For families
Working with families
Most parents who get in touch are at a point where what they've already tried isn't shifting things, and the worry is starting to crowd out everything else. The first conversation is free, no commitment. From there, the shape of the work depends on what would actually help.
What parents and carers tend to bring
Every family is different, but some themes come up again and again:
- Difficult behaviour at home or at school, and how to make sense of it
- Social and emotional barriers to learning
- Whether or not to be worried about something you've noticed
- How to talk to a child or young person about big or complex feelings
- Supporting a child who is neurodivergent, or might be
- Parenting in the modern world: screens, social media, transitions
- Requests for psychological reports as part of an EHC needs assessment
If something you're facing isn't on this list, that doesn't mean it isn't the right place. The free initial chat is genuinely there for working out whether and how I can help.
How the work runs
Three common shapes a piece of work takes:
Parent consultation
A single conversation, or a short series, to think through what's happening. Often the right starting point, and sometimes all that's needed.
Educational psychology assessment
A fuller piece of work involving direct sessions with your child, conversations with you, observation where useful, and a written report with practical recommendations.
Coaching and ongoing support
Where it's helpful, continued time alongside you as you put recommendations into practice, including liaising with school.
Where we meet
Sessions can take place wherever works best for your child and family. That might be in your home, in their school, in a community venue, or online by video call. I'll suggest what tends to work well for the kind of work we're doing, and we'll agree it together.