Meet Dr Helen Jones

BSc (Hons), DEdPsych, CPsychol, MISCP

Dr Helen Jones is an experienced Child and Educational Psychologist and the director of Helen Jones Psychology. Helen is passionate about helping children and young people to live a good life, with the right skills and an environment that sets them up for success.

Helen works closely with young people and the adults around them, bringing people together to come up with practical, creative ideas that fit each child's needs and situation.

Helen has special interests in sleep, coaching and personal construct psychology.

Experience

Dr Helen Jones has been working with children and young people for 20 years and completed her doctoral training in 2018. Her thesis investigated small movements/fidgeting and attention.

Helen has worked in a Local Authority setting for 10 years during and after training. She is experienced in providing the full range of Educational Psychology services including consultation, assessment, training, whole-school projects, individual and group interventions, and bespoke projects.

Prior to training as an Educational Psychologist, Helen worked in a number of school-based roles in mainstream and specialist settings. Helen ran her own business providing Psychology tuition for A level, degree and Masters conversion course students. Helen also volunteered as a community mediator and a mentor.

Professional memberships

Dr Helen Jones is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and subscribes to the DBS update service.

Chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Member of the Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP)

Member of the International Society of Coaching Psychology (ISCP)

Training and qualifications

Dr Helen Jones has a degree in Psychology (2012, Surrey University) and a Doctorate in Educational Psychology (2018, Southampton University).

Dr Helen Jones undertakes regular training as part of her continuing professional development, including:

  • Integrative Constructivist Coaching Diploma (2025)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Beginners (Russ Harris 6-week course) (2025)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (2024)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (2024)

  • Advanced Dynamic Assessment Practitioner (2022-25)

  • Personal Construct Psychology Foundation Course (2024)

  • Supervision (BPS accredited course; 2021-22)

  • Advanced Paediatric Sleep Practitioner (2020)

  • Person centred planning (2019)

  • Many other training courses, practice-sharing sessions and books

Dr Helen Jones obtains regular supervision in line with professional requirements, and additional specialist supervision for sleep, coaching, and therapeutic work.