Sally Prebble
I’m Sally Prebble, mother of three, child and adolescent communication educator, compassionate parenting coach, Certified trainer in Nonviolent Communication (NVC), and co-founder of Peace Talks NZ (cofounded with Jorinde Rapsey, also a certified NVC trainer).
For over a decade, I’ve supported overwhelmed parents and caregivers who are tired of yelling, guilt, and daily power struggles to create calmer homes and deeper, more loving connections with their children.
Prior to this, I spent my time learning, researching, and writing about child psychology, attachment, communication, and human relationships as a researcher and a policy analyst. I now integrate all of my learning and experience into supporting parents to be able to offer their children the love and connection they need to thrive.
I work with parents around the world, one-on-one (via Zoom) and through online courses and programmes. All of our services at Peace Talks are offered on a Gift Economy (pay what you are willing and able) basis. My approach is grounded in a deep appreciation and consciousness of NVC integrated with an understanding of psychology, neuroscience, a systemic perspective, warmth, humour and a lot of heart.
You are very welcome to contact me if you are interested in knowing more. Free Resources, Videos, Articles, and Writing; I share free resources on my YouTube channel (
https://www.youtube.com/@
SallyPrebble
) and in articles/blogs, which you can access from the Peace Talks website.
You can also download our free Family Connection Starter Pack from our homepage, which includes a Feelings and Needs wall chart and a series of written teachings exploring why modern parenting is so hard (a systemic perspective) and practical steps grounded in NVC that you can take to start making a deep and lasting transformation in your family life.
My Background, Qualifications & Experience
I offer compassionate, practical, and specialised support tailored to your unique family journey using my skill and experience. I have been working with parents and families (individually and teaching) for over a decade. Here is a summary of my academic credentials:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology (Specialising in Clinical Neuropsychology)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts (with honours), Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts (with honours), Philosophy and Political Studies
- Training in mediation, facilitation, systemic applications of NVC and conflict resolution
- Internationally certified as a trainer with the Centre of Nonviolent Communication (CNVC)
- Member of the Nonviolent Communication Aotearoa New Zealand (NVCANZ)
- For more about me, you can have a look at my profile and more testimonials from people I have worked with here:
https://www.peacetalks.nz/
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Ways to work with me:
I work with parents and families from New Zealand and around the world to support them to move out of overwhelm, chaos, and daily struggle and into more peaceful and loving connections in their families. Some of the ways I work with people are through our:
- Our 8-month online (hybrid, community-based) programme for parents: From Chaos to Connection
- One-on-one coaching and individual support including mediation and supported dialogues.
- Local in-person workshops and training for parents, community (e.g., Rape Crisis, Dunedin Pride, church groups, etc.) in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Testimonials:
“Mind-blowing and heart-opening. Sally is supportive and skilled. Each session has been of amazing learning with her as my loving guide, I am seeing myself and those around with more empathy and openness.“ (Jay, Auckland)
“Sally has a non-judgmental, calm, kind and supportive approach. I have not felt this safe in a therapy setting before - I feel I can bring my ugliest and hardest thoughts to Sally and we unpack them together and they start to make sense.” (Claire, Auckland)
“Honestly, these fortnightly sessions have massively impacted my life. It‘s hard to express how much they have helped me and continue to do so. I feel a real sense of safety in knowing I have regular sessions.” (Geraldine, Invercargill)