Behind Envelop

My entire professional life has been dedicated to the growth and development of children and young people. With over 20 years experience as an Educational Psychologist within Derbyshire’s Educational Psychology Service — and a broader career in education spanning different parts of the UK — I bring both depth and breadth to my work.

But I also know what it feels like to be on the other side of the table when professionals enter into your role as a parent. This experience opened my eyes to a gap in the system for parents and carers to have the space to grapple with the challenges their children are facing. Parents are often expected to hold it all together, without being offered meaningful support themselves. It’s no wonder so many are feeling burnt out and completely overwhelmed. 

This is where the idea for Envelop was born.

Envelop is a space for parents, carers and anyone who holds responsibility for a child or young person. With me, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss anything you wish, to find insight, understanding and ultimately a way forward for you and your loved ones.

About me

I am someone who has always had an intrinsic ability to feel deep compassion and a profound emotional connection to the needs of others. I am passionate, creative and authentic with a fire in my belly for equity and social justice. 

Throughout my career, I’ve worked closely with educators and families to help children overcome a wide range of barriers to learning and wellbeing — whether social, emotional, behavioural, cognitive, or environmental. My approach is rooted in psychology, informed by evidence, and shaped by a deep belief in inclusion, compassion, and the potential of every child.

I have supported schools and families with children and young people from birth to 24 years across a myriad of needs and presentations. I have also developed training in specialist areas of trauma, bereavement, and race awareness, to name a few.

At Envelop I offer support, guidance, and space to explore areas such as, but not restricted to, the following:

  • Mental health and wellbeing

  • Developmental trauma

  • Loss, change and bereavement

  • Neurodiversity

  • Emotionally Based School Avoidance

  • Situational mutism

  • The impact of social injustice due to e.g. gender, race, religion, ability, appearance, class, culture, ethnicity and sexuality

  • Identity and belonging in the digital age

  • Social, familial, peer and working relationships

  • Understanding behaviour as communication

  • Baby brain development

  • Teenage brain and development

  • Post-adoption

My credentials

  • BA(Hons) Physical Education & Applied Social Science from the University College of Ripon & York St John

  • PGCE (Secondary Education) Physical Education from the University College of Ripon & York St John

  • Post Graduate Conversion Diploma in Psychology from the University of Nottingham

  • MSc Educational Psychology from the University of Sheffield

  • Post Graduate Certificate in Systemic Thinking and Practice 

  • Advanced Diploma in Systemic Practice and Family Therapy

  • Registered to practice as an Educational Psychologist with the Health Care Professionals Council

  • Chartered member of the British Psychological Society

  • A member of the Association of Family Therapy

  • A member of the Association of Educational Psychologists

Book a free consultation

Reaching out for time and space for yourself from a professional can give way to a whole host of emotions. The relationship between us is central to success and so it is important to make sure it feels right.

I offer a free (no obligation) 15 minute chat to talk through the main issues you may want to work discuss and see if we make a good fit.