Qualifications and Experience
Sam is a highly skilled UK-trained specialist teacher with over two decades of experience supporting children and young people with diverse needs. Having worked as both a specialist educator and senior advisor, Sam now brings together her extensive expertise in education and art psychotherapy to offer creative and experiential approaches that promote the holistic well-being and development of young people.
Throughout her career, Sam has provided invaluable support to schools, families, and local authorities. She is qualified to assess and baseline the abilities of primary and high school-aged students in both the UK and Australia, using recognised standardised tools such as the BPVS, YARC, NARA, and Digit Span Memory. This expertise enables her to develop Individual Personalised Profiles, offering targeted strategies and recommendations to enhance engagement, learning, and emotional well-being for young people.
Sam has worked collaboratively with schools and local authorities, delivering consultation, training, and tailored support for children and young people with complex needs. Her expertise spans autism, attachment disorders, psychosocial challenges, and emotional regulation. She is particularly experienced in delivering bespoke training on attachment theory and guiding educators to create inclusive environments that are trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming.
Specialist Education.
Sam has in-depth experience supporting schools in devising group and individual risk assessments, policies, and group interventions. She is committed to building capacity in schools and supporting teachers and staff.
Today, Sam integrates her teaching background with clinical art psychotherapy, offering a holistic approach to supporting young people. By combining creative interventions and experiential learning, Sam helps children and young people build resilience, nurture emotional well-being, and unlock their potential to succeed personally and academically.
Sam’s passion for empowering children and young people makes her a trusted and effective resource for schools and families seeking innovative, evidence-based support. Her commitment to creating inclusive, strengths-based environments ensures that every child has the opportunity to thrive.
