Educational and Child Neuropsychology Services in Cambridge
Dr Kathryn Velat
Senior Educational & Child Psychologist
BSc (Hons), PgDip, DECPsy, CPsychol
Specialities
Child Neuropsychology
Educational Systems
Neurodevelopmental Needs
Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Positive Behaviour Support
Video Interactive Guidance
Locations
Cambridge - East of England and surrounding areas
Remote (on-line)
A Bit About Me
Dr Kathryn Velat is an experienced Educational Psychologist dedicated to supporting children and young people with complex neurodevelopmental needs. As an associate with NeuroKids, Dr Velat applies her expertise to foster inclusive practices and enhance understanding of neurodiversity across educational and therapeutic settings. Her work is deeply rooted in promoting the relationship between brain health and behaviour, enabling tailored approaches that support recovery, learning, and development.
With a specialism in autism and neurodiversity, Dr Velat has led teams of educational psychologists within Local Authorities and contributed to innovative programs such as the Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations (CUES) initiative and the Autism Enhanced Resources Base for primary schools. She plays a pivotal role in the national Partnership for the Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) project and collaborates with the Autism Education Trust (AET) to enhance awareness and support for neurodiverse learners at both local and national levels.
Dr Velat’s academic credentials include a Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Paediatric Neuropsychology from University College London (UCL). She also has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Video Interactive Guidance, broadening her repertoire of therapeutic and consultative approaches. Her additional training in clinical neuropsychology enriches her ability to assess and design targeted interventions for children with neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly those recovering from brain injury.
As a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Dr Velat’s practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches. Her passion for neurodiversity and neurorehabilitation drives her collaborative work with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams, creating supportive environments where every child can thrive.
Explore the Specialist Support We Offer
We support children’s mental health needs with evidence-based approaches like CBT, systemic therapy and trauma-focused interventions. Psychology therapy provision is goal focused to promote well-being and empower children and families to manage challenges effectively.
EDUCATIONAL
PSYCHOLOGY
Through assessments and tailored interventions, we support children and young people to manage educational challenges, develop skills and achieve their full potential. We work with families and educational professionals to foster positive relationships and promote inclusive practices.
We conduct assessments to identify cognitive strengths and challenges, providing information to inform interventions and rehabilitation. Our assessments address needs such as behaviour, learning, memory, attention, executive functioning, and social-emotional regulation.
We specialise in working in the medico-legal setting providing expert witness neuropsychology and educational psychology assessments. with comprehensive evaluations, impartial reports, and tailored recommendations and prognosis. We assist Claimants and Defendants, providing unbiased opinion to inform legal proceedings.
Our approach is assessment-led and formulation driven. Support is and evidence-based, grounded in neuropsychological formulation and developmental understanding. We provide clear, impartial opinion to inform clinical, educational, rehabilitation, and medico-legal decision-making, with intervention where clinically indicated.
We are registered practitioner psychologists (HCPC) who provide neuropsychological, psychological and educational services for children and young people with a range of complex needs. Including assessment, therapy, rehabilitation, MDT input, teaching/ training, and expert opinion across health, education and legal contexts.