Educational & Child Psychologist in St Andrews, Fife
Every Child Has Their Own Story
Helping children and young people feel understood, supported and able to thrive.
Jenny Gray
HCPC Registered Educational & Child Psychologist | EMDR Therapist
I offer independent Educational Psychology assessments, consultation and therapeutic support, including EMDR therapy, for children, young people and their families.
Based near St Andrews, Fife, I offer in-person appointments in Cupar, St Andrews and Dundee, alongside online support across Scotland and the UK.
I'm Jenny, an HCPC Registered Educational and Child Psychologist based near St Andrews, Fife.
I recognise that every child experiences the world differently, and that finding the right support often begins with taking time to listen and understand.
My approach brings together psychological knowledge, collaborative working and a genuine commitment to recognising each child's individuality. I aim to create a supportive space where families feel listened to, their concerns are explored thoughtfully, and we can work together to identify meaningful ways forward.
Understanding Your Child, Finding a Way Forward
You may be concerned about your child's learning or development, wondering why school has become difficult, exploring possible learning differences, or looking for support with anxiety and emotional wellbeing.
Sometimes it can be difficult to know where to begin, particularly when concerns have developed over time or previous approaches haven't helped.
I believe that understanding a child involves looking beyond the difficulties they may be experiencing. By listening carefully and exploring their strengths, needs and experiences, we can develop a clearer picture of what may be happening and identify practical, compassionate ways forward.
How I Can Help
EMDR and Therapeutic Support for Children
Psychological, therapeutic and play-informed support for children and young people experiencing anxiety, emotional distress, reduced confidence, school-related difficulties and other challenges affecting their wellbeing.
I also offer play-informed Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an evidence-based psychological therapy that can help children and young people process difficult, distressing or traumatic experiences.
Therapeutic support is tailored to each young person's developmental stage, individual needs and circumstances.
Dyslexia and Learning Assessments
I offer dyslexia screening and full dyslexia assessments, including assessments for exam access arrangements, for children and young people in Cupar, St Andrews, Dundee and online.
Comprehensive assessments to explore a child’s learning, development and cognitive profile, including assessment for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia or exam access arrangements where appropriate.
Assessments aim to identify strengths, understand barriers to learning and inform practical recommendations.
Assessments for ASL (Scotland) and EHCPs (England)
Independent assessments to help families and professionals understand a child's additional support needs and inform educational planning, including Additional Support for Learning (ASL) in Scotland and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in England.
Parent Support and Consultations
Collaborative consultation with parents, schools and other professionals to explore concerns, develop a shared understanding and consider appropriate strategies and next steps.
A Collaborative and Neuroaffirming Approach
My work is child-centred, collaborative and neuroaffirming, recognising that every child has their own strengths, ways of thinking and experiences of the world.
I bring warmth, creativity and playfulness to my work, adapting how I engage with children and young people so they can feel comfortable, build trust and express themselves in ways that feel natural to them.
My approach is informed by the principles of PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy), developed by psychologist Dan Hughes. These principles reflect the importance I place on building trusting relationships, understanding children's experiences without judgement and responding with genuine curiosity and empathy.
I work collaboratively with families, schools and other professionals to develop a fuller understanding of each child's needs and the environments in which they learn and develop, helping to inform meaningful, practical recommendations.
Educational Psychology Services Across Fife, Scotland and the UK
Fawn Psychology is based near St Andrews, Fife, offering independent Educational Psychology services to children, young people, families, schools and professionals.
In-person appointments are available in Cupar, St Andrews and Dundee.
Online Educational Psychology support is available across Scotland and the wider UK, including Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
Appointments and Availability
Appointments are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings, in person in Cupar, St Andrews and Dundee, or online across Scotland and the UK.
I am currently building a waiting list, so please get in touch to discuss availability and arrange an initial conversation.
You can find details of my assessment and therapy fees on the Fees page.
Working Together
Choosing the right support for your child is an important decision, and it's natural to have questions about where to begin.
Before we start, I'll take time to understand your concerns, explain how I may be able to help and discuss whether my services are appropriate for your child's needs.
If another service or professional would be better placed to help, I'll be open about this and support you in considering the next steps.
If you'd like to explore how I could help, please get in touch.
