About Ruth
- BPS (British Psychological Society) Chartered Psychologist
- HCPC Registered
- PGCE in Primary Education
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Hons.) University of Aberdeen
- Master of Science in Educational Psychology University of Newcastle
- BPS Associate Fellow
I am an experienced Educational Psychologist and was a primary school class teacher before
this. I worked as an educational psychologist in two local authorities for 32 years. Within my work
I had a specialism in Hearing Impairment, an interest in supporting young people on the autism
spectrum and their families and in working in the Early Years age range. I work with young
people from birth to 25 years.
I am used to carrying out cognitive assessments but prefer to use a consultation and evidence
based assessments approach. I will spend time carrying out observations in the classroom, playground and at home where appropriate.
I like to liaise and work with any other involved professionals.
I am also deeply interested in practical art and may use a creative approach in my work.
What I can provide
- Initial consultation with parents to discuss concerns and agree type of involvement
needed. - Home/school consultation with parents and relevant staff.
- Gaining of the young person’s views using person centred approaches.
- Carrying out observations.
- Individual work with the young person as appropriate.
- (This may include use of art and craft / creative approaches).
- Following written consultation report;
- Home/school meeting to agree and discuss actions and ways forward.
- Review after 6-8 weeks.
Areas covered:
I have experience in working with children and young people aged 0 to 25 with a range
of needs including (but not limited to) the following:
- Communication and Interaction including:
- Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
- Selective mutism (SM)
- Cognition and Learning – including cognitive assessment
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health including:
- Anxiety – including emotionally-based school non-attendance
- Attachment and trauma
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Friendship issues
- Sensory and/or Physical Needs including:
- Physical disabilities (hearing and visual impairment)
- Sensory sensitivities arising from other needs (such as ASC)
I prefer to refer to a young person having specific learning difficulties rather than ‘dyslexia’
following detailed cognitive and literacy assessments.
I do not formally diagnose autism spectrum conditions, attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder or dyspraxia. These need to be diagnosed by a medical/ health care professional.
I do not wish to be involved in work leading to SEN Tribunals.
I can also provide:
- Training to staff and parents which are individualised to requirements.
- Interventions for groups/ classes.
- Support for staff
- Support for parents.
“I believe from my experience over many years as a class teacher, educational psychologist and
as a parent that every child can achieve and succeed at their own level especially if they are
motivated and have the right holistic support”.
An Essential Information form and a Parental Consent form must be completed before EP
involvement.
The cost will be agreed before and ranges from:
- Half a day £300 (3 hours).
- Full day £600 (6 hours).
- One off assessments for individual pupils range from £500-750 (depending on the complexity of the case).
Professional Registration and Membership:
- Chartered Psychologist British Psychological Society (BPS) (Ref: 023155)
- Associate Fellow the BPS (CPsychol AFBPsS) since June 2015.
- The Association of Educational Psychologists ( AEP) (Ref: LOGR2194)
- Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) (Ref: PYL00942).
Education and Qualifications:
- University of Newcastle- MSc. Educational Psychology 1991-1992
- Jordanhill College of Education- PGCE in Primary Education 1987-1988
- University of Aberdeen- BSc Psychology (Hons.) 1983-1987
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