FAQ

What is an Educational Psychologist?

Educational psychologists (also known as EPs or Ed Psychs) are professionals with specialist knowledge in how children and young people develop, learn and behave. They hold a masters or doctorate qualification in Educational Psychology, alongside prior experience working with children and young people.

What qualifications do you hold? / What experience do you have?

I am an experienced educational psychologist with over 13 years practice working for the Local Authority and privately. Prior to this I taught in both a mainstream primary school and a special education provision for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). During my teaching I held the position of Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) and supported two schools through their Ofsted inspections.

My qualifications are as follows:

BSc Psychology with Education Studies (University of Winchester)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (University of Chichester)
Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Education Studies -SENCo qualification (PGCAE) (University of Winchester)
Doctorate in Educational Psychology (D.EdPsych) (University of Southampton)

I currently work part time as an Independent Educational Psychologist and Holistic Energy Practitioner (Reiki Master). I have two young children.

Who do you work with?

I primarily work with families who have children/young people aged up to 25 years. I also work with schools, colleges and preschool settings.

How are your fees calculated?

Most of the services I offer are charged at a fixed rate, which equates roughly to:

£90 per hour for direct work (i.e. consultation with adults; assessment with the child/young person)

£45 per hour for report writing and preparation and analysis

Bespoke packages are designed on the above rate, and chargeable in 30 minute increments

Do I get a written report? When can I expect to receive it?

Yes.

Following consultation or review meetings, you will receive a brief report (typically 1-2 pages) and/or action plan, which summarises the key points of our discussion; highlights the child/young person’s strengths and difficulties; details the educational psychologist’s hypotheses/formulation; and provides recommendations and strategies for home and school. The intended distribution of brief reports is within 10 working days of our meeting.

Following direct work or assessment with the child/young person, you will receive more detailed professionals and/or child-centred reports. These will include the child’s views and any information gathered through the assessment and discussion. Child-centred reports are written in a way that is accessible to the child/young person and accompanied by a covering letter summarising key information and recommendations, written for the adults who support the child. Professional reports are written for parents and the professionals supporting the child. The intended distribution of child-centred and professionals reports is within 3 weeks of our meeting.

Any other questions?

Please do not hesitate to contact me via telephone or email and I will be happy to assist.