About Co-operative Psychology...

Dr Jo Barham EP

I have been qualified for 14 years having first worked as a SENCo and Dept. Headteacher.

I have been working as an independent EP in west Oxfordshire since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Previously, for ten years, I was working for Hampshire Educational Psychology Service. I was the lead E.P. on an SEN Mathematics intervention

Dr Jo Barham EP

I have been qualified for 14 years having first worked as a SENCo and Dept. Headteacher.

I have been working as an independent EP in west Oxfordshire since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Previously, for ten years, I was working for Hampshire Educational Psychology Service. I was the lead E.P. on an SEN Mathematics intervention across Hampshire. Therapeutic Story Writing was, and still is, a key area of interest. I have worked throughout nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools, special schools and colleges.

I have led training events and supervised professionals in a number of roles and contexts.

I bring a thorough knowledge of psychological theory with a sound understanding of child development.

In working in partnership with the student, empowering and equipping them with the psychological skills and practical strategies. I aim to promote

resilience and

self-confidence thereby enabling the student to flourish, succeed and achieve.

Working with those around the student is key to helping them see the student's situation through the lens of a psychological perspective, promoting empathy and encouragement.

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HCPC registered.

Member of the Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP).

Enhanced CRB checked.

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ELSA Training is located in Burford, West Oxfordshire.

Oct 2025 - Feb 2026.

Please scroll down for further details.

Additionally, in West Oxfordshire:

*SENCo Support group meetings.

*ELSA supervision.

* structured solution focused meetings with those around the student

* training professionals in

therapeutic interventions

* cognitive assessmen

ELSA Training is located in Burford, West Oxfordshire.

Oct 2025 - Feb 2026.

Please scroll down for further details.

Additionally, in West Oxfordshire:

*SENCo Support group meetings.

*ELSA supervision.

* structured solution focused meetings with those around the student

* training professionals in

therapeutic interventions

* cognitive assessments

with students

* dynamic psychological assessments with students

* parent/carer workshops and curriculum parents evenings

* supervision for professionals in education, social care or business

* coaching to support professional development

These can be co-facilitated with

Dr Helen Jones EP.

Please contact me for further details of any of the above...

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REFERRAL ROUTE

Currently, we are unable to take direct parental referrals - please talk to your school about my service.

Jo works in West Oxfordshire and can only accept work from schools in this location...

Please note, we work weekdays during State School term time only.

We are often in schools and so there may be delay in responding to emails.

We do not undertake tribunal work.

Thank you.

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Dr Helen Jones EP

I have been an EP for 25 years within a local authority. Previously, I was a primary school teacher for three years.

My interests lie in adoption, selective mutism, preschool, post 16 and critical incidences

(which involves loss and bereavement)

as well as attachment and trauma.

Most recently, I have been on a secondment s

Dr Helen Jones EP

I have been an EP for 25 years within a local authority. Previously, I was a primary school teacher for three years.

My interests lie in adoption, selective mutism, preschool, post 16 and critical incidences

(which involves loss and bereavement)

as well as attachment and trauma.

Most recently, I have been on a secondment supporting a regional adoption agency within a local authority.

I use principles from solution focussed approaches

to inform my practice

as they are strength based and enabling.

Supervision is an area of my work that I enjoy and value, providing a safe psychological space, sharing different supervision models and acting as a trusted facilitator in helping to empower others to recognise and utilise their strengths and inner resources to a formulate a plan of action where necessary.

I have delivered individual and group supervision to many professionals within education and in social care.

I have considerable experience as a supervisor for Trainee EPs.

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HCPC registered.

British Psychological Society Chartered EP.

Member of the Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP).

Enhanced CRB checked.

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Training Autumn 2025

Training is located in

Burford, West Oxfordshire.

Course runs from

October 2025 - February 2026

Please message Jo for more information and costs.

jo@cooperative-psychology.co.uk

Please note places are limited.

Supervision is available following the full training.

Dr. Felicity Record

At present I am on the

National Steering Group of ELSA

and recently organised their conference on

“Being ‘Trauma Aware’

when supporting ELSAs

working with children”.

... Co-Facilitator

Now retired and living in Oxford,

I am working with Jo in training ELSAs in West Oxfordshire schools as well as supporting other projects.

I am an experienced Educational Psychologist who has worked in Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and more recently in London as an Assistant Principal Psychologists, Senior and Main grade EP.

In London, as well as being an EP, I worked as a School Advisor around behaviour support, emotional literacy, and healthy schools supporting headteachers in developing support systems in their work.

HCPC Registered.

Member of the Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP).

SENCo - Witney, Oxfordshire

"We are very pleased with the selection of suggestions and strategies proposed. A good use of her time and our money!"

Eynsham Partnership SENCo feedback

"I found the visit was well structured and appreciated the opportunity to meet with Jo and the parents and class teacher really helpful... "

SENCo from the Eynsham Partnership of Schools

"The suggested strategies are really helpful and I also like the one-page profile in the report which will be great for his current teachers and his now school. The report is thorough and gives us plenty to work on without it being overwhelming..."

"We asked for help and guidance when our daughter was struggling at school and went through an Occupational Therapy reporting process. Time was taken to go through every detail of the report, explaining it to us and coming up with ways in which we, at home, could support her learning journey. The tips that were shared with us have had such an impact on my child - she is more confident and I have a greater understanding of how to support her ~ Thank you..."

Parent - Berkshire

"Excellent in liaising with parents and supporting them whilst ensuring school is able to implement practical recommendations. All the staff feel supported, not just the senior leaders, we have a very positive professional working relationship. We would like to say 'thank you' for all the hard work, support and guidance... "

Head Teacher /SENCo - Hampshire

"I found the psychologist's presentation very interesting" "I enjoyed the presentation, it helped me understand the psychology and hence motivational aspects of learning..." "This gave another layer to what we offer parents in terms of support and I know they are keen to repeat such opportunities...".

Parent & Teacher comments...

And what others like and admire:

"Don't underestimate your flair"
"Knowledgeable and experienced"
"Calm and sensitive in her approach"
"I always learn a great deal when we spend time together"
"Provides valuable support"
"Kind and thoughtful"
"Well organised"
"I really enjoy working together, and value her opinion and thinking"

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