Now welcoming families in the US, Canada and UK

Your child isn't behind. They learn differently.

Private 1:1 online sessions with a British specialist teacher for children with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyscalculia. Calm, structured, and built entirely around how your child learns best.

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15 years improving children's lives Sessions on Eastern, Central & Pacific time Written progress notes after every session
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15years improving children's livesSpecialist support for children who learn differently
50+countries, one approachChildren of every culture, accent and background
1:1every single sessionNever groups. Your child has my full attention

Does this sound familiar?

You know how bright your child is. School just doesn't seem to see it.

“Homework ends in tears every night.”

An hour of struggle for ten minutes of work, and the whole family feels it.

“The report says he isn't trying.”

But you see how hard your child works, and how little the usual methods help.

“She's started saying she's stupid.”

Confidence is slipping, and that worries you more than any grade.

Nothing is wrong with your child. They need someone who teaches the way their brain works. That is exactly what I do.

Who I help

Specialist support for children ages 5 to 16

Every plan starts with your child, not a diagnosis. A formal diagnosis is welcome but never required.

ADHD

Short, active, structured sessions that turn restless energy into real focus and finished work.

Autism

Predictable routines, clear visuals and a calm, quiet space where your child can feel safe enough to learn.

Dyslexia

Structured, multisensory reading and spelling that builds fluency step by step, without the shame.

Dyscalculia

Hands on maths that makes numbers make sense, from number sense to times tables to word problems.

Focus & executive function

Planning, organising and getting started. The invisible skills that unlock everything else.

Learning confidence

For the child who has stopped believing they can. Small wins, every week, that rebuild self belief.

Lianne Johnston in front of a bookshelf

Meet Lianne

Quiet, patient and deeply attentive. Exactly what your child needs.

I'm an English teacher from Manchester, England, now teaching at an international school in Málaga, Spain. For 15 years I have specialised in children who learn differently: children with ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyscalculia.

In that time I have taught children from more than 50 countries. Whatever your family's culture, language or background, I have almost certainly worked with a child just like yours, and I know how to meet them where they are.

My lessons are calm, patient and full of encouragement. I notice the small things: what makes your child light up, what makes them hesitate, and how they learn best. In that steady, reassuring space, children relax, grow in confidence and discover what they are truly capable of.

My teaching is grounded in a Diploma in Child Psychology, and I am now deepening that expertise through a Master's in Psychology. Every new insight from my studies goes straight into how I support your child.

Fully CertifiedUK teacher · QTS & PGCE
DiplomaChild Psychology
MSc PsychologyCurrently pursuing at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
15 yearsImproving children's lives
50+ countriesChildren taught worldwide

How it works

Four simple steps from first call to real progress

01

Free consultation

A relaxed 20 minute video call with you, the parent. Tell me about your child, their school and what keeps you up at night.

02

Discovery session

A gentle, playful first session with your child so I can see how they think, where they shine and where they get stuck.

03

Personal learning plan

A clear written plan with goals you can measure, matched to your child's school curriculum and IEP or 504 plan if they have one.

04

Weekly sessions

Live 1:1 sessions online, with a short written note to you after every lesson so you always know what's working.

Programs

Choose the support that fits your family

All sessions are 50 minutes, live and 1:1. I keep a small number of families each term so every child gets my full attention.

Discovery Session

The best place to start

$195 one time

  • 50 minute session with your child
  • Written learning profile
  • Clear next step recommendations
  • Credited toward any program
Book Discovery
Most families choose this

The Breakthrough Term

12 weeks of steady, visible progress

$2,150 or 3 x $750

  • 12 weekly 1:1 sessions
  • Personal learning plan with measurable goals
  • Written note after every session
  • Two parent strategy calls
  • End of term progress report
Apply for a place

Signature Program

Intensive support, twice a week

$3,900 per term

  • 24 sessions over 12 weeks
  • Everything in Breakthrough
  • Liaison with your child's teacher
  • Priority messaging between sessions
Apply for a place

Limited to 8 new families per term. Sibling discount available.

Questions parents ask

Good to know

Does online learning really work for children with ADHD or autism?

Yes, often better than in person. Your child learns at home, in a familiar space, without the noise and social pressure of a classroom. Sessions are interactive, visual and broken into short, focused activities.

You're in Europe. Will the times work for us?

I offer after school slots for East Coast families and morning slots for homeschooling families across the US. When you book, every time is shown automatically in your own time zone.

Can you work with my child's IEP or 504 plan?

Absolutely. Share it with me before we start and I will build our goals around it, so home and school are pulling in the same direction.

Does my child need a formal diagnosis?

No. Many families come to me while waiting for an evaluation, or simply because they sense something isn't clicking. I work with the child in front of me.

What do we need for sessions?

A laptop or tablet with a camera, a quiet corner and a pencil. I send any printable materials in advance.

Let's talk about your child.

A free, no pressure 20 minute video call. You will leave with at least one practical idea you can use at home this week, whether we work together or not.

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