ABOUT MISS SARAH

Postgraduate study in psychology, combined with earlier training in careers psychology, underpins my approach to teaching, guidance and mentoring. Drawing on cognitive, developmental, biological and social psychology, together with an understanding of individual differences and psychological research, I apply evidence-informed approaches that support learning, motivation, communication and self-efficacy.

This translates into practical support for learners, including the use of psychometric assessment to help upper primary and secondary students better understand their strengths, preferences and learning styles. These insights inform learning strategies, admissions preparation and interview coaching, enabling students to communicate authentically and confidently rather than relying on rehearsed responses.

For students preparing to join new schools overseas, I also provide self-efficacy coaching and transition mentoring, combining psychological insight with practical guidance to build confidence before departure and, where appropriate, in-person support across South East England and Wales.

Professionally qualified to Level 6 in Careers Guidance and Development and registered as a Registered Career Development Professional (RCDP), I support young people to understand themselves, explore opportunities and make informed decisions about their education and future.

My practice spans careers education, university guidance and admissions across the UK and internationally. I have worked with leading education consultancies and tuition centres in Hong Kong, advising students on applications to UK universities, including Oxbridge, alongside competitive independent school admissions. As a University Guidance Counsellor in Bangkok, I supported students applying to universities around the world, with successful applications to Oxbridge, the G5 universities, scholarship programmes in Hong Kong and Japan, and leading universities in Thailand.

Alongside individual guidance, I have designed and delivered innovative careers programmes, including one of the UK's first neurodiverse summer schools, combining psychology, careers education and personal development to help young people make confident, informed decisions about their future.

With almost 25 years’ experience in education, my teaching spans early years through to university preparation, supporting learners from toddler age to K–12 across the UK and South East Asia. I have taught in tuition centres in Hong Kong, delivered one-to-one mentoring and tuition internationally, and worked on a freelance basis with education platforms including Atom.

My experience includes preparing students for entry to G6 schools, leading UK independent schools and international schools, alongside English language development, admissions preparation and academic confidence-building.

This is underpinned by Premier TEFL certification, specialist Exam Preparation training, a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management, and ongoing CPD in safeguarding, child protection, Prevent, GDPR and educational best practice.