Jemila has a range of experience working with children, whānau and educators, having worked as an Educational and Child Psychologist in the UK and Aotearoa, New Zealand. Prior to completing her Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology, Jemila worked as a qualified primary school teacher, and as a teacher aide, in the UK.

Jemila can assess children and young people using a range of cognitive, dynamic, and educational assessment tools. She is interested in taking a person-centred approach to formulation and intervention. She believes each client is unique and aims to develop in-depth understanding of their individual needs. Jemila’s cognitive and academic assessment service provides comprehensive evaluation and assessment of abilities, including cognitive and academic skills, to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses. Intervention strategies are then recommended to help promote student success.

• This service is available to children and young people aged 7 years or older (including young adults).

• This may be appropriate if the student has been struggling with aspects of learning. Usually children/young people have already accessed a programme of intervention, yet concerns continue regarding their academic progress.

• The assessment can help identify a specific learning disability (dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia) or indicate an intellectual disability. It may help identify if the student would qualify for special assessment conditions. It can also identify intellectual giftedness.

• Jemila can work with university students to help identify barriers to learning and recommend accommodations and support.

Qualifications

Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology (DEdCPsy)

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Key Stage 2/3 Science) Distinction (PGCE)

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology 2:1 (BSc Hons)

Professional Memberships

Registered Educational Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologists Board

Registered with the Health Care Professionals Council UK

Pricing

An assessment will involve referral and feedback meetings with parents/caregiver/young adult, individual assessment with the child/young person/young adult, and production of a comprehensive assessment report. The fee is $1595.