DR JOANNE RIORDAN
BSc(Hons), PGCE, DECPsy, CPschol, AFBPsS
Chartered Independent Educational Psychologist
Joanne helped me when I did all the different tasks with her.  And she was kind, caring, and generous.  I felt relaxed and calm all the time.
Isobel, aged 8
ABOUT DR JOANNE
I am Dr Joanne Riordan, an Independent Educational Psychologist based in the village of Hook Norton, Oxfordshire. I support the learning, emotional, social, and sensory development of young people up until the age of 18 years old. I typically work with individual families and schools. I offer both face to face and remote services. I was previously a teacher and I am also a mum in a neurodiverse family.
I believe that Education can change lives, and that Psychology is a powerful tool for change. Therefore, I am very proud of my role as an Educational Psychologist. I love my job, and it is a privilege to work with children, families, and education staff every day. I specialise in Neurodiversity, and focus on promoting enabling environments at school and home that cater to the young person's unique strengths and difficulties. I have specialist knowledge of Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia/DCD, dyslexia, sensory processing differences, and PDA.
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I am registered with the British Psychological Society, HCPC, and Association of Educational Psychologists, which only register those with accredited qualifications. I am an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, in recognition of my experience. I am fully insured for my work and hold a valid DBS (to show I am safe to work with young people).
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We have worked with Dr Joanne for almost a decade. Â We recognise the level of expertise that she is able to offer our pupils, families and staff and appreciate the sensitivity with which she is able to communicate. Â Dr Joanne has been a great support over the years and her advice, recommendations, and views are valued by both children and adults. Â I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services to anyone.