"The objective is not simply to manage behaviour. It is to change the dynamic and give the family a sustainable way forward". Damon

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Family & Male Adolescent Behavioural Consultant

Private behavioural intervention for families with young men aged 15–25 experiencing complex behavioural, family and adolescent difficulties.

Damon Bachegalup works directly with families and young men when behavioural difficulties have become entrenched, family relationships have deteriorated, parental authority has weakened, or conventional approaches have failed to produce lasting change.

Private. Discreet. Personally delivered.

From escalation and loss of control to greater stability, direction and confidence.

Damon Bachegalup, Family & Male Adolescent Behavioural Consultant

What Damon Does

Damon works with families experiencing significant behavioural difficulties involving a young man, usually between the ages of 15 and 25.

He works directly with parents and, where appropriate, the young man himself to understand what is happening, identify the behavioural and family patterns maintaining the situation, and establish a structured strategy for change.

Families may seek Damon's involvement when they are experiencing:

Persistent conflict between parents and their son
Loss of parental authority
Defiance or refusal to accept boundaries
School or university disengagement
Withdrawal and isolation
Excessive gaming or screen use
Risk-taking or concerning behaviour
Repeated arguments and escalating confrontation
A son who refuses conventional support
Family relationships that have significantly deteriorated
Previous interventions that have not produced lasting change
Parents who no longer know how to respond effectively

The work is individually assessed and structured around the circumstances of each family.

A Young Man Moving Forward. A Family With Confidence In Their Future.

Damon Bachegalup is a UK-based Family and Male Adolescent Behavioural Consultant specialising in complex behavioural situations involving young men aged 15–25 and their families.

For more than 26 years, Damon has worked directly with families, adolescents and young people experiencing behavioural, relational and family difficulties.

His work focuses on situations where family relationships have deteriorated, parental authority has weakened, conventional approaches have not produced sufficient change, or a more direct and structured intervention is required.

Restoring Direction, Responsibility and Purpose

Damon Bachegalup
Family & Adolescent Behavioural Consultant. 26+ years working directly with families and young men. BA (Hons), Dip (Couns) L7, Mediator L6, Family Behavioural Consultant & Integrative Psychotherapist. Author. Enhanced DBS Adults&Children

A Clearer Future for Your Son. A More Stable Future for Your Family.

You may be here because...

Your son has become increasingly difficult to manage at home.

You may be dealing with persistent conflict, defiance, withdrawal, school or university disengagement, excessive gaming, risk-taking, refusal to communicate or a breakdown in parental authority.

You may have already tried counselling, therapy, parenting strategies, educational support or other interventions without achieving the change you hoped for.

The question may no longer be “What is wrong?” but “What do we do now?”

This is where private behavioural consultation and intervention may be appropriate.

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Restoring Direction to a Young Man. Restoring Confidence to His Family.

Private Family Behavioural Consulting for PAs & Family Offices

PAs, executive assistants, family-office professionals and other trusted advisers are sometimes the first people asked to identify discreet specialist support for a family member.

Damon works directly with a limited number of families and can liaise with the appropriate family representative during the initial enquiry process.

All enquiries are treated confidentially and each situation is personally reviewed before a consultation is offered.

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From Conflict and Uncertainty to Stability and Progress

Private Interventions

Private behavioural intervention for families experiencing persistent conflict, loss of parental authority, defiance, school refusal, withdrawal or other entrenched behavioural difficulties involving a young man aged 15–25.

“Our son is moving forward with his life, taking responsibility for himself, and we can have a relationship with him again without constant conflict, fear or uncertainty.” UK Family.

Private Online Family Intervention
Private 1:1 Residential Intervention — UK & Spain
In-Person Family Intervention

60-Minute Intensive Family Consultation

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A Future Defined by Progress, Not Past Difficulties

Not Every Family Requires a Long-Term Intervention

Some families may not require an intensive intervention. In appropriate circumstances, Damon offers a limited number of private, one-off consultations for parents seeking professional insight, practical guidance and clarity around their son's behaviour and the wider family dynamic.

These sessions are designed to help parents understand the situation and identify potential next steps.

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One session. No ongoing commitment. No requirement to proceed with a further intervention.

Helping Your Son Move Forward With Confidence.

Is This Approach Right for Your Family?

Damon's work is most effective with families who are:

Open to direct, honest and objective guidance
Willing to consider the wider family dynamic
Prepared to make practical changes, not simply discuss them
Committed to a structured approach
Looking for meaningful, longer-term change
Not Designed for Low-Intensity Support

These interventions are designed for families seeking substantial, personalised involvement and a structured approach to change. They are unlikely to be suitable for those looking for low-cost, minimal or passive support.