From Colleagues
'Dr Pinkus is one of the country's foremost experts in SEND, and the best SEND teacher that I have encountered in my career. I was delighted to recruit her to join Harrow School when I was Director of Studies there. Her knowledge base is remarkable, and she is adept at supporting students with a wide range of needs, and at advising schools on how to do this. She is an excellent communicator and has a kind, sensitive disposition, which helps her to win the trust of young people and their families. Dr Pinkus is so good that she now works exclusively as an independent practitioner, which is a shame from my point of view, because I would recruit her to join the teaching staff at Sevenoaks in a heartbeat.'
Jesse Elzinga
Headmaster, Sevenoaks School
'Susi’s knowledge and skill in inclusive education is second to none. I would recommend her without hesitation. Not only does Susi work hard to understand every aspect of a child’s needs, but she has a thorough understanding of the education system.
She marries this knowledge together and as a result helps struggling children to succeed in reaching their potential.
What sets Susi apart from the rest is the passion she has for her work, the degree to which she genuinely cares about the families she works with, and the lengths she goes to to ensure that they are supported'.
Dr Jenny Sloneem
Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
'Dr Susi is a warm, insightful, and very understanding specialist who possesses a wealth of knowledge in the field of education and neurodiversity. She excels in advising parents on how to navigate the challenges which may arise when they have a child who is struggling at school, and she has a deep understanding of the stresses and strains that come with family life. Dr Susi is my first point of referral for any young person who has known neurodivergence or where there is a lack of clarity about why they are struggling at school. I wholeheartedly and highly recommend her.'
Dr Sarah Al-Temimi
General Practitioner & Nutritionist
'Susi is one of those rare people who combine a vast wealth of knowledge with an equal depth of compassion and empathy. She sees each child as an individual with a unique set of abilities and needs, and is relentless in ensuring those needs are met and abilities celebrated. Her multifold links to schools and specialists make her well-placed to bring the right people together to properly support each child, keeping the child first and foremost in all she does.'
Heather Rhodes
Founder of Highgrove Education
'I have been working alongside Susi for the last few years. She is not only a warm-hearted individual who deeply cares for the children she helps, but also a consummate professional in her manner and approach. Her knowledge both in mental health and how this fits into the education system has made her an invaluable colleague. I would thoroughly recommend her and so would the many parents I have suggested she sees.'
Dr Kumaran Thevan
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
'I have had the privilege of collaborating with Dr Susi Pinkus and have consistently been impressed by her expertise, intentionality, and kindness. She is not only an outstanding professional in her field but also someone who brings genuine care and insight to every interaction. She has an extraordinary ability to meet each student where they are, taking the time to understand their individual strengths, challenges, and motivations. It is a pleasure to recommend Dr Pinkus without reservation.'
Kate Bock
Founder of Archer Franklin
'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. As a result of her holistic assessment she is able to develop a thorough understanding of her clients' difficulties, which enables her to develop robust and highly personalised plans. Dr Pinkus is extremely thoughtful in her approach and always approachable, warm, and highly committed to the work that she does.'
Dr Michelle Benson
Counselling Psychologist
'Susi is a passionate and dedicated specialist educator whose primary aim is to enable young people to be understood and to succeed in their learning environment. Susi is extremely patient, knowledgeable, and inspiring and adds value to all that she does.'
Caroline Cohen
Chartered Educational Psychologist
'Susi's expertise and professionalism is exemplary. She is exceptionally approachable and working with her has been a delight. She is passionate about helping children achieve and is kind and supportive to not only her students but all of the team that she works with. I would recommend Susi without hesitation.'
Wendy Petersen
Specialist Tutor
'It is rare to come across professionals who care as deeply for the people they work with as Susi does. She really is a force of nature, constantly thinking about the people she works with and taking the time to unpick and discover someone's potential. One of the truly great qualities about Susi is that she is always advocating for the young person. I consider her not only a colleague but also a mentor and friend.'
Olivia Knight
Specialist Paediatric Occupational Therapist
'I was introduced to Susi in 2020 and have enjoyed working with her on a number of cases. Her passion and commitment to her work is reflected in the excellent quality of service she provides. I greatly value her holistic and forward-thinking approach. Susi's drive, dedication, and professionalism continue to inspire me in my own practice.'
Christina Hawkins
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
'Susi's deep knowledge and skill-set within her field is coupled with a sincere passion for all of the children and young adults that she works with. She is greatly valued and trusted by all the families that she has worked with through us and we can recommend her services unreservedly.'
Luke Sullivan
Modelex Education, Monaco
'I have introduced Susanna to a number of families who have wanted to better understand their daughters and sons, and she always provides wise, caring, timely and detailed insights each time.
Before approaching Susanna, the parents had come to a dead end in terms of what support their child needed in order to thrive in school and personally. She has always provided a positive and professional pathway forward and we are all eternally grateful for her consultations'.
Marks Brooks
Mark Brooks Education, London
From PARENTS
'Our daughter had been bounced from service to service with few threads of continuity, little care and no joined up thinking. Meeting Susi was like being saved by a mountain rescue team after being out on the cold, steep, dark slopes of a cruel mountain. She gave structure, care and expertise in developing a pathway to safety. Bringing in experts who talked to each other and formulated a detailed credible diagnosis and strong recommendations on what support our daughter needed. These recommendations gave us confidence on the steps to take and power when talking to other stakeholders, such as the local authority and schools. The journey continues but with a clear understanding of the route to take and the support required. Priceless…'.
Parent
'From our first phone conversation, I knew Susi was in a different league to every other professional I'd met before. Not only is she the only person to instinctively understand my child correctly, she has supported us as a family every step since — through his formal assessment, his transition into a bespoke education programme, developing a transformative behaviour programme, and overseeing an interdisciplinary team to run his curriculum. It is not an exaggeration to say she has changed our child's life.'
parent
'Dr Susi Pinkus was instrumental in transforming our son's academic and behavioural journey. Her guidance helped us navigate an ADHD diagnosis and supported him in managing impulse control while building a positive, engaged approach to learning. Once among the lowest performers in his year and frequently in trouble, he is now confident, motivated, and thriving. Most importantly, he now believes in himself — and so does everyone around him. We cannot recommend Dr Pinkus highly enough; her impact has been truly transformative.'
parent
'When we started working with Susi, we were on the cusp of pulling our young teenager out of mainstream school. From the very first day, Susi's exceptional ability to connect with and understand them, coupled with her professionalism and cheerful drive, helped turn things around. She saw the strengths and positives in our child, and made our child see those strengths too. Now, a few months later, we're in a very different place. Susi's expertise and deep care have turned things around not just for our child, but for us as a family.'
parent
'Susi has got to know my 16 year old daughter very well in a short period of time, focusing on celebrating her strengths as well as understanding the areas in which she struggles and why. Most importantly, my daughter is starting to feel heard and understood. After reading the report from our holistic review, she commented "literally everything I would have wanted to say, put down on paper" — which brought tears to my eyes.'
PARENT
'We found Susi at a critical time for our son — weeks before his A-Levels. Her practical, no-nonsense approach was both reassuring for us as parents and a huge relief for our son. He relaxed immediately with her. Within weeks we were able to get him the exam adjustments he needed through her work with his school. Alongside this, our son gained confidence and motivation to revise previously never seen. The sense of relief we, but more importantly our son had, is immeasurable.'
Parent
'I cannot recommend Susi highly enough. From her initial intuitive understanding of our child's needs, through to her recommendations and her contact with the school, she has been compassionate, approachable, empathetic, and extremely efficient. We could not have managed without her expert guidance.'
Parent
'We found Susi at a critical time for our son - weeks before his A-Levels. Her practical, no-nonsense approach to dealing with our situation was both reassuring for us as parents and a huge relief for our son. He relaxed immediately with her. Susi’s empathy and kindness allowed him to open up in ways we had never known. Within weeks we were able to get him the exam adjustments he needed through her work with his school. Alongside this, our son has a confidence and motivation to revise previously never seen. She knows the right practitioners and has access to a wealth of understanding about schools and what is needed for your child in the school environment. Through working with Susi, the sense of relief we, but more importantly our son had, is immeasurable. She worked wonders and we cannot thank her enough'.
Parent
'I can recommend Dr Pinkus without a moment's hesitation. We first saw her when my daughter had to leave mainstream education for medical reasons and was needing support and guidance to find her way back. Susi was an enormous help for my daughter and myself, and has kindly continued to be interested in my daughter's life despite her no longer being under her care. A wise person to have at your side.'
PARENT
'It's hard to summarise the positive impact that Susi has had on our family. Her insight and empathy, combined with a depth of knowledge and true desire to help, were apparent from our first meetings. By partnering with the healthcare professionals on our daughter's team, her school, and ourselves, Susi ensured that the right diagnosis and supporting accommodations were in place quickly and sensitively. We wholeheartedly recommend Susi and everything that she can provide.'
PARENT
'Susi is calm, reassuring, and extremely focused. She has seen us through prep school and ensured a smooth handover to the senior school which our son will be attending. We are so grateful for the support and guidance she has provided.'
