Individual Support
Individual Support
Educational Psychology Assessment, Therapeutic Intervention, Parent Consultation, Anxiety Support, Behaviour & Emotional Regulation.
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Psychology with purpose.Wellbeing that transforms.
Supporting children, adolescents and families through compassionate, evidence-based psychology that helps create lasting change.
About Me
I'm Victoria Howson
I'm Victoria Howson, an Educational and Child Psychologist with a passion for helping children, young people and the adults around them thrive. Throughout my career I have worked across educational psychology, disability services, primary care, infant and early childhood mental health, research and the charity sector. These experiences have shaped my belief that meaningful change happens when we understand behaviour within the context of relationships, development and lived experience.
My approach combines psychology, neuroscience and compassion to make complex ideas practical, meaningful and accessible. Whether I am supporting a child experiencing anxiety, helping parents better understand behaviour, consulting with schools or delivering professional training, my goal remains the same: to translate psychological science into support that creates lasting change. I believe behaviour is communication, relationships shape development, and every child deserves adults who feel confident, supported and empowered to help them flourish.
Qualifications & Professional Background
Professional qualifications and experience.
Education
- Doctorate in Educational Psychology — University College Dublin (completion expected 2026)
- MA in Applied Psychology — University College Cork
- BA in Applied Psychology — University College Cork
- Mindfulness — Irish Institute of Counselling & Psychotherapy (IICP)
Professional Experience
- Educational Psychology
- Primary Care Psychology
- Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health
- Disability Services
- Research
- Charity & Community Psychology
- School Consultation
- Professional Training & Public Speaking
How I Work
Integrating evidence-informed psychological approaches.
Rather than following a single model, Victoria integrates evidence-informed psychological approaches to meet the unique needs of every child, family, school and organisation.
Developmental Psychology
Educational Psychology
Attachment Theory
Polyvagal Theory
Interpersonal Neurobiology
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
Non-Violent Resistance (NVR)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Emotion Coaching
Trauma-Informed Practice
Neuroaffirming Practice
Areas of Support
Thoughtful support for families, schools and organisations.
Schools
School Support
Consultation, Assessment, Staff Training, Whole School Wellbeing, Bullying Prevention and Neurodiversity-Informed Practice.
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Organisations
Organisation Support
Keynote Speaking, Workshops, Leadership Wellbeing, Psychological Safety and Professional Development.
Discover how I can help →Individual Support
Supporting children, young people and families.
Supporting children, young people and parents through educational psychology assessment, therapeutic intervention and psychology-informed guidance that builds understanding, confidence and emotional wellbeing.
Support is tailored to the unique needs of each child and family, drawing on evidence-informed psychological approaches to understand behaviour, strengthen relationships and promote lasting positive change.
School Support
Helping schools create supportive learning environments.
Educational psychology consultation, assessment, staff training, wellbeing initiatives and whole-school approaches that promote inclusion, belonging and positive relationships.
Working collaboratively with teachers, school leaders and families, support is tailored to the unique needs of each school community, helping create environments where children and young people can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Organisation Support
Psychological support that strengthens people and workplaces.
Victoria partners with organisations to improve psychological wellbeing, resilience and healthy workplace cultures through consultation, supervision and professional development.
Every organisation is unique, so support is tailored to the needs of leaders, teams and the people they work alongside.
- Keynote Speaking
- Conference Presentations
- Bespoke Workshops
- Psychological Wellbeing
- Leadership & Team Wellbeing
- Resilience & Burnout Prevention
- Safeguarding
- Psychological Safety
Resources
Practical psychology resources, coming soon.
This space will include downloadable parent guides, school handouts, research summaries, infographics and short videos explaining psychological concepts in accessible language.
Resources will be designed to help families, schools and organisations better understand development, behaviour, emotional wellbeing and practical ways to support children and young people.