Dr Kelly Ward,
Educational and child psychologist
I am passionate about keeping children and young people at the centre of all I do.
Having spent time working as an educational and child psychologist in Scotland, I have embraced the therapeutic and consultancy side of an educational psychologist’s role and I hope to bring this through my work with HSR Psychology.
Working closely with parents, carers and education staff supports the positive work I do through my work with children and young people, bringing positive impact.
My education
2009
Doctorate educational and child psychology (DEdChPsy) University of Manchester2001
Psychology - B.Sc. University of Portsmouth
My work history
2017
Educational and child psychologist HSR Psychology2017
Educational and child psychologist Local authority (England)2011
Educational and child psychologist Local authority (Scotland)2007
Educational and child psychologist Local authority (England)
My experience
Working as an educational and child psychologist for over ten years has led to me developing the following specialisms through my experience:
- Psychological assessments
- Problem analysis
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Consultation
- Visible learning
- Nurture
- Neglect
- Looked after status
- Dynamic assessments
- Video interactive guidance (VIG)
- Person-centred planning
- Resilience
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
- Emotional coaching
- Narrative therapy
- Peer mediation
- Circle of friends
I take a dynamic approach through my role as an educational and child psychologist which promotes learning through the assessment process.
My professional memberships
Health and care professions council (HCPC) - PY25109
Association of educational psychologists (AEP)
Needs identification
As an experienced and qualified educational and child psychologist I am trained to assess needs for the following conditions:
I can provide a broad range of post-diagnostic services, including therapeutic interventions and parent / carer support.
Q
&
A
with Kelly
What do you enjoy most about working with students?
I enjoy being the person that listens to them and finding ways to make their lives the best they can be.
What will you provide that other SEND professionals won’t?
A holistic view of the whole child from a psychological perspective.
Why is wellbeing important?
Wellbeing is at the centre of my work as a psychologist, feeling happy, safe and cared for is essential for children and young people.
