Kate Silverton

Kate Silverton is a respected broadcaster, author, and qualified child therapist known for her warm, grounded presence and evidence-based approach to mental health. As a speaker, she draws on decades of media experience combined with psychological training, making her a powerful voice in the fields of parenting, trauma, and childhood development. Audiences value her clarity, compassion, and ability to translate complex neuroscience into practical strategies. Kate’s talks are rooted in lived experience, both personal and professional, and delivered with empathy and authority.

Her career began in journalism, training with the BBC and later presenting for national programmes including BBC News at One, BBC Breakfast, and Newsnight. A psychology graduate from Durham University, Kate maintained a longstanding interest in mental health while reporting from conflict zones and interviewing world leaders. However, it was her own journey into motherhood that sparked a deeper exploration of child development. Struggling with the emotional challenges of parenting, she retrained in psychotherapy, specialising in child trauma and attachment theory. This unique trajectory from newsroom to therapy room gives Kate a rare perspective that resonates with diverse audiences.

In recent years, she has become a leading advocate for compassionate, brain-based parenting. Her debut book, There’s No Such Thing as “Naughty”, became a Sunday Times bestseller, praised for making child psychology accessible to everyday parents. She has since released a follow-up and regularly appears at educational conferences, on podcasts, and in national media to share insights on how adults can support children’s emotional regulation. Kate also works directly with schools and charities including Place2Be, Anna Freud Centre, and the NHS, using her training to support families and educators navigating behaviour, trauma, and mental health challenges.

Kate is hired as a speaker because she bridges the gap between science and real life. With her background in journalism, therapy, and parenting, she speaks with clarity, authority, and authenticity. Organisations value her ability to connect emotionally with audiences while offering practical, research-led tools. Whether addressing educators, healthcare professionals, parents, or corporate teams, Kate delivers talks that inspire, inform, and equip people to better understand the human mind and support the wellbeing of the next generation.