ABOUT ME

Hello, I’m Dr Kirsty Newbury, a Child and Educational Psychologist and Systemic Practitioner working with children, young people, families and schools across South West London and surrounding areas. I also offer video-based consultations further afield.

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I’m passionate about helping children and young people feel understood, supported and able to thrive. When a child is struggling with their emotional wellbeing, learning, confidence, relationships or experience of school, I believe it is important to look beyond what we see on the surface and understand the story behind it.

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I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), work in accordance with the British Psychological Society's professional practice guidelines, hold an enhanced DBS certificate and undertake regular safeguarding training.

 

How I Work​

Building trusting relationships is at the heart of my practice. I take time to listen to children and young people, as well as the adults who know them best, to understand their strengths, experiences and needs. I take a whole-child, strengths-based and collaborative approach, considering children within the context of their relationships, family and school environment. Together, we develop a shared understanding and identify practical, meaningful ways forward.​

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My training as a Family Systemic Practitioner informs the way I think about children within their wider relationships and systems. This enables me to consider not only the child’s individual needs, but also the relationships, family dynamics and wider contexts that may be influencing their experiences. This systemic perspective can support meaningful and sustainable change by helping children feel better understood, strengthening relationships around them, and enabling families and schools to respond in ways that promote the child’s wellbeing, development and engagement.

 

I am also trained in animal-assisted therapy, therapeutic play, children’s yoga and mindfulness, allowing me to draw on creative and flexible approaches where these may help a child feel more comfortable, connected and engaged.​

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​Areas Of Support

I have experience supporting children and young people with a wide range of needs, including:

• Emotional wellbeing, anxiety and emotional regulation

• Autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental differences

• Learning, cognition, speech, language and communication

• Friendship and relationship difficulties

• School attendance, engagement and belonging

• Behaviour that may be communicating an unmet need

• Helping parents, carers and professionals better understand and support a child

 

I also have extensive experience providing psychological advice as part of Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments, working collaboratively with children, families, schools and other professionals to identify strengths, special educational needs and the support that can help a child to achieve their potential.

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Working With Schools

I work collaboratively with schools to understand children and young people who may be struggling with learning, wellbeing, relationships or engagement. I offer accessible psychological insight and practical recommendations designed to make a meaningful difference in everyday school life. I can work with schools in person across South West London and surrounding areas, or remotely via video.

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A Little About Me

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner and our young children. I love being outdoors and keeping active, particularly walking the dog, yoga, Pilates and paddle boarding.​ Spending time in nature and around animals has always been an important part of my own wellbeing and has influenced my professional development and interest in animal-assisted therapy, children’s yoga and mindfulness.​​​

 

Thank you for taking the time to visit Psychology Space​

If you are wondering whether I may be able to support your child, family or educational setting, I would be happy to have an initial conversation to explore how I might help.