Lorna has been working as an Educational Psychologist since she qualified in 2002. Prior to that she worked, for four years, as a Special Educational Needs teacher and Special Needs Co-ordinator in North London.

Lorna has subsequently worked with two education authorities. She has also taken her expertise as an EP back into school where she has worked for several years as an EP/Special Educational Needs Coordinator. In this role she has had extensive experience of working with parents, teachers and pupils. She has hands on experience of developing programmes for, and advising teachers of, pupils and young people experiencing Specific learning difficulties. Lorna has experience and expertise in supporting the needs of pupils with autistic difficulties.

Lorna has developed workshops for Key Stage 3 and 4 focusing on learning styles and preparation for examinations. She has developed materials for Emotional Literacy programmes and developing study skills.

Lorna has written two books which focus on developing young people’s Emotional Literacy and the third publication centres on developing study skills.

Lorna has Master’s degrees in Educational Psychology and the Psychology of Education both from the Institute of Education, University of London. She has a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with QTS and a Foundation Certificate in Psychotherapy and Counselling from the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling, at Regent’s College. Lorna is studying for a doctorate in Child and Educational Psychology. She is fully chartered and HPC Registered.

Kevin has 10 years experience working as an Educational Psychologist. Prior to starting work as an Educational Psychologist Kevin worked for a number of years as a teacher in primary schools. He has experience of working as both a Special Needs Co-ordinator and senior manager in schools. Kevin has also trained and worked as a specialist teacher with dyslexic students. He has experience of working with pupils in both the state and private sectors.

Kevin has a particular interest and expertise in the area of Specific Learning Difficulties and has extensive experience of providing training and guidance to teachers and parents as part of a specialist role within a large county Education Authourity. He currently works as a tutor on a training course for specialist teachers with Dyslexia Action, and is also involved in contributing to the writing of training materials and guidance for teachers that are being developed at a national level.

Kevin has contributed to training sessions for teachers, headteachers and teaching assistants on a wide variety of subjects including ADHD, managing behaviour and supporting the needs of autistic learners.

Kevin has two young children who are both of primary school age and therefore is well aware of the pressures and enjoyment that go hand in hand with being a parent.

Kevin has a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from University College London, a Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) from the University of Hull and a specialist qualification in teaching pupils with dyslexia from the University of York. He is fully chartered and registered with the HPC.

Julia has been working as an Educational Psychologist for over ten years. During this time she has gained extensive experience in both the state and private sectors. She has worked with a large county Education Authority and also as a Consultant Educational Psychologist with Dyslexia Action (formerly the Dyslexia Institute)

Julia has provided support and advice to parents and families on a variety of issues including behaviour, emotional intelligence and general learning strategies. Julia has a particular interest and expertise in the area of Specific Learning Difficulties as well as speech and language development; while Julie was in her role as a county LEA psychologist she had special responsibility for the Authority’s speech and language units as well as their Specific Learning Difficulty bases.

Andrea has been working as an Educational Psychologist for the past eight years. Prior to this, she worked for seven years within education as a teacher and private tutor. Andrea has experience of working in both the state and private sectors. She has worked extensively with children and young people from 2½ -19 years old. Her experience includes work with pre-school children, primary and secondary pupils in mainstream schools, as well as within specialist units providing for children with a wide range of special needs.

Veronica has been working in private practice since 1996 and during this time has advised around 2,000 families. From 1998-2001 she was the Consultant Psychologist at Fairley House School (catering for pupils with Specific Learning Difficulties).

Between 1988 and 1996 Veronica worked as an Educational Psychologist for two of London's Local Education Authorities.

Before becoming an Educational Psychologist, Veronica taught in both mainstream and special schools. The latter catered for pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties and pupils with serious physical disabilities.

Lisa has over 10 years' experience of working as an Educational Psychologist with pupils, students, their families and their schools. She previously spent several years working as a class teacher. She has worked widely in both the private and state sectors and has a clear idea of what is expected of pupils at each stage of education.