Be Your Best
Educational & Child Psychology Services
NICOLA ATKINSON
Educational & Child Psychologist
in Buckinghamshire
in Buckinghamshire
Enabling children and young people, with a wide spectrum of special educational needs,
to be their best and realise their maximum potential.
to be their best and realise their maximum potential.
My Qualifications
MSc Educational Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology (1st)
BA (Hons), PGCE
The Health and Care Professions Council Registered (PYL042333)
My Background
My Professional Experience:
I have worked in education for the last 30 years, gathering a wealth of valuable experience as an Educational and Child Psychologist for Bucks, as a Head of Department in a state secondary school, and as a Senior Manager in a top independent prep school where I specialised in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). I am also currently an Associate Educational Psychologist for Bucks.
My passion has always been to ensure that the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability are identified early and effectively supported. Early identification and effective support are vital for enabling the progress of learning potential, as well as personal, social and emotional development too.
My Personal Testimony:
I have first-hand experience of the rollercoaster ride of being a parent of children with SEND.
From supporting my able yet dyslexic and dyspraxic son - who excelled at school, achieved top grades academically, won awards for his kindness and empathy, and now thrives in his career - I am certain that no limits should be placed on any child’s potential.
From caring for my severely disabled daughter – who has Tuberous Sclerosis, complex medical needs, epilepsy, severe learning difficulties, severe language and communication needs, autism, and ADHD - I have learned to be her voice and advocate at every stage of her life and to embrace a journey of challenge and adventure!
I have worked in education for the last 30 years, gathering a wealth of valuable experience as an Educational and Child Psychologist for Bucks, as a Head of Department in a state secondary school, and as a Senior Manager in a top independent prep school where I specialised in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). I am also currently an Associate Educational Psychologist for Bucks.
My passion has always been to ensure that the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability are identified early and effectively supported. Early identification and effective support are vital for enabling the progress of learning potential, as well as personal, social and emotional development too.
My Personal Testimony:
I have first-hand experience of the rollercoaster ride of being a parent of children with SEND.
From supporting my able yet dyslexic and dyspraxic son - who excelled at school, achieved top grades academically, won awards for his kindness and empathy, and now thrives in his career - I am certain that no limits should be placed on any child’s potential.
From caring for my severely disabled daughter – who has Tuberous Sclerosis, complex medical needs, epilepsy, severe learning difficulties, severe language and communication needs, autism, and ADHD - I have learned to be her voice and advocate at every stage of her life and to embrace a journey of challenge and adventure!
My Services
Full Cognitive Assessments
Are you looking for insight into your child’s educational needs and capabilities?
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Short and Bespoke Life-Purposing Consultations
Has your child recently been diagnosed with a special educational need, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, or ADHD? Do you have a whirlwind of questions about your child’s additional needs, and are you trying to find the best next steps for them to ensure they can realise their full potential?
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Parental Counsel and Support
Are you navigating the rollercoaster ride of life with a disabled child?
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Sibling Counsel and Support
Are you concerned about the impact of your disabled child on your other children?
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Contact Me
To find out more about my services, including my availability and prices, please do contact me. If you feel that I can be of help in any other way, please don’t hesitate to give me a call or send me an email, and I will arrange a time for us to talk further.
- Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom