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How I work

How Educational Psychologists Work

Understanding the Whole Child
I look beyond the surface to explore each child’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioural profile, considering their environment and lived experiences.

Collaborative Approach
I work alongside parents, teachers, and other professionals to ensure recommendations are practical, agreed upon, and sustainable.

Targeted Intervention
Every action plan is rooted in evidence and tailored to the child’s unique needs — from classroom strategies to home-based support.

Building Capacity in Schools
Training and systemic work strengthen staff skills, inclusive practices, and policy development.

Long-term Impact
My aim is to equip families and schools with strategies that foster resilience, confidence, and lifelong learning.

Elizabeth Fairhust: Background and areas of expertise

I am a Chartered Educational Psychologist with nearly three decades of experience, working both privately and within Local Education Authorities. Registered with the British Psychological Society, I offer assessments, consultations, and intervention planning rooted in evidence-based practice. My work spans a wide range of needs affecting children and young people’s learning, development, and emotional wellbeing.

Areas of Specialism

  • Cognitive & Learning Needs: From general learning difficulties to dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia (DCD), and support for gifted learners

  • Neurodevelopmental & Neurodiverse Profiles: Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD/ADD, Tourette Syndrome, tic disorders

  • Speech, Language & Communication Needs: Expressive/receptive language delays, pragmatic language difficulties

  • Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH): Anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment, behavioural challenges, and emotional regulation

  • Sensory & Physical Needs: Sensory processing differences, physical disabilities impacting access to learning

  • Environmental & Contextual Factors: Transitions, exclusions, bullying, family changes, socio-economic factors

Qualifications & Protections

  • Member of the British Psychological Society with Chartered Status

  • Registered with the Health and Care

  • Professions Council as a Practitioner

  • Psychologist (PYL26596)

  • Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate

  • Insured for professional indemnity

  • Compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) -EU 2016 regulation.

What to Expect

Consultations for parents navigating complexity, seeking clarity, and longing for a shift that feels sustainable

I offer confidential consultations for parents who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or simply want to better understand and support their child.

Each consultation is a reflective, structured space where we explore what’s happening and what could help. You’ll receive:

  • A pre-session prompt to guide your focus and identify priority concerns

  • A one-hour video or phone session

  • Summary notes with insights, strategies, and signposts

  • Optional follow-up check-ins or written reflections

My work is rooted in authenticity, emotional integration, and cultural insight.

Common Topics :

  • Help with child or young person’s behaviour at home

  • Support for anxiety in children

  • Struggling with routines and sleep

  • Parenting support for neurodivergent children

  • Managing sibling conflict

  • School refusal and emotional distress

  • Understanding my child or young person’s learning needs

  • Support for family transitions (e.g. divorce, bereavement, moving schools)

What Parents Can Expect

  • Before the session: Parents choose 1–2 goals or concerns to focus on.

  • During the session: A structured, solution-focused conversation using psychological frameworks.

  • After the session: A summary of insights and agreed next steps, plus signposting if needed.

A confidential, one-hour consultation with an experienced Educational Psychologist to explore your child or young person’s emotional, behavioural, communication, sensory and  learning needs. Together, we’ll identify practical strategies tailored to your family’s unique circumstances.

Whether you're navigating emotional outbursts, school transitions, sibling tensions, or simply feeling stuck, our consultations offer a space to pause, reflect, and move forward with confidence.

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Services

  • In-depth evaluations of cognitive, emotional, and behavioural functioning to identify learning needs, strengths, and barriers. Often used for EHCPs or diagnostic clarity.

  • I work in collaborative sessions with parents, teachers, or SENCOs to explore concerns, co-create strategies, and build capacity around a child or young person’s needs.

  • Guidance and assessments tailored to Education, Health and Care Plans, including statutory reports and recommendations.

  • One-on-one sessions to help parents understand their child or young person’s profile, manage behaviours, and navigate educational systems.

  • Workshops on topics like emotional regulation, trauma-informed practice, autism, ADHD, growth mindset, and inclusive teaching.

  • Whole-school interventions, policy development, and strategic planning to foster inclusive environments and wellbeing.

  • Facilitated sessions for pupils focusing on social skills, emotional literacy, anxiety reduction, or transition support.

  • Reflective practice support for educators, SENCOs, or other professionals working with vulnerable children.

  • Direct work with children using CBT, play-based approaches, or narrative therapy to support emotional wellbeing.

  • Designing and conducting studies to inform practice, measure impact, and contribute to evidence-based approaches.

  • Support for children moving between key stages or settings, including bespoke strategies and person-centred planning.

  • Guidance on adapting teaching materials and methods to meet diverse learning profiles.

  • Psychological input following critical incidents, bereavement, or school-wide trauma.

  • Virtual assessments, consultations, and training to increase accessibility and flexibility.

Fee Guide

Fees for a one-hour parent or teacher consultation is between £90 and £130, depending on location, and whether the service is delivered privately or through a school contract.

“Working with Liz has changed how I approach my students—not just the ones who struggle, but all of them. She brings a kind of clarity helped me make sense of things and feel more confident. Her feedback is thoughtful and we worked on using her understanding with my skills and resources to explore ways forward.”
— SENCO, Primary School

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Small steps can make a big difference by next term

Take the first step toward change. Whether you’re navigating something complex or want a sense‑check on next steps, I’m here to help you find clarity and confidence.

  • How to contact: Use the form or email to request a consultation or ask a question

  • What happens next: I’ll respond with available times and a brief prompt to focus the session

  • Reassurance: Your information is handled with care and kept confidential

  • Ready to start? I look forward to speaking with you!