Private Educational Psychologist in Dumfries and Across the UK
Making sense of what children’s behaviour is really communicating.
Assessment, formulation-led therapy, and consultation for children aged 0-25.
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Specialist support for children and young people
Perceptive Educational Psychology Service supports children and young people who may be experiencing:
emotional dysregulation and behavioural distress
the impact of developmental trauma, adversity, and significant life changes
difficulties with learning, attention or engagement
neurodevelopmental differences like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia
barriers to school attendance
We work collaboratively with the adults around the child so that understanding leads to practical, compassionate support in everyday environments.
We offer EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) for children who have experienced trauma or distressing emotional experiences.
Looking to understand a child’s difficulties - and how best to respond?
We aim to develop a shared psychological understanding of a child’s experiences and behaviour.
This helps the adults around the child to respond in ways that support development, learning, and emotional wellbeing.
Support for families
We work with families across Dumfries, Scotland, and the wider UK.
Support begins with a 20-minute online initial consultation (£40, credited towards further services). This provides a focused space to share your concerns and think together about the most appropriate next steps.
From there, we tailor support to your child’s needs - this may include further consultation, working with your child’s school, assessment, and therapeutic intervention where appropriate.
Support for professionals
We work with professionals across Dumfries, Scotland, and the wider UK.
Support begins with a 20-minute online initial consultation (£40, credited towards further services). This provides a focused space to understand your priorities and consider how best we can support you.
From there, we agree a clear plan - this may include further consultation, service-level agreements, training, supervision, developing and reviewing support plans, and direct work with children and young people.
When things feel overwhelming, you don’t have to figure it out alone
Led by Dr Jemma Anderson, Chartered Educational Psychologist and EMDR Therapist, we work with children, families, and professionals across Dumfries and the UK.
We bring specialist expertise in neurodevelopmental differences, developmental trauma, and emotional dysregulation, informed by a psychologically integrative approach.
Our work is grounded in relationships and emotional safety, combining psychological understanding with practical, tailored guidance that fits your context.
If you’re looking for clarity, understanding, and a plan to move forward, an online initial consultation is the best place to start.
Understanding what children’s behaviour is communicating
Children thrive when the adults around them feel regulated, supported, and informed.
Our work is collaborative, supporting parents and professionals to understand children’s needs and identify effective ways forward.
We believe that behaviour is meaningful communication, shaped by relationships, experiences, and developmental history.
Making sense of children’s behaviour together
We combine your knowledge of the child with our psychological expertise to develop practical strategies that make a meaningful difference.
