I am an independent educational psychologist, experienced in working with children from preschool to adolescence in a variety of educational settings, including mainstream, independent, specialist and additionally resourced provisions.

I qualified as an educational psychologist at the Institute of Education in 2006. Previously, I worked with a Corporate Parenting Team, with the remit of raising the educational achievement of children in care. I have also co-ordinated a Local Authority Anti-Bullying Strategy.

Prior to training as an educational psychologist, I was an Early Years teacher. On a voluntary basis I was previously a youth leader, Childline telephone counsellor, trustee for the NSPCC and an online advisor for the charity Scope. I am currently a governor for a primary school and leader of a parent and toddler playgroup.

I have extensive experience in assessing children’s strengths and difficulties, providing written recommendations for promoting learning and development. I work with families and schools, supporting them to better understand children (4-16 years) in relation to their development, behaviour and the psychology of teaching and learning.