Psychology That Serves Your Whole School
Specialist psychological assessment, intervention and consultation for schools across Staffordshire and beyond.
What we offer
Schools are at the frontline of children's mental health — and the complexity of the needs they are asked to meet has never been greater. At Abacus Psychology Service, we work in genuine partnership with schools to provide specialist psychological expertise across mainstream, special and alternative education settings. From direct pupil assessment and therapeutic intervention to strategic consultation, supervision and whole-school approaches, our flexible, responsive service is built around your school's unique context, priorities and budget.
Why Schools Need Specialist Psychological Support
The demand on schools to support children's mental health, emotional wellbeing and complex developmental needs continues to grow — while access to specialist support through statutory services has become increasingly difficult. Schools that invest in specialist psychological input see improvements in attendance, behaviour, inclusion and outcomes — and reductions in exclusions, placement breakdowns and SEND tribunal challenges. Our service is designed to add genuine value at every level of a school's SEND and mental health provision.
What Our Schools Psychology Service Includes
Pupil Psychological Assessment
Direct psychological assessment of individual pupils presenting with mental health, behavioural, developmental or learning difficulties — providing detailed reports and actionable recommendations.
Therapeutic Intervention
Individual and group therapeutic intervention for pupils within the school setting — including CBT, trauma-informed approaches, social skills programmes and emotional literacy work.
Consultation to Staff
Focused psychological consultation with teachers, SENCOs and support staff to improve understanding of complex pupil needs and develop more effective, consistent responses.
Whole-School Approaches
Strategic consultation to senior leadership on whole-school mental health and wellbeing frameworks — including policy development, needs analysis and resource planning.
SEND & EHCP Support
Expert psychological input to support SEND identification, EHCP applications, annual reviews and appeals — helping schools evidence need clearly and work effectively with local authorities.
Training & CPD
Bespoke CPD training for school staff on topics including mental health awareness, trauma-informed practice, autism, behaviour, attachment and therapeutic approaches.
