About Tim

Tim began his professional pathway with a Bachelor of Applied Science, majoring in psychology, before teaching psychology and moving into wellbeing, behaviour support and leadership.

He has worked for more than a decade across mainstream and specialist education settings, including educational leadership in the largest specialist school in Australia.

Gibbs Parent Consulting draws on this background to provide parent guidance and practical coaching focused on child development, routines, behaviour foundations, emotional regulation, the home environment and practical support.

Tim Gibbs, founder of Gibbs Parent Consulting, in a professional portrait.

Professional Background

Tim’s work has centred on child development, behaviour intervention, wellbeing, engagement, and educational leadership.

His experience across mainstream and specialist settings has shaped a practical understanding of how children learn through patterns, relationships, routines, expectations and responses.

Training and Practice

  • Positive Behaviour in Schools

  • Berry Street Trauma-Informed Practice

  • Rock and Water Transformative Behaviour

  • Real Schools Restorative Practice

  • Team Teach Protective Behaviours

  • PFA-SBT Clinical Therapy

  • Universal Protocol Behavioural Framework

How This Informs the Service

Gibbs Parent Consulting is evidence-informed, values-based and practical.

The focus is not generic parenting advice or clinical treatment.

The focus is helping parents understand what is happening, what may need to change, and how to respond with greater clarity and consistency.