Helping children, young people, and the adults around them, to thrive.
Educational psychology rooted in evidence, delivered with warmth. Supporting families, schools and professionals across Amersham and Buckinghamshire.
Accreditations
Who I work with
Who I work with
Wherever you're coming from, I'd like to understand what's going on and how I can help.
Families
Compassionate, expert support for parents and carers navigating challenges with their child or young person, whatever stage you're at.
Schools
Educational psychology advice, staff training, reflective supervision and assessment work for school senior leaders, SENCos and ELSAs.
Professionals
Multi-agency consultation and reflective supervision for those working with children and young people across health and care.
About me
Hello, I'm Dr Jo
I'm an Educational Psychologist registered with the HCPC. I work with children and young people, their families, and their schools, across Amersham and South Buckinghamshire.
I came to educational psychology after a decade working directly with children, in mainstream schools and in alternative provision for those who weren't coping with mainstream. That grounded experience shapes how I work now: collaboratively, practically, and with deep respect for the adults trying to help.
What I work on
Specialist areas
Drawing on doctoral research, twelve years of practice across schools and alternative provision, and continued evidence-based training.
Emotionally Based School Avoidance
My doctoral specialism. Helping families and schools understand school refusal and what makes a meaningful return possible.
Doctoral specialism
Neurodivergence
Supporting children, young people and the adults around them to understand and respond well to neurodivergent ways of being.
Emotional regulation
Evidence-based approaches to building resilience and regulation skills, in the moment and over time.
Literacy difficulties
Assessment and recommendations for children experiencing specific literacy difficulties.
Resilience
Building the conditions, in families and schools, where children and young people can flourish.
How it works
What to expect
I know reaching out can feel like a big step. Here's how the work usually flows.
- 01
Get in touch
By form, email or phone. I'll come back to you as soon as I can.
- 02
A free initial conversation
So I can understand what's going on and you can decide whether I'm the right fit. No obligation.
- 03
Agreed plan and fee
A short written agreement setting out the scope of the work, the timeframe, and the fee. No surprises.
- 04
Work begins
Depending on what's needed: parent consultation, assessment, school observation, training, supervision, or ongoing support.
Common questions
Common questions
If your question isn't here, please get in touch and I'll come back to you. Get in touch.
If something here speaks to you, I'd love to hear from you.
A free initial conversation, no obligation, just a chance to talk through what's going on.
Get in touch