Seeing the Whole Child

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When parents come to see me, they’re often carrying more than paperwork.

They’re carrying worry.
Late-night Googling.
School emails that sit heavy in the stomach.

A quiet fear that their child is being misunderstood.

Above all, they’re carrying love—and a deep instinct that says,

“Something isn’t quite right, and my child needs more support.”

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My work begins there.

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As a psychologist and psychotherapist, my approach is grounded in understanding the whole child—their experiences, their environment, and their emotional world.

At its heart, this work is not about labels or judgement. It’s about asking:

What might this child be communicating through their struggles?

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Understanding, Not Blaming

Children don’t struggle on purpose.

When a child is overwhelmed, anxious, withdrawn, angry, or exhausted, there is always a reason.

Rather than asking “What’s wrong?”, we gently ask:
“What has happened—and what does this child need?”

This shift changes everything.

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Creating a Formulation: Making Sense of the Story

Rather than focusing only on diagnosis, I offer psychological formulation.

This is a thoughtful, compassionate process that brings together the different parts of your child’s experience to help us understand:

• Why certain situations feel overwhelming

• Why anxiety may show up as anger or avoidance

• Why school distress can look like defiance

• Why a bright, capable child may still be struggling

For many parents, this is the moment things begin to make sense.
The guilt softens.
The confusion eases.
The story becomes clearer.

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Turning Understanding into Advocacy

When families need to advocate for their child—particularly within school systems—I translate this understanding into clear, professional communication.

This may include letters or reports that:

• Explain your child’s needs and experiences

• Highlight the impact on learning and wellbeing

• Offer supportive, practical recommendations

• Help shift understanding from behaviour to need

These are not just documents—they are a way of helping your child’s voice be heard.

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Psychological Formulation & School Support Package

For families needing a more comprehensive level of support, I offer a structured formulation and advocacy package.

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This is particularly helpful where there are challenges around EBSA, anxiety, or school attendance, and where clear communication with schools or professionals is needed.

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This includes:

• A parent consultation to explore your child’s history and current needs

• A session with your child (online or in person), where appropriate

• A detailed psychological formulation

• A written report with clear recommendations

• Supporting letters for school, GP, or EHCP processes

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Investment

£355

This package is designed to provide clarity, reduce pressure on families, and support more informed, compassionate responses from professionals.

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Psychological Evaluations

I also offer gentle, personalised psychological evaluations for children and young people where there are emerging concerns or a need for greater understanding.

This may be helpful if your child is:

• Experiencing anxiety

• Finding school overwhelming

• Showing signs of sensory or developmental differences

• Struggling emotionally at home or in daily life

Sometimes parents have a clear concern.
Sometimes there is simply a feeling that something isn’t quite right.

This process creates space to explore that, gently.

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What an Evaluation Includes

• A 60-minute session with your child

• A follow-up parent consultation

• A written summary of observations and reflections

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Investment

£280

If further sessions are needed to build comfort and gain a fuller understanding, these can be arranged and discussed with you.

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Additional Letters of Support

Where helpful, I can also provide additional letters to support communication with professionals such as:

• Schools

• GPs

• Occupational therapists

• Other specialists involved in your child’s care

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These are written in clear, professional language to help others better understand your child’s needs.

 

A Gentle Clarification

Psychological evaluations and formulation reports are not diagnostic assessments.

They are professional, compassionate understandings designed to:

• Support clarity

• Guide next steps

• Strengthen communication with those supporting your child

 

Walking Alongside You

Advocating for your child can feel overwhelming.

You may have felt unheard.
You may be questioning yourself.
You may simply feel tired.

Part of my role is to hold the bigger picture steady—to ensure your child’s needs are understood, clearly and compassionately.

Because children thrive when they are understood.

And parents deserve support too.

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Get in Touch

If you’re wondering whether this might be helpful for your child, you’re very welcome to get in touch.

You don’t need to have everything figured out—sometimes the first step is simply a conversation.