Family support session focused on behaviour and emotional wellbeing

We are Perceptive

We provide clear, compassionate, and evidence-based psychological support to children, families, and professionals.

Educational psychology consultation for schools and local authorities UK

The Educational Psychologist behind Perceptive

Dr Jemma Anderson is a Specialist Educational Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience across teaching and educational psychology. 

Jemma leads Perceptive, supporting children and young people aged 0-25, their families, and the professionals who support them. 

Her work is grounded in psychological formulation. She develops a deep understanding of the emotional, developmental, and learning needs behind children’s behaviour, and translates this into clear, practical, and meaningful next steps.

CPD workshops helping teachers understand child development and cognition.

The Perceptive approach

Support for organisations delivering child-centred mental health and wellbeing services.

We believe that understanding the underlying needs behind behaviour is the key to meaningful support. 

Our approach is centred on developing psychological formulations that move beyond surface-level behaviour to explore what may be maintaining or contributing to a child or young person’s difficulties.

This understanding is then translated into practical guidance that supports decision-making, planning, and intervention across home, school, and wider systems.

Child receiving support for social and emotional mental health needs

Qualifications and Professional Standards

Our work is grounded in robust professional expertise and accountability.

We are led by a doctoral-level qualified Educational Psychologist who has specialised in advanced therapeutic interventions,
including EMDR and VIG. 

We are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), ensuring our practice is regulated, safe and evidence based. 

We are Chartered by the British Psychological Society (BPS), reflecting high standards of professional practice and ongoing development.

These foundations underpin the evidence-based and specialist support offered through Perceptive.

How we work together

Perceptive offers specialist educational psychology consultation, assessment, and formulation-led support.

All work begins with a brief online initial consultation, providing a focused space to consider concerns and identify the most appropriate next step.

Following this, support may include ongoing consultation, direct assessment, consultation with professionals, formulation-led recommendations, and guidance regarding support planning and intervention.

If you would like to explore support, you can start with a 20-minute online initial consultation.

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Holistic psychological assessment for cognitive, emotional, and social needs.
  • What our clients say about us

    Working with Jemma has been a game-changer for our family. She helped us figure out what was going on for our child and worked with us to create strategies to help. Her understanding and patience made us feel at ease and we feel confident moving forward in a way that will support our child. - Parent

  • What our clients say about us

    Jemma's input and support has been invaluable for our school. She always listens and collaborates with our team and offers evidence-based approaches in an accessible way, that help us to feel supported and with more tools to manage challenging situations. - Deputy Headteacher

  • What our clients say about us

    Jemma helped us make sense of what was going on for our child at a time when we felt stuck. She took the time to listen and understand our family. She explained things clearly and gave us practical ideas that we could use at home. We felt much more confident and less alone after working with her. - Parent

  • What our clients say about us

    Jemma was calm, kind, and easy to talk to. She helped us see things differently and understand our child in a much deeper way. The strategies she suggested were simple but helpful, and we’ve been able to put them into practice straight away. We felt very supported. - Parent

  • What our clients say about us

    Jemma’s work with our school has been consistently thoughtful and highly practical. She can quickly get to the heart of complex situations and supports staff to think differently about children’s behaviour. Her input has had a noticeable impact on both staff confidence and pupil outcomes. - SENCo

  • What our clients say about us

    Jemma’s supervision sessions are consistently thoughtful and well held. She creates a space where it feels safe to reflect openly, but she also gently challenges thinking in a way that helps me develop my practice. I always leave with clearer ideas and a stronger sense of direction. - Educational Psychologist

  • What our clients say about us

    I really value Jemma’s supervision style. She listens carefully, helps make sense of complex cases, and brings a calm, steady approach that supports deeper reflection. The sessions always feel supportive and practical, and I come away feeling more confident in my work. - Educational Psychologist

  • What our clients say about us

    Jemma created a supportive space for our team to reflect together. She helped us slow things down and think more deeply about the families we work with, judgement-free. We came away with new perspectives and practical ideas we could use straight away in our work with children and families. - Senior Social Worker

  • What our clients say about us

    The reflective session led by Jemma was helpful for our team. She helped us make sense of complex situations and encouraged open discussion in a way that felt safe. It is a valuable experience, and I always look forward to the next session. - Social Work Assistant

  • What our clients say about us

    Jemma’s training was engaging, clear, and very relevant to school life. She explained trauma-informed approaches in a way that was easy to understand and directly linked to what we see in our classrooms. Staff left feeling more confident and better equipped to support children. - Principal Teacher

  • What our clients say about us

    This was one of the most useful INSET sessions we’ve had. Jemma has a calm and knowledgeable delivery style and made complex ideas feel very accessible. The strategies shared were practical and realistic, and staff are already starting to use them across the school. - Headteacher

Trauma-informed approaches to behaviour and emotional support in schools.