Hannah Abrahams, Chartered Educational Psychologist
Hannah offers compassionate and thoughtful support to children, young people, parents and families. Throughout her career, Hannah has amassed wide-ranging experience working with schools, parents and children, supporting young people to reach their full potential cognitively, socially and emotionally.
Hannah works using a consultation-based, holistic and systemic approach, developing a thorough understanding of a child or young person’s needs through observation, standardised cognitive and dynamic assessment and collaborative planning. Her work involves close consultation with parents, carers and professionals. Educational Psychology assessments are offered for young people from the ages of 6-25 years of age. She works to support children and families to best understand their young persons needs and access the appropriate support.
Hannah offers therapy to parents and young adults, with a particular interest in parenting support. She has experience supporting parents who may have lived experience of trauma, grief or loss, as well as those navigating the emotional and practical challenges of supporting a neurodivergent child. She also supports perinatal and post-natal parents, recognising the importance of compassionate and attuned support during these key life stages.
Her therapeutic work is integrative, drawing on Systemic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy, Mentalisation-Based approaches and Solution Focused Therapy. Working with adults, families and children, Hannah’s approach also incorporates Attachment and Narrative Therapy, allowing her to tailor her work to the unique needs of each individual and family.
Hannah also offers Neurodevelopmental Assessments and is trained to use the gold‑standard Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI‑R) assessment tools and works alongside a multidisciplinary team.
In addition to her clinical work, Hannah has extensive experience in public speaking, developing and delivering programmes for professionals working with children who have complex social and communication needs, including autism. She delivers training on topics such as Emotional Literacy Development, Anger Management, and Supporting Children and Families Experiencing Grief and Loss as well as supporting Staff on navigating their needs and avoiding burnout. Hannah presents as a speaker in both corporate settings and within schools.
Hannah is known for her warm, engaging and validating therapeutic style, creating a safe and containing space where clients feel able to explore their thoughts and feelings openly. She works collaboratively and at a pace that feels right for each client, supporting individuals and families to build insight, resilience and confidence, and to work towards positive and long‑lasting outcomes.
Specialisms
Educational Psychology Assessments
Neurodevelopmental Assessments
Childhood & Adolescent Issues
Parenting Support
ADHD & Autism Support
Anxiety & Depression
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Attachment & Narrative Therapy
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Solution Focussed Brief Therapy