What is an Educational Psychologist?
An Educational Psychologist is a professional who has had lengthy training in psychology to understand about the ways children learn, think and behave. We can help to find out why some children are having more difficulties in school than others, and advise teachers, parents and others on ways to help children make progress.
About me
I have a degree in Applied Psychology; a Postgraduate Certificate of Education and experience as a teacher; a masters degree in Professional Educational Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. I have worked as an Educational Psychologist since 1997.
I am registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council, and I am chartered as a Psychologist with the British Psychological Society.
Parents and carers: How might my child benefit from seeing an Educational Psychologist?
Either you or your child’s teacher may have noticed that your child is having difficulties with some aspects of their learning, relationships or behaviour in school. The teachers may have talked with you about these problems and may have tried some ways of helping your child.
If these approaches have not worked well enough, you or they (with your consent) may have decided it is necessary to get some specialist advice from outside the school. Following an assessment/consultation, a written report can be provided with advice about helping your child, and a follow up consultation offered as necessary.
Schools: How could an Educational Psychologist help us?
What is an Educational Psychologist?
An Educational Psychologist is a professional who has had lengthy training in psychology to understand about the ways children learn, think and behave. We can help to find out why some children are having more difficulties in school than others, and advise teachers, parents and others on ways to help children make progress.
About me
I have a degree in Applied Psychology; a Postgraduate Certificate of Education and experience as a teacher; a masters degree in Professional Educational Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. I have worked as an Educational Psychologist since 1997.
I am registered as a Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council, and I am chartered as a Psychologist with the British Psychological Society.
Parents and carers: How might my child benefit from seeing an Educational Psychologist?
Either you or your child’s teacher may have noticed that your child is having difficulties with some aspects of their learning, relationships or behaviour in school. The teachers may have talked with you about these problems and may have tried some ways of helping your child.
If these approaches have not worked well enough, you or they (with your consent) may have decided it is necessary to get some specialist advice from outside the school. Following an assessment/consultation, a written report can be provided with advice about helping your child, and a follow up consultation offered as necessary.
Schools: How could an Educational Psychologist help us?
- Referrals for individual assessment and advice with full psychological reports (with parental consent)
- Staff consultation (class, group or whole school level)
- Assessments for Examination Access Arrangements in line with JCQ guidance
- Implementation and delivery of individual or group therapeutic interventions
- Training or consultation about particular aspects of learning, emotional and social development or SEND issues
- Support with whole school or project work