Emma uses a range of psychological theories and research to inform her practice. She develops her knowledge and skills through professional development, reflective practice and engagement with research.

Emma has been working in the field of educational psychology for four years and she has also previously worked in a range of social care, school and pupil referral unit settings. Emma has a doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology and she is additionally a qualified teacher having worked at both primary and secondary level.

Emma's areas of special interest include:

•              Educational exclusion, identity development and social inclusion.

•              Psychology of speech, language and communication needs.

•              The development of positive mental health and emotional well being amongst school age pupils.

•              Social, emotional and behavioural development of children from preschool age through to secondary age

•              Attachment theory and early nurture.

Through consultation with parents, teachers and other professionals and drawing on solution focused practice, Emma, as a member of Partners in Psychology, identifies the best hopes and goals for work together with her clients and their families.

Our partners in psychology are able to complete a wide range of work including:

•              Individual child assessments, e.g. cognitive and psychometric assessments, literacy assessments

•              Consultation about a range of educational difficulties at the individual, group or systemic level

•              Bespoke training

•              Supervision of a range of professionals

•              Group work with children and young people

•              Information and advice about how to support children with special educational needs

•              Intervention work including the application of cognitive behaviour therapy principles

•              Multi-agency working