HOW DO YOU CHOOSE AN EP FOR YOUR CHILD

Choosing an EP is a personal and important decision. You want someone who will not only understand the complexities of special educational needs, but who will take the time to understand your child—their story, their strengths, their challenges and the world they move through each day.

 

Many parents come to me because they are worried about something specific: their child’s learning, their play and early development, their friendships, their behaviour, or simply a sense that things aren’t unfolding as expected. These concerns can feel overwhelming, and it can be hard to know where to turn. My role is to help you make sense of what you’re seeing, to understand why it may be happening, and to support you in finding a way forward that feels right for your child.

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While all EPs meet professional standards and are HCPC-registered, our approaches can differ. My practice is rooted in my values: taking time, listening deeply, and building a full picture of your child’s experiences and learning skills so that any recommendations truly fit who they are. I believe that meaningful change begins with understanding, and that families deserve support that feels thoughtful, personal and grounded in real insight.

 

I take a psychological, whole-child approach that brings together standardised assessment, careful observation and deep professional insight. My work is shaped by decades of understanding how children develop, how they learn and how their experiences at home and in school interact. This allows me to consider a wide range of needs — from learning and cognition to communication, emotional wellbeing and the impact of a child’s environment. By looking closely at the patterns in their story—what has helped, what hasn’t and why—and by spending extended time with them, I can offer guidance that is both compassionate and grounded in strong psychological expertise.

 

After the assessment, I provide a detailed report with clear, practical recommendations and offer a follow-up meeting so we can discuss next steps together. 

 

I work with children and young people aged 2–18 across mainstream and specialist settings. If you are older and seeking an assessment, please get in touch. I am based in North London and can visit homes and settings within a reasonable distance of N10.

 

My FAQ section gives more information about my services.