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HIVE Educational Psychologist Associates

Dr Beth Cartwright

HCPC registered: PYL26465, Enhanced DBS

Qualifications.

Professional Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology (D.Ed.Ch. Psy)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education – Primary Years (PGCE);
BA Psychology (Hons);

Specialisms include.

ELSA supervisor, trauma informed practices

Experience. 

I began my career as a primary school teacher in East Sussex and then worked in London and Kent as a Trainee EP during my doctorate.  Upon completion, I worked as an EP in Swindon Borough Council before taking up a Senior EP role, managing the behaviour team in West Berkshire in 2017-2024.

Kate Pike

HCPC Registered: PYL20573, Enhanced DBS

Qualifications.

PGCert in Supervision for Children and Young People’s Services
MA Educational Psychology,
2 year Post Graduate Certificate of Education Science Conversion,
BA (Hons) Social Psychology

Specialisms include.

Mental Health, Video Interaction Guidance Guider and Supervisor, ELSA supervisor

Experience.

Primary school teaching followed by a year as an Assistant Educational Psychologist and further training as an EP before working within West Berkshire as an EP and then Senior EP and Manager of a Mental Health Support Team

Fiona Richards

HPCP registered: PYL19749, Enhanced DBS

Qualifications.

MSc Educational Psychology
BSc Psychology
Post Graduate Certificate in Education – Primary education (PGCE)
MA (Oxon) Theology
BA (Hons) Theology

Specialisms include.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trainer; Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) Guider and trainee supervisor; ELSA supervisor

Experience. 

I started out as a primary school teacher in Kent and Medway before continuing my training to become an Educational Psychologist.  To date I have spent my career working in Local Authorities most recently in West Berkshire.

Cate Wilkes

HCPC registered: PYL01373, Enhanced DBS

Qualifications.

MSc (distinction) Child and Educational Psychology
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)
BSc (Hons) Psychology

Specialisms include.

Registered ELSA trainer and supervisor, ASC (ADOS training).

Experience.

I started working in education as a primary teacher in London, then a deputy head teacher in a school in Windsor and Maidenhead. I developed an interest in Special Educational Needs and spent a year working in a ‘Special School’ for children with very complex needs before training to become an Educational Psychologist. I worked mainly in Local Authorities and for the last few years as a Senior Educational Psychologist in West Berkshire. I also worked with Oxford University providing support and advice for ASC students and staff.

Dr Amy Bushell

HCPC registered: PYL37950, Enhanced DBS

Qualifications.

Doctorate in Educational Psychology
Post Graduate Conversion Diploma – Psychology
BA (Hons) English

Specialisms include.

ELSA Supervision, Emotionally Based School Avoidance, Sleep.

Experience.

I have previously worked in a number of roles in education and within special educational needs. I later trained as an Educational Psychologist with the University of Bristol and worked in this role in West Berkshire 2019-2024. I continue to practise within local authorities.