Plum Tree Psychology

Independent Educational Psychologist

Dr Plum Hutton

Independent, Chartered Educational Psychologist based near Dursley in Gloucestershire.

Plum undertakes individual assessment of children and young people (aged 3-16 years), as well as offering training, skills development sessions and consultation. She regularly supports pupils with learning difficulties, social and emotional concerns and behavioural issues.

She mainly accepts referrals from schools and pre-school settings but does take some parental requests.

Plum is the author of the Adventures With Diversity series of books.

Training and Consultation

Training can be delivered to parents or teachers on a wide range of topics. Solution focused consultations are also available to problem-solve concerns.

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Why use an educational psychologist

Educational Psychologists have training in how people think, learn and behave. They use their knowledge to help children overcome problems, so that they may be more successful and happier at school. Educational psychologists support children and young people with a wide range of issues including:

  • Learning and cognitive issues e.g. specific difficulties with literacy (e.g. dyslexia), working memory problems, slow speed of processing etc.
  • Attention, concentration, hyperactivity and sensory difficulties
  • Social, communication and interaction difficulties including Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  • Emotional issues including anxiety, anger, low mood and self-esteem
  • Behavioural difficulties

"The support Plum gives our students, parents and staff is invaluable. I am always impressed by her ability to understand a student so well after just one session. Her suggestions and recommendations are practical, useful and have a positive impact. Plum’s training sessions for staff have also been excellent and she is well-respected by all. We are lucky to have her working closely with us; she is amazing!"
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator, Secondary School
"Plum has shown the utmost professionalism in her work with children at our school. The range of her knowledge is invaluable in her post assessment feedback sessions with staff and parents. Her reports are clear, straightforward to understand and produced swiftly. We would highly recommend Plum to anyone seeking an assessment."
Head of Learning Support, Independent Preparatory School
"I just want to thank you for all your time, care and commitment to ensuring young people get a great start in life. I am in awe of your accurate observations of *** and the noticeable relief from him that he has been heard and that there are things that can be done to improve his self-esteem. He very much likes you Plum and enjoyed your approach and sessions. Thank you again for your insight, experience and brilliance."
Parent of an 11 year old boy

About Me

I hold a doctorate and an MSc in Educational Psychology. I have worked as an Educational Psychologist since 2003 and have experience of working with parents, mainstream and specialist state schools, independent schools and pre-school settings.

I am registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). I am also a member of the British Psychological Society, the Division of Educational and Child Psychologists and the Association of Child Psychologists in Private Practice. Before training as a psychologist, I qualified as a teacher and worked as a class teacher and learning support teacher.

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