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Jessica McGawley

Psychological Consultancy for Affluent Families

Wealth brings unique opportunities, but also unique challenges. Jessica empowers parents to raise resilient, healthy children in the context of their affluence and status.

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Core Areas of Expertise

Talking About Money

Gain practical tools to establish clear boundaries around wealth, foster financial responsibility, and nurture a sense of gratitude and purpose in children, helping them avoid entitlement and develop a healthy, balanced relationship with money.

Setting Boundaries

Learn how to create clear boundaries within family relationships, fostering respect, autonomy, and emotional well-being in the unique context of wealth.

Generational Differences 

Navigate differing values, priorities, and cultural expectations between generations, fostering harmony and understanding.

Establishing Your Normal

Define what “normal” means for your family, crafting a values-driven lifestyle that provides structure, stability, and authenticity amid the complexities of affluence.

Cultivating Purpose

Empowering parents to help their children discover their passions, develop self-worth, and contribute meaningfully to the world, helping them build a strong sense of identity and purpose beyond the advantages of wealth.

Press

Articles

The Future Laboratory

The Great Wealth Transfer

Articles

Conduct

Preparing the Wealth Owners of Tomorrow 

Articles

Cavendish Family Office

Preparing the Rising Generation

Articles

Financial Times 

Why Heirs are Giving Away their Fortune

Articles

Tatler

My children are so privileged, so why are they unhappy?

Articles

Tatler

How UHNW's Should Teach the Next Generation.

Testimonials

“Jess said so many things that resonated with my client, but also with me personally. I love how approachable she is."

- Family Office Trustee

"You helped all generations of our family understand each other and find better ways to communicate. Thank you!"

- Parent S

Gamechanger.

Mother M. 

“I thought I understood my client – now I do.”

- Relationship Manager

"You really understand the challenges that our clients face and offer practical solutions."

- Family Office Advisor

"I know how much effort you put into your excellent work. It really is enjoyable to work with competent people like you."

- Parent

Books I have been
featured in:

Family Business and Responsible Wealth Ownership

Preparing the Next Generation

Raising The Baobab

"Raising the Baobab" is a beacon for those who seek to secure a prosperous future

Essential Reads on Family Offices

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Experience

• Principal and Founder of Dallington: A Mentoring practice for the Rising Generation 

• Head of Next-Gen a Boutique Wealth Transition Practice 

• Board Member of Rising-Gen, a 'real-world MBA’

• SEN Governor of Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy

• Trustee of The Cassandra Learning Centre

• Youngest-ever board member of United Nations Women London, setting up their first mentoring scheme in 2012

• Guest Speaker at Henley Business School Family Office Programme 

• Tatler Expert Advisor 

• Spears 500 Top Life and Performance Coaches for UHNW Individuals

• Expert Lead on Next Generation Education and Mentorship for Ispahani Advisory Ltd 

Qualifications

• IMPC Qualified Mediator 

• IMI Qualified Mediator

• Postgraduate Masters, Psychodynamic and Systemic Consulting Psychology - The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

• PGCert – Counselling and Psychotherapy - The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

• Relational Parenting - Relational Life Institute 

• Suicide Prevention Level 2 CPD - STORM Skills Training

• Level 2 CPD - Child Protection and Safeguarding

• Safeguarding 16–25-year-olds: England and Wales - NSPCC

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts

• Undergraduate BA – Ethnomusicology and African Culture, SOAS

Experience and Qualifications

For the past 15 years, Jessica has worked exclusively with families and their advisors to help address the unique challenges and opportunities that come with raising children in the context of wealth.

Her experience is underpinned by her qualifications.

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