Meet Dr Helen Jones
BSc (Hons), DEdPsych, CPsychol, MISCP
Dr Helen Jones is an experienced Child and Educational Psychologist and the director of Helen Jones Psychology. Helen is passionate about helping children and young people to live a good life, with the right skills and an environment that sets them up for success.
Helen works closely with young people and the adults around them, bringing people together to come up with practical, creative ideas that fit each child's needs and situation.
Training and qualifications
Dr Helen Jones has a degree in Psychology (2012, Surrey University) and a Doctorate in Educational Psychology (2018, Southampton University).
Helen is qualified as an Advanced Paediatric Sleep Practitioner (OCN Level 6), trained in CBT and ACT for insomnia and trained in the Neuroprotective Developmental Care approach to supporting baby and toddler sleep, feeding, cry-fuss problems and parental mental health.
Dr Helen Jones has completed a Diploma in Integrative Constructivist Coaching and is working towards accreditation with the International Society of Coaching Psychology (ISCP) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Helen is trained in therapeutic approaches including Personal Construct Psychology and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Dr Helen Jones obtains regular supervision in line with professional requirements, and additional specialist supervision for sleep, coaching, and therapeutic work.
Helen undertakes regular training as part of her continuing professional development. You are welcome to ask for more information about any of Helen’s qualifications.
Professional memberships
Dr Helen Jones is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and subscribes to the DBS update service.
Chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Member of the Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP)
Member of the International Society of Coaching Psychology (ISCP)
Experience
Dr Helen Jones has been working with children and young people for 20 years and completed her doctoral training in 2018. Her thesis investigated small movements/fidgeting and attention.
Helen has worked in a Local Authority setting for 10 years during and after training. She is experienced in providing the full range of Educational Psychology services including consultation, assessment, training, whole-school projects, individual and group interventions, and bespoke projects.
Prior to training as an Educational Psychologist, Helen worked in a number of school-based roles in mainstream and specialist settings. Helen ran her own business providing Psychology tuition for A level, degree and Masters conversion course students.