Patricia began her career as a teacher before studying in her chosen field of Psychology and Educational Psychology. She then worked for fifteen years as an Educational Psychologist in a large inner-city Psychological Service, providing support for families through assessment, training and therapeutic interventions before moving into the independent sector. Working within Psychological Services, Patricia specialised in the field of autism, supporting schools and families to achieve the best outcomes for children with ASD before going on to support children suffering from the effects of trauma and attachment issues.
As an Educational Psychologist, Patricia contributed to dyslexia policies, researched well-being interventions in schools and provided the lead for an inner-city therapeutic service. She also worked as part of a multi-national, multi-disciplinary group supporting psychologists working with complex trauma resulting from conflict and displacement.
While working as an Educational Psychologist, Patricia continued studying to develop her therapeutic approaches skills. She completed qualifications and training in several evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR Trauma Therapy and Schema Therapy; this knowledge and experience equip her to work competently with children, adolescents and adults.
After a fulfilling career with a Local Authority Psychological Service, Patricia moved into the private sector to focus on those aspects of the job she finds most gratifying- providing therapy and promoting health and well-being in the workplace.