Banu Balaji is a seasoned occupational therapist with over two decades of experience in HSE, Ireland, specialising in working with children and families within the realm of child and adolescent mental health. Banu is a visionary entrepreneur, embarking on an exciting technology  to revolutionise support systems for parents and teachers of children of determination, leveraging innovative solutions to enhance accessibility and quality of care. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and a Master's degree in Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Banu has honed her expertise through diverse roles in both adult mental health and child and adolescent mental health settings, spanning community outreach to inpatient care. Banu is also a Sensory Integration Practioner and speclizes in Sensory Attachment Intervention Currently, Banu operates in a private capacity, collaborating with TUSLA and the HSE to support children in care. Her focus lies in empowering parents and caregivers, facilitating their journey towards finding joy in parenting by equipping them with tools and strategies to foster healthy regulation in children. Banu also produces and hosts Therapod podcast where she makes therapeutic information easy to understand and accessible to parents and teachers. Banu's multifaceted career reflects her unwavering dedication to improving the well-being of children and families, blending clinical expertise with entrepreneurial spirit to drive positive change in the realm of mental health and disability support.