Educational and Child Psychology Services in Scotland
Dr Kirstie Rees
Senior Educational & Child Psychologist
M.A., PGCert, MSc, MSc, PGCert, PGCE, CPsychol
Specialities
Attachment and Trauma
Learning Difficulties (Moderate and Profound)
Cerebral Palsy
Mental Health
Neurodevelopmental Needs
Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Mentalization
Mindfulness
Positive Behaviour Support
Solution Focused Therapy
Location
Scotland and North England
Remote (on-line)
A Bit About Me
Dr Kirstie Rees is a Chartered Educational and Child Psychologist with a wealth of expertise in supporting children and young people with brain injuries, neurodevelopmental, special educational, and mental health needs. As an associate with NeuroKids, she is dedicated to helping children overcome challenges related to learning difficulties, disabilities, and mental health, fostering their growth and resilience within family, school, and community settings.
With extensive experience in consultation, assessment, and intervention, Dr Rees is dedicated to strengthening parental attachment and enhancing parents’ understanding of their children’s needs, and offers individual therapeutic support to manage cognitive, behavioural and mental health needs. She works closely with families and schools to identify the most effective processes for each child, drawing on her expertise in evidence-based approaches—such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR Therapy, Positive Behavioural Support, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care—to deliver tailored interventions that empower parents, carers, and educators to foster development and well-being.
Dr Rees holds specialist expertise in supporting children and young people with Severe and Profound Learning Disabilities (SLD/PMLD), cerebral palsy and autism, focusing on developing functional skills, understanding complex behaviours, and offering practical strategies at home and in the classroom. She has developed innovative training programs and intervention frameworks that have been implemented at local and national levels. Her research, publications, and keynote speeches at national and international conferences reflect her commitment to creating inclusive, supportive environments for children and their families, and she is the author of "The Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People with Learning Difficulties: A Guide for Educators."
Dr Rees holds a Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Severe and Profound Learning Disabilities. She is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and actively contributes to advancing the field as Chair of the Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) Scottish Branch and Depute Chair of the Qualification of Educational Psychology (Scotland) Board.
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.