EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST IN FARNHAM
Dr Ali D'Amario is an experienced Educational Psychologist supporting children, young people, families, schools and multi-academy trusts (MATs) in Farnham, Surrey and the South East of England. Providing assessments, consultation, therapeutic interventions, whole-school mental health support and training.
How can an Educational Psychologist help?
Educational Psychologists use a variety of tools and techniques to identify a child or young person's strengths and needs, and have expertise in pin-pointing evidence-based interventions to help them to flourish. Educational Psychologists work with children and young people aged 0-25, and whilst all young people may benefit through working with a psychologist, we commonly support children with the following needs...
Specific learning needs (e.g. Dyslexia)
Demand-avoidance
Social communication needs (e.g. Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ASD)
Attention differences including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Low self-esteem
Children who have experienced trauma, bereavement or loss
Emotional regulation and distressed behaviours
Emotional and mental health needs including anxiety and Emotionally-Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
'Educational Psychologists are 'hope-catchers'; when everyone else is finding out what a child cannot do, EPs explore what they can do and what support they need to be the very best versions of themselves'
Educational Psychology Today (2017)
Why choose Ali D'Amario Psychology?
Fully qualified, experienced Educational Psychologist with 17 years working in the Education sector. Registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
High quality, accessible reports which can be used as evidence to apply for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) or to support discussions at Annual Reviews.
Specialist in emotional well-being and mental health of children and young people. Author and public speaker. Publications include 'The School Mental Health Response Handbook' (2025).
Offers a range of assessments to fully understand the strengths and areas of need of the child or young person, providing evidence-based strategies to help them to flourish.
Friendly, approachable, with good communication skills. Collaborative approach, working together with families, schools and other professionals.
SERVICES
ASSESSMENTS
I provide an in-depth understanding of the child's strengths and needs through a range of assessment tools including cognitive assessment and dynamic assessment. Assessments are chosen by the Educational Psychologist based on the child's presentation and a comprehensive report is written, detailing the support they will require. These reports can be used as evidence to support the application for an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
CONSULTATION
Consultations are offered to involve those who know the child best (usually parents/carers and a class teacher or SENCo) in a collaborative meeting to gain a shared understanding of the child's needs and agree the best way forward to ensure success. These meetings usually last around 1 hour and can be remote or in-person. This service includes a short summary report, and can provide a cost-effective and time-efficient alternative to an in-depth Educational Psychologist assessment.
TRAINING & INSET
I offer training to schools on a range of topics related to Educational Psychology and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), particularly in my specialist area of social, emotional and mental health needs. Training can be bespoke or on popular topics including Attachment, Nurture Groups, Emotion Coaching, Anxiety, Supporting Mental Health in Schools, Dyslexia, Autism (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Emotionally-based School Avoidance (EBSA).