theresa bolton
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BSc Hons, PGCE MSc Educational Psychology, Dip Play Therapy
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I have 18 years experience working as an educational psychologist within local authorities and the independent sector and have been an associate in Ruth Birnbaum’s practice since 2015. I have substantial experience working with children and young people from pre-school to sixteen years old, carrying out assessments to explore learning, behaviour, language and communication, social and emotional needs and providing advice for families and schools. I also provide Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Prior to qualifying as an educational psychologist, I was a class teacher in a mainstream primary school and also a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENco). My particular areas of interest and expertise are working with children with Autism Spectrum Conditions and Social, Emotional and Behavioural difficulties.
Prior to qualifying as an educational psychologist, I was a class teacher in a mainstream primary school and also a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENco). My particular areas of interest and expertise are working with children with Autism Spectrum Conditions and Social, Emotional and Behavioural difficulties.
education
- BSc Hons Psychology, University of Reading
- PGCE, Southbank University, London
- MSc Educational Psychology, University of East London
- Diploma Play Therapy, University of Chichester
- Primary Certificate in CBT, Centre for Stress Management
work
- HCPC Registered Educational Psychologist in private practice.
- Educational Psychologist in two different Local Authorities.
- SENCo and class teacher in a mainstream primary school.
- Extensive experience of working with children and young people with special educational needs in mainstream and special education settings.
- Carry out psychological assessments of children and young people with a range of special educational needs including: Autism Spectrum Conditions, AD/HD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, language difficulties, learning difficulties, sensory and physical difficulties, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Provide detailed reports for Tribunal and act as Independent Expert Witness.
- Provide consultation, advice and deliver training to families and schools.
- Carry out statutory work, including writing detailed psychological reports as part of the statutory assessment process.
- Contribute to organisational and school initiatives and policy development.
- Extensive experience of working within multidisciplinary teams comprising speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, play therapists and social care workers. Also work closely with paediatricians, physiotherapists and child and adolescent psychiatrists.
- Trustee for Play Adventures and Community Enrichment (PACE) a grass-roots charity based in the London Borough of Camden.
- Continual professional development.
professional memberships and registrations
- Health and Care Professions Council
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Association of Child Psychologists in Private Practice
- Register of Qualifications in Test use, British Psychological Society
- Expert Witness: Law and Procedure - Bond Solon 2014
- Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Check