SEN coaching that understands the whole child
Ruby offers coaching for children with SEN by drawing on a nurturing, psychology-informed approach to support young people develop the tools to thrive socially and emotionally.
Understood, not just accommodated.
- BSc Psychology (Hons)
- Qualified Teacher Status
- London Teacher of the Year Award 2021
- Psychological Researcher
- Former Assistant Psychologist
- 10+ years experience across Psychology and Education
- In person across North London and online worldwide
Ruby’s psychology-informed approach to SEN coaching is grounded in her understanding of education, the classroom environment and the different demands children and young people face, as well as her understanding of psychology, through her work as a psychological researcher and assistant psychologist. Families often come to Ruby for support in navigating friendships and social situations, managing transitions, rebuilding confidence or coping with feeling misunderstood. Ruby focuses on developing a trusting relationship which is centred around the young person's strengths. Together, they work through strategies and tools, while setting meaningful goals allowing them to build confidence and reach their potential.
Who it's for
- Children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia or other learning differences
- Children who hold it together at school and struggle once they're home
- Children finding friendships or social situations hard
- Children whose confidence has been knocked by feeling different
- Children with or without a diagnosis or EHCP, including those who have a SEND diagnosis but don't want it to define them
What coaching covers
- Confidence and self-understanding
- Friendships and social confidence
- Emotional regulation and big feelings
- Transitions and change
- Organisation and independence
Frequently asked questions
Does my child need a diagnosis or EHCP to start?
No. Coaching can help whether or not your child has a diagnosis or an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Is this the same as SEN Tuition?
No. SEN Coaching focuses on confidence, friendships, emotional regulation and the wider challenges that can come alongside a learning difference. SEN Tuition focuses on academic teaching. Many families use both together.
Will coaching ask my child to mask who they are?
No. Coaching supports authentic communication and self-understanding, using strategies chosen with the child that help them feel more capable and understood, not strategies that ask them to hide who they are.
What ages is SEN coaching for?
Ages 7 to 18.
Is this therapy?
No. Coaching is educational and forward looking. It does not diagnose or treat any condition, and it is not a substitute for clinical support. If Ruby believes a child would benefit from clinical support, she will always say so.
Looking for academic support alongside coaching? There's more on SEN Tuition.
Many of the coaching programmes are built with neurodivergent children in mind. You can explore them all on the coaching page.
Talk it through with Ruby.
A free 15-minute discovery call, no pressure and no obligation.
Education-led tuition and coaching, not therapy or clinical treatment. If Ruby believes a child would benefit from clinical support, she will always say so.