Educational & Developmental Psychology Registrar

MEd&DevPsych, BSci(Hon)(Psychology), BPSYSC, GradCertSecEd(Engl), BEd(EarlyChild&Prim)

Kirsty holds a Masters in Educational and Developmental Psychology. She has a strong background in education, having taught in early childhood, primary and secondary schools since 2011. She has worked with a diverse range of young people, including neurodivergence, learning difficulties and English additional language learners. Kirsty draws on her experience as a teacher and a psychologist to support young people and their families to develop strategies to support them to thrive emotionally, socially and academically.

Outside of work, Kirsty enjoys relaxing by the beach, spending quality time with family and friends, and finding her next great read.

Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices, creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to build resilience and achieve their goals.

Known for her warmth and approachability, Kirsty excels at fostering respectful, trusting relationships. Recognising that every journey is unique, she tailors strategies to meet each client’s needs and aspirations, ensuring they feel comfortable, heard, and valued.

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If you’re interested to know more about Kirsty, check out her blogs below:

• Supporting Your Child to Understand and Manage Emotions: An Emotion Coaching Approach