ABOUT

About me!

 Having worked within the UK school system for the past 15 years, I have seen first-hand the impact of increasing pressures on schools to push children through an unending series of exams and assessments. The combination of exacting curriculum requirements and real term reductions in funding have left many children, young people, teaching staff and families struggling to keep up with the demands of an unsympathetic system. 

As an independent Educational Psychologist, my aim is to ensure that young people are set up to succeed in school from the start, by ensuring that they receive the right level and type of support. My view is that working closely with school staff, parents and other LA services is completely essential in order to achieve this. I believe very strongly that good psychology should move people forwards in their lives, with planning and intervention developed alongside the people who know the child best. 

When I make recommendations, I always seek feedback about their appropriateness and impact. Where needed, I will offer to continue working with clients in order to ensure that support is properly embedded and evaluated.

Being passionate about psychology, my work is always evidence based and/or theory led. I have an extremely strong academic background beginning with the completion of a first degree at the University of Durham, Masters in Psychology (MPhil) at Cambridge University, followed by two doctorates; one research (Ph.D). and one applied  (DEdPsy). I have also previously presented at national conferences and currently work as a guest lecturer at a number of top UK universities.

I have also published work in peer reviewed journals during my time in academia and regularly contribute to training of educational psychologists at doctoral level.

I pride myself on providing 100% independent and unbiased in my advice at all times.
BE IN TOUCH
Experience
 With nearly 15 years in the field within both private and public sector organisations, I will ensure that you and/or your child receives the support needed.
Professional
I am HCPC certified and a Chartered Member and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society.
I have earned the title 'Dr' on two seperate occasions, upon the completion of  my Ph.D. and then my DEdPsy (my professional doctorate).
Approachable 
I have excellent working relationships with school staff, external professionals, families and, most importantly, the young people concerned.
I try to be honest and 'down to earth' at all times.
Highly Skilled
I have a multi-disciplinary background and have both studied and taught at some of the top universities in the country including the Univserity of Durham, Cambridge, Lancaster and Exeter. I also conrtibute to the training of new educational psychologists via fieldwork supervison and university lecturing.
I go to great lengths to ensure that I am at the cutting edge of my profession.
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