My approach always begins with a genuine curiosity about the young person in front of me. Their strengths, their passions, their frustrations, the moments when they feel most themselves and the moments when they don't. I seek to understand where there is a mismatch between who they are and what is being asked of them, between their needs and what their environment currently provides.
Whatever the situation, my work involves developing a deep, holistic understanding of each young person's unique strengths, needs, and challenges within the context of their home and school environments, and finding the clearest path forward for them and their family.
What sets how I work apart is that it doesn't belong to a single discipline. I specialise in education and neurodiversity but I don't teach a subject, carry out school searches, or clinical assessments (although I have excellent colleagues who do). Rather, I work at the intersection of education, neurodiversity, psychology, mental health and family systems, focusing on the whole child, their emotional, learning and physical needs, and how they operate within their home and school environments.
In addition to working with young people, families and schools, where relevant, I also advise nannies and tutors, and household staff, so that they too have an aligned approach to enabling the young person to thrive. A particular aspect of my practice also involves curating and coordinating an expert team around the young person, their family and school, and ensuring that guidance is carefully joined-up and translated in practice.
My work is discreet and bespoke, and the number of families I work with is intentionally small in order to provide the very highest levels of care and attention. Most families are referred through trusted connections, although parents may also make confidential enquiries directly.
'I collaborate with Dr Pinkus on many cases. She has an extraordinary ability to connect with the young people and families with whom she works. Her holistic assessment enables her to develop robust and highly personalised plans. Dr Pinkus is always approachable, warm, and highly committed to the work that she does.'
Dr Michelle Benson, Counselling Psychologist
