaviour that was driving it all. She worked with us to develop strategies that would work for our family and then, when it came time to implement them, was an incredible support. I couldn’t believe it but I saw behaviour change almost straight away. Our home is now calmer, I feel back in control and best of all my child is happier – we’ve given him the structure and rules he needs, the support to work within that and the attention he craves in a loving, nurturing way. Thanks so much for all your help and support."
– Pip
Christchurch
“ We were really struggling with how our 4yo was dealing with big emotions. He wasn’t coping well & it was putting a lot of pressure on our family. We weren’t sure why it was happening & how to help him.
Karen talked helped us understand what could be causing it & created a personalised plan for our family. It was simple & easy to follow. Our boy adjusted quickly & was even excited to be a part of the change we were making. At times, it was challenging to stick to the plan, but Karen was with us every step of the way.
We are now seeing a more independent boy who is getting better & better at removing himself from overwhelming situations. Rather than explosive tantrums, he is using words & taking himself off to cool down. Thank you Karen!”
– Tani
Auckland
"We have recommended Karen Campbell from the Child Behaviour Service, ‘’Connect, Support, Results” work with some of our families who have identified they need some support with their parenting.
The outcomes have been so beneficial for the parents and their children and ensured quite stressful situations have been transformed into positive relationships and outcomes for all. This also has a roll-on effect on how the children engage and self manage at school.
Positive interventions can be game-changers for family dynamics. I would recommend Karen to families in the future."
– Raewyn Saunders
Principal, Fendalton Open Air School
"My husband and I were struggling with how to get our five-year-old daughter to listen to us. She was determined to have her own way every time which would lead to tantrums. We were all unhappy and needed to find a way to sort this out.
This is where we found Karen, who was able to explain why young children behave the way they do and if negative behaviours are not sorted early, can eventually become engrained as a habit. She introduced us to a system that our daughter took to happily. It was easy for my husband and I to navigate it and we began to see positive behaviours form quickly. Karen was always there to help with any challenges along the way and would follow up with us regularly to ensure we were on the right path. After two weeks the system has become a way of life for our family. My husband, daughter and I are much happier for it and gone are the long struggles and melt downs.
I would recommend Karen to anyone who is having difficulty navigating through their child's defiant behaviour. This system has definitely worked for us and we feel grateful to Karen for being able to provide us with the skills to manage what was a difficult time."
– Sarah
"Working with Karen has been one of the best decisions we have made as a family. Our home was stressful and chaotic. We have been struggling for years with our sons behaviour and were at our wits end. Our son had aggressive behaviour that would lead to physical attacks and tantrums. I would be counting down the hours until it was bedtime just so we could have some peace.
Karen listened and heard our challenges without judgement, designing a unique plan that would work for our family. Within three days of implementing Karen’s plan we could finally left out a sigh of relief. We can’t thank Karen enough.
We are able to enjoy our children again and are both on the same page on how to “parent” and clearly talk to our children so they will listen. Our children are content, calm feeling understood, respected and heard. Thank you so much Karen."
– Dana
"We came to Karen for some support managing our 3 year olds demanding behaviour and tantrums. We cannot recommend her enough, she is warm, non judgemental, and has a wealth of knowledge about how kids think.
Karen listened to our situation and created a plan which was unique to our family and our child's personality. We had confidence in her plan, it was very clear, easy to follow and we got instant positive feedback from our child.
Having Karen on hand as we implemented the plan really was the secret sauce, she helped us stay on track and unruffled as our clever child came up with new ways to grab attention.
We have a much happier child, a much calmer house and have learnt invaluable tools as parents for the future."
– Alice & Matt
Auckland
"Karen has changed our lives. We went from having a difficult three year old who ran our household with constant tantrums multiple times per day, to having a three year old who is now helpful, listens to us, and completes everyday tasks with ease.
Karen provided us with a personalised service and gave us the tools we needed to direct our son's strong will in a positive direction, while building a wonderful relationship with him based on positive interactions and encouragement.
Karen provided support every step of the way with knowledge and empathy, and was absolutely lovely to work with. Our daily life has become so easy and much more relaxed!"
– Chloe
Auckland
"We approached Karen when we were having trouble with our soon to be 3 year old sons behaviour and I was desperate for help as nothing seemed to be working. Karen is amazing, she has transformed our lives & our home is so much happier now. I am now enjoying being at home with the kids again.
Having Karen available to talk through the tough days & challenging behaviour was invaluable. This helped to keep us on track when we otherwise may have given up. Approaching Karen was the best decisions we have made in our parenting journey.
We couldn’t recommend her enough. "
