I have over 20 years’ experience working with children and families in various educational and childcare settings including in mainstream schools, special schools, and specialist units. Prior to my role as an Educational Psychologist (EP) I worked as a Speech and Language Therapist for a range of NHS Trusts/Local Authorities in community clinics, mainstream schools and speech and language units, and currently work independently.
This combination of specialist knowledge and experience enables me to assess and deliver intervention for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia, Stammering, and Speech and Language Disorders/Delays.
Passionate about early intervention
My wide-ranging experience of assessing children across many settings has made me all too aware of the importance of early intervention and support. My combined specialist knowledge of Educational Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy enables me to do just that. I have provided much needed assessment and reassurance to many hundreds of parents and brought support and improved understanding of Autism into schools.
Experience
Independent Educational Psychologist, Independent Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Independent Dyslexia Teacher for my own practice, and consultant for Whole Child Therapy, OWL Therapy Centre and Autism Doctor.
Educational Psychology in Hertfordshire County Council
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Oxfordshire NHS
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Buckinghamshire County Council
Chair of Surrey Specific Language Impairment Special Interest Group (SIG), Moor House School (2008-2011).
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Hertfordshire NHS
Speech and Language Therapy Trainee Adult Placement, Broadmoor. Forensic Mental Health Hospital, Berkshire, UK (2000-2001).
Qualifications & memberships
MSc - Psychology
BSc (Hons) – Speech Sciences
Dip. Dyslexia and Literacy
Dip. Psychology
Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
Member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Member of The Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP)
Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA)
Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
