Hello, beautiful people! I’m Sandy Lou—a safeguarding- and mental-health-certified advisor who can balance a spreadsheet before breakfast, belt out the alphabet backwards by lunch, and headline Wembley by dusk (yes, really).

After 19 years of shaping minds in education, raising a spirited family, and volunteering in my local community, my lifelong love of people finally out-sang my love of ledgers.

Today, Dear Sandy Lou is my pastel-toned digital parlour where every letter is handled like fine china—carefully, respectfully, and with genuine warmth.

My mission? To help you untangle life’s knots with clarity, courage, and a dash of gold-flecked wit. Pull up a virtual chair, pour a soothing cuppa, and let’s turn your worries into action-packed plans together.

my Back‑Story in a Teacup.

my professional ACCREDITATION

• Safeguarding (Children & Adults)

  Trained in duty of care and risk escalation, ensuring safety is always prioritised.

• Mental Health & Wellbeing

  Skilled in early support, calm reassurance, and signposting to appropriate help.

• Autism Awareness

  Practising neuro-affirming communication and respectful understanding.

• Counselling Skills

  Trained in person-centred listening — because being heard changes everything.

• Domestic Abuse Awareness

  Providing trauma-informed insight with care, respect, and safety at the core.

• Qualified Accountant (Yes, really!)

  Strategic problem-solver with an eye for patterns and a sense of humour (and yes, tax confetti is real).

• Information, Advice & Guidance

  Trained to provide accurate, appropriate, and non-directive support.

• Equality & Diversity

  Committed to inclusive, accessible, and compassionate communication for all.

• GDPR & Privacy Compliance

  Your privacy and data are respected, always.

• Prevent Safeguarding & Awareness

  Aware of the signs and systems to protect vulnerable individuals.

I’m not just a kind voice on the internet — I’m trained in safeguarding, wellbeing, neurodiversity, counselling, and strategic thinking (with an accountancy qualification to boot). Every answer is grounded in ethics, empathy, and evidence-informed practice — because you deserve nothing less.

Alongside my formal training, I’ve spent meaningful time volunteering in my local community, supporting both vulnerable adults and children. These experiences continue to shape my understanding of compassion, dignity, and the importance of feeling seen and safe.

I hold a full CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) certificate, and my practice is grounded in safeguarding principles, confidentiality, and ethical care — always.

Community Experience & Safeguarding Commitment

Fun Facts

• Performed with my band at Wembley Stadium and solo at the Royal Albert Hall.

• Fluent in backwards alphabet recital (great for pub quizzes).

• Power beverage: Mocha, two shots of optimism.

• Personal mantra: “Boundaries are love letters you write to yourself."

My values